11 Best Diners near Vancouver

“I’m not sure what has taken me so long to leave a review for this amazing place.

Considering I’ve been enjoying their food and service for 15+ years, it’s almost criminal that I haven’t shared my thoughts!

I’ll keep this short and sweet.

This place is fantastic! The food is an excellent value, and I’m honestly surprised they’ve managed to keep their prices reasonable while everyone else is jacking their menus through the roof.

Value aside, what really makes (or breaks) a place, in my opinion, is customer service. And this place has always been excellent.

What stands out to me is that I’ve been seeing the same faces working there for well over a decade. To me, that speaks volumes about the leadership. Customer service is hard, and as a former restaurateur, I know firsthand that the food service industry can be brutal. So it really says something when a restaurant can retain its staff the way this place has.

But the food? It’s great. We usually come for breakfast, but the lunches are delicious too.

The gold medal has to go to the Redneck Benedict. If I had to leave one negative, though, it’d be the burgers. The beef just isn’t very good, and it tastes pretty low quality. I honestly hate even saying that, but it’s true. Still, in 15+ years, that’s the only thing that’s ever disappointed me, and I don’t think that’s much of a knock.“

“I stopped by Lil La Oie for brunch and was completely blown away. The vibe is charming, cozy, and cute patio — the kind of spot you instantly want to spend every sunny Sunday afternoon at. I ordered the French toast with strawberries and clotted cream, and wow. It was more like a dreamy bread pudding than traditional French toast — perfectly soft and custardy in the center with a golden, slightly crisp exterior. Topped with fresh, juicy strawberries and the most decadent clotted cream, it struck that perfect balance between rich and not overly sweet. And then… the alligator sausage on the side. Yes, you read that right. Alligator! It was flavorful, just the right amount of spice, and cooked beautifully. A fun and unexpected treat that totally worked. The service was warm and attentive, the food came out quickly, and the portions were generous without being over the top. You can tell there’s real thought and love behind every dish. Lil La Oie is doing something special — definitely adding this to my regular brunch rotation!“

“I looked at the reviews online and pictures of the food, and that’s what made me come to this restaurant. I was not disappointed. I had the corned beef, hash and eggs. My first time out and it was delicious. The eggs were done just as I asked the hashbrowns were tasty and they even had homemade bread for toast. The waitresses are very casual and very friendly and I will definitely be back.“

“Savannah was very nice today. You can tell that she’s on her a-game. Chicken and Waffle was amazing“

“Portland's original greasy spoon. The only thing that's changed since the 90's (and probably before that) is that the jukebox is all digital now and the prices (unfortunately). It ain't fancy and it sure isn't healthy but it's plenty tasty.“

“Love the restraint and the people that work in this place love the atmosphere it has too. Pretty awsome place.“

“Stopped in for a quick breakfast while visiting town and couldn’t have been happier. The food was delicious and came quickly while the staff was so friendly and welcoming. The other diners were warmly greeted regulars, and by the time we left, we felt the same way. 10/10 diner, you won’t be disappointed!“

“One of the best restaurants I’ve been at in a while“

“I come to this particular Black Bear every year because it is the one nearest to the hotel nearest to where my dad lives. I go to a Black Bear Diner pretty often, and this one is up to the same high standards as basically all the others I've visited. This visit, however, was not to see my dad but to go to his funeral. It was a really rough day today. I could hardly leave the hotel room. But when I did, and I sat there just reading for a bit over a hamburger, listening to nothing in particular, my waiter was very helpful and attentive despite there seeming to be a lot of people and not enough waiters. He had no way of knowing that today was one of the hardest days in my life. He was kind, attentive, and engaged me in a brief conversation in a natural way without it being forced. I sat for a bit after my meal and had refills for another half hour, until just after closing time. My waiter's name is Ethan. Melissa told me that while she wasn't the manager, I should put a review up online so that my compliment gets back to him. I don't know if I will be back here any time soon. If I am, I will hope to see Ethan, who just did his job and who was genuine.“

“Tonight around 1:30 a.m., my family and I came into Denny’s as a party of 7, and Abraham was the one taking care of us. He was working incredibly hard and, from what we could tell, he was handling the restaurant by himself when we arrived. Even though the place was packed, he made sure every table was acknowledged and taken care of.

He never made us feel rushed, stayed kind and respectful, and provided excellent customer service with a great attitude the entire time. On top of that, our food was delicious, came out hot, and was cooked exactly the way we ordered it.

I’m taking the time to write this review because hard-working employees deserve recognition. Abraham’s dedication, professionalism, and kindness did not go unnoticed. Thank you for making our late-night visit such a great experience!“

“Ray is the best waiter, his customer service is the best, 100%, I will be back for many more meals thank you RAY“