The Babs Kitchen & Brunch Cafe has been a New Westminster favourite since opening in 2017, known for generous brunch portions and a cosy, sunlit dining room on 3rd Street. If you love flavour-forward comfort food done thoughtfully, this is the spot I tell friends about first. Their signature shakshuka and house-smoked pulled pork Benny attract regulars from Uptown to the Fraser River, and the café’s approachable vibe makes it easy to linger over a second cup of coffee.

On the menu you’ll find classics with a twist: buttery lemon ricotta pancakes, a robust smoked salmon scramble, and seasonal grain bowls that highlight local produce. They roast coffee in small batches on site, and their espresso-based drinks are made with beans from a Vancouver roaster they’ve partnered with since 2019. Babs Kitchen also runs a weekend bakery counter with fresh sourdough loaves, kouign-amann and a rotating sour cream coffee cake. For groups, the team offers brunch packages for 10 to 40 people, and they cater neighbourhood events with boxed brunches or full hot platters.

The staff here know the menu and the regulars by name. The kitchen team includes a head cook with over a decade of brunch experience in Metro Vancouver, and servers take time to explain dishes and accommodate dietary needs, including gluten-free and vegan options. Food is prepared openly in a compact 800-square-foot kitchen, so you can see eggs being cracked and hollandaise whisked to order. The service pace is relaxed but attentive, perfect for weekend catch-ups or a deliberate weekday pause.

Locals choose Babs Kitchen because it feels like belonging, not just a pit stop. They support nearby markets, host monthly charity breakfast fundraisers, and make space for community art on the walls. Drop by for a late-morning meal or call ahead to reserve a table.

Phone: 604-525-8624
Website: https://thebabskitchen.com/