On a Sunday morning, without prior reservation for brunch, knowing that finding a table at a good restaurant would be tough in a city like Vancouver, we stepped out of our hotel pretty early, around 8:30 to find a good place. About an hour and a half later and after checking out several places (all of them fully booked for the day), we found twisted fork. They had a waitlist that would be update online as well letting you know your place in line and how much longer you should wait. 20 minutes later, we were seated in this cute little restaurant with twisted forks on the menu. We were a big party, so we got to order an array of dishes and try many things. The best thing was their banana stuffed french toast and I am not even a big fan on french toast. I cannot remember the last time I ordered french toast just because they are not that special. But theirs was amazing!!! The fruit bowl and scones were really tasty too. Overall, really satisfied! It was a Sunday brunch well spent. read more

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Unfortunately I had high hopes for this place after hearing about it for years and good reviews here. I found it to be just OK. We came here for brunch on the weekend. The wait was about 30 minutes, which is on the low end of the spectrum. There are very few places that warrant a wait, in my opinion, and I wouldn't wait again. We had the Baked eggs and Croque Monsieur. They were both fine, tasted good, but pretty standard diner food to be honest. For $17.50 for a brunch dish, I expect something that you can't get at dozens of other places for half the price. Otherwise, the service was friendly (maitre d' was very charming and welcoming), and the space was home-y (although a bit dark for my liking). I wouldn't go out of my way to come back here, I think there are some other fantastic options for brunch in Vancouver that are not as expensive and don't require a wait. read more

We tried Twisted Fork after all the rave reviews. Note that this place gets packed! We went on a Saturday and waited for 45 mins. I ordered their Banana Stuffed French Toast plus a drink (forgot what the name was). Their portions were huge and the food was ok. However, the service and ambiance are really good! Everyone was very accomodating and nice. I would maybe want to come back and try some of their other dishes! read more

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Stopped by for brunch, nothing special about this place. Croque monsieur was just huge in size, but I prefer quality over quantity, and shakshuka was just ok, surprised by good reviews, I would not recommend or go back! read more

Came for DineOut with a group of 6, got the escargot & mushroom and lamb shank, plus raspberry torte. Taste: pretty decent, although the escargot was somewhat disappointing. Portions: definitely filling with the 3 courses plus bread! Price: just over $30, so ok. Worth the wait? They don't allow seating until everyone is there, so what could've been a 5min wait for 5:30 turned into 1hr.. Don't be late!! read more

Twisted Fork - French Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Much hype.... but failed to deliver the goods. We came in early Saturday morning for brunch. We got there at 1030 and we were told there would be a 45 min. wait.... no biggie, we didnt have any reservations or anything so we were fine with it. Leave your number behind and they will text you when it's your turn, at which point you can either tell them you can't make it or continue on with your rsvp. So we ordered a fritatta and baked eggs and also caesar cocktail (it's like a canadian version of a bloody mary). Our food came out relatively quickly and the caesar was delicious. But our entree's were no bueno. Both of our egg dishes were way over cooked, the frittatta fared a bit better as it was only slightly rubbery. My baked eggs were basically vaporized in the dish. You couldn't even tell there was gouda cheese in the dish, everything was just baked hard. The bacon was was just barely cooked, it wasn't crispy or even half crispy half cooked. It was just a chewy pile. decor is ok, very narrow restaurant. I liked the service and the caesar was good but otherwise I didn't care for the restaurants food, not good on the quality control. read more

Outstanding local restaurant. Came here for brunch mid-morning on a Monday. 2 of the 3 owners were there working. Food was absolutely fantastic!! I had the Eggs Benny over Smoked Salmon, came with cooked spinach, baked beans, & a crispy greasy quarter (coffee mug sized circle) of hashbrowns. Come early to get your name on the wait list, then explore the area nearby - they'll text you when you're second on the list. I had about a 15 min wait for a single seat at the bar (at 11ish on a Monday). read more

Twisted Fork - Twisted Fork menu as of 14Aug2017. - French Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

First time having croque monsieur and it was bomb. A coworker told me about it and I've been waiting for the day that I would finally try it. That day was not today but last week. When you got smoked gouda and cheddar cheese that reminds you of being a kid and then you add ham in a sandwich or I mean brioche you got a damn sandwich. The thing that threw me off was the house tomato sauce w it. I didn't think that it should be included on the plate. I feel the seats could be upgraded but this may be the feel that they were intending. read more

Twisted Fork - Croque monsieur look at the gouda and the chedda - French Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Had the absolute pleasure of having brunch here. The food was amazing, the drinks were even better. Leah was our server and she couldn't have been better! She was an absolute delight! If you're in the area definitely check this place out! read more

It's alright. I always have high expectations for brunch. It's pretty up there. Theres always a long wait for me though so I probably won't be visiting again for all that wait in the morning... The food is great. Love the savoury breakfast options. Ambaince is dark bar pubish. read more

Great food and high quality ingredients! Amazing fresh made breakfast at twisted fork bistro !!! Eggs Benny with toasted brioche, poached eggs, hollandaise and served with sautéed spinach, potato rosti and baked beans! read more

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Came here for an impromptu breakfast one recent weekday, around 9-9:30am. I had expected a wait but there was none; we got a seat right away by the window. What a cute place! From the hanging fork mobile to the twisted forks clipped onto the wooden menu boards, it's awfully cute! The hostess and server were super nice. I ordered a "boring" dish just with scrambled eggs and bacon (it's not on the menu but you can still order poached or scrambled eggs, FYI). They sure don't scrimp on the bacon; there were 5 or 6 large strips (maybe even 7. I forget. It was a LOT!). And they were good! And the eggs were seasoned so well, they were great. Hubby had the banana brioche French toast. Portion size was huge. I was amazed he was able to eat it all. He said it was delicious. Great great place. Kind of a sketchy area (it somewhat puts a pall on the dining experience to see sketchy activities right outside), but hey, it's the city, right? We'll still be back - for sure. read more

Delicious food and coffee. Outside great for people watching. Service was fast and friendly.

Brunch was amazing! The kids loved the Banana Brioche French Toast which was so big they could have split one. My wife and I both got the Eggs Benny with tomatoes and bacon at the recommendation of the server and it was incredible! We sat in their outdoor seating and it was a beautiful day. Would absolutely recommend! read more

If I took my last dying breath here, it would be just fine so long as I had a chance to eat the asiago scones first! The food here is downright SINFUL. The most amazing thing to ever touch the tongue. The greatest brunch of all time. The best morning OF MY LIFE!!!! As I mentioned, the asiago scones are the food of the gods. Add the homemade strawberry jam, and you may just have to roll yourself out of the restaurant. The Eggs Benny is another favorite, and I love that you can customize it with your preferred meat or veggie (I.e. ham, bacon, roasted tomato, etc.). Just perfection! The restaurant itself is tiny but has a cute hipster vibe and all the staff (chefs included) are so friendly. I want to move to Vancouver just to come here everyday. 5 MILLION STARS! read more

Twisted Fork - Eggs Benny with Bacon, Asiago Scones (aka food of the gods), and Butternut Squash Soup & Veggie Sandwich - French Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Absolutely delectable, fantastic breakfast here. Plus homemade fare to take with you. Be prepared for a line up and WAIT!! You don't wanna miss it read more

Stopped by one morning while the boyfriend and I were dragging around luggage on a snowy day looking for some food, and it was pretty worth it. The servers were super nice about our wet luggage and didn't mind us putting them in the bar area. We started off with the asiago scones with some pumpkin jam and then both had egg bennys with ham and salmon. The asiago scones were amazing and as an asiago lover, would have been happy to eat those scones every morning. The egg bennys were also good and I loved the toasted brioche. Overall, a pretty good place to stop by for some cozy brunch. read more

I absolutely love their online waitlist. It supposedly shows how many people are ahead of you. Fortunate enough when we went there was no line and we got seated at the bar. Got myself a raspberry fizz and my friend got a hot chocolate. Can't comment on the hot chocolate but it looked thick and delicious. The fizz was very refreshing and I recommend getting it during hot summer days. Twisted fork has been on my brunch list for quite a while now but sadly they started raising the prices the weekend we went; by just a dollar though. So no biggie. I settled for the eggs benny with pulled pork and it was 3/5. Simple good grub but nothing that'll blow your socks off. They do use brioche buns as a base instead of English Muffins and I say brioche bun for the win! My friend got the Croque Monsieur. It was huge and that's all I can really say about it. We both left satisfied and one brunch place checked off my list. read more

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Friends and I came here for brunch on our day trip to Vancouver and gotta give props to Yelp for getting it right again! We strolled in at around 9:00 am on a Saturday and was given a 20-25 minute wait, which wasn't too bad considering the limited space inside and the crowd waiting outside. There were plenty of other stores around the area, so we went for a nice stroll in the crispy cool Canadian weather. No biggie. Once seated, we were greeted promptly and served waters immediately right after. Service throughout the time we were there was impeccable to be honest; however, it was quite loud in the restaurant, and more than a couple of times, I had to shout out my replies to the waitress. It probably didn't help that the property was a bit small to accommodate the amount of people that were wanting to come in. Bless her soul cause I probably made her ears ring. I had chosen to get the Eggs Benny with smoked salmon, and good Lord that was probably the best decision I made in Canada. Brioche was toasted to perfection, salmon was tasty, the poached eggs were to die for, and the hollandaise was light and creamy. Even the sides of spinach and beans were on point! Portion was pretty bueno as well, which is saying something cause I'm from Texas, so we allllll about portions man. Filling and satisfying that's for sure! read more

Twisted Fork - Eggs Benny with Smoked Salmon. - French Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Wow the brunch was spot on amazing!! Just what I needed first arriving in Vancouver, CA. This cozy restaurant downtown had so many great options. We decided to share the banana French toast and the Croquet Monsieur sandwich with ham. The sandwich was a little salty but good to share. The French toast was 10/10 amazing. read more

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Some interesting items on the menu. A bit overrated by some reviews so my expectations were just so great. Not that great, but good. In fact better than other brunch places. They are serving a lot of 'Benis', our eggs were not as hot (maybe from sous vide), hollandaise heavy thick though-- rustic version of the French classic. My husband said his beni was perfect! Not in the best location. Very dirty and depressing outside. Door opens to an ambience that reminded me of the 'Hunger Games'. But I'm immediately removed from that thought by a lovely person behind the bar who warmly welcomed us. We were seated right away but as soon as we sat down, there was a line that quickly appeared. 3 focused men behind the counter all working on a cool pace responsible for all the yumminess they are known for. read more

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Cosy bistro with warm friendly staff and great food. We had brunch which was simple well executed European style. There are a few options for main course brunch with a set price. Very reasonable cost especially given the excellent quality. Drinks were special, nice variety of mimosas and good wine and beer options. Would definitely visit again read more

Super delicious The banana dish is amazing and large. The sandwich was delicious. The coffee was a bit bitter and would prefer drip coffee. read more

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The food was amazing. We came a Saturday morning so it was a tad crowded but we were able to sit at the bar without a wait. We wanted to try some of their drinks I got the slinky mink which was raspberry purée and bubbly. Not too sweet it was just right. And my lover got a Dill Cesar's which was very delicious. I didn't know dill was a herb lol We got the eggs Benedict which was a little different than I'm used to. In the states it normally comes on a English muffin but here it comes on sour dough. Different taste but still very good. Their hashbrowns are amazing: I could lose the spinach next time and add extra hash browns if possible. They were amazing. We also got the baked egg. Came with the same sides almost, beans, hash and spinach. It was very delicious. I definitely recommend this place, the service is amazing and they make some amazing drinks here. Food was pretty fast, no more than 15 minutes after we ordered. We'll definitely be back. read more

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This is such a cute place for brunch! Service was fantastic and prompt, and food was very fresh. The French toast was fluffy (amazing maple syrup) and the eggs were cooked perfectly. LOVE the house made jam with the bread that they give with the eggs (highly recommend the egg dish). Their mocktails were also quite taste although I wish I'd tried the coffee instead. Definitely quite expensive as far as portion size goes, but would recommend if you're looking for a nice brunch place in gastown. read more

For not being much of a breakfast person, I really liked this place! Went on a Friday around 12pm with my girlfriend and didn't have to wait to be seated. I ordered the baked eggs which was cooked to perfection. Eggs were cheesy, the baked beans and the bacon complimented the dish. Definitely would recommend the baked eggs! read more

Twisted Fork - French Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Came here for brunch with a friend before going to see the Van Gogh Exhibition. They offer quick service and have friendly staff. I felt that the food was overpriced and a little flavourless (but not exactly bland). read more

Good food, not so great service. We came here for breakfast during our stay in Vancouver. The person in front of us asked if they can accommodate 9, and all she got was "it's not gonna happen". The restaurant is pretty small and has only maybe a dozen booths and the decor is pretty hip. We were seated promptly but when we asked whats good for kids, she threw it back "what does your kid like?" without really offering anything. So we went with a scrambled eggs and croque monsieur and a side of fruits. The presentation of the food is good and taste decent as well. The sandwich had a bit of mustard in it to accentuate the taste and the fruits were cut very nicely. The best thing was their blackberry jam which was probably the best I've ever tasted, it had a hint of rose which was very interesting. Overall the experience was average and I don't recommend the place to people who're not in a hurry. read more

Wow just wow, had to wait an hour for a table but since they use a fully automated, online texting system we could leave and have coffee down the street while we wait for our table. From the moment we were greeted at the door of this packed little bistro, I knew this was a gem. Nestled in a long narrow space on Granville, serving only brunch, it's worth the wait. Our server was all about customer service. He was on top of every menu item and made us the most amazing Cesar drinks I've every had. All of us ordered Eggs Benny with bacon over brioche. I think I had 4 thick slices of bacon, 2 perfectly poached local eggs with very dark orange yolks-definitely organic, topped with creamy hollandaise sauce. Definitely the best eggs ben and a great culinary experience. Spinach, hash browns, and baked beans were on the side. On the wall, in the back of the restaurant, is floor to ceiling shelves packed with an assortment of canned and pickled goods; beans and Brussels sprouts which are used in the Cesar's, relishes, jams, carrots etc etc. My daughter and I were admiring the variety (which are all for sale) and one of the owners, Cody, came out and spoke with us briefly. Explaining that all of the canned goods are his grandmas recipes and he personally makes all of them. Very impressive. There's lots of love in this little place and the food is thoughtfully prepared and served. We'll be back for sure!! read more

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I consider this the best brunch place in vancouver. Wish they had a booking system so i didn't have to wait in the rain for an hour to get in, but the food and the service is worth it. Our waiter was super friendly with the biggest smile. read more

I had breakfast here and one thing I can say is they're not joking with the portion. I ordered a croque monsieur that was literally 2 croque monsieurs! And it was delicious. Staff very accomodating since I couldn't eat ham they transformed it into a grilled cheese sandwich. The tomato sauce that comes with it is really good. They have a big selection of different juice for the morning (not just your usual O.J). Other food on our table included the banana toast with cinnamon and the scones with homemade strawberry/cognac jam (it lacked clotted cream but hey, we're not in the UK anymore). There's some waiting for brunch but it's worth it (they told us 35min, we only waited 20min). read more

Twisted Fork - Cheese sandwich with homemade tomato sauce. - French Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This place is so so good. The bread was absolutely excellent and the eggs were cooked to perfection. It's difficult to pull off French press coffee well in a restaurant setting, but they did it perfectly and were more than willing to refill as desired. Both mine and my wife's portions were large but not ridiculous. My only feedback would be that the music selection being played while we were there was a little bit off for the space. Regardless, one of the best breakfasts I've had. read more

Twisted Fork - French Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Services was very fast and friendly. But on the other side it was a little pricey for what I ordered . I got drip coffee for 4 $ En 2 eggs for 6$ And toast 4$ 14$ in total and I was still hungry . There are other breakfast places in downtown for decent price. I Don't be back read more

Twisted Fork - It was drip coffee for 4$ !! Not even a latte or cappuccino - French Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

We recently stopped in to the Twisted Fork for breakfast on a Thursday morning and found that they had a wait for a table, so we wandered around the block and explored the neighborhood for 20 minutes or so while we waited. I liked the technology they use to manage their table waitlist, texting when the table is almost ready and allowing us to request more time if we could not make it back to the restaurant soon. I also liked the cozy atmosphere of the restaurant. From the colorful pillows used as seat backs along the walls to the individual French press, sugar, and cream, the Twisted Fork had a very intimate feel. As for the food, I have to agree with another reviewer and say... "Not bad, but not amazing." My husband and I are both suckers for a good eggs benedict, so when we go out for breakfast or brunch, it is almost always what we order, and this time was no different. I ordered the eggs benny with pulled pork, while my husband ordered the eggs benny with ham. The eggs were poached perfectly, the brioche worked in place of the traditional English muffin, and the hollandaise was plentiful enough to leave me content. While the pulled pork was tasty, I didn't particularly enjoy it on a benny and I soon came to regret not choosing the ham as well. The sides, however, left us a bit disappointed and made the meal seem rather confused and disjointed - we both were left wanting more rosti, less spinach, and no beans. I love baked beans, but these just weren't a very good version and didn't seem to belong with the dish. My husband compared them to the kind of beans he used to get in his MREs in the military, and well, that's just never something you want to hear said about your food. The rosti and spinach could have both used a bit more seasoning. Overall, I think that their eggs benny dish would be much better if they just simplified it, rather than trying to over complicate a classic. Based on the reviews and how much we spent ($48 CAD for two eggs benny, orange juice, and coffee), we both expected a bit more. read more

Twisted Fork - How you know you're not a grown up -- Our waitress told him to wait 3-5 minutes to let it brew and he's chomping at the bit. - French Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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First off, their French press coffee is one of the best one I had! Then came the food, and I have to say, the portion are really generous, the presentation is great and the food itself is delicious!! The ambiance of the restaurant is quiet and peaceful. We went on a Friday morning. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. I highly recommend this place in this beautiful neighbourhood! read more

Great food and fun ambience - a bit noisy but definitely a good vibe. This was a great option for brunch. We lucked out and there wasn't a long wait when we arrived but it did get busier shortly after. The service was great - friendly and quick though we never felt rushed. No waiting area inside so you may have to line up outside so be prepared for that. read more

Great atmosphere, friendly staff, and high quality delicious food! We got the french press coffee, banana stuffed French toast, and the smoked salmon benny. read more

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The food here was fantastic, I had the eggs Benny with ham and my wife had the scramble. The guys cooking behind the counter were really cool and they were hustling the whole time. I'd say we got our food within 10-15 minutes of ordering and they were busy. This place is pretty popular and it's very small inside so allow yourself about a 30 minute wait just in case. Oh and be sure to try their ketchup, it's made in house and it's very good. They even sell it by the jar. read more

I was extremely excited to come here, after hearing that their brunches were pretty great. On a Sunday morning my boyfriend and I put our names down, and waited an expected 45 min. Once we arrived we were starving and eager to try something good! But we had a pretty upsetting start..... In the span of about 8 minutes we were asked about FIVE TIMES by 3 waiters if we were ready to order. Our main waitress came up 3 of those times. I mean give us a few minutes will you?!? And she obviously knew how much time she had given us, but still came up regardless of how busy we looked, staring at the menu. We were extremely annoyed by this... I barely had the chance to read through all the menu items with all the interruptions. We went for the smoked salmon eggs benny and frittata, just because they sounded like the safest bets off the bat. Please, if the owner reads this review, ask your staff to give at least 5 minutes of silence to your customers. The food came out quickly, and it was delicious. My eggs benny was incredible, and the frittata surprisingly very tasty. We enjoyed our meals and were very satisfied with our food experience, regardless of our annoying service. read more

Twisted Fork - Frittata - French Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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There aren't too many time when FOMO literally tears me apart from the inside out when it comes to making a food decision, yet when dining at the Twisted Fork while in Vancouver the pain of missing out was all too real. On one hand I was looking at the menu and was all but ready to make a go at the Eggs Benedict option on their menu. I had read the reviews, seen the pictures and was basically sold on trying their take on my favourite breakfast item. On the other hand, while perusing their menu, I also caught a glimpse of another menu item that I'd read about in their reviews and seen pictures of on their page - the stuffed banana French toast. So here I am, facing the dilemma of choice, sweet... or savoury. On average, 9.995 times out of 10, savoury wins hands down. And I was leaning toward that this time and going with the eggs benny, but then the server said that if I got the French toast I could order a side of bacon to get some savoury with my sweet. SOLD - she made so much sense. A literal pile of French toast soon arrived to my seat and wow, there was at least 6 or so slices of bread there, cooked to a crisp on the outside and crusty from the caramelized sugar. Inside the banana was also caramelized heightening the sweetness of the fruit pairing perfectly with the french toast. Also, worth mentioning was the side of bacon. I'm used to 2-3 overcooked pieces of bacon as a typical 'side'. Not at the Twisted Fork - no sir. I got half a pack of bacon cooked to a perfect mix of soft and yet firm - amazing! Lastly, the coffee service here was outstanding. Everyone who orders a coffee is provided with their own personal french press full of coffee (3-4 cups easy). This is great as your coffee is always at it's freshest and you never have to chase down a server to get a top up. I dig this place - I'll be back Eatcrest Outl read more

Twisted Fork - They give you you're own French press when you order coffee. How great is that! - French Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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