Red Wagon Cafe on East Hastings Street in Vancouver has been a beloved East Vancouver breakfast and brunch institution since it opened, serving creative scratch-made morning food with the kind of generous, no-shortcuts approach that earns a neighborhood cafe its loyal following across all seven days of the week. It appeared in Season 13, Episode 4 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “Southern Staples,” which aired December 19, 2011. Guy Fieri found a Vancouver kitchen doing breakfast from scratch with the creative energy that earns a neighborhood cafe its destination reputation — fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and the kind of morning food that makes people line up before the doors open.
Quick Facts
Restaurant: Red Wagon Cafe
City: Vancouver, British Columbia
Cuisine: Breakfast / Cafe
DDD Season: 13
DDD Episode: 4
Episode Title: Southern Staples
Original Air Date: December 19, 2011
Address: 2296 East Hastings St., Vancouver, BC V5L 1V4
Phone: 604-568-4565
Website: https://redwagoncafe.ca
Status: Open
What to Eat
The Red Wagon Benedict with creative variations on the classic hollandaise format is the brunch centerpiece that earns the cafe its weekend lineup. The Buttermilk Pancakes with seasonal fruit and house-made compote are the sweet morning option most regulars add when they can’t commit to just one plate. The Breakfast Poutine — the Canadian comfort food classic with eggs and gravy — is the Vancouver-specific morning item that earns its own devoted following. The House-Made Biscuits and Gravy are the Southern comfort option that fits perfectly in the “Southern Staples” episode. The Daily Specials reflect whatever the kitchen is inspired to build that morning. Find a Vancouver hotel on Trivago.
Plan Your Visit
Check the website for current hours. Weekend waits are common — arriving early is recommended.
Address: 2296 East Hastings St., Vancouver, BC V5L 1V4
Phone: 604-568-4565
Website: https://redwagoncafe.ca
Status: Open
Triple D Essentials
Stream the Southern Staples episode on Amazon. Plan your Vancouver visit with the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives: An All-American Road Trip book.
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Red Wagon Cafe appeared in Season 13, Episode 4 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, “Southern Staples,” originally aired December 19, 2011.