12 places to have brunch in Vancouver on New Year's Day

Whether you're recovering from a late night of partying or preparing to take a freezing afternoon dip in the ocean for the Polar Bear swim, brunch is a must for the first day of the year.

From greasy spoons to dim sum, here's a list of 12places that are open for brunch on New Year's Day 2018.

1. Nelly's Grill

Classic breakfast menu and a favourite go-to spot in Kits. Brunch specials planned for New Year's Day.

Serving breakfast: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Address: 2061 West 4th Avenue
Price: $$-$$$
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2. Cafe Deux Soleils

Community vibe and family-friendly restaurant on Commercial Drive. Lots of healthy, reasonably priced options. They don't take reservations but there's plenty of seating available.

Serving breakfast: 9 a.m. to4 p.m.
Address: 2096 Commercial Drive
Price: $$
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3. Fable Diner

Serves classics like bennies and huevos rancheros but also has twists on the menu such as the roast duck pancake and West Coast toast.

Serving breakfast: 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Address: 151 East Broadway.
Price: $$
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4. BandidasTaqueria

The all-vegetarian restaurant serves Mexican-inspired breakfasts all day until midnight.

Serving breakfast: 10 a.m. to12 a.m.
Address:2781 Commercial Drive.
Price: $$-$$$
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5. Forage

Downtown restaurant specializing in sustainable, locally-grown food like Two Rivers sausagesand omelette with Okanagangoat cheese.

Serving breakfast: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Address:1300 Robson Street.
Price: $$$
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6. Yolk's Restaurant and Commissary

Perfectly poached eggs with endless options for personal customizations. Alsoserves stacks of pancakes and waffles.

Serving breakfast: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Address:1598 East Hastings St. or 546 West Broadway
Price: $$
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7. Jam Cafe

Rustic city vibe serving everything from chicken and waffles to buttermilk biscuitsandwiches.

Serving breakfast: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Address:556 Beatty Street.
Price: $$$
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8. BierCraft Bistro

Huge selection of Belgian and craft beers on tap in the heart of Cambie village, UBC and Commercial Drive. Also has a brunch menu.

Serving breakfast:11:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.
Address:3305 Cambie Street,1191 Commercial Drive or3340 Shrum Lane.
Price: $$$
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9.Jethro's Fine Grub

Hearty, generous servings of breakfast essentials.

Serving breakfast: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Address:3420 Dunbar St. and3455 Fraser Street.
Price: $$-$$$
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10.The Belgard Kitchen

Steak and eggs, coconut chia pudding and Postmark stout sausage skillet it's brunch, with a twist. Also serves beer, wine and mimosas.

Serving breakfast: 11a.m. to 3p.m.
Address:55 DunlevyAvenue.
Price: $$$
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11. Shanghai Lu Restaurant

If dim sum is on your breakfast wish list, this is the place to go.

Serving dim sum: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Address:705 West Broadway.
Price: $-$$
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12.Dutch Wooden Shoe Cafe

Simple diner serving European-style breakfast like Dutch pancakes.

Serving breakfast: 9a.m. to 3 p.m.
Address:3292 Cambie Street.
Price: $-$$
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