Just had brunch here recently and I think it's one of the best brunches I've had in a long time. My…read morefriend and I decided to take a drive and I remembered Blvd Bistro was on my list of places to try for a while now. Traffic wasn't too bad, so we arrived in good time. We parked on a side street not too far away and noticed how friendly people were as we walked to the restaurant. Everyone said hello and smiled as we passed through. You certainly don't get that same experience in many other areas of the Lower Mainland. Because it was spur of the moment, we didn't have a reservation. We put our name down with the host and waited about 10-15 minutes for a table. The restaurant was a little noisy but not overwhelmingly so. We both had coffee, which was really good. I should've asked what kind of coffee they serve because it's not very often the regular drip coffee is this good. I was having a hard time deciding between the Blvd Blackstone Benny with maple bacon and the Smokey Brisket Benny. I ended up choosing the latter with a side of avocado and my friend had the Huevos Rancheros - he added a side of fried potatoes when he saw how good they looked on my plate. I took one bite of the brisket and I was instantly so glad I chose it. The meat was so tender and flavourful and I didn't even need my knife to cut it. It was phenomenal. My eggs were overcooked but immediately replaced with new eggs when I mentioned it to the server. The replacements were soft with perfectly runny yolks. She also brought extra hollandaise sauce. My friend's meal looked amazing, in fact I now have to come back just so I can have this dish. I wasn't able to finish my meal so I boxed it up to finish later. I will definitely come back here to try more of the menu items, especially when the coffee is this good. Makes me wish I lived closer!

The food here was amazing and very flavourful! It was sunny so we sat on the patio and it was…read morepretty nice. The food and drinks arrived to our table at a good amount of time although, it took a little bit for the server to come take our order or to re-fill our waters. Maybe it was because we were in the patio area but the server was very nice. The food itself was really good. I got the breakfast sandwich. The brioche bun was soft yet crispy and the flavours were nice. My friends got eggs benny. They said it was good although the egg was not runny, rather a soft jammy egg yolk. If you like a runny yolk, be sure to let the waiter know. On the table they have a hot sauce, and that was delicious. It was sweet and tangy and had a good amount of spice. Overall, it was good and I would come back again

Wifey and I went here for brunch before her hair apt. Very small and quaint place, we were seated…read moreoutside as we had doggo with us. I ordered a waffle breakfast with bacon. Wifey ordered French toast. I also ordered perogies. Fairly standard breakfast fare. Nothing fancy. The waffles imo could be better.. they were kinda dry inside bit fluffy. Def crispy on outside but with the missing fluffiness inside it kinda detracted from the enjoyment of having waffles. Rest of the breakfast food was as said standard and decent. The one thing that did stand out was the home made perogies.. they were very delicious. Over all, decent place to get your breaky but i don't think I'd go out of my way again to visit.

Casual spot, pretty popular. A little pricey for what it is. The French toast was good, the…read morepotatoes were dry and the chorizo was not what we're used to, being from California (it was more like linguicia). Good lattes. Convenient breakfast spot. Service was fine.

We love having breakfast here, the food is freshly prepared, extremely delicious and presented…read morebeautifully. The staff are always so friendly and accommodating. We like to sit at the back in a little booth, where we always enjoy a fantastic breakfast.

Food and service were excellent. We had a short 5 minute wait late in a Saturday morning. The…read morerestaurant was bustling but efficient. Our server was helpful and made several recommendations that turned out to be spot on. I had the eggs Benedict special with pork belly on a maple biscuit and it was delicious. The manager even popped over to say a quick hello, which was nice. I'll be going back.

We came here for brunch and was surprised by the massive portions! I got the Champ's Club on…read moresourdough bread with salad and it was a thick 3-layered sandwich filled with turkey, lettuce, tomato and bacon. I highly recommend this option! Rating: Food 4/5 Price 4/5 Service 4/5 Atmosphere 4/5 Parking: free parking Would I return? If I'm around the area and hungry

Heather n Gino's Been stopping here for a decent lunch when…read moretravel thru this neighbourhood. Great place for breakie, clubhouses and corned beef on rye n soup.

Was in the area and noticed the statues of Elvis, James Dean and Marilyn Monroe who reminded my of…read morean old style diner. The interior was also decorated with a retro theme. They serve all day breakfast, but it was late in the day for me and decided to go the Patty Melt. For a small patty, the mean was fairly thick, but favor was there. The server was attentive checking on us and refilling water.

1960s themed diner on Broadway near Macdonald…read more Parking is available on the side streets. There are also metered spots in front. The place has a dated retro look, with vinyl seats and plenty of Elvis style stuff. Definitely a blast from the past. Staff are friendly and helpful. No complaints. The deluxe burger is pretty juicy. Got juice all over my hands trying to eat the thing. I had the salad instead of fries, and it was pretty decent. This place also has quite a large all day breakfast menu. Didn't try, but worth mentioning. Good choice if one wants diner type food.

We had a private event party held here. The food was spectacular but I felt that this cafe & Bar is…read morenot suitable to host a party for over 100 guests. One thing noticeable about this restaurant is the lacking of plates. They used majority of their plates to serve the food on. However the food were served as finger foods and we were expected to hold our food in our hand. Somewhat strange. They also ran out of glasses during the party. The bartender couldn't even keep up with our drinks. Anyways other than the above. The event was a great event. I got the opportunity to try all four of their mocktails: - Blueberry Basil Lemonade - Mango Lavender Lemonade - Minty-Berry Sour - Pear Lavender Sour All their drinks were very fancy prepared and my favorite are the Minty-Berry Sour and the Blueberry Basil Lemonade. I also found that there is some inconsistency in the glass they serve it out of. The food was delicious as mentioned before. My favorite out of their finger foods were the grill cheese brisket. OMG that was really good. The other memorable items are the porkbelly and fried chicken. I think the fried chicken is one of their popular items on the menu served during brunch. The cheesecake at the end I got was very soft but flavorful. The cheeseburger slider was really good too. Overall I really enjoyed the food. The atmosphere and decor of the place was nice. The restaurant is very small. Because we were over 100 people, there was a wait for the 3 stalls in the bathroom. There was not enough tables and chairs for everyone to sit. I think the restaurant can comfortably maybe accommodate around 40 or 50 guests max. I will definitely be back again someday to try their brunch menu.

made resos for a belated birthday brunch at maxine's cafe and bar and honestly, it was such a good…read morecall. from the second you walk in, the space just pulls you in. it leans more parisian bistro than anything else, like a cozy little spot you'd duck into in france and end up staying way longer than planned. warm wood, soft golden lighting, vintage details, and just the right amount of playful charm. add in a soundtrack of old school tunes drifting through the room and the whole place feels effortlessly cool in the best way. we were initially seated in the back, but it felt a bit stuffy. thankfully, the hostess was amazing about it and moved us right away, no hesitation, no awkwardness. always love that kind of easygoing hospitality. and then the cutest surprise, a handwritten birthday card waiting at the table. such a small touch, but it made everything feel extra thoughtful and personal right from the start. we both went all in on the mushroom rosti, smoked maitake, kale, boursin, toasted seeds, and two perfectly soft poached eggs, and wow, it absolutely hit. rich, earthy, super satisfying, the kind of dish that makes you pause mid bite. we thought we had room for a dessert crepe to share, but reality check, we are not built like that anymore. completely full, no regrets, but dessert was not happening. the whole vibe was relaxed and unhurried, which made it perfect for a long overdue catch up. no one rushing you out, just good food, great music, and even better company. only hiccup, i'm pretty sure my latte wasn't made with oat milk, and i definitely felt it a couple hours later, which slightly took the shine off an otherwise perfect brunch. still, such a fun, feel good spot that totally delivers on atmosphere and experience. would absolutely go back.

So we came back and my daughter ordered the Babka French Toast again. She didn't ask me to share it…read morewith her but simply made sure to stop eating after she had finished about half the dish. Much appreciated as this allowed me to order something different. I had The Classic which came with Eggs, mushroom & broccolini, potato rosti, baked beans, roasted tomato and housemade sourdough. We also ordered a Nutelle Hot Chocolate and Matcha Oat Latte. I loved The Classic. While I do enjoy trying new things all the time, I think I'm a Classic girl at heart. I often fight the urge to order the tried and true for the sake of trying new things, but I'm ever so happy on those occasions where I give in and order something more Classic. Baked beans and toast remind me of family trips to England. Havn't gone for one of those in years, but I do have some good memories of them. When they're on sale here, we sometimes like to buy cans of Heinz British style baked beans, and I sometimes make my own homemade version of baked beans to store in our freezer. I don't often see baked beans on brunch menus so this was a bit of a special occasion for me to be able to order something with baked beans for brunch. Personally, I would have preferred the beans to have been just a little bit softer. Nothing wrong with them. They were fully cooked but perhaps just a little bit firmer than I'd have liked. I prefer my beans very soft and I tend to be like that with a lot of foods in general. My hubby prefers his foods firmer, and I like my foods softer. It's a personal preference. Otherwise, I very much enjoyed this dish and am very likely to order it again sometime! Oh, the potato rosti in my dish was awesome as well. This meal was so filling though that I only ate one small corner of the potato rosti and then took the rest home to eat as I was very full already from everything else I had eaten from the plate.

We visited this hidden gem, situated across from the Lonsdale Quay Public Market, for the first…read moretime today for brunch. We were pleasantly surprised with the brunch menu because from the ingredient list, we could see that there was effort in making the dishes more unique. As soon as I entered the bistro, the desserts caught my eye. Again, they all had a twist in either the design and/or the ingredients. All this creativity takes time and attention to detail, and we truly appreciate that. Four of us ordered the Mushroom toast, Cauliflower Benny, and Salmon Benny together with Lattes, "Hazelnut" cake and Duo Chocolate Chunk cookie. Every dish was delicious, served to perfection and came with generous portions. The dressing on the salad was to die for! The overall service was spot on. We cannot wait to return and try the rest of the menu! Although we would sit inside instead, as the patio seating is a little noisy due to the passing traffic.

Amazing food, laid back cozy ambiance and a very friendly team of staff! Considering it was a…read moreSaturday morning, we didn't wait long and was seated quite quickly! The vegetarian bowl with daikon was delicious!!! Those little nuggets were the stellar stars of the bowl! The enoki mushroom omelette with a side of salad was yummy! It's in the sauce and how it all blended so well!!! Some of the other bowls could be shared as well! This was a gathering of friends for brunch and the staff was quite polite to offer us outside tables and continue our conversation after we've sat for over an hour!!! Definitely coming back!

it is the start of my month and my foodie group is LONG overdue for a meetup - i was away for HK…read morefor 6wks hence... we decided to do brunch instead of our reg dinner outing and chose this location of breakfast table so that we could explore steveston/richmond a little bit. parking wasn't too hard to find, and adding ourselves onto the waiting list was easy as well! the restaurant gave off a trendy café vibe - it was buzzing when we went and it was a great sight to see as ik the food industry has been struggling a bit. we were waiting for our table when a server came and asked if we were on the waitlist or not; we indeed were and our table was ready in about 5-10min later. it was a little early for us so s and i both got coffee - she got drip (with free refills!) and i got my usual latte. a got the yuzu maple tea. my latte got me my caffeine fix so im not complaining. food menu is straight forward - i had smoked steelhead lox croissant toast. i loved how toasted the croissant was, and how it stayed intact underneath the lox, cream cheese etc. i enjoyed the tang in the salad's vinaigrette - it helped to balance out the heaviness of the cream cheese. s wasn't able to finish her plate, which was the hangover breakfast. we had also shared the dirty fries - the mayo had a nice kick to it! there were other cute cafés in the area that we saw as we did a stroll after the carb coma - will try and come back if we happen to be in the area!