James Street Cafe & Grill - Burnaby, British Columbia

Last night was my first visit to James Street, I attending a singing show. I found the atmosphere very warm, welcoming and pleasant. There was just enough space for the right amount of coziness when enjoying a nite out with beloved friends and family. The food was tasty and the service ... was amazing. They were all smiling and it really gave the place a positive vibe! I look forward to the next singing show, it's such a fun place!! Read more

Following our visit to James Street Cafe on New Year's Day, I observed that the overall dining experience differed from my previous positive encounters. While acknowledging the possible impact of limited staff during this period, it's notable that the cassava, though palatable, carried a distinct oil aroma, hinting at excessive ... usage. The Pili Pili chicken, unfortunately, deviated from the usual standard, being exceptionally dry and lacking the customary sauce. I understand that special occasions like New Year's Day may present operational challenges, but consistency in food quality remains paramount. Regrettably, I'm inclined to withhold future visits for the time being. It appears that the establishment may be unintentionally compromising its commitment to culinary excellence, leaning towards a model that prioritizes quantity over the renowned quality I've previously enjoyed. This feedback is offered constructively, with the hope that James Street Cafe continues to refine its operations and maintains the high culinary standards that have characterized my prior experiences. Read more

We ordered as we usually do ribs choma. For $26 we got a few ribs and half potatoes. What a joke. When we called they said the manager isn’t in when I picked it up from the manager. NEVER go to this place, go to any other African grill in ... Burnaby even if it’s more of a drive. Don’t support this rip off. Read more

Today I ordered from skip to pick up a burger from this place. I have no idea how they have a 9.3 rating on skip. The fries were clearly old and microwaved. The bread was re-used? From the picture you can see that the corners of the bread were missing. Ended ... up throwing the food out. This is just insulting.. i will make sure to get a refund from skip and will never order from here again Read more

The Missus and I had a craving for spicy food on a rainy Friday evening. We had eaten at James Street Cafe many years ago when it was located on Joyce Street. The food was only okay and nothing spectacular. We asked for medium spice but it ... was more at the very spicy level. The lone waiter (from Nepal) was friendly, offered suggestions and served our food promptly. However, the restaurant lacked any ambience as there were no other dining customers for a Friday night. This led us to wonder how fresh the food was without any turnover. We will be trying other Indian restaurants in the area for a more rounded dining experience. Read more