Breakfast in Vancouver, BC

The breakfast sandwich may be the perfect concoction for your first meal of the day. Complete with all the major food groups in one handy package, it’s tasty, satisfying and convenient. And we’re not talking Egg McMuffins here. Step up your breakfast game with any one of these great sammies.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, which is why it’s key to know where to find toast, bacon and eggs just the way you like them, seven days a week. From diners to dives to fine dining, Vancouver has plenty of weekday breakfast spots where you can start your morning with a satisfied belly. [Photo courtesy of Cafe Medina]

Pancakes are irresistible and Vancouverites are lucky to have tons of options for enjoying this fluffy breakfast dish. Throwing fresh flavours and ingredients into the mix, these local eateries take old classics to new heights. Check out their menus and plan your nap time accordingly. [Photo courtesy of Jam Cafe]

When it comes to comforting breakfast foods, it doesn’t get much better than digging into a warm bowl of oatmeal. This healthful morning meal gets the gourmet treatment at these Vancouver eateries, with the addition of sweet fruit slices, crunchy nuts and other tasty toppings.

Gooey, warm, aromatic, nostalgic – a universally loved snack, banana bread is a staple on café and bakery menus across North America. I’ve scoured Vancouver to come up with the best locations for indulging in everything from banana-bread-flavoured French toast to simple, pared down loaves reminiscent of childhood kitchens. [Photo credit: iStock.com/ bhofack2]

It’s true that there are a ton of great breakfast options in Vancouver, but some of them will cost you an arm and a leg. How often do you want to spend that much before Noon? Here’s a list of some lesser-known gems that pride themselves on serving affordable breakfast dishes, all for less than $10.

Brunch on the West Coast is a hearty tradition, and these Vancouver restaurants know how to live up to the hype with their incredible eggs Benedict dishes. Topped with savoury meats (or fresh veggies) and covered in creamy hollandaise sauce, these crowd-pleasing breakfast Bennies are worth waking up for. [Photo credit: iStock.com/Nicole S. Young]

North Vancouver's streets are paved with coffee shops. For friendly baristas, mouthwatering pastries and art in your cup – check out these hot spots. [Photo © Yellow Pages / Pages Jaunes]

From Italian favourites to the heat of Ethiopia, there is an eclectic selection of welcoming coffees and cafés in Surrey. Enjoy your cup of joe! [Photo © Yellow Pages / Pages Jaunes]

Surrey is one of Canada’s fastest growing cities – and the breakfast business there is booming because of it. Whether you’re in need of a breakfast burrito in the busy business district or you’re enjoying a relaxing day off with a stack of hot cakes in the Southside, these are a few of Surrey’s best bets for breakfast and brunch. [Photo credit: iStock/lolostock]

Breakfast need not always include eggs and bacon. Many Vancouver restaurants make use of alternate ingredients such as tofu, cous cous, vegetables and potatoes to create delicious, egg-free breakfast dishes. Even the most discerning vegans (and those who are simply egg-adverse) will find something on the menu at these daytime eateries. [Image: Heirloom Vegetarian Restaurant]

Like Seattle, Vancouver and the Lower Mainland have several gourmet coffee shops. From storied franchises to small independents, great coffee can be found throughout the city and the suburbs. Here are good spots not to be missed in Burnaby. [Photo © Yellow Pages / Pages Jaunes]