Like Mom always said, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. The food at these West Vancouver spots will get you ready to tackle whatever the morning has in store, be your commute downtown to work or hiking one of the North Shore Mountains.
Few chains can compete with the consistent quality of White Spot. The restaurant has a casual, family-friendly atmosphere and, with affordable prices and large portions, the breakfast menu offers some of the best deals around. They have all the traditional favourites including eggs Benny, pancakes and waffles, but also a number of original and heart-healthy options. They also support BC farmers by using locally sourced vegetables and farm fresh eggs.
This simple, easygoing café in the heart of Dundarave village is the first stop for locals looking for a quick jolt of caffeine and an easy takeout breakfast. The options here range from the usual host of baked goods like muffins, croissants and cinnamon buns to hearty breakfast sandwiches and wraps. They also have plenty of seating throughout the shop if you want to start your day off on a more relaxed note.
Offering high quality, locally sourced menu items, warm rustic décor and stellar service, West Vancouver’s Feast is one of the best places in the city for Saturday or Sunday brunch. The menu features a couple of original takes on the classic eggs Benny, including one with turkey sausage and another with Dungeness crab. Of course, that’s only if you can pass up the chicken and waffles, which features bacon and pecan waffles, perfectly fried chicken and a maple syrup crème fraiche.
The Savary Island Pie Company has been a West Vancouver favourite for more than 20 years, and, while pies made them famous, they also know a thing or two about whipping up an awesome breakfast. Not only do they have some of the best cinnamon buns on the North Shore, they also have a number of scrambles and breakfast sandwiches. Still, if you’d rather just have a slice of pie for breakfast, that’s okay, we won’t tell.
One of West Vancouver’s best kept secrets, The Truffle House offers classic French-style cooking with the laid-back atmosphere of a West Coast café. With a strong commitment to using seasonal, local and organic ingredients, they’ve created one of the best weekday breakfast menus on the North Shore. You can get everything from simple granola and yogurt to decadent eggs Benedict with truffle mushrooms, topped with their own house-made hollandaise.
A fixture of the Dundarave community, the Bakehouse prides itself on creating farmhouse-style baked goods from all-natural and local ingredients. While they might be best known for their amazing line of breads and pastries, they also have a solid breakfast menu consisting of original scrambles, hearty, home-style omelettes and sandwiches. With a laid-back atmosphere and delicious coffee, this is a great place to enjoy sitting down for a peaceful, unrushed meal.
This popular café along West Vancouver’s Marine Drive is one of the best spots in the city to grab a delicious and wholesome breakfast. It carries a wide range of meal options from simple pastries and baked goods to full-on meals. One of the favourites among regulars are the waffles, which are loaded with fruits and topped with icing sugar and whipped cream. You can also choose from a number of exceptional omelettes and scrambles.