Nothing blew me away, but everything was tasty and affordable. Server was very nice and food didn't take long. The toast was a bit of a surprise. Much better quality than you'll find at more expensive brunch places. Quality overall was good, my dish was simple but well executed. read more

Here at least once a month. Always friendly greetings upon entry. Lots of regulars in this funky spot. Great weekend breakfast. Beef dip, grilled chicken, and burgers for the win read more

I loved the food, it's really tasty and the staff (especially the lady who was attending us) was very nice.

An absolute gem. Been multiple times now and the food and service has always been great. A great brunch spot.

Wife and I went to have a bite to eat, greeted as we entered the entrance with a polite and happy welcome! We were seated fairly quickly maybe 5 or less min. We were asked what we wanted to drink and given our menus. Wife decided to have the little big breakfast and I hash the big breakfast. Not going to go to much into the food as it's your typical breakfast fare. Cooked well by the chefs. Nothing bad about it, my eggs Sunnyside were cooked perfectly, sourdough toast, standard sausage and potatoes. Overall a nice good breakfast joint. read more

Dominated with caucasians clientele so if you enjoy this ambience i gezz this is the right place for you....innovative decors, medium size restaurants that needs some upgrades on tables and other seats....if you been here then you know what i mean..... Breakfast is served daily until 4 pm, they offer other dishes aside from breakfast that i regret doing....In terms of pricing ..well a bit over price for the foods you are gona get.... Eats: I ordered a beef burger, instead of eating breakfast on my lunch which i always do.....It comes with fries, some greens and slice of tomato....and pickled cucumber....Not the best burger in town...Food chain burger is better actually...the burger is so dry and actually burnt, I am not happy and a bit disappointed, i forced myself to finish it because i am really starving... I told myself over and over that i should just order breakfast instead.... They serve alcoholic beverages in here, service is kinda slow... it seems like they know most of the customers when i came maybe they are regular in here.because some server spent great deal of time chatting with them.....i just wonder if these people already tried the beef burger....supposingly not...otherwise they will be accross...Mcdo.... Very sad to say...i will never return.... read more

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This place is awesome ,I felt very health at least for one day eating at the tipper Restaurant,they really care to what they give you to eat.it's one of this restaurants that you would find on Commercial drive . Parking could be a problem ,must park on the side streets . On and all try this place it's worth it and you will love the ambience and the food ,service . LOVE IT read more

We went for breakfast on a Saturday mid morning, the place was busy so we sat at the bar. Great friendly service Two menu pages of breakfast options The food came out fast and was great. The hash browns pan fries were very tasty Prices are fair We will come again read more

We love The Tipper. It's a great joint with friendly staff and good quality, fresh and delicious food (and good value). Parking can be a challenge, and the furnishings are a little tired, but it's comfortable and friendly. We stop in a few times a year for a great meal and to check out the local art installations - if we lived in the area we'd be there more often. read more

Came here with a friend on a Saturday morning for some brunch. Lively atmosphere in the restaurant and it didn't seem too busy, but seating did take longer than I expected. At one point I wasn't sure if they remembered us or not. However, we eventually did get seated in a very comfortable booth, which made me quite pleased. For some strange reason I just love booth seating in restaurants, but the booths here are particularly cozy due to the high partitions, wooden toolbox condiment trays and....lumbar support pillows for the bench?? As you can tell, I was a big fan of the booth. Lots of breakfast options, but the Buffalo Joe's special immediately popped out to the both of us. Hard to find good buffalo in the city, especially for brunch. The portion size is fairly generous - four slices of toast, a heap of buffalo and eggs, and a few scoops of potatoes. The meal hit all the right notes - the buffalo is tender and moist, potatoes are nice and crispy, and eggs are fluffy. I ordered a coffee as well, which I found to be pretty good! (though I am not a coffee snob - I just dislike sour coffees) I will say that with everything blended together it becomes more of a hash, which I wasn't quite expecting when the menu said "buffalo patty". This made it a bit difficult to tease out the different flavors of peppers and mushrooms and feta, largely because buffalo is such a dominant odor. The servers here are great. Very friendly and polite, and always there with a refill on the coffee. Didn't rush us out either even though we had been there for hours talking. Looking forward to coming back. read more

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Super friendly and nice service. Food was okay. Just don't order a mimosa. You will get a white sangria, and not a very good one.

My significant other and I decided to visit here instead of the Vietnamese restaurant next to it and that was a poor decision. Our server was super sweet but it seemed like she was the only one there. I felt so bad. The atmosphere was kinda sad and dark but the wings were not terrible. We ordered teriyaki chicken wings, my significant other had the bacon burger and I ordered a chicken sandwich with the clam chowder. Both the burger and chicken sandwich were dry and bland... my partner had to put the teriyaki sauce in the burger to add some flavour to it. My calm chowder was mediocre but I'm not mad at it. The best thing about our visit was our server as she did her best and worked with what she had and the orange&pineapple juice that most likely came out of a box. read more

4 Stars if you have a coupon, 3 stars without. Tipper coupons are available from the Vancouver Courier every once in a while. The coupon is a BOGO with the purchase of a beverage. With the coupon, you can get two very nice, White Spot-grade entrees with drinks for around $30 all in. Without the coupon, you are looking at over $40, tax and tip. The food here can be hit or miss. The steaks can occasionally be overcooked due to their thinness. Additionally, they tend to have a bit more fat and gristle than I would like. Their blackened salmon was also quite dry, and it tasted like it may have had a little bit of freezer burn. Sauteed vegetables and side dishes were spot on, though. On the other hand, their breakfast offerings are consistently good. Probably a safer bet to use the coupon for their pancakes, omelettes and eggs Benedict. Tipper is a great value when you have a coupon, and I would recommend that you only go when you have a coupon in hand. read more

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Nestled on the corner of Kingsway and Victoria street, this neighborhood gem is a must try. Usually we go here for breakfast, but decided to change it up and go here for dinner. It did not disappoint! I got the cajun chicken burger with a side order of the daily soup. The chicken was seasoned well and perfectly cooked. The bacon, jalapeno, & cheddar soup was straight up amazing. Only having the side soup, I instantly regretted not getting the full size. The Tipper has a relaxed vibe to it, great for grabbing a pint and hanging out with friends. The service here is really great as well. The wait staff are very friendly and attentive. read more

The Tipper Restaurant - Cajun chicken burger, with a side of soup (bacon, jalapeno & cheddar) - Burgers Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Back to The Tipper. After my mediocre experience last time, I normally wouldn't go again, but I was there to meet someone and it was their choice, so I had to make the best of it. I was careful not to order the same thing at least. Linguine Tip ($15.50) sautéed sweet peppers, mushrooms, avocado, feta in a Cajun cream sauce. Pasta sauces are made to order served with grilled garlic bread. -This was actually pretty decent. Price feels a bit steep (after tax and tip you're close to $20 for this one plate) but they aren't skimpy on the mushrooms and feta and giving you a half avocado. -Sauce was alright and with spicy-heat bite so be careful if you can't handle the heat. Not super tasty but nothing bad per se, certainly not a thin sauce. Noodles well coated instead of pasta drowned in an excess of sauce for you to sort out yourself. -"Garlic bread" seemed more like toast with garlic-less butter. But it's more or less what you get if you buy one of those take-home-to-bake garlic breads from the supermarket. Overall not bad for price and definitely way better than the burger I had last time. read more

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We made a last minute decision to stay in Canada one more night and didn't have dinner reservations, which is a big no no on NYE. I came across The Tipper on yelp and was expecting at least decent diner food. We ordered a salmon burger with seafood chowder and a beef burger (+cheddar and bacon). There were only 3 other tables (2 couples and 1 single person). The food took almost 40 minutes to get to us. However, there was only 1 person in the kitchen and it is NYE after all. So, the extended wait is understandable even if the extended wait wasn't addressed when the food was brought. I was so excited to dig into my burger once it got to me. I took the first bite and it was so dry and bitter. Once I flipped it over to the non-cheesed side, I saw that it was completely black. I am a huge fan of a good char, but this was BURNT. I wish I snapped a picture of that burnt side, but I returned the burger while the first bite was still in my mouth. I can't comment on the fries because I never tried them. I showed the waitress the burnt burger and she did not seem phased by it/ appeared as if she didn't get why I was returning the food. She was nice enough though and asked if I wanted to order anything else, in which I declined. She also offered a free drink or dessert on the house, which I also declined because I honestly just wanted something good and savory (like a juicy burger). I had a bite of my husband's salmon burger and chowder. The chowder was room temperature and too salty for my taste - fine though. The salmon burger was also on the dry side and had a strong fishy flavor, but edible. Here's what bothered me even more than the burnt burger... I overheard the cook say "monkey see, monkey do" after the waitress told him the burger was returned. This was perhaps in reference to me returning my burger after one of the earlier tables sent their burnt burger back. WHY would I want to copy some other table instead of enjoying a long awaited meal on NYE? Maybe the preparation of the burger should be considered instead of making rude comments that the customer can hear. I will never return and do not recommend this place even if you are hungry and restaurant options are limited due to holiday or whatever reason. read more

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This place really keeps it real, East Side style. Parking is available on the side streets behind the restaurant. The inside looks like any family-style diner, with nice worn seats and an older cozy feel. But this isn't the only reason to come here. And I'm not talking about the really friendly staff either. As Steven N. mentioned, the beer here are beautiful and cheap. $4 for a pint? Sold. Sure the restaurant is decent enough, but the REALLY cool thing about this place is the hidden "review room" in the back. Look behind the washrooms, and up the stairs. There is a room here with a stage and enough seating for 40. It's quite the jawdropper, in the WTF kind of way. Kind of like the inner circle in Eyes Wide Shut, but without the nudity. There's enough room there for a small band (3-5 members) to perform, and the sound equipment is all there too. Reminds me of those "Battle of the Band" type venues in highschool. And did I mention there's even a small private bar on the side? If this isn't street cred, I don't know what is. read more

We planned to have pho for lunch, however, we parked in front of Tipper and changed mind to check it out. I didn't like it when we got seated coz too noisy and old interior. In general, the breakfast price range is $2-$4 cheaper than west side. Well.. of coz, we didn't expect the quality then. Our breakfasts were quite disappointing. The salad n eggs portion huge and French toasts was ok. The ham was quite dry and hash brown a bit salty. Coffee was JJ bean coffee, so ok. Overall, the service was great and friendly. Sorry... probably not come back for food! read more

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Yummy! Visiting Vancouver and dropped by for dinner at The Tipper. It was a very cozy restaurant playing 70s music. I had the steak sandwich and at first sight I thought "oh, where's the bun." It turned out to be very good and would order it again but maybe order steak medium. Fries were good. Overall pleasant experience with good food. read more

The Tipper Restaurant - Steak Sandwich - Burgers Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Came here with my family and four of us ordered Chicken Strips, Buffalo Burger, Tomato Fettuccine, and Smoked Chicken Wrap. Chicken Strips and Buffalo Burger were dry and not delicious . I really liked my Chicken Wrap it was yummy and filling. Tomato Fettuccine was not bad at all. My dad said the soup that came with the burger was delicious. Btw there's extra 60-75 cents for soup, yam fries or salad with sandwiches. Casual atmosphere, small portion (good enough for one person) and friendly server. Tipper Restaurant didn't impress me, it's about average and so I give 3 stars. read more

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My husband and I have been looking forward to trying the eggs benedict again so we decided to have a special valentine's brunch here. However, we were surprised and disappointed to find out that the eggs benny is only available on weekends and even then, you have to be early because they have a limited amount. After swallowing our disappointment, we decided to take the opportunity to try other items on the menu. My hubs had the sambal scramble and I had the mushroom cheddar omelette. You have a choice of requesting either one or two pieces of toast (it's the same price but they're being mindful of how much waste they create). The meal also comes with hand cut potatoes - these are seriously the best part of the meal. The sambal scramble was mildly flavourful and had a bit of heat that builds up as you eat. It's best enjoyed on top of buttered toast. The mushroom cheddar omelette was a little on the underwhelming side as it consisted of mushrooms... Cheddar cheese... And eggs. Maybe a bit of parsley or a bit of crunch from green onions could have helped with the greasy texture. My sourdough toast had the perfect crunch though and helped balance out the textures. My husband also ordered a coffee and enjoyed it immensely (beans are from JJ Beans). At the end of the day, the Tipper is a fair option for a diner style brunch without the hustle and bustle that is common at a Denny's or a White Spot. The prices are comparable and the ambiance is much much better. This place always has a killer playlist, great art pieces on the wall, and servers that are attentive enough to check on you without being too intrusive. read more

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Service was agonizing. Dirty napkins, no coffee refills, no sincere help from the server, she would just rush by, glance at the table, not ask if we needed anything, and stunk of cigarettes. Food was very good, however the experience as a whole was lost. And we weren't even sitting in the 'Bermuda Triangle' table... Which is a table in the corner with a note that says how poor service is. My advice, wait at the door to be seated so that you make contact on a human level or else the overwhelmed staff may just forget about you or be wishing you were not there. read more

Loved it! Went with three friends and ordered the salmon burger on a gluten-free bun! Friends ordered a beef dip, steak sandwich and quesadilla. The food was high quality and fresh. My salmon was a good size, quite weighty for what you expect from a typical portion. Perfectly cooked fries and the gluten-free bun did not taste like styrofoam, tender and flavorful! No disappointments here! Their chocolate torte is gluten free too! read more

I love this restaurant! I have been coming here for over 9 years and it has always been consistently good! They are very kind and accommodating to kids of all sizes, even offering 1/2 size meals if you need them! They have food on the menu for everyone! Delicious burgers, the buffalo burger is my favourite with a poutine on the side! They have vegan and vegetarian options, even gluten free. So you can bring the entire family and be sure to make everyone happy! My favourite breakfast items are the breakfast burrito or the veggie hash. They make their own salsa to go into the burrito, so fresh and good! Also my son says his tipper toque is the only one he has that is cozy and doesn't scratch! They also have a great back room that we have rented for many birthdays, baby showers, going away parties and fun is had by all. Overall just a great space with great staff! Thank you Tipper!!! read more

The best thing I can say about this place is that their burgers are awesome, the next best thing is that some of their beer specials are great (hello pumpkin ale!). Um warning. The pumpkin ale is _strong_. (Translation: 2 pints and I was teetering home versus just walking) I don't recommend their chicken wrap if you have a mayo allergy (egg yoke) like me because when I ordered it without the offending allergy inducing mayo they instead put no sauce or seasoning at all inside and it tasted less than ideal or more I've waterlogged all-day soaking chicken in a wrap. But hey perhaps you're lucky and can eat the Chipotle mayo (lucky battled). Their chicken wings and fries are pretty yum too. read more

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solid place to watch a sport game right at their bar, one of my fav's. Have a cool bench seating too. Friendly staff as well. read more

Just had a solid meal! I'm pretty darn picky... I had the Buffalo burger. Simple. Great homemade salad dressing. Good soup and I'm a soup snob. Price point is higher than I'd hoped for but you know what? I'm happy. Happy enough to write a review ps. My waitress was awesome. read more

I had high expectations for this place based on the reviews. We arrived before 11am on a Saturday and the restaurant was only a quarter full. Our waiter was good and he provided good service but the food was really nothing to write about. The 3 eggs breakfast was what it sounds like. The bacon was so small hiding behind the toast and potatoes. It's like, where's the meat on this plate. I ordered the standard eggs Benedict, how could you go wrong? I have to say the eggs were cooked very nicely, however, they sat atop a huge bun and topped with cold hollandaise sauce. There was also a thin slice of ham under the egg and it was cold and hard to chew. Perhaps the food is better in the evening. read more

The Tipper Restaurant - Eggs Benedict with cold hollandaise sauce on top of a huge bun - Burgers Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I've been on the hunt for the perfect breakfast. Found it! The Tipper's Big Breakfast has it all, with a slice of French toast on the side. It's all the basics, but with higher quality ingredients. The thick-cut sourdough toast is the best I've had anywhere. The decor is tastefully casual. This is my go-to place when I want a breakfast to be special. read more

I had to think about the two * for a little bit but the two other times I was here in the evening were deserving of a three. It's very deflating when each piece of your Self recognizes "quite sure I could have made this better at home" during a meal. I got the classic eggs Benedict and I have never poached an egg before. The egg here was good, we have reached the finish line. The english muffin was bad. Tough at the bottom, not crispy but not stale, somehow in the middle. The sauce brimming with the confidence of something out a industrial jug. The ham who cares. A star for a mimosa that set off a pretty good Sunday besides the brunch, not gonna lie read more

YAM Fries!?! They should be called YUM Fries! : D And the spicy mayo, oohhh yeah, that's the stuff. Everything aboot the Tipper is delicious. The food, the service, the furniture and the art-covered walls. I would eat it all! read more

Love this place! Clean,friendly and the food is fantastic. There's also local art up for sale which is pretty cool. read more

My wife and I came here looking for a burger. We waited 45mins to finally get our burgers and they were dry and over cooked. Worst burger I've ever had. 0 apologies for the long wait for our food as our server was not attentive. Won't come back here read more

The 4-star rating has to be based on brunch, right? Is it based on brunch?! TELL ME IT IS BASED ON BRUNCH. Because the dinner situation is a 2 at best y'all. HARD PASS. Every menu item is arrogantly overpriced. WHO MADE THIS MENU?! If you want to charge me $14 for a quesadilla it better be the best quesadilla my mouth has ever met. SPOILER ALERT: IT WAS NOT. And then you want to charge me another $4 for a sloppy, overdressed salad?! We are talking $18 friends. All of our overpriced food was cold, bland, and slapped together by someone who wanted to be there less than us. The service was indifferent and provided begrudgingly. The table within earshot loudly playing "marry, boff, kill" with root vegetables? QUIET YOU. read more

The Tipper gets better and better each time I visit. The owner actually read my last review and decided to call me. Last time I was there, I complained about food coming out too slowly, the back room being too cold, and heaters as well as the TV not working. Well, he told me all those things were addressed and invited me back. That was HUGE for me. First of all, he fixed all the negative things I had mentioned in my review and second of all, he actually called me. I really appreciate businesses that care about what their customers thought. When I met him in person, he was sincere and a down to earth person. What a great guy! The food was delicious. My husband and I ordered the Naughty and Nice Poutine. What an adorable name! The "Naughty" was the poutine, which the gravy was made from vegetables and was flavorful without being too salty. (I hate poutine that is too salty.) They use cheddar cheese in their poutine as well, which I liked. The "Nice" was the salad and was fabulous. They make their own dressing and you can taste the freshness in both dressing and crisp vegetables. Surprisingly, my husband actually ate most of the salad and he's not a big salad person. We also had the BLT sandwich with a side of seafood chowder. The BLT was on sourdough bread and had a nice smokey taste. My husband and I gobbled up the sandwich and enjoyed every bite, we didn't even leave the crust. The seafood chowder was thick and full of seafood. It was my favorite thing out of all our dishes and full of quality ingredients. They don't use too many fillers since I don't recall getting a lot of potato in my chowder. What a difference from my previous visits! I am truly glad I had a chance to eat here again and will definitley be back again and again! *Note - they serve breakfast / brunch too read more

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Where/When to start?-anytime with their ALL day,as in til 5pm, breakfast. Love the quality (free range/organic) burgers at the tipper Salmon is king but the blackened chicken also rules. Plus hand cut potato wedge fries. yummers! read more

Bear with me as I went here a while ago but, here's the gist of how I feel about the place. The food is good value and pretty tasty. The place is small, so don't come with a big group, but if there's 2-4 of you? Just fine. Definitely come to brunch. There's a lot of really interesting art on the walls. That's pretty much literally all I can remember, which is why I am only giving them 4 stars. That is to say that I remember enjoying the food there, but I don't remember hardly anything else about the place. I'll probably never think to go there again, but if someone says "hey, you want to check out the tipper?" I'll be all "yeah, i remember liking them!" read more

The Tipper Restaurant - The Big Breakfast (French toast comes on a separate plate) - Burgers Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

So I got takeout lunch....ordered the bison burger,the chef salad and the hot wings weren't bad, however the chef sounded VERY rude when he told me to sit down when I was ready to order.....so....I don't know if I'll come back to get takeout again!....btw i was ORDERING TAKEOUT! I was doing the "dine-in"....but whatever i GET IT! Kitchen environments CAN be frustrating at times HECK! I've been working in Small/Large kitchens for the past 10yrs! I know how it is...but still... read more

Hi just got back from Tippers for breakfast. Great service food and ambience. We used a coupon for two breakfast burritos. our waitress was very attentive and her brother cook and owner was busy with orders and customers. A great family restaurant for one and all. Will be back. Thnx again Bob read more

The Tipper building was once a greasy spoon diner owned by a Chinese couple. Back in the 90's, this was a great place for food and laugh. Now, it's a hipster joint with over priced food. I haven't had food from The Tipper since I found a penny in my burger. Yes, an actual penny. How bad was that! More recently, I had a sleeve to accompany a show I was watching. I had my beer and it was fine. The review room was extra chilly on a December day. Dark and dusty, I sat at a booth where I found frozen gum littered along the wall. Gross! In all honesty, I used to come here a lot but the owner is a neighborhood jerk and. Sorry, but we stopped being nice when you stopped dude! read more