Vancouver takes breakfast seriously.
Whether you’re grabbing something before work, meeting friends for a weekend brunch, recovering from a late night, or looking for somewhere to fuel up before exploring the city, there’s no shortage of places to start your morning.
And while Vancouver’s neighbourhoods all have their own personality, the ingredients of a great breakfast are pretty universal: good coffee, fresh ingredients, generous portions and food that makes getting out of bed worthwhile.
If you’re looking for breakfast in Vancouver, here are a few things worth considering when deciding where to start your morning.
Breakfast or Brunch? Why Choose?
Some mornings call for coffee and a quick breakfast sandwich. Others call for eggs benny, crispy hash browns and absolutely nowhere else to be for the next hour.
That’s part of what makes Vancouver such a great breakfast city.
Breakfast and brunch have increasingly become an all-day affair, with menus going well beyond the traditional eggs-and-toast combination. Pancakes, waffles, breakfast sandwiches, eggs benedict, savoury bowls and creative takes on classic breakfast dishes mean there’s something for just about every kind of morning.
At Yolks, breakfast has always been the main event.
Our menu was built around taking familiar breakfast favourites and making them a little more interesting, without losing what made you want them in the first place.
Looking for Breakfast in East Vancouver?
East Vancouver has been part of the Yolks story from the beginning.
Today, Yolks Hastings serves breakfast and brunch on East Hastings Street, with everything from our signature eggs benedict to pancakes, breakfast sandwiches, hash browns and plenty of coffee.
It’s a great option for anyone looking for breakfast around East Vancouver, Commercial Drive, Grandview-Woodland and the surrounding neighbourhoods.
Breakfast Around Broadway and Mount Pleasant
Broadway puts you within easy reach of some of Vancouver’s busiest neighbourhoods, making it a natural meeting point for breakfast or brunch.
Yolks Broadway brings the full Yolks breakfast experience to the area, whether you’re starting the workday, meeting someone for brunch or simply looking for an excuse to order eggs benny on a Tuesday.
With Mount Pleasant and several surrounding neighbourhoods nearby, it’s also a convenient option when you want breakfast without heading all the way downtown.
Starting Your Morning in Downtown Vancouver
If you’re downtown, breakfast can be anything from a quick coffee before work to a full brunch before spending the day exploring Vancouver.
Yolks Davie brings our breakfast and brunch favourites to Davie Street, making it an easy stop for people living, working or staying downtown.
Grab a seat, order something good and take your time. Mornings don’t always need to be rushed.
What Makes a Great Vancouver Breakfast Spot?
Everyone has their own definition, but we think a few things matter.
It starts with ingredients. Breakfast is relatively simple food, which means there aren’t many places for bad ingredients to hide.
Then there’s execution. A perfectly poached egg, crispy hash browns, properly cooked bacon and pancakes that arrive fluffy instead of flat can make the difference between breakfast and a really good breakfast.
Coffee matters too. Obviously.
But a great breakfast spot is also somewhere you actually enjoy being. Somewhere you can stop in on a weekday morning, meet friends on Saturday or bring the family on Sunday without breakfast feeling like an occasion that needs planning weeks in advance.
That combination has shaped Yolks since the beginning.
What Should You Order at Yolks?
If it’s your first visit, our eggs benedict is a pretty good place to start.
Eggs benny has been part of the Yolks story since the early days, and you’ll find several ways to make it your own.
If benedict isn’t your thing, there are plenty of other options. Go sweet with pancakes or waffles, grab a breakfast sandwich, dig into a savoury breakfast plate or keep things simple with a good cup of coffee and whatever sounds good that morning.
There’s no wrong way to do breakfast.
Well, maybe skipping it.