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Restaurant overview
Northern Cafe has occupied a lumberyard building in South Vancouver, which makes it one of the city's more improbable breakfast institutions — vintage decor, an industrial address that keeps the tourist foot traffic low, and a community following that reportedly predates most of its current regulars.
4.9/5 · 9,020 Google reviews
The recommendation
Northern Cafe has occupied a lumberyard building in South Vancouver, which makes it one of the city's more improbable breakfast institutions — vintage decor, an industrial address that keeps the tourist foot traffic low, and a community following that reportedly predates most of its current regulars.
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Rating (Google) 4.9/5
9,020 reviews
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4.9/5
Google rating
Based on 9020 reviews
Best for
Brunch and breakfast
Price and pace
moderate
Neighborhood
Vancouver | 1640 E Kent Avenue S, Vancouver, BC V5P 2S7, Canada
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“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.”
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Pork and Shrimp Wontons
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Menu and ordering
Northern Cafe menu: what to order
Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. Northern Cafe is listed in the moderate price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.
Pork and Shrimp Wontons
Smoked Salmon Benny
Northern Deluxe Burger
Why go
What makes Northern Cafe worth the move
Northern Cafe is a reliable breakfast choice in Vancouver when you want something that tends to land well. Pork and Shrimp Wontons and Smoked Salmon Benny also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.9/5 Google rating across 9,020 Google reviews.
What to know fast
Public rating
4.9/5 from 9,020 Google reviews
Best for
Brunch and breakfast
Style
Breakfast in Vancouver
Spend
moderate
Best for
Know before you go
Google rating: 4.9/5 from 9,020 reviews
Price point: moderate
Popular dishes: Pork and Shrimp Wontons, Smoked Salmon Benny, Northern Deluxe Burger
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Plan the visit
Quick details
- Address
- 1640 E Kent Avenue S, Vancouver, BC V5P 2S7, Canada
- Phone
- (778) 532-6240
- Price
- moderate
- TastyPals score
- Coming soon
- Google rating
- 4.9/5 (9,020 reviews)
- Cuisine
- Breakfast
- Neighborhood
- Vancouver
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Frequently asked questions
What cuisine does Northern Cafe serve?
Northern Cafe is a Breakfast restaurant located in Vancouver, Vancouver. Northern Cafe has occupied a lumberyard building in South Vancouver, which makes it one of the city's more improbable breakfast institutions — vintage decor, an industrial address that keeps the tourist foot traffic low, and a community following that reportedly predates most of its current regulars.
What is Northern Cafe best for?
Northern Cafe is best for brunch, breakfast, local. Northern Cafe is a reliable breakfast choice in Vancouver when you want something that tends to land well. Pork and Shrimp Wontons and Smoked Salmon Benny also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.9/5 Google rating across 9,020 Google reviews.
How much does it cost to eat at Northern Cafe?
Northern Cafe is in the moderate price range (moderate). Google rating: 4.9/5 from 9,020 reviews
What should I order at Northern Cafe?
Start with Pork and Shrimp Wontons, Smoked Salmon Benny and Northern Deluxe Burger. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Is Northern Cafe worth visiting?
Northern Cafe holds a 4.9/5 Google rating from 9,020 reviews. Northern Cafe is a reliable breakfast choice in Vancouver when you want something that tends to land well. Pork and Shrimp Wontons and Smoked Salmon Benny also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 4.9/5 Google rating across 9,020 Google reviews.
Where is Northern Cafe located?
Northern Cafe is located at 1640 E Kent Avenue S, Vancouver, BC V5P 2S7, Canada. Directions are available via Google Maps.
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