Gosh we so wanted to give this local diner a top mark, but unfortunately, on this visit, we cannot. We'll be back for sure because the reviews are just too good to not give Douce another go. It's bright and airy, even on a rainy nasty day on the West Coast. The decor is awesome in our mind, very diner driven and classy. The glass into the kitchen itself offers a glimpse into the line cook life. The service was top notch, the space is clean and tables are turned with precision. Nothing to quibble with overall, but the food itself was just average, and just that alone is not where a small place like this should be. The hash browns were bordering on overdone and were not plentiful. One piece of toast is always a pet peeve of mine, though the multigrain was good. The Romesco really had little taste and was almost a little dry. I had trouble speeding it around and ended up eating most of it in one bite, which I am sure is not the ideal scenario. K had the grilled cheese sandwich with onions. The fries were great but the sandwich was lacking in cheese and onions which isn't ideal. We also had three go arounds with our English Breakfast tea and the cream curdling once added. The date on the cream was far in advance and the cream was cold, so not sure what the issue was. I actually asked specifically for milk when ordering, so it didn't excite me to have this happen. They finally brought milk with the third tea try, K used it, I didn't bother. Small thing, but I like my tea while waiting for my meal, not with it or halfway through it. That all said, everyone was happy, seemed to enjoy the food and service and there appear to be alot of locals. We will certainly give the Douce another go, and hope that it's a far better experience. read more

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This hidden gem in North Van serves classic diner dishes and comfort food all made from scratch. There were nostalgic vibes and service was amazing. The portions are huge and every dish is made with quality ingredients. French onion grilled cheese with shoestring fries: I got a nice cheese pull out of this, it satisfied all my cheesy cravings. It came with a generous amount of fries. Denver-ish breakfast bowl: order this if you want a nice variety for breakfast. I added avocado and it was so satisfying. Bacon eggs benny on housemade buttermilk biscuits with hashbrowns: fresh hollandaise over perfectly cooked eggs. The buttermilk biscuit is so much better than an English muffin. I absolutely loved the shredded hashbrowns. Strawberry milkshake: you need to try their hand spun milkshakes! Topped with whipped cream and sprinkles, I felt like a kid again. read more

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Finally made it back here. Unfortunately, not as great an experience as last time. Food was still great. My daughter and I both ordered the Avocado Toast with vegan cheese on it. Other orders on the table included a Breakfast Sammy and the Brioche French Toast. We had to wait about 10-15 minutes to get a table. Then once we ordered our food, we waited an eternity for our food to finally be served. My niece gobbled her French Toast and then went to sit in the car as our 1 hour parking had expired. Love the food and the retro decor but didn't care for the excessive waiting. I think we must have come on a weekday last time. I was very close to saying that I wouldn't bother coming back again but upon further reflection, I might give it another try, but just make sure that it's a weekday and not a weekend. This visit was shortly before noon on a Saturday so...definitely a busy time. read more

Douce Diner - Diners Near Me - North Vancouver, British Columbia

Stopped by after wife's hair apt. Greeted fairly quickly and seated. The diner had a nice diner feel to it with the table/restaurant layout. Servers were very friendly and attentive. Absolutely makes the visit more pleasurable right away. I ordered chicken and waffles, the chicken was a cutlet style and served with white sausage gravy. I personally think the chicken/waffle combo with syrup is good enough but if you like sausage gravy go at it. They were all tasty. Wife ordered French toast, which was very large and fluffy. Overall decent and solid place. read more

Douce Diner - French toast - Diners Near Me - North Vancouver, British Columbia

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Food was amazing and service was excellent. Ambiance was great but it's very popular so text ahead for a reservation. This is our favourite brunch place. read more

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They pulled out all the stops to make this diner feel right. Nothing fancy but clean and fresh. The food was great. I had the Reuben Sammie with fries It was messy and plentiful and a Chocolate milkshake. (Only missed the Aluminum container on the side with the dregs) The two servers worked in tandem and really supported each other. I love to see that! read more

We stopped for breakfast at Douce Diner on our way to Lynn Canyon. Parking was pleasantly easy to find on the street nearby. The breakfast was great. We had the "Breakfast Sammy" and "Green Shakshuka". Both dishes were super fresh and super tasted great. We would definitely visit again and try more from the menu. Incredibly friendly staff as well. The were so warm welcoming. read more

Douce Diner - Breakfast Sammy with hash browns - Diners Near Me - North Vancouver, British Columbia

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Great place, it was busy, and the customer service was fast and friendly. Good food I really enjoyed the waffle. The breakfast bowl was good but I was a little surprised I thought it would be more of a scramble/ mixed up. The interior was cute. Parking was a little tough but I don't take stars off for that. I was really happy my wife found this spot. read more

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Happy to find this great diner! Facility, service and food were all stellar. It's a busy, small space. They made use of the enclosed outdoor area and added more seating. We enjoyed the recommended Chicken and Waffle and Eggs Benny. Both were delicious. I especially liked the biscuit that the eggs were on, tasted homemade. Can't wait to go back! read more

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We keep coming back to Douce because of the amazing food and the incredible server Myles. Highly recommend!

I came for brunch on a Sunday afternoon. There was plenty of street parking nearby. Our party waited less than 30 minutes for a table. The diner itself was clean and inviting. Service was quick and friendly as well. I ordered the Denver-Ish Breakfast Bowl with avocado. The eggs were good and I highly recommend the sourdough toast. Prices were reasonable. read more

Ruben Sandwich is on sourdough not rye. Corned beef itself was under seasoned but cooked well. Overall sandwich is on the dry side. Fries were good, not great. On the positive wasn't greasy and it was generous. Bottomless coffee came in a small cup and barely 70%full, very cumbersome to ask for refills. Drip coffee itself was flavourless. I would say it is milder than most coffee in a regular office would serve. Ambiance was like Archie and Friends (comic book), the booth/seating were very tight. Parking can be difficult as there isn't pay parking, however there are parking maids circling as this is considering an industrial area and they will ticket. read more

Douce Diner - Pastrami Sandwich - Diners Near Me - North Vancouver, British Columbia

The food is spectacular! Service is excellent too. Worth whatever wait it takes to get a table. Was less than 10min for us in the noon hour on Saturday before Easter. read more

Douce Diner is a hidden gem in North Vancouver. They are open everyday from 8am-3pm We Ordered: Eggs Benny w/ Bacon $20 (House buttermilk biscuit, poached eggs, hollandaise sauce, hash browns or nice green organic salad) Denver-Ish Breakfast Bowl $19.25 (Scrambled eggs, vintage cheddar, chorizo sausage, potato tater tots, sweet pickled peppers & red onion served with choice of toast) Bottomless Drip $4.25 Iced lATTE $5.75 They have limited seating so on weekends they tend to have a long lineup. We went for brunch on a weekday and there was no lineup. Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 Parking 5/5 read more

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I just spent nearly $40 on a tiny waffle, with a side of bacon and egg. I left the restaurant still feeling hungry. I don't think I will be going back. read more

I nice find on the North Shore. This place has character, nice genuine staff, and a feeling of a small, but savvy, locally owned business. It is also in a cool spot for when you just want to go somewhere new. The food was good, I had a traditional breakfast. As a generally cheap person I still scoff at the prices of breakfasts (everywhere) these days and I would have gone 5 stars if it were just a bit bigger, or a bit cheaper, but I'll be back and happily so. Being a 50s diner style place I'm keen to try a milkshake and maybe the non breakfast items. read more

Cute little restaurant/diner. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Every order we saw served looked delicious. We asked our server a few times what was just served to another table. Alex our server was excellent and very knowledgeable about everything on the menu and was quick to offer us choices as my wife has an almond allergy. Overall this place gets a 5 star rating from my wife and I. read more

Thanks to Yelp! This is a new discovery for me! A very lively little diner run by a group of dedicated professional! Food here has a real homemade feel and you can see the staffs really do care about their customers! Outstanding item: Egg Benny - Panko Chicken .. moist succulent chicken breast is covered with a thin coating of panko crumbs fried lightly to golden .. topped with a perfectly poached egg with runny yolk! Everything here is perfectly balanced! Their Bottomless Drip is a full bodied blend that will make you want to keep your cup filled! Be prepared to wait for your table as this place do get busy and you will know why after your first visit! Call out to Shannon & crew for their great service!! read more

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We haven't gone out for brunch in ages but after a rainy hike, we decided to check out Douce Diner. They're located a stone throw's away from Afra Bakery. We dropped in on a Saturday afternoon (around 1:30pm) and had to wait about 30 minutes for a table to open up. Service was friendly and our waitress was very accommodating. The inside is cute with a modern diner vibe but they also have 4-5 tables outside (that's sheltered from the elements). Menu is split into breaky, greens & bowls, sammy's & toast and desserts. The hand spun milk shakes ($7.50) was a very popular order. They brought out ketchup and their hot sauce (very mild) to the table. - Country ham eggs benny ($17.75) - hash browns were nicely seasoned. Eggs benny was well executed; runny yolk, liked how the ham was thinly sliced, hollandaise wasn't too rich and the biscuit brought everything together. - 2x Double Douce burger ($18.00) - both added a gluten free bun ($1.25 extra). N opted for the organic greens while B went with the shoestring fries. Bun was nicely toasted. It wasn't the juiciest burger but portion (double smashed patty) was decent and the pickled vegetables were a pleasant touch. DD was an enjoyable outing. 3.5 stars. read more

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Hands down the best fried chicken sandwich. This is my go-to every time I come here because the chicken is crispy and the flavour is so good - honey mustard with pickle dressing. I opt for a gluten friendly bun as I am gluten sensitive and the bun is light and tasty too. The service is quite quick but if you go during busy hours (typically lunch) then you can expect to wait for a table as the restaurant is quite small. read more

Douce Diner - Crispy chicken sandwich on a gluten free bun - Diners Near Me - North Vancouver, British Columbia

Great little diner. Service was friendly and quick. We had a delicious lunch for 4. Hubby had the Denver-ish omelette bowl, daughter had French onion grilled cheese sandwich, son had avocado toast with an added egg, and I had the double Douce burger. The sandwiches come with a massive amount of shoestring fries, so if your group orders more than one sandwich you might want to choose other sides amongst you and share one the fries. Son also enjoyed the gelato float, and I liked the Sap Sucker carbonated maple water (which I, coming from the USA, had never heard of before). read more

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I've been to Douce Diner twice now, and I can confidently say that the phenomenal experience I had the first time wasn't a fluke. First off, I love the space. The fun wallpaper, metal diner stools, and extended painted patio space are an absolute vibe. The colours are bright and add to the lively atmosphere. I also really appreciate the attentive but not overbearing service--both times, we had friendly and helpful servers who put us right at ease. The eggs Benedict is one of the best I've had in the Lower Mainland. Hollandaise sauce is creamy without being heavy, eggs are perfectly poached, and I love the replacement of the traditional English muffin with biscuits. The French toast, which is only served on weekends, is also incredible! I love the challah loaf they use for the bread, and the lemon curd adds a nice zing. The only suggestion my sister made was to make the distinction between the ketchup and hot sauce bottles a little more obvious (a lesson she learned the hard way...). Prices are on average $1-2 cheaper than the classic downtown Vancouver brunch spots. So although the price point isn't wildly different, I like the taste and atmosphere enough to make the trip to North Van. I will definitely be recommending Douce Diner to all my friends as my new go-to brunch place! read more

Douce Diner - Avocado eggs Benny with hash browns (French toast in the background) - Diners Near Me - North Vancouver, British Columbia

Loved the ambience and retro/diner style decor!! It was so cute and made the dining experience much more enjoyable! Lots of free parking nearby. We came around 1:30pm on a Sunday and were seated right away. All the dishes were delicious and would consider returning here again if in the area. read more

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First off this place is adorable! The staff were all wonderful and looked happy to be there. The food was top notch. I had the French toast (weekends only as of this review) and it was life changing! The lemon curd and the bread all together was perfection. The mimosas are delicious. Oh and the eggs Benny were amazing with these biscuits that were perfect. I don't even like biscuits normally but I can eat these all day! This is a gem!! read more

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I love douce diner! The atmosphere is wonderful; the decor is very 80's diner style with black and white tiles and light blue accents. The servers all seem to help each other out and they've been lovely every time! I always switch my order but recently we have the breakfast Sammy and the omelette. The omelette is to die for! Boursin cream cheese with herbs inside makes it my favourite dish thus far. The toast is also amazing. Only downside is they are always busy, so definitely go early or be prepared to wait! read more

Douce Diner - Omelette with sourdough toast, bacon, greens - Diners Near Me - North Vancouver, British Columbia

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Great menu of delicious food and drinks. The service is always good and quick. Highly recommend the Eggs Benny and the London Fog read more

Holy cow, this place absolutely slaps. The food is perfect. My smoked salmon eggs benedict was delicious - the most perfect cook on the soft egg - a warm velvet yolk. The salmon was delicious, a sprinkling of what looked like paprika, and the biscuits underneath were to die for. I'll be returning for this dish. I tried the caramelized French onion grilled cheese, stole a bite from my sister... will return to order that next time. Spectacular as well. The fries were beautifully seasoned too. This place is simultaneously an unpretentious, laid back vintage diner, but with laser precision execution on every dish. There's a polish to the cooking that really shines - just 10/10. read more

The food was good! I absolutely loved the yogurt and lemon curd! I stole the lemon curd from my kiddos French toast! The chicken and waffles was good but not excellent for the price. Only negative was wish there was a kids menu and the pricing was a little extreme for the portion sizes. But definitely worth trying! read more

Douce Diner - French toast (only weekends) - Diners Near Me - North Vancouver, British Columbia

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Had lunch here and ordered the chicken sandwich with fries. My son ordered a double burger and fries. The service we got here was so friendly. Our food was really good and tasty. We really liked the house made hot sauce. The diner had a eclectic vibe to it with retro decor splashed here and there. read more

Nice little diner with good service, good food and great milkshakes (highly recommend the banana caramel) wasn't s big fan of the potatoes and sausages on my plate but the eggs and toast were good. read more

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Wonderful omelettes, with an unusual but really tasty (and very fresh) side salad! Coffee was top notch, and the service was perfect. Loved our meal and would heartily recommend! read more

This place is awesome! We stopped here on our way to visit the Capilano bridge. The food was awesome, I would recommend the eggs Benny because the biscuit is so good. The waitress was so sweet and gave us advice about the best dishes and her faves. The staff also refilled our water and coffee often. The restaurant is adorable with tiled floors and has a diner feel to it. Loved our experience here! read more

I was in the area and decided to buy take out for lunch. I ordered the French Onion Grilled Cheese Sandwich with a salad ($15.50). You have to place the order in person, online with a food delivery app or online with their website. They do not take orders on the phone. My order was ready for pick up in 30 minutes. I forgot to ask if there was a fork included during pick up. When I got around to eating my lunch, I had no cutlery to eat my salad. The sandwich was really tasty. The cheese and caramelized onions combination was great. The salad had a good tangy dressing. The pickles had a nice sour kick. I found the salad portion size to be small. I wished the salad portion size was just a bit bigger. Overall, 3.5 star meal because of the salad portion. read more

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Such a cute little lunch spot. Adorable decor, friendly staff, good menu selection. The food was decent, nothing phenomenal which is why I'm giving 4 stars. Definitely was lacking flavor, pretty bland. Still a nice little restaurant though. read more

Found a small black circular hair in my breakfast. Was revolted and notified the waitress. She promptly whisked the plate away thankfully. But the thing that upset me more than anything is that instead of comp'ing the meal like at most restaurants, she gave me a 5$ discount. I have eaten at this restaurant a few times. But this is the last time. read more

Wow can't express the kindness and flavourful flare this place has. I couldn't get the full experience but I will come back after the pandemic. Ambiance: 70-80's diner feel with vibrant colours, nice and clean feel. Couldn't get to explore the fully place but looks very nice. Food: The chicken 5/5. Wonderfully juicy, extremely tender and flavourful; The chicken batter is crisp and light and it's paired with savoury gravy and biscuits. The portions are large and their meal chicken dinner for 2 could feed up to three hungry individuals. Also THEY HAVE MILKSHAKES. Service: From the minimal interaction the people working and the owner have been nothing but lovely and bright during these uncertain times. They are all so kind. Worth: Heck yeah! Check out this place if you are ever in North Van or make a trip, order take out and go have darn good picnic at the park by the water. read more

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It's always a pleasure to have lunch at Douce Diner Their vegan avocado toast is a perfection in every way. And hash browns are just the best⁣ ⁣ I got to try their GLORIOUS ORGANIC SALAD BOWL with albacore tuna confit, it's so good!⁣ ⁣ Love this place! I get awesome service every time I go there, environment is very uplifting and fun, + so instagramable⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Definitely recommend!⁣⁣ read more

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I lunch here with some regularity. The staff are unfailingly friendly and helpful. The food is honest, of high quality, and portions are generous. It gets busy at times, but never too loud. A great place for breakfast or lunch. read more

Fabulous food prices and ambience. Keyur Was a fantastic server! it was my first time at this quaint and nostalgic diner and I will definitely be back! I appreciate the lovely decoration and the service was fast and the food was delicious, I'd highly recommend for a nice breakfast or lunch. read more

Had a great breakfast her the other morning! Definitely recommend coming here. I got the breakfast Sammy with a scrambled egg instead of fried, partner got the avocado toast my way read more