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We chose this without research, just a whim and a good vibe about the place. And we were not mistaken. Not the biggest place in the world, there was a…
Parth Malhotra
Red Umbrella Cafe
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Disclaimer: I've only sampled the desserts at this restaurant, so my review will only be based off of their sweets.This is a casual breakfast/lunch jo…
Willow Yang
Red Umbrella Cafe
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It was really busy when I went on Sunday but once seated we were served quickly. BLT had super crispy bacon and the deluxe breakfast was everything yo…
Jessica Scott
Red Umbrella Cafe
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10 Reviews on “Red Umbrella Cafe”
We chose this without research, just a whim and a good vibe about the place. And we were not mistaken. Not the biggest place in the world, there was a constant flow of customers many of whom seemed like regulars. The food was very good and there was a lot of choice. The service was first class and we would recommend The Red Umbrella with hesitation to anyone who is in this area of Vancouver. A small gem of a place.
Disclaimer: I’ve only sampled the desserts at this restaurant, so my review will only be based off of their sweets.This is a casual breakfast/lunch joint located on Davie, just a few blocks away from English Bay. They offer the usual array of breakfast and sandwich items, as well as various pastries. The place is small and appears to be quite popular, and there was a lineup outside the door during breakfast hours. Since I just wanted to get some baked goods for takeout, I didn’t have to wait in line to receive a seat. I had their Lemon Cheese Cake, Carrot Cake, and Chocolate Cake. The desserts were homestyle and rustic, and while they did not blow me away, they were still tasty and quite affordable. Be warned if you plan on eating in: the place does get quite crowded and it can be a bit difficult to move around; while waiting for my pastries to be packed, I had to squeeze myself against the counter just to allow staff and customers to get past me, so if you’re claustrophobic, you might want to reconsider visiting.Lemon Cheese Cake ($6):4/5The cheesecake itself was quite soft and creamy (not the New York variety), with a great tang and a nice lemon scent. It appears to be topped with a layer of creamy, tangy cream cheese frosting. I was a bit disappointed with the crust however, which had become quite soggy and fell apart when I tried to move the cake from the box.Carrot Cake ($5):3.5/5The cake was dense, but relatively moist, and was filled with shredded carrots. It had a slight bit of spice to it, I would have preferred the spice to be a bit more assertive. The cream cheese icing was smooth and creamy but a bit bland – I didn’t get too much sweetness or tang.Chocolate Cake ($4.50):3/5The cake was relatively tender, albeit a bit dry and had a good flavour of cocoa. The icing had a really nice fragrance of coffee to it. Overall, I did find the cake to be a bit on the bland side. It was tasty, but nothing special; the kind of dessert that you’d be able to get from a regular bake sale.
It was really busy when I went on Sunday but once seated we were served quickly. BLT had super crispy bacon and the deluxe breakfast was everything you want for weekend brunch. Will be going again soon!