Bonchaz Bakery Cafe - Vancouver, British Columbia

Bonchaz was always my go to when I was in university and it still is one of my favorite joints each time I visit the city these days. The buns are always delicious, no matter warm or cold. And they pair well with coffee. Their sandwiches and other pastries are ... really great too, but still, nothing beats the chocolate truffle bonchaz and americano combo. Read more

Quiet part of town, and very quiet inside when we went during lunch hour. Soups are quite flavorful. Tried the vegan chili and it tasted pretty darn good with lots of seasoned veggies. The prices are really affordable for this part of town, but I really wasn't impressed with the ... sandwiches. The roast beef sandwich was the blandest thing I ever ate. The bread was flat/slightly soggy, no taste whatsoever to the cheese, and there were no sauces (mustard, mayo, butter, pick one!) which made the sandwich both very dry and very sad. Didn't finish it. Anyone could make a better sandwich at home. The Chicken wrap tasted a little better when you could find the tiny bits of chicken hiding amongst the dry undressed salad. Overall it won't be my first choice for soup and sandwich. I'd be fine with paying a little more if they could improve on flavors. Read more

The food combos here are inexpensive, prepared quickly and healthy (depending on your selection). Staff are nice as well. Only complaint is that the hot food isn't always evenly heated. A really nice place to grab lunch with friends or co-workers.

The best lunch spot in Gastown that you probably haven't heard of. $9 gets you an amazing combo: any two entrees. I usually get a quiche and a sandwich, and boy oh boy it's delicious. Plus an additional 10% off with a student ID. All items are made in house ... and are super fresh. Read more

Great yogurt. Smoothie good too. Quaint little place with charm and good service. Great prices too. Combos make it very worthwhile. Place is a little awkward on the inside. Set up worked for us because it was empty but with any one else it would have been crowded and very slow. ... The two staff who served us were pleasant and helpful. Nice spot for a quick breakfast. Read more