You certainly won't come across a place like Bon's every day. As soon as you step in through the front doors, you are greeted by such an idiosyncratic mix of colours and imagery that you would be forgiven for thinking you had stepped into a modern art exhibit. Possibly featuring Jackson Pollock. It is chaotic, but within the chaos there is a sense of purpose and direction. Is that an unsightly blemish on the wall from years of not being cleaned or an intentional fixture? Thanks to the pricing of the food, you can ponder deep mysteries such as that instead of how much of a hit your wallet will take! For about $10 before tax, I got a giant platter of breakfast items and a plate of spaghetti. Think Cora's, but without the frills, and of roughly similar quality for the breakfast plate. The spaghetti was nothing noteworthy, but hey, I paid $6, maybe $7 for it? I'm not complaining. We were told "you know where the water is" despite this being our first time here, which was kinda cool - this being a relatively famous watering hole among locals, we too felt like we were included in that despite being tourists from halfway across the country. I suppose some will perceive that as a "lack of service", but to that I say: tempered expectations. You're here for the $3 breakfast. Best $3 I ever spent. Food: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Cost: 5/5 Decor: 5/5 Overall: 4/5 read more

Bon's Off Broadway - Spaghetti - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Lousy service. Food is average. Good price. I waited 25 min for a table outside and when it was my turn they refused to give me a table because all members of party of 3 were not present. I told them that they were literally a minute away. My family was Just waiting in the car, but they let everyone behind me in and told me I had to wait all over again. Never coming back to this dump. I will not be recommending this place to anyone. read more

If someone had told me I could get a breakfast of two eggs, sausage, hash browns, toast and coffee for under five dollars in Vancouver in 2019 I might have checked the calendar to make sure it wasn't April Fool's Day. But lo and behold such a bargain actually does exist at Bon's Off Broadway on Nanaimo. Their breakfast special for $2.95 and coffee (with unlimited refils) for $1 comes to a grand total (when taxes are tacked on) of - wait for it... $4.20. Four-twenty! (LOL) Of course I tipped generously, and when I paid with my debit card they added two bits more as a service charge. But the very filling and surprisingly tasty breakfast was still less than six dollars. Is it a gourmet experience? No. But it's definitely a cultural experience that should not be missed. The decor is wild, and the sound track is high-energy, but I definitely will be going back. Maybe next time I'll spring for one of those ginormous stacks of pancakes I saw on a nearby table. read more

Bon's Off Broadway - $2.95 breakfast special with two eggs, sausages, hash browns, toast and jam. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Can't say I've ever had a bad meal here which is saying a lot honestly. Truly savoury and delicious breakfast dishes. Bacon and eggs are cooked to perfection. The fact that you can have a legitimate breakfast under $5.0 sometimes even $3 is crazy and just makes it even better. Would definitely rather go here than somewhere else like a Denny's, hands down. read more

Bon's Off Broadway - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I have been going to bons for years while growing up in Vancouver, and it is a iconic restaurant. If you're not from the area and are bothered by a dive type atmosphere and want a poetic waitress to lull you into bliss with their smiles and blowing smoke up your bum... well this is not for you! Just call 20 minutes ahead and get take out, and take it over to trout lake and find a bench. They are always super busy and they rock that show every morning. You have to be prepared to be patient, they are cooking for a full restaurant AND a massive line of people waiting for take out. They do a stand up job, and my food quality has always been on point. It has years and years of memories on the walls, stickers graffiti and more. Go out for a night on the town in Vancouver, and when you're hung over craving that perfect full breakfast bons has you covered. Check out the pictures on the walls while you're still drunk from last night, or wait outside and strike up a conversation with someone else waiting.. maybe there's a cool dog outside. We usually get the full breakfast for take out because it is a bit quicker, and we head over to trout lake to fend off the hoards of dogs who float over to our food by the direction of the smell.. asking for any morsels of this delicious goodness. The sausages are cut in the middle and fried to deliciousness. The potatoes are boiled then fried, so they're not very greasy at all. The bread is nicely buttered and lasts well for that bit of jam they include so you can spread it on that last piece after using your other bread to dip into the nicely cooked over easy eggs. It's a solid wholesome breakfast provided at a solid price. Many people rely on this wonderful place and their cheap price, and they do a great job on sourcing the breakfasts. The coffee is actually pretty decent too! It's always fresh since it's so busy, just get a cup and if it's out of coffee, grab some more by yourself. They don't make much on each breakfast made, and rely mostly on drinks and such. This is for locals and regulars, if you come here and are willing to wait and be welcomed, you are lucky! I hope bons never changes, and lasts forever. read more

Still good food and great service at good prices after all these years. With its graffiti covered walls tgis is a piece of vancouver history! read more

Dirty and Filthy I came here because it was recommended by Vancity Buzz. I ordered the pancakes for $8+. I could not take more than a few bites due to a fishy and oily taste. The scrambled eggs were placed on top of the pancakes instead of serving them on 2 separate plates. It resulted in soggy, fishy tasting pancakes. The restaurant was dirty and filthy. The washroom was disgusting. The waitress rolled her eyes when I asked a different fork because my fork had leftover food on it. She took it, and came back with the exact same fork. I subsequently scratched the bits off with my finger nail. Highly not recommended. Spend a few dollars more, and eat at a restaurant that is clean. read more

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The Best Greasy Spoon in Vancouver. The walls are covered with Movie posters that you can doodle on! Even the wall are Doodle able. The all day breakfast is unbeatable. There is outside seating in the spring. I used to bring my dog here. after the dog park. We would sit out side and let my dog eat the eggs from the second breakfast. The line can be big but it moves fast. And Bon sometimes walks through the restaurant read more

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Rating this place in terms of stars is actually really difficult. On one hand, you know what you're in for as far as $3 breakfasts go, but on the other hand, $3 breakfasts are basically the best thing you can get in this late stage capitalist hell. I actually didn't really mind the gross grimey grease infested interior. In fact, it was actually kinda fun having a poster of doodled over Chuck Norris watch over me as I scarfed down the cheapest eggs, sausage, and toast $3 can buy. The coffee is self serve, if you're hard craving caffeine, you can walk up and pour it yourself... but therein laid the danger: I might have had 6 cups and had a great breakfast with a side of heart palpitations. So a quick run down: bad for hygiene, good for cheapie food. Bad if you got no self control, but still good on your wallet if you happen to have no self control. Not gonna lie, I'll be back. And I'll be bringing stickers to add to their gross walls every time. read more

Bon's Off Broadway - So many ppl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

300th Review!! Wooohooo!! Bon's wow you had me at your 2.95 breakfast!! I was driving around looking for a place to eat. I've heard many things about this place some good some bad, thought Id give it a try. I walked in no one said hello or anything to me, not a very good first impression, I saw another guy walked in and straight to a table, alright I got it, seat yourself type of place. I grabbed a table waiting.....waiting.....Monday morning and this place is busy! Side note not a lot of parking either. After 5-10 minutes a server came by wiped down my table and asked if I needed a menu. I knew I was here for the "all day breakfast for 2.95" but what the hack lets see the menu. Bad idea, it took forever to come back and take my order. I thought to myself oh no this 3 dollar breakfast is going to be a long one. But it wasnt at all. I ordered the breaky special 2 eggs sausage hash browns and toast and coffee including tax 4.20 not bad. Options of bacon, sausage or ham. Portions are big! The food was good, greasy breakfast for sure! But it came no time, I was pretty busy looking around observing the place. This is defiantly a dive/ greasy spoon type place. The walls are filled with random writings and old posters, I like the atmosphere family owned and run too, not snobby, on my left was a family with kids and on my right a couple of bikers. Some negatives about this place but its I really enjoyed myself. I will be back! read more

Bon's Off Broadway - $2.95 Breaky!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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The breakfast special is a great deal and pretty tasty too! It did seem like a place mostly regulars go to. The waitress asked us if we were ready to order as soon as we were seated and then came back every few seconds to check. Not necessarily a bad thing, I just felt rushed when placing my order. read more

Here's what you need to know about me. I am a breakfast slut. So when I heard about $3 All Day Breakfast I made a beeline to Bon's and was not disappointed. I opted for bacon in addition to sausage, a bank-breaking splurge that brought my entire meal total, including bottomless coffee and a 30% tip, to a whopping $10. My meal included two eggs, two slices of toast, three sausage links, five (!) bacon slices and a good helping of country potatoes. The potatoes and sausage were a bit bland, but nothing a little salt and pepper couldn't fix and certainly not a deal breaker. The restaurant itself is full of personality. It's loud but not overwhelming. I could definitely see bringing some friends here after a bong hit or five and having a blast. A delicious, supremely affordable blast. read more

I think to get the best experience out of Bon's, you have to understand and respect how it operates. Yes, you pour your own drinks. I think it's great. When you see how busy they get, it's actually a blessing that you don't have to wait around to get a coffee or top up your water. You don't come to Bon's to have someone hold your hand throughout your meal. You order, receive your meal, eat and pay. I think the best advice I can give someone who's worried about the food quality/value. Just get the bon's breakfast. It's the most consistently, predictable meal on the menu. There's a reason this place is known for it. Don't sit at a dirty table! This is an unspoken rule at every restaurant, it's not an unreasonable rule. I'm glad that they enforce it because it's a very bad habit for customers to have. Nobody wants to have to drop what they're doing to clear around you because you want a special table. You don't come to bon's for the atmosphere or the mind-blowing views. You come for a cheap, quick and filling meal. Don't be surprised if staff get frustrated with you when you ignore their only rule. I love Bon's because I know, weather I'm doing well or am totally broke, there is still a place in Vancouver where I can go to get a nice, hot meal. read more

$2.95 greasy breakfast goodness. What do you get for $2.95? 2 eggs, 1 sausage/ham, 2 slices of bread, HUGE order of yummy potatoes. Oily, unhealthy and as yummy as you can get. If you are health conscious, please don't come here. Service is fast and self served at times. It's not a place for you to chit chat your morning away. Wait staff will rush you if you take up too much time as the line up for tables get longer and longer. Some reviews have said that this place is ghetto. It is not your typical restaurant and there is graffiti on the wall, but it is by no means dirty. Bathroom is safe too fyi. 2 super yummy brekkies + coffee for under $10. Yes please! read more

Bon's Off Broadway - The wall gives this place character - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

At first glance this place is slightly intimidating, looks like a total hole in the wall, but you'd be pleasantly surprised to find a Vancouver classic within! Amazing breakfast deal making it an affordable place for everyone! Super safe covid protocols, very clean, tasty food and friendly service read more

How can you ever go wrong with Bon's? You get your own water. You get your own coffee (and pour everyone else a cup while you're at it). You get one thing and one thing only - the breakfast special. And for $3, you have had the most unique, fun, and uplifting dining experience there is to be had in Vancouver. It's not the Fairmont. It's not Sushi California. This place is a hole-in-the-wall, with some of the most hideous food on earth. But its got unbeatable character, the grub is good, the quantities amazing, and for $3 it's a freaking dream come true. Win. read more

I had a great experience here. This place is a local institution, and I can see why. To sum up my visit, I wrote the following haiku: Graffitied walls and Cheap grub. Breakfast is "Special?" Good flex, so okay. read more

Everyone kept saying this was a hole in the wall type place and after my first visit, I could only assume there was more than one hole but you wouldn't know with all the written diatribe of drunk literature sprayed on its walls. This establishment is considered one of the Best in Vancouver and I can agree to a certain extent. It's very unique and not generic unlike some other restaurants in town but at the same time, it's somewhat worse by far because its the smelliest restaurant around. It really brings me on the verge of stinging around your senses. Keep in mind, I did come on a rainy day but that smell seemed to have settled in for quite sometime so much that its permanent. I can only deduct from two things that are the cause. The crowd they attract is of the hipster variety of which only shower once a month or they don't make enough money to properly dry clean everything which could be true considering their $2 and change all day breakfast. Did I mention the food was outstanding? It will definitely fill you up and leave you wondering why it was only $2 and change but that will be quickly dismissed because you'll want to leave quickly as the stench of b.o. sticks to your clothes, unless you like that type of smell. This review is not meant to trash the restaurant, it's meant to constructively criticize the smell of the establishment and not the people or the service or even the fantastic food they deliver. But the smell? Can we at least get some air fresheners in the building? read more

3.7. What can we add that hasn't already been said? You aren't coming to Bon's for service and ambiance, you are coming for the excellent value for big portions! You cannot complain about the price. We would recommend and would return. read more

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I hate to say this, simply because Bons at night is my newfound hidden gem. Known for the cheap breakfasts, people forget that they're open all day and into the evening. I've had great meetings here. Who'd ever think you could conduct a one on one business meeting here? Perfect place for the incognito I say. I asked about the specials and really wanted the spaghetti and meatballs, but had to go with something a bit healthier. Went with the chicken wrap with nice crispy veggies. Good choice! I hear the Chinese food isn't half bad either. And the best deal is that the bill was affordable and the coffee aplenty. 4 stars but I shouldn't tell you that. It's my hidden gem! read more

Bon's Off Broadway - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This is probably the dirtiest place I have ever stepped foot it. The food was not tasteless or Dry, but it was by no means a home Run. They have canned soup- it says so right on the menu. We were here for breakfast but boy oh boy was it an experience. Did I mention how dirty we felt? The walls and light fixtures are covered in writing like they are trying to speak to you. The place is extremely crowded and you serve yourself with water and coffee. Our food took about 40 Minutes to come out. We will not be back. read more

Great breakfast for 2.95. Even coffees with refills for $3.00 was good. Don't like pancakes. And not sure how meal for $20.00 end up $27.30. It seems that overcharged was done. read more

Saw the ratings, it was near by where we were so we decided to just check it out. Looked empty and super run down from the outside but when we went in it was packed on a Monday morning! They had a sign that said $2.95 all day for breakfast which peaked our curiosity but also worried us. It's a total dive but looked like lots of people came here regularly. I was hungry so I didn't think the $2.95 meal would fill me. It said it came with eggs, sausage, bacon or ham, toast and potatoes. I thought it would be couple small little links of sausages and that would be it. Little did I know! The entire plate was full! I wish i'd looked at some of the pictures first. I ended up getting the Mushroom & cheddar omelette (think it was kraft singles) which came with potatoes and toast as well. It was alright but I had to pay $7.50 instead of the $2.95 my friend ended up paying with just as much food. You definitely get your money's worth and it was yummy. Don't be turned off by the looks of it, go ahead and give that breakfast a try. read more

Bon's is a perfect spot for a hangover cure. Large portions, cheap prices, great comfort food, and endless coffee. This paired with the super cool interior makes it a must visit. read more

Bon's Off Broadway - Eggs Benny and a Breakfast plate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This is a place to remember. It's been years since I last ate here, but I was happy to return today. I was reminded of how much food you get for such a low price. If you're craving simply eggs, bacon or ham, toast and fried potatoes along with diner style refillable coffee, then this is the spot to go. 2.95 for the plate of food & 1.20 for the coffee. Love the price! There's definitely enough food to make you full. I would label it a dive diner in the the same spirit as dive bars. It has old posters and writing/scribbling on the walls, diner style tables and a whole variety of patrons, but punk style is prominent. It seems like the perfect gathering spot for skaters and bikers. It was packed on a Sunday for brunch, but the wait was only max 15 minutes. read more

Bon's Off Broadway - The standard $2.95 breakfast. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Perhaps the most peculiar dining experience of my life. You just have to experience the ambience of this place. If you order anything besides the Breakfast Special, then you're doing it wrong. Add a sweet dish like pancakes or french toast to share with a guest. Coffee and water is self-service. The food was quite tasty and definitely lived up to the value. Don't walk in the door with expectations, walk in the door ready for a unique experience. read more

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The definition of Greasy Spoon roadside diner. If you want a cheap breakfast done right, Bons is your go-to. This is an establishment that knows exactly who it is and owns it. The writings on the wall and posters, with the front door staff yelling out names on the wait list sets the tone immediately. You're never short of things to look at. A gentleman today wore a dining suit and was easily the coolest person in the restaurant. The staff is friendly and warm and seem to genuinely like working here. Now let's get down to it - the food. The every day breakfast is $2.95 for sausage or ham, two eggs, two toast and hash browns. No better deal in town! I ordered a side of gravy to go with my hash browns which I would say is a must, it comes out piping hot and warms your belly. Pancakes can be added as well for cheap! The menu is huge, so if breakfast ain't your bag, you can easily get a bowl of fettuccine, a hot dog, or fish and chips. For 7 people, our breakfast came to $59 in total! Highly recommend this joint, but be sure to get there early as the line up starts at around 10am! Hot tip: Never take a date here. read more

Bon's Off Broadway - Decor - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

It is what it is, and I love this place. Not pretentious.. Food like they made it in the 1970s. If the servers are too busy, get your own coffee! Need a pop refill? Get your own; they are happy to show you! Servers are nice and casual. Walls are personalized by customers...famous for their cheap breakfast, but try their turkey ( skip the stuffing) or shaved roast beef dinner. Great mashed potatoes with gravy. Order peas or salad NOT carrots ( trust me on this one). $9.50... Good value- hot and filling. read more

Bon's Off Broadway - Roast beef dinner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

If you order anything other then the 3$ breakfast you will be disappointed. Found a hair in my food and when I complained to the manager, he gave me a single dollar and said that should cover it. I decided to ignore the experience but when I came back a week later they denied me service as "I complained about the food." Shitty service and entitled manager is the son of the owner. read more

Came here on a Wednesday around 1100 and it was packed with a fairly eclectic bunch of hungry folks. First impression, this place looks like an abandoned building on the inside; writing all over the walls, torn posters. Second impression, the look is contrived but looks bad and makes the place seem dirty (it wasn't). The waitress was very nice. She explained you can get up to get your own coffee anytime and gave me a menu. Nothing unusual on the bill of fare. I got the eggs, toast and corned beef hash. It was nothing special and was $12. I got my weak coffee, watched the busy crowds enter and leave after getting their $2.99 breakfast. I settled the bill at the counter. This place strikes me as a punk rock influenced greasy spoon for a fast, bargain seeking crowd who like weak coffee in an eccentric environment. There was really nothing here that makes me want to return, but it's unique. Unique ain't always good. read more

Bon's Off Broadway - Corned beef hash and eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

If you're gonna complain about a $3 breakfast, seriously... Consider getting a life. 5/5 for value. read more

I came here after a recommendation from a co worker. He told me about their all day breakfast and I'm a sucker for breakfast menus, especially if they only cost $3. The food was great, greasy but great. For the all day breakfast, sausage or ham was $3, while bacon was $4. I opted for the bacon and enjoyed every moment of it. It came with 2 slices of nicely buttered toast, potatoes, and 2 eggs. The coffee was also pretty good, bottomless refills (you just head over to the coffee machine to self refill). Place itself is a bit noisy but not unbearable. The decoration of the place certainly has personality. Overall it's a great place to bring family or friends for a casual breakfast. I would definitely come again. read more

A greasy breakfast is exactly what the doctor ordered... This is definitely the hole in the wall, no frills, breakfast joint you are looking for if you enjoy the a greasy breakfast. Great prices! Their special being the $2.95. Can't go wrong there. Also, don't worry if you are not an early riser since breakfast is served all day! read more

Nice place great decor good value for money. Friendly staff create a world class dining experience at Bons off Broadway.

They do NOT want to even be able to control volume control of music played - I made a request due to mental disability and real, valid, sensory processing difficulties and yet I see absolutely NO willingness or receptivity to even being able to turn down the excessively loud volume of music that is constantly playing in their ableist restaurant! read more

For $2.95, the food is FANTASTIC and I'm a self-proclaimed breakfast connoisseur (especially the potatoes.. holy guacamole are those good!). Be prepared, the place has a ton of posters and graffiti, literally everywhere... like even the ceilings and tables. They do their best to remove dirty words but some words get past them so maybe don't bring kids? This is also not the place to go if you expect to be waited on hand-and-foot... I mean, it's a $3.00 breakfast, get up and get you own coffee! The line tends to be huge after 10am because it is a super popular spot so arrive early! I have been here several times and only had one semi-bad experience where we got a side of potatoes when my friend had ordered ham and no one came by despite our efforts to track down our waitress (but as I said the potatoes are to die for and they removed them from the bill when we alerted the cashier of the mistake so no harm to fowl). read more

This place gives greasy spoon diners a bad name. The coffee (when you can get it) is awful. The plus is the cups are so small that you don't have to suffer it long. Service is so fast that your plate is literally dropped on your table. Best ask for hot sauce or other condiments when you're seated because the overstaffed wait staff are too busy to check back with you. My ham and cheese omlette was unremarkable, the potatoes were oily and flavorless, and I'm guessing they use margarine on the toast because there was a plastic, manufactured taste I couldn't quite place. The setting. Well, one of my favorite spots in Denton, Rooster's, has writing all over the walls. It's nice to see signatures and dates, good wishes and congratulations, and other messages past customers have left. Bon's also has writing all over the walls. One person apparently loves c*ck (in huge letters on the kitchen door). Another went "balls deep" the first time. I was afraid to look closely at anything else. Oh, and if you decide to disregard this review and go anyhow, a word of advice: Don't sit under the TV. There's a hole in the floor that your chair leg will fall through. read more

Possibly the worst food I've ever ordered in this city. So, yesterday I went to order a calamari and mashed potato. I waited for the plate to arrive and when it finally did, what I experienced was something so inedible and horrid looking that I felt compelled to post this commentary. After I told the waitress to take it back, because I would not serve it to my dog and I would never serve something like this to anybody, I was asked to make another order and they would cover the cost. I had asked the waitress what she recommends - and she told me that there is nothing on the menu that she recommends because none of it is good or of quality. Unfortunately, I am unable to upload the photos I took of the horrid meal, but rest assured people...it was not pleasant looking and it definitely was not anything close to pleasant tasting. So, save yourself the time and trouble of trying to find a parking space and definitely save your hard earned or not so hard earned cash- and forget about this place all together...because the food is so unappealing on so many levels that you will always thank me for saving you from this shit-fest of a business restaurant. When the staff can not recommend even a single item off a menu consisting of over 50 items - and tells you it's all bad, then it's time to avoid that place and go to 7-11 and buy a Slurpee and a bag of chips. I can't even compliment them on having clean plates - becasue the plate wasn't even clean. It fails on so many levels that even a negative mark is still too high. Yeah, this place sucks! Congrats people on the worst review I have ever given a place. When I can't even compliment you on having the dishes clean, then you have reached a new low in the many of horrible places to eat. Be proud that at present, you have been awarded the worst food that I have ever ordered. I don't know how long that first place will last, but at present - you have ranked number 1 out of all the hundreds of thousands of places I've ever been to. Congratulations. read more

For the price, you seriously can't complain. Even at McDonald's, you can't get a deal like this. The service is quite amazing. The staff are super friendly. As for the decoration, it's very hipster and graffiti-fied? If that's a word. The food is great for its price! read more

It's true, I am proof that Gingers don't have souls, I mean, who could hate on Bon's?? Well, I could. Two strikes against me: -I'm not a diner girl (give me hole-in-the-wall ethnic food over American any day) -I dislike most breakfast food. It's greasy, heavy and... yawn. It took a long time to be seated. There was no indication if we were supposed to wait for a table or just take one. The answer: just take one. We seated ourselves in a booth, it's walls adorned with pro-cocaine graffiti. Having worked in the DTES as an outreach worker, anything that praises cocaine or a local dealer is a huge button for me. I've seen too many broken lives to think light of it. Boy am I a mood-killer. Between the dirty carpeted floors, below-average food I was deeply questioning why the place was so busy. The answer? Obviously because it's cheap, but know this: you get what you pay for. My plate of fish and chips came with soggy fish and a side of mayo (was it supposed to be tartar?). My amigo's 'melt' came with a rubbery Kraft Single instead of a slice oozing cheddar. There was no melting going on here. Our server was a cute Asian guy. Two thumbs up for him--he was lovely. Now take my review with a grain of salt; if you would rather spend $3 on breakfast than a delicious delicious banh mi sandwich then this place could be your next favourite. It's just too white to be my thing : ) read more