Gigi Blin Market Cafe

Top lunch spots in Vancouver’s Marpole neighbourhood

Located inside a restored heritage building, this serene, white-walled café is ideal for enjoying a secluded meal away from bustling Granville Street. In addition to its stylish coffee bar, Gigi Blin’s revolving daily menu of European-inspired lunches includes grilled sandwiches on sourdough, ham and cheese croissants, and soups with playful names like Rockin’ Moroccan and Nonna's Chicken Fettuccini. For those with dinner preparations in mind, the café doubles as a gourmet market and is well stocked with a variety of pastas, fresh sauces, olives, spreads, and even hand-