From the category archives:

Diners

Breakfast at Joe’s Grill in Kits

June 25, 2007

We used to end up at Joe’s Grill on 4th out of desperation. The lineup at Sophies was halfway down the block and the servers at Hell’s Kitchen weren’t quite awake enough to know that it was opening time. Sheer laziness often prevented us from venturing much further and we’d wander on into Joe’s.
The decor [...]

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Tomahawk Barbeque

June 24, 2007

One of the last great theme diners in Vancouver The Tomahawk Barbeque is a native themed restaurant built in the 20s. The food is classic diner fare turned amazing!
One item on the menu, the “Skookum Chief” is a burger with not only a patty and cheese between its buns, but also an egg, bacon, a [...]

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Sophie’s Cosmic Cafe

June 24, 2007

Sophie’s Cosmic Cafe in Kits is one of those places that you can’t help but keep going back to. I don’t live in Kits, but I make the commute from Yaletown routinely in order to taste the sublime diet busting grease.
Sophies, which is located on 4th Avenue (right before Arbutus) is usually packed to the [...]

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Hamburger Mary’s

June 24, 2007

Hamburger Mary’s is a step up from your average diner, but still maintains that 1950s style charm- with added flair. Unlike the restaurant chain in the USA, there is no buxom woman in a wig to serve you dinner here; our server, not a bad looking chap, was far less flamboyant.
You can get typical diner [...]

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Diner Yaletown (Now Closed)

June 24, 2007

One of the most disappointing things about living in Yaletown is the lack of great casual places to grab a bite. Sure there are a select few, but I need selection damnit! While there’s no shortage of ‘fabulous’ hot-spots where you can fill stomach and empty your wallet, most of them feel somewhat the same, [...]

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Denny’s On Burrard

June 24, 2007

The best and the most happening Denny’s in all of Vancouver is the one located at the corner of Burrard and Smithe. You can’t miss it — it’s right across from the Scotiabank Theatre. On most morning’s Denny’s is packed — but the service is fast and you’ll get a table and your food [...]

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