Staying downtown overnight we woke up hungry to rain outside so we knew a long walk for breakfast was not in the cards. Luckily we found The Templeton right around the corner. Solid reviews on Yelp had us on the way. What a great little spot! There used to be so many diners of this style, it's a shame so many are no longer there for us to enjoy a simpler time. It's 100% diner right down to the mini juke boxes in each booth to the red and chrome bar stools. Even found an old Kellogg's individual cereal box display like one we had in my parents diner in Ontario, that was very cool! The service was spot on with our two servers working in unison to get waters, tea, orders, delivering food, cleaning up like a well oiled team. They even have old fashioned milk shakes and an Hamilton Beach machine to blend them up. WOW, nostalgia. The food came out quickly and was cooked exactly as we asked, and it was plentiful and a solid breakfast for the price. My potatoes were a little greasy, to me, but everything else was perfect. The bacon, three slices, of good quality and perfectly crispy as ordered. We will most certainly return to The Templeton when downtown again. Our hotel close by, not so much, but this little gem, unquestionably! read more

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Old fashion style diner located on Granville Street. Gets busy during lunch time since they close up at 3:00pm, mainly catering to the neighborhood crowd. Portable old fashion jukeboxes on each table, too bad none are functioning, only for show, could have used a little Elvis Presley during my meal. Service staff so complimented the diner atmosphere, smiley, friendly, hustling used plates off the tables and eagerly waiting for their returning daily familiar customers. Ordered the classic benny and huevos rancheros. Hollandaise sauce on the benny was excellent with a slight lemon tanginess. Eggs runny, smoked ham on a crispy muffin. Heaven's perfect breakfast creation. Huevos rancheros could use improvement. Scrambled eggs with green pepper and onions could have used some additional seasoning. Black beans didn't seem fresh but then again I'm not a black bean expert, rosemary potatoes were crispy with a moist center. The retro vibe was 5 star, I was expecting retro .25 drinks and $5 breakfasts but alas inflation is an unstoppable monster in our everyday lives. read more

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This place was really good. Managed to avoid a long line and arrived early. The Moroccan Benny was seasoned well and sauce didn't even taste like Hollondaise. I didn't eat the bagel it rested on...just too much to fill me. The omelet was good but the potato side was excellent. Huge chunks cooked really well. Coffee came out with this huge whipped topping that was tasty and made the drinks look great read more

The Templeton - Breakfast omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Really solid breakfast spot in downtown Vancouver's entertainment district. We all enjoyed our food, service was excellent, and the retro diner vibes will have you feeling like you've stepped back in time - the antique comic strips embedded in the tabletops and the jukeboxes on the tables really drive the theme home! My son ordered the Farmer's Breakfast Hash which is scrambled eggs and cheese on top of potatoes and veggies - he loved it - cleaned his plate almost immediately. My hubby ordered the Mangled Eggs which is scrambled eggs mixed with garlic, Brie and choice of meat served in a toasted croissant. It looked delicious and hubby said it was fantastic. I got the Pulled Pork Benny - a variation of eggs Benedict with, you guessed it, their homemade pulled pork - it was divine! My eggs were perfectly poached and their hollandaise sauce was more like a cheese sauce but I think that's how they mean it to be bc of the bbq. It was lovely. We all had coffee which was delicious and their portions of everything very generous. Staff were very friendly and attentive. Prices were decent considering the location - central downtown on Granville Row - we could see the diner from our hotel room. Very walkable. But keep your wits about you bc the area can be a little sketchy - especially in the wee hours. We walked so I can't speak to the parking. read more

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2026.01.10. The Templeton is a retro cafe diner of the past is their gimmick. Food, service, atmosphere, okay, but nothing special. Credit cards accepted. read more

Was looking for a place to have brunch nearby the hotel I was staying at while here in Vancouver and came across this place. I saw that the reviews were quite high, so I thought, why not come and give this place a try? I'm glad I did. The moment I walked in, it felt like I had travelled back in time. This feels like a 1980s diner and the decor sure helps make you feel this way too. When I was here, I got their big-ass breakfast (or whatever it's called, I don't remember) and it was absolutely delicious. And yes, big!! See my photos attached for a reference. The price was also very reasonable for the amount of food I had ordered, which is a big plus. I think if you're on a budget, this restaurant would do it for you. The server I had here was very friendly and made sure I had a great experience while dining here. She was a wonderful lady from Ireland. I'll definitely come back here again if my travels take me back to Vancouver, this place is darn good. read more

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I always love a cute dinner! My boyfriend and I enjoy coming here. We need more cute Dinners in Vancouver. I recommend the "Big Ass Breakfast" !!! read more

Fabulous meal in an authentic classic old school restaurant. Great service and better food. A step back to Grandmas house.

Old School Diner in the heart of Vancouver's entertainment district on Granville Row. We ordered: Classic Benny $15.99 Truckers Breakfast $13.99 (2 eggs, your choice of bacon or sausage or veggie bacon. Side of rosemary potatoes and white, sourdough or whole wheat toast.) Espresso Milkshake $6.99 Orange Juice $3.75 The star of the meal was the milkshake and then the fries. Ambiance 5/5 Service 5/5 Food 3/5 (it was a bit bland and oily) read more

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Got the pulled pork sandwich and it was incredible! The milkshakes coming with a heaping amount too! read more

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If you walked by this place...you'd probably miss the fact that it's a breakfast diner. Until you see that it's packed inside and there's a line up outside. We sat at the diner counter for some Sunday mornin' breaky. I gotta tell ya....the vibe and energy of the place is so cozy, so endearing, so laid back and so comfortably charming that I realized this is not only what I was craving but what I needed. Ok...the Food.... The Truckers Breakfast & The Big Ass Breakfast. We asked for extra crispy bacon and dry toast. We got exactly what we asked for. You might think...well...yeah if you asked for it it's a no-brainer. Ok...let me tell you....I've been at places where they got my order wrong and there were only two other tables. This place was packed and people waiting outside and they get details down. Says a lot. Everything on the plates were super fresh. An egg tastes like an egg, right? Well....their eggs I don't know....they might have a hen bin back there...that's how fresh it was. The bacon...super crispy without the grease. The rosemary potatoes also fresh without the grease and finished with a lovely rosemary end. The pancakes. Ok....let me tell you about the pancakes..... The guy next to us said, "I come here cuz they have the best pancakes." He was right. Oh....and they have pie! I mean....coffee and a slice of pie at the diner counter. How cute is that? That's shit you only see in the movies! read more

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Cute little diner, with great food and service. My wife and I went there for breakfast instead of eating at our hotel. Glad we did. We got there just after it opened. Glad that we did. 10 minutes after we were seated, it was packed. Obviously a local favorite. We both had coffee, avocado toast, and shared some bacon. Really good food. Great place to eat...would absolutely go back! read more

TL:DNR - Wonderful breakfast spot! Service was good. Food was wonderful and not overly salty. Ambience was casual. Ambience: They have a long bar and about 6 booths on one side, one table but the window, and a cute little jukebox in the corner. It feels very old school diner. The colors are minty and bright. The servers are friendly. The noise levels are comfortable. You can hear your friends, but not necessarily the tables or people next to you. Service: There was one couple in front of us that was waiting for a booth. My friend and I were next and we were fine with the counter - and they seated the people behind us at the counter next to us. The only annoying thing was that they got serviced before us, even though they got in line after us a good ten or so minutes later and we were seated before them. If we had waited a substantially longer time for our food, i would have been miffed. But!! The food came out super quick. For a Sunday, I think we waited maybe 10 minutes for our food to come out. The kitchen is very efficient. Our server was also very good about refilling coffees and water. (Could be a perk of bar seating.) Food: My friend and i got regular coffees and eggs bennies (my favorite). I got a salmon one and my friend got the ham?? (I forgot, honestly) and they were pretty standard fare. I'll tell you, i did not expect the hollandaise sauce to be so vibrant, but it was creamy and rich. The potatoes were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Seasoned with rosemary and other stuff. Not super salty, either, which i love! I wish they had tapatío hot sauce (but i think that's a very regional type of hot sauce and now I'm just being picky for no reason). Overall, everything was wonderful and I can see why it got so many positive reviews. I would highly recommend trying. read more

The Templeton - Salmon Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I had the Mangled Eggs; they were delusions as the scrambled eggs and bacon mixed well with the croissant--also, the potatoes were not that bad. The service was quick and friendly, even ith most of the tables filled. The ambiance is a 1950s dinner with modern rock playing in the background. If you need a quick meal this is the place to be. read more

The Templeton - Mangled Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I was in Vancouver for the day and discovered this little jewel. It's not very big, and there was a line. But, worth it. The service and food was great. Highly recommended! read more

The Templeton - the kitchen of a diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Found this place on another "best of" list. The wait was about 20 minutes to get in, it's a small place, but the hostess kept us up to date on the wait time constantly, which was great. It was a nice day, so we didn't mind. The menu isn't huge, which is great, as everything is made fresh. We ordered the Big Ass Breakfast, but let me tell you, it really wasn't that big. I've had much bigger breakfasts at places that didn't even describe it as big. Stingy on the toast... 3 eggs, only one piece of toast. Mimosas were good. I didn't enjoy having to walk through the kitchen to access the toilet. Nothing about it would make this a repeat stop on a future trip. read more

Awesome little diner! Had to line up outside and wait a little while to get in because it is a small little space with lots of people wanting to grab breakfast/brunch. But that's how you know it's legit! I got the Big Ass Breakfast which was a good combo to get if you are hungry and want a little bit of salty and sweet. Service was great. Good ambience with old school music to fit the interior / gave off good diner vibes. read more

The Templeton - Interior - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Awesome place. Delicious food. Had a gluten free option. Very vintage! I would go back again!

After walking by The Templeton many times and thinking "oh, we should go there sometime", my brunch buddy and I finally decided to give them a go. It was a Sunday, the diner was full when we got there, but we were first in line for the next table. The line grew behind us in the 20-minutes we were waiting. The space is cozy and definitely has a lived-in, rustic, diner feel, and the table side jukebox is so adorable - I wish I had a quarter on me to give a tune a go! Our waitperson was busy but friendly, checked in at the expected points (a few minutes after providing us menus, after drinks were brought, after our meals were served), and there wasn't delay with anything we ordered. I had the pull pork pancakes and my buddy had a tofu scramble. I thoroughly enjoyed my deconstructed meal - those pancakes were fluffy and so delicious, and the pull pork flavourful and not over seasoned! I'll be back for pancakes for sure! My buddy enjoyed their meal and raves about the breakfast potatoes that came with the tofu scramble. Ohh and our milkshakes were such a joy too! Don't come here if you want fancy anything. Come here for casual, relaxed, diner noms, and bring a smile. read more

The Templeton - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I never thought pulled pork could be paired with a sweet meal but oh my was I ever wrong. This was THE BEST pancakes ever!! So delicious, upgrade to the real maple syrup it's SO worth it. The interior is an old diner setting and it is ADORABLE! The service was great the food came out fast. This is the perfect brunch spot! read more

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Swung in for breakfast after a quick night in town. Diner was just the right type of place. Vibe was great, small and fun. Good food and plenty of options. Breakfast was great. Pancakes were thick and fluffy. Portion sizes were good. Service was a bit slow but they were busy and it was good enough to overlook. I'd definitely recommend to anyone visiting town. read more

The Templeton - Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Great food, great service, great ambiance. I had the huevos rancheros and it was very good. read more

The Templeton - Counter with stools - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

We had a decent brunch at the Templeton. They were busy so we had to wait in line outside but we didn't have to wait long. The food was OK as was my cocktail. The French toast was split between my kids and my wife and I had breakfast items. My huevos rancheros was a decent size but wasn't out of this world. I'd probably come back for lunch as I feel that part of the menu may be better aa well as I'd love to try some of the ice cream offerings. read more

The Templeton - Huevos Rancheros - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Went here on a Sunday evening and had a pretty chill nice experience! My waitress, Tessa was very friendly and responsive and gave a great recommendation of the chicken caesar salad. Now, I LOVE a ceasar salad and this one was quite delicious. I like the diner aesthetic and the music was also quite fun. She even made me an unsweetened ice tea! Would recommend. read more

The Templeton - Caesar salad remains - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Was looking for a place for breakfast and saw the great reviews for this place so i decided to give it a shot. We arrived just before the rush and so we didn't need to wait but expect to wait outside for at least 15-20 minutes. Service Good service, food was a little slow but the milkshake and coffee came really quick. Waited around 20-25 minutes for our food and everyone around us who arrived later got theirs before ours. We weren't in a rush though so it's all good. Food The pricing of everything were pretty cheap compared to other places in Vancouver. Portions were pretty big as well, and we were definitely stuffed. However, i personally didn't find anything super outstanding other than the price about this place. Strawberry milkshake: My personal favourite. You would get around 2 cups of milkshake and it was super delicious. One of the highlights of the restaurant 4.5/5 Truckers breakfast: I chose the turkey sausages instead of bacon and i kind of regretted it as i didn't really like the sausage. The potatos were ok as well, i asked if i could substitute fruits for it and add the extra but they said no so that was kind of disappointing as i would have added more money as i didn't really like the home fries. The bread was ok but it's just sour dough toast. 3/5 Big ass breakfast: Pancakes were really good. I liked the bacon as well but other than that, it's the same as the truckers breakfast 3.5/5 Overall rating: 3/5 I think i would come again if i wanted something cheap and easy but i don't think it's necessarily worth the wait as it's definitely something not worth the hype. It also took some time for it to come out and i noticed when i was going to the bathroom that there's only 1 chef, so maybe that's why. One thing to note is that the kitchen looks really clean and the food looked fresh. Overall, i loved their milkshake and liked the food but i didn't find anything particularly wowing. read more

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Anytime we travel, I'll look for local eats on Yelp. Not just high-end ones but the dives, diners or hole-in-the-wall that is endeared to its city. Small diner with booths or you can sit at the counter. Dan and I weren't choosy, so we sat at the counter. Service was quick. Dan chose the Big Ass Breakfast while I chose the Trucker's Breakfast. Casual, friendly, and strong coffee with good food = great service Overall: Service: Friendly and quick Price: Reasonable Ambiance: Casual Recommend: Highly Note: It's a popular spot that quickly fills up. If you prefer a booth, there will be a wait if they're busy (which they usually are) read more

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After reading the reviews from other Yelpers, I was very excited to eat here. But I have to say we were underwhelmed with our food. We came on a Friday around lunchtime and didn't wait for a table. Ordered the Keto plate, pulled pork Benny with a side of French toast and black beans, and shared the vegan poutine. The vegan poutine was the highlight of our meal and tasted the best, so I highly recommend this. Everything else was ok. The coffee also wasn't great. Service-wise, our servers were friendly and attentive. Overall, I'm glad we tried this place but I probably wouldn't come back. read more

The Templeton - Side of French toast (which needed more salt and sweetness), pulled pork Benny with black beans, and vegan poutine (highly recommend!) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The place was busy so I hung by the entrance and then the lady behind the counter said seat wherever you want, they were cleaning a couple of empty booths so I said I'll take one of the booths, there were also a couple of empty bar stools and they said you can't seat on the booths if you are by yourself in a mean kinda way. I mean next time lead with that or put a sign, one of my few bad interactions in Vancouver, walked a few blocks and sat on a booth in a different dinner and ate breakfast withouth being profiled by a waitress like some criminal. read more

This place was sooooo cute and the food was very yummy!!! The waitresses were super sweet. They had great customer service and were very knowledgeable about the area. If I'm ever in the area again, I'm definitely eating here. read more

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A good neighborhoods spot with a old school diner vibe. Simple breakfast items that hit the spot for when you want a classic brunch! Nothing over the top, just good brunch vibes read more

One of the best breakfast diner experiences you could ask for in Vancouver. Service 4/5 -- As far as I've ever been at the Templeton I've only seen a second server working a handful of times. Usually one person runs the show in typical diner fashion, and they do normally do what they do quite well. You usually won't have to wait for service, but the drawback to doing things this way is, sometimes you do have to wait! Atmosphere 3/5 -- It's a divey diner. They hit the nail on the head, right down to the jukeboxes at the table. Going through the kitchen to get to the washroom is an extra touch of weird that while keeping with the vibe, isn't something I'm too fond of. Also the bathroom ranks slightly above porto-potty for comfort levels. Food 5/5 -- Really good, and affordable breakfast, with lots of choices, as well as vegan and vegetarian options. Can't really go wrong with the Templeton! Cleanliness 4/5 -- It's ALMOST there, just not quite. A little bit of stickiness here and there, unpolished cutlery. Close but no cigar. Overall 4/5 -- The Templeton is a classic and affordable diner breakfast experience in downtown Vancouver. It really is a go-to, and while you won't find anything particularly remarkable, they do what they do very well. read more

The Templeton - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Nice staff, great food, and friendly atmosphere. Love that we got to eat where Shawn and his dad ate in the pilot of psych!

We ate breakfast at Templeton two of the three mornings in Vancouver. Our party tried and enjoyed the Mangled Breakfast, Western Omelette, Truckers Breakfast and the Pancakes. One of the mornings there were five or six homeless people sleeping on the block between our hotel and the Templeton. read more

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Overall, I had a good experience. We had to wait about 20 minutes which was understandable since it was a Sunday. I liked the vibe and the prices are affordable. I got the classic benny and the eggs were perfectly cooked. I would go back if I was in the area. #contestentry read more

Why? Over priced, underwhelming. Friendly but unwelcoming server. Still the same meh since I was here 10 years ago. There are better places nearby. I don't get it. read more

Cool little place, food was tasty and the service was great. Would definitely come back.

Food was okay. The diner was adorable. It's crazy because the bathroom is in the kitchen for customer use. Waitress accidentally spilled water all over me. Yet I wasn't upset, mistakes happen. I'd recommend for a quick breakfast. read more

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My wait time was roughly 30 minutes, but it was well worth it. We ordered a veggie omelette, vegetable poached eggs, buttermilk pancakes, hot chocolate, and coffee. Everything was delicious, freshly prepared, fast, and beautifully retro. The meal was also super filling- to be honest, we didn't feel hungry until evening. The experience is perhaps one of Vancouver's top must-dos. read more

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Food was good we had pulled pork eggs Benny. Issue we had was I said "we will both have the eggs Benny and can we get a side of sausage" about 15 mins later just one plate came out. We sat there waiting for another and it didn't arrive. We asked the young waitress about the other one and was replied "Awh it wasn't just one" she then asked "we'll do you just want to share that eat half each then we will bring another one" to which I replied with a no. Not something that you would want to do. We got both plates about 10 mins later which was fine and like I said food was good. There just wasn't really any proper apology or even an offer to take our coffee's off the check or anything. Was a young girl so don't want to be too harsh on her. read more

This is a good spot to grab a burger and fries before a show on the Granville strip. Old timey diner with 6 booths and a counter. The few times I've been here staff have been super friendly. And prices are reasonable for today. I wouldn't say it is the best burger but solid. The pies are great and inexpensive. Lots of homemade options. I loved the pecan pie. The combination of burger, beer and then pie can't be beat. read more

The Templeton - Chocolate hazelnut milkshake - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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