Brunch in Vancouver, BC

For those with a sweet tooth, breakfast is your first chance of the day to indulge. And nothing satisfies that craving quite like a couple of pieces of golden brown, grilled-to-perfection French toast. These breakfast joints are putting their unique twists on this brunch staple, all to glorious, delicious effect.

After all that early-morning exercise and fresh air, a decadent weekend brunch is exactly what’s called for. Whether you’re craving bennies and strong coffee in a casual setting or seasonal crepes with a cup of Earl Grey, these Vancouver spots have you waking up on the right side of the bed.

Pancakes are irresistible and Vancouverites are lucky to have tons of options for enjoying this fluffy breakfast dish. Throwing fresh flavours and ingredients into the mix, these local eateries take old classics to new heights. Check out their menus and plan your nap time accordingly. [Photo courtesy of Jam Cafe]

Have your (pan)cake and eat it too! From traditional French croissants to homemade eggs benedict, Vancouver’s Kerrisdale Village is a historic and quiet neighbourhood offering many culinary surprises on a weekend morning.

When it comes to comforting breakfast foods, it doesn’t get much better than digging into a warm bowl of oatmeal. This healthful morning meal gets the gourmet treatment at these Vancouver eateries, with the addition of sweet fruit slices, crunchy nuts and other tasty toppings.

What’s better than brunch you ask? A boozy brunch of course! Decadent plates of eggs Benny and pancakes are even more indulgent when accompanied by a mimosa. Who wouldn’t want to wake up to an effervescent blend of fresh-squeezed orange juice and sparkling wine or champagne. If you want to start your morning with a bit of fizz, these Vancouver breakfast spots are doing our favourite daytime cocktail just right. Bottom’s up!

If Sunday brunch is the ultimate morning-after remedy, then New Year’s Day brunch is perhaps the most important daytime dining event of the year. If you’re going to be ringing in 2017 with plenty of bubbly, you’d better make some delicious recovery plans for January 1. Whether you’re in dire need of starchy carbs to soak up the booze or looking to down a few celebratory mimosas, these Vancouver restaurants have you sorted.

It’s easy to find a place to satisfy your Chinese food cravings on weekend mornings in Vancouver. Many local Chinese families go for dim sum at least once a week – it’s a delicious tradition and a great way to spend quality family time with each other. A wide variety of bite-sized options are served in mini steam baskets with freshly brewed tea on the side. Here are some of our top dim sum places you must try!

Breakfast need not always include eggs and bacon. Many Vancouver restaurants make use of alternate ingredients such as tofu, cous cous, vegetables and potatoes to create delicious, egg-free breakfast dishes. Even the most discerning vegans (and those who are simply egg-adverse) will find something on the menu at these daytime eateries. [Image: Heirloom Vegetarian Restaurant]

Brunch on the West Coast is a hearty tradition, and these Vancouver restaurants know how to live up to the hype with their incredible eggs Benedict dishes. Topped with savoury meats (or fresh veggies) and covered in creamy hollandaise sauce, these crowd-pleasing breakfast Bennies are worth waking up for. [Photo credit: iStock.com/Nicole S. Young]

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, which is why it’s key to know where to find toast, bacon and eggs just the way you like them, seven days a week. From diners to dives to fine dining, Vancouver has plenty of weekday breakfast spots where you can start your morning with a satisfied belly. [Photo courtesy of Cafe Medina]

Calling all waffle enthusiasts! Whether you’re a lover of soft and sweet Liege-style waffles or you prefer the classic, light and crispy Brussels-style waffle, Vancouver is home to plenty of sweet spots to satisfy your cravings. With many of these local eateries also serving waffles with unique savoury toppings, waffles are now acceptable for any meal of the day!