Sophie's Cosmic Cafe is an institution in
Kitsilano. Just look for the giant chrome cutlery on either
side of the front door and you'll know you have arrived. Inside, Sophie's
emulates the style of a retro diner with a long counter top and shiny
red vinyl booths. All kinds of fabulous knick-knacks and art adorn the
walls. Check out Englebert Humperdinck album covers, mini statuettes of Pee Wee
Herman and Charlie's Angel's lunch boxes to name a few.
All the nifty eye candy would be for naught if
the food weren't up to snuff. Sophie's was recently awarded the
Golden Plate from the Georgia Straight for "best restaurant to cure a
hangover". If you need to soothe YOUR savage beast try chowing down
on eggs benedict dolloped with lemony hollandaise (served with
fresh fruit or rosemary potatoes) or order up some good old bacon and eggs.
If a sweet brunch is more your cup of tea, ask for a stack of Sophie's
impossibly fluffy buttermilk pancakes or try the Belgian waffles with whip cream
and fresh berries. Portions are ample and the quality is exemplary. Wash
everything down with copious amounts of trucker style drip coffee or order a
Viet coffee with condensed milk for a sweet treat.
If you are jonesing for lunch rather
than brunch, Sophie's offers a tempting array of burgers,
sandwiches, soups and salads. Try a milkshake (they are huge) or
share a piece of the pyramid shaped apple pie. You can always work
off the calories with a vigorous walk at nearby Kitsilano beach.
Service at Sophie's is consistently
attentive, fast and friendly. Line-ups are long on weekends but
tables turn over quickly. If you head to Vancouver, be sure
to visit this iconic and fun eatery. You certainly won't
leave hungry and you'll probably be very happy!
http://www.sophiescosmiccafe.com/
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