argo cafe

precious little for vegetarians here, folks.

good food at great price. ate there today after seeing them featured on 'you've tot to eat here'. diner is small and divey looking but brings you back to the 'old day's' - not a bad thing if you like nostalgia. food did not disappoint, was decently presented and delicious. hubby had duck salad which wasn't even on today's daily special but owner was very accommodating. good tender duck chunks and dressing was just enough, not drenching the fresh crisp varied lettuces and mango. i had the seafood pasta with rose' sauce which was quite good although it seemed a little strange that the sauce was white and they threw in some red pesto? that when i mixed it up, gave me the rose' sauce. we ordered a smoked chicken penne pasta with spinach and mushroom sauce to go as well for our son at home and it was equally delicious. for the price, the portion is very good compared to more expensive restaurants. we shared a vanilla milkshake which was awesome, not too thick and not too watery and just the right sweetness - reminiscent of an old fashion milk shake. we bumped into some friends there who also was there for the first time and they agreed the food was great and they would be back too. would highly recommend and we'll definitely be back to try the vast array of 'fine' food they serve for such a small 'hole in the wall' type place.

i can't shake the feeling that this place is dirty. but the burger was pretty normal, doesn't leave an impression like vera's.

i could be happier if i tried their other dishes.

2 words, cheap and delicious. we had the omelets, both were great. very smll
menu. this place is cash only

argo cafe is in a building on a block in a neighbourhood where not much has changed (lately). the olympic village’s gleaming rigid order preens a few blocks away, but here on ontario street, it’s still more or less 1954, the year the cafe opened. plain (order from the list on the wall) and simple (theresa and i sat at a kermit-green formica table) the argo offers friendly service and decent diner-style food. i had the platter – a breakfast combo of bacon, ham or sausage, two eggs, potatoes, toast and french toast or pancakes for a super cheap $7.50. the sausages were meh (tiny and overcooked) but the home-mad

the argo cafe is the epitome of a greasy spoon. the servers and owner know the names of all the regulars and know the latest dirt on what's going on in their lives at the moment. to say this place has character would be the ultimate of understatements. you feel like you're a friend, even though you know no one.

shockingly good. nobody tell them or anybody else that the food is fantastic and could be priced much higher, love this secret legend. tell no one and do not post on food review sites. i will never judge a book by its cover again.

i was worried that if too many people knew about this amazing restaurant it would get too popular and i’d never be able to get a table, and the prices would go up. but then i googled  “ argo cafe” and realized everybody already knows. i was keeping a secret for nothing. greedy. for those who don’t know, argo is a hole in the wall, off the beaten track. if you are having trouble finding it, look for the crowd of construction workers loitering on the corner. (or, if you are looking for work as a construction laborer go stand outside the argo , someone will pick you up). argo is open early, and closes early, so you want to get there for lunch. they’ve got a regular menu of standards; breakfast, burgers, clubhouse, chow mein, etc. but you must look past this to the “daily specials” menu. there you will find not one, not two or three, but ten or more (!!!) daily specials. and this stuff is gourmet! we’re

since i don't watch tv anymore (no, not even the food network), i'm probably the last foodie in vancouver to know about argo cafe . the one line on the website says it all: "downtown food, at [an] east van price". and oh -- cash only. the location is remarkably unappealing with small windows that afford barely a proper glimpse inside. right next door is the pedal bike depot. maybe ironically, just one street over on quebec is organic lives . not too far away is the olympic village and more new condos and gentrification, so if you have argo cafe on your list, i'd go sooner than later. even with the building boom slowed down, it's likely that gentrification will eventually wipe out the entire block in which this comfortably priced greasy spoon presently resides. the argo cafe is open 7am to 4pm, monday to friday, closed weekends and holidays. the kitchen switches over to the lunch menu at 11am. we were told the place is basically non-stop busy all day. still, it's diner food and not cand

i made a special request for a salmon burger with tartar sauce and it was cooked magnificently! the salmon tasted delicious and was cooked perfectly; not overcooked or undercooked. it was also seasoned lightly with some salt and cooked so the first layer was slightly crispier. something interesting in the burger was the coleslaw paired as part of the burger. i found it surprisingly refreshing due to the crunchy nature of the veggies. not a fan of pickles and onions, but that's just a matter or personal preference. i also like how they toasted the buns a little but it st

four-star food, two-star price.. the place looks sketchy on the outside, and it looks like it's transplanted from the forties, but the food definitely isn't. the daily specials are worth checking out, and you can see and taste the detail put in. be sure to ask about the desserts. the pavolvas only show up every so often, but mine came with two scoops of sorbet and fruit compote. and a tiramisu where you can clearly taste the espresso inside (the lady said that they ground the beans that morning for the espresso just to make the dessert - after tasting it, i'll believe that).

not a café - a diner. a teamster recommended this place (and that says alot!). above average diner food from a charming, but dilapidated hole in the wall.

the décor is retro, but really run down, kinda sticky, and in desperate need of reinvention. avoid having to use the loo.

the daily special menu is impressive. there's everything from duck confit and lamb chops to burgers and fries.

for some bizarre reason tho, they just don't know how to cook regular rice. it's always mushy! time to invest in a rice cooker.

best kept secret. the word is out. this diner is the best palce for a $10 buck lunch. every order includes a choice of two home made soups. bring cash because they don't take any cards.
the place is always busy for breakfast lunch, but turn the tables quickly. if you are by yourself, look for a spot at the counter. their asian fare is authentic and the meat dishes are savoury classics.
the secret is out though and this place is crazy busy. if you can wait try 1:30 or can't wait 11:30 if you are in a hurry.

bang for your buck fine dining. an unassumming hole in the wall dive with unexpected european and chinese meals,

i used to have a category for small restaurants (e.g. eateries) but since i don’t make the distinction anymore, it’ll be ok if i categorize this as a restaurant. tanya took me there for lunch as her office is in the neighbourhood (mount pleasant) and i li