Whether it’s a quick bite between a morning run and an afternoon paddleboarding session or a more leisurely affair, Vancouver has many memorable brunch options. And it’s not an experience limited to weekends in this cosmopolitan Canadian city. Whether you’re looking for a laid-back restaurant to linger over tea and toast, a romantic destination for a brunch date or a buzzing hotspot to kick off a day of partying with unlimited prosecco, the best brunch in Vancouver promises a memorable time.
A glamorous downtown hotel lays out a breakfast buffet every day of the week. Vegan Middle Eastern dishes—falafel Benny, anyone?—are the attractions at a Mediterranean spot in Hastings/Sunrise. In Richmond, a warehouse-converted café is now popular for its quirky decor and live music nights.
These brunch hotspots are essential for kicking off the day on a high note. Read on for a guide to the best brunch restaurants in Vancouver serving morning must-haves and book on OpenTable today.
These stellar restaurants serving some of the best brunch in Vancouver have a table waiting for you
For a Californian-inspired best brunch in Vancouver – check out Birdies Eats + Drinks in Burnaby
For casually elevated, California-inspired cuisine, Birdies Eats + Drinks is the place to go for the best brunch in Vancouver. The award-winning space encourages you to linger over a leisurely lunch or boozy brunch, with an epic patio and sophisticated yet bang-on-trend indoor dining room. The brunch menu is served until 2 pm on weekends and holidays and is packed with classic breakfast treats and innovative new dishes. The avo benny comes on artisan bread with crispy potatoes and a house salad, while the hippie hash features potatoes, feta, avocado and red onion in a mustard jus – perfect options for vegetarians. For those that prefer a bit of meat with their brunch, the chicken and liege waffles with maple syrup is a sweet and savoury treat, while the sunrise burrito is packed with spicy chorizo, charred corn and refried beans.
For ocean-fresh and farm-to-table dishes – head to PeakFine at Sparkling Hill in Vernon
PeakFine at Sparkling Hill has recently been revitalised inside and through its menu offerings. The ocean-fresh, farm-to-table concept from chef James brings local Canadian ingredients together into globally inspired dishes. Enjoy one of the best breakfasts in Vancouver with dishes such as the Sparkling omelette with bacon, jalapeno, Monterey Jack cheese and hashed potatoes, or the triple berry smoothie bowl with house granola and honey-roasted pumpkin seeds. Or, stick around for all-day dining from noon and grab some Creole jumbo prawns with crispy polenta, confit duck “drummettes” with peanut satay and Brussels sprouts, sesame and ginger slaw, or mixed seafood linguine with scallops, prawns and mussels in a sundried tomato and basil cream sauce. All this and more, plus ocean views while you dine.
For panoramic views of the West Coast – start your weekend at Beach House in West Vancouver
Inspired by the West Coast, the seafood-centric menu at Beach House uses only sustainable raw ingredients fresh from the ocean and paired with award-winning wines. Grab a chilled seafood tower for the table from the raw bar and munch on king crab legs, oysters, marinated mussels and clams, prawn cocktail and chilled sashimi, or head straight to the main menu. The Captain Buster’s clam chowder and the ahi tuna tacos are must-try starters, while the maple soy sablefish with truffle butter and the crab and shrimp Louie salad are popular mains. Not only do you get treated to some of the best seafood in town – you also get panoramic views of Burrard Inlet, whether you choose to sit on the heated patio or within the elegant indoor dining room.
For a 100% plant-based brunch – try Aleph Middle Eastern Eatery in Hastings/Sunrise
Aleph Middle Easter Eatery stands out for its completely vegan Middle Eastern menu. The plant-based morning spread here stars a falafel benny on a zaatar oil-smothered pita and turmeric hollandaise—best paired with a pear cucumber juice or a tahini smoothie. Lunchier selections include falafel with mint and cilantro, and an enoki mushroom shawarma. Enjoy it all in a cozy space that takes cues from a Levantine courtyard. And take home a gluten-free tahini brownie or a slice of olive oil lemon cake for a treat later.
For one of the best brunch in Vancouver serving Persian breakfast – visit Delara in Kitsilano
This chic lattice-screened retreat scored a MICHELIN nod for its complex dishes, which feature all the MVPs of fine Persian cuisine: dried limes, fresh herbs, yogurt, and more. For chef Bardia Ilbeiggi (of acclaimed Vancouver spots including Farmer’s Apprentice and L’Abattoir), Delara serves as a homage to his Iranian roots. The soulful spot is also worth a visit for its scenic interiors, filled with hanging greenery and paintings by local artist Golnaz Kianipour. Early birds will be rewarded with the sought-after fesenjoon stew—a sweet and sour Iranian dish made with braised chicken and pomegranate molasses and walnut sauce. Or sample the omelette packed with house-made beef sausage, braised oyster mushrooms, fresh greens and caramelised onions.
For a contemporary Afghan brunch – book a table at Zarak by Afghan Kitchen in Mount Pleasant
Rev up your weekend brunch with mimosa flights or the Kapisa (a drink made with jasmine tea, white chocolate, and mango pulp) at this sophisticated Afghan space. Then make way for an enticing mid-morning meal that includes fusion fare such as “The Brick” French toast with candied pistachio, apple and ginger compote and spiced apricot mascarpone, or the full Afghan with turkey sausages, eggs, bean curry, potato flatbread, eggplant and cumin mushrooms. Or opt for another flight—sample all three of Zarak by Afhan Kitchen’s benedict variations, including a zingy chutney hollandaise version. The result is a contemporary Afghan brunch you won’t find anywhere else in Vancouver.
For curing a hangover – don’t skip Homer Street Café & Bar in Yaletown
Top-notch comfort food that even the MICHELIN guide noticed awaits at this inviting bistro. Sidle up to the Chef’s Bar and order chilaquiles with ancho chilli and chicken, brined in a signature sauce overnight, then cooked on the fire-engine-red rotisserie. Or live large with the crowd-favourite Homer Street Café‘s big breakfast, a hearty plate of house sausage, bacon, two eggs any style, plus crispy Russet potatoes and toast. If you’re not craving a nap after your extra-hearty AM feast, stroll the hip Yaletown surroundings.
For one of the best brunch spots in Vancouver for tacos and cocktails – try Ophelia in Mount Pleasant
This swish Mexican restaurant (another spot on MICHELIN’s Best Brunch list) is an ode to chef Francisco Higareda’s mother and his experiences at MICHELIN-starred powerhouses in France and Spain. Come for weekend brunch offering superb tacos, ahi tuna tostadas, and a Tex-Mex breakfast with refried beans and chorizo hash. Wash it all down with a cocktail from the dedicated brunch drinks menu such as the Call Me in the Afternoon, a potent blend of mezcal and cava, or sip on a refreshing cold-pressed apple and mint juice. For the grand finale, splurge on the ultimate Mexican sweet treat, tres leches cake—Ophelia’s exceptional version is crowned with housemade lime whipped cream.
For a special occasion brunch – book at Notch8 in Downtown
Find one of Vancouver’s most elegant brunches at the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. Notch8’s interiors evoke the glamour of 1930s rail travel, most evident in the train car-inspired booths with chic grey curtains. There’s a breakfast buffet daily, plus an à la carte menu that tempts with fresh fruit, a cinnamon-spiced chia seed bowl, benedicts, and omelettes. Weekends feature a more elaborate brunch buffet (bookable as an OpenTable Experience), decked with a chef’s carving station, egg stations, and a cavalcade of sweets and savouries that make for tough decisions. Brunch can also take the form of an afternoon tea at this luxe downtown hotel, thanks to ever-changing tiers of canapés, scones, and desserts.
For one of the best brunch destinations in Vancouver for farm-to-table fare – try Honey Salt—Parq Vancouver in Stadium District
Honey Salt-Parq Vancouver at the JW Marriott is modelled after its mothership in Las Vegas. The Vancouver location is also owned by culinary power couple Elizabeth Blau and Kim Canteenwalla, and it celebrates British Columbian bounty via locally rooted farm-to-table menus. Settle into a pale green banquette or a perch on the covered terrace as you feast on morning fare influenced by Blau and Canteenwalla’s home kitchen. Brunch is served from 10:30 am until 3 pm on weekends, and is packed with a multitude of dishes designed to help you refuel after a busy week. The Biloxi fried chicken benedict is a new take on a brunch classic, while the BC smoked salmon board and egg white frittata are house favourites. Push the boat out with a Nova Scotia lobster galette, or satisfy that sweet tooth with Dutch baby pancakes with cinnamon-whipped mascarpone.
For a retro-style café with live music – The Story Cafe – Eatery and Bar in Richmond
Step into The Story Cafe – Eatery and Bar in Richmond, a nostalgic café that was once a warehouse, now popular for its procession of international dishes, quirky decor, welcoming staff, and live music nights. Brunch is churned out daily, featuring faithful favourites such as Egg in Purgatory (three eggs baked in tomato sauce with bratwurst and mozzarella), and several stellar benny choices, available in crab cake or fried chicken versions. Grab a seat next to the garage door-style windows inside or on the heated and covered patio. Either way, you’ll be treated to a view of the handsome 1968 Austin-Healey convertible parked out front—ask staff about its story.
For a comforting brunch with a group – visit The Lobby – Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier in North Van
West Coast-inspired fare draws crowds to The Lobby – Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier, the acclaimed restaurant in the lobby of a Shipyards boutique hotel. That theme is showcased prominently on its breakfast and weekend brunch menu—the former includes a spread of quintessentially Canadian back bacon, any-style eggs, and potato Lyonnaise. In the warmer months, sit on the patio and soak in enchanting North Shore mountain and downtown Vancouver views. Though the red leather banquettes indoors are also welcoming and are as suited to vacationers who want to linger as to those eager to explore the city.
Whether you’re heading out on a brunch date or planning an exciting get-together with friends, the best brunches in Vancouver are scattered around the city and promise a memorable time. From bottomless brunches to laid-back neighbourhood gems, from elegant breakfast buffets to all-day brunch menus – the best brunch spots in Vancouver suit any taste or budget. Start your culinary adventure today, the best brunch places in Vancouver await.
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