Second visit at Cafe Zen, first one might have been a 3-3.5*, we recall things were pretty mediocre, but second one was a homerun. We arrived before 930am, managed to get a table for seven right away. Staff were friendly and attentive, and food was delicious. The early bird special is now something like $11+, but seems like a sweet deal still given inflation everywhere. The hash browns were made just right, the toast were perfect, my over medium egg was absolutely great, with a bit of crispness around the edge. Pancake was a bit on the denser side, kids loved it. Our coffee was refilled constantly, everything was just wonderful. Will certainly come back again. read more

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Great value for early risers! They have a $9.50 special for customers dining before 10am. It includes 2 eggs, protein (ham, bacon or sausages), hash browns, and buttered toast with jam or peanut butter. Their hash browns were seasoned well and really delicious! We arrived around 9:30 and was seated by 9:45. The staff here are really efficient in getting people in and seated as quick as they can. That being said, the environment is definitely fast paced and doesn't feel as inviting to sit and chat for long periods of time. As soon as our table was done our meal, the server brought us the bill. They didn't push for us to leave but it's indicative as time for us to leave. Aside the prompt seating/leaving (which is understandable for quick service!), the only thing I felt a bit disappointed by was getting one thin slice of ham as my protein... I wish it could be a thick cut piece of ham or at least 2 slices of thin ham. That was a bit underwhelming read more

Café Zen On Yew - Early bird special: Medium poached eggs, rye bread, ham, hashbrowns - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Love the food , and inside decorations , service was warmly , went to there twice in a short time, absolutely will go agin. read more

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One of my favourite spots for breakfast and brunch in Kitsilano. It's steps away from Kits beach and is a 10-15 minutes drive to UBC. The portions are big and the food is made fresh and fast. Their fries are exceptionally delicious and crispy. We ordered: Farmer's Crepe (Bacon, mushrooms & mozzarella cheese) $17 Lumberjack Breakfast (Three piece buttermilk pancakes, Belgian waffles or French toast with two eggs any style, hashbrowns and your choice of bacon, ham, sausage or avocado) $21 Iced Latte $5.50 Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 Parking 3/5 read more

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Went here recently and had a great experience..casual friendly vibes, great food, value & location but a week or two later got a total grouch of a waitress (20's, short dark hair) and for that reason, won't go back for a long time. Would've complained but opted to just rush through our meal and leave. Hopefully owner sees this and takes action. A wonderful spot ruined by a miserable employee. read more

Cafe Zen used to be my favorite place to get a delicious egg benedict. I recently visited here again after so many years and left a bit disappointed. Their hollandaise used to be very good. It had distinct creamy and savory flavor but recently, it tasted like any other sauce. I also noticed the portion was smaller. I used to get stuffed by eating one of the two pieces of the bennies. - BC bennies: the smoked salmon was good but the pieces was kinda small. The crispy capers taste was very subtle on my dish. - Cali bennies: it was ok. The tomato & avocado tasted fresh. The hollandaise sauce tasted good. read more

Café Zen On Yew - Top: Cali benni, Botttom: BC benni - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I rarely update reviews, but this morning revisiting Cafe Zen after several months it was so drastically different that I had to. As we walked in, we noticed the "Seat Yourself Sign" and while walking through this tiny space half the lights were off, so kinda gloomy on top of the already overcast and grey weather, it wasn't a good look for the restaurant. There were two other tables. That's it. I was surprised as this place used to be packed and "the place to go to" in Kits for brunch. We found out why very quickly. The tables were barely clean and as we sat waiting for our server, our host, anyone...to come by. No one did, and it was strange because she walked by our table half-dozen times with only two other tables, and not even a glance our way. We waited, and waited, and waited..... No menu, no waters, no coffee...not even a "Oh look...we have new customers"....nothing. It would've actually been quite amusing if it hadn't been so bad. I don't know...maybe it was a social experiment and we were on camera or something.....titled, "How Long Will It Take for Customers to Walk Out? - An Experiment." .....and that's exactly what we did. Walk out. read more

The food and attentiveness of the staff were truly five-star. We were in town for an international convention and the concierge at the Fairmont told us we should walk over the bridge to see this part of town. The entire Kitsilano area is charming with upmarket shops and plenty of places to eat, but this was truly a gem. I don't give reviews lightly and am also a professional concierge, formerly at the Ritz-Carlton, Buckhead, and pride myself on recommending only truly amazing places and Cafe Zen is one of the top breakfast/brunch spots I've ever experienced. Sincerest thanks for your hospitality and great service, Will and Beth Dempsey Atlanta, GA read more

Unfriendly server. Food fine..BUT Chicken Burger [small size] .bacon lettuce..tomato jam? In burger.Came with fries. 》Asked no tomato jam.. tomato on burger instead Burger came ..after 2nd bite..realized was very dry. Looked..just a bit of mayo. Asked for some extra mayo. Brought a small amount but was enough. Got bill.. charged $3.75 for w small tomato slices in burger [called it a SIDE of tomatoes!?] and I had opted out if tomato jam. sitting down for this....CHARGED ME $.99 fir small bit of extra mayo Chicken Burger[smallish] $22.00 and charging $3.75 for w small tomato slices & charging $.99 for bit extra mayo on dry chicken.. My friend got Same w small to ato slices $3.75 [SIDE of tomatoes !!??] Onions Iin burger..got just a few small pieces $3.75 !!!!!!!!!!! Outrageous... ridiculous Avoid at all costs. Or..as someone suggested.. get a coffee and e joy outside seating read more

Cafe Zen on Yew is definitely a brunch spot that might be unbeknownst to people around Vancouver. I walk past this cute little restaurant all the time on my pilgrimage back to my apartment from the beach up the steep-ish Yew hill while walking past the bustling businesses flourishing with young people but it's usually not open as I hadn't clued in to it being a breakfast place. Their breakfast menu is extensive with options for every picky eater out there and the place is bumping on a weekend morning. The interior was not what I expected - it really looks like a cozy little breakfast place with checkered table cloths. My mother in law got a vegetarian omelette. No commentary was shared - I assume it was "good". I got the chicken waffles and the chicken was great but my waffle definitely tasted like it came out of plastic packaging from Costco. It was stiff and really sugary. I guess they don't make their own waffles? I'd give it a 3 out of 5 because of the waffle. My husband got the chorizo eggs benedict and it was "OK." A 3-3.5 out of 5. It was good but the chorizo was underwhelming and would definitely get something else next time. Happy to have more brunch places in Kitsilano - maybe we just didn't choose the right items. We would go back but my first experience was just an "ok" experience. read more

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A sunny early autumn afternoon in Kits. Seating/tables packed with barely any wiggle room. Climb over the chair to stand-up. -Shoulda ordered off the brunch menu for better serving size, next time maybe? I ordered their cheese burger & fries, while tasty, it looked like another slider-sized burger stacked with the fixin's and kid sized fries in a little basket similar to a hash brown holder at A&W. -Move this to a kid's menu already. The bill came with a seating charge of $4 (more than the printed menu price)? -So for a first time experience it's like this café is (not) zen, misnomer. read more

One-line review: Generous portions, okay food. I've never really been big on breakfast, but it's apparently a thing in Kitsilano and perhaps in Vancouver more generally. Who knew? I came here with a friend for a breakfast meeting. It was good enough. We ordered: - Pulled pork poutine - Chicken and waffles This was a lot of food -- ample portions. Don't know about the poutine, but my chicken definitely could have used more salt and more seasoning in general, at least for my palate. The service was... leisurely. There was no one in the restaurant when we arrived first thing, but they took their time seating us, and food came out relatively slowly as well. It wasn't a problem for us, as we were not on a tight schedule, but it was noticeable. They did check vaccination passports, which I appreciated; COVID safety is a premium for me as an immuno-compromised person. We parked for free a couple of blocks away. Bottom line: Would come back to try again, if I need breakfast in Kits. read more

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Zen cafe used to be one of my favourite brunch places in vancouver but it's not same as before . Food portions are smaller ,quality is bad and customer service is the worst. Patio is super tight and hard to be comfortable in . read more

This place has OK food, but the seating is cramped and the service is usually pretty slow. Expect to wait about 10 minutes if you order a Caesar. The flatware is TERRIBLE - they have the cheapest, crappiest, most deformed flatware I've ever experienced in any restaurant. Imagine trying to eat your meal with a tiny flat spatula cut out of an aluminum pop can - thats basically what their forks are like LOL. read more

Went for breakfast and had avocado toast with an egg and balsamic drizzle. The egg was undercooked and the avocado wax so cold it made the whole meal ice cold. The drizzle was very tasty and the cappuccino was average. With tip came to over $29 a bit pricey. My friend had the regular breakfast nothing spectacular. The had a good menu to choose from. Service was excellent and we didn't wait long for our food. I mostly likely won't come back but that not to say their other choices on the menu are better then what I ordered. read more

Server was really nice, didn't catch her name. She made us feel welcome and not like we where a bother like most places do. Food came quickly and tasted good. Drinks where good as well. Price is average for the area as well. I would definitely recommend. read more

Café Zen On Yew - Hot chocolate with baileys - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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So apparently there's an entire mini-ecosystem out on Yew (between Cornwall and 2nd) that I never knew existed. We went for a hipster's breakfast, and chose this location out of several choices in the immediate vicinity. There was a lineup that steadily grew. Parking isn't too bad but you may have to walk a bit on the street. The menu isn't bad at $10 for eggs benedict or $9 for an omelette. For extra eggs, add $5, and for sausage/bacon/ham + hash browns, add $2.50. I had the Italian omelette (chorizo sausage, tomato, cheese), with sausage and hash browns. It was actually larger than I expected. The sauce was just right and not overwhelming, and there were large chunks of meat. The hash browns were fresh and crispy, but not drenched in oil. So were the sausages. I was pleasantly surprised. Ambience is definitely hipster-like. It has a bit of the "vintage" diner" feel (anyone remember Bino's?) but trendier. It looks like they T-shirts with their restaurant logo (a Chinese character that is unfortunately written incorrectly *cough*), and the walls are covered with framed photos of people going to random places such as the Equator or Malaysia with the T-shirt. Talk about street cred. My only complaint is that the service is slow, and that the tables are set too close. But one could argue this is part of the charm. Definitely one of the better and more reasonably priced breakfast places out there. Recommended. read more

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We rented a condo about six blocks away from this cozy and cool café...and we ended up eating breakfast here 3 of our six mornings. It is quaint. It has some unique breakfast choices. Their coffee is very good. And each time we had a different waiter or waitress, but all three were friendly and attentive. They have excellent gf bread, and they were willing to make me some french toast with it. My only suggestion is to also offer gf pancakes! read more

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My cousins took me to Cafe Zen when I went to visit her. We came here around 2pm and there was not a line up at all and the restaurant was not busy. We were told to seat ourselves wherever we wanted. Around this time it was just us 3 and a couple sitting on the other side of the restaurant so it was fairly quiet. It is a cute little place for brunch. We all ordered bennies and the best part was that we could order 2 different kinds of bennies and mix and match instead of having to get 2 of the same ones. We ordered mix and matched bennies which included the California, Chorizo, Benjamine, and Flo- Mushroom with feta. They came with a side of potatoes and they were delicious. The service was quick. There is also outdoor seating with a nice view. We a great experience here and I would definitely come back to try the other bennies! read more

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I'm not normally a fan of eggs Benedict but after looking at the photos from the Cafe Zen Yelp page, I decided to give bennys another shot! Maybe the one I had initially tried at De Dutch was just a miss (which, it probably was). I arrived at 9:40am, just in time for the morning special. The morning special came with 2 peices of buttered toast, 2 eggs (any style), bacon/sausage/or ham, and hash browns. Refills with my coffee were free as well! I was pleasantly surprised that the coffee was actually quite good, since coffee at most "diner" type places tend to be a disappointment. Also, I liked how our server came back frequently to make sure our cups were topped up :) 5 stars for service in my opinion. She was very pleasant and friendly! I was fully impressed by my chorizo benny that came with a side of grilled tomato. However, when my bill came, I noticed that a half order was $7.99 and a full order was $10.50... only a $3 difference which I thought was a little bit of a rip, so if I ever come back here I'd order just the full order of bennys and nothing else. I noticed that near-by customers were ordering mix-matched bennys. This is great cuz I always love to have more of a variety to try! Overall, it's a cute place and it since it got pretty busy I can tell it's a popular spot. I'm not sure if I would come all the way to Kerrisdale again from my neighborhood but in case I'm in the area I wouldn't mind ordering the eggs Benedict again! read more

Café Zen On Yew - Breakfast special - over easy eggs, toast, hashbrowns, and bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

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This restaurant is amazing! The food and coffee were great. I liked my americano, it was nice and strong. I got poutine with shredded pork and it was amazing. The potatoes were very crispy and the meat was well seasoned with excellent gravy and eggs. Service was great as well, they were attentive to my sons food allergy and listened and were respectful to our needs. Id be coming here all the time if I were a local, but I live in California. ;) read more

This is one of the few places that open at 7am. Showed up at 7am and were the first person there. Love how they have the beverages choice on the wall. It just made things so easy especially in the morning when i am so sleepy. Had the Chai Latte and I loved it. One of the best Chai, I had so far. As well ordered the BC Benedict and the only issue I had was the salmon was a bit too salty. I have to say the portion size was pretty big. I couldn't finish it. The decor is nice. It had a diner feel to it. As well, it's interesting how the owner has all his family picture up on the wall. Deal : if you come before 10am, they have an early bird breakfast deal. I find it quite interesting here how it is like a whole new neighbourhood. Definitely coming back. read more

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This place is adorable! It is seat yourself so it's nice not to wait for anyone to help you. Coffee is pretty average but really enjoyed their London fog! Impressed with their food as their Benny was SO delicious; they have so many options so you can customize your order and get two different ones! Bonus: our food came out super fast and they didn't rush us out of the restaurant which was nice. read more

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A friend recommended Cafe Zen for Breakfast on a Friday morning. Upon entering, there is a sign that says you can choose your table/seat yourself. Right off the bat, service seems a bit lacking and needs improvement. Had to ask for a glass of water thrice and we had no cutleries even after they served our food. And some servers were a bit too close (popping that personal bubble in a sense) especially since the place wasn't that full when we were there. Interior is homey and has that neighborhood diner vibe to it. Tables and seats might feel a bit cramped and too close especially if the place is packed. I ordered the farmer's crepe while my friends ordered an omelette and half order of pancakes. My crepe was ok. The crepe itself was a bit dry but the fillings were nice. They definitely need to improve their service. If I comeback, will try their famous eggs benedict instead. read more

It's a nice diner style brunch places, but with the amazing selection Vancouver has it is hard to give it more stars. Not a huge fan of diners myself, but if you love it then def come here. read more

Came here for bennys on a weekend. Homey, country, simplistic diner decor. Be prepared to wait. The perks of this place is the freedom to mix your bennys option. I tried the spinach and ham plus the chorizo one. I prefer the spinach one! The hollandaise sauce is a pale yellow colour, runny and tasty. Potatoes and eggs were decent, nothing spectacular. Overall, would come back for convenience, price point and Benny options. read more

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It was a long lineup, but actually didn't take that long to get a table. Our Server was perfect. Even though it was her first day, she did everything right. She was so lovely and kind and helpful. Our food came, Mum changed her meal to a half size which might have caused a bump in the kitchens process but eventually got her meal. Everyone had a good breakfast and all of us considered their Benedict sauce PRETTY good. I even ate almost all of my chunky taters. That's a statement in itself. Still, what we all like best of all is that you can have choices. Choices are soooo important aren't they? Next time I'm thinking of having three egg's benedict and not bother with the toast. Yes, I'm in Hollandaise sauce heaven.... mmmmm butter...... read more

Café Zen On Yew - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Went to have brunch on a sunny saturday afternoon and it was all packed. In fact the space is quite tight here. U actually have to squeeze in as tables are closely arranged. This place is known for incredible bennies so if u r a Benny lover ,do go here. On top you can get your Benny half n half. Isn't it nice?? We ordered a chai latte and English breakfast tea with spinach mushroom crepe with dried tomato and Benny plate. All food comes with cubed fried potatoes( their version of French fries I believe) . I would say food was okey and drinks could have been more hot . Apparently they served our drinks early and food little late which made them cold. Extraordinary customer service makes a restaurant stand out from rest of the restaurants serving same food. For me the service could have been better. Servers were pretty good at ignoring you once or twice at least. I have always been Cora's brunch fan and I think I will stick with them for food. But yah if u are in kits area then this is ur go to.they do have patio and bearable clean washrooms. read more

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Underwhelming food, $16 for something I could've thrown together in 10mins at home. Meh

Had a family breakfast here and left with a terrible taste in my mouth. Our table wasn't attended for the first 15 minutes we were sitting there, and had to flag down a waiter for everything, water, ordering etc. We ordered food/drink and they forgot an order. Staff were extremely unhelpful and unengaged. I ordered a 'fresh orange juice' that I had to follow up on where it was 20 minutes later. When it finally came it was right from the bottle. I politely asked the waitress about the fresh orange juice and she rudely argued with me and mentioned that the restaurant spends a lot of money on making the orange juice. Would not recommend. read more

Awesome breakfast and the atmosphere is just great! You get that vibe of the breakfast crowd. Definitely go for the Early Bird Special if you are there before 10am. The poached eggs are absolutely delicious, or its your choice of how you want it done. You get a choice of Ham, Bacon or Sausage with hashbrown and toast. Excellent service despite how busy they are. read more

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Famous for the Benny's! And when it comes to brunchy goodness, eggs benny is high on my must-have list! Super cool that you can order two of the same or mix it up with Benny combo's..you can try out a couple different kinds! I decided on the California Benny and opted to not go for a combo. What else was I eyeing? The french toast (a friend ordered, i tasted...and it was soo goood!! definitely doing it next time) as well as the waffles (my bf ordered...sooo yummy too! another one to put on the list to try!) So, I get my California Benny...and its pretty good. Not fantastically awesome..but pretty darn good. so they get an A-ok yelp review...I look forward to a return so that maybe it can be increased ;) or maybe its an excuse to have their french toast or waffles...heheheh read more

Café Zen On Yew - california benny - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Three of us went for breakfast recently. I arrived first about 9am, and there were only a couple of customers in, so I was free to sit wherever I liked. Next came my niece who was visiting from Toronto. Waiter was friendly enough, brought us water and there was no rush for us to order. Cafe Zen has all the breakfast items you might expect, Bennies, waffles, bacon/egg combos, omelettes, etc. I ordered Florentine Benny and niece ordered smoked salmon Benny and a coffee. Food arrived promptly and was fine. Nothing special, very typical dish with side of home fries that I suspect come out of a freezer bag (apologies if wrong). Third guest arrived as we were eating (we knew she would be later and we'd agreed to order ahead of her). She asked for "fresh-squeezed" orange juice, which it may have been, but it came immediately and was certainly not "fresh-squeezed" for her. She also ordered a coffee. While we were chatting and the two other guests were enjoying their coffees, the waiter inexplicably breezed past and dropped the bill on the table. We weren't finished our meals, he didn't ask if we wanted anything else, and we certainly hadn't asked for the bill. We all looked at each other, thinking "that's weird". As he passed by again, the third guest ordered a toasted English muffin. When he brought it he asked if he should add it to the bill, which was another weird thing. "Well, no," I felt like saying, "it can be free if you like!" He took the bill away and added the muffin to it. Then he came back with the debit machine and looked at my niece (for whatever reason) and asked "Do you need the machine?" By this time we were annoyed. "Are you trying to get rid of us?" I asked. "Is there some reason you're rushing us out the door?" He looked a bit surprised and said, "No." Third guest was still eating her muffin, both of them were still drinking coffee. Most of the tables were empty and nobody was waiting to be seated. So how come we aren't allowed to enjoy our meal, uninterrupted, without being made to feel like persona non grata? We are three perfectly respectable women. We know how to behave in restaurants, we weren't noisy or causing any trouble. What the heck? Why the rush? It's not like we ordered one coffee and then sat there on our laptops for hours on end sucking up the wifi (if they have wifi, don't know). We were eating our breakfast! Shouldn't guests be allowed to finish their meal and ASK FOR THE BILL when they're ready to pay? Food was okay. Being pushed to pay and get out was not. I will spend my money elsewhere, thanks, where we can enjoy our meal in peace and feel like appreciated customers. Cafe Zen should put a note on their menu: "Hurry up and eat, then get out. You are not welcome here." read more

The line up for this place for a weekend brunch goes out the door. Yikes !!! They don't even take reservations, you just stand in line and wait your turn. The great part is that the line moves pretty quickly :) Really laid back diner style interior that is great for groups or couples. Friendly staff. The tables are pretty close together and the whole place buzzzed with loud conversations. Love the selection on the brunch menu. Lots of different omeletttes, pancakes, waffles, crepes, and bennies to choose from. I was a little disappointed with the hash browns ---- they weren't that hot and not crispy at all. I think it was an off day. read more

Best. Bennies. I. Have. Ever. Had. If that doesn't bring you in the door, then I hope you find something you like! It was super quiet when we stopped here for a bite to eat after biking around Vancouver. Coffee was hot and tasty, and the eggs benny looked scrumptious so we dug right in. How can they be that good!? It's beyond me, but doesn't matter. Cafe Zen is eclectic, the decor is whimsical, but the food. I could sit on the sidewalk, and the food would still blow my mind. Now I want eggs benny. It'll be hard to find a place that is up to par with Cafe Zen. read more

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Came here for a snowy Boxing Day brunch. While other brunch spots were closed for the holidays, Zen Cafe was a packed house with good reason. Warm service, quick delivery and good food! This Vancouver staple offers all day breakfast, while most of the customers order an Eggs Benedict of some variety (which I am sure is made to yummy goodness) I had the Yelp special soup and sandwich. Very good prices and you can taste the care of food quality from the kitchen. If you are in Kitsilano and want a solid brunch, Zen Cafe can bring you such joy. read more

Café Zen On Yew - Soup and Sandwich lunch special - Lentil soup and Corned Beef sandwich was delish! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

While I love eggs bennies I always find it difficult to finish that 2nd muffin. But at Cafe Zen, where you can "mix and match" your bennies (and there are a dozen to choose from!), they make it really difficult not to! Hidden in the middle of Kits, be prepared to wait in line for a table (we only waited about 10 mins), but it will be worth it! The shrimp and avocado benny gives a very generous portion of both shrimp and avocado - the good fat that balances out with the very rich hollandaise sauce! It's delicious! And the chorizo benny is just the perfect amount of spice. But next time I go, I will probably ask for the hollandaise on the side as I don't think my heart can handle it again. :) And for the record - I still didn't finish the 2nd muffin. But I sure as hell tried. read more

Café Zen On Yew - Mix & Match Bennies at Cafe Zen - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

When it comes to breakfast, the neighbourhood of Kitsilano offers plenty of choices. But, of the money local places to eat the first meal of the day, I prefer Cafe Zen on Yew Street above the rest. Though the space is small, the weekend pre- and post-noon lineup moves pretty quickly, and it's definitely worth the wait. Zen has indoor and some limited outdoor seating. The tables inside are set quite close to each other, so don't expect an intimate meal here. However, the space is cozy, and the atmosphere is friendly and warm. Now, let's get to the most important part of any restaurant review: The food. Portions are large, and every item I've personally tried from the expansive breakfast menu (waffles, pancakes of various flavours and textures, fruit plates, yogurt, eggs, toast, fresh-squeezed OJ, and more) has been absolutely delish! read more

Café Zen On Yew - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I wish I was giving this place a higher rating! We came here for our final Vancouver weekend trip meal and it was also the morning of our friend's birthday-- but Cafe Zen really didn't deliver. Food was very average, think dishes that you can easily make at home. I ordered the crab benedict thinking it'd live up to the price, but it was pretty lackluster in presentation and flavor. A measly amount of crab meat and two sad, overcooked eggs (that looked like they were poached in a mold of some sort) What really disappointed us was the service: We had to flag staff down several times to get any attention, and when they sent out an incorrect dish no apology of any sort was exchanged. Honestly, the only thing that stood out to me was its proximity to Kitsilano Beach. Interior was nice too... some of the decors are a little corny. read more

Café Zen On Yew - Crab Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Went here with friends for Sunday brunch. It was packed! We waited a while to get a seat, but we were asked for our drink orders as soon as we sat down. I asked for a water, but when the server came back to take our food orders, I ordered a coffee (along with the B.C. Bennies). As we waited for our food, I realized I still hadn't gotten my coffee. We let the server know and she brought it right away - it was pretty busy so she probably forgot. The food was good and quite filling. Other than forgetting the coffee, the service was prompt and there were no other issues. All in all a decent place. Probably wouldn't eat here again though, unless friends suggested it. You can find cheaper brunch options elsewhere. read more

Café Zen On Yew - BC bennies - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia