20 Best Lunch Restaurants in Vancouver
20 Vancouver restaurants worth the midday plan — from quick business lunches to longer weekend meals.
Who this guide is for
The best lunch spots in Vancouver understand that the midday meal has a different pace. These picks balance speed, quality, and room energy for everything from a working lunch to a leisurely Saturday. Picks span West End, Vancouver and Commercial Drive.
Quick picks
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- 1. PHO IN LOVE AUTHENTIC VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT & BAR
- 2. AM Cafe
- 3. Planted Love Food Truck
- 4. AURA Vietnamese Cuisine and Bar
- 5. Viet Family - The Vegan House
- 6. Vegan Shoku Japanese Restaurant
- 7. Pho Viet Lotus Restaurant
- 8. Say Hey Cafe & Deli
- 9. Aiyaohno Cafe
- 10. Pho You Vietnamese Restaurant
- 11. Pressato Sandwich Bar
- 12. Shanghai Lao Wei Dao
- 13. iDen & Quanjude Beijing Duck House
- 14. Osmanthus Chinese Fusion Restaurant
- 15. #e food
- 16. Tre Viet
- 17. Veggiebowl
- 18. Moc Vietnamese Kitchen & Bar
- 19. Hanoi Old Quarter
- 20. Madame Danh
How the restaurants compare
How we chose
We looked for restaurants that feel like a strong fit for the guide topic, not just the most obvious names in the city. The shortlist favors rooms with clear mood, dependable pacing, and enough distinction to help someone decide faster. Read our full methodology →
Lighting, pace, and general energy all need to support the reason someone clicked this guide.
We favored restaurants that feel best suited for the moment, not just restaurants with broad reputation.
The final list tries to give readers enough variation in neighborhood, price, and style to compare real options.
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