Best Lunch Restaurants in Granville Island

"Tucked away on a quiet side street, Farmer’s Apprentice is a laid-back, farm-to-table eatery known for its ever-changing menu. Renowned Chef Dave Gunawan (named Vancouver Magazine's Chef of the Year 2014) crafts his dishes based on what the local farmers offer. The room itself is warm and inviting, adorned with floral bouquets, just like a real home."

"Proof that a seriously good dinner restaurant can also be an excellent brunch spot. Expect feel-good music, a cozy room and real fresh-squeezed orange juice set out on the counter beside the breakfast pies. Menu changes weekly."

"Book ahead to nab one of the 30 or so seats in this cozy bistro, where chef-owner David Gunawan and his team in the open kitchen craft wildly...Read More"

"If you’re looking for a waterfront seafood restaurant with spectacular views of Downtown Vancouver then look no further. Located in the Shipyards District, Pier 7 is renown for their great happy hour specials, fresh local seafood and perhaps the best patio in North Vancouver. I like to come here for their spectacular seafood boils on Thursdays and Sundays."

"We recommend taking the Seabus over in the morning, exploring the area a little bit (don’t forget to check out the Polygon Gallery), then chilling on their patio during happy hour. Hours: Monday to Friday, 11:45AM-10PM and Saturday/Sunday, 10:30AM-10PMWhere: 25 Wallace Mews Road"

"A post shared by Rosemary Rocksalt (@rosemaryrocksalt) on Jan 8, 2019 at 5:16pm PST. The savoury counterpart to doughnuts, Rosemary Rocksalt’s Montreal-style bagels have the most delightful chew that goes oh so well with their house mixed cream cheese spreads. There are multiple flavours to choose from, but we are partial to their namesake Rosemary Rocksalt variety."

"A post shared by Cafe Deux Soleils (@cafedeuxsoleils) on Apr 24, 2015 at 10:56am PDT. A longstanding fixture on Commercial Drive, Cafe Deux Soleils is a fam-jam friendly delight and welcomes play dates where parents can tip back a coffee or pint while kids play. It has a play area that doubles as a stage for evening events and features a giant chalkboard kids can doodle on."

"Location: 2096 Commercial Drive, VancouverCategory: Comfort foodDescription: Hearty, healthy comfort food in a unique restaurant that hosts tons of fun events and a wicked happy hour. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner with a variety of options that range from nachos to pot pie to coconut curry.Website: www.cafedeuxsoleils.com"

"Café Deux Soleils places emphasis on comforting soul food with a healthy flair. It is host to many open mic events, featuring everything from music to poetry. The same stage that is used for these events at nighttime doubles as a play area for children during the day, complete with plenty of books, blocks, and coloring activities."

"You'll be jostling for space with chatty locals at this breakfast and lunch joint near the south side of Granville Bridge. But it's worth it: the cozy, super-friendly place is superior to most bacon-and-eggs... Top ChoiceVegan in Downtown & West End"

"I wouldn’t go hereduring covid because it doesn’t seem like their taking the safety measures that have been put in place very seriously.Chef just sitting..."

"The signature dish at this cool sandwich shop on the edge of Gastown is the porchetta and salsa verde (£4.38), and it's worth the inevitable wait in line to get in to the bare-brick and white-tiled interior. Juicy pork belly is seasoned with a herb and salt rub and then wrapped around the loin, roasted, sliced and sandwiched into fresh ciabatta along with crispy crackling and a perky salsa verde. Despite the name, this place also makes an effort with its meat-free options in tasty combos like cumin sweet potato cake with pickled red onion, toasted walnuts and spiced sour cream (£3.83).370 Cambie St, meatandbread.ca"

"menu is fairly simple and straightforward, consisting of meat sandwiches – yet, the restaurant is one of the trendier places to be seen in Gastown. Part of a chain, when there was talk of a Meat and Bread opening in Seattle, the news was widely covered in the press. What the success of the Meat and Bread method demonstrates is how popular a restaurant can be when excellent quality ingredients, top-notch cooking, and good service are combined."

"Kafka’s is one of the longest-standing coffee brands in Vancouver and is the oldest surviving shop that started serving pour-over coffee. This year saw them switch exclusively to a brand new pour-over device (the Espro Bloom) as well as open their third location. The new venue is a masterpiece of interior design, blending 1950’s art deco with Gastown roughness."

"A post shared by Kafka’s (@kafkascoffeetea) on Sep 20, 2020 at 7:05pm PDT. Known for its dedication to quality beverages using brew methods like pour-over and syphon, Kafka’s also has a great pastry and food selection worth checking out if you haven’t already. Address: 151 West Hastings Street, VancouverPhone: 604-829-2220"

"Kafka’s new Gastown venue might be my top aesthetic pick for the whole city. It’s a mind-bending blend of 1950’s art deco curves, modern materials and Gastown brickwork. It’s truly a sight to be seen."

"Parallel 49 Brewing Company has an avocado-green bar and slatted ceilings, long, dark-wood communal tables, and 1950s-era General Fireproofing Company aluminum chairs. The beers taste great and sport creative names; take the Hillbilly Ninja (5% ABV), a hazy pale ale, or the Salty Scot, a “sea salted caramel Scotch ale.” But the best part of the 117-seat “Street Kitchen” is the graffiti-scarred food truck that has been reassembled inside the space, wheels and all. The food cart is actually a clever portal to a full working kitchen."

"It’s hard to believe Parallel 49 only opened a few years ago; the brewery has really exploded since opening. Their brews embody the fun of craft beer and their flavours showcase a diversity of original flavours. The tasting room acts as a refuge for beer afficiandos and newcomers alike, and allows visitors to enjoy sampler sizes of everything from ales, lagers, malts and popular seasonal brews."

"A massive overhaul to their taproom along with a more dedicated shift in focus to start creating some really inventive beer has Parallel ranking much higher than we would have given them credit for a few years back. They are on fire right now, and having the creative minds of Boombox in-house is just an added bonus."

"A post shared by The Yale Saloon (@yalesaloon) on Oct 5, 2018 at 2:50pm PDT. Yeehawwww, get your cowboy hats and dust off those boots. The Yale Saloon will transport you the party days of the Wild West with country style BBQ and line dancing every Friday night."

"The Yale Saloon is where you'll come for the BBQ, stay for the line dancing. When you walk into the Yale, you're almost immediately greeted by a bar and an electric bull. If that isn't an indication for a good time, what is?"

"The largest in-house smoker in the city, offering up southern comfort cooking. These BBQ experts specialize in slow-cooked meats, homemade rubs and sauces with all the fixings."

"A post shared by Jamjar Folk Lebanese Food (@jamjarfolk) on Aug 19, 2018 at 2:17pm PDT. Whether it be South Granville or Commercial Drive, it doesn’t matter where you head off to. If you’re at Jamjar, you’re in for some delicious folk Lebanese food made from scratch."

"49th Parallel is famous for Lucky’s Donuts and (in my view at least) their pretty blue mugs. Their beans are roasted in house and it very tasty. While there are a few 49th Parallel coffee shops in Vancouver, their location in Kitsilano has a beautiful patio area making it one of the cutest places to get coffee."

"Next up we’ve got a couple of spots we’ll call modern classics. This longtime brand from 49th Parallel is no joke, turning out a variety of amazing donuts using all kinds of doughs. Personally, our preferences are their old-fashioned and yeast-based donuts."

"Don’t forget you can save some money when you buy a bakers dozen of Luckys Doughnuts. *Vegan/Gluten Friendly option is also now available. #GetLucky #TheBakersDozen"

"Though Cookies by George is a chain, tragically there is only one location in British Columbia. However, it’s downtown and easily accessible from Burrard SkyTrain Station (in Royal Centre Mall), so there’s that. They are soft and chewy and buttery in the best way; get the peanut butter chocolate chunk cookie, of course."

"A post shared by Glory Juice Co. (@gloryjuiceco) on Nov 22, 2018 at 9:46am PST. Glory Juice is a staple in the city. With multiple locations, this is their first in North Vancouver, and you’ll find it stocked with (obviously) cold-pressed juices, as well as a full menu of nutritious food."

"It sits in the heart of the district–the Timbertrain is one more Gastown gem you need to jot down on your the best coffee in Vancouver bucket list. It’s a train-themed cafe in a sea of fancy shops, boutiques and salons, and also very close to a university campus. So, shoppers and students can be a common sight inside the Timbertian, bringing a jubilant vibe to the place."

"Timbertrain draws harried crowds of tourists and office workers to its tall, narrow, Gastown café which is decked out like a modernist 1920s-inspired railway car. Pour-overs from its ‘slow bar’ are worth waiting for and lingering over. Its African brews burst with vibrant fruit flavors, while its South American offerings envelope tastebuds with rich nuttiness."

"No need to get off the coffee train with the Colombia swiss water decaf at Timbertrain. The notes of berries and toffee are just the ticket to leave that evening coffee FOMO behind. Address: 551 McLean Drive, Vancouver BC"