6 Best Brunch Spots in Vancouver
6 brunch Spots in Vancouver worth planning around, from Northern Cafe to Fable Kitchen, with standout orders and options for different budgets.
Direct answer
The best brunch spots in Vancouver are Northern Cafe, Fable Kitchen, LOCAL Public Eatery Kitsilano, and more. Start with Northern Cafe if you want the strongest fit for best overall for brunch.
How we picked: We weight reliability under weekend volume, kitchen execution, and whether the room can absorb a 90-minute table without going flat.
Top picks at a glance
Practical notes
What to plan for before you book — spend, reservation strategy, and who should skip this guide entirely.
- Expected spend
- $25–55 per person with one drink. Boozy brunch with bottomless cocktails runs $55–80.
- Booking strategy
- Reservations open 7–14 days out at the strongest spots. Walk-in strategy: arrive at open (usually 9:00–10:00) or push to the 12:30–1:00 window after the first turn clears.
- What to order
- Pick one of the savory anchor dishes plus one pastry or side — splitting works at brunch in a way it doesn't at dinner.
- Skip if
- you want a quick coffee-and-pastry stop or a quiet room. These picks reward sitting and ordering broadly.
Who this guide is for
The final six are Northern Cafe, Fable Kitchen, LOCAL Public Eatery Kitsilano, Brunch Vancouver | Breakfast & Brunch Restaurant, Argo Cafe, Sura Korean Royal Cuisine Restaurant Vancouver.
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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.
6 ranked picks
Northern Cafe is worth putting on the shortlist for Pork and Shrimp Wontons and Smoked Salmon Benny—the two orders to build a first visit around.
Keep in mind: Booking details can change; check the restaurant's site before you go.
- Official source - Northern Cafe's official website or menu was checked for current operation and the brunch details supporting this selection. Checked July 21, 2026.
Fable Kitchen is worth putting on the shortlist for Duck Meatball and BC Cheese Plate—the two orders to build a first visit around.
Keep in mind: Booking details can change; check the restaurant's site before you go.
- Official source - Fable Kitchen's official website or menu was checked for current operation and the brunch details supporting this selection. Checked July 21, 2026.
- Independent source - The Michelin Guide independently corroborates Fable Kitchen's current recognition. Checked July 21, 2026.
LOCAL Public Eatery Kitsilano is worth putting on the shortlist for LPE Caesar and Press Burger—the two orders to build a first visit around.
Keep in mind: Booking details can change; check the restaurant's site before you go.
- Official source - LOCAL Public Eatery Kitsilano's official website or menu was checked for current operation and the brunch details supporting this selection. Checked July 21, 2026.
Brunch Vancouver | Breakfast & Brunch Restaurant in Downtown is a standout stop in Downtown. It is a natural choice when you are planning around Downtown.
Keep in mind: Booking details can change; check the restaurant's site before you go.
- Official source - Brunch Vancouver | Breakfast & Brunch Restaurant's official website or menu was checked for current operation and the brunch details supporting this selection. Checked July 21, 2026.
Argo Cafe is worth putting on the shortlist for Duck Confit with Mash Potatoes and Blueberry Lime Butter Sauce and Braised Short Ribs Benedicts—the two orders to build a first visit around.
Keep in mind: Booking details can change; check the restaurant's site before you go.
- Official source - Argo Cafe's official website or menu was checked for current operation and the brunch details supporting this selection. Checked July 21, 2026.
Sura Korean Royal Cuisine Restaurant Vancouver is worth putting on the shortlist for Korean Dumplings and Korean Pancakes—the two orders to build a first visit around.
Keep in mind: Booking details can change; check the restaurant's site before you go.
- Official source - Sura Korean Royal Cuisine Restaurant Vancouver's official website or menu was checked for current operation and the brunch details supporting this selection. Checked July 21, 2026.
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