lucy's eastside diner

kick butt!. you don't go to lucy's for good food... it's great atmosphere and even better hours. when you're feeling for something to satisfy that late night hunger, lucy's is best bro!! their peanut butter milkshake is dynamite!!

i am writing this review as i'm sitting in the restaurant right now. i just ordered a fried chicken sandwich and ate half, when i picked up the second half, i was disgusted to discover there was mold on my bread...... i told the waiter about it, and all he did was say sorry and took it away. then he said "do you want another one? no right?" i said no, and he just walked off. this is absolutely disgusting. do not come here.

nothing horribly bad but nothing spectacular neither. unless we're in the area and really needed something quick...well, we may consider returning since they open 24/7.

better than denny's. i live near lucy's and like it. it's a fun place, and can be packed at 3pm or 3am.

the angry birds dinner is pretty good, as is the mac 'n' cheese w bacon. and the caesars are pretty good too. it's surprisingly cheap compared to the other places on main.

service can take a while, but the girls working there are funny and friendly.

the hashbrowns suck and they should definitely change them.

some of the poorest service i have received in the greater vancouver area. overpriced, vey little seating, had to wait over a half hour for eggs at midnight. overall, bad.

been here several times and it's always been quite good.

however, this evening where i was seated, out from nowhere, i saw a cockroach. it was crawling along the wall, inches from me. i moved to another table by the entrance.

burger and soup was just ok. took quite awhile to arrive from the kitchen.

food: 3.5/5
cleanliness: 2/5 based on that cockroach.

unfortunately, i'm not sure if i'll be back.

an east van staple. open 24 hours and their food is comforting and cheap and delicious. the milkshakes are kind of the best. and the service is always killer. highly recommend. i tell all my friends who are headed to mount pleasant to hit this place up for a bite.

this place was featured on john catucci's you gotta eat here(food network) it's located on main street and 11th avenue this little diner is a diamond in the rough a complete gem never call it a dive or a hole in a wall this place has some serious class. i ordered the lucy's triple threat and a black coffee the food was insanely delicious the service was extremely friendly and attentive i would definitely recommend this place. this place is opened 24 hours and is crazy busy bring your appetite and a bit of patience

over the years the quality of food here has slipped a bit. it does not mean the food is horrible, but just not what it once was. we wouldn't go out of our way anymore for lucy's, but more of a place to go eat and wind down after a night of drinking. if it does get busy, be prepared to wait and the service can be slow.

the latter is a casual, 24-hour joint located on main street, not far from broadway that serves up a menu of casual diner breakfast, lunch, and dinner items. during my visit, i had their pulled pork pancakes and mac n cheese with bacon. both of the dishes were tasty, and the prices were extremely affordable. service was casual but friendly. all in all, after my visit, i can say that i left saying "i love lucy". i highly recommend checking this joint out if you are in the mood for some hearty comfort food at bargain prices.

p.s. they also have a pretty epic and tasty-looking eating challenge (uncle grant).

pulled pork pancakes ($10):
4/5
this came with three pancakes, a small dollop of pulled pork, a side of hashbrowns, and an egg. the pancakes were a tad flat and chewy, but still tasty, and contained some pulled pork baked in the middle. the pulled pork was quite tender and flavourful, with a nice sweetness that i really enjoyed - i did find it to have a slightly pungent spice that i didn't particularly care for. i really enjoyed the hashbrowns, which were like small diced fries, and were very crispy on the outside while tender on the inside.

mac n cheese + bacon ($9.25 + $3):
4/5
the noodles were well-coated in a rich, creamy sauce, as well as a good amount of cheese. i did find the noodles themselves to be a bit too soft. the dish on its own was also a bit on the bland side and could use more salt/seasoning. however, the addition of the bacon really helped add flavour to the dish.

came here on a late thursday afternoon so the place was pretty empty. i ordered the classic burger combo which came with fries and a pint of vancouver island's lucky larger. the burger is just a regular burger but i really liked the fries with aioli sauce and the larger was extremely light and refreshing.

do not waste your money here. food quality was absolutely terrible. we ordered french toast, the fried egg sandwich, and the uncle e's chorizo hash. hashbrowns were stale and tasted as if they were pre cooked & reheated in a microwave. the chorizo was questionable - resembled leftover dried out mystery meat. the french toast was bland and dry. and the fried egg sandwich was a sloppy mess. i'm definitely one who enjoys unique settings and this place had a great vibe but the food was complete trash! the milkshakes were the only thing worth paying for but you could honestly probably find better ones elsewhere. also a side note for anyone who is grossed out by bugs the way that i am - this place was filled was flies and i don't appreciate having to wave them away and out of my face as i'm trying to eat. disgusting!

i ordered a plate of fries which were soggy. my husband's apple pie came with soft serve instead of ice cream. terrible service, even when not busy. i won't be coming back here.

quite a laid back diner . i don't think they even care you are sitting around . extremely filling for the price . the milkshake portions are huge ! you can get a junior one and it will suffice. they don't completely know what a salad is . but the burgers are good .

i remember hearing about lucy’s east side diner on one of those infinitely repeated “top 10 breakfast” lists from vancity buzz and was intrigued by it once i looked it up on yelp, though never had the opportunity to try it! was originally planning to hit up jethro’s on this snowy day, but given how the lineup went out the door, we decided to try this instead!