GoodwrenchNorth VancouverSince September 6, 200922 Reviews
Average Rating
3 (3.1)
  • Food3 (3.2)
  • Service3 (3.2)
  • Value3 (3.1)
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White Spot1616 West Georgia Street, Vancouver
Great Service
Submitted Sunday, August 22, 2010 - 12:56pm [Dine in]

Stopped by here for a quick bite. Had the standard Chicken Tenders and Fries. Food came quickly. Service was friendly. Didn't even have to ask for a drink refill, the Server simply showed with drinks before I was even finished. He politely said he was going on break, and the Server taking over was every bit as helpful too. Restrooms were well maintained and clean. Lots of parking. Really do a good job of taking care of the clients here. One of the Better White Spots in town for certain. Would recommend.

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Cafe Caribana108 East 3rd Street, North Vancouver
A nice place to go
Submitted Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - 4:28pm [Dine in]

Ate here the other day with a friend. Each had Rotee, Samosa, and a Beef Pate. Really good food. Can't say for certain if it's Authentic, but, really good food. Great price and value. The Restaurant is clean and food was served quickly. Air Con was very strong, and, I will definately be going back!!

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Grindhouse Cafe1089 Roosevelt Cres, North Vancouver
Great Hot Sandwiches
Submitted Tuesday, June 15, 2010 - 10:54pm [Dine in]

I had Lunch here. It's got friendly service, it's a bit of a delay, but, the food is worth it. The ingredients have always been fresh and good. Had a Roast Beef and Mushroom Sandwich, awesome stuff. Get it with Horse Radish and Dijon. Soup is pretty solid too. Had the Vegetable soup. I'd recommend this place. The Value can't be beat, a Sandwhich that's a wicked meal for 8$, it's a wicked deal.

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Green Lettuce1949 Kingsway, Vancouver
Good Food, look forward to coming back
Submitted Sunday, April 18, 2010 - 11:33pm [Dine in]

First time I've been here, was a table of four. Had a dish of lamb, curry beef, spicey shrimp, plate of fried rice and plate of fried noodle. It was all really good. The Lamp and Beef stood out! The Food isn't spicey right off the bat, but, the heat builds!! The Shrimp Dish I'd do without next time, nothing to write home about. This place has got a nice mix of flavors. Food came quickly, and was piping hot. Service was quick, water refills were quick. I really look forward to coming back, I'd recommend this place if you like Chinese Food, and if you like the spice. The meals are set like Chinese retaurants and not so much individual entrees. So I guess the more people you have going there, the better it'll be. The Price is very reasonable, and for the amount of food you get, it's a great deal.

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Lao Shan Dong Homemade Noodle House4887 Kingsway, #105, Burnaby
Pretty Good Bowl of Noodle
Submitted Sunday, April 18, 2010 - 11:24pm [Dine in]

I stopped by here on a Friday Night with a Friend of mine. I had the Beef Noodle Soup with the Spicey Soup. The Bowl of noodle was pretty big. The Noodle is the fat noodle. The Soup was plenty Spicey. There was lots of Beef in it. It'll fill you up, which is pretty decent. The price is a bit much, just over 10 bucks for a bowl. There wasn't any vegetable in it, it was pretty much beef and noodle. I guess there was onions in the broth, if that counts. I kinda think it's a bit over priced, but, atleast you'll be full at the end of it. Not exactly fine dining, not a high end joint in my opinion. I think it's one of those eat with your buddy places, not bring a date places. Just because the tables weren't the cleanest, and neither were the bathrooms. Service was alright, and you could get by speaking English, which is good.

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Indian Fusion2045 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver
Sliding down the hill...
Submitted Sunday, April 11, 2010 - 12:45pm [Dine in]

I ordered some take out from here, it's been a while. I've given this place 2 chances, and, it's seriously sliding. Last time I came, I had the Chicken Vindaloo, the sauce wasn't even close to how awesome it was. And I ordered the Tiki Masala. Pretty unimpressive really. I can't say much about anything else inside the restaurant, because, I usually get take out from this place. But, the food has been sliding... I really wish I could say I'd give this place another chance, but, am hesitant. Pretty disappointing really, I can't even recommend this restaurant to anyone anymore.

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Memphis Blues Barbeque House1629 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver
If you like to eat Only Meat
Submitted Sunday, April 11, 2010 - 12:21pm [Dine in]

I came here on a weeknight. Ordered the Combo Plate, choice of 2 meats, and 2 sides. I had the Chicken and the Pulled Pork. Pulled pork was awesome, as awesome as I remember the last time I tried one of these restaurants a few years ago. The 2 sides, I had a piece of Corn bread(which was pretty un-fantastic), beans(which tasted like beans in BBQ Sauce), and Cole-slaw. The Cole-slaw is pretty much KFC Cole-slaw... First you wonder what it is?.... Then you wonder why it's that color? Then you think to yourself how much of this stuff they scrap off people's plates and throw out every night...? I'm not gonna tell anyone how to run their business, but, they need to start serving something other than meat. I mean, a decent piece of bread would be nice. Or maybe some Mashed Potatoes, or Rice Pilaf?... I dunno, just throwing out ideas here.

It was good, the chicken was pretty dry tho, I would've ordered the Brisket like my Buddy did. I guess 20$ ain't bad really for what I ate, it was a huge portion. They have drink specials for the Canuck Games too.

Service as alright, pretty much, it's just walk up and order. We grabbed a pitcher of water for ourselves, which was just fine. The Tables and Seats we clean, people were friendly. It was good.

I don't think I'd be coming back to this place again for a long while, I'm by no means a Vegetarian or a health Nut, but, all that meat... it's just too much. I guess if you're ready to pass right out afterwards, then it's alright.

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Original Joe's Restaurant & Bar11080 No 5 Road, #110, Richmond
Good Eats
Submitted Sunday, April 11, 2010 - 12:09pm [Dine in]

I stopped by here on a Saturday, was pretty quiet in the afternoon, but, service as still good. They didn't get complacent. Drinks were refilled, food came up quickly. I had a Burger which came out really hot. The toppings on it looked pretty fresh. The Bacon on the burger was pretty crispy too, which was nice. Our Server was friendly and on top of everything. Bathrooms were very clean too. Lots of parking, TV's were everywhere so you could watch from anywhere. It's always nice to go somewhere where the people who work there don't look stressed out and over worked.

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Nha Trang Restaurant720 E Broadway, Vancouver
Had the Sandwiches
Submitted Friday, November 6, 2009 - 10:01pm [Dine in]

Had the Chicken Sandwich for lunch. It's an awesome Deal, and a great Sandwich. Lots of chicken meat in it, and tastes upto par. Can't beat the price. Hope to go back to try the Pho soon. I ordered Take out, the Sandwiches are 2.50$ a piece, which is great Value. Gets pretty busy at lunch. The Interior can use some brightening up, and, they really need to clear out some of the clutter. Would go back, and look forward to going back.

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Red Robin1001 West Broadway, #200, Vancouver
Good Food and Service
Submitted Tuesday, October 6, 2009 - 1:41am [Dine in]

Went to Red Robins for Dinner, it's great as always. Service was quick and friendly. Server came back twice to see if our meal was alright. Quick with drink refills too. I ordered the Mesa Chicken Salad, which is always good here. Not the same result at other Red Robins Restaurants around town. I would say this place is the best of them all. My only problem with this place is the Washroom. They really have to do something about it, they don't have hot water in the taps, and, it's always a mess in there. Other than that, this place is great and I love coming here.

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White Spot4129 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby
Smaller Portions, Ok Service.
Submitted Friday, October 2, 2009 - 4:04pm [Dine in]

This White Spot is alright... Just alright. I came in with 2 other friends. I already knew the deal when we sat down for about 10 minutes before anyone brought us water. I saw several Servers walk by. I was guess because it was about 9pm, and, everyone was getting ready to leave home for the day. So our Server comes, doesn't show up with water mind you, but, shows up to take our drink order, and, ask's "Are you guys ready to order yet?". Well, to me, it just says she was waiting before serving us so that she wouldn't have to bother making the trip twice... Guess she was busy talking to her friend. Anyways, food came quickly, and was pretty good. We were served our food by a new Server, no idea what happened to the last one. They forgot to bring my friend his Dessert. The Fry Refill was pretty sad(Not even half a plate). My friend ordered the Western Plate(extra side of Ceasar and Onion Rings). There were only 3 onion rings extra, they crammed it all on his main dish. Usually, I get much more than 3 onion rings(at Kingsway atleast). The 2nd Server was much better, she brought us utensils and was prompt with the drink refills. I'll be back there, But, I note their cheap with the food.

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Knight and Day Restaurant3684 Lougheed Hwy, Vancouver
Can't go wrong
Submitted Sunday, September 27, 2009 - 1:04pm [Dine in]

I think Knight & Day should be the definition of what a diner should be. Nothing fancy, Big Portions, decent prices. They've got their meal deals and drink specials on certain days. The Souvlaki is actually pretty decent too. It's a family Restaurant, so you don't see too many groups of young kids here. It's not a poser joint, so thankfully there's no loud music or punks trying to drop their gloves. You don't get too many yahoo's making too much noise neither, which is nice. Parking is always abundant, Washrooms are clean, staff is friendly. For me, it's the alternative to the White Spot. Breakfast is pretty awesome here, you don't get a cheap breakfast, but, the Trucker's Breakfast is pretty big. Everything is consistent.

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Szechuan Chili Restaurant804 W. 6th Avenue, Vancouver
Love this place
Submitted Sunday, September 27, 2009 - 1:13am [Dine in]

The Best thing about Szechuan Chili... I hadn't come here for almost a year, and, the food almost seems more awesome than I remember. The Ginger Beef here is easily one of the Best in town. All the food is really good actually, the Wonton doesn't have shrimp in it, but, it's Packed Full of meat. The Fried Rice(Szechaun and Pork&Shrimp) are really good. Owners are really great people, service is always good. The Best part is the Consistency of it all, food is always good! The Portions are pretty big, food is cheap really considering how much you get. Just wanna get this straight first off, I'm not one of those people who'll eat crappy food so long as there's lots of it. The Restaurant is nice inside, clean and well lit. The Washrooms are always clean and well kept too. Never had a Bad Experience here, and, can't imagine that I ever would. It's a bit out of the way for me, but, methinks I'm going to be back there soon!

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Happy King2800 E. 1st Avenue, #258, Vancouver
Place is a Gong Show
Submitted Friday, September 25, 2009 - 6:44pm [Dine in]

I eat here pretty often. Usually avoid the peak hours, cuz there's no service in the peak hours. I realized I just gotta grab my own tea refills and help myself to extra napkins. Even when it's not busy, there's no point asking for any service as you won't get it. The Food is pretty good I gotta say. It's a decent value, always hot, and a decent value. Food comes out quick too! I'm always surprised to see White People in this Restaurant, as, most of the staff don't seem to speak a lick of English. I've spoken english to them and recieve dumb looks and stares, until I start speaking chinese that is. Restaurant is kept pretty clean. The Roasted(Pork, Chicken, Duck) is pretty good, Fresh is what makes the difference. I was told that it was a total "Hong Kong Style" Restaurant, and not to expect much in terms of service.

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Jeremiah's Neighbourhood Pub3681 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver
Was one of my Favorites
Submitted Friday, September 25, 2009 - 6:34pm [Dine in]

I used to be a regular at this Pub. "Used to be". It was a combination of a lot of things that have taken it off the list for me. For one, there menu has gotten rid of a lot of the really great Food, ie New York Deli Sandwich, and replaced it with the "Sub Sandwich". Don't bother, it's gross. There's been one or 2 regular servers there(who were Great, one of them works behind the bar now), but, there was such a String of bad Servers there, that my friends and I simply said "Forget it". Bad service like what? Slow, forgetting orders, and that one lady who always forgot to bring our change back, and would always respond with "Sorry, I thought you said keep the change". Haven't seen her there lately (But, I don't go all that often anymore). The Nacho's here used to be the Awesome. There's still a big portion, and lots of toppings, but, now, sometimes the Chips are Fresh, sometimes they're stale. Been back on the odd occasion, usually I'll walk in and see if that Server is there, if she's not, I'll grab a seat. I don't understand really how the Owners can't see what's going on. I mean, this was a Great Pub before, now, it's just average. It used to be pretty damned busy, but, it's not even close to what it was. It's not a bad place, Portions are pretty Big, Value is good, It's pretty clean, nice Neighborhood Pub Atmosphere, but, unfortuneatley, it's Inconsistent... Atleast the Beer has always been cold!!

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White Spot1476 Kingsway, Vancouver
Great Example of White Spot
Submitted Wednesday, September 23, 2009 - 9:10am [Dine in]

One of my Favorite White Spots. The Service is awesome, I don't like to rate anything as incredible, but, Service here was pretty damn good. Food is always hot and upto Par. Been to some white spots that don't give you the extra bit of milk shake in the tin cup, this place ALWAYS does. No complaints, would recommend this White Spot.

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Eighties Restaurant110 West 14th St., North Vancouver
Great Service
Submitted Wednesday, September 23, 2009 - 9:06am [Dine in]

This is your pretty standard Restaurant. Food is pretty decent, if you come before 11am there's a breakfast Special that's a pretty good deal. Never had a problem with the food. Burgers are decent, everything is pretty decent. Service is Great! Like, pretty Great! Always quick refills, always extra napkins. Which is kinda surprising, because, I think I've had a different server there the last few times I've been!! I've been back lots, and will be back lots.

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Bon's Off Broadway2451 Nanaimo St., Vancouver
All Day Breakfast
Submitted Wednesday, September 23, 2009 - 8:55am [Dine in]

Like the sign says I guess. All Day Breakfast is a deal and a half! You gotta wait for it though, it's a busy place! Help yourself to seating, help yourself to coffee refills! It's too busy! The other food at this place is actually half decent too! If you can tear yourself away from the Breakfast! It all looks like it's falling apart, seats are torn, tables are wobbly, but, food is consistent! They don't cheap out! And, ontop of that, I've never gotten sick eating here, you might think you would seeing as it's pretty run down. But, it's not a bad place at all man! I would recommend it to anyone who's not a picky eater!

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Burnaby Palace Restaurant3110 Boundary Rd, Burnaby
Love this place
Submitted Wednesday, September 23, 2009 - 8:47am [Dine in]

Great Chinese Food. Friends and I eat here often. Great Value and Great food. I would recommend the Ginger Beef, Orange Peel Beef, House or Szechuan style fried rice. Buddha's Feast Vegatable is always Fresh. The Shrimp Spring Roll is pretty awesome too. I think the Dim Sum is kinda overpriced and not all that great. So I'd tell you to stick with the Regular Menu for Lunch or any meal. 1 Free Refill on Pop. Kung Pao is pretty awesome too. The Dishes have a lot in them, they don't skimp out. The Best Part of this Restaurant though, is the Consistency! It's Consistently Good, it's always got Great Food, and lots of it on the dish. I had to stop coming here for a while, because, a friend of mine visiting from out of town, we came here 5 times in a week and a half. He absolutely Loved it! Couldn't get enough of their Wonton Soup. Which is pretty good here too! . And, honestly, I'm not sick of it, I'm afraid I might be though, so I'm going to avoid the BP for a while. But, as I write this review, I'm getting a craving already... Oh dear. My Recommendation is to eat slow, Food is awesome and you'll want to pound it back, but, is it ever filling! I'd like to mention too, Service is good, Bathrooms are clean.

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Pelican Seafood Restaurant1895 East Hastings Street, Vancouver
Great Chinese Food
Submitted Wednesday, September 23, 2009 - 8:36am [Dine in]

The Pelican is a great place to eat. It's a pretty good standard for Chinese Restaurants to strive for. The Food is fresh and Top Notch. I've eaten there Several times for dinner and Dim sum. Service is Great, James (from the Gourmet Castle) is now there. He's a Great Guy, always fun to chat with him about Hockey or Soccer. No complaints at all. Washrooms are spotless too!

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