As a rare occasion of leaving a negative review, I have to express my disappointment with Douce Diner. Despite commendable service, the experience was marred by exorbitant prices and subpar food quality. A single waffle priced at $17 lacked the promised crispiness and was devoid of whipped cream. The chicken and waffle dish was outright disgusting, with both components failing to meet basic standards of crispiness and proper cooking. Additionally, the lack of garnish left the chicken and waffle bare on the plate. To make matters worse, the breakfast for two totaled $73, a steep price for such subpar food. The only saving grace was the delicious coffee. Overall, Douce Diner fell short of expectations and fails to justify its high prices with lackluster culinary offerings.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 5
Jessica Gold
Best breakfast in North Van ! Delicious gluten free eggs benny. Best hollandaise sauce I’ve ever had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Angelica Yee
Amazing food and friendly service. Wait can get long if you’re coming during weekend mornings, but I’d say it’s worth the wait. I really enjoyed my Salmon Eggs Benedict. The tater tots in the bowl were not the frozen ones I expected, they tasted delicious and crunchy. The coffee was just okay, I didn’t like it a lot so next time I’ll try one of their speciality drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggs Benny with Smoked Salmon
Amanda Klassen
My favorite brunch spot in North Van. Really tidy, efficient, and friendly place. Delicious as well ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kwong Tang
Is It Worth the Trip? Discover Breakfast Joy at Douce Diner! ??? Embarked on a 40-minute drive to North Vancouver's Douce Diner, and every minute was repaid with interest! Welcomed by warm smiles in a chic, cozy haven, it set a charming stage for a culinary morning delight. ??️ The '2 Eggs Your Own Way' scrambled and Avocado Eggs Benny didn't just satisfy our hunger; they delighted our palates. The Romesco sauce? A masterstroke that turned great hash browns into a memorable indulgence. ?? Post-breakfast, we weren't just full; we were inspired. The meal's excellence energized us for a day of adventure in North Vancouver, proving Douce Diner isn't just worth the trip—it's a destination in itself. The perfect fusion of ambiance, service, and gastronomy makes it a beacon for breakfast aficionados. ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Avocado Eggs Benny, 2 Eggs Your Way
Kale Ellis
Amazing food, it was very luscious and melted in your mouth. The orange juice was so fresh, though it was a very small amount. The staff was kind of nice? But the food made up for their ambivalence. The server was also able to modify my menu item with no issues, making it dairy and egg free!The place is a little small and the bathroom isn’t the best, but it certainly has a lot of character!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
David Millar
Good food at a reasonable price. Pleasant servers.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Edgar Hünninghaus
Food was great and I loved the modernized diner interior. Service seemed to ignore us a bit in the beginning but I’m nitpicking here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Siobhan Koch
I’m so glad I got to try out Douce! The food was amazing! I had the eggs Benedict with salmon and it was the best eggs Benedict I ever had! I also shared the Brioche French toast and it was delightful! I can’t wait to try the chicken and waffles!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Toast, Eggs Benny with Smoked Salmon
Christine Pilkington
This has got to be the best Benny I’ve had in recent memory. The hash browns were perfectly cooked - not greasy and subtly crispy. The dressing on the salad was well balanced. I’m not sure if they make their own hot sauce too. Amazing coffee - apparently they just switched to a new brand. Cute ambiance. Don’t bother waiting for an inside table if a patio table is open; the patio is well heated and we found it quite comfortable on a grey March morning.Thank you Eva for your quick and friendly service. You said you were short staffed but our food came out fast, our coffee was kept topped up and you even had our bill ready to go.We’ll be back!
Very busy, with exceptional staff who truly make your experience fun. Food was well presented and tasty. I will certainly be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dennis LaMaster
Fun diner on Pemberton with awesome food. Fast, friendly, and fun service. The atmosphere is beautiful. Tile work is amazing. I highly recommend this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Avocado
Shawna Berry
Really enjoyed this diner. The chocolate milkshake was fantastic (thanks for splitting it up so we could all try it and still have room for the meal - much appreciated). The French toast was delicious and the side bacon plentiful and yummy. Also had the salmon Benny which didn’t disappoint. Although a line up The waiting list went quite fast!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Toast
Chi Nguyen
Went here for brunch for the first time. Had to wait about 30 mins but not a big deal as the place has limited seating and is not a big space. Ordered the London fog and loved the size of the mug. Had the chicken and waffles and don't let the presentation of this dish fool you. The seasoning was on point and the waffle was soft and fluffy but the standout was the gravy. Could pour that over anything. Will be coming back to try the eggs benny.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken & Waffles
Jean Leggett
Very tasty. We ordered the eggs Benny with fried chicken. The homestyle biscuit really elevated it for me. We also had the breakfast bowl which was good but not as amazing as the Benny.
As a rare occasion of leaving a negative review, I have to express my disappointment with Douce Diner. Despite commendable service, the experience was marred by exorbitant prices and subpar food quality. A single waffle priced at $17 lacked the promised crispiness and was devoid of whipped cream. The chicken and waffle dish was outright disgusting, with both components failing to meet basic standards of crispiness and proper cooking. Additionally, the lack of garnish left the chicken and waffle bare on the plate. To make matters worse, the breakfast for two totaled $73, a steep price for such subpar food. The only saving grace was the delicious coffee. Overall, Douce Diner fell short of expectations and fails to justify its high prices with lackluster culinary offerings.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 5
Best breakfast in North Van ! Delicious gluten free eggs benny. Best hollandaise sauce I’ve ever had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food and friendly service. Wait can get long if you’re coming during weekend mornings, but I’d say it’s worth the wait. I really enjoyed my Salmon Eggs Benedict. The tater tots in the bowl were not the frozen ones I expected, they tasted delicious and crunchy. The coffee was just okay, I didn’t like it a lot so next time I’ll try one of their speciality drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggs Benny with Smoked Salmon
My favorite brunch spot in North Van. Really tidy, efficient, and friendly place. Delicious as well ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Is It Worth the Trip? Discover Breakfast Joy at Douce Diner! ??? Embarked on a 40-minute drive to North Vancouver's Douce Diner, and every minute was repaid with interest! Welcomed by warm smiles in a chic, cozy haven, it set a charming stage for a culinary morning delight. ??️ The '2 Eggs Your Own Way' scrambled and Avocado Eggs Benny didn't just satisfy our hunger; they delighted our palates. The Romesco sauce? A masterstroke that turned great hash browns into a memorable indulgence. ?? Post-breakfast, we weren't just full; we were inspired. The meal's excellence energized us for a day of adventure in North Vancouver, proving Douce Diner isn't just worth the trip—it's a destination in itself. The perfect fusion of ambiance, service, and gastronomy makes it a beacon for breakfast aficionados. ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Avocado Eggs Benny, 2 Eggs Your Way
Amazing food, it was very luscious and melted in your mouth. The orange juice was so fresh, though it was a very small amount. The staff was kind of nice? But the food made up for their ambivalence. The server was also able to modify my menu item with no issues, making it dairy and egg free!The place is a little small and the bathroom isn’t the best, but it certainly has a lot of character!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Good food at a reasonable price. Pleasant servers.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Food was great and I loved the modernized diner interior. Service seemed to ignore us a bit in the beginning but I’m nitpicking here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
I’m so glad I got to try out Douce! The food was amazing! I had the eggs Benedict with salmon and it was the best eggs Benedict I ever had! I also shared the Brioche French toast and it was delightful! I can’t wait to try the chicken and waffles!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Toast, Eggs Benny with Smoked Salmon
This has got to be the best Benny I’ve had in recent memory. The hash browns were perfectly cooked - not greasy and subtly crispy. The dressing on the salad was well balanced. I’m not sure if they make their own hot sauce too. Amazing coffee - apparently they just switched to a new brand. Cute ambiance. Don’t bother waiting for an inside table if a patio table is open; the patio is well heated and we found it quite comfortable on a grey March morning.Thank you Eva for your quick and friendly service. You said you were short staffed but our food came out fast, our coffee was kept topped up and you even had our bill ready to go.We’ll be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Very busy, with exceptional staff who truly make your experience fun. Food was well presented and tasty. I will certainly be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fun diner on Pemberton with awesome food. Fast, friendly, and fun service. The atmosphere is beautiful. Tile work is amazing. I highly recommend this place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Avocado
Really enjoyed this diner. The chocolate milkshake was fantastic (thanks for splitting it up so we could all try it and still have room for the meal - much appreciated). The French toast was delicious and the side bacon plentiful and yummy. Also had the salmon Benny which didn’t disappoint. Although a line up The waiting list went quite fast!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Toast
Went here for brunch for the first time. Had to wait about 30 mins but not a big deal as the place has limited seating and is not a big space. Ordered the London fog and loved the size of the mug. Had the chicken and waffles and don't let the presentation of this dish fool you. The seasoning was on point and the waffle was soft and fluffy but the standout was the gravy. Could pour that over anything. Will be coming back to try the eggs benny.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken & Waffles
Very tasty. We ordered the eggs Benny with fried chicken. The homestyle biscuit really elevated it for me. We also had the breakfast bowl which was good but not as amazing as the Benny.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5