Breakfast in Vancouver, BC

The breakfast sandwich may be the perfect concoction for your first meal of the day. Complete with all the major food groups in one handy package, it’s tasty, satisfying and convenient. And we’re not talking Egg McMuffins here. Step up your breakfast game with any one of these great sammies.

Breakfast need not always include eggs and bacon. Many Vancouver restaurants make use of alternate ingredients such as tofu, cous cous, vegetables and potatoes to create delicious, egg-free breakfast dishes. Even the most discerning vegans (and those who are simply egg-adverse) will find something on the menu at these daytime eateries. [Image: Heirloom Vegetarian Restaurant]

Gooey, warm, aromatic, nostalgic – a universally loved snack, banana bread is a staple on café and bakery menus across North America. I’ve scoured Vancouver to come up with the best locations for indulging in everything from banana-bread-flavoured French toast to simple, pared down loaves reminiscent of childhood kitchens. [Photo credit: iStock.com/ bhofack2]

It’s true that there are a ton of great breakfast options in Vancouver, but some of them will cost you an arm and a leg. How often do you want to spend that much before Noon? Here’s a list of some lesser-known gems that pride themselves on serving affordable breakfast dishes, all for less than $10.

Brunch on the West Coast is a hearty tradition, and these Vancouver restaurants know how to live up to the hype with their incredible eggs Benedict dishes. Topped with savoury meats (or fresh veggies) and covered in creamy hollandaise sauce, these crowd-pleasing breakfast Bennies are worth waking up for. [Photo credit: iStock.com/Nicole S. Young]

North Vancouver's streets are paved with coffee shops. For friendly baristas, mouthwatering pastries and art in your cup – check out these hot spots. [Photo © Yellow Pages / Pages Jaunes]

From Italian favourites to the heat of Ethiopia, there is an eclectic selection of welcoming coffees and cafés in Surrey. Enjoy your cup of joe! [Photo © Yellow Pages / Pages Jaunes]

Like Seattle, Vancouver and the Lower Mainland have several gourmet coffee shops. From storied franchises to small independents, great coffee can be found throughout the city and the suburbs. Here are good spots not to be missed in Burnaby. [Photo © Yellow Pages / Pages Jaunes]

The Drive has it all! Whether you opt for Jamaican-style eggs Benny or decide it’s a morning to eat like a Viking, something on this list will steal your breakfast-loving heart. [Photo © Yellow Pages / Pages Jaunes]

Hungry? These North Vancouver breakfast spots provide a variety of delicious options every day of the week. [Photo © Yellow Pages / Pages Jaunes]

Breakfast in New West can be as classy or laidback as you want. These awesome places cover the spectrum, serving a variety of dishes that outdo anything you can make at home. Get here quickly because breakfast is calling your name. [Photo © Yellow Pages / Pages Jaunes]

From vegan menus to meat-filled plates, breakfast is served many ways in Richmond. Add in an awesome seaside atmosphere and it’s an unbeatable way to start your day. [Photo courtesy of Yellow Pages]