Best Diners in Vancouver

"The Wallflower is a place for all types of eaters: vegans, celiacs and omnivores. This casual, hipster joint offers breakfast every day until 4PM and is often lined up on weekends. Try the polenta omelette with your choice of fillings -- it gets my vote for best vegan brunch plate in town."

"The Wallflower specialises in offering veganised classic comfort food. There are scrambles for brunch and all the typical diner breakfast food you’d expect only plant-based. The vegan peanut butter banana French toast goes down very well!"

"On those bleary-eyed mornings when only heaping comfort grub hits the spot, make for Main Street. Neighbourhood hangout Lucy Eastside Diner (facebook.com/lucyseastsidediner) – one of Vancouver’s few 24-hour eateries – serves good value breakfasts from traditional eggs and bacon to smoked salmon scrambles. The rest of the day, slide onto a counter perch and faceplant into well-priced burgers, fried chicken sandwiches or made-from-scratch soups."

"Open 24 hours, Lucy’s is better as a novelty meal than as a destination breakfast. If you want the best experience, go one night after some heavy drinking and treat yourself to one of the signature milkshakes and their fried egg sandwich. Hours: Open 24/7Where: 2708 Main Street"

"A post shared by Isabella | Vancouver (@roostervelt) on Feb 11, 2016 at 7:53pm PST. A 24-hour eatery with retro décor that whips up some delicious eats. They have an all day and all night breakfast special for those who like to eat breakfast food all the time."

"The lowdown: Fifties-style booths lined with mini jukeboxes and vintage memorabilia greet all who enter The Templeton, the most nostalgic dining experience on Vancouver’s Granville strip. It may have started as a diner in 1934, but today’s menu has kept up with the times, serving organic burgers, veggie bacon and—gasp—avocado toast. Must-order: Go traditional with a Big Ass Breakfast of eggs, bacon, french toast and buttermilk pancakes, or freshen it up with the Hakai Omelette filled with wild smoked salmon, cream cheese and red onions."

"The Templeton won an outstanding achievement award from the BC heritage society back in 1997 and has been a diner since 1934 under various names. Probably the highest quality diner on this list, The Templeton is the place to go when your parents or grandparents want to have a great breakfast in a setting they would have experienced as kids. Hours: Sunday/Tuesday to Thursday, 8:30AM-10PM, Friday/Saturday, 8:30AM-11PM and Sunday, 8:30AM-11PMWhere: 1087 Granville Street"

"This Granville strip staple doubles as a time machine that will transport you back to the heyday of classic diner cooking. With all day breakfast, free-run eggs and enough vegetarian options to keep every person in your party happy, The Templeton continues to be go-to spot for all-day b-fast in Vancouver."

"A post shared by Ovaltine Cafe (@ovaltinecafeyvr) on Feb 5, 2017 at 11:03am PST. As one of Vancouver’s oldest restaurants, the Ovaltine Cafe has withstood the test of time with some of the best home-style french toast and cuppa joes. Address: 251 E Hastings Street, VancouverPhone: 604-685-7021"

"One of the oldest restaurants in Vancouver, Ovaltine has been in operation since 1943. Great food and one of the best diner atmospheres in the city, check out our full write up on the Ovaltine here. Hours: Monday to Saturday, 6:30AM-6PM and Sunday, 6:30AM-2PMWhere: 251 E Hastings Street"

"Like being inside Edward Hopper's Nighthawks diner painting, this time-capsule greasy spoon instantly transports you to the 1940s. Snag a booth alongside the hospital-green walls or, better yet, slide onto a... Top ChoiceSeafood in Yaletown & Granville Island"

"If you find yourself deep in the south, or you’re making a trip to Ikea in Richmond, then this is the spot for you. Nestled inside Northern Building Supply, the Northern Cafe is the most authentic diner on this list. Grab some lumber or hardware, then treat yourself to a burger or some chicken strips before you start your home improvement project."

"A post shared by Jill (@jillonjill) on Jul 26, 2017 at 12:11pm PDT. This hole-in-the-wall diner is definitely one to keep on your radar. It’s literally above a hardware store."

"Home to one of the best BLT’s in Vancouver, Save on Meats will give you that hometown feel with tons of options and of course, “Adult Milkshakes” – who wouldn’t want that?. Address: 43 W Hastings Street, VancouverPhone: 604-569-3568. Facebook | Twitter | Instagram"

"A Gastown staple, Save On Meats prides itself on some of the best burgers in the city. Build your own, and then get a boozy milkshake alongside it to complete the experience. Heck maybe, even pick up some ground chuck at the adjacent butcher shop."

"Douce Diner has brought from-scratch diner-style breakfast to the North Shore. Offering up breakfast and lunch fare daily, with some brunch-style weekend features, Douce Diner focuses on classic breakfast offerings and hearty, satisfying meals."

"These are challenging times, to say the least, and we hope you're well, staying healthy and finding new ways to support each other amidst this uncertain environment. At Douce Diner, we celebrate social gatherings and feel sad to see our tables"

"6345 Fraser Street, Vancouver Tel: 604-322-1001 Web: www.magdasrestaurant.ca Twitter: n/a Advice: No reservations. Some of my friends and I often get together on Sunday mornings for breakfast at various eateries around the city, each of us takes turns on suggesting…"

"A post shared by Argo Cafe (@argocafe) on Feb 8, 2017 at 10:46pm PST. Another one of Vancouver’s oldest diners, the Argo Cafe used to be a greasy spoon-type until 2004 when it was turned something like no other. The team here creates between seven to ten specials per day so be sure to stop by for a bowl of hot soup and a sandwich."

"Sitting just off Main Street and 2nd Ave, Argo Cafe came under new ownership in 2004 and has been shining ever since. A classic diner with a wide variety of fusion dishes, Argo definitely has something for everyone. Keep it simple with a burger and a side of soup, or go for broke with one of their daily specials."

"Enter the lobby of the RBC Royal Bank at the corner of Georgia and Burrard streets, and head up the escalator that's directly in front of you. At the top you'll find one of the largest First Nations artworks in Western Canada. Measuring 98ft (30m) long and 8ft (2.5m) high, the nine carved and painted red cedar panels of the spectacular 'Ksan Mural cover an entire wall of the building."

"One of the oldest and largest museums in Canada, Vancouver was established in 1894. Museums of Vancouver was founded by Art, Historical, and Scientific Association of Vancouver. If you want to know about the cultural, human and natural history of the city from ancient times to modern times you should visit this museum as it organizes a lot of exhibitions."

"Use the False Creek ferry service to visit Vanier Park, where you'll find the Museum of Vancouver, Vancouver Maritime Museum or HR MacMillan Space Centre Places to stay in Granville Island"

"Vancouver's best museum is studded with spectacular First Nations totem poles and breathtaking carvings – but it's also teeming with artifacts from cultures around the world, from Polynesian instruments to Cantonese opera costumes. Take one of the free daily tours (check ahead for times) for some context, but give yourself at least a couple of hours to explore on your own. It's easy to immerse yourself here. "

"If you enjoy crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside fried chicken, then this is the place for you. Win Win Chick-N is a gem in Vancouver and Steveston’s fast-food scene. Family-owned and brilliantly run, this Filipino-themed spot grows more popular by the day."

"Win Win Chick-N serves the most delicious fried chicken in Steveston Village & Main Street. Our chickens are dairy free, peanut free locally sourced & hand breaded. We also serve freshly made french fries, and a must try, our homemade gravy."

"You can tell when fried chicken isn’t made with the best oils but this was just perfect. Not greasy, extremely well cooked and lea..."

"I passed by the hole in the wall while on a walk to explore the neighbourhood. Dine in is still closed because of COVID, but was curious enough after see..."

"Haida sandwich is a chain fast food restaurant with branches in Toronto and Vancouver; it is a great place to grab a bite for dinner and lunch with your family; even if you can’t make it to the restaurant, you don’t need to worry because the food can be delivered to anywhere you like; you can also take your food out if you don’t feel like sitting in; Haida also respects people with different tastes meaning that it uses halal meat and produces halal food; it has a menu full of diverse foods which you can choose from and experience a delightful lunch or dinner along with your family. Name of the restaurant: Haida Sandwich. Phone number : +1 604-971-6021"

"If you’re a resident of North Vancouver or have a visit to North Vancouver, or you’re looking for a great place to have a high-quality fast food dinner, then the Haida sandwich is the place to go. Haida is one of the best fast-food restaurants in North Vancouver; Haida has a diverse menu with various foods from appetizers to pizzas, sandwiches, and desserts; you can sit in and have your food, or you can order from home and have it delivered to you, or you can order and take it out; Haida also has some special offers like with getting an appetizer or dessert, you will get another free appetizer or dessert. Name of the restaurant: Haida Sandwich"

"Haida Sandwich, one of the best fast-foods in North Vancouver that is perfect for families, makes all the sandwiches fresh, and you will experience an exceptional taste there. It is bringing the best Iranian dishes into the market. What Does It Look Like?"

"The third sight-seeing location was Lighthouse Park along the coast and displayed Vancouver city in the distance. At last, our final, spur of the moment location was a view of BC Place (Vancouver’s Whitecap’s Stadium). We walked around Vancouver and ended up overlooking a gorgeous nighttime view of the cityscape. Most of Day 2 was spent with our friends, taking photos and playing tourist throughout Vancouver."

"This one’s a small space, but, hey, it’s an island without the crowds you’d find on Granville Island. Watch the boat traffic navigate the Fraser River, forage on wild blackberries when in season and stroll the path just north of the park where you might encounter horses or, at the very least, um,...evidence of them. A good alternative for the similar views is the dog-friendly Fraser River Park."