The Locus Cafe - Vancouver

Happy Hour til 6. Not only the happy hour is an incentive to get there early, but it also allows you to rush the dinner. The wings are good...

2 stars for the (vegan) food 1 star for the first-class service that tries to make things right. I saw her vegan options on her...

Came for a last happy hour with a friend and had a good time. Happy Hour is daily 3-6 and 10 o'clock for closing and includes both food and drink...

I was in the Main Street area and wanted to try a different place offering veggie burgers. After searching around, I found the Locus Cafe which had one for $15.00. My first impression when the dish arrived was not very good. The bun crust on the outer layer was broken into varies pieces and peeling off. I am not sure if that indicates a lack of freshness but it was not appealing. Generally, the dish was very greasy with a lot of oil. The stir fried veggies were cloaked with an abundance of oil. The veggie patty was very dark in color but I was not sure if it had been overcooked or it was the nature of the pepper added. The roasted potatoes were excellent although there was an oil layer but only in a small amount. I think the dish would have been better if all the ingredients were roasted with just a touch of cooking oil. Certainly the portions were large. The service was friendly but was not my idea of healthy eating.

This restaurant works well for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike! That said, the housemade veggie burger won't disappoint anyone...both in terms of taste, and quantity! There's always an interesting range of daily specials, and fun drinks! With an option to sit outside (albeit on a fairly busy street!), in a slightly more private indoor enclosed area, or in the main restaurant, it works well to be able to hear conversation at your table. As well, they're great about taking reservations, including for large groups...not that common on Main Street, so a pleasant surprise.I've been going here for the 11 years I've lived in the neighbourhood, and always enjoy it, whether for brunch, lunch, or dinner!