Experience one of Vancouver’s best breakfast and brunch spot at Northern Cafe, a cozy family-owned 1949 diner with Western and Asian comfort food.



★ Yelp’s #1 Best Place to Eat in Canada 2023 ★
★ Yelp’s #1 Top Place to Eat in Vancouver 2022 ★


David Innes
David Innes
Phenomenal food, service, and atmosphere. This place would give French Laundry a run for its money.
Vipin Vincent
Vipin Vincent
Great cafe you won’t believe there is one cafe there. Friendly staff and great breakfast. It’s great family business.
Virginia Berg
Virginia Berg
Funky little diner located in an offbeat location. Pricing is very reasonable, food is great and quick service. My family and I have been coming here for years and plan on continuing the trend.
Nicholas Ratzlaff
Nicholas Ratzlaff
Amazing little dinner, definitely a gem worth going out of your way to find! Great food, atmosphere and service!
Jon Braun
Jon Braun
Lives up to the hype!



Northern Cafe – Best Breakfast and Brunch in Vancouver

Searching for the best breakfast and brunch near me? Northern Cafe has been serving up comforting, home-style breakfasts in Vancouver for decades. Our cozy diner blends classic morning favorites with a touch of Asian-inspired flavor—and yes, we serve homemade burgers in the morning too!
Enjoy crispy bacon, fluffy pancakes, golden hashbrowns, or something unique like handmade wontons and premium gyozas with eggs and sausage. Craving something heartier? Try our juicy, made-to-order homemade burgers.
Pair it with bottomless fresh-brewed coffee – at Northern Cafe, great food, great people, and a warm, welcoming vibe await!

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OUR PLACE

Our warm and welcoming atmosphere, adorned with vintage decor, takes you back to simpler days. Nestled in the heart of Vancouver and on top of a lumberyard since 1949, it’s a little adventure coming in but once you arrive – it’s home.



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Best Breakfast in Vancouver

Comforting breakfast done right!


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Comforting Homemade Wontons

Our Soup Wontons are Handmade – Taste the love!


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Premium Gyoza Pork Dumplings

Irresistible Comfort Food You Need to Try


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Best Homemade Burgers

Our homemade burgers are more than just a meal—they’re an experience.


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+1-778-532-6240


mon-sat: 8:00am – 3:00pm

1640 E. Kent Avenue South
Vancouver, BC, Canada


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