Serves meat, vegan options available. Offbeat meal on a budget '30s diner nestled among the cinemas. While menu is heavy on the meat, it also includes ovo-lacto vegetarian breakfast items plus a tofu scrambler, and lacto-vegetarian lunch options. Portabello mushroom burger with cheese, mac n cheese, quesadilla, pesto veggie lasagna. Has a vegan lentil loaf. Wi-fi. Open Mon 8:30am-3:00pm, Tue-Thu 8:30am-10:00pm, Fri-Sat 8:30am-11:00pm, Sun 8:30am-10:00pm.
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1087 Granville Street (at Helmcken), Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6Z 1L4
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Last update on 28 Feb 2020 by Twin Cities Vegan
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31 Reviews
First Review by Stevie
cieraturton
Points +79
Great busy breakfast spot - Edit
A busy breakfast spot. Service was great. They have a Tofu Scrambler as a breakfast option, but we went for the VLT made vegan with vegan poutine on the side. All food was delicious. Was very busy from 9am so get there early
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2025-09-11
Pros: VLT
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irise102
Points +1135
Authentic Diner Food - Edit
This is a small diner that has a few vegan options on the menu. Fortunately we did not have to wait in line at 1:00 in the afternoon, but it appeared that there can be a wait, especially during breakfast hours. We had the vegan burger and added vegan bacon. The bacon was not made in house and was definitely very processed. It was tasty but far from gourmet. My husband upgraded his side to be a vegan version of poutine fries. He enjoyed it.
Read moreOverall, the restaurant was not as cute as portrayed on their website and the food was nothing special. Also, the restaurant was not the cleanest, especially the bathroom.
Updated from previous review on 2025-09-06
Pros: Friendly service , A few vegan options
Cons: Not super clean, especially the bathroom, Food seemed more freezer ready than fresh, No vegan milkshakes :(
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Shiru
Points +3262
Ok - Edit
By the reviews and how crazy busy this place gets I kind of expected better. The vibe of the diner is cute and service was good but the food itself was kind of boring and lackluster.
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SoCalCal
Points +2606
Great food in a historic diner - Edit
We stopped here for a very satisfying brunch. Luckily we arrived before the line was too long as this place is tiny! We sat at the counter and there were a few booths available, but overall, not a lot of seating.
Read moreStaff was super friendly and the food was excellent. I had the Vegan Tofu Scrambler and we shared a Vegan Grilled Cheese. The scrambler was a huge portion and was very filling. The grilled cheese was pretty good, also. The soup of the day, however, was an interesting melding of flavors and it actually worked! I'd come back to try a few of the other vegan options, but would recommend it to those in the area. Just be prepared to wait if it's prime dining time. Staff was super friendly and knowledgable, as well!
Pros: Good food, Large portions, Friendly staff
Cons: Small, so limited seating
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veganhana
Points +90
Banging vegan cooked brekky - Edit
I had the vegan tofu scrambler with curried tofu scramble and an English breakfast tea.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-08-24
Pros: Vegan bacon , Cool authentic style , Plant milk available
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m-alice
Points +332
Great Breakfast/Brunch Place - Edit
Really cute little diner with a few good marked vegan options. The tofu scramble was great
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teejay
Points +229
Cute diner with lots of vegan options - Edit
We had breakfast here on our layover in Vancouver and were not disappointed. We went in the morning and there was a queue but the retro decor and the vegan options is absolutely worth the wait. I had the Vegan Tofu Scramble with tex mex. It came with the veggie bacon and the whole thing was delicious. Relatively cheap considering the portion size! They also had a vegan BLT, poutine and vegan Cheese Melt sandwich. Lots of other stuff on the menu, definitely worth a visit if in Vancouver.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2023-03-31
Pros: Vegan classics , Cute retro decor
Cons: Bit of a queue but worth the wait
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Ninchen
Points +103
Great breakfast place - Edit
Delicious and filling vegan breakfast options, loved the retro decor. Went there with a big chaotic omni group, staff was super accommodating and we all had a great time.
Read morePros: Retro vibe, Cool music, Big portions
Cons: Coffee options a bit old school
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happymuh
Points +77
Old school diner - Edit
Worth a visit, feels like a time travel…….
Read moreCons: Not all vegetarian/ vegan
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vegancc1
Points +39
I wanted to give a 5 star review - Edit
The app reserves 5 stars for fully vegan/vegetarian restaurants only, which makes sense, but this was a great experience! Service, food, vegan options All around great! Thanks happy cow!
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Amyladedada1
Points +818
A little gem - Edit
My partner and I are always looking for breakfast spots that I can eat vegan and he can get dinner food at. This is the perfect spot. I only tired the tofu scrambled, they were fine- could use some more seasoning but I did remove the bell peppers. The potatoes were fantastic! I got a side of avocado and put it on my toast!
Read morePros: Good to eat with folks that want non-vegan
Cons: Long line to get in on a Monday, Food was OK
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Dandantheveganman
Points +442
Fun old school diner - Edit
Vegan options available. It was tasty
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Unibrows97
Points +537
Great vegan breakfast - Edit
The Tex Mex tofu scramble is so so good!
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cgreaves
Points +489
Great hangover spot - Edit
My favourite spot to get a hangover brunch. The food is comfort diner food, don't expect gourmet. They have a ton of vegan options!
Read morePros: Chill , Lots of options
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dgbouchard
Points +22
Tofu scramble breakfast option - Edit
More options for breakfast than expected; there were two tofu scramble options that were served in a large meal. Had option of daiya cheese or vegan bacon for $3. Very impressed with the tex-mex seasoning!
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rpoulova
Points +1776
American breakfast place with an old school atmosphere - Edit
Since this place was marked as a "must" in my Lonely Planet guide, I stopped there for breakfast during my stay in Vancouver. I was actually delighted that this classic American style eatery goes with the trend and offers quite a few vegan options(unfortunately no sweet ones).
Read moreI had their Curry Tofu Scrambler with a side of veggie bacon. It was tasty and a fair portion, but the waiting time was unbelievably long! Their coffee cups are huge and you can get soy milk, though no fancy lattes or cappuccinos. Their prices are really ok regarding the central location. But you might face difficulty trying to find a place to sit, especially during the weekends.
Pros: Atmosphere, Location, Price
Cons: Cross-contamination may occur, Long waiting times, Crowded
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BronFair
Points +529
Tasty breakfast food with 50s flair - Edit
Stopped by for breakfast twice during my visit to Vancouver. Was a great greasy spoon kind of place, though very busy both times. Had the vegan grilled cheese and it was honestly just as good as when I used to order the “real” kind before I was vegan. Friendly service too.
Read morePros: Good selection of vegan options , Bottomless coffee (+they have soy milk), Funky diner atmosphere
Cons: Very busy
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hokusai77
Points +13599
Good vegan choice - Edit
Good vegan choice in this American diner. I had scrambled tofu with vegetables and vegan bacon, it was delicious.
Read morePros: good vegan choice
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Kateello
Points +16
Plenty of Vegan & Vego Options - Edit
Although not a strictly vego restaurant, they a wide range of vegan & vegetarian food, including burgers, breakfast options, chilli ect for reasonable prices. I had the Vegan burger with a side of fries & it was to die for. Such a cute littler diner & heavily 50’s themed which is awesome, if you’re in the area, it’s a must.
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Glittermirango
Points +25
Tasty options - Edit
Vegan chili with vegan cheese was sooo good. Warmed me up on chilly fall day!
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KaitlinM
Points +688
great brunch spot - Edit
Had the tofu scramble and it was delicious - texture was so similar to scrambled eggs! Good prices too for a good serving size of food. Recommend to give it a go
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TLC Veg.
Points +156
great food! nice coffee! - Edit
I was really happy to find Vegan gravy here!! Great atmosphere and quite a few Vegan options. I had the Huevos Rancheros with the tofu scrambler. They also offer vegan bacon, gravy and soy milk.
Read moreI highly recommend!! Gotta love a diner!
Pros: lots of options , fun atmosphere , great service
Cons: probably gets really busy as it is small
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Allegraxindigo
Points +16
great! - Edit
the first thought when entering this place was how popular it was. there was a full house and only one waitress on the floor but she didn't seem to struggle at all! I ordered the tofu scrambler and my mom had the farmers breakfast. my mom raved about her meal and how fresh it was. my meal was delicious and hearty.
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HillaryPerryColey
Points +57
Great inexpensive food - Edit
This cute little diner is a hidden gem in the downtown area of Vancouver. It has a fabulous mushroom burger, milkshakes and a large variety of drinks. The service was quick and very polite. The old diner interior is fun and playful.
Read morePros: Fresh ingredients, Low cost, Fast service
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DWNPhoto
Points +387
A good big breakfast - Edit
Very busy diner location, with a staff to match. Quick on their feet and with their wit. Fun though.
Read moreBreakfast tasted very good, and was very well marked on the menu. Waitress was very knowledgable about options, and food came quickly.
Enjoyed the meal, just be prepared to walk through a dirty Granville Street... which is party central even on weekday nights.
Pros: Fun atmosphere, Good food
Cons: Dirty area due to party scene
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tcb1
Points +67
No Taste - Edit
Very few veg options, and it doesn't have much flavour. Not worth the really long wait.
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lovela5
Points +232
Good food but I'm too crazy about it - Edit
They do have quite few vegan options such as vegan chilli, portobello burger, lentil loaf, tofu scramble. The tofu scramble was alright but not the best one I had in my life. I really likes the portobello burger though!
Read moreThis place is always packed especially during the weekend !
Pros: quite few vegan options, good food, cheap
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