If you’re as much of a breakfast fanatic as we are then we’re sure these $5-or under, breakfast finds will brighten your day. Ah, yes, never underestimate the worth of that five dollar bill sitting in your wallet again! It can get you much more than that morning Starbucks latte, my friends.
So with all that said– Chowmenow.com and Vancity Buzz are proud to present our top 10 favorite $5 (or under) breakfast finds in Vancouver.
1. Bon’s off Broadway $2.95 Breakfast Special
Bon’s is all about breakfast and huge portions at not so huge prices. The $2.99 Breakfast Special get you 2 slices of bread, 2 large eggs, a load of Pan Fried Potatoes, and 3 pieces of Bacon, Sausage, or Ham. Can you say bang for your buck!?
Bon’s is located at 2451 Nanaimo St (Renfrew-Collingwood Neighbourhood)
2. Yummy Sushi $2.99 Breakfast Special
Though the name may be deceiving, Yummy Sushi takes its menu beyond Sushi & serves up one mean breakfast. The signature breakfast special is similar to Bon’s, but generously comes with an extra two pieces of bacon, sausage or ham! For $2.99 you get 2 slices of bread, 2 large eggs, a generous serving of Hash browns, and 5 pieces of Bacon, Sausage or Ham.
Yummy Sushi is located at 1980 Pine St ( Fairview Neighbourhood)
3. Kyles Café $3.50 Breakfast Special
You have to make it before 11 am to get a hold of this killer deal. For $3.50 you get 2 slices of bacon or sausage, 2 eggs, 2 slices of toast and hash browns. The best part about this joint is that there is never a line up. Kyles Café is a hidden gem in this city- the regular customers however like it this way.
Kyles Cafe is located at 2627 Commercial Drive (Kensington neighbourhood).
4. Cambie Café $3.50 Breakfast Special
$3.50 Breakfast Special comes with 2 eggs, 3 pieces of Bacon or Sausage and Hashbrowns
Cambie Cafe is located at 2301 Cambie Street (Fairview Neighbourhood).
5. Pita Wrap Café $3.80 Breakfast Special
At first glance, Pita Wrap Café appears just as deceiving as Yummy Sushi. Yet, this Middle Eastern Falafel/Shwarma restaurant serves up great breakfast and even greater prices. For $3.80 you get eggs, homefries and bacon/sausage with toast. Didn’t mom ever tell you not to judge a book by its cover!?
Pita Wrap Cafe is located at 565 Dunsmuir St (Downtown, Vancouver).
6. Janes $4.50 Breakfast Special
Jane’s Breakfast Special is well known among the locals. For $4.50 you get 2 slices of toast, 2 large eggs, Pan Fried Potatoes and 3 slices of Bacon, Sausage or Ham.
Jane’s is located at 4217 Hastings St (Burnaby North Neighbourhood).
7. Café Zen $4.69 Early Bird Breakfast Special
Here’s a classic case of the early bird getting the worm! If you can make it out of bed and to Café Zen sometime between 7-10 am, then you’ll be indulging in a plate full of bacon, eggs, toast and hashbrowns for only $4.69. Oh, and it’s located just a few steps away from Kitsilano beach!
Cafe Zen is located at 1631 Yew St (Kitsilano Neighbourhood).
8. Nice Café $4.85 Breakfast Special
All-day breakfast menu! One popular feature here is the 2 eggs, hash-browns, toast, and choice of ham, bacon, sausage, or tomato deal ($4.85).
Nice Cafe is located at 154 E 8th Ave (Mount Pleaseant/ Main Street Neighbourhood).
9. The Regal Beagel $4.99 Breakfast Special
A Kitsilano favorite! $4.99 Weekend Breakfast Special includes two Free range Eggs Any Style, Bacon, House Potatoes and MultiGrain Toast
The Regal Beagel is located at 2281 West Broadway (Kitsilano Neighbourhood).
10. Dockers Diner $5 Breakfast Special
Docker’s diner has been around for quite some time and has established itself in the community through its bang for the buck $5 breakfast special. That crisp five dollar bill gets you two eggs, bacon or sausage, real hash brown potatoes and toast.
Docker’s Diner is located at 1869 Powell St (Commerical Drive/ Grandview).
Other places we recommend:
Solly’s Bagerly $3.95 Eggel Sandiwch –This popular Kitsilano bagel shop is best known for their “Eggels”. Yep—you guessed it, egg + bagel = Eggel! The infamous Eggel is created on your choice of Solly’s bagel and is topped with scrambled eggs and real melted Edam or cheddar cheese.
Blue Mountain Café Breakfast Special—2eggs, bacon, ham or sausage & pancakes for $4.99!
Muira Waffle Milk Bar—Banana & Caramel Nano (Waffle Sandwich) & Watermelon Sunomono $5
Love,
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