Contrary to what the white-walled aesthetic might suggest, this is a warm casual cafe, especially in the evenings when it becomes a neighborhood hangout. The elevated comfort grub will make an instant vegetarian of anyone who's hungry – particularly if you dive into the burgers, pizzas or the deliciously spicy Southern-fried artichoke sandwich. Add BC craft beers from Strathcona or Four Winds for the full effect.

There's a good array of vegan and gluten-free options marked on the menu and there's also a tempting twice-daily (3pm to 6pm, 10pm to midnight) happy-hour selection of drinks and food to dive into.


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