Posts Tagged ‘Pancakes’

THE RED WAGON

2296 East Hastings Street, Vancouver

Tel: 604-568-4565

Web: http://www.redwagoncafe.com/

Twitter: @redwagoncafe

Advice: Expect to wait in line awhile during weekend brunch.

Brunching is a favourite past time for most, I like to explore different neighbourhoods and one of the best ways to do this is to go for brunch in a different neighbourhood and to then walk and explore the hood.

Pulled Pork Pancakes

I had heard about the house specialty and had to try it, the Pulled Pork Pancakes ($12) are 3 buttermilk pancakes layered with pulled pork smothered in Jack Daniels maple syrup, heavenly and well kind of filling too. You’ll find some traditional brunch fare with a twist from Benny’s to a Chicken Confit Chilaquiles chicken confit, two eggs, corn tortilla chips, salsa verde, feta, crema, and red onions and more. The lines can be long as I discovered, the wait is worth it, bring a book to read or bring your kids who can draw, they will find crayons in the red wagon!

Review By: Richard Wolak

JETHRO’S FINE GRUB

3420 Dunbar Street, Vancouver

Tel:  604-569-3441

Web: http://www.jethrosfinegrub.com/

Advice: If you don’t finish your meal, don’t be afraid to ask for a box to go as it’s common practice here.

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread French Toast

Friends had been nudging me to visit Jethro’s, each time I drove by there was always a line-up, yesterday I went early and was seated within minutes and pondered the extensive menu selection, I couldn’t decide if I should have the Espresso Chocolate Chip Pancakes which I knew even I wouldn’t be able to finish, or to have one of their Omelets such as the Baked Potato Omelet that was loaded with hash browns, bacon, cheddar cheese, sour cream and scallions. I decided on the Chocolate Chip Banana Bread French Toast ($9) topped with caramelized bananas and whipped cream served with syrup on the side as if you needed the syrup. The menu is vast with many omelettes, egg dishes, ginourmous pancakes, French toast along with sandwiches, salads, burgers and bowls for lunch. Next time I am coming for lunch to try the Red Headed Step-Child.

Review by: Richard Wolak

BERT’S RESTAURANT

2904 Main Street, Vancouver

Tel: 604-876-1236

Web: http://bertsrestaurant.com/

Advice: Sit anywhere you feel like sitting.

Wholewheat French toast

Pan Fried Potatoes

This is one of those long time places that has become an institution in the city, since 1948, Bert’s has been serving breakfasts to loyal customers who know good food and value. Their large collection of bobbleheads and of famous people too sits above the front counter drawing customers with their cameras in hand. Love the counter for solo dining, lots of seating throughout the restaurant. I was there for breakfast and had 2 slices of Wholewheat French toast ($5.50) along with a side of Pan Fried Potatoes ($3.25). One of my friends eats there regularly 2-3 times a week for breakfast, he always orders something different to make his visit memorable. This restaurant has been serving customers for over the past 60 years because the service is ever so friendly and people can drop in and sit anywhere they would like. Asides from the extensive selection on the breakfast menu they also serve a wide variety of items on their lunch and dinner menus including hot and cold sandwiches, salads, gourmet burgers, pastas, chicken, greek dishes, steaks and seafood. Make sure you leave some room for dessert or one of their popular milkshakes after your lunch or dinner.

Review by: Richard Wolak

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