I have never reviewed the Acme Cafe as it features prominently on my bias list, and frankly, I like it too much. I don’t want more people to go there, it is difficult enough to get a seat on weekends as it is. I usually go for dinner, but I will admit brunch is delicious [...]
Passionately organic, Aphrodite’s is a neighborhood cafe and pie shop serving brunch, dinner and 15 kinds of pie. Located across the street from Banyen Books, Aphrodite’s draws an alternative crowd and is always busy. For weekend brunch, expect to sign a waiting list (scrum pictured) and employ some patience. The reason to wait, aside from [...]
The Tomato Fresh Food Cafe is a Cambie street classic that relocated to Kitsilano. It has a very clean interior and opens out onto a nice patio that has quickly become my brunch go-to. A great neighborhood spot, the menu is filled with fresh, organic comfort food. It can be busy on the weekend, but [...]
The first time I went to Pagliacci’s for brunch I didn’t know any better. The complementary toasted sesame bagels and cream cheese and jam arrived and I just dug in. How could I resist? They were chewy and warm and crunchy in one go. And they filled up precious space in my belly.
If only I [...]
Perched on 4th in the heart of Kitsilano, Sophie’s Cosmic Cafe is a popular brunch spot all through the year. It typically takes a few minutes to get a table, and longer waits are common on the weekend. When you are finally seated, chances are you will find yourself wrapped in a funky red booth, [...]