Deacon's Corner - Vancouver

Went for breakfast, service was very helpful but a bit slow. Place is funky and clean. Food was good. Was offered an avocado when I asked for no bacon, great substitution. Pancake was deeelish... and loved that they offered real maple syrup. Coffee was hot and plentiful, good breakfast stop .

Deacon's Corner has the perfect balance of old school diner meets contemporary cool foodie hangout. Do not let my photographs fool you. There were always people coming in and out of Deacon’s Corner with smiles on their faces and a nice thing to say. (I just like to try and respect people’s privacy when I can.) In fact the serving staff were so super friendly and cheerful, you can not help but be in a good mood when you visit.One of the guests told us that before their recent renovations the place truly looked like it had been plucked out of the 60s, but with all the wear and tear, so the changes were great improvements. I loved it. A perfect blend of retro and modern.We both ordered the Carolina Pulled Pork and Pancakes but got the mini (yes, that is the small portion) which Chef J. C. (Juan Carlo) used his creative and artistic foodie talents to make extra special for us! Oh my goodness I could not stop laughing when this adorable plate came to our table!And wow, WOW, it was so good! The eggs were butter-basted, the pulled pork sweet but not too sweet, absolutely delicious, and I think those were the fluffiest pancakes I have ever had. I have not stopped thinking about this delicious brunch since I indulged…Deacon’s Corner may not have been around since the 50s (they opened in 2009) but it has to be one of the coolest diners I have ever visited. Its location bridges East Van and Gastown so its setting is a little rough around the edges but the customers and staff make it feel like home.It was the perfect brunch. Everything was charming and the food? OMG, the food was so delicious. I MUST go back!

Went for breakfast, and was blown away! The southern fried chicken breakfast was to die for, the chicken was perfectly crispy and grits amazingly flavourful. Service was wonderful, very friendly and welcoming. Will be back!

We love greasy spoons for breakfast and this delivered some wonderful surprises.It is on the edge of a seedy area, but is clean and well kept.The menu had a bunch of southern style dishes. I tried the chicken fried steak with gravy and fried grits. Well done. Reminded me of the US south.

This was a great Diner with great service and even better food. The chicken and gravy is amazing. It is very good value for your money and is a bit different from the norm.