Caffe Barney on Granville

Wow!! As I write this I'm questioning why I've lived in the neighborhood this long and I've only discovered this place now!! It's amazing! The breakfast is spot on. More variety than the usual breakfast place. The big English breakfast is the best - and that's coming from an Irish person!! Our server Claire was so cool. She made the experience go from a 5 star, to a 6 star. Hey manager, buy this one a drink! Thanks so much for today it was the best

This place has incredible brunch! I would definitely go again! In fact I can’t wait to. Their avocado toast and shroom toast were to die for. This is a great example of how a simple dish can be made to perfection. Staff was super friendly and said they’d grab me iced latte from the coffee shop next door (same owners). Usually all brunch spots have limited vegetarian eggless options but this place had a couple ones I liked. I also got a side of beyond meat breakfast sausage which is sometimes hard to find in brunch spots.

Pretty good spot! No line ups. Food is delicious and price is reasonable

Fantastic cafe/restaurant/bar in the South Granville area. I have been for brunch, lunch and dinner and all are great. Food is tasty and they cater to gluten free or vegan customers. Staff are very friendly and really get to know the regulars !

Breakfast pub dining and the food is delicious. We had the Huevos Rancheros and the bean base was delicious. Excellent portion sizing and they also have an expensive cocktail selection. Limoncello spritz! Which we didn't try but will next time. Coffee was very diner coffee.

What a great vibe. Full of positive staff who make it their mission to make your experience the best it can be. Beautiful artwork for sale on the walls. Definitely go check this place out and order the mac and cheese

I was disappointed. The staff never asked how I wanted my eggs cooked, On top of that, the food overall wasn’t tasty and lacked flavor. I expected better quality and attention to detail.

Great local pub with an atmosphere. Staff always great. They used to have fantastic Guinness but around 6 months ago it became more bitter. Still love the place though, very enjoyable place to be especially sitting at the bar

Stopped here for some breakfast and a Caesar. I was not disappointed. The Caesar was delicious and so was the eggs Benny. The mushrooms on toast were very tasty as well. Even more so than the Benny.

Stopped in here for brunch with a friend. While it didn't seem too busy (it definitely picked up later) the service wasn't stellar. Our waitress walked by us several times without even acknowledging us while we tried to get her attention. But that being said the food was very good. The breakfast burrito was huge and it seemed like all the dishes were very big and filling. It's a cute little hole in the wall type place but overall while the food is good I would probably try somewhere else before returning.

Service was good, but food was complete wast of my time and money, please respect your customers and prepare edible food. I don't know where their meat comes from, but is tough as leather, perhaps pulled from the dumpster out back.

Sad to report an update on this restaurant based on a recent visit. Probably the worst clubhouse sandwich I've ever had. The meat? was thick, previously frozen particle board something that was not edible. Service was poor, tables and floor dirty. Nothing like a few prior visits where we had good service and great eggs Benny. So, sorry my recommendation had to change just because all we ever had was the Benny and having had the other food my perspective is radically different.

go for a drink don't bother ordering the burger. It's a weird texture. Very salty. Not worth the time or money. Staff seem nice. I didn't love the music but then again that's irrelevant.

Noisy, very noisy. Can't hear a conversation. Food good, generous portions. Bring your AirPods to use Noise Cancellation and iPhone live listen. Otherwise you will have great difficulty having a conversation.

Paid $23 for the Beyond burger and sad salad. Not worth it! The bun was crumbly AF, the burger was burnt on one side, and the lettuce leaves were brown. The salad had dressing had zero flavour and needed some salt added. Hubby had the breakfast poutine and said it tasted ok. The decor could use some freshening up too. Service was pleasant although took a while to get our food.

It was my first time to go to Barney's; it's ridiculous because I am only a few minutes away yet I never knew there was a little gem right in front of my eyes! My friend and I met up here because she spoke very highly of their mimosas and their food! Well, I am glad I got to try it out. Their food is quite good and their services very fast and friendly. I ordered a traditional eggs Benny; I wanted my eggs poached medium and they did exactly that. I loved the crispness of the bacon but I thought the Hollandaise was a tad bland; it needed just a wee bit more butter and salt. Their fruit bowl which I substituted for has browns was excellent - a little bit of everything from grapes, bananas, apples, melon and oranges. It was just great and I felt so good that I resisted hash browns (rarely happens) and ordered some fruits instead. I don't normally like restaurants with narrow seatings but this one was quite nice. The ambience was warm and the wooden furniture gave the place a relaxing feel. Though it was really busy, we never felt rushed. Just a lovely experience!

I prefer going here during the week when it's a bit more sane. Great breakfast options and they do half orders of the Benny's which I appreciate. Fresh horseradish in the caesars and lots of features each day and happy hour. I didn't love the chicken and waffles - at least the waffle part. Came out last time way over cooked and hard as a rock. The chicken was excellent. Replacement waffle came out doighy and undercooked - took rhw good off the bill which i appreciated. Theres a nixe patio out back and its mostly locals and regulars. They also cask their own negronis and old fashioned.

Like Dennys but with alcohol. Can get really loud in the restaurant, so it can be a bit hard to hear a conversation. I liked the baked beans and a mimosa for breakfast.

Caffe Barney is like a cafe pub cross over! It's small, long, narrow, and kinda noisy. It's quite bright inside, like most cafes usually are, but it has pub like undertones with a fully licensed bar. When you walk in there is a large bar at the front with quite a few stools, which look like it could be a good time for casuals drinks, and a couple high top tables across from the bar. As you move down the narrow cafe you see small wood tables and chairs and half booths. I didn't like how close the tables were together, but landed the corner table-1/2 booth spot; I felt less crowded. I really didn't like that your conversation was easily projected to the surrounding tables; loud chatter in general. The music seemed to be coming from the kitchen, and was difficult to hear in the main area. I wondered if the music was louder or the speakers set up differently if you could enjoy the music more and also not heard everyone's personal conversations so easily. I loved the art work on the walls; memorials for amazing artist who have passed (Bowie, Prince, Downie). I loved the fair prices for drinks and the drink specials. They had some decent St. Patty's deals on for the entire weekend. The food prices were a bit expensive, but on par with the rest of the over priced food stuffs in Van. I ordered the deep fried pickles, they were okay. It was a large portion for fairly cheap, but the batter wasn't very good or maybe the pickles were not fried enough???? I also ordered the Mediterranean Chicken Salad, which was $15, and was alright. The chicken breast was over cooked, quite thin, and a bit on the rubbery side. The other ingredients were fresh and flavorful., but I found the salad had too much Quinoa verses actually vegetables. The service was friendly and actually very good with an attentive main server and also the bartender and possibly manager helping out. I'd go back but would probably sit at the bar. ;)

"Shepherds pie" is foul and inedible. Tiny amount of Ground beef, no seasoning, dry, with frozen corn covered in dried out "mash potatoes" they charge $24 for a dog's breakfast. It's not even a distant cousin of shepherds pie. I don't know what I was just served. Overpriced, terrible food.

Cute little cafe and I do stress little, it's size gave it personality but it lacked in ambiance. Due to its size most tables are right next to one another, one side was friends at another table other side I was elbows away from John Q Public. I'm not complaining it's urban living I should be used to it. Salmon Benedict with cream cheese was VERY good definitely in my top 5 best. Potatoes had a good flavor. Across from me had an omelette which was good a tad bit soggy in my opinion, the toast was delicious big thick slices, espresso was very good as well. I can not complain about the service for as busy as they were and the number of us they knew what they were doing!

I love caffe Barney, it's a local favourite of mine for brunch and dinner! The servers were great as usual and the food was great! We also got mimosas which were more champagne than orange juice which is also a huge plus!

I went to have a nice relax chat with a friend. Little did I know that it bothers them when you go and do that. We order a glass of wine because we literally we just wanted to talk and have a few drinks the place wasn't empty but it wasn't full either there were plenty of tables and the waiters were asking us over and over again if we wanted another drink when it was obvious we haven't finish the first one so by the third time she ask us if we wanted another and we say not at this time she immediately give us the check! We didn't even get to spend half an hour there so we just left never to return So that place sucks

Caffe Barney has it going on all around! From their creative and delicious menu to impressive bar options, great location, fun artsy interior and patio seating, and awesome friendly staff!!! I've been there a couple of times now and I wouldn't miss out on paying them a visit if I'm going through Vancouver BC. They make delicious craft cocktails - even virgin options that are totally satisfying! :) I love their breakfast menu, whoa! The benedict options are abundant and so yummy. Totally worth your time and taste buds! Family friendly, but also cool for solo, couples, and small groups. Wish I lived closer so I could hit up their weeknight jam sessions.

We stopped in here on a Saturday about 1.5 hours before they had to close early for a private event. We were visiting Vancouver, and thus were unsure of what was good in the area. They bartenders more than happy to seat us. We ordered drinks on happy hour, as well as wings and poutine. Everything was great. The wings frank's red hot were delicious, although not that spicy. And the poutine exceeded my expectations. It was my first time having the dish, and it was as tasty as I imagined it would be. All portions were also big, so it was perfect for splitting between two people. The service was fast and everyone was friendly. My only negative comment is that the restrooms were really gross, like dive bar-level gross. Other than that, the bar area was nice (I liked the skylight ceilings) and the food was great.

Met a friend for lunch here today (she has been here often before, but it was my first time), and we had a terrific meal. I would definitely return! I was greeted at the door by a friendly guy who told me to sit wherever I wanted. The place was fairly full but I grabbed a tall bistro table by the bar area by the front. I was impressed by the menu. They serve all sorts of breakfast foods until 4pm (I LOVE breakfast foods!). I was going to order some eggs when my friend said she often has the lettuce wraps which come with accompanying peanut sauce. They sounded so good, I decided to try them. (She had the chicken; I, the shrimp. And we halved our order to get some of both). Great decision! These wraps were so fresh and so delicious. Our server (the guy I met at the entrance) was great: he was there when we needed him, not hovering while my friend and I discussed our personal "stuff" (gotta love good girl friends. Am I right?!!). I'm looking forward to bringing my family here.

Could do better in terms of services, could be worst knowing other places in the town. This place benefits from its location, but personally, I didn't experience anything special or pleasant that would make me recommend this place. I had a sandwich with my coffee which was both ok. Price was higher, but that can be understood due to location. Service was slow and... don't know how to describe it but I felt I am not welcome at the place. I have to note that this was before the COVID "situation" and I didn't sneeze, fart nor I displayed any signs of being drunk!

Decided to check this place out on Granville St on a Monday morning. I don't drink but my friends liked that they start serving booze at 10am. I ordered the veggie quesadilla and the portion was big. I was only able to eat half but the dish was extremely bland. No flavour at all. The salsa wasn't too real salsa. Just some diced tomatoes with onions. No cilantro or spice or anything. No spices in the quesadilla it was pretty canadianized dumbed down version for sure. The server gave us great service! Big thumbs up for her. The place is small but cozy with table and booth type settings. I also noticed a sign that said they had a patio out back which is good to know for the neighborhood in the summer. My friends said their food was about a 3/5 as well. Place seemed trendy and upbeat. The Caesar salad was baaaaaad. Probably wouldn't repeat though. Service 5/5 Portions 5/5 Taste 3/5

I love Caffe Barney for a couple reasons, location is great, service is always awesome, and their secret back patio in the summer is superb. The food is just okay, some dishes are awesome ie. The Cobb and standard breaky is yummy. I recently had the West Coast Benny's and the salmon was super salty and I'd love it if they used salmon lox instead of cooked smoked salmon. The hollandaise sauce was good but came out cold. I've had other items on their menu before that have been good as well, with some misses. This is a great spot for a causal breakfast lunch or even dinner or drink. Has a neighbourhood feel to it and the staff is super friendly. They actually want to engage in conversation which is awesome! I would recommend this joint for a brunch or lunch date.

I was happily celebrating a joyous occasion with my coworkers and I was selected to not be allowed to drink anymore. Neither me nor any other of the party understood why. I really have no right to claim such a thing since all I am is ginger compared to the stuff others need to deal with. Having said that, I have no doubt that the server judgment was related to my decent. I don't know what else it could have been. I'm sorry, but I cannot recommend anyone go here, you never know what to expect.

Amazing staff, nice patio and the food is awesome. Try the nachos! They aren't cheap, but are the best I've ever had. They have jam night and bingo as well. Really fantastic place to spend a post beach pint :)

First of the food in this place is really good everything from the burgers, the salads and the fries are top notch. The barman, Simon is really friendly and gave me great recommendations on drinks and also tips on places to visit while I was in Van. Love this place. Highly recommended!

Great brunch spot. One of us had the veggie omlet and the other the sundried tomoto eggs benny. Both were fantastic. Coffee was good too. Popular spot so can get busy but worth the wait.

I tried this place twice for a chia latte Barney makes the worst chai latte I have ever tasted a complete waste of money. It was very very watery lacking any flavour. The weakest cinnamon I have ever experienced. I would never go back. I tried to talk to them which was a waste of time they did not care

We went for lunch Friday , new menu is great! Especially the Beef Brisket amazing , chicken wings perfect , the deep friend pickle crust could use some work. The staff as always welcoming and never stop moving , serving clearing but finding time to ask about food and listen to response ! We will come back as we always do but nice to see some great new additions and old menu still available too.

Really, this is the coolest place in the local area. Wicked good food! Amazing vegan options. Great pricing. Beer! Huge selection of craft beers served in REAL 20oz pints too! Kudos to the new owners of the past couple of years who have seemingly taken an interest in having a great staff & creating good vibes. I've been coming here for almost 2 decades & this is the best Barneys has ever been. Check out the sweet ass hidden sunny patio out back... sun bathed & super cool. If you haven't been there in awhile, give it a go. You will be impressed.

Awesome new menu!!! Super friendly staff. I have tried 3 new dishes on the menu, all mouth watering delicious.. highly recommend.

New-ish owners have really made the difference, especially in the food quality. Eclectic menu for bar food and reasonably priced. Really great staff. Decent beer selection served in real pint sized glasses which is refreshing to see these days.

The staff was friendly. I ordered eggs benny, with hash browns and shrimp. The hollandaise sauce very yummy but the hash browns could have been better.

Serves a variety of eggs benny and I had the traditional ham one. The poached eggs were slightly runny and the creamy hollandaise has a hint of lemon zest. It comes with roasted potatoes and I thought this all-day breakfast dish was prepared well and as expected. Will come back again if have a craving for eggs benny or want somewhere casual to grab a bite. In the afternoon and evening, this place will likely turn into a pub/lounge.

I'm definitely a breakfast/ brunch + shopping girl. So this morning, my friend and I decided to start our day off with Caffe Barney + South Granville. Upon entering, there is a bar area to the right with some booths and more table seating in the back. The waitress originally seated us in the back where it was dark and kind of depressing so we asked to sit near the front windows to enjoy the sunlight. I got the breakfast burrito which was absolutely DELICIOUS. I'm quite picky with my burritos (once again, the California girl in me loves her authentic mexican food & irreplaceable chipotle) so for me to really like this burrito means a lot. This is actually the first time I've LIKED any burrito in Vancouver! The texture of the tortilla was extra thick and seemed to have more substance than your regular tortilla... the edges were crispy and the taste was not corn-y at all. And I loved that the burrito cut nicely while I ate it and didn't lose it's shape and fall to pieces with my first knife jab. It came with toast and breakfast potatoes and OMG I don't know how they fry or cook or what they add to these potatoes but gawd they are GOOD. Most breakfast entrees are around ~$10. Service was good (I've read some bad reviews about their servers but maybe I got lucky?), food was great and love the location. Would come back again to try more!

Went there for Sunday Lunch at High Noon after a some shopping on Granville Street. The Cafe was busy but not packed. To "Save Money" instead of having a Host / Hostess greet and seat you the Bartender does it from behind the bar. When we got to the table she directed us to from behind the bar a Dude at the next table said to me is this your "table" (Like ask the Management Dude) My chair was a worn bar booth that was too shot for the table the Cafe is using. The server came to take our orders and I decided on a Hamburger and my guest decided on Veggie Burger. The kitchen was busy so it took a while to get our food no biggie we where not in a rush. It was during the wait I noticed the music was little to loud to have a normal conversation. Just before the food came the Server dropped a bottle of Ketchup on the table the top of the bottle had been lost long ago and to "Save Money" they put little paper cup as bottle top "cute" maybe. My Hamburger was OK except to "Save Money" the bun was low quality. I ordered mushrooms and gravy with my burger both extra so the burger came to about $13 a little high priced for what it was. The Veggie Burger patty was OK but again the bun was bad and my guest did not eat hers. My guest ordered the yam fires they look a bit burnt to me. The Cafe to "Save Money" uses the cheapest thinnest paper napkin(s) they can find. At the end of the meal when i used the restroom I walked by the kitchen / dish-washing area all i can say it could have looked much better. Overall I been to better breakfast / lunch Cafes in town. To get a "Better Value" in a cafe I will go somewhere else next time I want to go for lunch on Granville street.. After a fair bit of thought I say this place is one star at this time I walked to the Cafe did not notice if they have bike rack in front but i know there are many bike racks and parking meters to lock your bicycle to on Granville street

So I'm sitting here as I write. I came in around 4:30, because I was desperate to find somewhere I could order food and drink AND work on my laptop (and therefore, plug in my laptop). There were 3 other tables in the restaurant when I arrived, but I still asked the girl who greeted me if it would be okay to plug in and work for a bit, or if they'd rather I didn't, if I'd kill the vibe. I don't like to be the annoying person who is working in a spot that's meant to have some sweet ambiance. She cheerfully said I was more than welcome! Score! I've sat here for a bit and a few more bodies are in the door now... A handful of people have gone out back to their super cute and sunshiney and renovated patio. I checked it out to see if I could work out there (there is a plug!) but it was too hot for me. Food was good. I stuck with an old favourite from pre-renovation-- the chicken and avocado wrap. Their fries are SO good, kind of peppery and just what I wanted to eat as a cheat food today. The girl let me do half fries, half salad-- so it wasn't a full cheat either. Hahaha. The only thing lacking on my plate was the salad. The spinach was a bit old and I should have asked for the dressing on the side so it wouldn't be soggy. I'm picky that way. All in all, things have been lovely. Now... back to work... :) This review is the product of real live procrastination! :)

I came here on my first visit to BC few years back... I remember the place being so-so. However, I felt a wave of fun energy in this place on my return. I have yet to discover all the hot spots of the city but the staff were great and made this meal super memorable.. I enjoyed my savoury bacon linguini and my party went nuts for their briskets. Staff said there is a new chef as menu changed since I had been there. Seems like major improvement and the environment even seemed friendlier, inviting and a bit spruced up. I will be back!!!!

Definitely not going back to this cafe. Service is extremely slow. We came after the lunch rush and there were only 3 other tables seated. Waited over an hour for a chicken wrap and a Caesar salad. When asked how much longer after an hour, the response we got was "they're putting the chicken on the grill now and it should take 4-5 minutes". For a burger joint, I can't imagine the orders for the other tables taking an hour. This place needs to learn to manage their time better. Didn't even receive an apology for the order taking so long either. Service definitely needs improvement.

Recently moved to the neighbourhood, and this is my new FAVE brunch place!!!! Yesterday my friends and I came for brunch, we had waffles and chicken, an omelette and absolutely fantastic rancheros! Our server was great and friendly, she suggested to move us so we had more space and be comfortable. That extra step was very appreciated as we ordered a lot of side food and drinks. Mimosas were great! FANTASTIC energy and vibe at Barneys!!! Definitely coming back!

I've been letting Barney cook for me for years now and I can tell you the food is good, especially the until 4pm brunch menu (smoke salmon scramble FTW). The burger on the dinner menu is also a tasty treat, make sure to get the bacon and cheese and mushrooms. They have a poutine which is amazing but it's not on the main menu, you have to check the specials board. All in all I've had great service and great food every time at Barney's on Granville.

Cafe Barney is an excellent Value... just don't go there to watch TV (Or Canucks playoff games.. they only have one TV !) If you do go to Cafe Barney go for the food... we had most excellent nachos (even though they ad no meat only $13!) Their Hot chicken wings were superb (except no specials so $11) They make their own Hot sauce and it is applied to a nicely cooked wing. Everyone raves about the breakfasts and I might make it back one day to try. PS the grande Finale was the Blueberry Pie and Ice cream, I do not know if they bake it themselves but it was fabulous (These are the words of my co-eaters, I didn't have any because I am sweet enough ;)

I went once before the renovation for brunch and it was pretty good. Classic brunch options served in big portions. I went again today and the renovations were a big improvement. I was really hoping for a burger for lunch but they only serve their brunch menu until 4pm on Saturday and burgers were not on it. I ordered a chicken wrap with a side salad to go. I waiting close to 30 minutes, and they didn't have takeout cutlery (couldn't eat my salad). The wrap was good, lots of moist chicken, bacon, avocado, and tomatoes. When I went to eat the second half of my wrap I found a hair in it. Needless to say I threw it out after that, but I was also unimpressed with the salad as the arugula was wilted and looked old.

Most of the menu options at Barney's are pretty generic (burgers, quesadillas, pasta, etc.) and there isn't a lot of selection for vegetarians. I ended up going with a spinach/artichoke/feta quesadilla. While it was pretty good, it would have been nice if it came with sides like some rice or refried beans. I really did enjoy the homemade salsa though. Overall my visit to Caffe Barney was pretty average. There wasn't too much to differentiate it from a typical chain restaurant like Earls or Moxies. Pro-tip: they have a patio out back that they don't really advertise. If it's a nice night, make sure to ask if they have space. It is pretty small but you might get lucky.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner does a good job of summing up the multi-meal-serving Caffe Barney. I've stopped in here for drinks on a few weekend and weeknight occasions. The bar is always close to but not overly full, so there are always a few seats to be had. Service is decent. I've not eaten here, but the wings smell amazing and the neighboring table devoured them in record time. The atmosphere blends art with good mid-volume music -- allowing for conversations to flourish. Caffe Barney is a good bar for a lively chat and a few relaxing drinks.

Came here on a recommendation from a friend. Even so, I was pleasantly surprised. The prices are great - best Ive seen for this area. I went during happy hour and they have a nice collection of beers on tap, all looked local including the specials, which is kinda cool. I had a chicken avocado wrap. Holy, was it good. Cheese was just the right amount of melty, and they dont skimp on the good stuff (wasnt all lettuce). Servers were attentive but not pushy - a fine line, especially in a nice area like this. Ill be back.

I was there earlier today. The food was great, service was lovely. It was busy but not overly, the atmosphere was upbeat and warm. When the bill came I was pleasantly surprised I didnt feel burned like I was over paying. It was delicious, cozy and affordable.

Love this place, bartenders are dope and with the new food launch the menu is awesome! Try the brisket!

I like Caffe Barney for the food, the price point, the convenience factor and the COFFEE! The service is indeed terrible. The aloof staff are often huddling behind the bar gossiping about the bender they were on the night before, and they really do look the part, but the food makes up for it. I love a good benny and this place delivers. The music is way too loud, but it seems that they want this place to be a 'hangover hangout' so I suppose it fits the bill which is always very reasonable due to the great prices!

Came with our family of five. Absolutely loved it. Delicious food, amazing atmosphere and fantastic service! Will be back in a heart beat.

What is up with this place? I was exhausted from shopping on South Granville and walked into this place just to feed my empty stomach. And, that was the worst decision of the day. I'll be straightforward. The BLTC (bacon, lettuce, tomato, cheddar) that I had... worse than the sandwich that I make at home (and I SUCK at cooking.) I wanted fresh and crisp lettuce but what I got was.... (sigh) what a shame. I paid $11 for this shit. If I could go back in time, I would rather to go starbucks and have their $4 breakfast sandwich. I know they're still gross but at least they're cheap.