The Flying Pig is a friendly, neighborhood pub-style restaurant in Yaletown. The menu is comprised of occasionally changing dishes, always using the freshest seasonal ingredients in contemporary preparations of classic dishes. The menu might include items like Veal Milanese with Parmesan risotto, pulled pork poutine or brunch dishes like their full country-style breakfast and complimentary cinnamon rolls. The Flying Pig is one of the most popular choices in the city for any meal of the day.
Heirloom Vegetarian has gained critical acclaim in the media as one of the best vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Canada. This restaurant believes in fair trade practices and only uses organic ingredients in its cuisine. It offers brunch, lunch and dinner and its menu includes dishes like Miso Brasca, Polenta Yam Fries, Root Veg Nacho Grande, Taco Salad, Soba Green Curry and West Indian Skillet. Your meal is complemented by cocktails like Daiquiri, the Prosecco and pink grapefruit-infused Orchid, and The Bourbon with honey.
Farmer’s Apprentice Restaurant offers fresh farm food featuring plenty of vegetables using ingredients grown by sustainable practices. It has a Sunday Supper Series wherein patrons can savor dishes like White Almond Gazpacho, Celtuce and Biodynamic Aged Risotto. For lunch, try the Roasted Chicken Breast served with peppercorn sauce, fingerling potatoes, arugula salad and cognac. The desserts are unusual such as Elderflower Sorbet, complemented by La Biancara di Angiolino Maule white wine and Chateau Le Puy Bordeaux red wine. This is a good restaurant to sample healthy dishes that are also rich in flavors. Their special brunch menus are also quite popular among diners.
Two Parrots Perch & Grill is a fun place to be in where you will find it always buzzing with people. Known for their delicious breakfast and Tuesday karaoke nights, there is always something going on here. Locals love to hang out here for the drinks and the infamous two pounds Beef Burger. To pair with these tasty delights, they have local craft brews on tap, as well a range of other spirits and liquers.
The Twisted Fork Bistro on Granville Street satisfies your desire to dine at a classy French Bistro. Book a table at this restaurant and be prepared for the onslaught of creamy French delights that are prepared from scratch using fresh and local ingredients. The specialty mussels and confit duck is served with delicious sauces, which are appeasing to the taste buds. Twisted Fork Bistro is also a famous brunch spot, where dishes like Egg Benedicts and Scallops are served with flair. Call ahead for reservations and more information.
The nostalgic taste of home-made delicacies is what you can expect at the Templeton Restaurant. Organic and natural ingredients are featured in almost all the comfort food options here. Gourmet Burgers, Organic Macaroni, Beer-battered Fish and Chips and NY Strip Loin Steak are some of the dinner options at the Templeton. Movie screenings are organized on select days with martinis. Check website for details.
Una idea original del chef Nico Schuermans, Medina es un café alegre situado en Crosstown. Después de haber estudiado en la Escuela de Artes Culinarias CREPAC de Bélgica, el Chef Schuermans utiliza sus habilidades y añade un toque belga a sus preparaciones. La decoración es bastante simple pero, sin embargo, tiene un ambiente elegante con lámparas brillantes que cuelgan del techo y mesas perfectamente alineadas. El menú cuenta con deliciosos platos, populares como gofres y otras especialidades como Les Boulettes, La Tartine y Roti de Boeuf, filete marinado al estilo balsámico. El restaurante es un imperdible para aquellos que buscan cambiar los sabores occidentales habituales que ofrece la ciudad. Por desgracia, el restaurante no acepta reservas. Llamar con anticipación para obtener más información.
Cuando se trata de describir la comida de Hawksworth, los clientes halagan los sabores limpios, los ingredientes perfectos y la técnica culinaria ejemplar. Cuenta con una cocina dirigida por el chef David Hawksworth, y el restaurante ha logrado su fama mediante la tercerización de lo mejor de los ingredientes locales, que complementan los sabores naturales. El menú cuenta con cosas para todo el día, desde el desayuno hasta la cena, e incluye un especial de brunch. Para acompañar la comida, cuentan con una selección de vinos y postres clásicos para terminar. El lugar es perfecto para cenar, sobre todo para quienes buscan disfrutar e impresionar.
Fable es un restaurante orgánico que ofrece una gran variedad de cocina canadiense para una amplia gama de paladares. La decoración del lugar verdaderamente refleja el carácter único que pretende, a través del concepto de Trevor Bird, y el arte de Kyla Brown en las paredes, que brinda un encanto especial al lugar. El menú tiene excelentes opciones, como el asado de bacalao, el bistec, el risotto de calabaza y los buñuelos de garbanzos. Para completar la comida, cuentan con una deliciosa tarta de limón y una tentadora variedad de postres. Un lugar que disfruta todo el mundo.
In Italian, Sciué means “good and fast”, which pretty much sums up the philosophy behind this little Roman-style café. You’ll find a lot more than just coffee here, though. Open during the daytime and catering to the local business crowd and tourists alike, Sciué offers up some of the best European pastries and breakfast panini you’ll find anywhere. Lunch features a healthy variety of pastas and gnocchi, but the real draw here are the pizzas, which are sold by weight and garnished with the finest ingredients, from pancetta to sliced bocconcini to pesto chicken. You can contact Sciué Italian Bakery Caffé at +1 888 959 7263, for further information.
Established in 2007, Score on Davie is a famous sports and gay bar. It has won a number of awards including Best Gay Bar, Best Sports Bar and Best Breakfast. Not only that but the restaurant is also popular with the locals and tourists for its burgers, salads and pizzas. It is the perfect place to catch the season's game over drinks and good food in a very relaxed atmosphere. Open from 11a onwards on weekdays and 10a onwards on weekends.
Every inch of canary yellow wall space in Sophie's Cosmic Cafe is covered with vintage toys, souvenirs, photos and mementos. Arrive early if you plan on enjoying breakfast, it is rumored to be the best in the city, and line-ups usually snake down the street by 9a. A bottle of their own hot sauce goes on everything (even eggs)! A great place to dine with the family, its menus feature something for everyone. Beers, ciders and wines are also on offer.