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The Story Cafe

4.1 (254 reviews)
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Lobster Bisque
Carmen P.

This tiny cafe is decorated nicely with antiques. Service is great and it has a nice homely atmosphere. Food is ok. Didn't quite blow us away. We shared the calamari to start followed by oxtail, pasta, sablefish, lamb chops and pork chops shared. Everything was as expected but the prices are on the fine dining end with most dishes $40+ each. Might come back for brunch but it was pricey for a casual dinner.

Beef Pappardelle
Doug W.

4 of us attended this cafe in Richmond. I strongly suggest reservations at least for the weekend. It was very busy and loud and small. Ambiance is really nice. Appears to be set for a younger crowd but the older crowd was well represented. The one downfall was tables were very close together. Drinks came quickly so no complaints there. First up was the charcuterie to share cheese board. The bread was warm and very tasteful. Only 3 types of cheese and the veggies were very short in amount. Not worth the high price. Next was the main course. 2 of us ordered beef parpparddelle. Very tastey. Came in a bowl and lots of it. A cafe highlight dish. The duck breast looked fantastic and cooked perfectly. The last one was the beef Wellington. The meat was tender and tasted really good. Dessert is rather boring, lava cake and crème brûlée and tiramisu which I'm not fond of. In all a very nice place but not quite worth 4 stars but 3 1/2

Fall Special: maple bread pudding 10/10
Carmen R.

Was my first time visiting a story cafe, our favorite of my parents, and I did not disappoint Upon walking in the casual experience really welcoming and quirky. We made a dinner reservation which I recommend do...some folks tried to do walk ins and the weight were given a 1.5-2 hour wait. Every item we ordered was stellar. Rock star items were the seasonal slow cooked ribs and bread pudding. Both soups we got (clam chowder and mushroom) were 10/10. The portions for everything were quite generous and we left very full and happy Timothy, our server, was awesome...attentive, kind and funny. I'm going to use his "I hope your meal is soup-er!" pun for sure. Will try to come back to try their brunch items, since they come highly recommended too.

Oat milk latte -- $1.25 up charge for oat milk  regular tasting latte, IMO
Beverly A.

I'd give this place a 3.5 rating for brunch. Haven't tried their dinner, which may change the rating if we decide to come back. Pros: free street parking (or paid lot across the st), variety of food selection, friendly staff, good playlist (at least on the day we went), and dog friendly. Cons: wait times can be long (we waited almost an hr on a Sunday), small venue (but patio was open), food tasted average for a brunch place. We ordered the burger, steak and eggs, chicken and waffles, clam chowder (best tasting dish by far!), and the truffle and mushroom omelette. Based on these, I'm not sure what the hype is about, but we may come back for dinner at a later time.

Egg in Purgatory
Mary C.

The Story Café has been a regular staple in our brunch planning. Been coming here for the past 4 years and always enjoyed the food and service. In the summer, we enjoy the patio, and it's also dog friendly. However, this summer, the patio was undergoing renovations so limited seating. There are always line-ups during brunch time. 30 mins is the longest I have waited but worth it. Interior is cozy with wood and industrial fixtures. My friends and I usually order our regulars like Egg in Purgatory (this is the only dish my friend orders), Fried Chicken and Waffles, "My Way" and their Bennies. All seasoned well and cooked to our liking. You get free coffee refills when you order their regular coffee. I have not been there for their Happy Hour or dinner so I must try one of these days. Parking on side streets around the Café. Note, when the Richmond Nigh Market is on in the summertime, parking can be crazy around the Café so planning accordingly. Walking distance from Canada Line at Bridgeport Station-from south west direction of the bus loop just follow pathway formed by the yellow concrete dividers

Inside view from our table
Shawn A.

Great happy hour selection pf small eateries and fantastic and highly attentive service. The prices were also reasonable for the quality of the food served. The ambiance is new and appealing. As a traveling couple we were both happy with our meal and drinks.

Bone-In Pork Chop
Kelly M.

This restaurant came recommended by a friend so I brought my family here for New Years Eve and what an incredible experience it was! The first thing I noticed and appreciated was the varied price points available on the menu-there were items starting around $20, up to $100+ if you have a higher budget. This makes this restaurant super accessible for dining with friends with different budgets! We ordered the pork chop, the duck breast, a pizza and a pasta as well as an appetizer and desserts for everyone as well! Every single item exceeded our expectations and blew our minds! The presentation was spectacular, the flavour profiles were genius... I will say, I've never spent this much on one dining excursion but I would do it again and again-not a single regret! Our server was kind and knowledgeable of the ingredients and the great customer service was the icing on the cake! If we lived in Vancouver, I would absolutely visit on a monthly basis!!

Bar area
Seraphina T.

Great food and environment but quite pricey (though what brunch place isn't? ) ! Came at 11am and was able to order things from the brunch (8am-2:45pm) and lunch (11am-12:45pm) menus. The patio seating was open when we went, which doubled the size of the restaurant and meant no wait for seating! When I visited previously, I had to wait 30-60mins for just indoor seating. I got the Savory breakfast bowl while my three friends got the "My Way" brunch plate. We also shared appetizers from the lunch menu: calamari, chicken wings, and bacon jam. Two friends ordered chai lattes and the art was beautiful and different for each cup! You must try the bacon jam!!! It is umami and savoury, with sweetness from caramelized onions. I wish the dish was served with more bread to spread, as the ratio of bread to jam was off. But thankfully it paired well with our dishes so we were able to enjoy the bacon jam with our potatoes and waffles etc. Another suggestion would be if it could come as a side to dip/try with our meals rather than as an appetizer. The wings and calamari looked average. I was too full to try them and my friends didn't share much in particular about those dishes. The savoury breakfast bowl tasted fresh and colourful. As a shrimp lover, I was so impressed by the size of the shrimp! It was only odd to me trying to eat the cold shrimp and avocado along with the hot bowl of potato, mushroom, and eggs. I ended up just dipping the shrimp in the cocktail sauce and eating it on the side. I would love to try a rendition of the bowl with garlic butter/Cajun sauteed shrimp rather than have them cold. My friends raved about how crispy the waffles were on the outside and fluffy on the inside. It looked super delicious. I will come back next time to try it! The Story doesn't have any parking, so you do have to find street parking. There were a few spots which offered 2h free parking, or you can find more free parking a bit further down Sexsmith Rd.

Lee M.

Everything I ordered was great with the exception of the risotto which was super rich for me. The service was great and the place had a cozy vibe to it . The highlight for me was the foie gras ! It was to die for. Scored , seasoned and seared perfectly.

Plain croissant
Sum H.

Very friendly service, we ordered takeouts as this place is full and needed to go quick. This is the diners choice restaurant gotta try. I got a croissant and blueberry danish. My daughter got the story bagel, son the savory breakfast as the staff said it's one of the most popular. We were t ok d 15 minutes for prep. This place is not too loud, people relaxing Sunday morning breakfast. I think this is Korean restaurant but most staff on the floor are not. The price is competitive. The quality of the food is really good and fresh. I liked all very much with not overpowering flavor. My son thinks lack of flavor. My croissant and the danish too were really fresh, just not what I like as it was not crispy out. But overall really good.

Fly Me to the Bennies
Elvis N.

Cute cafe located in a more industrial area part of town. It's busy during dinner so a reservation's definitely recommended. Tried to go for dinner and they said it's a 2 hour wait. Walk-ins ideally are from 9-5. Ended up coming back for brunch the next morning cuz I was curious of the hype. I ordered the Fly Me to the Bennies -- which is a standard eggs Benedict on English muffins. Poached eggs, choice of meat (I got bacon), a small side of fruit, and a side of smashed potatoes. I ended up adding a side of sausage to get some extra protein in and a latte to wash it all down. It's a very average pricy brunch. Nothing spectacular, food came out a bit cold, not warm. Latte was also served almost room temp. Service is pretty hands-off. My favorite thing was probably the chorizo sausage. I thought I was playing it safe with the Bennies, but it ended up being too safe. Might get the fried chicken and waffles if I were to come back. Fundamentals need some work. 3/5 average not bad.

Menu
Rachel K.

It was quite busy but they were fast to have people seated and have the 1 hour 30 min table limit. Large drinks + wine menu if you ask for it. We sat on the patio but it is enclosed and has heaters. It is a cozy space with many decorations. My eggs Benedict was tasty , eggs cooked perfectly , came with a small bowl of fruit and crispy potatoes.

The story bagel, smoked salmon Benny and fried chicken French toast
Tiff R.

The interior was very quaint and had minimal seating. Come early as they are always busy on the weekends. They did expand on the sidewalk with covered and heated patio seating. The fried chicken French toast was really good. It was crispy, juicy and a hefty portion. The smoked salmon Benny was just okay. But the rosemary rock salt bagel was dry and hard to bite into. Tasted stale (probably not a popular order) and would not order this again. Everything was very picture-esque and instagrammable. A good brunch spot in Richmond.

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