When the weather turns gray and wet, sometimes you just want to eat a hearty meal that reminds you of home. Here are some Vancouver hideouts where you can satisfy your craving for home-cooked comfort food without having to pick up a pot or turn on the oven.
The Irish Heather is a Gastown pub with loads of Old World charm. They’ve perfected pub-style comfort food with their fish and chips and their flaky, bubbling pot-pies. And if you’ve been missing Mom’s homemade Sunday-night dinners, reserve a spot at their community long-table events for a filling meal of roast beef, Yorkshire pudding, potatoes and gravy.
Burgoo has all the classics mastered. From gooey baked mac and cheese to rich beef bourguignon and thick homemade soups, they all hit the spot on a cold, rainy day. And with four charming locations to choose from in North Van, Point Grey, Kitsilano, and Mount Pleasant, this comfort-food haven is never too far out of reach.
With 50 soups on their rotating menu, Liquids and Solids has the best soup selection in town. Grab a piping hot bowl to warm your insides and make it a meal with one of their imaginative grilled paninis. All three locations post their menu online daily, and sell their soup in bulk too in case you want to bring some home.
This food truck ups the ante on the classic after-school snack. Their menu changes often and their grilled cheeses are customizable, but past offerings have included bacon and caramelized apples with Gouda, and Sriracha-infused mayo with chicken and aged cheddar. Are your taste buds tingling yet? Check online for their current downtown parking spot.
The Naam is the vegetarian’s answer to all things comfort food, but will surely keep omnivores happy too. A Kitsilano favourite for more than 30 years, it’s open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, meaning you can eat miso gravy poutine, avocado enchiladas, cheesy nachos or veggie burgers whenever the mood strikes you.