deacon's corner

deacon's corner, a new old school diner, is aiming to bring a little bit of personality to the far edges of gastown. they serve classicdinerstyle breakfasts at reasonable prices to an up and coming, but still sketchy part of

this is a casualdinerspecializing in american comfort food. they have two locations, one in kits and one in gastown. i've visited their kits location several months ago and decided to check out their gastown location. during the latter visit, i had their big mountie and southern belly biscuit. while neither dish was perfect, i quite enjoyed both, in particular their french toast and pulled pork. the food was very hearty and filling, and the prices are quite reasonable. service-wise, the staff weren't the most attentive, but they are quite cheerful and friendly. all in all, this is a place that i'd recommend checking out for some tasty, hearty american comfort food.

big mounties ($15.50):
4/5
this consisted of three slices of french toast sandwiching a layer of pulled pork and a piece of fried chicken, and was topped with two eggs. i loved the french toast: they were soft and fluffy with a wonderful sweet fragrance of cinnamon. the fried chicken was not the greatest: even though it was reasonably juicy for white meat and well-seasoned, the breading was quite soggy. i did really enjoy their pulled pork however, which was very tender and juicy, and d a nice sweetness, which i like in my pulled pork. personally, i'd go with their pulled pork monte cristo, which is a similar dish but missing the top layer of fried chicken.

southern belly biscuit ($13.50):
3.5/5
this consisted of bacon, an egg, cheddar cheese, biscuits, and two sausage patties, all topped with gravy and slices of jalapeno peppers, and came with a side of hashbrowns. i found the biscuits themselves to be a bit too soft and soggy, without any discernable flavour; i actually preferred the ones from jethros a bit more. the gravy was not overly thick/gummy, but was also a bit bland for my taste. the meat was tasty however: the bacon was quite crispy and the sausage patties were tender, juicy, and had a nice spicy flavour. the jalapenos also helped lend more flavour to the dish. i also really enjoyed their hashbrowns, which were shredded and very crispy on the outside and was also quite well-seasoned.

summary:
food: 4/5
price: 4/5
service: 3.5/5
overall: 4/5
recommendations: pulled pork monte cristo, french toast

deacon's corner has the perfect balance of old schooldinermeets contemporary cool foodie hangout. do not let my photographs fool you. there were always people coming in and out of deacon’s corner with smiles on their faces and a nice thing to say. (i just like to try and respect people’s privacy when i can.) in fact the serving staff were so super friendly and cheerful, you can not help but be in a good mood when you visit.

one of the guests told us that before their recent renovations the place truly looked like it had been plucked out of the 60s, but with all the wear and tear, so the changes were great improvements. i loved it. a perfect blend of retro and modern.

we both ordered the carolina pulled pork and pancakes but got the mini (yes, that is the small portion) which chef j. c. (juan carlo) used his creative and artistic foodie talents to make extra special for us! oh my goodness i could not stop laughing when this adorable plate came to our table!

and wow, wow, it was so good! the eggs were butter-basted, the pulled pork sweet but not too sweet, absolutely delicious, and i think those were the fluffiest pancakes i have ever had. i have not stopped thinking about this delicious brunch since i indulged…

deacon’s corner may not have been around since the 50s (they opened in 2009) but it has to be one of the coolest diners i have ever visited. its location bridges east van and gastown so its setting is a little rough around the edges but the customers and staff make it feel like home.

it was the perfect brunch. everything was charming and the food? omg, the food was so delicious. i must go back!

retrodinerwith friendly service. cheap food just ordered a vegetarian scramble for breakfast & its 4pm. we were jet lagged lol!! food is simple but very filling, generous serves

drive by this place everyday and i've had it recommended by multiple people. i finally tried it yesterday and had the chicken and biscuits with gravy, it came with a decent size piece of fried chicken, buttermilk biscuits, country gravy, 2 eggs and hashbrowns. it all tasted great and would definitely order it again. the chicken was cooked well, not dry and had a good crunch and flavour. the biscuits were a tad dry but the taste and gravy made up for it, the hashbrowns were you're standarddinerhashbrowns and eggs were cooked perfectly. service was quick and friendly, i got there just before the lunch rush and it seemed to fill up quick. i will definitely be returning.

after being declined breakfast 10 minutes to the 2pm cutoff at the “urban fare”, we were searching for an all day breakfast joint downtown. i recalled a previous trip here and now suggested this all day breakfastdinerto meet my our needs now. the entrance was a set of heavy double doors, made of wood and accented in cast iron. past them was a warmdinerwith hardwood floors and faux leather booths. although the sign instructed you to find a clean seat and help yourself, one of the staff is sure to greet you upon entry and repeat the same message.

one-liner: decentdinerwith great fried chicken making for a hearty meal
highlight: southern fried chicken
recommended for:dinerlovers
would i go back? yes.

check out my blog post for the full review!

i love benny's and this was a decent attempt, but definitely not a favourite.  the eggs were nicely poached, but the hollandaise and the hashbrowns were disappointing.  it is a cutedineratmosphere, but we waited a long time for service and even the coffee was disappointing.

good food but bad menu. i went to deacon's corner a couple of time and every time the food quality is getting better , but one thing that bothers me every single time is how unappealing and outdated their menu is. i understand thedinerconcept but the menu is not profesionally designed , full of mistakes and just give me headache !!! i like this little joint but a redesign of the menu needs to be done !

a solid breakfast place!. a nicedinerfeel joint with a good menu selection. the staff are friendly and the food is tasty. my wife ordered the "little carolina pulled pork & pancake" and i got the "farmers scramble". the service is quick and served nice and hot. it's very laid back inside and not super squished and stuffy like some other breakfast places. overall, it was enjoyable.

great diner. as with all my reviews, i simply boil it down to whether i would come back or not.

in the case of deacon's corner? i would most definitely come back!

great room, on point with the bestdinerofferings and good value.

all in all, gooddinerfood with great portion size. price isn’t the cheapest, but it’s definitely worth coming back/checking out! (c: check out their menu on their website!).

this one was at deacon's corner . this is a realdinerwith the chairs, decor and music. if you have not heard of it nor tried it, it is worth the trip the menu is larger than typical diners' menu with an all-day breakfast items; but alas, no milkshake. given my first breakfast was so light, i thought i better have a real breakfast now. healthy business breakfast part 2 - good old southern boy; eggs with house made chili and cheddar cheese, corn grits, bacon, hash brown and healthy whole wheat toast deacon's corner 101 main street vancouver, bc www.deaconscorner.ca  

hit & miss. i love finding a super little place to tell people about so when i tried deaon's corner i thought it was like my brother used to say: " the service may be bad but the food... is terrible!" in essence deacon's corner tries so hard and has every chance of being a well-run, happening place but it just doesn't quite make the grade. the atmosphere has yet to be fully realized, it needs a focus. desperate for that downhomedinerfeel it lacks the warmth and welcoming atmoshere. the staff seems very anxious and ill at ease. they sell t-shirts and muffins side by side on there display behind the cash so it is just plain weird. and the food is just so so. save your money and go to subway. i give it a d+

if you’re looking for good old fashioneddinerfood then you should give deacon’s a try on the weekend or bright and early (open at 7am on weekdays) before work.