Brunching at Café Deux Soleils is a required stamp in your Vancouverite passport.

This eclectic vegetarian eatery is one of the most popular hangouts on Commercial Drive. Its brunch menu is legendary and features heaping plates of deliciousness such as the Odinator, Oeufs du Soleil, and an amazing vegan tofu scramble that will make you forget bacon. Desperate for a chunk of grilled protein? Sink your teeth into their incredible (and addictive) veggie sausages.

The eager set arrive before nine but the late-rising hipsters don’t mind doing their time in line – the egg, potato and marble toast remedies are worth the wait.

After placing your order at the counter, grab some self-serve coffee, help yourself to cutlery and water, and then try to find a seat. Don’t be shy. Sidle up to a fellow east-ender at the big communal table or share a booth with a stranger. Just don’t forget to wave vigorously when your meal is marched out of the kitchen and your name is called!

Parents love the play stage where kids can amuse themselves at the large chalkboard while waiting for their meal. At night, the stage is transformed into a platform for local talent during the café’s regular shows, open mike nights, and poetry slams.

On a sunny afternoon, sit on the small patio and enjoy a plate of tasty appetizers while you sip on a pint of organic beer and watch the never-ending parade of characters only the Drive provides.

This is quintessential Vancouverite stuff and now you’re a card-carrying member.