Many of my friends have been telling me that I ‘MUST’ try Cafe Zen in Kitsilano. Well I finally did and can confidently say that I did not like it. They are known best for their Eggs Benedict- which to my horror I saw were all pre-made sitting in the kitchen. Therefore, it doesn’t matter how you order them since they all come out the same. The hash browns were pre-made (assuming from Costco) and the hollandaise sauce was off and tasted too strong and salty. I for one will not go back. The food was average and the service less than average. We were double charged and when we brought it to the servers attention, she angrily tried to explain the amount on the bill to us twice. The second time she realized she was wrong and went away to re-calculate the bill with no apologies.
However, I’m sure there is a reason there are long line ups on the weekends. I guess if you are looking for an average breakfast for reasonable prices in this area then its a reasonable spot…other than that it beats me.
