Northern Cafe
Northern Cafe & Grill is a family-run diner perched above a working lumberyard in South Vancouver, serving Asian-Western fusion comfort food since 1949. The menu blends Canadian breakfast classics with handmade wontons, gyozas, smoked salmon eggs benny, and bottomless fresh-brewed coffee, earning Vancouver Magazine's 'Best Brunch' award in 2025 and 2026 and Yelp's #1 spot in Canada in 2023. Its off-the-beaten-path location, retro atmosphere, and walls covered in handwritten notes from guests around the world make it a genuine neighbourhood destination well off the tourist trail.
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Contact
Address: 1640 E. Kent Avenue South, Vancouver, BC V5P 2S7
Phone: +1-778-532-6240
Website: https://northerncafeandgrill.com/
Required Criteria
?Bike parking or bike visibility
✓Water bottle refill
✓Washrooms
Amenities
Takeout*Packed lunchesWater without purchaseVegetarian / vegan / GF*Bike rack visible from insideCovered bike parkingPublic rack nearbyBike allowed inside/on patioDevice chargingE-bike chargingPumpWi-Fi
Takeout: FAQ states: 'takeout is available and we accept phone orders – call us at +1-778-532-6240'; OSM tag takeaway=yes also confirms.
Vegetarian / vegan / GF: FAQ confirms: 'Yes, Northern Cafe has vegan and vegetarian options. From our Vegetarian Spring Rolls to our Veggie Clubhouse Sandwich.' Menu also lists Veggie Eggs Benny and Garden Omelet. GF not explicitly mentioned.
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