Let’s be honest, we are far from a city that never sleeps (gotta get up early for that yoga class, y’know.) But sometimes in our bouts of insomnia, or when we’re having nights out with friends that just don’t quit, we need fuel to keep the midnight oil burning. So if you ever find yourself in that sort of jam, here’s the spots you need to know.
Breka Bakery
A machine that magically keeps its display cases stocked full of pastries, cakes, pies, bread…warning, may cause carb-induced food coma. 818 Bute Street, 855 Davie Street, 6533 Fraser Street
Church’s Chicken
You know you want to. Multiple locations
Duffin’s Donuts
This place is a weird and wondrous palace of all the things you didn’t know you were craving. Fried chicken – two kinds! Donuts – the fritter, bearclaw, and boston cream are the bombdiggity! Sandwiches – you want Vietnamese, Mexican, hot, cold? You can have whatever you like. Don’t forget to grab a tamale to go. 1391 East 41st Avenue
Knight & Day
This old Vancouver gem is still live and kickin’. Yes, there’s a McDonald’s across the way, but this is the spot when you’ve been driving a stretch and just need to park your butt down in a booth for awhile and have copious amounts of coffee poured for you.
Lucy’s Diner
Is it a really late dinner or really early breakfast? Doesn’t matter. You can order breakfast, lunch, or dinner here around the clock. 2708 Main Street
The Naam
It might have been awhile since you last visited (university all-nighters, anyone?) but it’s never out of style to chow down on some good ol’ vegetarian comfort food. 2724 West 4th Avenue
No. 9 Restaurant
Plenty of parking spots, trust – roll right up to a full Cantonese menu. They’ll serve up your bbq duck noodle soup or black bean chow mein in a flash and keep your hot steamy cups of tea topped up. 5300 No.3 Road, Richmond (Lansdowne Shopping Centre)
Pho Extreme Xe La
Noodle soup during the wee hours is like a warm hug. 457 W Broadway
McDonald’s
The golden arches is a non-judgemental space. Go ahead and get the large fries. Multiple locations
Siegel’s Bagels
Up as early as bakers? Might as well go eat some bagels. 1883 Cornwall Avenue
Throwback mentions: We know some of you have bleary-eyed memories of past 24/7 haunts Calhoun’s and The Grind, but they’ve both scaled back their hours in more recent years.
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