Hello October! The leaves are changing, Halloween is coming and it is officially fall (even though I'm still in denial). This beautiful season sure does bring some delicious food — and I'm not just talking about pumpkin spice flavoured everything.
We may have to say goodbye to patio season (and I for one am definitely not ready to let go yet), but to make up for it, autumn brings rich, indulgent, downright delicious comfort food best served in a cozy restaurant or cafe.
On the lookout for things to do as the weather gets colder? Grab your fave food buddies and embark on a fall food adventure through the city. Swimsuit season is long gone so what better time to eat your heart out?
Under $10
Grounds For Coffee
Where: 2565 Alma St // Point Grey
Type: Cafe
Most popular item: Pumpkin Cinnamon Buns
Price: 💸
Why you should go: What better way to eat your way into fall than with mouthwatering, warm, delicious Pumpkin Cinnamon Buns? Grounds For Coffee is giving their top-notch cinnamon buns a fall twist. They're only available from October 6 to 9 so don't miss out on these limited edition buns.
Marulilu Cafe
Where: 451 W Broadway // Mount Pleasant
Type: Japanese
Most popular item: Japanese Style Breakfast
Price: 💸
Why you should go: Try a different take on brunch and experience a delicious traditional Japanese breakfast for only $7.99! Plus they have all day breakfast options.
Tacofino
Where: Various Locations // Vancouver
Type: Mexican
Most popular item: Fish Taco
Price: 💸
Why you should go: Taco Tuesday every day please. This joint has a cute ambience and is perfect for a lowkey night out.
Gringo
Where: 27 Blood Alley Square // Gastown
Type: Mexican
Most popular item: Thai Buckets
Price: 💸
Why you should go: Missing summer? Get a taste of the tropics with Thai-style bucket drinks. This Gastown bar is the perfect place to pre before hitting up the Gastown clubs as well.
For $11 to $30, click "Next".
$11 to $30
Yolks
Where: Various Locations // Vancouver
Type: Breakfast & Brunch
Most popular item: Chicken and Waffles with a Poached Egg
Price: 💸💸
Why you should go: Amazing brunch staples like Eggs Bennies and Chicken and Waffles — need I say more?
Burgoo
Where: Various Locations // Vancouver
Type: Comfort Food, American
Most popular item: Mac & More
Price: 💸💸
Why you should go: Burgoo is the home to cheese heaven in Vancouver, offering dishes like Brie Fondue, Mac & More and Gooey Cheese Grillers. This restaurant serves up some of the best comfort food in the city.
Fable Diner
Where: 151 E Broadway // Mount Pleasant
Type: Up-scale Diner
Most popular item: Roast Duck Pancake
Price: 💸💸
Why you should go: Who doesn't love comfort food in the fall? At this modern diner, you can get comfort food with a twist like boozy milkshakes and roast duck pancake.
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka
Where: 1690 Robson Street // West End
Type: Ramen
Most popular item: Miso ramen
Price: 💸💸
Why you should go: What better to warm you up on a chilly autumn day than some of the best ramen in the city? Authentic, delicious Japanese ramen awaits you here.
Cacao 70
Where: 1047 Denman Street // West End
Type: Desserts
Most popular item: Chocolate Pizza
Price: 💸💸
Why you should go: Sweeten up your day with some chocolate fondue at this cozy chocolate cafe. If you're craving something even sweeter, try their chocolate pizza.
For 31+, click "Next".
31+
Reflections: The Garden Terrace
Where: 801 W Georgia Street // Downtown Vancouver
Type: Canadian, Lounge
Most popular item: Mushroom pizza
Price: 💸💸💸
Why you should go: If you're missing patio season, Reflections is the answer. This cozy garden terrace will reopen on November 15 so that you can experience patio season again!
AnnaLena
Where: 1809 W 1 Ave // Kitsilano
Type: Canadian
Most popular item: Oysters with Foie Gras
Price: 💸💸💸
Why you should go: Sharing is caring! At AnnaLena, you can share several small plates with your friends and try a variety of delicious, unique and well crafted dishes.
Lupo
Where: 869 Hamilton Street // Yaletown
Type: Italian
Most popular item: Tagliarini
Price: 💸💸💸
Why you should go: Who doesn't love a delicious, hearty Italian meal? Enjoy a fine dining Italian cuisine experience at Lupo.