this is our office's favourite places for meeting with community partners, having lovely lunches, and getting a nice cool summer drink. the service is always lovely, the food always delish (my favourite is the miso bowl!), and its a good atmosphere for working (especially when the back windows are open!). read more

Such a simple yet delicious place. It was not overly frivolous with menu options but sometimes that is better when you know everything is fresh and of quality. I had a matcha latte and avocado toast. The bread is fresh and delicious. Honestly I almost ordered another as just the one slice wasn't quite filling enough to get me through the entire work day but on the contrary, someone else in my group got the breakfast sandwich and it was a huge portion. But truly both were so delicious. Staff was friendly and there was plenty of seating in the AM. Would highly recommend. read more

Birds & the Beets - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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So yum! The details here are really nice. You need to sit down and take it in. The sourdough is made fresh. The avocado toast was delicious. My oat milk latte was also fantastic. The teas are all freshly brewed with fresh ingredients that steep in the pot and really open up. Worth getting here. You need to put this on your list of stops to grab a bite and a coffee. The people were so nice. Loved everything about it. Cute spot. read more

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A fun little sandwich coffee bar. I came during the day for a late lunch and had a chicken sandwich and iced coconut matcha slush. The bread I think was a bit chewy and my mouth got a bit tired from chewing, but the sauce and the chicken combined with all the fresh veggies, it was amazing. I was told at night it becomes a wine bar. I would definitely want to come back to try their wine bar ! read more

Birds & the Beets - Chicken sandwich and coconut matcha slush - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Great place to pop in for a coffee & avo toast We had the ricotta & jam as well as the avocado toast Both were very good and my Americano was perfect & my wife really enjoyed her latte Plenty of tables available even tho there was a line up at the door I'd definitely make my way back there anytime I'm in the area for another great coffee read more

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Ordered a barley bowl to go and added turkey and avocado for lunch during work. I was very pleasantly surprised at how good this was! The pickled onions and carrots were a great addition, and everything in the bowl really added to the flavour. I especially loved the roasted broccoli and the sweet potatoes. Very filling and a perfect meal for a busy work day. Would definitely get this again! read more

Birds & the Beets - Barley bowl with turkey and avocado - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I always have to come here when I'm visiting Vancouver! This little cafe is the cutest and there's lot of tables available! They don't have wifi available so plan accordingly if you're trying to squeeze some work in! The breakfast sandwich and fresh squeezed orange juice is my go to but honestly anything you order will be delicious! They made all their pastries and bread in house! The entire menu is crafted beautifully with the best ingredients. read more

Birds & the Beets - Breakfast Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Phenomenal. This gas town little shop bakes their own bread. Their coffee drinks are fantastic and their food items are amazingly fresh and healthy. Try the avocado toast with poached egg served on house made sour dough or go for the miso barley bowl. A plus. Would return in a heart beat. read more

Birds & the Beets - Beautiful Pasteries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Try to get an avocado toast with no eggs all to go and it was horrible got home the egg it was there I said no red onion on the breakfast sandwich it came with it. And I also ordered a waffle and it was not tasty at all it look like they have it for a while there it was super hard totally didn't like it I'm not about doing reviews I have called twice no body even picked up !! Sorry horrible experience read more

We had stopped by because my partner had wanted to pick up specific brand of coffee beans. When he bought the bag, they gave us a free drink, which was unexpected but appreciated. I ordered a macchiato. It was a little bit too sour for my liking to be honest and I was not impressed. They have free wifi, but at least where we were sitting (by the fridge), the signal strength was pretty poor. read more

Birds & the Beets - macchiato, with good latte art - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The cafe has a nice vibe. The space extends further back and the backdoor appears to go into another street. Just from a preliminary glance the restaurant could seat approximately 50 people or so. The restaurant staff were nice and helpful. They actually forgot to give my friend an avocado as a part of his order, but that was able to be remedied quite easily. I would say this could be great spot for you, if you enjoy healthy options and decent coffee (I say this as someone who is not a coffee snob). I had a breakfast sandwich that I thought was fine, but not necessarily something I'd come back again just to get. Overall, a nice spot for a small get-together with friends if you're health conscious and like a nice intimate space. The main reason for the three star is the food. I wasn't overly impressed and can't definitively say I'd be back ever. read more

Delicious and excellent value for money!! The barley bowl is the bomb. Lovely casual picnic table patio.

A cute cafe perfect for catching up with friends or doing some work. Their iced coffee was amazing but the eggs Benny was a bit underwhelming. read more

Birds & the Beets - Eggs Benny - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

The drip coffee here was satisfying and the fresh squeeze orange juice was very good but the food was only okay. We ordered the avocado toast and breakfast sandwich, both were a bit underwhelming for the price. Both dishes were very bread heavy, not sure if we will be back. read more

One of the best restaurants I've tried in Vancouver. Every dish was spot on, loved the salad which had plenty of avocado for the additional $3 and the miso barley bowl was so good. Tried a vegan ginger snap cookie that was masterful and the frozen apperol spritz was delicious! Would come here over and over again! read more

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I find the food menu limited and uninspiring here. Most items are very bread and carb heavy. There is no chai latte or London fog. The little stools had no place for me to hang my coat so I had to sit on my coat the whole time which was uncomfortable. I'm sure some people like the vibe, but it's just not for me. read more

The breakfast sandwich here is phenomenal! I dont know if its the bread, or the eggs, or the sauce...it's probably all if them combined...and it's delicious! The black tea was pale, but flavourful. read more

Go here now!! I feel like I'm in Bon Appetite mag with the level of food and hipster atmosphere. All of their bread and pastries are baked right in front of you. We got two lattes, the muesli, cinnamon bun, and egg sandwich. They were all divine! Cinnamon bun was probably the best I ever had and the marmalade in the muesli was a great addition. The bread on the sandwich was also superb! I seriously do not know how this place doesn't have 5 stars! read more

Highs: Cute decor Open window seat Tasty food Lows: Coffee was just ok (I just ordered a drip coffee with my breakfast) Some weird quirks such as the containers for milk/cream were a style that made it really hard to close without putting your fingers all over the lid which was kinda gross. No garbage can for customers except in the bathroom. Definitely an unfriendly vibe coming from one of the people behind the counter - maybe she was just having a bad day? I think she was the manager and the other staff seemed afraid of her :-(. Still, the food was good and made the stop worthwhile. read more

Birds & the Beets - Me and my girl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Great coffee - we bought a bag to take home. Great sandwiches! Filled us up after a long day of touristing. I recommend the tofu bahn mi, you'd forget it's missing meat. read more

Birds & the Beets - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This is a very quaint place. It has two entrances: one on Powell St and one on Alexander St. The main counter is by the Powell St entrance. The options for food is limited if it didn't have a few breakfast items. I got the avocado with poached egg on toast. A nice little item to start the day. There is a good amount of avocado and the poached egg was done perfectly. The sandwiches look good too. Previously had the pork sandwich. You can tell they try to serve the best and the ingredients are fresh. They have some baked items too but I haven't tried those yet. I'll try some the next time I am here. The atmosphere is relaxed as there is some music in the background, people are sitting with their books, laptop and/or chatting up with their friends. if you're in the neighborhood, I recommend coming in and grabbing a light meal and drink. read more

Birds & the Beets - avocado with poached egg on bread. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Sunday brunch. Date ordered poached egg and avo toast ($6) w black tea ($3). I ordered the granola and yogurt ($5) w americano misto ($4). Both were pretty great in their simplicity. The beverages were also pretty solid. They call your name when the order is ready. Remember to collect utensils and napkins before headed back to the table. It's a self-serving place mostly. Seating: plenty of space and great lighting makes it very comfortable when the sun is coming in. Noise level: low as most people are there studying, talking softly, and just being pretty chill overall. Decor: minimalistic slash industrial w exposed brick, natural wood tones, miscellaneous potted plants, and white washed walls. read more

Birds & the Beets - Granola w fruit spread and yogurt - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Giving this place a 3.5 Love this little spot in Gastown! Came here on a rainy mid-week morning, it was warm and cosy with lots of places to sit. I had the miso barley bowl with a ramen egg, it was delicious and savoury, not to mention healthy! I was told by the girl behind the counter it was "a cult classic". My friend got the breakfast sandwich - which to be honest looked a bit dry. I don't drink coffee so I had the black tea misto with almond milk, it was good except they didn't leave the tea bag in. Only giving it a 3.5 because there were a few little things that I didn't prefer: 1) they don't have menus so you have to read the chalk boards behind the counter 2) no table service for the food - the cafe is a long rectangle shape so you end up going to your seat back and forth to the counter to get your food 3) it's cosy but also a bit pokey with the lay out, as they have a small bakery section where they make their own sourdough and small baked goods, I was there when it was quiet and there were already roasting and baking trays stacked real close to the walkway - can only imagine how it would be on a busy weekend 4) the staff were not un-friendly but gave off a bit "too cool" vibe 5) the baked goods at the counter looked a bit old and dry even though they were probably made in house Otherwise, I'd def come again - but probably only on a mid-week morning because I wouldn't enjoy it if it was packed. read more

Birds & the Beets - Miso barley bowl w ramen soft egg + black tea misto w almond milk - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I'm really loving Gastown these days. Places like Birds and the Beets make me love it even more. The place is surprisingly spacious than it looks from the outside. Came in early one morning and it was not too busy, several people reading and enjoying their coffee. Fresh baked goods fill the air, and friendly faces behind the counter ready to help. I ordered a latte and a freshly baked cinnamon bun. The latte was great and cinnamon bun was delish! I love the the fresh flowers in the front, I believe you can purchase them. I sat near the front beside the window and watched cars and walkers pass while I enjoyed my morning latte, it was peerrrfect! I will return. read more

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This place is great! Cute atmosphere, friendly staff, and delicious food. I really enjoyed the breakfast sandwich and the toast with fresh ricotta and jam. It was amazing! I also really enjoyed the kombucha. Highly recommend! read more

Birds & the Beets - Toast with fresh ricotta with jam - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Gastown has so many hidden gems and this place is no exceptions! With a self-serving concept and two sided entrances, you can come and go as you please. One of the things I love about cafes are the classic wooden cozy vibes it brings which was perfect for a cold rainy day. I met up with a few other friends and we were able to snag a big table for brunch on a weekend. I got the breakfast sandwich which harden a little too fast (which made sense since the bread is toasted up for you) but the egg is nice and made; I wasn't a fan of the red onions though and the egg slice made it a little hard to eat the sandwich since the egg just kept on sliding down. The others got the avocado toast and miso barley bowl. I believe the toast is baked in house since there were loaves of it by the kitchen counter; even if they're not though, it made it look super appealing with the open concept. I definitely want to come back to try this one. Don't let the size of the miso barley bowl fool you, it is jam packed with a ton of colourful ingredients that are perfect for the "healthy" concept. Overall, I love how the place feels and it is a good spot to catch up with friends on some stools over some classic foods that aren't as pricey as many brunch places in Vancouver. read more

I love coming to this bright and charming cafe! It's a treat for the eyes and my belly. There are plenty of plant arrangements scatter throughout the cafe #decorgoals, plus super fine lighting for those Instagram pictures. We have been here a serval times during the weekend, and this place was buzzing. There were people on their computers and reading etc, but we were able to find seats in no time. The menu is not extensive, but everything looks very simple and healthy. I ordered the avocado toast with poached egg, and my husband had the barley bowl. My avocado toast was served on thick slice of warm bread, and the egg was poached to the perfection *yum*. The barley bowl was great, if only the portion was larger. There are soooo many cafe in Vancouver, this one definitely worth a visit! Oh, they uses Aesop soap in the washroom........ so luxurious. read more

Birds & the Beets - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

A friend and I love exploring coffee shops in this city and this has been on our hit list for a while Unfortunately for him I was meeting someone at the Warehouse and jumped at the chance when he suggested we go to B&B Absolutely love the store. We only had lattes/macchiatos - my friend couldn't finish his it was so strong but SO good! When I have a chance to go back I no doubt will change my rating to a 5 based on the pictures of the food I've seen posted here. Also they were getting cauliflower ready to pickle and they sell their own granola in jars. And did I mention beautiful flowers for sale? And a fair amount of seating. Wish I had moved to Gastown instead of the west end at times like these!! I will be back!! read more

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A very cool cafe! I was feeling a tad hungover from a fun night in Gastown and needed a java and recovery food STAT. I ordered the avocado toast thinking it'd be your typical diner, nothing impressive display, but this was a more impressive avocado toast than I could ever have imagined. The sourdough was thick and soft, the avocado fresh, and the egg cooked perfectly. Totally worth the $7 CAD price. Not to mention the atmosphere is super cool. Very modern and aesthetically pleasing. Highly recommend! read more

Birds & the Beets - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Fresh baked bread can't get any better that this. Ordered the breakfast sandwich and though it was simple (bread, eggs, a tiny bit of a sauce and lettuce), it tasted amazing. I owe it to the bread that comes out warm and slightly fluffy and a tad bit crunchy. Adorable cafe environment with wooden textures! read more

Went to the pop up location near Chinatown, and it was a cute brunch spot! Overall: 4/5 Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Decor: 5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 We had: ricotta pancakes, latte, and scramble on sourdough The food was good and obviously very fresh. The ricotta pancakes were amazing - just the right amount of sweet and savory. The figs on top were delicious. The latte was quite ordinary, and even on the bitter side which isn't my preference. The eggs were fluffy and delicious but the sourdough bread they were served on was very thick and hard to eat, and just made that dish sort of carb heavy. Ended up not finishing the bread and just eating the eggs off it, so I suppose it was an expensive scrambled egg basically. Would highly recommend the pancakes tho!!! Best I've had. Restaurant is not surrounded by much so while waiting did not have much to do. Some patio type seating which was nice for the warm day. Cute decorations. read more

Birds & the Beets - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I went in around noon today with my friend. Ordered a latte and their oatmeal cookie, the cookie is soft textured and crunchy on the outside, you can taste the cinnamon in it but not overpowering. My friend ordered the Miso barley bowl. Loved the ambiance and rustic interior. read more

Birds & the Beets - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This place is a nice treat for yourself. Aesthetically pleasing, delicious, and wholesome.

Unfortunately we missed breakfast so had to opt for lunch which I tbh didn't mind...not that into avocado toast. Shocker considering I'm from California. Anyways I ended up ordering the turkey sandwich, cinnamon bun, and an iced coffee. The sandwich was pretty good. It was a decent size to where I was okay sharing with my sister. If I'm not mistaken I think they put raisins inside so it added a hint of sweetness. As for the cinnamon bun it complimented so well with the coffee. My favorite part of the meal. As for the service it was ok. I just ordered and picked up my food and that's just about it. They were nice but that's just about it I can say. This cafe is good for a small bite or maybe if you want to get work done on your computer maybe study. They didn't have a lot on the menu anyways. Oh and breakfast ends at 11am just an fyi. read more

Birds & the Beets - Turkey sandwich, not pretty but still good - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Oops. I couldn't see the sign for this cafe, so in my head it is called "feathers and radishes". It was only when I got back to my hotel I worked out it should probably be birds and beets! I tried the avocado on toast and an iced tea while my better half had a breakfast bun and a cappuccino. It was a small place with a limited menu, but it really hit the spot. I'd definitely come back if I was in this area at breakfast time again. It's like yummy hipster heaven. read more

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Interior: Modern Vintage-inspired? Atmosphere: Casual, hipster Food: 4.5/5 Coffee: On the acidic side Price: $$ Service: 3/5 Overall: 4/5 I love the vintage-y interior and the overall warm feel of this place! They also serve very wholesome food, the atmosphere is very... hipster haha. The workers were nice enough, but nothing extraordinary or amazing about their service. The prices compared to the food was average considering the ingredients used, and the portions were average as well. I do recommend the place if you've never tried it before! Their coffee didn't suite my tastes though. read more

Birds & the Beets - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

aesthetics: 4/5 food: 4.5/5 service: 4/5 after seeing pictures of the avocado toast from birds and the beets on instagram, i knew that i had to check out this spot for some early morning coffee while i was in vancouver. as a vegan, i ordered the avocado toast without egg, as well as an oat milk latte. my sister ordered the breakfast sandwich, and both of our foods was just enough to keep us full until our next snack trip. there was a huge pile of avocado on my toast, which i was VERY excited about (usually i get a thin layer of avo on avo toast). all of the toasts come on their freshly-baked sourdough bread; i come from san francisco and this place beats boudin sf's sourdough breads by 1000x. the bread wasn't too hard to chew and was warm when i bit into it, which was perfect for the rainy vancouver weather!! ambiance-wise, birds and the beets has a very cozy feel to it. there are tons of tables and i sat by the giant windows, which makes for nice lighting for those flatlay pictures haha. there is also a restroom and wifi (not the fastest, so i wouldn't recommend coming here to do internet-based work). overall, birds and the beets is a chill spot if you're looking to catch up with friends over delicious but simple food, or just wanting to treat yourself to some amazing-tasting baked breads!! i will so return here to try their vegan tofu banh mi the next time i'm in vancity!! read more

Birds & the Beets - vegan avocado toast, breakfast sandwich, almond milk latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Really love the aesthetics here! It would be such an amazing place to study. We came around 1130am on a Sunday and I was really surprised it wasn't all packed! We managed to get a seat (pretty spacious cafe)! I was debating between the bowl or the basic avocado/egg but I think it was a good choice to get the avocado/egg because it came with sour dough! I'll get the bowl next time tho. Their avocado was sooo good. It's not just basic avocado but they add some spices or something into it to make t extra tasty. I didn't like the poached egg that much because it was a little too raw. Good amount of yolk but the whites were all soggy/uncooked. Not my style. Love the sourdough! Nice and soft. read more

Birds & the Beets - Poached egg and avocado - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Came here for some brunch. Great little place, nice decor and ambience. It was busy on a Sunday afternoon and we had to wait a few minutes for a table to clear up. I got the avocado toast and added pork to it. It was surprisingly filling, ingredients tasted fresh and clean. A little pricey for avocado toast in my opinion but it seems to be a common amount to pay for brunch/sandwiches in this trendy part of town. Overall pretty yummy. read more

Birds & the Beets - Avocado toast with pork... yummy & filling! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I had a great experience here. To sum up my visit, I wrote the following haiku: Sun-splashed corner nook Sparkling water and fresh greens Rejuvenation. read more