12 places to have brunch in Vancouver on New Year's Day
Clare Hennig | CBC | Posted: January 1, 2018 12:32 AM | Last Updated: January 1, 2018
A dozen breakfast spots open on New Year's Day to help ease you into 2018
Whether you're recovering from a late night of partying or preparing to take a freezing afternoon dip in the ocean for the Polar Bear swim, brunch is a must for the first day of the year.
From greasy spoons to dim sum, here's a list of 12 places that are open for brunch on New Year's Day 2018.
1. Nelly's Grill
Classic breakfast menu and a favourite go-to spot in Kits. Brunch specials planned for New Year's Day.
2. Cafe Deux Soleils
Community vibe and family-friendly restaurant on Commercial Drive. Lots of healthy, reasonably priced options. They don't take reservations but there's plenty of seating available.
3. Fable Diner
Serves classics like bennies and huevos rancheros but also has twists on the menu such as the roast duck pancake and West Coast toast.
4. Bandidas Taqueria
The all-vegetarian restaurant serves Mexican-inspired breakfasts all day until midnight.
Serving breakfast: 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.
Address: 2781 Commercial Drive.
Price: $$-$$$
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Address: 2781 Commercial Drive.
Price: $$-$$$
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5. Forage
Downtown restaurant specializing in sustainable, locally-grown food like Two Rivers sausages and omelette with Okanagan goat cheese.
6. Yolk's Restaurant and Commissary
Perfectly poached eggs with endless options for personal customizations. Also serves stacks of pancakes and waffles.
Serving breakfast: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Address: 1598 East Hastings St. or 546 West Broadway
Price: $$
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Address: 1598 East Hastings St. or 546 West Broadway
Price: $$
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7. Jam Cafe
Rustic city vibe serving everything from chicken and waffles to buttermilk biscuit sandwiches.
8. BierCraft Bistro
Huge selection of Belgian and craft beers on tap in the heart of Cambie village, UBC and Commercial Drive. Also has a brunch menu.
Serving breakfast: 11:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Address: 3305 Cambie Street, 1191 Commercial Drive or 3340 Shrum Lane.
Price: $$$
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Address: 3305 Cambie Street, 1191 Commercial Drive or 3340 Shrum Lane.
Price: $$$
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9. Jethro's Fine Grub
Hearty, generous servings of breakfast essentials.
Serving breakfast: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Address: 3420 Dunbar St. and 3455 Fraser Street.
Price: $$-$$$
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Address: 3420 Dunbar St. and 3455 Fraser Street.
Price: $$-$$$
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10. The Belgard Kitchen
Steak and eggs, coconut chia pudding and Postmark stout sausage skillet — it's brunch, with a twist. Also serves beer, wine and mimosas.
11. Shanghai Lu Restaurant
If dim sum is on your breakfast wish list, this is the place to go.
12. Dutch Wooden Shoe Cafe
Simple diner serving European-style breakfast like Dutch pancakes.