Best Lunch Restaurants in Vancouver

"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."

"A post shared by PIER 7 Restaurant + Bar (@pier7restaurant) on Jan 30, 2017 at 3:01pm PST. Sitting on the water next to Lonsdale Quay, this North Vancouver restaurant offers a beautiful view of downtown Vancouver. From 3 to 6, and again from 9 to close, Pier 7’s Happy Hour features seven different appetizers, all for less than $10."

"With 180° ocean front views of the downtown Vancouver skyline and Stanley Park, no other restaurant in North Vancouver gets you this close to the water. PIER 7, sits in the revitalized Lower Lonsdale Shipyards and is right next to the Lonsdale Quay, shops & attractions.Open 7-days a week for lunch,...See more"

"A post shared by Hanna McLean (@hannamclean_) on Aug 19, 2018 at 10:14am PDT. Bagels are life, and if you agree, head to one of Rosemary Rocksalt’s locations in Vancouver. While they offer several varieties of our favourite round carb (other than doughnuts) the signature Rosemary Rocksalt variety is a winner if you’re opting for a truly tasty breakfast bagel sandwich or just simply cream cheese filling."

"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."

"This all-day breakfast joint has three locations in Vancouver, so the next time you’re hankering for a simpler and affordable stack of flapjacks, check this spot out. The Basic offers straight-up OG pancakes alongside a banana option. Address: 1031 Davie Street, VancouverPhone: 604-682-3683"

"A post shared by thebasiceats (@thebasiceats) on Mar 21, 2020 at 10:36am PDT. This Vancouver all-day breakfast and lunch diner-style spot began offering a limited menu this week. You can hit up The Baisc from Thursday to Sunday from 9 a.m."

"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."

"Green Leaf Cafe is known for their aburi sushi, but OMG 😱, did you know they have deep fried sushi rolls?. – 📷: "OMG" @greenleafcafeburnaby The spicy OMG is a deep tempura fried roll with prawn and salmon, crabmeat, and avocado, served with soy glaze and drizzled with wasabi sauce."

"Green Leaf is known for their aburi sushi, but they also have oshi sushi. The food here is delicious, and it’s not too far from the airport – perfect if you’re doing a quick layover in Vancouver!. LOCATION: 3416 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC"

"Staff are awesome and fun to be around they really make the experience joyful. By far the best sushi I have had on the Nort..."

"Owned by world-renowned celebrity chef Hidekazu Tojo, Tojo's is arguably the most famous Vancouver sushi restaurant: It's a favorite among celebrities and locals alike. Joe Perry of Aerosmith is just one of the many stars who love this Vancouver landmark, declaring to the Georgia Straight that "It wouldn't be a stop in Vancouver if I didn't go there at least once." Although Tojo's does offer a la carte options, it's famous for its omakase ("leave it up to us") dinners: After asking about your likes and dislikes, Chef Tojo et al create a customized dinner just for you. The only downside to this sushi haven is the price: Omakase dinners run $80 - $180 per person."

"Locals can tell you it was photo-friendly chef Hidekazu Tojo himself who invented the California roll, though there are plenty more elusive creations to taste at his eponymous, special-occasion-ready restaurant. Order the omakase—it changes regularly, but if you’re lucky the silken, ginger-glazed sablefish, marinated albacore tuna, and snapper with rum sauce will appear alongside sashimi, nigiri, and tempura. Black sesame panna cotta or green tea crème brûlèe round out the experience."

"The home of the California roll, Tojo’s is the place to go when you really want to impress friends from out of town. Chef Tojo continues to experiment with new flavours, plus the recently introduced cocktail hour menu makes this spot more approachable than ever. Hours: Monday to Saturday from 5PM, Cocktail Hour Thursday to Saturday, 4PM-6PMWhere: 1133 West Broadway"

"Known previously as the Presentation House Gallery, this North Van gallery is the largest non-profit photographic gallery in Western Canada. Operating since 1981, The Polygon focuses on – but is not limited to – contemporary photography with an emphasis on Canadian work. The gallery itself is a modern and bright 25.000-square-feet (2322-square-metre) building with stunning water views."

"Just steps away from the hotel, North Vancouver’s stunning new waterfront art attraction, The Polygon Gallery, truly offers a one-of-a-kind space to encounter photography and media art. The Polygon is open Wednesday 10:00am to 5:00pm, Thursday 10:00am to 8:00pm, and Friday to Sunday 10:00am to 5:00pm. No appointments required to view the exhibitions."

"A modernist masterpiece that sits on the water in North Van. And, admission is by donation!. Ironically, this is one of two places on this list where Nemesis Coffee will be setting up shop."

"Kids Market is a shopping mall focused on children (and the kids at heart). Toys, children’s wear, party supplies, costumes, dance clothing, candies, gifts and other specialty items fill the shops in this warehouse-styled mall. With a play area, arcade and caboose, it is definitely a child’s paradise."

"Go straight to the Public Market to meet some locals and discover First Nations art Join a food walking tour of the market, to find fresh and unusual local flavours"

"Everything on our menu is gluten-friendly and over 90% is vegan-friendly. We recommend the Lemongrass Chicken Box, Coconut Curry Tofu Box, and Chili Lime Shrimp Box."