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The best breakfast and brunch in Vancouver

Start with Jam Cafe in Downtown / Chinatown edge for hearty eggs Benedict, Café Medina in Downtown for liege waffle and a savory skillet and Red Wagon Cafe in East Vancouver for pulled-pork pancakes. Here are all 5, with what to get at each.

5 places · Updated October 25, 2026

Café Medina
Café Medina · Photo: Café Medina
  1. Jam CafeDowntown / Chinatown edge

    Get: Hearty eggs Benedict

    Vancouver's brunch line.

  2. Café MedinaCafé MedinaDowntown

    Get: Liege waffle and a savory skillet

  3. Red Wagon CafeRed Wagon CafeEast Vancouver

    Get: Pulled-pork pancakes

  4. Fable DinerFable DinerMount Pleasant

    Get: Diner breakfast and coffee

  5. New Town Bakery & RestaurantChinatown

    Get: Steamed buns and congee

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Where is the best breakfast and brunch in Vancouver?

Chef Amazing’s picks start with Jam Cafe (Downtown / Chinatown edge), Café Medina (Downtown) and Red Wagon Cafe (East Vancouver). All 5 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.

What should I order?

At Jam Cafe, get hearty eggs Benedict. At Café Medina, get liege waffle and a savory skillet. At Red Wagon Cafe, get pulled-pork pancakes. At Fable Diner, get diner breakfast and coffee.

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