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    The Templeton

    3.9 (566 reviews)
    Open 8:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Jukebox selection
    John Y.

    Old fashion style diner located on Granville Street. Gets busy during lunch time since they close up at 3:00pm, mainly catering to the neighborhood crowd. Portable old fashion jukeboxes on each table, too bad none are functioning, only for show, could have used a little Elvis Presley during my meal. Service staff so complimented the diner atmosphere, smiley, friendly, hustling used plates off the tables and eagerly waiting for their returning daily familiar customers. Ordered the classic benny and huevos rancheros. Hollandaise sauce on the benny was excellent with a slight lemon tanginess. Eggs runny, smoked ham on a crispy muffin. Heaven's perfect breakfast creation. Huevos rancheros could use improvement. Scrambled eggs with green pepper and onions could have used some additional seasoning. Black beans didn't seem fresh but then again I'm not a black bean expert, rosemary potatoes were crispy with a moist center. The retro vibe was 5 star, I was expecting retro .25 drinks and $5 breakfasts but alas inflation is an unstoppable monster in our everyday lives.

    Farmhouse hash
    Mary B.

    Excellent little diner in downtown Vancouver. Very quick service and pleasant, attentive staff. Breakfast was delicious and portions were generous. Good coffee with frequent refills. Cool old school feel with booths and round barstools seats.

    Breakfast omelet
    Katherine C.

    This place was really good. Managed to avoid a long line and arrived early. The Moroccan Benny was seasoned well and sauce didn't even taste like Hollondaise. I didn't eat the bagel it rested on...just too much to fill me. The omelet was good but the potato side was excellent. Huge chunks cooked really well. Coffee came out with this huge whipped topping that was tasty and made the drinks look great

    Loooove the retro diner vibes!
    Hannah S.

    Really solid breakfast spot in downtown Vancouver's entertainment district. We all enjoyed our food, service was excellent, and the retro diner vibes will have you feeling like you've stepped back in time - the antique comic strips embedded in the tabletops and the jukeboxes on the tables really drive the theme home! My son ordered the Farmer's Breakfast Hash which is scrambled eggs and cheese on top of potatoes and veggies - he loved it - cleaned his plate almost immediately. My hubby ordered the Mangled Eggs which is scrambled eggs mixed with garlic, Brie and choice of meat served in a toasted croissant. It looked delicious and hubby said it was fantastic. I got the Pulled Pork Benny - a variation of eggs Benedict with, you guessed it, their homemade pulled pork - it was divine! My eggs were perfectly poached and their hollandaise sauce was more like a cheese sauce but I think that's how they mean it to be bc of the bbq. It was lovely. We all had coffee which was delicious and their portions of everything very generous. Staff were very friendly and attentive. Prices were decent considering the location - central downtown on Granville Row - we could see the diner from our hotel room. Very walkable. But keep your wits about you bc the area can be a little sketchy - especially in the wee hours. We walked so I can't speak to the parking.

    Was looking for a place to have brunch nearby the hotel I was staying at while here in Vancouver and came across this place. I saw that the reviews were quite high, so I thought, why not come and give this place a try? I'm glad I did. The moment I walked in, it felt like I had travelled back in time. This feels like a 1980s diner and the decor sure helps make you feel this way too. When I was here, I got their big-ass breakfast (or whatever it's called, I don't remember) and it was absolutely delicious. And yes, big!! See my photos attached for a reference. The price was also very reasonable for the amount of food I had ordered, which is a big plus. I think if you're on a budget, this restaurant would do it for you. The server I had here was very friendly and made sure I had a great experience while dining here. She was a wonderful lady from Ireland. I'll definitely come back here again if my travels take me back to Vancouver, this place is darn good.

    Armita P.

    Old School Diner in the heart of Vancouver's entertainment district on Granville Row. We ordered: Classic Benny $15.99 Truckers Breakfast $13.99 (2 eggs, your choice of bacon or sausage or veggie bacon. Side of rosemary potatoes and white, sourdough or whole wheat toast.) Espresso Milkshake $6.99 Orange Juice $3.75 The star of the meal was the milkshake and then the fries. Ambiance 5/5 Service 5/5 Food 3/5 (it was a bit bland and oily)

    Stand in line. It's worth it.
    Mori N.

    If you walked by this place...you'd probably miss the fact that it's a breakfast diner. Until you see that it's packed inside and there's a line up outside. We sat at the diner counter for some Sunday mornin' breaky. I gotta tell ya....the vibe and energy of the place is so cozy, so endearing, so laid back and so comfortably charming that I realized this is not only what I was craving but what I needed. Ok...the Food.... The Truckers Breakfast & The Big Ass Breakfast. We asked for extra crispy bacon and dry toast. We got exactly what we asked for. You might think...well...yeah if you asked for it it's a no-brainer. Ok...let me tell you....I've been at places where they got my order wrong and there were only two other tables. This place was packed and people waiting outside and they get details down. Says a lot. Everything on the plates were super fresh. An egg tastes like an egg, right? Well....their eggs I don't know....they might have a hen bin back there...that's how fresh it was. The bacon...super crispy without the grease. The rosemary potatoes also fresh without the grease and finished with a lovely rosemary end. The pancakes. Ok....let me tell you about the pancakes..... The guy next to us said, "I come here cuz they have the best pancakes." He was right. Oh....and they have pie! I mean....coffee and a slice of pie at the diner counter. How cute is that? That's shit you only see in the movies!

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    Got the pulled pork sandwich and it was incredible! The milkshakes coming with a heaping amount too!

    Salmon Benedict
    Amy X.

    TL:DNR - Wonderful breakfast spot! Service was good. Food was wonderful and not overly salty. Ambience was casual. Ambience: They have a long bar and about 6 booths on one side, one table but the window, and a cute little jukebox in the corner. It feels very old school diner. The colors are minty and bright. The servers are friendly. The noise levels are comfortable. You can hear your friends, but not necessarily the tables or people next to you. Service: There was one couple in front of us that was waiting for a booth. My friend and I were next and we were fine with the counter - and they seated the people behind us at the counter next to us. The only annoying thing was that they got serviced before us, even though they got in line after us a good ten or so minutes later and we were seated before them. If we had waited a substantially longer time for our food, i would have been miffed. But!! The food came out super quick. For a Sunday, I think we waited maybe 10 minutes for our food to come out. The kitchen is very efficient. Our server was also very good about refilling coffees and water. (Could be a perk of bar seating.) Food: My friend and i got regular coffees and eggs bennies (my favorite). I got a salmon one and my friend got the ham?? (I forgot, honestly) and they were pretty standard fare. I'll tell you, i did not expect the hollandaise sauce to be so vibrant, but it was creamy and rich. The potatoes were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Seasoned with rosemary and other stuff. Not super salty, either, which i love! I wish they had tapatío hot sauce (but i think that's a very regional type of hot sauce and now I'm just being picky for no reason). Overall, everything was wonderful and I can see why it got so many positive reviews. I would highly recommend trying.

    Mangled Eggs
    Jason S.

    I had the Mangled Eggs; they were delusions as the scrambled eggs and bacon mixed well with the croissant--also, the potatoes were not that bad. The service was quick and friendly, even ith most of the tables filled. The ambiance is a 1950s dinner with modern rock playing in the background. If you need a quick meal this is the place to be.

    the kitchen of a diner
    Terry S.

    I was in Vancouver for the day and discovered this little jewel. It's not very big, and there was a line. But, worth it. The service and food was great. Highly recommended!

    Interior
    Zach H.

    Awesome little diner! Had to line up outside and wait a little while to get in because it is a small little space with lots of people wanting to grab breakfast/brunch. But that's how you know it's legit! I got the Big Ass Breakfast which was a good combo to get if you are hungry and want a little bit of salty and sweet. Service was great. Good ambience with old school music to fit the interior / gave off good diner vibes.

    Clara B.

    After walking by The Templeton many times and thinking "oh, we should go there sometime", my brunch buddy and I finally decided to give them a go. It was a Sunday, the diner was full when we got there, but we were first in line for the next table. The line grew behind us in the 20-minutes we were waiting. The space is cozy and definitely has a lived-in, rustic, diner feel, and the table side jukebox is so adorable - I wish I had a quarter on me to give a tune a go! Our waitperson was busy but friendly, checked in at the expected points (a few minutes after providing us menus, after drinks were brought, after our meals were served), and there wasn't delay with anything we ordered. I had the pull pork pancakes and my buddy had a tofu scramble. I thoroughly enjoyed my deconstructed meal - those pancakes were fluffy and so delicious, and the pull pork flavourful and not over seasoned! I'll be back for pancakes for sure! My buddy enjoyed their meal and raves about the breakfast potatoes that came with the tofu scramble. Ohh and our milkshakes were such a joy too! Don't come here if you want fancy anything. Come here for casual, relaxed, diner noms, and bring a smile.

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    Absolutely delicious! Great service. The keto breakfast was terrific, fresh, and a good amount.

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    Loved it but was a little bit of a wait to get in and for food. Bathroom could be cleaned.

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