Knight Street Cafe

The staff are friendly and I felt welcomed as soon as I entered. The service is quick and the food came pretty fast as well. It wasn't too busy when I arrived and was able to be seated right away. It has a diner feel to the place and the music are classics. The food is excellent. The pancakes were a bit dark, but it was still fluffy and tasty. I got the 2.2.2.2 breakfast and it and filling. I'll definitely be full for the whole day. The coffee was good as well and they topped it off as well. Oh, and they have real maple syrup for the pancakes which was a good addition.

Very solid cafe spot for great breakfast and brunch in Vancouver. We tried the strawberry French toast dish and it was very creamy and tasty! Excellent coffee too! Also had a taste of the matcha and it was quite delicious! Solid good breakfast food. Would come back again.

I ordered a cup of black coffee — served nice and hot, with a pleasantly bitter flavor and a hint of acidity. Simple, smooth, and satisfying. Always happy to support a local business!

So many options for breakfast. so tasty and the food looks plus taste so good. definitely worthed.

Went here for breakfast with my family for Fathers Day. The place wasn’t packed when we arrived. Steady traffic. Customer service was excellent, service was friendly and checked in frequently. For a small place like this, customer service way better than the bigger chains. The food was decent for the price. The toast was a bit too toasty, eggs Benedict was salty, hollandaise sauce was a bit too runny, but everything else checked out. Lots of parking on the side of the street 👍🏽. Will come back again and try other foods next time. Nice touch on the complimentary butter tarts on Fathers Day 🙌🏼

It's a nice coffee shop, old & simple place. Everything was right l, from the food quality to the pricing. Service was great, our waitress was nice and we didn't have to wait long for food & drink. I liked my Benny Egg and the omelette that I stole from my husband's plate was yummy too. My matcha latte is a bit plain though.

This happened sometime ago. I struggled for a long time if I should post this. I want to support small local businesses as much as I can, but this was deliberate, and I feel horribly deceived, so I decided to share my experience. Just to preface, service was good. However, I was insulted by what was served. I ordered a breakfast that had pancakes. When my food was ready for the server to bring out, a very strong smell of burnt food filled the restaurant. I thought it was from the kitchen so didnt think much of it. As I was almost finished with my breakfast, I found that it was my pancake that was burnt. I mean, all black on one side. The burnt side was at the very bottom, facing down. Someone deliberately hid this. You can't see this until you are close to finishing the dish. By the time I saw this, I had almost finished my breakfast and didn't feel right to complain at that time. This happened some time ago. I didnt want to post this review as I just wanted to support local small businesses. But I felt betrayed and very disappointed, as this was deliberate, not some accident or mistake. I will not be spending money there again.

The Missus and I like to support the local businesses. We came across Knight Street Cafe for breakfast and I returned for lunch with Mum, sister and the Little Son. The cafe is a cosy little diner with friendly and quick serving staff. You can't go wrong with the all day breakfast. The salmon and chicken burgers were also very tasty. This diner is good value for your dollar.

good fresh quality ingredients. fast friendly service. warm comfortable vibe. biggggg portions , small prices. i had the "denver omelette" , fantastic !!!!!!! best cafe in vancouver ))))))))) 10 out out of 10

Food was delicious and served quickly. The restaurant is small but homey. The waitresses tries their best to get to everyone at a good pace, they let us call in advance to put our name down for a table. The pancakes were fluffy, the Cajun chicken was juicy, and the soup was very hearty and comforting. Will definitely go back to try more of their menu!

Cozy like little café serving great breakfast foods. Out front, it doesn't look like much, and you might drive by it without knowing it existed. Highly recommend you stop and give it a try! The menu had traditional breakfast items (Egg Benedict, Bagels, Omelet), and diner lunch dishes such as sandwiches, salads and soup. My friend had the "2.2.2.2" which offers 2 eggs, 2 maple cured bacon, 2 farmer sausage, 2 pancakes (which could not be finished so we asked for a take-out box). I had the Eggs Benedict with English Muffin and potatoes. The server asked if I would like my eggs soft or hard which was nice as some placed don't offer that. Coffee is refillable and the staff asked often if we could like our cups topped up - thanks!. I'll be back. Service was friendly and reasonably priced with big portions. Free side street parking

I've been to Knight Street Cafe a few more times after my review and they are solid. Best items to get is the breakfast burrito. Half order is already huge and packed. Delicious and satisfying. The other is their Knight Street Burger. That patty was enormous with a good char and bun was soft. Even for take out it was great!

I've passed by Knight Street Cafe a million times but never stopped in for breakfast. They're a family run, all day breakfast spot around the corner from Pallet Coffee Roasters and Do Chay. We dropped in on a busy Saturday (around 11:45am). There was a continuous stream of people coming in. The inside has a mix of tables and high booth seating (26 seats total). Service was adequate. The menu consists of breakfast, omelettes, sandwiches, salad/soup and flame broiled burgers. - 3x Coffee ($3.00) - came by several times to refill our cups. However, their coffee is light. Better off getting a cup of joe at Pallet. - Knight burger ($13.95) - went with the soup of the day (chicken noodle). Good flavour and a nice mix of pasta, chicken, onion, corn and carrots. The burger (7oz) was massive. Beef had a nice char but was still tender. Only thing I'd change is to toast up the bun. - Corned beef hash ($17.95) - B opted for sunny side eggs and sourdough bread. Nice touch with a slice of watermelon. Corned beef was juicy and decent amount of vegetables. The hash browns were okay but could have been crispier. - 2x Knight St. special ($12.95) - sausage had a good bite; reminded me of a Hungarian style sausage. - Butter tarts - complimentary butter tarts. Homemade goodness. My favourite part of our visit. Decent portions at KSC. No frills, neighbourhood spot.

A little cheaper but a whole lot better than nearby White Spot. The first time we went here, I thought it was a consolation prize for not being able to get seating at White Spot. But, now, I'll go to White Spot if Knight Street Cafe is too crowded or closed. There is something special about the way they make their burgers. Patties are super juicy and thick. There's also a hint of Worcestershire sauce that gives it a tangy kick. I've tried several variants of their burgers, but my usual is the Knight Street burger. The patty is hanging off the edges, it's so big. The other reason to check this place out is the breakfast. Your usual suspects, but larger than usual servings make it a great deal. The pancakes and sausages are our favorites, although my wife loves the made-to-order omelets as well. A meal that costs $50 at White Spot will only be about $40 at White Spot. And, the owner offers us free butter tarts to take with us when we leave. Like a cherry on top. Cool.

I love the food. I ordered the 2.2.2.2. Everything was tasty and rightly seasoned. Serving was large. I had to have half of my order to go. The service was also pretty spot on. The set up of the tables was also very inviting. I'm coming back for the hamburger since i read it's also another winner in their menu. Can't wait for my next visit.

I have been meaning to dine here they opened; but for one reason or another, today was my first visit. A full breakfast was in order so I opted for the 2.2.2.2. (2 eggs, 2 maple smoked bacon, 2 sausages, 2 pancakes $15.75) everything on the plate was fantastic and it was nice to see the old school, plate-sized pancakes -very fluffy! The room has a tradition diner vibe with a bank of high tops opposite the tradtional table seating. There is even window bar seating to watch the hustle and bustle of Knight Street go by. Food was fantastic and filling. The unlimited coffee was nice and rich. A Family run and local small business deserves our support. Very friendly staff. Definitely worth a visit if you have a hankering for some traditional breakfasts and brunches. Vegetarian option are available!

Love this place! Burgers are the best! Small place usually crowded but I could see why Knight street cafe get busy. I been coming here for about couple years. Awesome mom and pop shop!

A friend ordered me a burger and soup. It was surprisingly a very good burger and it was huge. The patty was super think and huge. It was charred but didn't taste burnt at all. Tasty burger. The soup was delicious too. Lots of flavour but it was in tiny cup. Could have used a bit more of it. I would recommend this joint.

Food was good, large portion. Very friendly staff with good service. Street parking is limited.

Everything here is delicious. And the bonus homemade butter tart with every meal is the best of all.

Great dive-y diner. Decent prices, good portions. Breakfast was quick and lots of options to choose from. Small space, not too many tables. Wouldn't bring a group over 4 here, seating would be a challenge. Good for what it is :)

SALTY !!! Ordered the Reuben and a burrito for take out. Both were way too salty. My wife and I each had one bite of each, and had to throw the rest out. On the up side, the service was good, and the food looked good.

It seems like all the sea salt ended up in our dishes today. What happened? Why was everything so salty? Afraid for a cardiac problem from getting high blood pressure I had to stop eating. We all did. Not sure about the others who are here but it was very salty. Even the toast seemed to have salted butter . Hmmmm can that be ? Impossible i thought. I did ask for no butter in the toast but it came buttered. I got the omelette with feta cheese so I did expect it to be salty and actually it was quite good. But the taters were salty as was the ham and sausages. I wonder why? The pics on Yelp looked so delicious! Our food looked wonderful but maybe it was just an off day for us. So I'll chalk it up to us. We just had an off day for tastebuds.

Finally tried this place out for breakfast the other day and I will definitely be back. Service was friendly and quick and food was delicious with good portions. I'm looking forward to trying some other items on the menu.

Very quick service and amazing food! This was the last place we hit up on our way home and boy did we enjoy it! No food regret whatsoever. So much food for the price and super friendly staff. Will definitely go again the next time we're in the area.

What a lovely place for breakfast. I can see why it is so popular on yelp! Why I liked it: - No queues when we arrived at 9:30ish - They have a good selection of yummy sounding breakfasts - What we were served was simple, but really tasty - The freshly squeezed juices are lovely (I had grapefruit) - It didn't take long for everything to be served I didn't try the hash browns, but now I have seen the other reviews, I may have to go back to try them!

I'm giving this place a 5. I was just looking for a place to have breakfast but woweewoowah I didn't expect to find this hidden gem. The way they prepare their french toast reminds me of the way my grandma does it, dipped in egg and sprinkled with cinnamon so that beyond that layer of egg, the bread stays absolutely soft. Definitely won some nostalgia points. The bacon strips are thick, not those dainty grease covered strips you get at some other cafés. Normally I don't mix the sweetness of maple syrup with the saltiness of breakfast meats but I was really enjoying how the cinnamon and syrup complement the bacon in this particular instance. Speaking of complementary, the honeydew and sliced peppers worked surprisingly well with the hash brown. The whole dish was just so well put together. Delicious.

Quick early lunch with Shannon. Eggs benny coffee and hash browns. Ok service, decent food. Will go another time. Not fancy, just easy

It was our first time to come here for brunch. Why did we not come here in the past?! Here is my review: Customer Service: Servers were friendly and very attentive to all customers and made sure they provided excellent customer service. Food and Presentation: We ordered 2.2.2.2 breakfast and the breakfast burrito. The 2.2.2.2 breakfast includes two eggs, two bacons, two sausages, two pancakes and some crispy potatoes. The portion was big and the presentation and quality were good!!! The pancakes were very fluffy that they were better than ones that I had at other brunch places. When I had the first bite of the burrito, the flour tortilla was soft that it was so different from others. Normally the tortilla was very thick and dry, but this one was about right! The eggs and other ingredients inside cooked well that the sausage or meat were not over cooked. When I had the first bite, everything melted in my mouth. It was sooo goood!! The fruit skewer tasted delicious as well! The blueberry was big and sweet! Watermelon was very sweet as well!! We also ordered a matcha latte. The restaurant put a lot of matcha powder to the latte, so the matcha latte had a strong matcha flavour that tasted excellent! It was better than the one at Starbucks or other coffee shops. Pricing: 2.2.2.2 breakfast cost $11.95 and the breakfast burrito cost $12.95. Pricing was reasonable with such a good quality of food and great customer service. Parking: Street parking or if you take a bus, there is a bus stop right in front of the restaurant. As you can see, do you think that I will come back for breakfast or brunch??? You can tell the answer for sure. :)

This place is awesome! Lovely food, reasonably priced, portions are large. Their breakfast is exactly what you want, trust me. I personally love the corned beef hash. Also try their iced tea! It's real iced tea and is so refreshing.

Best hash browns ever? Well, pretty darn close anyway. I generally like my hash browns made out of shredded potatoes but these were diced potatoes cooked to perfection! They were firm, not mushy on the inside. And the outside was nice and crispy. Nothing was greasy. Every part of my 2222 was cooked perfectly. Including coffees and tax, the total for two people came to $33. The place was very clean but the staff was more polite than friendly. Maybe they'll warm up after a few more visits - cuz I'm definitely coming back! And just a warning to those with nut allergies: The butter tarts have nuts (walnuts?) in them! There's no warning on the display container and I observed one being given to a young girl without a verbal warning. I suppose you should tell them if you have allergies but you don't always expect nuts in a butter tart. And yes, they were delicious!

Saw that this place was popular and had good ratings so we decided to come check it out. Great decision! I got the chicken club sandwich and it was big. Fries to go along with it. Chicken was so juicy and the combination of tomatoes and lettuce with the sauce was to die for. I really liked the crispy fries too! Customer service was on point and food came out in a timely manner. If we are back in Canada we will come back for sure!

Good food and portions in a cozy cafe and diner. Service was just all right. They got my order wrong by giving me a full order of the breakfast burritos when I only requested a half. But we just didn't say anything and took the other half home! Tip: these burritos are HUGE. I was already feeling so full from just the half order.

I don't even like omelettes that much yet I was compelled to order one here. Literally the best omelette I have ever had in my life. Packed full of fresh veggies and cheese, perfectly executed. Kids loved their food as well and my husband was floored by the giant "full order" breakfast burrito that was two big burritos full of eggs and sausage and whatever else. Very kid friendly and chill vibe in here. Service was top notch. Wish we had a diner this good at home but diners like this barely exist in the Bay Area anymore. Sad face. This place was one of my favorites stops during our stay in Vancouver.

More than lived up to its reviews. I'm sure people will come here and be like, what's so special, it's disappointing, didn't live up to the hype...etc. The main selling point is the price and quality of their offering. You're getting the best available ingredients, expertly cooked, at a very reasonable price. Sure, you can get better food in a few other locations, but chances, the price will be anywhere from 25% to 100% more expensive. Somehow the stars aligned for us today, and the food here was amazing. The breakfast burrito I had was the best I've had in recent years. The burrito skin tasted almost like roti canai, crispy, flaky, soft, chewy, thin. A perfect wrapping for the explosion of flavors inside - scrambled eggs, italian sausage, pan-fried peppers, fresh mushrooms. Scooping some salsa and lox on the burrito and taking a bite was heavenly. It also came with a skewer of fresh fruits. I was impressed by the sweetness of each fruit: strawberry, blueberrry, pineapple. I ordered the matcha latte, not really expecting it to be good. This diner felt very non-asian, and my standards for matcha are fairly high having enjoyed phenomenal matcha in Kyoto. This match latte was solid. It came in a hipster-style handled mason jar. It was probably almost a pint. Taste was good, very smooth. It does not lose to other cafes in the area. Pancakes were so fluffy. Almost cakelike in texture. Just beautiful. Service was attentive and fast. Washrooms were clean. This is located next to the Knight St bus stop. Parking available in side streets or on Kingsway.

I'm a huge fan of diners and when I was invited to join a friend at Knight Street Cafe, I was stoked! From what I heard from the owner speaking to another guest, they had just opened up in April of 2016, so they're a relatively new entrant to the area. I ordered the Knight St. Special (9.50). I ordered the Black Forest Ham with mine, and they were very thick cut, crispy on the edges, and very tasty! The potatoes were also light and crispy, with just a pinch of salt. The eggs were nice and gooey, like over easy ones should be, and the toast had a slight crunchiness to them. Coffee was spectacular too.

Large portions and tasty food. Friendly service. I had the seafood bagel and my brother had the 2-2-2. Would definitely come back.

What a hidden gem! We came on a Sunday morning and it was empty which is so shocking! This place is fantastic and needs some more press or something. The portions are huge and the taste & quality wonderful. A great breakfast place to check out.

What a great little place! Came here on a Saturday for brunch at around 12 and was expecting to have to wait for seats like most brunch places but was pleasantly surprised to be seated right away. After we came in a couple other parties came by and still the place had some room. The place is kind of easy to miss if your not looking as it's next to a florist and a SriLankan place that isn't open during the day. The hubby ordered the 2.2.2.2 (eggs, pancakes,bacon & sausage) and I the eggs Benny. Since it's my first time here I always like to order a staple so I can compare with other places. The Benny was great! Ham to egg ratio was good. Hollandaise was creamy and slightly tart! Not too overwhelming or heavy. Just the way I like it! It came with a side of hash and a slice of watermelon. The hashbrowns weren't my favorite to be honest. The 2.2.2.2 was large! Pancakes were really good. It was crispy on the outside with a little hint of smokey flavour and the inside was super fluffy! Great tasting pancakes (and I don't even like pancakes! I know I'm crazy). The sausages weren't my favorite but all in all a good meal.

I do love this spot. But considering now in days of Covid, their cooks and staff really should be wearing masks. Disappointed. I walked in and turned on my heels out as soon as I saw the cooks were not wearing masks. All other restaurants are doing the responsible thing. Do better. And I will be back. Until then I will take my business elsewhere. Shameful

A solid 4.5 star cafe! We had a very pleasant experience here. After finally finding free street parking a block away, we find the cafe located close to the busy corner of Knight and Kingsway. There were people standing outside, but they were waiting for the bus, lol. Small cafe (can seat at least a couple dozen customers), many tables were free so no wait time. We started with fresh orange juice and coffee. I had a good and filling pancake breakfast with a good serving of ham; nothing spectacular but I enjoyed it. My dining partners enjoyed the Knight burger, homemade patty with perfectly toasted bun and small side salad; and the fish and chips which came with a side of cole slaw. We had small appetites so the serving sizes were more than enough. Sweet, quiet server. We noticed they gave out free butter tarts after you pay. I went up to the counter to pay by credit card and got my bag of butter tarts, nice bonus. Very decent East side diner/cafe. Would come again for good food at decent prices.

Unbelievable Cheddar burger!! Great flavour and perfectly seasoned. Juicy with loads of melted cheese! Hubby had the Spanish omelette and it was also fantastic. Huge portions... Great service and reasonably priced. We will definitely be back! Highly recommend!

A nice cozy place for breakfast or brunch. Food is good and very large portions. I ordered the 2.2.2.2 which is 2 of each of the following: eggs, sausage, thick bacon and two pancakes, also comes with hash browns. The sausages were nice and thick but they are cut long ways to so it's nicely seared. Bacon was nice and thick with a nice smokey flavour Servers are friendly and service is great. The bad. The table we were at was in the direct path leading to the washrooms. I was able to smell washroom cleaning agents.

I had high hopes for this place because of the high yelp reviews, but I have to say the quality just wasn't there with the price that it's charging. I ordered the eggs Benedict with hollandaise sauce and hash browns and my bf got their blt sandwich with their soup of the day (chicken noodle). I had White Spot's eggs benny and I like it better than this place. It felt greasy and over cooked just a tad bit. Their hash browns tasted frozen but I could be wrong. It's a decent place if you're craving for something filling. The presentation of the food was nice and we got our seats right away on a busy sat afternoon.

Knight Street Cafe, third and last time. Giving you three opportunities for improvement, both food and service only got worse and worse every time......... for the price and quality of food there is a lot other better choices in the area. The owner doesn't seem to put his love into the food, everything are either under or over. Under-cooked potatoes, freezer burnt hash, overly salted food and burnt toast, cold pancake?? what's more?? Wanted so bad to support the small business, but you need to love what you do and bring that to the customer. Good luck.

Just had the burger here, it was really delicious and obviously the patty was homemade. The garden salad was amazing too... who puts strawberries, blueberries and little grapes in their salad??? We need more mom and pop diners like this to thrive. Well done, Knight Street Cafe - I will return.

I had the clubhouse sandwich with a side of fries and some gravy. This was big enough to be two meals. THE GOOD: The sandwich was great. With other clubhouse sandwiches, I've always found that they fall apart or the ingredients just don't mesh together all that well. Not so here. No falling apart and everything paired perfectly. I asked for the bacon to be extra crispy and they complied, so bonus points there. THE ALRIGHT: The fries were okay. Nothing to write home about, but nothing to turn away from either. Fries can often be a bit sickly and these have, so far, not resulted in any gastro distress. Low bar, but you'd be surprised how many restaurants have terrible fries that make you feel nauseous. THE MEH: The gravy. I've yet to find a place in Vancouver that does a good gravy. It wasn't terrible. They complemented the fries well enough. But it didn't feel like they were an essential part of the experience. I could do without the gravy. I will definitely be ordering from this restaurant again.

Great breakfast, the sausages are not breakfast sausages but more like Bavarian smokies, everything else is excellent and fast, good service!

Decided to try this place out as it's in my hood and other reviews seemed good. Food is not worth the price.. Ordered Eggs Dundas: eggs benny w/ bacon and sautéed mushrooms for $13. Hash was under done, and nobody likes undercooked potato... over-tangy hollandaise with sugary maple bacon was not a great combo.. add in the plain little button mushrooms that looked like they came from a can and it felt like I went to a party that I instantly regretted. Like calm down hollandaise! Your attention seeking is pissing off sweet maple bacon over here and poor little button mushroom is too shy and out of place to even crack a smile. Server was not too attentive (she was doing dishes though) but she got my hash more cooked so that was cool I guess.

Cozy and good music playing too go alone with your quality food. Quality is a big part of what makes the knight street cafe a 5 star cafe. The eggs are big golden yolks with your breakfast and if you're in too sweet breakfast they make strawberry cream cheese french toast . Also great burgers too. And to top it all off, every meal comes with a complementary butter tart. Don't over look the knight street cafe next time you're going out for breakfast or lunch. Ps. If you're in a rush they make a killer breakfast sandwich that's only $2.95.

Some of the worst customer service I've ever experienced. Insulted for asking if they had any vegan options. I'll never return

I loved that it was a Mom & Pop diner that serves early breakfast! Neat and tidy. Pleasant staff. A humble place that deserves two thumbs up.

I loved this cafe until the new server started the older woman. She does unappetizing things like serves cups by holding the rim where you put your mouth, and then when she finally learned to hold it by the handle she reached across my plate of food to place the mug, and totally put her hand in my food. I only ate the half she didn't touch.

One of the rare restaurants that serve amazing burgers in Vancouver. Definitely would come here again

What are you waiting for!!!! Try this restaurant, absolutely wonderful Tonight was lamb stew. Amazing composition and taste. It was better than my mother's. This is saying something. Owners are always polite and happy. Food always Fantastic The casual atmosphere makes you feel at home but still knowing you are out for a food adventure Ekko and Greg. Keep up the great work Family night again. I can't explain the overwhelming feeling we have for the Knight Street cafe Six visits and it keeps getting better Dinner is our time to go Soups, specials are wonderful. Please try. Similar restaurants near CANNOT compete!!!!!!!!!! My wife and I just returned from is a gem of a neighbourhood restaurant/ diner. Hand made burgers juicy and full of flavour. A real treat!! We had the bacon potatoe soup instead of the fries. What a surprise. Lots of veggies and bacon. Amazingly tasty. We will be back. Thank you again. Visit number 2. Meatloaf special My mother never came close to this offering. Not dry. Not too moist. Gravy enhanced, but not over whelmed. The long green bean. OMG. Perfect crunch with subtle garlic flavour Mash. Well was perfect. It is obvious. This establishment far surpasses the traditional affair from the chain up the block on Kingsway. Service and quality is extremely better. You have to try!!!!

Nice small cafe. Good quality breakfast food at a fair price. Polite, friendly service. Saw some other people having burgers and they looked like thick homemade patties! I'd go back!

Been here a few times. Had burgers, Club house, soups, etc. This place is a breakfast / brunch spot. It sure beats white spot and de Dutch which is there nearby competition nearby. Would definately recommend for lunch if you want to get full on a reasonable price with a tasty north american style menu.