Homer St. Cafe & Bar Vancouver
⭐ Homer St. Cafe & Bar is known for HSCB Rotisserie Chicken and Full Monty.
🍗 Homer St Cafe and Bar brings polished comfort food into a character-filled heritage setting on Homer Street, at the northern edge of Yaletown in downtown Vancouver.
High ceilings, large windows, vintage details and an open kitchen give the restaurant a warm, lived-in personality, while a leafy patio provides a more relaxed escape from the lively dining room. The bar is a destination in its own right, with creative cocktails and personable bartenders earning almost as much praise as the food, and the restaurant shifts easily from busy weekend brunches and downtown lunches to date nights, group dinners and pre-event drinks. Longtime customers have watched it become a Vancouver staple, returning for the welcoming service and distinctive atmosphere as much as its signature rotisserie chicken. Homer St. Cafe feels upscale without becoming formal, preserving the easygoing neighbourhood character that has made it a favourite on this corner of downtown.
🍽️ Homer St. Cafe & Bar Menu
🥨 Snacks
Small bites and house favourites for starting the meal or sharing at the table.
Foie Puff
Foie gras and chicken liver mousse with pâte à choux and pear. Available as seven pieces.
Homer St. House Rolls
House rolls served with schmaltz and cultured butter.
Fries
Crispy fries with an optional choice of roasted garlic, ranch or truffle aioli.
🍴 Share
Shareable dishes ranging from fresh oysters and crudo to salads, crispy chicken and vegetable plates.
Freshly Shucked Oysters
Locally sourced fresh oysters with horseradish, mignonette and lemon. Minimum six oysters.
Albacore Tuna Crudo
Albacore tuna with chili, peanut, cucumber and coriander.
Steak Tartare
Steak tartare with smoked crème fraîche, Farm House clothbound cheddar and crispy tater tots.
Crispy Provolone
Crispy provolone prepared alla vodka with salmoriglio and Pecorino.
Kale Salad
Kale with Grana Padano, crispy chicken skin and roasted garlic dressing.
Beets
Marinated beetroot with radicchio, stracciatella, white balsamic and pistachio.
Garlic Squid
Humboldt squid with annatto seed, chilies, crispy garlic and scallions.
Crispy Buffalo Chicken
Crispy chicken with Buffalo sauce, pickled celery and blue cheese.
Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts with miso-tahini, roasted garlic, za'atar and chili crunch.
🍝 Large
Larger plates featuring house-made pasta, steak, salmon, chicken and hearty restaurant favourites.
Rotisserie Chicken Agnolotti
Hand-stuffed pasta with chicken jus and Grana Padano.
Linguine al Ragù
Linguine with San Marzano tomato, beef and pork ragù, finished with Grana Padano.
Steak Frites
Peppercorn-crusted bistro filet with sauce au poivre and fries.
The Homer Cobb Salad
Pulled chicken with avocado, blue cheese, HSCB bacon and a soft egg.
Spring Salmon
Salmon with Tom Kha coconut broth, red kuri squash, oyster mushrooms and Thai basil.
HSCB Burger
Legend's Haul chuck grind with cheese, bacon, burger sauce, shredded lettuce, pickle and onion, served with fries.
🍗 Rotisserie
Homer St. rotisserie specialties featuring chicken, pork belly and prime rib with classic house accompaniments.
The Full Monty
A feast for two to four people with half a rotisserie chicken, 8 oz prime rib, rotisserie pork belly, house rolls, beets, Swede and kale salad, horseradish, red wine jus, gravy and two butter tarts.
HSCB Rotisserie Chicken
House rotisserie chicken served with chicken gravy and fries. Available as a half or whole chicken.
Spatchcock Rotisserie Chicken
Rotisserie chicken seasoned with ancho chili rub and served with maison verde and fries. Available as a half or whole chicken.
Rotisserie Pork Belly
Rotisserie pork belly with Swede, fennel and apple mostarda. 8 oz.
Prime Rib
Prime rib served with red wine jus, horseradish, fries and kale. Available as an 8 oz portion or Monty's Cut 20 oz.
🍰 Desserts
Classic and contemporary desserts, from a traditional Canadian butter tart to rich cheesecake and a tropical coconut trifle.
Traditional Butter Tart
Classic butter tart served with Devonshire cream.
Chocolate Basque Cheesecake
Rich Basque-style chocolate cheesecake with salted caramel sauce and Chantilly cream.
Toasted Coconut Trifle
Toasted coconut trifle paired with rum-roasted pineapple compote.
🍷 Dessert Wines
A selection of dessert wines, Ports and Sherries served in 2 oz pours.
Château Petit Vedrines 2017 Sauternes
2017 Sauternes from France.
Taylor Fladgate Fine White Port
Fine white Port from Portugal.
Fonseca 10 Years Tawny Port
Ten-year-old tawny Port from Portugal.
Taylor Fladgate 20 Years Old Aged Tawny Port
Twenty-year-old aged tawny Port from Portugal.
Lustau East India Solera Sherry
Spanish East India Solera Sherry.
Alvear Pedro Ximenez Solera 1927
Spanish Pedro Ximenez Solera dessert wine.
🥃 Amari
A selection of Italian and French amari and bitter liqueurs served in 1 oz pours.
Averna
Italian amaro.
Amaro Nonino
Italian amaro.
Cynar
Italian bitter liqueur.
China-China
French bitter liqueur.
Amaro Montenegro
Italian amaro.
Amaro Asiago
Italian amaro.
Fernet Branca
Italian fernet.
Branca Menta
Italian mint-flavoured fernet.
Poli Bitter Super Taurus
Italian bitter liqueur.
Vecchio Amaro del Capo
Italian amaro.
☕ Coffee & Tea
A selection of classic espresso drinks, brewed coffee and tea.
Espresso
Classic espresso.
Americano
Espresso with hot water.
Cappuccino
Espresso topped with steamed and foamed milk.
Latte
Espresso with steamed milk.
Coffee
Freshly brewed coffee.
Tea
Selection of tea.
🥃 Fun Stuff
One-ounce spirit combinations featuring bitters, amari, rye and herbal liqueurs.
Gravy Train
Reifel Rye with chicken gravy.
Hi-Five
Campari, Esquimalt Red Bitter, Cynar, Poli Super Taurus and Contratto Bitter.
Hard Start
Fernet Branca with Branca Menta.
Ferrari
Fernet Branca with Campari.
Neapolitan
Campari, Cynar and Frangelico.
⭐ Homer St. Cafe & Bar Favourites
These selections are based on dishes commonly praised in Google reviews.
HSCB Rotisserie Chicken
The restaurant's signature dish and the clearest favourite in customer reviews, the rotisserie chicken earns repeat praise for its flavour, tenderness and generous portions.
Full Monty
A popular choice for groups, the Full Monty is repeatedly recommended by customers who want a larger shared meal and a chance to sample several of the restaurant's specialties.
HSCB Burger
The house burger has a longstanding following, with customers frequently praising the juicy patty and returning specifically for it.
Eggs Benedict
One of the recurring brunch favourites, the Eggs Benedict appears in numerous reviews, including both classic and vegetarian variations.
Rotisserie Chicken Tater Tot Poutine
A standout on the newer brunch menu, this hearty combination has quickly attracted enthusiastic reviews from customers looking for a savoury brunch.
Crispy Chicken
Frequently ordered as a starter or shared plate, the crispy chicken is repeatedly singled out among the restaurant's more casual comfort-food dishes.
Oysters
Oysters have been a recurring favourite over the years, particularly during dinner and Happy Hour.
Cobb Salad
The distinctive Cobb Salad has developed a following of its own, with several customers describing it as one of the best versions they have tried.
Butter Tarts
A longtime dessert favourite, the elevated take on a Canadian classic receives recurring praise and is frequently ordered to finish a shared dinner.
Steak Tartare
A regular choice among returning diners, the steak tartare is frequently ordered alongside cocktails and other small plates.
🍽️ Dining Experience
This section summarizes information from restaurant sources, customer reviews and other public sources.
Historic Character
Homer St. Cafe and Bar occupies a distinctive older building on Homer Street, with high ceilings, large windows and restored architectural details giving the restaurant considerably more character than a typical downtown dining room.
Warm, Polished Interior
The restaurant balances rustic and vintage elements with a more refined finish, creating a space customers regularly describe as stylish, cozy and sophisticated without feeling overly formal.
Open Kitchen
The visible kitchen adds energy to the dining room and gives some guests a direct view of the chefs at work, including the preparation of the restaurant's signature rotisserie dishes.
Lush Patio
Outdoor dining is a major part of the experience, with customers repeatedly praising the leafy patio as a quieter and more relaxed alternative to the lively interior.
Lively Atmosphere
The dining room can become energetic and quite loud when full, particularly during weekend brunch and busy dinner periods.
Bar Seating
The bar has a personality of its own, with customers frequently praising both the bartenders and cocktails and describing it as a particularly enjoyable place to dine or stop for drinks.
Date Nights & Celebrations
The warm surroundings, cocktails and polished service make the restaurant a popular choice for dates, birthdays, anniversaries and other special occasions.
Groups
The restaurant accommodates everything from small gatherings to larger parties, with shared dishes such as the Full Monty particularly well suited to group dining.
🅿️ Parking & Accessibility
This section summarizes information from restaurant sources, customer reviews and other public sources.
Downtown Location
Homer St. Cafe and Bar is located at 898 Homer Street in downtown Vancouver, so guests arriving by car should plan around the parking conditions typical of the surrounding downtown and Yaletown area.
Compact Seating Areas
Although the restaurant has several different seating areas, some tables and busy sections can feel fairly close together when the restaurant is full.
📍 Landmarks & Location
This section summarizes information from restaurant sources, customer reviews and other public sources.
Yaletown
Homer St. Cafe and Bar sits along the northern edge of Yaletown, giving it easy access to the neighbourhood's restaurants, nightlife and converted heritage buildings.
Homer Street
The restaurant occupies a distinctive corner location on Homer Street, with its older architecture and large windows making the building part of the restaurant's identity.
Vancouver Public Library
The central branch of the Vancouver Public Library is nearby, placing the restaurant within the busy downtown district surrounding Library Square.
BC Place
BC Place is within the surrounding downtown entertainment district, making Homer St. Cafe and Bar a convenient option for a meal or drinks around major games and events.
Rogers Arena
The restaurant's downtown location also puts it within reach of Rogers Arena, with customers mentioning visits before events and nights out in the area.
Downtown & Yaletown
Its position between Vancouver's downtown core and Yaletown makes the restaurant convenient for office lunches, weekend brunches, evening dining and visitors exploring the city centre.
📱 Ordering Options
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Weekend Brunch
Brunch is one of the restaurant's busiest services, drawing customers for Eggs Benedict, breakfast sandwiches, rotisserie chicken dishes and other hearty breakfast choices.
Lunch
Weekday lunch combines the restaurant's polished atmosphere with a more relaxed daytime experience, making it popular for both casual meals and downtown lunches.
Dinner
Dinner shifts the focus toward rotisserie meats, seafood, pasta, shared plates and cocktails, with the restaurant becoming noticeably livelier as the evening progresses.
Happy Hour
Happy Hour has a strong following of its own, with customers repeatedly praising the combination of cocktails, wine and smaller food selections.
Reservations
Reservations are available and are particularly worthwhile for weekend brunch, dinner and larger groups, when the restaurant can become very busy.
Walk-Ins
Walk-in guests are accommodated when space permits, with customers reporting successful last-minute visits even when they were unable to secure a reservation.
Patio Dining
Outdoor seating provides an alternative to the busier interior and is particularly popular during warmer weather.
Bar Dining
Guests can eat at the bar as well as stop in for drinks, and several regulars specifically recommend the bar for its personable service and cocktail experience.
Group Dining
Shared dishes and larger-format meals make the restaurant well suited to groups, while staff have also been praised for accommodating larger parties when space allows.
💬 Customer Feedback
This section summarizes recurring themes in customer reviews.
Rotisserie Chicken Is the Signature
Customers consistently identify the rotisserie chicken as the dish most closely associated with Homer St. Cafe and Bar, with many first-time visitors arriving specifically to try it.
The Building Makes an Impression
High ceilings, large windows, vintage details and the character of the older building are mentioned almost as often as the food, particularly by first-time visitors.
The Patio Is a Favourite
Customers regularly praise the leafy outdoor seating, especially diners looking for a quieter alternative when the main dining room becomes busy.
Brunch Draws a Crowd
Weekend brunch has a strong reputation and can fill the restaurant quickly, with some customers reporting a full dining room shortly after opening.
The Interior Can Get Loud
The lively atmosphere is part of the appeal for many customers, although noise levels are one of the most consistent criticisms when the restaurant is busy.
Cocktails Are a Strength
The bar receives unusually frequent praise, with customers highlighting creative cocktails as well as bartenders who tailor drinks to individual tastes.
Service Often Stands Out
Warm, personable and professional service appears repeatedly in reviews, with numerous customers remembering individual servers and bartenders by name.
Regulars Use It Throughout the Day
Customers return for brunch, lunch, Happy Hour and dinner rather than treating Homer St. Cafe and Bar as a restaurant for only one type of occasion.
Comfort Food Gets an Upscale Treatment
Customers frequently describe the cooking as elevated comfort food, particularly the rotisserie chicken, burgers, hearty brunch dishes and familiar Canadian-inspired desserts.
Portions Are Generally Generous
Many customers consider the main dishes substantial enough to share, particularly the rotisserie chicken and larger-format meals.
Prices Receive Mixed Reactions
Some diners consider the quality and portions good value for downtown Vancouver, while others feel the restaurant has become expensive, particularly for smaller dishes and drinks.
Food Consistency Can Vary
Although the restaurant has a strong base of repeat customers, some reviews report uneven experiences with individual dishes, including food arriving dry, overly salty or less memorable than expected.
Busy Services Can Slow Things Down
Brunch and dinner rushes occasionally lead to waits for tables or food, even for customers with reservations, although service recovery is frequently praised when problems occur.
It Has Become a Vancouver Regular
Longtime customers describe Homer St. Cafe and Bar as a neighbourhood gem, an iconic local restaurant and a Vancouver staple, with many returning over several years.
Sources
Links used to compile this restaurant’s menu and dining information.
- Homer St. Cafe & Bar Menu (opens in a new tab)View the restaurant's menu at the linked source to confirm current prices, availability, and menu details.
