Top 5 brunch spots in West Vancouver, chosen from local press

North Shore News included Mèreon in its 2024 brunch roundup, calling the West Vancouver bistro authentic and unstuffy. Daily Hive visited in February 2024 and found hearty brunch and lunch dishes made with French techniques and West Coast ingredients. Vancouver Magazine reviewed it in May 2024.

• “The West Vancouver-based French bistro is authentic and unstuffy, and it's an ethos that translates to its plates with ease. Think French onion soup and light quiches, sunny-side up croque monsieurs and oozing egg croquettes.”

  North Shore News, Mina Kerr-Lazenby · best-of list · July 13, 2024 (opens in a new tab)

• “Guests can expect a solid selection of hearty brunch and lunch eats made using French techniques and West Coast ingredients.”

  Daily Hive, Hanna McLean · review · February 2, 2024 (opens in a new tab)

• “Mèreon is all about celebrating French culture, cuisine and the simple joys of coming together”

  Vancouver Magazine, Gates Annai · review · May 31, 2024 (opens in a new tab)

Photo: Mèreon's website

Vancouver Is Awesome covered Isetta Cafe Bistro in a Best Bite column in September 2026, noting the menu mixes Italian influences with West Coast ingredients at the mid-century building on Marine Drive.

• “The menu mixes Italian influences with West Coast ingredients, bistro bites, and comfort-food favourites.”

  Vancouver Is Awesome, Bianca Bujan · review · September 20, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Photo: Isetta Café Bistro's website

North Shore News covered the opening of Artigiano Grand Cafe at Park Royal South in November 2025, describing it as a full table-service restaurant and bar that combines coffee service with European-inspired dining, led by executive chef Jasmin Porcic.

• “Artigiano has opened its new Grand Cafe location at Park Royal South in West Vancouver, combining the brand's traditional beverage service with a full table-service restaurant and bar.”

  North Shore News, Nick Laba · news · November 20, 2025 (opens in a new tab)

Photo: Artigiano Grand Cafe's website

North Shore News included The Bakehouse in its 2024 brunch roundup, noting a menu of sour cherry tarts, cinnamon peach scones and lemon buttermilk pie alongside savoury brunch options at the Dundarave spot.

• “In front of you sits a sour cherry tart. Or a fluffy cinnamon peach scone. Or even a hefty slab of lemon buttermilk pie. Breakfast at The Bakehouse is an experience reserved for lazy mornings where schedules are slim and cravings are of the sweet variety.”

  North Shore News, Mina Kerr-Lazenby · best-of list · July 13, 2024 (opens in a new tab)

Vancouver Magazine named Beach House the best North Shore restaurant in its 2024 Readers' Choice awards, noting voters praised the views, the atmosphere and the seafood menu.

• “Voters spent as much time praising the views and the atmosphere as the food at Beach House”

  Vancouver Magazine · reader award · May 6, 2024 (opens in a new tab)