Nelson the Seagull
Nelson the Seagull is a family-run cafe open since 2011, nestled in Gastown inside one of Vancouver's oldest heritage buildings, specializing in housemade sourdough bread, brunch, and exclusively African-origin coffees. The menu is shaped by South African roots — the name comes from a classic SA folk song — and leans on simple, high-quality ingredients anchored by signature sourdough loaves available whole in-store or online. A full espresso bar, rotating pastries, and a pantry of retail items round out the stop for cyclists passing through downtown Vancouver.
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Contact
Address: 315 Carrall Street, V6A 0A7
Phone: +1-604-681-5776
Website: https://www.nelsontheseagull.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: Website states 'Enjoy our menu in the cafe or take it to go'; also offers UberEats and DoorDash ordering.
Vegetarian / vegan / GF: Menu explicitly lists 'Veggie Full Nelson Sandwich'; other vegetarian-friendly items include Avocado on Toast, PB & J on Toast, and Muesli & Yogurt Bowl. Vegan and GF not explicitly labeled.
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