Café Régalade

The pig decor was my first clue that I was going to love this place. I wish I could say I was letting you in on a little secret by telling you about this only one-week-old spot, however, given the lineups this morning the word is already out! Born as a sister to La Régalade in West Van (or some kind of relative, anyway), this family has the formula just right – French bistro flare with Kitsilano casual style. I especially want to acknowledge our hostess – she was fabulously charming.

Our meals reminded me that there is good reason why chefs often refer to themselves as “French-trained”. What is it that makes French food so special – passion? ingredients? technique? Whatever it is, it sent me to my “happy place”. My Paris Breakfast consisted of cast iron pan-roasted tomatoes with ham and garlic, coated in gooey Swiss cheese topped with perfectly cooked sunny up eggs, accompanied by amazing roasted potatoes, fresh baguette with butter, and a delicately dressed green salad. Shhh. Don’t talk. Just let me enjoy. My partner’s Lyon Breakfast was equally drool-worthy – as above but instead with bacon, mushrooms, spinach, pearl onions in a red wine sauce. We were cochon-ified.

I could wax poetic about Café Régalade, but I'll shorten it to a bold statement: this is my new favourite breakfast spot. J’adore!

2836 West 4th Avenue
Breakfast hours: Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday: 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Friday/Saturday/Sunday: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
www.caferegalade.com
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