A cute small cafe with interesting decor on Denman near Stanley park. We got brunch here Then walked down the street to rent bikes to bike around the park. Public pay parking lot right across the street. Smoked salmon Benedict was really flavorful and delicious, and the potato hash also had really crispy and well seasoned potatoes. Service was nice, the food came out a bit slow despite them having a sign that seating time would be limited to allow other customers to get a table. Wouldn't go here if you're short on time but it was a nice spot for us before going to Stanley park. read more

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This is such a cute and cozy place. Love the art theme here! Wasn't too sure what to expect in terms of noise level. Happy to discover that this place was nice and quiet inside so would definitely consider coming back here again. Food was awesome. I absolutely loved my Shakshuka. Might be the best Shakshuka I've ever had. Not that I'm any authority figure on what a Shakshuka should taste like. But I really enjoyed this one. The combination of flavors, the runny egg yolks, the gooeyness of the cheese...it was just such a wonderfully comforting and belly warming meal. I saw a Cinnamon Honey Latte on the board and decided to order that for my drink. These days, I can never tell when the word "Latte" is being used to describe a coffee beverage or whether it's being used to describe a beverage that has milk in it. A Matcha latte for example, tends to just be a sweetedned Matcha beverage with milk in it. No coffee thrown in. I was kinda hoping this Cinnamon Honey Latte would be milk with cinnamon and honey thrown in. It turned out to be a coffee beverage. No complaints about it. It's on me for assuming that it was milk with cinnamon and honey thrown in. I should have probably asked our server about the beverage before simply ordering it. Will make sure to do that if/when we end up here again. Kinda had my eye on the Turkish Apple Tea though so might just order that next time and the whole "Latte" dilemma wouldn't be an issue with that. My daughter's Avocado Toast looked super yummy as well. Might try ordering that next time, although Michelangelo's Mediterranean Spread was also kinda calling out to me! read more

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This is a cute cafe with beautiful artwork, great coffee/food and even better service! I was able to get some work done and enjoy a beautiful morning at an outside table. read more

Café Portrait - Outside patio table with the Smoked salmon eggs Benedict and Lavender Latte - Cafes Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Came for Sunday brunch at 2pm and the place was full! Greeted and promptly added to a waitlist and after five minutes, seated quickly. Ordered a mimosa, flat white with oat milk, Turkish coffee and shakshouka to share. Pros: - delicious food and drinks which came out quickly - attentive service with a brief and delightful explanation of Turkish coffee and the Turkish delight it came with (BTW, a must try if you've never had the chance to) - very cute decor with portrait art all over the walls Notes: - we walked from the apartment, but the inside streets in that English Bay Area has some free residential parking if you're okay with a bit of a hunt - there are dining tables and seating available outside, but not heated - signs posted at the tables to be mindful of the limited seating and to try to limit stay to an hour read more

Café Portrait - Turkish coffee, shakshouka with bread, flat white and mimosa for two. - Cafes Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Super cute and super tasty. It's small so depending on what time you get there it could be a wait, but they are good about moving the tables along to accommodate others while not rushing anyone in the process. Of note, they aren't really able to accommodate substitutions but they went out of their way to accommodate my request anyway, which I appreciated. The tater tots are perfect which were the highlight for me. They also have a nice selection of tea drinks which I liked as most focus only on coffee. Definitely recommend checking out if in this area. read more

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I am always looking for places to go for brunch. Café Portrait is quite nice if you are in the West End, with lots of portraits (hence the name), it almost feels like being in an art gallery. The names of the dishes on the menu are quite fun, especially if you are an art lover. I ordered the Modigliani benedict: smoked salmon eggs benedict. A bit simple, I wish I could have had salad instead of tater tots. I also a strawberry matcha latte. It was quite weak in strawberry and matcha flavour. I saw someone who ordered it and had a lot more strawberry, I guess I was unlucky. Might give it another try. read more

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But overrated. Very friendly staff but I was not impressed. I felt like they have a cute vibe and the food doesn't quite reach the same level of cuteness. Food was average. Seasoning same as home Overall, wouldn't come back for "eh". read more

A very cozy and nicely decorated cafe on Denman street. Staff were nice and attentive. Service was fast. Food and drinks slightly pricy averaging about $28 per person for brunch. I thought the presentation was nice but did find the food to be slightly under seasoned. Overall I would recommend giving this place a try, but I'm not sure if I would revisit any time soon. read more

Café Portrait - Monet's Plate and Munch's Shakshuka - Cafes Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Love this cafe, great staff and coffee. If you are able to sit inside and enjoy a nice brunch highly recommend - cool art and vibes :) read more

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This place has not only great food but wonderful art on the walls and on each table. Apparently the portraits are done by the owners father. It's a pretty small place, most tables are for two but there are two tables where you can fit four or cramp five. The atmosphere is wonderful and on a public holiday we only had to wait 10 minutes for five. All the food looks really good. I had the monet which is an eggy skillet with three eggs and beef sausage around the sides and tomatoes. Great flavour. I also had a bit of the Shakshuka which had great tomato flavour. The other dishes looked great too like the French toast with ice cream. Would definitely recommend. read more

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Wow! Fantastic breakfast, plenty of choices, great ambience and THE BEST CHAI LATTE EVER! This place is so great that we're going back again tomorrow for breakfast. I can't wait to try other items. read more

The smoked salmon was on the verge of going bad. Staff did nothing to help and basically said too bad. Terrible service. Bartender was rude and disrespectful. read more

I wanted to give this place 5 stars but the baby cockroach that scurried across our table keeps me from doing so. My husband got so upset he was ready to flip the table. I tried to play down the disgusting insect that I stayed. Ugh! I'm still nauseous from the thought of it. It's a very cute place but beware all. There is a little extra flavor in your dish. read more

TLDR: they took a bit long to take our orders, the food is 10/10, the restaurant itself is cute, the food is all +$20 for brunch so it's on the expensive side. Would recommend read more

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Cafe Portrait's food taste excellent!! I love that the food was fresh. It's made with fresh simple ingredients. They're not overwhelming, just the right amount of spice and taste. The food came to us hot. I really loved the beef ravioli. The yogurt on top added a fresh taste. It was soft, cooked well and it was such a comforting dish which I tried to eat slowly as to savour the dish. I would say that the apple was okay. I wish the apple taste was stronger. My friend got the crème brûlée tea. That one smelled amazing and had a stronger taste. The shakshuka was also delicious and I can confirm that if you dip the tater tot in the shakshuka, that it is also a good experience The place was filled but we didn't wait that long. The portraits in the cafe is such a lovely theme. It's definitely a unique brunch spot. Hopefully you guys get to go there! I'm planning to have the carbonara next time. read more

Café Portrait - Beef Ravioli - Cafes Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Amazing food! Turkish coffee was delicious and best chai latte!! The setting is a cool vibe and service was kind and attentive. read more

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Sunday 11:00 am Cute place. So cozy. Fresh, delicious, great presentation, and service. Great location. Parking meters along the street and a pay parking lot across the street. Seating for approx 22 people. We were seated, reviewed the menu, and walked up to the counter to order. Guests are beginning to list their namesnow on a waitlist. read more

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Solid brunch Team got us a table outside but offered to move us in when it got cold Little booths are cute and intimate. Fresh squeeze Orange Juice Coffee So so read more

My family had a lovely breakfast this morning. My kids had the Renoir waffles and loved it. I had the Cezane breakfast and my husband had the #8 (I can't remember the name). We all really enjoyed everything. The Candiano was perfect. We all highly recommend Cafe Portrait. read more

Save for the next time you want to grab brunch with friends or go to a cafe. The owner and the staff were friendly and the service was great. While the cafe is relatively small, it's cozy and decorated with numerous portraits. It is definitely a Insta worthy cafe. We ordered: Turkish Coffee $5.25 Latte $5.5 Monet Plate $17.45 Pistachio Danish $6.50 Almond Croissant $6.25 At certain times they tend to have long wait times so try to go during non rush hour times. read more

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True Gem for Turkish Coffee Lovers. If you're a fan of authentic Turkish coffee, this place is a rare find. The coffee was brewed to perfection--rich, aromatic, and velvety smooth. The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented--clearly made with care. The service was just as impressive: warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming, adding a personal touch that made the whole visit even more enjoyable. Portrait delivers an experience that's hard to beat. I'll definitely be back. read more

We had a pretty good breakfast here. Service was good and the cafe was really cute. The coffee drinks were tasty and if I drank caffeine, I would have done the Turkish coffee. It looked authentic. The breakfast dishes needed a bit of salt but were otherwise tasty. read more

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Fantastic cafe!! The food was excellent and the service was incredible. Highly recommend!!!

Was really hoping this place would live up to its 4.5 stars but unfortunately it was a let down. We can during pride parade, they immediately sat us and brought us water, we ordered inside and after 35mins of waiting for our food, my bf went to check and they had completely forgot about our order! The owner offered one free drink (Even though there were 2 of us) and about ten mins later the food came out, first only my bf's... a little cold basic breakfast, then my sausage egg skillet breakfast. Wasn't very flavorful either of them. I liked the interior of the restaurant and the out door tables but I don't think I'd come back. read more

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This is the cutest cafe! It is beautifully decorated and cozy. The servers are friendly and very attentive. The highlight is the food! It is flavourful and the pricing is good. My breakfast was hot and came out quickly. Highly recommended! read more

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I came for the novelty of the turkish coffee haha. It tastes kinda like diluted espresso, and though I think there's sugar added it doesn't taste sweet at all so I think its just to cut any coffee bitterness I'd think. It comes with a Turkish delight as well! Lavender latte is a bit diluted in flavor for my taste. Didn't get to try any food here but it is possible to dine here which I might want to do if I'm back in the area! Very cute and cozy place with friendly staff : ) read more

Café Portrait - Turkish coffee and lavender latte - Cafes Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

A local cafe so with a 4.5 rating I had to give it a try. It's hard to get a simple breakfast like avocado and toast wrong but they somehow managed it. Tasteless and bland. No complaints with the service as the waitress was very attentive. read more

Such a cute little cafe! The staff was so nice and really cared that you like the food! We loved everything we ordered and the coffee was a treat! Artwork in café is very unique and loved the feel of the place! read more

Slipped in here this morning for breakfast and was not disappointed. The staff was attentive; the decor is on point; and the food was excellent quality and taste. Highly recommend this place! read more

Café Portrait - Avacado toast with a side of sautéed mushrooms and smoked salmon. - Cafes Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Good and hearty breakfast, reasonably portioned. Very attentive service despite a full house. You can really feel the warmth of the people working here. Chill and relax atmosphere, perfect for a casual weekend brunch! Also remember to try the Turkish coffee with a Turkish delight on the side, what a lovely little pick me up. read more

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Vancouver has no shortage of beautiful brunch spots and Cafe Portrait is no different. The small restaurant provides a French ambiance with a nice outdoor seating area. The restaurant is also order style, so you have to bring your menu up to the till after getting seated to order your food. It doesn't take long to receive your drinks and food. Every cup and plate that landed on our tiny table tasted fantastic. I very much recommend the Baileys Coffee Hot Cocktail to start your day. But the major recommendation from me was the French Toast with Bacon. Being coated in locally crafted Maple Syrup, it was incredibly delicious. I also used the syrup to coat my partners Hash Browns and the sweet and salty combination was one to remember. Overall, Cafe Portrait adds to Vancouvers incredible reputation for high quality brunch spots. You cannot go wrong waiting for a table here, as your taste buds will be greatly rewarded with an experience that you will remember for the rest of your day and beyond. read more

Café Portrait - French Toast & Bacon. An excellent delight for the sweet tooth in me. - Cafes Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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Food and coffee was great! I'd come back for a cute cafe date because ambience was perfect. Love the decor and theme and service was solid. read more

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Great atmosphere, portraits inked by the same artist cover the walls floor to ceiling and even on some tables. Food was vet fresh and tasty. Service was friendly and efficient. read more

First time in Vancouver. Stayed in a hotel around the corner and decided to check it out. What an awesome cool cafe with so much character and amazing art! The food was delicious and homey. What a lovely spot. read more

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What an amazing breakfast spot! Shakshuka and the Turkish sausage and eggs were so flavorful. The coffee and tea was amazing too. Ambiance was great, music was lovely and the staff was incredibly nice. Just a 10/10 spot in the West End. read more

Café Portrait - Shakshuka and Turkish sausage and eggs - Cafes Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Let me ask you something. When you go out to eat, do you expect the food to arrive at the same time? So that everyone can enjoy their order and eat together? Yes? oh..ok. So, I'm not crazy. Just checking. Now here's my experience of this place. We had actually just come from an amazing breakfast place when we stubbled on Cafe Portrait on Denman, and it literally stopped us as the interior and its cozy atmosphere grabbed our attention. So, we decided to try it a few days later. Even though the atmosphere is artistic, cute and unique if you like your personal space....this place may be a bit cluttered for you. So, you order at the coffee bar then sit at your table...yeah, it's one of those. No problem, we ordered an Espresso and Latte, and the Espresso was really very good. We also ordered the Monet Plate and the Kokoschka Breakfast. Waited about 40 min and the Monet Plate arrived thinking that the other was on its way, but it didn't arrive. We asked one of the staff and she said.....it'll be about 5-10 min for the other one. Hmmmm.....ok. I can either start eating my meal while my company sits there watching me, or I can wait for his to arrive while mine goes stone cold. I told her....well we were kind of hoping to eat together....you know the whole point of a dine out? What was quite fascinating was that she looked at me like I was from outer space, and then she proceeded to tell me that the orders come out in the order they were place and I reminded her that both orders were place at exactly the same time. The response to that unfortunately was.....well...that's the way the kitchen does it. Ok...so we waited and waited and waited and the food didn't arrive and we had to cancel it. No explanation or follow up from management, no expedited process to get the meal that was missed out to the guest....a complete lack of gesture to indicate concern or care. With the food that did arrive, I noticed that it didn't look like the pictures and the two eggs were cooked inconsistently....while one was soft the other was done medium....and too oily (see pic). I would say this is a perfect example of "Don't Judge a Book by its Cover". We got the dish that never arrived refunded onto our card, left hungry and went someplace else for a snack. read more

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What a quaint and awesome vibe. Great coffees and a great breakfast! Wish I would have tried the shashuka but the meals we got were good a solid 4/5. But coupled with the ambiance I'm giving this place a 5. read more

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Wonderful place for Turkish breakfast/brunch. It's small and super cute, the food is delicious and their Turkish coffee is excellent. One added bonus- they have a gluten free and vegetarian pastry, the cruffin which was delicious. In addition to all of this, the staff was so friendly. Do plan for a bit of a wait, it does get busy but is worth the wait! read more

Café Portrait - Turkish coffee & cruffin (gf/v) - Cafes Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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The first thing we decided to eat when we arrived to Vancouver was this place! I'm glad we came wwhen we did because let tell you it got packed quickly. We arrived around 9am ish, the ambiance of this place was great. The staff and service were great and decently quick. The food was great & fresh. Highly highly recommend this place!!! read more

Café Portrait - Cafes Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

While walking along Denman Street, I stumbled upon Cafe Portrait, a super cute, cozy and artsy restaurant cafe. The interior decor is full of art pieces, perfect for an art lover! They also run jazz/French music throughout your stay, maintaining a very cozy yet lively atmosphere. I ordered the Munch Shakshuka and my boyfriend ordered the Chagall Waffle. Unfortunately, we aren't coffee drinkers, but if we were, we would have ordered their famous Turkish coffee. The Shakshuka was very delicious! The tomato base was very refreshing, well seasoned and combined very well with the avocado and sourdough. If you're looking for something savoury but not too heavy on the palette, I highly recommend this! If you want something sweet, the only item on the menu is their Chagall Waffle. It was a nice contrast against our savoury choice but a very typical brunch waffle. They also have daily fresh baked goods sold at the till! However we were a bit late a missed out on their baked food . Overall, we loved the atmosphere and the cafe! If you're in the area, definitely check it out! read more

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