
Vancouver has plenty of brunch-friendly cafes and restaurants that encourage you to sit back and relax in their open-air seating areas.
If you want to spend as much time outside as possible this summer indulge your love of our favourite mid-morning meal, then check out our list of best patios for brunch in Vancouver.
Beach Bay Cafe

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The Beach Bay Cafe and Patio offers diners a welcoming 35-seat park-facing patio. With ocean views, Beach Bay Cafe’s patio is a fantastic place to enjoy an al fresco weekend brunch.
Address: 1193 Denman Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-685-7337
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Ancora

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Enjoy Ancora’a False Creek-facing patio this season. Patrons can expect a unique and eclectic mix of brunch plates, which take their cue from Peruvian and Japanese cuisine.
Address: 1600 Howe Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-681-1164
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Dalina
The patio at Dalina is the perfect spot for a sunny afternoon in Vancouver. The cozy patio is open year round with a covered top and lights strung across the ceiling. Head over for a little brunch, grocery shopping and a bit of coffee.
Address: 687 Main Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-428-4364
Farmer’s Appentice
This quaint patio only sits a handful of guests but might just be the coziest one on the list. The brunch menu changes weekly offering hyper-local fare crafted by the kitchen.
Address: 1535 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver
Phone: 604-620-2070
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Bells & Whistles
Bells and Whistles is a new burger joint in East Van, but they also offer daily brunch. Head on down to this patio that’s great for chilly mornings because the space is heated.
Address: 3296 Fraser Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-620-7990
Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar
Boulevard Kitchen & Oyster Bar offers weekend brunch on their sunny Burrard Street patio.
Address: 845 Burrard Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-642-2900
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Dockside

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The patio at Dockside is hard to beat when it comes to epic views, especially when you’ve got a side of benedict on your table.
Address: 1253 Johnston Street (Granville Island), Vancouver
Phone: 604-685-7070
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Chambar

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You can never go wrong with the tree-lined patio at Chambar when choosing a place for patio brunch.
Address: 568 Beatty Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-879-7119
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Edible Canada

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If you’d prefer a chair to the benches around Granville Island Market, look no further that Edible Canada, a great place to get brunch.
Address: 1596 Johnston Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-682-6681
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Joe Fortes

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Joe Fortes has one of the best rooftop patios in the city and they also happen to have an aweome brunch menu too.
Address: 777 Thurlow Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-669-1940
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Lift Bar & Grill
The Coal Harbour restaurant offers brunch goers an awesome selection of breakfast grub.
Address: 333 Menchion Mews, Vancouver
Phone: 604-689-5438
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WildTale Coastal Grill

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WildTale’s brunch selection paired with their sunny patio is a recipe for success.
Address: 1079 Mainland Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-428-9211
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The Whip
The Whip is a great al fresco dining option to enjoy all the brunch classics.
Address: 209 East 6th Avenue, Vancouver
Phone: 604-874-4687
Havana
This Commercial Drive spot has recently revamped its menu and its look after coming under new ownership, definitely worth a meal if you’re in the neighbourhood and want to chill on a killer patio.
Address: 1212 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
Instagram: @havanavancouver
The Local

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Whether you’re aiming to snatch a seat in Kits or on the new Gastown spot’s patio, there’s no denying Local is one of the best places to enjoy brunch under the rays.
Address: 2210 Cornwall Avenue, Vancouver
Phone: 604-734-3589
Address: 3 Alexander Street, Vancouver
Phone: 778-737-4277
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Sophie’s Cosmic Cafe
This charm of this quirky Kitsilano spot’s interior decor continues onto their outdoor patio, a fantastic place to enjoy a mid-morning meal in the sun.
Address: 2095 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver
Phone: 604-732-6810
The Distillery
This Yaletown spot is a total suntrap and a great place to take down some seriously delicious brunch.
Address: 1131 Mainland Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-669-2255