Templeton, Granville
16 people recommendvia r/askvan, r/vancouver16 comments cited below
What people say, in short
People recommend Templeton, and several describe the Granville Street spot as a retro or classic diner. One says its pancakes are tasty, a couple mention the milkshakes, and one suggests it as a budget diner with all-day breakfast, admitting it is not strictly brunch. Another expects shorter waits than at other brunch spots.
Address
The Templeton, 1087 Granville St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1L4, Canada
At a glance
- Best for
- Breakfast
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/achew-beccah in r/askvan · Jun 2026
Suggests Templeton Cafe on Helmcken as an alternative to an old favourite.
- Recommendsu/Just_Browsing_555 in r/askvan · Jun 2025
Lists Templeton on Granville as a nearby recommendation.
- Recommendsu/jessicachachacha in r/askvan · Mar 2025
Names this Granville spot as a breakfast pick.
- Recommendsu/Connect-Policy2686 in r/askvan · Jun 2026
Says they loved the Templeton in the past, after a long gap.
- Recommendsu/luckybullit in r/vancouver · Jan 2024ambience
Describes Templeton as an entertaining, greasy-spoon diner.
- Recommendsu/No_Variety2493 in r/askvan · Mar 2025
Lists this place as great among several spots they suggest.
- Recommendsu/sundaybanking21 in r/askvan · Mar 2025
Ranks this diner first on their list of options.
- Recommendsu/Pheelies in r/askvan · Jul 2026
Simply names The Templeton as a suggestion in reply to the post.
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- Recommendsu/gnosisfrosty in r/askvan · Jun 2026
Describes a retro-style diner with good food, known for classic milkshakes.
- Recommendsu/BCRobyn in r/askvan · Jun 2025wait time
Suggests The Templeton, a retro diner a short walk away, as a closer option likely without long waits.
- Recommendsu/Trellaine201 in r/askvan · Jun 2026
Agrees with an earlier comment that loved the Templeton before.
- Recommendsu/i_drink_and_i_reddit in r/askvan · Apr 2026
Lists The Templeton among brunch suggestions.
- Recommendsu/kdawgdachef in r/askvan · Dec 2025ambience
Says the diner look and food are appealing, and the shakes are good, though parking may be tricky.
- Recommendsu/The_T0me in r/askvan · Dec 2024value
Suggests it as a budget diner with all-day breakfast and generous portions; admits it isn't strictly brunch.
- Recommendsu/Amiedeslivres in r/askvan · Jul 2024taste
Describes the Granville spot as a classic-style diner with tasty pancakes.
- Recommendsu/stretchysmegma in r/askvan · Jun 2024
Names The Templeton as a direct suggestion.
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