Ovaltine Cafe
The Ovaltine Cafe is one of Vancouver's oldest continuously operating diners, open since 1942 in the Downtown Eastside and virtually unchanged in decor — retro booths, neon signage, and a classic counter. Named among the world's 50 greatest cafes by The Telegraph in 2018, it has appeared in The X-Files, Supernatural, and I, Robot. Owned since 2014 by Grace Chen, the cafe maintains a strong community focus, keeping prices affordable for locals and offering classic all-day breakfast alongside lunch staples.
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Contact
Address: 251 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, BC
Phone: (604) 685-7021
Website: https://ovaltine.cafe/
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: 'Delivery, takeout, and dining in are all options.'
Vegetarian / vegan / GF: Menu lists tofu scramble, vegetarian ham, avocado options across breakfast items; Classic Breakfast explicitly includes tofu as a meat substitute.
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