The 17 Best lunch restaurants in Vancouver

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15 min readJul 20, 2020

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Haida sandwich

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Haida sandwich is one of the best lunch spots that you can find in Vancouver; they serve all kinds of fast food like pizzas, sandwiches, and burgers, and because they’re made with fresh ingredients, they are delicious and have very high quality. Haida has seats available for dining in and also takeout is available and even if you didn’t feel like going out for a bite you can order online via the Haida website or Haida app which is available on Google Play and App store; try online ordering and you will get a discount on your first online order.

  • Restaurant Name: Haida Sandwich
  • Phone Number: (604) 971–6021
  • Website: https://haidasandwich.ca/
  • Address: 121 15th St E, North Vancouver, BC V7L 2P7
  • Opening Hours: 11AM–11PM
  • Dish Type: Pizza, Fast Food
  • Special Diet: Halal, Vegetarian Friendly
  • Price: CA$30 for two people (approx.)
  • Delivery: Yes
  • Yelp Rating: 3.5
  • Google Rating: 4.1
  • Zomato Rating: 3.4
  • Foursquare Rating: 7.3

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Haida catering

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Haida catering is one of the best places that you can find to order food for any kind of ceremony; whether it is a simple family gathering or a business lunch or office meeting doesn’t matter because they have multiple food platters that are already prepared and are waiting to be ordered; they can be enough for any number of guest and they are diverse enough that can fulfill different tastes. To save time, you can order online and they will deliver your order in the fastest time.

  • Restaurant Name: Haida Catering
  • Phone Number: (604) 971–6021
  • Website: https://www.haidacatering.ca/
  • Address: 121 15th St E, North Vancouver, BC V7L 2P7
  • Opening Hours: 11AM–11PM
  • Dish Type: Pizza, Fast Food
  • Special Diet: Halal, Vegetarian Friendly
  • Price: CA$30 for two people (approx.)
  • Delivery: Yes
  • Yelp Rating: 3.5
  • Google Rating: 4.1
  • Zomato Rating: 3.4
  • Foursquare Rating: 7.3

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Marcello Ristorante & pizzeria

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20 years have passed since the time that Marcello brought his experience and passion for cooking southern Italian dishes to Vancouver; he was born in Palermo and from a young age he knew that he wanted to be a professional in the restaurant business. The restaurant’s menu consists of a wide variety of Italian dishes; it has Marcello’s favorites, pizza, pasta, Antipasti, salads, Gnocchi which is traditional Italian hand-made potato & egg dumpling, POLLO ARROSTO, and desserts; they also serve all kinds of drinks from coffees to cocktails and beers.

  • Restaurant Name: Marcello Ristorante & pizzeria
  • Phone Number: (604) 215–7760
  • Website: https://marcellopizzeria.com
  • Address: 1404 Commercial Dr Vancouver, BC V5L 3X9
  • Opening Hours: Sun — Thu, 11:00 AM — 10:30 PM, Fri, 11:00 AM — 11:30 PM, Sat, 11:00 AM — 11:30 AM
  • Price: CA$8 — CA$32
  • cuisine:Italian, Pizza
  • Yelp Rating: 3
  • Google Rating: 4.2
  • Zomato Rating: 3.8
  • Foursquare Rating: 7.3
  • Tripadvisor rate:4
  • special diet:Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
  • features:Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Takeout

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Miku

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Miku specializes in serving seafood like sushi; they have their unique way of making sushi which is called ABURI; it means applying direct fire to the sushi to bring out its natural taste; it is the innovation of the owner of the restaurant Seigo Nakamura. In Miku,the setting is contemporary and delicate and you can experience great water views besides the delicious dishes and desserts, and you can also enjoy great customer service.

  • Restaurant Name: Miku
  • Phone Number: (604) 568–3900
  • Website: mikurestaurant.com
  • Address: 200 Granville Street, Suite 70, Vancouver, BC V6C 1S4
  • Opening Hours: Sun — Wed, 11:30 AM — 10:00 PM, Thu, 11:30 AM — 10:30 PM, Fri — Sat, 11:30 AM — 11:00 PM
  • Price: CA$30 — CA$60
  • cuisine:Japanese, Seafood, Sushi, Asian
  • Yelp Rating: 4.5
  • Google Rating: 4.5
  • Zomato Rating: 3.8
  • Foursquare Rating: 9
  • Tripadvisor rate:4.5
  • special diet:Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
  • features:Takeout, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Reservations, Private Dining, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Waterfront

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Miko sushi

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Miko sushi is a cozy and casual restaurant with a friendly setting that serves all kinds of fresh seafood; their fame is mostly because of their delicious sushi; here is also a great place to spend your lunchtime and have a taste of different types of sushi like crab sushi or giant prawn sushi; other mentionable favorite dishes are salmon sashimi, deep — fried eggplant, and veggie roll; one other great feature of this restaurant is their pricing; you can eat whatever you want and in the end, you will be shocked how affordable your meal has been.

  • Restaurant Name: Miko Sushi
  • Phone Number: (604) 681–0339
  • Address: 1335 Robson Street Vancouver, BC V6E 1C6
  • Opening Hours: Mon — Fri, 11:30 AM — 2:00 PM, Mon — Sat, 5:00 PM — 10:15 PM
  • Price:CA$20 — CA$26
  • cuisine:Japanese, Sushi, Asian
  • Yelp Rating: 3.5
  • Google Rating: 4.3
  • Zomato Rating: 4.3
  • Foursquare Rating: 8.8
  • Tripadvisor rate:4.5
  • special diet:Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
  • features:Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service

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Bauhaus restaurant

Bauhaus restaurant food
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Bauhaus serves famous and traditional German dishes by adding a modern taste to them; it is one of the best German bars and restaurants around the world according to CNN and was also on the list of 100 best restaurants in Canada. Here, they offer two menus; one is casual which includes German classics, desserts, Friday lunch special, starters, and entrees; the other one is Chefs tasting menu which has four different courses that each come with its special wine pairing; you can also order from starters, intermediate dishes, main course, and desserts.

  • Restaurant Name: Bauhaus Restaurant
  • website:https://bauhaus-restaurant.com/
  • Phone Number: (604) 974–1147
  • Address: 1 W Cordova St, Vancouver, BC V6B 1C8, Canada
  • Opening Hours: Sun — Thu,5:00 PM — 10:30 PM, Frim 11:30 AM — 2:30 PM, Fri — Sat, 5:00 PM — 11:00 AM
  • Price:CA$12 — CA$49
  • cuisine:European, Contemporary, German, Central European
  • Yelp Rating: 4
  • Google Rating: 4.5
  • Zomato Rating: 3.9
  • Foursquare Rating: 8.5
  • Tripadvisor rate:4.5
  • special diet:Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
  • features:Reservations, Seating, Parking Available, Street Parking, Valet Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Private Dining, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service

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SHIZENYA on Hornby

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SHIZENYA first opened its doors on its customers in 2009; they are the first Japanese restaurant to serve natural and organic food like organic salads or sushi with brown rice; great customer service and reasonable prices are other great features of this place besides being fresh and healthy; so if you care about your health and love Japanese food, you should try this place for a quick lunch; you would surely enjoy it.

  • Restaurant Name: Shizenya on Hornby
  • website: http://shizenya.ca
  • Phone Number: (604) 568–0013
  • Address: 965 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 3G5, Canada
  • Opening Hours: Sun, 11:30 AM — 9:00 PM
    Mon — Sat, 11:30 AM — 10:00 PM
  • Price:CA$20 — CA$50
  • cuisine:Japanese, Sushi, Asian
  • Yelp Rating: 4
  • Google Rating: 4.4
  • Zomato Rating: 4.6
  • Foursquare Rating: 8.8
  • Tripadvisor rate:4.5
  • special diet:Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
  • features:Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service

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The sandbar seafood restaurant

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The sandbar offers an eccentric atmosphere and views and delicious and fresh food in a single package; its patio is located under the Granville Street Bridge; you can have freshly made sushi from the sushi bar which is open all week from 5 PM and also other dishes; you can also have brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 AM to 3 PM; also every night, you can enjoy live music in their lounge. There, you are greeted by great servers who help you pick your food and the drink that goes best with your food.

  • Restaurant Name: The Sandbar Seafood Restaurant
  • website: www.vancouverdine.com/
  • Phone Number: (604) 669–9030
  • Address: 1535 Johnston St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9, Canada
  • Opening Hours: Sun — Thu, 11:30 AM — 10:30 PM
    Fri — Sat, 11:30 AM — 11:30 PM
  • Price:CA$70 for two people (approx.)
  • cuisine:Seafood, Canadian
  • Yelp Rating: 3.5
  • Google Rating: 4.4
  • Zomato Rating: 4.1
  • Foursquare Rating: 8.3
  • Tripadvisor rate:4.5
  • special diet:Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
  • features:Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Live Music, Waterfront

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Medina café

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Medina has become one of the most famous destinations for people of Vancouver because of its amazing lunch, breakfast and brunch; it has one of the most luxurious and contemporary designs and settings among restaurants of the city. It’s not only the view and the ambiance that amazes you, it’s also the food that amazes you; a list of great coffees and teas plus authentic cocktails, wines, and beers and brunches with French roots is what you can have in Medina.

  • Restaurant Name: Medina Café
  • website: https://www.medinacafe.com/
  • Phone Number: (604) 879–3114
  • Address: 780 Richards Street Vancouver, BC V6B 3A4
  • Opening Hours: Mon — Fri, 8:00 AM — 3:00 PM, Sat — Sun, 9:00 AM — 3:00 PM
  • Price:CA$40 for two people (approx.)
  • cuisine:Cafe, Mediterranean, Canadian
  • Yelp Rating:4
  • Google Rating: 4.5
  • Zomato Rating: 4.7
  • Foursquare Rating: 9
  • Tripadvisor rate:4.5
  • special diet:Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
  • features:Takeout, Seating, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service

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Water St. café

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Everything here is made with the freshest products bought from the local suppliers; these products are the best of the BC; quality, service, and value are the most important things that here offers. Their daily menu is consisted of appetizers, salads, pasta, handhelds, house specialty gnocchi, and dessert; they also have a special menu for brunch which is served 11 AM to 3 PM 7 days a week; there is also happy hour available everyday which you can choose food from the kitchen or the bar.

  • Restaurant Name: Water St. Café
  • website: www.waterstreetcafe.ca
  • Phone Number: (604) 689–2832
  • Address: 300 Water Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1B6
  • Opening Hours: Mon — Fri, 11:30 AM — 10:00 PM, Sat — Sun, 11:00 AM — 10:00 PM
  • Price:CA$45 for two people (approx.)
  • cuisine:European, Canadian
  • Yelp Rating: 3.5
  • Google Rating: 4.2
  • Zomato Rating: 3.7
  • Foursquare Rating: 7.1
  • Tripadvisor rate:4
  • special diet:Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
  • features:Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Street Parking, Wine and Beer

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GYOZA bar

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GYOZA bar is a Japanese restaurant that serves both traditional Japanese and international dishes; it’s a place that mixes east and west and contemporary and traditional; some of their most popular dishes are pork TEPPA N GYOZA, crispy vegetable GYOZA and spicy chicken MISO. They offer a lunch menu, a dinner menu, and a beverage menu; they work closely craft breweries and wineries to make a diverse and unique list of drinks; on this menu you can find cocktails, white and red wine, sake and Kombucha. The lunch menu is mostly Japanese dishes with some foreign dishes, and so is the dinner menu.

  • Restaurant Name: Gyoza Bar
  • website: www.gyozabar.ca
  • Phone Number: (604) 336–5563
  • Address: 622 W Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6B 1V8
  • Opening Hours: Sun, 12:00 PM — 9:00 PM, Mon — Tue
    11:30 AM — 9:00 PM, Wed — Fri, 11:30 AM — 10:00 PM
    Sat, 12:00 PM — 10:00 PM
  • Price:CA$10 — CA$20
  • cuisine:Japanese, Asian, Soups
  • Yelp Rating: 3.5
  • Google Rating: 4.2
  • Zomato Rating: 2.7
  • Foursquare Rating: 6.3
  • Tripadvisor rate:4.5
  • special diet:Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
  • features:Reservations, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Takeout, Seating, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service

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Fanny bay oyster bar & shellfish market

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They started their business over 30 years ago with farming shellfish in British Columbia and their products have always had the highest quality; they have also invented new methods of farming oysters, and other seafood; they are also the leaders of the industry in farming and processing, and a huge part of this business except restaurant is selling top seafood products of Canada; another part of their business is serving the shellfish raised in their farms; their menu has different parts like small platters, medium, and large platters which include all kinds of seafood in them.

  • Restaurant Name: Fanny Bay Oyster Bar & Shellfish Market
  • website: fannybayoysters.com
  • Phone Number: (778) 379–9510
  • Address: 762 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2P2
  • Opening Hours: Sun , 10:30 AM — 10:00 PM, Mon — Thu, 11:00 AM — 10:00 PM, Fri, 11:00 AM — 11:00 PM, Sat, 10:30 AM — 11:00 PM
  • Price:CA$14 — CA$42
  • cuisine: Bar, Seafood, Canadian
  • Yelp Rating: 4.5
  • Google Rating: 4.5
  • Zomato Rating: 3.6
  • Foursquare Rating: 8.6
  • Tripadvisor rate:4.5
  • special diet:Gluten Free Options
  • features:Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service

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NOSH

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NOSH is both a café and a patisserie; it is also a grab & go eatery; they serve patisserie, lunch, and breakfast. Some of their popular dishes are French toa, tofu wrap, and macarons. With the diversity and high-quality of the foods that they produce and the great service that they offer, NOSH will definitely be one of the best experiences that you’ve ever had and it won’t disappoint you.

  • Restaurant Name: Nosh
  • Phone Number: (604) 449–6674
  • Address: 510 W Georgia Street, Suite101, Vancouver, BC V6B 0M3
  • Opening Hours: Mon — Fri, 8:00 AM — 9:00 PM, Sat — Sun, 9:00 AM — 8:00 PM
  • Price:CA$5 — CA$15
  • cuisine: Cafe, Canadian, Healthy
  • Yelp Rating: 3
  • Google Rating: 3.6
  • Zomato Rating: 3.1
  • Foursquare Rating: 6.2
  • Tripadvisor rate:4.5
  • special diet:Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
  • features:Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Street Parking, Serves Alcohol, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Wheelchair Accessible, Wine and Beer, Accepts Credit Cards

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Provence Marina side

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Provence is one of the classiest restaurants of Vancouver, with a contemporary setting and contemporary dishes: they offer seafood which is prepared with French style: their wine list is also an award-winning list with more than 100 wines by the glass; some of their popular dishes are grilled prawns, grilled scallops, and steamed mussels. Other than lunch and dinner, they also serve brunch which is available on weekends from 9 AM to 3 PM and 10 AM to 11:30 AM from Monday to Friday.

  • Restaurant Name: Provence Marinaside
  • website: www.provencemarinaside.ca
  • Phone Number: (604) 681–4144
  • Address: 1177 Marinaside Crescent, Vancouver, BC V6Z 2Y3
  • Opening Hours: Sun, 9:00 AM — 10:00 PM, Mon — Thu, 8:00 AM — 10:00 PM, Fri, 8:00 AM — 10:30 PM, Sat, 9:00 AM — 10:30 PM
  • Price:CA$26 — CA$49
  • cuisine:Mediterranean, French, Seafood, European, Wine Bar
  • Yelp Rating: 3.5
  • Google Rating: 4.3
  • Zomato Rating: 4
  • Foursquare Rating: 8.4
  • Tripadvisor rate:4.5
  • special diet:Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
  • features:Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Highchairs Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Jazz Bar

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Burgoo

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The main idea behind Burgoo is producing comfort food for people to make their day more comfortable and satisfying; also the atmosphere and setting are designed in a way to make it look like old times and that’s what they hope their guests feel when they step foot inside this restaurant. Some of their popular dishes are French onion soup, and crab bisque. They have always been in a close relationship with their community and the well-being of their community is their top priority; so you can be sure that what they offer is produced with great care and attention to bring you comfort.

  • Restaurant Name: Burgoo
  • website: burgoo.ca
  • Phone Number: (604) 873–1441
  • Address: 3096 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5T 3G5
  • Opening Hours: Sun — Sat, 11:00 AM — 10:00 PM
  • Price:CA$55 for two people (approx.)
  • cuisine:American, Canadian, Soups
  • Yelp Rating: 4
  • Google Rating: 4.4
  • Zomato Rating: 4.5
  • Foursquare Rating: 8.3
  • Tripadvisor rate:4
  • special diet:Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
  • features:Outdoor Seating, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Table Service, Takeout, Highchairs Available

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Nicli Antica Pizzeria

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Here, they serve Neapolitan-style pizza which the recipe comes from the four older generations of the Nicli family; the ingredients used in the cooking process in of the freshest ingredients supplied by the local suppliers .The restaurant is located in Gastown in a building with more than 100 years of age but with a new and contemporary design and setting. This pizzeria makes you experience different things of Italian culture like family, and authenticity. Original Italian pizza along with wine would make a perfect lunch and it would be even better if you try it in Nicli.

  • Restaurant Name: Nicli Antica Pizzeria
  • website: www.niclipizzeria.com
  • Phone Number: (604) 669–6985
  • Address: 62 E Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC V6A 1K2
  • Opening Hours: Sun, 11:30 AM — 11:00 PM, Mon — Thu
    11:30 AM — 11:30 PM, Fri — Sat, 11:30 AM — 12:00 AM
  • Price:CA$15 — CA$20
  • cuisine:Italian, Pizza
  • Yelp Rating: 4
  • Google Rating: 4.4
  • Zomato Rating: 4.4
  • Foursquare Rating: 8.7
  • Tripadvisor rate:4.5
  • special diet:Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
  • features:Free Wifi, Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Cash Only, Accepts Discover, Table Service, Highchairs Available

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The flying pig Yaletown

Here, they serve novel and unique Canadian food made with fresh and local ingredients with great value; their menu is a rather simple one inspired by different seasons; also here you can have the experience of an open-table kitchen that means you can see your order being cooked at the same time; it is also a great place to taste some pork because it is one of their favorite and popular dishes. The ambiance and the setting of the restaurant is perfect for any kind of groups like friends or families; overall, the flying pig can be a very good spot to spend your lunchtime with your favorite people.

  • Restaurant Name: The Flying Pig Yaletown
  • website: theflyingpigvan.com
  • Phone Number: (604) 568–1344
  • Address: 1168 Hamilton Street, Unit 104, Vancouver, BC V6B 2S2
  • Opening Hours: Mon — Fri, 11:30 AM — 12:00 AM, Sat — Sun, 10:30 AM — 12:00 AM
  • Price:CA$8 — CA$30
  • cuisine:Canadian
  • Yelp Rating: 4
  • Google Rating: 4.2
  • Zomato Rating: 4.2
  • Foursquare Rating:8.7
  • Tripadvisor rate:4.5
  • special diet:Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
  • features:Seating, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Free Wifi, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service

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