YOU FOUND US · SINCE 1949
Breakfast & Brunch, Hidden Above a Vancouver Lumberyard
Come upstairs for classic breakfasts, homemade dumplings, and a little piece of Vancouver history.
Walk-ins only · Upstairs entrance · South Vancouver
Vancouver Magazine Best Brunch · 2025 & 2026
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★ Vancouver Magazine Best Brunch 2025 & 2026 ★
★ Yelp’s #1 Top Eat in Canada 2023 ★
★ Yelp’s #1 Top Eat in Vancouver 2022 ★
OUR HOUSE IS YOUR HOUSE
The kind of place that remembers you.
Northern Cafe has been part of Vancouver since 1949. When the Mah family took over in 2008, they kept what mattered most: comforting food, familiar faces and a welcome that feels personal.
Our tiny upstairs diner might be hard to find. Once you do, we hope it feels like somewhere you can always come back to.
A little tricky to find. Easy to feel at home.
Find us at 1640 E. Kent Avenue South, above the working lumberyard. Look for the Northern Cafe sign above the staircase.
Check our latest operating status before making the trip.
IN THE MEDIA
Premium Frozen Gyozas – Bring Northern Cafe Home!
Love our Gyozas? Now you can enjoy them at home! Our Premium Frozen Gyozas are crafted with the same authentic flavour and quality you get in-house. Convenient – perfect for quick dinners or snack cravings!
FIRST TIME HERE?
Good things to start with.
From a plate for the table to a comforting brunch favourite, these are a few dishes we love recommending.
Premium Gyoza Pork Dumplings
Golden and crisp on one side, tender and juicy inside. Good for sharing.
Smoked Salmon Eggs Benny
Wild sockeye salmon, poached eggs, Béarnaise and shredded hashbrowns.
Fried Chicken French Toast
Crispy chicken meets sweet French toast, with a little heat.
GOOD TO KNOW
A few questions before you visit.
We want your first trip upstairs to feel straightforward.
- Do you take reservations?
- Is the cafe upstairs?
- Can I order takeout?
- What if I have food allergies?
No. Northern Cafe is walk-in only. When it gets busy, our team manages a waitlist and texts guests when a table is ready.
Yes. Our entrance is up the stairs above the working lumberyard at 1640 E. Kent Avenue South. The cafe currently has stairs-only access.
Yes. Browse the menu and call 778-532-6240 to place an order.
Tell our team before ordering. Our kitchen handles common allergens and cross-contact is possible.