Top 5 brunch spots in Vancouver

Scout Magazine's October 2025 brunch guide called Hunnybee the spot that 'nails the tricky sweet spot between wholesome and hearty.' Daily Hive named its breakfast sandwich, made with a fried egg, cheese, tomato, herb aioli, and grilled sourdough, among the best in Vancouver in June 2026.

• “Hunnybee nails the tricky sweet spot between wholesome and hearty, and there's always a pleasing hum about brunch here.”

  Scout Magazine, Michelle Sproule and Thalia Stopa · best-of list · October 9, 2025 (opens in a new tab)

• “This sando is made with a fried egg, cheese, tomato, herb aioli, and choice of ham or avocado served between thick slices of grilled sourdough.”

  Daily Hive, Marco Ovies · best-of list · June 28, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Photo: Hunnybee Bruncheonette's website

Scout Magazine's October 2025 brunch guide described Café Medina's menu as including Liège waffles with sweet toppings, Moroccan-inspired tagines, cassoulet, and braised short rib fricassée. Narcity named it their go-to Vancouver brunch recommendation for visitors in September 2025, writing about the Belgian waffles and foamed lattes.

• “Think Liège waffles with various sweet toppings, Moroccan-inspired tagines, Cassoulet, and the decadent braised short rib Fricassée that cures any lingering hangover.”

  Scout Magazine, Michelle Sproule and Thalia Stopa · best-of list · October 9, 2025 (opens in a new tab)

• “Belgian waffles you'll dream about for weeks to come, and perfectly foamed lattes”

  Narcity, Morgan Leet · review · September 19, 2025 (opens in a new tab)

Photo: Café Medina's website

Daily Hive covered Selene's new brunch service in April 2025, saying 'Every dish we tried felt laid-back yet polished.' The restaurant opened in October 2024 and serves weekend and holiday brunch from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with dishes by chefs Adrian Nate and Arish Dastoor drawing on Greek and Turkish cooking. Scout Magazine's October 2025 guide listed it among their brunch picks.

• “Every dish we tried felt laid-back yet polished. Its clear plates were thoughtfully curated with Vancouver's preferences in mind”

  Daily Hive, Hanna McLean · review · April 4, 2025 (opens in a new tab)

• “Brunch at Selene Aegean Bistro handles Mediterranean mornings with quiet confidence, managing to be transportive without trying too hard.”

  Scout Magazine, Michelle Sproule and Thalia Stopa · best-of list · October 9, 2025 (opens in a new tab)

Scout Magazine's October 2025 brunch guide called Chambar 'a stylish pleasure to lounge in' and described the food as 'flirts with decadence, is always comforting, and often highly original.' Dishes include shakshuka with pistachios and barberry salad, and a sourdough waffle with smoked steelhead trout and yuzu hollandaise.

• “With its big open floor plan, high ceilings and flood of natural light, Chambar is a stylish pleasure to lounge in”

  Scout Magazine, Michelle Sproule and Thalia Stopa · best-of list · October 9, 2025 (opens in a new tab)

Photo: Chambar's website

Scout Magazine's October 2025 brunch guide described Maxine's as having 'a spacious and elegant room with a distinctly Euro vibe that extends onto the sidewalk terrace.' Dishes include a truffle omelette with La Sauvagine cheese sauce and frites, and a Dutch baby with seared foie gras and apricot mostarda.

• “The room at Maxine's is spacious and elegant, with a distinctly Euro vibe that extends onto the sidewalk terrace (weather permitting).”

  Scout Magazine, Michelle Sproule and Thalia Stopa · best-of list · October 9, 2025 (opens in a new tab)