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Sophie’s Cosmic Café

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Good for: atmosphere, food, Solo Travellers, service

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Lonely Planet review for Sophie’s Cosmic Café

With its museum of garage-sale kitsch lining the walls, local legend Sophie’s – the place with the giant chrome cutlery either side of the entrance – is a cheery diner with burgers, club sandwiches and big-ass milkshakes dominating the menu. There are also a few off-message gems such as BC oyster burgers. A highly popular breakfast and brunch spot – expect to queue on weekends – it’s also worth dropping by mid-afternoon for some truck-stop coffee and a slice of pyramid-sized apple pie (you can jog up and down the hill to and from the beach to work it off).

 

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    The Kitsilano equivalent of a Disneyland ride...

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    Kitsilano is mecca for sleepy twenty-somethings who live and die for weekend brunch in their pyjamas. The neighbourhood meets their needs: there are dozens of greasy, delightful, hollandaise-drenched venues. Those with a pack mentality go to Sophie’s.

    Sophie’s is the Kitsilano equivalent of a Disneyland ride. You’re not really sure what’s inside but it looks shiny, so you join the mile-long queue and wait. Every weekend a faithful legion waits patiently outside Sophie’s for their turn at basic breakfast food: bacon, eggs, toast and pancakes.

    The restaurant is quirky and provides a colourful take on a 50’s diner. Its portions are huge (unless you’re American, to you they’ll be unremarkable) and quality is good. Yet kitschy decor and a one-in-ten chance at patio dining are privileges earned.

    If you like to join every line you see, your breakfast will (eventually) delight. If you just want to wake up and get some coffee, keep walking. Certainly try Sophie’s, but on a week day. You’re on holiday, after all.

    Good for: atmosphere, food, Solo Travellers, service

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