Spotting charming Parisian vibes, this retro bistro serves delightful brunch and dinner, with cozy seating and attentive service that keep locals and visitors coming back for more.
"Open for: Brunch through dinner Price range: $$ Serving up excellent daily brunch, happy hour, and dinner menus, Maxine’s has been doing a roaring trade with locals since opening in 2021. The sibling restaurant to Homer Street and Tableau has already established itself as part of the Westender dining canon, as the weekend queues attest. Crowds come for generously portioned smoked salmon rosti, a gloriously messy smash burger, and the on-point cocktail and wine list. Hang out on the sun-trap patio and watch the world race past on Burrard Street, or settle into a comfy booth and graze your way from day to night. Best for: Reserve space on the semi-private side patio for long dinners with good friends." - Nikki Bayley
"Musette has road bikes mounted to the wall, signed racing jerseys everywhere, tables made out of recycled wooden racing tracks, TVs airing races, cases of helmets and bells, and other bicycle bling—all of it painstakingly collected over 15 years by the cycling-obsessed owner Thomas Eleizegui. Coffees come from the region’s top roasters, including Vancouver’s Pallet for the richer, nuttier, more chocolatey flavors. Of course, cycling and espresso are age-old friends, and the espresso, macchiato, cortado, and lattés will all keep your wheels spinning." - Jennifer Van Evra
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