Best brunch in Vancouver
Where to brunch in Vancouver — neighbourhood cafés, all-day breakfast counters and weekend institutions.
Top brunch spots in Vancouver
12 locals' picks — neighbourhoods, price tiers and what to order.
Beaucoup Bakery
$South Granville
Pastry-first, grab and go to Granville Island.
Order: Almond croissant
Bufala
$$Kerrisdale
Pizza-for-brunch crowd-pleaser.
Order: Brunch pizza
Forage
$$$West End
Farm-to-table brunch inside the Listel.
Order: Ocean Wise smoked salmon scramble
Jam Cafe
$$Downtown
The city's most famous brunch lineup.
Order: Red velvet pancakes
Medina Cafe
$$Downtown
Belgian-Moroccan brunch landmark.
Order: Liège waffles with lavender chocolate
Nelson the Seagull
$$Gastown
Indie bakery-café, slow-pour coffee.
Order: Avocado toast & sourdough
OEB Breakfast Co.
$$$Yaletown
Patio over False Creek, premium eggs benny.
Order: Soul in a Bowl
Sophie's Cosmic Cafe
$$Kitsilano
Kitschy 80s diner, Kits weekend ritual.
Order: Cosmic French toast
Tableau Bar Bistro
$$$Coal Harbour
French bistro brunch in Loden Hotel.
Order: Croque madame
The Dunbar
$$Dunbar
Neighborhood diner, locals' favourite.
Order: Lemon ricotta pancakes
Tractor Everyday Healthy Foods
$$Kitsilano
Counter-service, plant-forward brunch.
Order: Power bowls + frittata
Yolks
$$Strathcona
All-day breakfast counter, no fuss.
Order: Bennies on house biscuits
Frequently asked
- Local favourites include Granville Island and the all-day kitchen at Vij's. We prioritise spots that take walk-ins or open early on weekends.