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Yolks - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

3 points for healthy menu items and no points for presentation and taste with respect to the avocado and toast. The meal looked as bland as it tasted. I'll have that at home next time and save my hard earned dime. read more

I know many people love yolk's and I know the truffle is one of their well known and key features but perhaps it's not for me. Upon walking into the restaurant the strong smell of truffle is immediately noticeable and doesn't go away. The smell was pretty overwhelming for me and no matter how long I was sitting there, I was never able to adjust to it and ignore it. Sometimes after prolonged exposure you become desensitized to something and no longer really notice it but boy was the truffle fragrant obnoxious. Also you know how smell is a certain % of taste (or something like that) so the truffle scent was just really messing with my experience food wise and comfort wise. I ordered the eggs benny with truffle lemon hashbrowns, French toast, and beignets. The food was okay, nothing astounding. I really could not get over the truffle all over the restaurant and I wasn't very fond of their truffle hashbrowns by then. I definitely think yolk's is a little overhyped but worth a try. Don't think I'll be coming back. read more

Yolks - Beignets, French toast, eggs benny & lemon truffle hashbrowns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

My friend and I often go out of our way to come to this location over the broadway one because the food is usually better. Yolks knows how to do chicken and waffles right! The chicken is always perfectly cooked and crispy and I recently started ordering it with a side of salted caramel which really takes it to the next level- I'm drooling just thinking about it! A game changer is being able to put your name on the list online! It's always at least a 45 min wait so being able to put your name in ahead of time instead of hanging out in the cold or nearby Starbucks makes all the difference. And it's accurate- you can keep an eye on where you are in line and get a text when your table is 10mins away from being ready. The only things that prevent this from being a 5 star review are the fact that no matter what, there is always a minimum 40 min wait during peak hours, and the consistency in some menu items other than the chicken and waffles isn't always there. But overall, it's always a good experience and I ALWAYS leave with a full stomach. Management has also proven to be very good at resolving any complaints/issues. read more

Absolutely the best eggs benedict we have ever tried! The breakfast potatoes are so so delicious! We tried the hashbrowns and truffled potatoes... both delicious. The coffee here is also THE best I have had outside of Italy. Mimosas were made with fresh orange juice and were quite the generous portions. The only thing that was not that great were the fresh beignets... kind of lacking in taste... But the rest of our dishes more than made up for it. Cannot wait to come back! Would absolutely recommend! read more

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Went pre-pandemic, and its the real deal! The lemon truffle potatoes are to die for. I want to visit Vancouver just to go to Yolks again.

I originally sent this review directly by email to Yolks, but since they never responded, posting it here: hi there, we've been to yolks a few times, and loved our meals there. today, however, we had breakfast at the hastings location today around 10, and it was, well, less than stellar... in retrospect, there were enough things wrong that we should have just returned everything, but we were hungry, and some of the negative aspects only revealed themselves after we ate more... a few of them: the english muffins were barely toasted, (despite a promise of double-toasting!) the hashbrowns had no seasoning on them, were undercooked inside, and the oil left a bitter aftertaste. we were both feeling kind of ill after eating them the coffee was also bitter - which for $4 drip was kinda disappointing... my wife had the tofu scramble with mushrooms, and these were presented very poorly, the tofu was watery, the mushrooms kind of dumped on the plate beside a little smear of aioli. really? to us, it seemed that maybe there were new people in the kitchen? people who were training maybe? maybe you're having staffing issues and have had to bring in less qualified cooks? in any event, we were pretty disappointed - your price point is on the higher side for us, and i imagine most people, and we were definitely expecting more oh well, hope this helps you improve things for other folks. read more

Smaller quantity but amazing quality. Get the hash brown patties with scrambled eggs, such great flavours here! Outdoor seating is heated and quite nice. read more

Seeing Yolks from the outside and walking into the place was a little underwhelming. But this spot tops over 90% of the brunch places I've eaten at in NYC where I'm from. We were greeted and seated immediately and our servers were rockstars! Very nice, helpful, and have extensive knowledge of the menu. The coffee is a must. For one, it's bottomless and secondly, it's their proprietary blend delivered fresh daily! Oh it tastes really good too! FOOD! The special for the day was stringy Corned beef hash topped with eggs benedict (1 egg for $10.75, 2 eggs for $13.75), and some delicious, crispy on the outside-soft on the inside hash browns. For an additional $3 you get an array of fruits elegantly arranged. Like I said, service was awesome! I don't know if just a Canadian thing, but our server was very happy to split our checks amongst 6 people without hesitation. In NYC, you wouldn't dare to do that! Love love love this spot and I plan on coming back before I leave for New York. read more

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Great food (very tasty ), great service, Andrea was very friendly . For sure come back again

I didn't expect to find food like this in this more industrial, less-gentrified neighborhood of Vancouver. It feels kind of like Bushwick circa 2005, albeit with mountain views! Every component on Yolk's menu is carefully considered and absolutely delicious, from the spreads that they provide for their breads and baked goods, to the perfectly poached eggs, to the crispy lemon truffle hashbrowns (wedge-shaped potatoes, not the shredded variety we're used to in the U.S.). If you're ordering one of their build-your-own English muffin sandwiches, they spread the sandwich toppings out on a larger plate, so that you can eat each component separately, if you want. Their smoked British Columbia sockeye salmon and shredded sharp cheddar accompaniments are A+. Lines can go out the door on the weekend, but if you're eating alone and don't mind sitting across from a stranger, you may be quickly seated at a high top table. I used the bathroom and was a little surprised at the dinginess of the back area near the kitchen, especially given the superior quality of the food. Not a deal breaker for me, but I think that the remodel that's in the works will provide some much needed sprucing up. read more

Yolks - Gluten free English muffin, smoked salmon, poached egg, sharp cheddar, lemon truffle hash brown potatoes. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Was able to reserve a table for 8 online for a Saturday morning brunch, which was awesome and super easy. The food was INCREDIBLE and the service was awesome. Our waiter was super friendly and helpful. Thanks dreamboat. read more

Yolks - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Pros: 1. fantastic spicy ketchup. I don't know what they put in it, but it's spectacular. I dreamt of it all day after the first taste! 2. Lemon truffle potatoes were delish too. Enough to share between two people from a single brunch menu item. 3. Blueberry pancakes were phenomenal as well. I loved the blueberry orange marmalade that comes on the side. Divine! Could be split between two people. All the more reason to share :) Cons: 1. Salted caramel hot chocolate had a solid flavor, but wasn't anything to write home about. 2. Only two menu items bounced out as veggie friendly. Most dishes have bacon and sausage and ham, oh my! 3. The service staff was grouchy the first morning we went by. Thankfully, she lightened up the second morning we dined there again. read more

Go there for lunch, order a special, poach eggs with dill salmon cake. Poach egg and hollandaise sauce are at where the taste should be but the hashbrowns is a tad overcooked. Service has nothing to complaint. I would say they are just a bit above average. read more

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A really honest eatery with great food and great people. Had the benny and asked for them to sub the muffin for avocados which they happily did. Friend had oatmeal and fruit plate, which was a miniature La Boqueria. Nice and simple does it with this one. food 4.5/5 decor 4/5 read more

Awesome service, nice food and all in all a good breakfast place. I can even come here for brunch coz they have mimosas and other morning drinks that might ease you in the day. read more

Yolks - Fried avocado Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Yolks was always my go to breakfast spot but it's gone downhill lately. I was there last weekend - waited 20 minutes for a table which wasn't so bad but then waited almost 45 minutes for our food and when it arrived it was sloppy plating and almost raw bacon. Our server was great but "the manager" looked like a deer in the headlights walking around the room. The whole experience was quite chaotic and I won't be returning to this location. read more

This is my second time at Yolks and the breakfast is always great! As soon as you walk in you'll smell the delicious truffle lemon hasbrowns. I like to try out their featured item of the day and have tried they duck benny and short rib benny. They were both very tasty and something unique from your regular salmon or original benny. read more

Yolks - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Apparently undercooked food is the new normal at Yolks. The bacon is Not cooked. They used to have really nice chewy bacon that was cooked all the way, but the last three times it has been undercooked to the point it is not edible. I am a gluten for punishment i guess, because I tried three times thinking it was the pandemic. Alas no,it is just bad quality control. read more

This was one of the more popular places around the area, so we decided to give it a try. The store itself is pretty cute, just kinda crowded, so if you go during a peak time, be prepared to wait. I ordered the egg benny with truffle lemon hash browns, french toast. Also the chicken and waffles. The chicken itself was really dry and salty, so I didn't really like it. The egg benny was decent but nothing special. read more

Honestly wanted to love this place for a lot of reasons. The restaurant is really cool, the menu is great, and the fried chicken is perfect. However there were some things about it that ruined the experience for me. There is a smell from the kitchen when you walk in that is very strong and overpowering. It isn't a horrible smell but not pleasant either, and already made me not as hungry. I also thought some of the flavors were unpleasant, particularly the lemon seasoning on the potatoes was overdone and tasted really strong. read more

Yolks - Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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These breakfasts are amazing, Eggs Benedict here is delicious. Truffle Lemon Hashbrowns !?!? Whaaat? Ive heard the chicken and waffles are great but have yet to try them. I definitely recommend it. read more

Oh Canada, your eggs benedicts just blow my mind! On a mini trip to Vancouver, I was looking for a good place to get some brunch. Not just any brunch though, I was craving eggs benedict and came across Yolk's. This little light blue building offers your own road map of benedicts. There is no parking lot but a few places where you can street park nearby. The place gets busy, especially during weekends. It was a Friday afternoon and although there wasn't a line when I got there, there was a line that started coming in behind me. They have all sorts of seating, tables, bar, and tall stools with long tables. Be prepared to potentially be sitting close by to another party. The menu is simple enough and they have a "create your own benedict" road map for you to follow. They also have a special on their blackboard which my friend decided to go for. The special for the day was a benedict with a homemade sausage patty on a chive biscuit. I went with the Belgian waffle. The food came out fast and I was salivating at it's sight. The plating is beautiful and everything looked so good! The eggs benedict was perfectly stacked and smothered in hollandaise sauce. With one simple knife movement, the golden liquid started flowing ever so beautifully. It's one of the most satisfying moments with an eggs benedict. The eggs in Canada are definitely more golden and rich than in the US. I really liked the sausage patty that was seasoned well and the fluffy biscuit beneath it. The combination of egg, sausage and biscuit was out of this world. My friend also ordered a side of their famous lemon truffle hashbrowns. These hashbrowns are the home fries style so don't get mixed up with the shredded potato kind. None the less, these hashbrowns were amazing! I've never tried anything like it. The lemon flavor wasn't too overpowering and the truffle added such a savory bite to it. Really interesting and definitely something new to try. The Belgian waffle was cut into four pieces and stacked high. It comes with your choice of protein, I chose ham, as well as a mini pitcher with Canadian maple syrup (the good stuff!). The ham was a bit on the salty side and I didn't like the honey mustard sauce beneath it. The waffle was perfectly fluffy and crisp on the outside. It was one of the better waffles that I have had, but nothing mind blowingly good. The flavor on it was pretty plain despite the texture being great. The syrup was delicious though. Although the place was busy, we still got decent service and the ladies here were quite friendly. If I ever come back, it'll be for their eggs benedict for sure! read more

Yolks - Belgian waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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I am a fan! I love breakfast and honestly, these were some of the best eggs benny I've had in a while!! There was a long line up (10-15 mins wait) given that it was Saturday morning 11am, the hungover zombies and the young families were just walking in! We got seated pretty quickly and I was impressed by the service and the speed of the staff! I mean we got seated and got our water, coffee and menus in less than 5 minutes. The waitress was over in the next few minutes to take our orders, even though I wasn't ready but I liked the fact she was quick! I've always been doubtful of hasbrowns because a lot of places don't get them crispy enough or flavorful enough. I am sure as you can see from the photo, the hahbrowns were really really well done and I loved EM! I was very skeptical about getting them but was convinced by the waitress! and it was a good decision( note, my friend found them to be a little too salty but I loved em). The pork belly was served over a slice of apple which tasted amazing!! I loved loved the pork belly fatty and crispy! Amazing rich flavors with the eggs benny! The staff was quick and got our bill right away after we were done but didn't force us to leave!! LOL.. We did sit there and talk for like 20 minutes after breakfast, felt bad because the line up was long but it was worth it!! I would highly recommend this place and definatly try the lemon truffle hasbrown! read more

Yolks - Eggs Benny on pork belly and lemon truffle hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I love going out for breakfast and when we read about the chicken and waffles at Yolk's we knew where we were going. The fried chicken was done to perfection as were the waffles and the presentation was great. I requested the gravy and syrup not to be added so I could add it myself and was happy they accommodated this as in my photo. The servers were attentive and my only complaint is that the coffee was not up to par. Good job Yolk's and we look forward to returning. read more

Yolks - Chicken & waffles. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

You are NOT going to escape me Yolk's! On a Friday afternoon, me and my friend Andrea P. had a brunch craving so of course we had to try out Yolk's! We originally tried to find the Yolk's food truck on Beatty Street but we sadly found out it was only open on the weekends at that location. Not letting that dampen our brunch craving, we used our detective skills (ahem... Yelp app) and found out they had a restaurant! I'm not usually one to drive off to unfamiliar lands but I did for brunch! So off to East Van we went. After a mess of U-turns and detours due to construction, we finally made our way to the restaurant and luckily found lots of street parking. As we entered the cute blue and yellow schemed resto, we were promptly greeted and seated by the window. The menu was simple enough - choose between an egg sandwich or eggs benny, or other breakfast delights such as pancakes, french toast and chicken and waffles (it looked amazing as it was served to another guest... I must try it next time!). I decided on the egg sandiwch instead, which was essentially an eggs benedict but with just one serving. A very useful flowchart style menu was used to create my egg sandwich. I chose the Double-smoke Bacon egg sandwich with hollandaise sauce. Both Andrea and I wanted the Truffle-oil Hashbrowns as well, the server suggested we get the full serving of hashbrowns instead of us ordering a side of it each. Our food came all at once and hot. The presentation was so lovely. A perfectly poached egg glistening on top of hot, smokey, crispy bacon and green all stacked on a nicely browned english muffin and dolloped with a generous amount of thick, pale yellow hollandaise sauce. Everything tasted as it should and the combination of sweet, rich egg and salty, smokey bacon and chewy english muffin with the hollandiase sauce all tying it together was magical. I didn't eat it like a sandwich, instead I used the top muffin to soak up the extra delicious sauce. The truffle-oil potatoes came with their specially created Spicy Ketchup. The server told us the ingredients but I lost him after cinnamon and hot sauce, I think there's nutmeg and gosh who knows how many other yummy spices. The potatoes were all golden and roasted nicely to have a crispy skin and soft hot insides. Paired with the spicy ketchup the truffle-oil taste really made its presence known. There was no denying these were truffle infused! Overall, super friendly, informative and helpful staff. Our server was so easy-going because she helped us pack some extra spicy ketchup for our leftovers, and as she was doing it the bottle top opened and ketchup got all over her! We felt so bad, but she was happy to do it and smiled the whole time! I enjoyed this casual dining spot, way easier eating this sitting on a chair and table but I wouldn't mind the food truck either. No yolk's about it, I'll be back! read more

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Took my family for brunch last week and just about fainted when I got the bill. The food was good, but not that good. Service was great though. read more

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It is also, the absolute BEST one. After hearing incredible things about The Yolks truck from my sweetheart, we decided to go and check out their physical location (formerly the home of sketchy steak joint The Brave Bull). We arrived at 11am on a Saturday morning, typically the most hellish time to go to any brunch specific restaurant. We were greeted quickly and told that we would have a 20 minute wait. To kill time we decided to check out The Gourmet Warehouse a couple across the street. What an AMAZING time we had in there checking out nifty doo dads and things that we absolutely didn't need but would inevitably buy because they were just to cute to leave without. Before we knew it, our 20 minutes was up and we strolled back up to Yolk's where we were seated quickly and greeted by the most adorable server! Funny, friendly and talkative! Servers either LOVE me or HATE me because I make a tonne of corny jokes and generally want to get to know them a little bit. After some years in the industry, I know how much it lightened up my shift when someone took the time to talk to me, so...I pass it along now when I can. Anyway, this server ( who's name I cannot remember - fail) was wonderful! I ordered a Hot Apple Cider - which was not just hot apple juice! It was lovely, some spicey goodness in there too! I ordered waffles with whipped cream, raspberries and a side of bacon and they were ABSOLUTELY PERFECT. My one complaint, more raspberries....always more berries. These are some of the best waffles I've ever had! We were seated at one of their large tables with two other couples that we didn't know, and that was kind of a neat experience. We talked a little and marvelled at each others dishes! ( The girl next to me ordered Chicken & Waffles!) The only part of this experience that sucked was the bathroom. Why, Why WHY is it sub-zero in there? That was a sad way to end my lovely trip to Yolk's.... read more

Yolks - Beautiful photography of the neighbourhood lines the walls! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This review would be better if it weren't for their stingy business practice of always rounding your bill up, even if you are paying by credit card and EVEN IF THEY'RE SUPPOSED TO ROUND DOWN. Our bill came to $30.71, and they had added a "Rounding Adjustment" of 4 cents to make it $30.75, even though that is incorrect rounding and I was paying with a credit card... Small amount yes, but very dishonest and poor business practice. I can't support a company that has such poor ethics that they feel the need to squeeze extra pennies out of customers. read more

Finally checked out this place after it being on our list for ages. My first impressions of the place is that it was a little outdated and looked kind of hipsterish but then you get seated and quickly fall in love with the place. The servers are soo friendly and clearly really love their job. And who doesn't love a happy server who makes the experience fun as well? They were so attentive in making sure we had what we needed and had lots of good recommendations. The eggs benny over the lemon truffle hash is sooo good! I thought at first the portions were a little small but for me it was just right! Will definitely be coming back again ;) read more

Yolks - eggs benny with double smoked bacon and lemon truffle hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

There's been a lot of hype with Yolk's since the opening of its restaurant so have wanted to check it out. Came here on a Monday afternoon around 2pm and was seated within five minutes as it wasn't a busy time. My husband ordered the special, which were two bennys with slow cooked pork, and I ordered from the flow chart menu - two bennys with portobello mushrooms and parm, and ordered mine with the lemon truffle hash to share. I really enjoyed my bennys, but the truffle hash was SOO GOOD! It's a must try and must eat with their spicy ketchup! You can put that sh** on er'ything! I wanted to try their freshly squeezed orange juice but their machine was down when I went. Boo. Detracted one star because I came out smelling like diner food... not enjoyable when I'm going on with my day and my hair smells like cooking oil. Would come again, but not as a regular as food was pretty heavy. read more

Yolks - Portobello mushroom benny with parm & truffle hashbrowns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Good food. Kind of pricey for what it is. They have like 5 different hot sauces that I really enjoyed trying. They have a hot sauce that is actually hot. Their hollandaise is nice quality too. But nothing here is too amazing that if bother coming back. Still searching for a perfect breakfast spot. read more

Yolks - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Long line, sometimes out the door at busy times. I ordered the salmon but there was just a small slice for the price I paid. I don't eat cheese and on the menu it says if something is vegan or not so I assumed there wasn't any cheese on them but I was wrong. I had to scrape off the cheese off the hash browns which just ruined the experience for me. Just know there is cheese on everything and 1 thing is usually $12+ . Will not be coming back. read more

Yolks - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Great food and amazing servers every time! I definitely recommend getting the fresh squeezed orange juice and a Benny. Been multiple times and always happy! Thanks Yolks! read more

One of my favorite spots in Vancouver! I love breakfast and brunch in general, but I must say I have never been disappointed at Yolks. Must have: Chicken and Waffles The chicken is moist and perfectly breaded. It's not your typical fried chicken- it may resemble a chicken finger more so, but I love the crispy and flavorful breading. The waffles are fluffy and comes with a delicious chicken gravy & maple syrup. It's a generous portion as well. Must have: Truffle-Lemon Hashbrowns Perfect amount of lemon and amazing truffle oil flavor! Nicely cooked to a golden brown. You can get the hashbrowns with any entrée for $4.75, but can get it as a side with a poached egg sandwich for a little less. I have tried their specials that change regularly and loved all of them. Their Duck Confit Eggs Benedict is amazing.... What can I say, just go and you won't regret it! :) read more

Yolks - Chicken & waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Expensively delightful. Regardless of spending one hour of my work time to afford Chicken and Waffles and a green Pineapple Mint Smoothie it was all worth it. If you have not tried their chicken 'n waffles yet it is a must. Great comfort food on a rainy day. The chicken gravy combined with the real Canadian maple syrup gave this dish an already amazing edge. The chicken was light a fluffly crisp. The pinapple smoothie, although green, was a delightful wake up to a mid afternoon droll. It even has spinach, but all you could take was a dalliance of pinapple with a hint of mint. What a smooth drink. But beware parking is without sense and and the doorway is always full. So come prepared for a long adventure before sitting at your table. You won't regret your time and money spent. read more

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Chicken & waffles are awesome, must try! $13.50 2 Egg Benny with ham, it was pretty good but I've had better. My English muffin was a bit burned and the mustard on top the hollandaise overpowered. Perfectly poached eggs. $10.75 Side of Bangers, delicious with the mustard. $4 Their regular coffee was only ok, the way to go is their specialty drinks. I had such food and drink envy as I watched folks get their orders. I'll definitely be back to try their other entrees and drinks. Street parking. read more

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I am a sucker for a perfectly poached egg and this is the first time in a long time someone got it perfectly right. I thought I'd be in heaven over the truffle hashbrowns but really felt like it didn't marry well with the rest of my meal, somehow. I'll probably try again next time. They look crispier than they are. Their hollandaise is also on point. So many places managed to screw up this perfect little sauce... but I was smitten. Loved their house hot sauce too! read more

Came to Yolk's on a Thursday morning, not expecting a crowd. However, the restaurant was quite full, which is usually a promising sign. After quickly being seated by one of the staff, I noticed that the restaurant was very hot with little air circulation and there were fruit flies constantly by the table. I ordered the pancakes with the caramel and nut topping and a side of 2 poached eggs, and a friend ordered two poached eggs with the Canadian bacon, hollandaise, and a side of the truffled potatoes. We also got a chocolate milk-the best I've ever had as it is made in house. The food took a little bit longer than average to arrive (30 minutes). When it did arrive, the portions were the perfect size, and each dish was delicious. The staff were kind, but often forgot to bring us what we asked for, such as ketchup or water. Overall: neat breakfast spot, yummy food, and adequate pricing read more

Yolks - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Breakfast/brunch restaurant serving up super yummy egg benedict! Between all the hustle and bustle, we managed to get seated after waiting 20-30 minutes for a table but boy, can I say it was definitely worth the wait! Four of us ordered the egg benedict (different variations of course) and the fifth ordered the pancakes. I really liked the option of getting the traditional hollandaise sauce or white cheddar. I opted for the white cheddar over my smoked salmon benny and it was amazing! We all enjoyed our meal and I would definitely be back if I'm in Vancouver again. read more

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