New Westminster may be the smallest city in BC by land area, but its breakfast and brunch scene covers a surprising amount of ground and we mean that in the best possible way. You can eat a plate of tocino and garlic fried rice in Queensborough before noon, or settle in for a golden eggs benedict with a view of the Fraser River at the Quay, and both of those meals are genuinely worth making a trip for. The city’s compact SkyTrain-connected layout means you can reach most of these spots without a car, which makes weekend brunch planning here considerably less stressful than in a lot of other Metro Vancouver municipalities.
We have tried to be honest in this guide rather than just cheerful, and that means noting which spots are weekday-only, which require a bit of a trek to Queensborough, and which are better as a coffee-and-pastry stop than a full sit-down meal. New Westminster’s morning food culture runs from early-opening chain favourites near New Westminster Station to neighbourhood-rooted independents where the owners are usually in the kitchen, and both ends of that spectrum have real merit depending on what kind of morning you are having.
Waterfront Brunch: Angelina’s Dutch Corner and The Boathouse
If a river view matters to you over breakfast, New Westminster actually has two legitimate options and both of them are at Westminster Quay on the banks of the Fraser. Angelina’s Dutch Corner, tucked inside the River Market building at 810 Quayside Drive, has been feeding families here since 2002 and the menu centres on Dutch pannekoeken, those large thin pancakes that sit somewhere between a crepe and a griddle cake and come loaded with sweet or savoury toppings including fruit, cream cheese, bacon, and cheese. The spot is family-run, unpretentious, and open daily from 7 AM to 4 PM, and you can call ahead to reserve a table at (604) 520-6468.
A few minutes’ walk along the waterfront at 900 Quayside Drive, The Boathouse brings a more upscale energy to the same stretch of river. The kitchen leans into West Coast seafood and premium proteins, and the indoor dining room and open-air patio both look directly onto the Fraser. Weekday breakfast runs Monday through Friday from 6:30 AM, and the main brunch service falls on Saturday and Sunday, when reservations through OpenTable are a smart move. The Boathouse is now the only remaining BC location of this chain, which makes the New Westminster spot all the more worth visiting.
Neighbourhood Originals: Bruncheria, Banette, and Proud Up
Bruncheria at 502 East Columbia Street has built its following on eggs benedict done with real intention, and the menu rotates through variations like a Smoked Salmon and Avocado Benny, a Crunchy Crispy Chicken Benny, and a BBQ Pulled Pork Benny alongside brunch bowls, two-egg plates, and solid vegetarian and vegan options. Hours run Monday through Thursday from 8 AM to 3 PM and Friday through Sunday from 8 AM to 4 PM, and if you cannot make it in person, Uber Eats and DoorDash both carry the menu. The spot sits at the Sapperton end of East Columbia and is close enough to the Sapperton Station corridor to make it an easy transit stop.
Up in the Uptown neighbourhood at 536 6th Street, Banette takes an Australian-inspired approach to brunch that you do not see replicated anywhere else in New Westminster, and the handcrafted pastries made fresh in-house have earned the cafe a reputation as one of the most consistent morning destinations in the city. The menu runs through eggs benedict variations, savoury waffles, acai bowls, avocado French toast, and organic espresso, and the space has a carefully considered atmosphere that suits both a solo coffee and a full group brunch. A few minutes east along Columbia Street, Proud Up at 418 East Columbia offers a more straightforward roster of eggs benedict styles alongside a Meat Skillet Overload and charbroiled salmon, and the kitchen is open Tuesday through Sunday from 8 AM for breakfast service.
Something Different: Epic Grill Silogs, The Babs Kitchen, and De Dutch
If you have only ever started a Saturday morning with a standard eggs-and-toast combination, Epic Grill Silogs and Sans Rival at 538 Ewen Avenue in Queensborough will show you what you have been missing. The menu is built around Filipino silog breakfasts, which pair garlic fried rice and a fried egg with a choice of protein including tocino (sweet cured pork), longganisa (Filipino-style sausage), tapa (marinated beef), lechon belly, or bangus (milkfish). The kitchen also does Canadian breakfast standards and sandwiches for anyone at the table who is still warming up to the idea, and the dessert menu featuring ube cake with leche flan and the cashew meringue confection called Sans Rival is genuinely worth the trip on its own. Hours run Monday, Tuesday, and Friday through Sunday from 8:30 AM to 2 PM, so arrive with time to spare because they do fill up.
The Babs Kitchen and Brunch Cafe at 15 Braid Street in Sapperton brings Korean-fusion thinking to the brunch format with dishes like K-Rose Pasta and Dubai Chocolate Pancakes alongside vegetarian-friendly options, and the kitchen also does dinner on Friday and Saturday evenings if you want to make a day of it near Sapperton Station. Hours run Wednesday through Friday from 9 AM to 3 PM and Saturday and Sunday with extended evening service, and hours are worth confirming directly at (604) 525-8624 before you head out. For something more traditional, De Dutch at Unit 102, 1035 Columbia Street near New Westminster Station is open every day from 6:30 AM and serves its signature 12-inch pannekoeken with sweet or savoury toppings alongside a full breakfast menu, making it the earliest reliably open full-service breakfast option in this roundup. De Dutch takes reservations by phone at (604) 521-2288 and the weekend closing time is 4 PM.
New Westminster Breakfast and Brunch: Quick Reference
This quick reference covers the key details for each spot in our guide, from weekend morning plans to an early fuel-up before a day of exploring.
Use this as your at-a-glance cheat sheet when deciding where to go based on opening time, location, or what kind of meal you are after.
Where to Grab Coffee Without a Full Sit-Down Meal
Not every morning calls for a full brunch spread, and New Westminster has a couple of solid options when a good coffee and a pastry are all you need. Waves Coffee House at 715 Columbia Street is open from 6 AM on weekdays and 8 AM on weekends, making it a practical early stop on Columbia Street for espresso drinks and light bites before the full brunch crowds arrive. There is a second location at 599 Sixth Street in Uptown if you are already in that part of the city.
Moodswing Coffee and Bar at 655 Front Street is an art-filled spot near the Quay that serves organic coffee, fresh sandwiches, and pastries and transforms into a cocktail lounge on Friday and Saturday evenings. We recommend calling ahead before visiting to confirm current hours and operations, as the business has faced some documented challenges in recent years. For a full round-up of coffee options across the city, our guide to the best coffee shops in New Westminster covers the neighbourhood cafe scene in more depth.
Planning Tips for Breakfast and Brunch in New Westminster
Timing matters at several spots in this guide. Epic Grill Silogs in Queensborough closes at 2 PM and gets busy on weekend mornings, so arriving closer to the 8:30 AM opening is the smarter move if you want to avoid a wait. The Babs Kitchen extends its hours into the evening on weekends, which makes it one of the few spots where you could do a late-morning brunch and stay on for an early dinner without moving. De Dutch opens at 6:30 AM every day of the week, which makes it a practical choice before an early appointment near New Westminster Station.
For the waterfront experience, the two Fraser River breakfast spots sit close together at Westminster Quay and are easy to combine with a walk along the riverfront before or after your meal. Angelina’s Dutch Corner and The Boathouse are both within the Quay area and you can book a table at Angelina’s by calling (604) 520-6468 and at The Boathouse through OpenTable. If you are visiting on a weekday, The Boathouse opens for breakfast at 6:30 AM but the full brunch menu is a weekend-only offering, so plan accordingly.
New Westminster is well-served by SkyTrain, and a good portion of the spots in this guide are reachable without a car. De Dutch and Waves Coffee are a short walk from New Westminster Station, The Babs Kitchen is close to Sapperton Station, and the Quay spots are walkable from the station as well. Queensborough is the one neighbourhood that requires either a car or a transfer to a bus connection, but Epic Grill Silogs is worth the extra effort if Filipino breakfast is something you have not tried before. For more on getting around and things to do near the waterfront, our Westminster Pier Park guide is a good companion read.
Questions Often Asked
What is the earliest breakfast spot open in New Westminster?
Waves Coffee House on Columbia Street opens at 6 AM on weekdays, making it the earliest option in the city for coffee and light bites. De Dutch at 1035 Columbia Street opens at 6:30 AM daily and offers a full breakfast menu. The Boathouse at 900 Quayside Drive opens at 6:30 AM on weekdays, so that is your best bet for a waterfront sit-down meal early in the morning on a weekday.
Which New Westminster breakfast spots have a view of the Fraser River?
Angelina’s Dutch Corner inside the River Market building at 810 Quayside Drive and The Boathouse Restaurant at 900 Quayside Drive are the two confirmed waterfront breakfast spots in New Westminster. Both are located at Westminster Quay and look out over the Fraser River. Angelina’s is open from 7 AM daily and The Boathouse from 6:30 AM on weekdays, with weekend brunch service on Saturday and Sunday.
Are there any unique or non-traditional breakfast options in New Westminster?
Yes, a few spots stand out for offering something different. Epic Grill Silogs and Sans Rival at 538 Ewen Avenue in Queensborough serves Filipino silog breakfasts with garlic fried rice, fried eggs, and a choice of traditional proteins including tocino, longganisa, and bangus. The Babs Kitchen at 15 Braid Street in Sapperton does Korean-fusion brunch with dishes like K-Rose Pasta and Dubai Chocolate Pancakes. Banette at 536 6th Street takes an Australian-inspired approach to eggs benedict and pastries.
Which breakfast spots in New Westminster take reservations?
De Dutch at 1035 Columbia Street takes reservations by phone at (604) 521-2288. The Boathouse at 900 Quayside Drive accepts reservations through OpenTable. Angelina’s Dutch Corner at 810 Quayside Drive also takes reservations by calling (604) 520-6468. Most of the other spots in this guide, including Bruncheria, Banette, and Proud Up, do not have confirmed reservation systems and operate on a first-come basis.
