This was my first time at this restaurant, and the atmosphere and food were fantastic! The prices…read morewere reasonable, and the service was incredibly warm and friendly. I highly recommend it! Next time I come, I'll definitely bring my friends and try the other dishes on the menu.

I really have to highly recommend all the Eggs Benedict breakfasts on the menu! If you don't like…read morethem, come find me! Today I ordered the Blackstone Benny, which comes with a runny egg, honey-glazed bacon, roasted tomatoes, and an English muffin. With every bite, you'll taste two distinct sweetnesses: the smoky, honeyed sweetness of the bacon and the refreshing sweet-and-sour flavor of the roasted tomatoes. The rich, creamy texture of the runny egg yolk perfectly blends these two flavors, finishing with the slightly salty, toasty aroma of the muffin. Jam Cafe has lots of delicious dishes, like the Charlie Bowl and the Fried Chicken Waffle, but Eggs Benedict is the only one I can eat from start to finish without getting tired of it--and just a few hours after finishing, I start missing it again.

The hype and the line to get in are all valid. I can say it is worth it, even in the rain. What I…read morelove about Medina is that you can donate to a good cause to reserve a table. They chose a charity for the quarter and it's $10/person. I really wish more places did this. The service you get is top notch. So good in fact, that they will make you the drink of your choice so long as they have the ingredients. Can't wait to be back in Vancouver to have that Paella again.

Ive been here many times over the years, and i recently came again after a long hiatus. The menu…read moreis largely unchanged. Still a solid brunch place, but prices have gone up significantly. Service was good, friendly. The restaurant is the same as I recall, clean enough. A little cramped and the seating isnt too comfortable. Its really not a good place to hang out for a long time, but rather sit down, eat, and get out type of place. I had the lavender latte and the Tagine this time. Ive had it before and at least its pretty consistent. Ive tried several other things on their menu in the past too, all pretty solid 4/5. Nothing standout as so amazing to deserve 5 stars, but consistent and tasty. I did have a reservation which they charge $10/person for, purely for donation to a charity and does not contribute to your meal at all, and also nonrefundable. While I find this somewhat annoying, I dont blame them for doing this from a business standpoint. They always have a lineup so there is no shortage of customers for them. There is no reason they need to deal with the headache of a ton of reservations. On the flip side, they honoured my reservation in a very timely fashion and I bypassed the line, so props to them for doing that part right. If you have to park, then you may find street metered parking or use one of the nearby paid lots.

Lots of people, food was good. Chicken was sweet and spicy. Coffee was mid, but okay.read more

Went to OEB Breakfast Co. in Yaletown for brunch on my last Saturday in Vancouver and it was…read moreclearly a popular spot, it was packed. I chose to sit outside on the patio instead of inside at the bar to take in that Canadian Vitamin D! It was sunny and hot, but the patio had a great view and was perfect for people-watching. My server, Dursh (or something close to that), was really cool. He asked my name, made me feel welcomed, and gave solid recommendations. He even picked my drink for me, which I ended up enjoying. He suggested a Benedict dish, but I'm not a fan of runny eggs. I had already decided on the El Camino poutine and plot twist....it also came with two runny poached eggs. Even so, it was still delicious, mainly because the yolk texture wasn't an issue with the crema on the dish. That poutine was an easy 9/10. It came loaded with cheese curds, pork carnitas that weren't dry at all, bacon, pinto beans, roasted pineapple for a little sweetness, salsa, jalapeños, pickled onions, salsa verde, cilantro crema, and spinach. The herb potatoes were seasoned so well too. All in all, a great last meal in Vancouver from the food to the service (even beyond Dursh, everyone was helpful) to the patio vibe. Great spot.

Food is good, some sweet on the beans and hash browns? I…read moreordered egg Benedict and baked eggs with Gouda cheese My son loved the bake eggs and I loved the Benny eggs but nothing else in my plate but the spinach. Sauces are good and they bring you the whole carafe of coffee with h for me was a plus! Service was amazing, very nice people and the place and ambiance is great!

The sandwiches were quite good, coated in egg and very fragrant. The banana sandwich had vanilla in…read moreit, but the combination of toast and syrup was a bit too sweet. The non-alcoholic cocktail I ordered tasted like Western-style bread, but without cinnamon, which was quite interesting. I'll try other dishes with friends next time.

The Fairmont Pacific Rim delivered the kind of stay that makes you reconsider what "world class"…read moreactually means. From the moment we pulled up to the valet through every interaction with room service and housekeeping, the team made us feel like royalty -- attentive without ever being intrusive, polished without feeling rehearsed. The room itself was a highlight. Soaking in the tub with the ocean and the North Shore mountains framed in front of us is an image I'll be holding onto for a long time. It's the kind of view the city is famous for, delivered from the comfort of your own suite.

Had an absolutely memorable stay at the Fairmont Pacific Rim during our vacation in Vancouver. The…read morelobby and lobby lounge/bar area is stunning. Everything here feels modern, clean, and luxurious. Our room was beautiful, especially the bathroom with its dual sinks, separate bathtub and rain shower, and separate area for toilet. The Le Labo products were a nice touch, and everything from the towels, robes, slippers, and bedding felt luxe and high end. These beds and pillows were some of the best hotel beds/pillows I've ever slept on. We all slept so well! We also ordered room service for breakfast and everything was so good, with reasonable room service prices for the amount you get. Didn't use the gym, but it's recently renovated and beautiful. They provide iced water infused with electrolytes and there are even Pilates machines! There's also a heated rooftop outdoor pool that we didn't have time to take advantage of too. Not only is this hotel amazing, but it's in a prime location to everything - especially if you're a first time visitor to Vancouver. It's super easy to hop on the shuttle to the suspension bridge, or take a sea boat or hop on the subway to/from the airport. It's also walking distance to Gastown, Robson Street, Stanley Park and the Seawall. Highly recommend this hotel if you're in the city!

The Red Velvet for my sweet tooth and the Mediterranean Chicken Panini cos I was so hungry…read moreexploring downtown Vancouver. I must say, the food is 10/10. The service was quick and prompt, too! Although we didn't find a place to sit, given how much people love this place, we happily enjoyed our food in the seating area overlooking the Canada place, few others joined us there too! It was our cute lil party!

Of all the Brekas I've been to - and I've been to a lot, as I'm a huge fan! - this one is my least…read morefavorite. I was meeting a friend here yesterday who's visiting from California, and when deciding on a meeting place, we realized a bunch of the Gastown coffee roaster places were closed on Sunday, so I mentioned Breka , knowing it was opened 24/7. (LOVE this!). Plus, this site is close to Waterfront Station, and my friend had a busy day planned, taking the Seabus to N.Van and doing a lot of sightseeing. So this Breka was perfect. I was there early at 10 am-ish, and from the outset, I was impressed: exposed brick wall, long counter and display case, fully stocked with the most beautiful pastries and tarts and cakes, and lovely looking sandwiches, too....Just lovely. I ordered a tea from the guy taking the orders. At the check-out, the woman working the cashier was the most unfriendly, aloof person I have ever encountered at a Breka. She was downright dour. Never looked up, never smiled, said I owed X for the tea I ordered, gave me a receipt and said I was "number 3", no "thank you" (despite my saying thanks!), nothing. She looked really unhappy and bothered to be there. (I sat at a nearby table, waiting for my number to be called. I saw her interactions with all the people behind me - and there were quite a few, as it got suddenly busy in the cafe. She was cold and unfriendly to everyone in line as she rang them all up. These are mostly tourists! Why have a dour, borderline-hostile woman at the check-out counter of a busy cafe in a touristy part of our city? I just don't get it). Anyhow, I waited 10 minutes to hear my number called, but I never heard it. I walked up to the take-out area and there was my tea, on a receipt that said "number 3". Did they call out my number? I honestly don't know. I was seated at a table a few feet from the area and listening for my number and I didn't hear it called. I was not impressed with this set-up. Not at all. My friend arrived and got a chocolate concoction which looked amazing, and he loved it, so there's that. I still love Brekas but I probably won't return to this site. Between the cold experience at the cash and the prolonged waiting for my order (a cup of tea!), and not being sure if my order number was ever called, it just all left me with a bitter taste in my mouth.

This place was absolutely worth it…read more We stayed at the Fairmont which made this super convenient. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. The menu selection for adults and kids was excellent. And the food was just fine right and at a good quality. The star is the high tea. If you've never done high tea before definitely do it here. We go regularly and experienced some of the best one's in the US. This i think is the best or second best I've ever had. The value is there. The ambience was exquisite. The charm was there. And the food was excellent. Every bite was executed well. We even had vegetarians with us which sometimes get short changed and they got as good of an experience as we did.

I have to say, I was seriously impressed with this Sakura-themed high tea…read more Came here for a birthday treat thanks to a friend, and it ended up being such a great experience from start to finish. The service was warm and attentive without being overbearing, and the food? So much of it. We actually had to take some home, which almost never happens with high tea. The pastries and sandwiches were not only beautifully presented, but also creative and well-executed--nothing felt like filler. You can tell there was real thought put into the menu. The space itself is elegant and charming, making it perfect for a pre-spring outing, a catch-up with friends, or a low-key celebration. Would I come back? Absolutely--especially for a themed menu like this.

Nero Belgian Waffle Bar completely changed my mind about savory waffles…read more I am not usually a savory waffle person at all, but the version here was absolutely delicious and incredibly tasty. The texture of the waffle itself was flawless--perfectly crunchy on the outside, yet wonderfully soft on the inside. If you are looking to try something unique and exceptionally well-made, I would highly recommend this place!

Best waffle ever -- honestly even better than the ones I had in Belgium…read more Ordered the salmon & poached egg waffle and the fruit waffle, both were amazing. Perfect texture and so flavorful. Only downside was the service -- food took forever and my friend got her waffle way before mine, so she was basically done eating when mine arrived.