Oriole Café is an absolute gem. Every dish here is crafted with a kind of zen-like concentration that you can taste. The attention to detail is just fantastic—from the presentation to the balance of flavors, everything feels intentional and artful. It’s rare to find a place where such calm precision and passion meet on a plate. Highly recommend for anyone who appreciates food made with care and soul.
shirley guan
Beef noodles soup is really good! Owner is very friendly. Fairly priced. Definitely a hidden gem
Joyz Leung
Definitely a hidden gem in marpole area! Becomes my must-go favourite coffee shop after the first few visits- the food is always excellent, coffee and tea are great, and the boss is super chill too. A cool place for a relaxing morning or a rainy afternoon.
Chi
Very nice food, nice environment, and the nicest restaurant owner!
Ken B.
Checked this place out on a whim for lunch, place was packed out. I tried to order the beef soup but their beef ran out which to me is a great sign. Staff was very warm and friendly and helped me decide on the wonton soup. The soup was so good. The broth was slightly milky and had a hint of sesame oil. The wontons were incredible, probably the best wontons I’ve ever had. It was packed with pork, shrimp and mushrooms. They were also very generous with the portions. Also this is probably one of the best value spots with their pricing! I will come back to try the beef soup and the wontons in chili oil. They don’t have a parking lot, it is just 1 hour free street parking but it can get quite busy.
UPDATE: Just tried the everything bowl with beef shank and wontons with noodles, a fried egg and baby bokchoy. Hands down the best soup I’ve tried. The broth is perfectly seasoned, not too salty, the egg yolk adds richness, and the garnishes adds a hint of bitterness and finished with a light touch of spicy chili oil for slight heat. The beef is unctuous and loaded with flavor, extremely tender. Wontons are super fresh and perfectly cooked with loads of flavor. The noodles taste fresh, very bouncy and perfectly sized. Portion is very large. 100% would order this every time.
c
Had a latte while waiting for my car to be fixed nearby. Owner was nice.
Tommy Le
The shop owner is a wonderful and exceptional human being. He's very attentive to his customers state, and ensures impeccable hospitality that's both wholesome and unforgettable. As of this typing, he just ensured a customer has a strong structural take out configuration because he knew she was going to take the bus home today -- how sweet. This cafe feels like a neighbourhood cafe where all the customers are from some sunny glowy tv show where everyone has such fascinating lives: grandmas chit chatting with teens, telling their tales, to couples enjoying their date together. Not to mention, somehow my Spotify playlist was hacked, because the owner's playlist as identical to mine. Non stop grooving, hell yeah! And lastly, his story of why he opened his cafe was heartwarming.
Keep on rocking, Devin ;) All the best, Tommy
Sam H
Very nice and helpdul staff.
E P
Stayed near the airport and stumbled upon this gem of a cafe. Super friendly staff! Ordered a sandwich, wonton soup, a Vietnamese iced coffee, and Taiwanese oolong tea. Hands down the most reasonable pricing and delicious Asian cafe I’ve tried! Sadly, had to rush to the airport and scarf it down, but I’ll definitely be back next time I’m in Vancouver
Eat Eat (Icaneatanelephant)
The chef knows what he is cooking, well done. Very good service and food. Hidden gem.
Ummmm YUM!! We stopped by for lunch at this neighbourhood cafe. We ordered the everything bowl, satay beef rice noodles (on special) and the chicken dumplings.
Everything was spot on delicious! 😋 I kept wow-ing out loud to how flavourful and clean all the items were. It also tasted like it was made with care and love. Especially that beef noodle bowl, better than many of the well known Taiwanese spots. Loved the subtle flavour of a bit of tomato and whatever spice blend they use is just YES 👌👌
Service was super friendly and efficient, and it got busier during the lunch rush but wasn’t overcrowded.
I forgot to take photos of that gorgeous beef noodle soup so we will DEFINITELY be back 😁
Konstantin
I had the Kurtis Sandwich and it was awesome. Also we had a tea pot and the tee was very good as well.
maritzabel lopez
Noodles are super tasty and the atmosphere is simple and quiet.. and people who attended are very nice.. breakfast and coffee are goo too! Excellent customer service and food!
THIS IS A HIDDEN GEM!!! 💎
S Tong
Very quaint and cute neighbourhood spot. The service is friendly and personable. The basque cheesecake is out of this world!!!
Oriole Café is an absolute gem. Every dish here is crafted with a kind of zen-like concentration that you can taste. The attention to detail is just fantastic—from the presentation to the balance of flavors, everything feels intentional and artful. It’s rare to find a place where such calm precision and passion meet on a plate. Highly recommend for anyone who appreciates food made with care and soul.
Beef noodles soup is really good! Owner is very friendly. Fairly priced. Definitely a hidden gem
Definitely a hidden gem in marpole area! Becomes my must-go favourite coffee shop after the first few visits- the food is always excellent, coffee and tea are great, and the boss is super chill too. A cool place for a relaxing morning or a rainy afternoon.
Very nice food, nice environment, and the nicest restaurant owner!
Checked this place out on a whim for lunch, place was packed out. I tried to order the beef soup but their beef ran out which to me is a great sign. Staff was very warm and friendly and helped me decide on the wonton soup. The soup was so good. The broth was slightly milky and had a hint of sesame oil. The wontons were incredible, probably the best wontons I’ve ever had. It was packed with pork, shrimp and mushrooms. They were also very generous with the portions. Also this is probably one of the best value spots with their pricing! I will come back to try the beef soup and the wontons in chili oil. They don’t have a parking lot, it is just 1 hour free street parking but it can get quite busy.
UPDATE: Just tried the everything bowl with beef shank and wontons with noodles, a fried egg and baby bokchoy. Hands down the best soup I’ve tried. The broth is perfectly seasoned, not too salty, the egg yolk adds richness, and the garnishes adds a hint of bitterness and finished with a light touch of spicy chili oil for slight heat. The beef is unctuous and loaded with flavor, extremely tender. Wontons are super fresh and perfectly cooked with loads of flavor. The noodles taste fresh, very bouncy and perfectly sized. Portion is very large. 100% would order this every time.
Had a latte while waiting for my car to be fixed nearby. Owner was nice.
The shop owner is a wonderful and exceptional human being. He's very attentive to his customers state, and ensures impeccable hospitality that's both wholesome and unforgettable. As of this typing, he just ensured a customer has a strong structural take out configuration because he knew she was going to take the bus home today -- how sweet. This cafe feels like a neighbourhood cafe where all the customers are from some sunny glowy tv show where everyone has such fascinating lives: grandmas chit chatting with teens, telling their tales, to couples enjoying their date together. Not to mention, somehow my Spotify playlist was hacked, because the owner's playlist as identical to mine. Non stop grooving, hell yeah! And lastly, his story of why he opened his cafe was heartwarming.
Keep on rocking, Devin ;)
All the best, Tommy
Very nice and helpdul staff.
Stayed near the airport and stumbled upon this gem of a cafe. Super friendly staff! Ordered a sandwich, wonton soup, a Vietnamese iced coffee, and Taiwanese oolong tea. Hands down the most reasonable pricing and delicious Asian cafe I’ve tried! Sadly, had to rush to the airport and scarf it down, but I’ll definitely be back next time I’m in Vancouver
The chef knows what he is cooking, well done. Very good service and food.
Hidden gem.
Restaurantji Recommends
Delightful, tucked away under airport square
Ummmm YUM!! We stopped by for lunch at this neighbourhood cafe. We ordered the everything bowl, satay beef rice noodles (on special) and the chicken dumplings.
Everything was spot on delicious! 😋 I kept wow-ing out loud to how flavourful and clean all the items were. It also tasted like it was made with care and love. Especially that beef noodle bowl, better than many of the well known Taiwanese spots. Loved the subtle flavour of a bit of tomato and whatever spice blend they use is just YES 👌👌
Service was super friendly and efficient, and it got busier during the lunch rush but wasn’t overcrowded.
I forgot to take photos of that gorgeous beef noodle soup so we will DEFINITELY be back 😁
I had the Kurtis Sandwich and it was awesome. Also we had a tea pot and the tee was very good as well.
Noodles are super tasty and the atmosphere is simple and quiet.. and people who attended are very nice.. breakfast and coffee are goo too!
Excellent customer service and food!
THIS IS A HIDDEN GEM!!! 💎
Very quaint and cute neighbourhood spot. The service is friendly and personable. The basque cheesecake is out of this world!!!
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