The Uncommon Cafe
477 Powell Street V6A 1G7 Vancouver, BC, Canada

CLOSED // Enjoy your long snowey weekend! See you on Tuesday.

BREAKFAST // The sun might be glimpsing but I need something warm and comforting! Our house stuffed buns should do the trick! Eggs, jalapeno jelly, gooey cheddar. Eat up! . .... . #baking #buns #vegetarian #breakfastbun #thebakefeed #feedfeed #breakfast #604food #food52 #vancouvereats #yvrfoodies #madeinstrathcona See more

TRIPLE CHOCOLATE LOVE // + you + = Trifecta Perfection. This week is the week of love. And we love you and chocolate!! Chocolate cupcakes with a rich chocolate buttercream and a double chocolate cookie hat. DAMN! . .... . #chocolate #cupcake #triplechocolate #baking #homemade #dessert #valentines #cafe #eastvan #dtes #strathcona #railtown #yvrfoodies #604food #feedfeed #food52 #eatme See more

TEA // All organic, loose leaf in this house! Our Earl Grey, which I swear is the best in the city, us thanks to @trudyannschai Pimp it up to a London Fog with our homemade lavender syrup. Non-dairy always available. . .... . #tea #earlgrey #londonfog #lavendar #comfort #cafe #cafelife #teatime #warmup #vancouver #eastvan #teacouver #strathcona #leaves #looseleaf See more

PRE-ORDER // Eat without the wait! Pre-order online for pick-up and skip the line. You can order the night before even! Eat well, support local. . .... . #strathcona #eastvan #dtes #vancouver #takeout #eatvancouver #food52 #yvrfood #604food #madeinstrathcona See more

Pre-Orders!! If you're not big on leaving your space, you can always pre-order. It's ready for ya when you walk in the door! Or, get it delivered! Beer, pizza, a muffin, that latte?!! @doordash Link for pre-orders in our bio.... . . . #takeout #delivery #preorder #ondemand #cafe #Fcukcovid #vancouver #eastvan #yvr #railtown #strathcona #yvreats #vancouverfoodie See more

SAFETY FIRST// It's no joking matter - unless it's Chef Luc behind the camera. Mandatory masks, unless seated, now in effect. . .... . #masks #safetyfirst #safety #covid #cafelife #cafe #eastvan #yvr #vancouver #railtown #strathcona #dtes See more

PIZZA FOR A CAUSE // Dine Strathcona. From November 18 to 30 we’re participating in #DineStrathcona, along with other restaurants, cafes, and breweries across Strathcona. Each participating location is offering a feature dish, with $1 for each dish ordered during the campaign donated to @wishdropin. Diners across Vancouver can show their support for our Strathcona food and beverage sector, while helping raise funds for an incredible community organization. We’ll be featuring... our Green Cheese & Yam Pizza, showcased recently by @foodgressing. Spiced & roasted yam rounds with herded ricotta, jalapenos, house marinara & cheese. It's avaliable for take-out and delivery (@doordash @foodee_inc @hungerhub) for those who wish to support Dine Strathcona from the comfort of home. . @madeinstrathcona . #support #community #giveback #pizza #cafe #strathcona #yvr #dtes #railtown #vancouver #eastvan #dinein #takeout #delivery

Dine Strathcona 2020 is a bit different this year but we're still here! Come eat, support and give back to thr community. Details from Good Life Vancouver.... http://goodlifevancouver.com/dine-strathcona-restaurants-/

OFFICE DELIVERIES // Back at work and need a team order? Check out the new guys @hungerhub. All individual orders are bagged separately with your health & safety in mind. Bagged lunch never tasted this good! . .... #lunch #catering #delivery #brownbag #food #corporatecatering #eat #yvr #vancouver #604 #eastvan #orderin #eathere See more

MEATBALLS // Now available for dinner! Trust us, this IS the best Meatball sandwich in town. Deets:: Hand rolled pork & beef balls with fresh herbs and parm AND stuffed with cheese curds. The bread is toasted with garlic confit, ricotta and our beloved marinara. Enjoy Delivery:: @doordash ... Photo:: @pickydiner . . . #meatballs #meatballsub #sandwich #lunch #dinner #eathere #cafe #vancouver #eastvan #604food #eatvancouver #dhfood #eastvaneats #yvrfoodies

STILL HERE // Did you know we've been around for over 5 years? Doors opened July 1, 2015 and we've been proudly serving the DTES ever since. We've had amazing support from our community neighbours, businesses and people. We've received thank you gifts, holiday cards, hugs, laughs, cries. ... We survived the first year, then the second, then Oppenheimer tent city and so far this wild pandemic. All because of you, our customers, our friends, our family. We thank you from the bottom of our . #thankyou #support #community #cafe #dtes #strathcona #eastvan #yvr #yvrcafe #coffeeshop #vancouver #604 #vancouverisawesome #dhvan #eathere

Uncommon Nights now on DoorDash! Get your fix delivered. Wednesday - Saturday from 5pm. https://www.doordash.com//the-uncommon-cafe-va/83926/en-US

GUT LOVE // Looking to eat hard this holiday season so we're prepping with some #booch! Get some! @hoochybooch . .... . #kombucha #gutlove #drinks #buylocal #supportlocal #bc #vancouver #cafe #locallymade #eatvan #strathcona #yvr #dhvan See more

CONTEST TIME!!! We recently had the pleasure of feeding @michaelchoosefood at the cafe for our new #uncommonnights AND we teamed up for a giveaway!! Check out his post for details on how to win a $50 GC!! Contest closes soon. #contest #giveaway #yvr #vancouver #604 #eastvan #strathcona #yvreats #eastvanfoodies #604food #eastvaneats #vanfoodies #feedfeed #eathere #yvrfoodies #foodies #food52 #vancouverisawesome @viawesome #comfortfood #nachos #bestinvancouver #hiddengem

VEGGIES // It might be cold and it's a bit weird out there, but your health, mouth and tummy can still smile. Eat well. Photo Cred:: @heyhangryhippo . .... . #veggies #vegetarian #avotoast #salad #health #healthy #cafe #eathere #vancouver #yvr #604 #eastvan #strathcona #eatyvr #604food #feedfeed #dineathome #takeout #delivery #yvrfoodies See more

DELIVERY // With the sun back out does that mean ciders and pizzas in the park is on? You can find our night menu available Wednesday- Saturday from 5pm on @doordash. Link in bio. Pictured:: Green Cheese & Yam Pizza with local @greenhillcider ... Eat now, cook later, support local! . . #delivery #dinner #pizza #takeout #eatvancouver #feedfeed #604food #yvreats #eastvaneats #foodies #cooklater #yvr #604 #vancouverisawesome #dhvan

SOUPS BACK// Sorry, but yum? Today:: Potato Bacon.

BOB // Have you met Bob? Bacon Onion Bun. Yes, our Bob is tasty! Breakfast, lunch, snack - anything goes! Sauteed onion and bacon with fresh herbs! Get eating. . .... #baking #thebakefeed #feedfeed #food52 #instafood #dhfood #dhvan #eastvanfoodies #yvreats #yvrfdoodies #dtes #strathcona #eastvan #yvr #604food See more

MUSICIANS // Looking for a chill space to jam informally? You're the next contestant!! Grab your or bongo or voice box? Social distancing in effect. Sit at your table, order a beer, eat some food and jam with others at different tables. Live music done the uncommon way. . $5 beers // $5 Hey Yall // litres of wine... . #music #jam #opennight #guitara #livemusic #uncommonnights #jamsession #eastvan #railtown #dtes #strathcona #eastvanbeats #beats #drums See more

NACHOS // It's almost Friday, that's close enough. Thursday is the new Friday in this year of the Covid. Eat them by yourself or with your bubble! Photo Cred:: @sourbrown ... . . . #nachos #snack #treats #dinner #dtes #strathcona #eastvan #yvr #eastvaneats #yvrfoodies #feedfeed #eathere #ddd #uncommonnights #eastvanfoodies #cafelife See more

Uncommon Nights is here!! - https://mailchi.mp/90792daf42eb/uncommon-nights-is-here

MONDAYS // Make them feel like this! Behind the scenes most of the time is Owner and Chef Luc! He's often ridiculous and you can thank him for our world class meatballs and ever popular Braised Chicken Sandwich. Stay uncommon. . .... . #chefs #cheflife #kitchenlife #uncommon #cafelife #vancouver #yvr #eastvan See more

Guys. Check out these amazing pics!! You could eat this. Just, call me.

POPPERS // The Jalapeño kind. These are turning out to be a fav of many! We make them #glutenfree and stuffed with yummy crumbly cheese. Pairs great with this dry Reisling from @arrowleafcellars! Available Wed - Sat from 5pm. #uncommonnights ... . . . #jalapenos #jalapenopoppers #wine #whitewine #eastvaneats #yvrfoodies #eathere #feedfeed #604food #dhfood #ourway #cafelife See more

My Van City is always a great supporter of us! We appreciate all the shares and love! Check out their latest article on us:: https://myvancity.ca/20//09/uncommon-cafe-nights-are-here/

NEW HOURS!! Now open Wed - Thurs evenings from 5pm. Let's get uncommon! #uncommonnights Menu link in bio. . .... #dinner #expantion #food #604food #dhvan #dhfood #vancouverisawesome #yvreats #eastvanlove #eastvaneats #dtes #strathcona See more

CIDER // What are you sipping on this long weekend? @noboatsonsunday will quench that thirst! Supporting local #bc all the way! . . . #weekends #cider #buylocal #bcapples #vancouver #yvr #eastvan #604

BALLS // Now part of our night menu. Balls are anytime treat! Balls & Bread or get it as a Meatball Pizza . . . #meatballs #pizza #homemade #dinner #uncommonnights #eastvaneats #yvrfoodies #604food #feedfeed #eastvanfoodies #foodlovers

NIGHTS // It's time to start calling us for a good time! 604-254-0477. Wednesday - Saturday, 5pm onwards! . .... #dinner #nightservice #uncommonnights #pizza #burritos #vancouver #vancouverisawesome #vancouverevents #yvreats #eastvan See more

In 2 more sleeps you'll be calling us for a good time! Menu now on our website:: www.theuncommoncafe.com Wed - Sat, 5pm onwards.

Happy Sunny Summer Friday!! See you next week for coffee, or beer!

CUSTOMERS // You make us awesome! Our Uncommon team would be bored and useless without you and we love you. You make us laugh, give us love and likes. You hang your guitars and bring bring furry friends to visit. You support us in our need and have kept us going for 5 YEARS STRONG!! So, THANK YOU FOR YOU!!!... . . . #customers #thanks #community #dtes #railtown #strathcona #eastvan #yvr #vancouver #604 #cafe #eastvanlove #support #localbc #vancouverisawesome #dhvan See more

SAUSAGE ROLL // Our chorizo roll is one happy fella. Lunch or snack he's here to make your tummy happy! . . . #sausageroll #sausage #chorizo #lunch #baking #puffpastry #food52 #eatvancouver #yvr #yvreats #eastvan #eastvanfoodies #604food #vancouverisawesome

UNCOMMON NIGHTS // Sept 4 & 5 - Grand Opening of #uncommonnights. Make a seating reservation for 20% off all weekend! Menu online (link in bio), all #bc wine & beer & can alcohol beverages! ... . . #cafe #pizza #burritos #beer #wine #supportlocal #vancouverisawesome #dhfood #dhvan #events #strathcona #madeinstrathcona #dtes #railtown #eastvan #yvr #yvreats #604 #604food #eastvanfoodies @scoutmagazine @dailyhivevancouver @viawesome @dishedvancouver @districtlocal @narcitycanada @vancity.buzz @populistvancouver See more

Looking for something fun to do September long weekend? Join us for our launch of #uncommonnights!! Book your seats and get 20% off. Social distancing & Covid rules apply. So does great burritos and beer. And pizza and wine.

JOIN - US // We're looking for a super fun weird person to join our family. Part-time for now. Email your resume to: [email protected] or come on by! . . . #hiring #server #barista #cafe #vancouver

KEEPING COOL // We do what we can to represent great local drink businesses. What do you put in your mouth? @guayaki totally organic with a super high caffeine count. @hoochybooch keeping your body healthy and your mouth happy.... @dickiesginger our fav guy in town with the best ginger beer around, spicy! @drinkwize the new kid! Made from coffee leaves for the ultimate sustainability & with only 1 gram sugar. . . . #icedtea #beverage #supportlocal #cooldown #drinks #kombucha #yerba #604 #604drinks #eastvan #yvr #strathcona #railtown #dtes

El LOBO // The wolf. Be strong & mysterious. Dark & bold. Live. . . . #coffee #ellobo #uncommoncoffee #coffeeroaster #roastery #cafe #vancouver #yvr #eastvan #strathcona #dtes #604 #coffeesnob

FLOWERS // Happy spider plants up in here. Summer makes me calmer, the heat slows us down and we get time to appreciate the tiny things. . . . #summer #bloom #flowers #spiderplant #plants #gardening #cafe #decor #yvr #vancouver #eastvan #strathcona #dtes #railwon #604

BEWARE the TV Crew takeover happens again! See you Wednesday July 29!

BE AWARE :: Chupacabra says see you Monday July 27th. The new series on @ctv, Make It Right, is in the hood helping out the Powell Street Getaway and our space is their spill over. Have a great long weekend. . .... #film #tvcrew #community #cafe #vancouver #eastvan #dtes #makeiteight See more

BURRITOS // We're testing out recipes and rolling with this Chimichurri Chicken! More flavors coming soon. . . . #burrito #chimichurri #lunch #chickenwrap #flavours #feedfeed #food52 #eathere #scratchkitchen #craftfood #homemade #cooking #eastvan #hiddengem #yvreats #foodies #vancouverisawesome #dhfood

Back tomorrow!!! Sorry Uncommon friends. Absence makes the heart grow fonder they say.

CROISSANTS// The only thing better than a butter croissant is a stuffed one! What's your fav filling? Croissants from @plaisirsucrevancouver & stuffed by Chef Jordan. . .... . #croissant #breakfast #baking #mornings #fridays #bakefeed #feedfeed #food52 #eatvancouver #yvrfood #eastvanfoodies #strathcona #dtes See more

OPEN // We're back, bright & beautiful! Come visit. Thanks to all the hard work of my parents (@judyv_pb), chef Luc @uncommonchef, @stew_wimpy, @flexnwithkristi, my man Rick and Axel the dog, for her input, advice and beautiful wallpaper: @nelavision and the never ending support, vision expertise and all around rockstar @agoodchicktoknow. Surround yourself with great people and great things happen! . .... . #design #redesign #decor #decorating #wallpaper #plants #cafe #vancouver #yvr #strathcona #railtown #eastvan #dtes #restaurantmakeover See more

Guess what! Shhhh..... don't tell anyone, it's a secret. My Van City https://myvancity.ca/2020/07/01/uncommon-nights-is-coming/

We needed a Covid haircut ok. But seriously, 5 years later and it's time for a refresh!! Happy Canada Day and see you on Monday! . . . #renovation #painting #decor #redecorating #design #restaurantmakeover #vancouver #eastvan #yvr #eastvan #strathcona #restaurant #cafe

We're looking at our 5 year anniversary tomorrow. Looking back sometimes helps seeing forward. Check out the store front in ages past!

PIZZA // For a cafe, we make a lot of pizza. Soon we will be making even more. Guess why!! . . . #pizza #baking #chef #nights #uncommonnights #cafe #dtes #railtown #eastvan #strathcona #madeinstrathcona #eastvaneats #yvrfoodies #yvr #604food #vancouverisawesome #dhfood

SCONE LOVE // Bake them, eat them. We've made it that simple. Seriously, our scones are now available to buy frozen unbaked! Bake from frozen in 18mins. 6 in pack, what's not to like!? Available for delivery with @doordash or add onto your produce order with @juvalicious or visit us in house!... Available flavours: Cheese & Chive or Cranberry, Orange & White Chocolate . . . . #scones #baking #thebakefeed #cafelife #vancouverisaweaome #dhfood #food52 #yvrfoodie #eastvaneats #madeinstrathcona