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Maxine's Cafe & Bar

Name: Maxine's Cafe & Bar
Address: 1325 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC, V6Z 1Z7, CA
Telephone: (604) 707-7224
Price range: moderate

Breakfast•Downtown•moderate

Maxine's Cafe & Bar is one of the best breakfast restaurants in Vancouver for brunch, especially if you want a strong option in Downtown.

Downtown Vancouver has no shortage of breakfast spots, which is exactly what makes Maxine's Cafe & Bar worth tracking down — it reportedly refuses to behave like one.

Editorial review•May 5, 2026

Downtown Vancouver has no shortage of breakfast spots, which is exactly what makes Maxine's Cafe & Bar worth tracking down — it reportedly refuses to behave like one. Where most morning rooms in the financial district default to the comfortable sameness of avocado toast and drip coffee, Maxine's is known for holding a more ambitious line: a menu that moves between continents while staying grounded in the neighborhood. The price point lands at genuinely accessible, which downtown Vancouver will tell you is its own quiet statement. By all accounts, this is the spot for the friend group that can never agree on what they want — not because the menu hedges, but because it commits fully to each direction it takes. The range here earns its breadth through specificity. The Brioche French Toast is consistently cited as a reason to reconsider the whole category — the kind of preparation that centers on proper custard work and caramelization rather than shortcuts. The Steak & Eggs reads as a deliberate downtown proposition, treated as a main event rather than an afterthought. The Chickpea Falafel Bowl speaks to a kitchen thinking carefully about plant-forward composition — the dish is known for textural contrast and herbed depth, the sort of grain-and-legume plate that doesn't frame itself as a consolation. The Burrata signals dinner-level ingredient thinking at breakfast-hour prices, and the Coho Salmon rounds out a menu that, taken together, covers more honest ground than most rooms twice the price. Practical intel: weekday mornings, once the financial district rush has cleared, are reportedly when the room is easiest to navigate and a window seat is actually available. The move, based on what regulars point to most often, is pairing the Brioche French Toast with the Coho Salmon — that combination gives you the clearest read on what Maxine's is actually after.

Priya Sharma, Dining Editor

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Rating (Google) 9.0

1,639 reviews

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brunch and dinner

Price and pace

moderate

Neighborhood

Downtown · 1325 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Z7, Canada

Price

moderate

Google rating

9.0 from 1,639 reviews

Phone

(604) 707-7224

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What to order

Signature dishes at Maxine's Cafe & Bar

BURRATA

asparagus, pickled shallot, scallion, cured egg yolk, sourdough

CHICKPEA FALAFEL BOWL

quinoa, crispy falafel, pickled vegetables, tahini, gem lettuce

COHO SALMON

warm potato salad, capers, Castelvetrano olive, parsley

RIGATONI

pork and fennel ragu, san marzano tomato, parmesan

STEAK & EGGS

bistro filet, potato rosti, steak sauce, arugula

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What makes Maxine's Cafe & Bar worth the move

Maxine's Cafe & Bar is a reliable breakfast choice in Downtown in Vancouver when you want something that tends to land well. BURRATA and CHICKPEA FALAFEL BOWL also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 1,639 Google reviews.

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Public rating

9.0 from 1,639 Google reviews

Best used for

brunch and dinner

Style

Breakfast in Downtown

Spend

moderate

Best for

breakfast dinner brunch cafe

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Google rating: 9.0 from 1,639 reviews

Price point: moderate

Popular dishes: BURRATA, CHICKPEA FALAFEL BOWL, COHO SALMON

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9.0 from 1,639 reviews

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Editorial review by Priya Sharma

There's a small ceremony to eating here that most Vancouver hot pot rooms skip: the cloisonné copper pots, the charcoal glowing underneath, the sense that dinner is an event rather than a transaction.

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Address: 1325 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Z7, Canada
Phone: (604) 707-7224
Price: moderate
TastyPals score: Coming soon
Google rating: 9.0 (1,639 reviews)
Cuisine: Breakfast
Neighborhood: Downtown

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What cuisine does Maxine's Cafe & Bar serve?

Maxine's Cafe & Bar is a Breakfast restaurant located in Downtown, Vancouver. Downtown Vancouver has no shortage of breakfast spots, which is exactly what makes Maxine's Cafe & Bar worth tracking down — it reportedly refuses to behave like one.

What is Maxine's Cafe & Bar best for?

Maxine's Cafe & Bar is best for breakfast, dinner, brunch, cafe. Maxine's Cafe & Bar is a reliable breakfast choice in Downtown in Vancouver when you want something that tends to land well. BURRATA and CHICKPEA FALAFEL BOWL also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 1,639 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Maxine's Cafe & Bar?

Maxine's Cafe & Bar is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 9.0 from 1,639 reviews

What should I order at Maxine's Cafe & Bar?

Start with BURRATA, CHICKPEA FALAFEL BOWL, COHO SALMON and RIGATONI. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Maxine's Cafe & Bar worth visiting?

Maxine's Cafe & Bar holds a 9.0 Google rating from 1,639 reviews. Maxine's Cafe & Bar is a reliable breakfast choice in Downtown in Vancouver when you want something that tends to land well. BURRATA and CHICKPEA FALAFEL BOWL also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.0 rating across 1,639 Google reviews.

Where is Maxine's Cafe & Bar located?

Maxine's Cafe & Bar is located at 1325 Burrard St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1Z7, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.

Does Maxine's Cafe & Bar take reservations?

Yes, Maxine's Cafe & Bar accepts reservations. You can book a table online through their reservations page.

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