Our mission

Local, honest restaurant recommendations.

We spotlight neighbourhood gems and iconic dishes with straightforward, reader-first reviews. We started with breakfast & brunch — because Vancouver mornings are elite — and we’re building out guides for dinners and other restaurant categories next.

What we publish: top lists, neighbourhood guides, maps, and short features. Always concise, always useful.
How we rank

Our selection & ranking criteria

We combine first-hand visits with community feedback and public data. No PR spend required. Quality rules.

  • Food quality & signature dishes — flavour, consistency, value
  • Service & vibe — warmth, line management, accessibility
  • Reliability — hours, seating comfort, wait experience
  • Neighbourhood role — locally rooted cafés get a small boost
  • Public sentiment — recency and trajectory of reviews

Update cadence

Lists are reviewed at least quarterly. Notable openings/closures trigger quicker updates.

Editorial policy

Reviews & disclosures

  • We pay our own way for most visits.
  • Any sponsored feature is clearly labeled and does not affect rankings.
  • Affiliate links (e.g., delivery or booking) may appear and never affect our picks.