Tomahawk Restaurant on Philip Avenue in North Vancouver has been a British Columbia institution since Chick Chamberlain opened it in 1926, serving Canadian comfort food and the kind of old-school diner breakfast and lunch menu that earns a century of loyal following in a community that grew up with it. It appeared in Season 13, Episode 2 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “Coast to Coast Classics,” which aired December 5, 2011. Guy Fieri found a North Vancouver kitchen doing things the same way they’ve been done since Calvin Coolidge was president — scratch-made comfort food, enormous portions, and the kind of Canadian diner character that makes Tomahawk one of the most distinctive restaurants in the Triple D catalog.
Quick Facts
Restaurant: Tomahawk Restaurant
City: North Vancouver, British Columbia
Cuisine: Canadian Comfort Food / Breakfast
DDD Season: 13
DDD Episode: 2
Episode Title: Coast to Coast Classics
Original Air Date: December 5, 2011
Address: 1550 Philip Ave., North Vancouver, BC V7P 2V8
Phone: 604-988-2612
Website: https://www.tomahawkrestaurant.com
Status: Open
What to Eat
The Yukon Breakfast — a massive plate of eggs, bacon, sausage, ham, toast, and home fries that earns its name — is the signature that has been ordered at this counter since the 1920s. The Pancakes, thick and made from scratch, are the sweet morning option that regulars add to the Yukon spread. The Burgers on house-made buns with fresh-ground beef are the lunch centerpiece. The Salmon Chowder reflecting Pacific Northwest ingredients is the soup that earns its own following among the lunch crowd. The restaurant’s decor — First Nations art, totem poles, and the cultural artifacts that Chick Chamberlain collected over decades — makes Tomahawk as much a cultural experience as a food one. Find a Vancouver area hotel on Travelocity.
Plan Your Visit
Check the website for current hours. North Vancouver is a short drive or SeaBus ride from downtown Vancouver.
Address: 1550 Philip Ave., North Vancouver, BC V7P 2V8
Phone: 604-988-2612
Website: https://www.tomahawkrestaurant.com
Status: Open
Triple D Essentials
Stream the Coast to Coast Classics episode on Amazon. Tomahawk has been open since 1926 and is one of the most historically significant restaurants in the Triple D catalog.
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Tomahawk Restaurant appeared in Season 13, Episode 2 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “Coast to Coast Classics,” originally aired December 5, 2011. Chick Chamberlain opened Tomahawk in 1926.