Did you sleep in? Are you hungry, but it’s too early for lunch? Don’t worry! We’ve got you covered with this helpful list of places to grab brunch. These restaurants are all located in, or very close to, Downtown Vancouver so they’re very easy and convenient to get to.
Jam Cafe is an all-day breakfast and lunch joint that has everyone’s mouths watering. Established in Victoria, their success has brought them over to Vancouver. They are located on Beatty street, about a block away from Stadium-Chinatown Skytrain Station. They have something to satisfy every craving, from sweet treats like Triple Stack Pancakes, Red Velvet Pancakes to savory delights like Green Eggs and Ham and Huevos Rancheros. Served by welcoming staff, Jam Cafe is a great family-owned, rustic cafe.
Where: 556 Beatty Street
Hours: Monday to Friday (including holidays) 8:00am to 3:00pm
The Red Wagon is a wonderful neighbourhood joint located on the corner of East Hastings and Garden drive. The Red Wagon not only boasts about its magnificent all-day breakfast and lunch menu, it is also proud of its wide selection of wines on tap and local craft beers. Not only that, they also offer jaw dropping pies by The Pie Shoppe. Feel free to drop by and try out their Pulled Pork Pancakes or their Supertrucke; featuring 22 buttermilk pancakes, pulled pork, crisp pork belly, homefries and toast!
Where: 2296 East Hastings Street
Hours: Monday-Tuesday: 8:00am to 3:00pm. Wednesday through Friday: 8:00am until midnight. Saturday- Sunday: 9:00am until midnight.
Catch 122 offers all their brunch items for $13; served 7 days a week until 4:00pm. Come try out items such as the gastown classic, dirty breakfast and the catch 122! All of these are guaranteed to make your mouth water. Catch 122’s tasty food can be accompanied by any of their brunch cocktails; pretend its 5 o’clock and sip on a mimosa, a bourbon bellini or a espressotini! Yum! Don’t miss out on this great grub+drink combination and go to their location on West Hastings and Abbott street.
Where: 122 West Hastings Street
Hours: Monday: 8:00am to 4:00 pm; Tuesday – Thursday: 8:00am to 10:00pm; Friday: 8:00am to 10:30pm; Saturday: 9:00am to 10:30pm; Sundays: 9:00am to 4:00pm.
Bottomless mimosas. period.
Also featuring incredible Eggs Benny, comfy couches and a cozy, cute atmosphere. Located in Yaletown, close to Mainland and Helmcken street, it is very easy to get to. Go for the Hangouver Cure which is Fettuccine Alfredo, bacon, a poached egg and a vodka shot. Then stay for the bottomless mimosas.
Where: 1131 Mainland St
Specific Brunch Hours: Friday, Saturday and Sunday: 10:00am to 3:00am
Twisted Fork offers fantastic brunch options for $15.50 each. Favourites include the Eggs Benny and the Banana stuffed brioche French Toast. Same as Catch 122, Twisted Fork has a variety of brunch cocktails and mocktails that will complement your food quite well such as the Absinthe Pie and the Grandaddy Mimosa. And since waiting in line for a table in the rain is not pleasant, you can check how long the wait is right here.
Where: 1147 Granville Street
Hours: 7 days a week from 8:00am to 3:00pm