(4.5/5) I am glad to have been introduced to this…read moreneighbourhood gem as it will now be a go-to when I'm in the area. Gray Olive Cafeteria is a bright and simple brunch spot that serves a variety of classic, but well-executed brunch dishes and drinks. The popularity of the place showed as we waited almost an hour for a table today (granted it was a stat), with people continuing to flow in while we were dining. My boyfriend explained that they were originally a small diner, but later upgraded to more spacious seating. The waitress (who was also hostessing) was kind and apologetic for the wait. After we sat down and ordered, the food arrived very quickly. The chicken and waffles immediately caught our eye as it seemed almost one person at every table had ordered it. For $1.75, you can also opt to have your chicken made spicy, and it was very worth it! I also really liked the waffles, despite usually preferring chewier waffles. These waffles had a crispier bite, but were fragrant and delicious regardless. The crab cake benny was also a delicious umami bomb with great textures and flavours. Keep in mind, there probably isn't a lot of actual crab (mostly imitation from what I saw and tasted), but it still tasted good. One standout was the hashbrown potatoes. They were perfectly seasoned and so crispy! I also appreciated that everything wasn't too salty and perfectly seasoned for my asian taste buds. I will definitely return, but on the basis of coming for a reservation only!

Brunch place at the top of Burnaby Heights. Heard a lot about it but took a while to try as they…read morehave really short business hours (breakfast/lunch only). Parking is available on the side streets. The dining area is divided into 2 distinct sections. Looks like they took over the adjacent business space and knocked out a doorway. Staff are friendly and cheerful. No complaints. I wasn't sure what to try, so I had the kitchen sink. Might as well try a mix of everything. As per the menu, it was 2 eggs, sautéed red onions, red peppers, kale, green onions, sausage, bacon, cheese, hashbrowns. Reminded me of eating an omelette that fell apart. Decent quality, but honestly nothing really stuck out, especially for the price. This place isn't cheap. Maybe I'll try another dish at some point.

I've had better brunch and coffee at the same price range. Wouldn't recommend if you're looking for…read morelife changing brunch but location and vibe and service wise are great. I found the pork in Gold Digga hard and salty, overall, the taste is meh. I dine out mostly for the food itself so the recommendation is solely based on the meal I had.

The service was excellent and breakfast items were varied. Cappuccino and blueberry sausage um. sread more

Located in the industrial area of Big Bend, by the Fraser River, to serve the local hardworking…read morefolks. It has now become a well-known affordable brunch stop. One of my favourite spots to hit. $22-25 is the highest priced range for a diner/cafeteria setting but the portions are huge. Loved the old heavy coffee mugs and thick diner plates. My friend and I shared the German Deluxe breakfast, and we were very satisfied: 2 slices of bread, 2 pieces of watermelon, a good palm size of pork schnitzel with gravy, 3 scrambled eggs with veggies and cheese (so good), hash browns, bacon (a little dry), ham (was not salty which I appreciate) and potato pancake. Let's just say, everyone that had their own breakfast had to do a take-out box! I've seen a few folks sharing. Coffee (regular hazelnut) can be refilled but you must help yourself at the front counter. Water is in the refrigerator on the right side with cups - again, help yourself. Oder at the counter and they will give you a number to place on your tabletop. Service was great and very helpful. Originally, the owner was German but not sure if they still have the business-hence the German influence of a lot of meat. Absolutely, I would be back.

The restaurant was full when we went on a weekend. The space was pretty small with an open kitchen…read more The menu was big with lots of breakfast and lunch options. We ordered the banana and blueberry pancakes and the German breakfast. The portion size was huge and the pancakes were bigger than my head. The pancakes were fluffy and not too sugary. The German breakfast came with three scrambled eggs topped with cheese and it also came with sausage, bacon and ham and a side of toast. We could definitely feed three people with two dishes. It was a good deal for the price. Would definitely return. The food came out within 10 minutes and we were finished very quickly.

Got a minute? Let me tell you about this charming Bed and Breakfast on N shore. It's just across…read morefrom the Capilano Suspension Tourist Trap but don't let that cloud your judgement. Before I start grab a complimentary port or scotch or sherry. Then let's take a tour. Ok. It will be short tour. They just have a few rooms. But first well stop at the little side kitchen where you can help yourself to coffee, tea, soda and water. For a charge they also have wine and beer available. This is also where you hang your key when you leave the house so they know who is here. We got the Under the Apple Tree Room which was spacious and nicely decorated. It even had its own private yard. Also has gas fireplace, jacuzzi style tub and stand up shower. The heated bathroom floor was a nice touch. If you get tired of your room you can also enjoy sitting outside on a deck or the living room. We really enjoyed relaxing on the couch back in our room in front of the fire place. Morning came a bit too soon. Was hard to get up out of the super comfortable down blankets on the King bed. The breakfast was ready though and included three delicious courses. Polenta with almonds, banana kirsch, and smoked salmon with poached egg on toasted croissant. Yum. Virginia's breakfast was all the better by Brian's entertaining stories of 5 years in the service business now.

Spent an amazing weekend in North Vancouver at the Thistledown House bed and breakfast. Near the…read moresuspension bridge. The house is very comfortable and accommodating. Our room was big and comfy with a remote control fireplace that adds real heat into the room and a large old school bathtub. Big enough for two.... Breakfast was delicious! Three courses, one of the fanciest I've had and the daytime butler service around breakfast time was a real treat. Fantastic time! I highly recommend the Thistledown house.

After going to la foret royal oak wifey wanted to see what the original location was like so…read moreinstead of getting baked goods there we traversed the 4min drive over to Jubilee location. We entered and joined the line, very earthy ambience with plenty of tables though very busy and full. Woodsy, and very clean. Sounds of all the patrons enjoying themselves with banter or working on their laptop whilst enjoying some beverage or food. I ordered the chocolate slice cake, wifey got a berry croissant and we got a tiramisu tart and tiramisu box to go. I ordered a house coffee just for something to drink with the cake and wifey also got a mocha. The cake was very good, not super sweet(for regular person) I'm diabetic so this was probably a bit much for me but I wanted to try. The butter cream in between each layer of chocolate sponge cake was smooth. The chocolate ganache was shiny and soft. I personally like more cake in general but this is a solid cake if you like butter cream and chocolate!. Wifeys croissant was full of cream on top and in the middle. Very soft and good for whipped cream lovers. The berries were large and sweet. Baked goods on terms from the ones we partook in were very good. Definitely understand why this is a popular place and always busy. Check it out!

La forêt is a popular classic cafe spot in Burnaby close to the Metrotown area. This location…read moreoffers free parking (although it fills up rather quickly). This cafe is a good spot to catch up with friends over coffee and pastries that is transit-friendly. This time I came for brunch with my fiancé and we shared the fried chicken platter, and ordered the Spanish latte and iced mocha as our drinks. The food and drinks were good but for the price point, I wouldn't come back for brunch. I feel like this cafe is definitely overhyped and pricey compared to other local spots.

A nice place for brunch in the Burnaby Metrotown area. It does get quite busy, in particular on the…read moreweekends. Lots of choices for food but it's definitely their waffles that were unique. The taste of the food was okay but didn't think it was outstanding. However I really liked the decorations inside, and it was a great place to get together with friends.

We came on a Saturday and the place quite full. We got the waffle garden and the ice cream latte…read more The waffle garden waffles weren't as crispy as I would have liked but they went well with the ice cream The ice cream lattes were made with strawberry ice cream. Nothing much to write home about here. Very standard ice cream on ice latte Overall good place to chill with friends. Good range of items on their menu

We had to wait for half an hour until seated on a Good Friday at 1pm and parking is challenging in…read morethe area. I got the sunrise bowl with a sunny side up and my friends both got the chorizo sausage crepe. They loved theirs, but I thought mine was a little too salty and too saucy. I wonder if I could ask for feta cheese substitute (with Swiss) next time. I thought the ambiance was super cute and great for a girls catch up. Service was quick and friendly. The sweet brunch items also look really good but I think it wouldn't be my first choice if it wasn't for their gluten free options.

Had a family brunch here recently. I keep forgetting this place is here, as I'd never eaten here…read morebefore. Two of us had the Canadian breakfast and my niece ordered a waffle with fruit. The fruit was actually a good portion and decent selection of blueberries, strawberries, banana and grapes. A couple of very small overripe pieces of kiwi were thrown in but I've seen worse for a kids meal. Food came out after a short wait. Missing from the plates was butter for the toast and waffles, so I'm not sure if they don't usually provide it or they forgot it. The over-easy eggs were more over-medium and the potatoes tasted a bit off to me, but I was full anyway, so I just left them. The restaurant was a bit cold so we ate with our coats on for most of the time. Would be nice if they raised the temperature by 1-2 degrees so it's more comfortable on colder days. Service was mostly ok but our server asked us when we were still halfway through our meals if we wanted anything else and when we said we were good, she did not come back until we flagged her down for the bill. Maybe she was new, but servers should still check on customers for refills of coffee, hot water for tea, etc. Coffee is $3.25 and I did not get a refill due to the disappearing server, so it was quite pricey for one small cup. The meals were ok but for the price, I'd sooner go elsewhere for a better overall experience.

Burnaby Mountain Clubhouse, Riverway Restaurant and Mintara currently has a new 3 course Summer…read moremenu available Wednesday to Sunday evenings for $45/person. Included is a Summer Corn salad, choice of entree, and daily dessert. I made a reservation for my Mom and I for Wednesday evening at 7pm and the restaurant was quite empty though golf course was buzzing. Pro tip: There is free parking in front of the restaurant but it's also for the golf course and is pretty busy even on a Wednesday after 7pm so plan accordingly as street parking is a bit far away. We ordered the mussels as an additional appetizer in white wine broth and also each ordered the $45 menu. We both selected the Oven Roasted Beef Striploin and for dessert there was a choice of cheesecake with caramel sauce, cinnamon cheesecake, and black forest cake. My Mom chose the black forest cake and I ordered the cinnamon cheesecake. The mussels appetizer dish was quite generous in quantity for $23 and mussels were a good size. Served with 2 slices of toast, the white wine sauce was more watery than other places but still decent. For the $45 course, the Summer Corn salad comes with artisan greens, feta, carrot, radish, tomato, red onion, orange vinaigrette. This was a refreshing light start to the meal and we both really enjoyed it. For the slow roasted beef striploin, it was served with asparagus and bell peppers, mash potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, and a red wine demi. The beef striploin was lean but not tough and was super trendy and juicy. Yorkshire pudding, which I'm usually not a fan of, was really warm and soft. Overall, a really solid dish that was generous in portion. Dessert was also solid for both the cinnamon cheesecake and black forest cake. We barely finished the dessert and both of us had leftovers of our entree to take home as we couldn't finish our food. Great value for a 3 course $45 meal for today's economy and the service was really friendly and warm.

Really good place to have lunch or dinner. The service was exceptional. The service was…read moreexceptional. Our server was friendly, patient, and offered great wine pairing suggestions. The food arrived promptly. Burnaby Mountain Clubhouse exceeded my expectations. It's perfect for date nights or anyone looking to enjoy authentic cuisine in a relaxed setting. I'll definitely be coming back.

Went to birdies for the first time and I love the atmosphere so much ! It's such a chic place to go…read morewith friends! I went for brunch but ended up ordering off their lunch menu and the smash burger I ordered was delicious ! They also have an outdoor patio space which wasn't being used at this time yet ofc but I can't wait to come back during patio season!

Birdies is such a vibe! Love the interior/ exterior and the place itself feels so lively. Went for…read morea Sunday brunch and this place was pretty packed. Because there were a lot of people, parking was a bit hard to get but there is street parking. Also I would recommend getting a reservation in advance and if you can't get a type of table online, be sure to call to see if they have availability. The food itself was good! I got the brunch bowl and the flavours were very good! The bowl came with pave potatoes but they were at the bottom so they were a bit soggy compared to if they were on the side for eggs benny. The portion was ok but wished there was a little bit more for the price. My friends all enjoyed their food. The green juice was a nice surprise as it sweet, sour and spicy with Jalapeno, spinach, pineapple.. etc The server was super nice and came by occasionally to check in.

A local gem for brunch good food. Hidden in the corner my son and i were pleasantly surprised,…read moretasty food, reasonable price and great service will be back

In Vancouver just for the day and needed a quick breakfast. Found this place on Google Maps and…read morethey had good reviews so we gave them a try. Was pleasantly surprised by the quality and value of the food. We both ordered a ham Benny, it was $36 total for both meals and a drink. Service was great, both people working were very kind. The ambiance is classic diner, clean and inviting.