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The Story Cafe - Eatery & Bar
The Story Cafe - Eatery & Bar
4.6
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writtenwren writer
writtenwren writer
19:04 26 Feb 21
This is a FABULOUS little place. I went for breakfast, and I can't believe I didn't know about it until now. I will... definitely be going back, and probably even ordering to go. Right now they are doing dine in, with a reservation. Reservation system is easily done via OpenTable, right from their website. Charming, warm atmosphere, the music was wonderful, and the food quality matches the excellent surroundings. 10/10 in service as well. A newly found gem that will surely become part of my routine.read more
Malcolm Simpson
Malcolm Simpson
01:11 12 Feb 21
Local, friendly, cool, cozy. Good food, good coffee. Quite the gem in an unexpected neighbourhood area. Well worth the... trip. Excellent vibe. Some real passion coming from the kitchen. Happy to see this place busy and doing well during tough times for the hospitality industry. Keep it up!read more
Timothy Leung
Timothy Leung
04:56 01 Feb 21
My wife and I had brunch at The Story Cafe. The food was delicious, the portions were generous, and the service great.... I love the theme and decor of the restaurant. Anyone who love culture and music will love this place.The music was love level so it was easy to talk. We made a reservation and they had a table for us right away. I will suggest to make a reservation if you want to go. Brunch was about $15-$25.Thank you for great dining experience.read more
Chris K
Chris K
05:39 29 Dec 20
On a good night, this is one of the best restaurants in Richmond. Their mushroom burger is pretty much a perfect... burger, every ingredient is executed perfectly and they all come together into something beautiful. The Italian section is a bit more hit or miss depending on how traditional you like your Italian food. Tasty, but definitely not authentic. I'd give 5 stars if not for the fact that they're inconsistent; about 1 in 10 orders, the quality control goes out the window and there are either missing items or poorly made food.That said, the employees very obviously care about customer satisfaction and have been pleasant and helpful every time I've spoken to them. I order from them frequently and will happily continue to do so!read more
Daya Fruhbrodt
Daya Fruhbrodt
02:45 18 Dec 20
The ambiance is amazing. Great music, felt safe with the covid measures. I tried their happy hour menu, their steak... bites are to die for. Coffee and pastries are all great, they even offered to heat up our croissants. I really want to try their brunch because the menu looks amazing. All in all, the perfect middle of nowhere gem of a place.Update: Visited for brunch and was not disappointed. Tried the maple pulled pork French toast. Seating outside is good but the heaters are not very strong.read more
max khan
max khan
21:01 23 Nov 20
The story cafe is definitely a must visit for a rustic feel in an industrial neighborhood located in Richmond. With... amazing Benny's and delicious salmon burgers their specialty is brunch. I truly feel that they do great with adding extra little touches for the comfort and cozy feel. Such as little saucers with niche spoons. The price does reflect the service you recieve here and the staff is top shelf. Take a look at the pictures and see for yourself.. the story cafe should if not already be added to your list of eats around the lower mainland. Keep it up guys I definitely will be coming back for the chicken and waffles and if they don't fail me I will changing this from a 4 star to an amazing 5 star review. Well done guys.read more
Kendra S T
Kendra S T
19:57 14 Nov 20
Came for brunch, lovely little hidden gem. Friendly good service. I got the benny with smoked salmon, yummy and I... appreciated the eclectic variety of fresh fruit. Dad got English breakfast and it was a pretty good portion. The London fog was delicious but would've preferred it in a ceramic vs. Glass cup. Awesome place for a date or to stop on a bike ride. Would definitely return for brunch again and to try dinner menu.read more
Connie K
Connie K
06:01 10 Nov 20
This place is amazing!!! Met my girlfriends there for weekend brunch one day and the ambience and atmosphere is lovely.... The servers are friendly, and the menu has something for everyone! Best of all the salmon is ocean wise! We got the bennies and avocado toast with salad and both were delicious. At the end of our sitting we were sad our time was up, we truly enjoyed the experience. 🙂read more
Samuel Ho
Samuel Ho
00:25 08 Nov 20
I visited here few days ago and I must say this is definitely one of the most unique cafes I've ever been to. Not only... they have a unique style of food, every decoration in the cafe has its own story behind it. I got a chance to speak to the owner and he gave me a quick tour around the cafe. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking to have a unique dining experience!read more
Alnoor
Alnoor
00:45 03 Nov 20
Scones are good went their for happy hour. Basic fare but non happy hour dishes looked good. Atmosphere is very good... and they have jazz music live band at night. Reminds me of some New York bars. Nice place to go at nightread more
Romel Alibudbud
Romel Alibudbud
15:09 24 Oct 20
Excellent place! When you're tired of Asian food and want a great steak or pasta with some unique dishes... go here.... Live music and nice decor. Good service and reasonable prices. Good full service bar too.read more
C
C
04:36 27 Sep 20
Very good food. Higher on the cost wise $$ but not too expensive for some fancy lobster and pasta. Very rustic yet... modern twist to the place. Love the aesthetics. It took awhile and a few tries for us to get our bill (it was like they didn’t want us to pay haha), but other that that it was still good service.read more
Jing Zhou
Jing Zhou
21:23 25 Sep 20
Very nice interior and atmosphere. Staff was friendly and service was quick. I ordered "the titanic" and food was... amazing. Smashed potatoes were cooked perfectly.read more
Janette Barbarona
Janette Barbarona
01:49 22 Sep 20
It was a first time dining experience with friends. Amazed with the good food especially the super size mussels. I... loved the cheesecake and was not disappointed with its taste. We will definitely come back for the food, the place, and the friendly staff.read more
Tisay Visto
Tisay Visto
00:57 21 Sep 20
Lovely experience in having a small party here at Story Cafe to celebrate a miletone of a loved one. Ambience is... perfect. Food was soooo good. Service was awesome. Javiera was so accommodating and very vibrant. Thank you Kingsley for granting my requests and making this very special day so memorable.Recommend to have small, intimate parties in this great cafe.read more
Mohadeseh Arasi
Mohadeseh Arasi
23:05 14 Sep 20
This place is amazing in honestly every way I can think of.The staff... the nicest human beings I’ve met in my life,... and I’m trust me, I’m not exaggerating. Especially this one uplifting lady who works there (blonde hair with an accent - She brings life to the place)The Food... delicious! Subtle and tasty flavours that complement each other. I think the price was fair for what you got.The design... cosy yet classy, with old school music. The music wasn’t too loud (something I’m super sensitive about). LOVE the vibesHighly recommended 😍read more
Dana Christopherson
Dana Christopherson
03:16 08 Sep 20
Food here was good, would go again. Noticed there were no photos of their drink menu online so I made sure to get a few... photos of it. I had the berrylicious frozen sangria slush and it was very nice!read more
Dug Cheng
Dug Cheng
00:12 25 Aug 20
Came here twice and the food did not disappoint one bit. Very generous servings but not a downtown price. Seafood... plaater was amazing with succulent fresh seafood; especially the super sized mussels. The homemade cheesecake was very tasty. They have great entertainment at nights so book in advance.read more
Sherman Chan
Sherman Chan
18:03 15 Aug 20
Nice cozy place to go to get away from everything! Food is nice with a quiet atmosphere to each lunch at. Didn't go... there for dinner but it looks like they have live bands playing there as well which is always a welcomed feature.Prices are reasonable for the portions and parking on the streets is easy enough to come by since its a bit out of the way.Would definitely go again!read more
Percy Cheung
Percy Cheung
05:30 04 Aug 20
We came for brunch and one of the people I was with said best pancake ever... he had the blueberry pancakes and really... like that one side of the pancake was crispy. I will have to try next time. I had the wings, Love meat tender and some of the pesto prawn pizza. All were good as well. The crust of the pizza is different than what I am used to but still good. Friendly service as well. We will come again for brunch or try their lunch/dinner. Make sure you make a reservation as it gets quite busy.read more
Bill Lo
Bill Lo
23:56 29 Jul 20
Love the decorations of this restaurant it allows the eyes to wander and discover tiny details of how everything was... carefully selected. The place is cozy, great for a meal and/or a drink at the patio. Pay attention to the dessert menu, the play-on words are phenomenal. Overall the food and the settings brings a awesome experience. Definitely will go back! (Parking nearby are all free)read more
Brent Bridgewater
Brent Bridgewater
05:16 25 Jul 20
Gave this place another go, and the difference was big. The service was fast and on point. You can really tell the... servers really put care in, especially the owner who was present, friendly and informative. Everyone liked their food, and the presentation was was A+ especially the burgers. The chicken burger was delicious, you can tell it was fresh and handmade with some nice spice. My only recommendation would be to make sure that the bread the burger is served on is fresh everyday. Unfortunately my bun fell apart in my hand as I ate it because it was a bit dry and tasted slightly a day old or so (but my other guest said his burger bun tasted fresh so maybe it was just mine.) Thank you for inviting us in again, this is the type of place Richmond really needs and we are looking forward to coming in again next time to try brunch!read more
Jancis Bautista
Jancis Bautista
08:44 24 Jul 20
Awesome restaurant! Place looks amazing with the retro vibes. Really happy that there's live music in this place. Some... awesome bands playing every night. Doesn't really happen in Richmond, so I'm glad this place exists. It's a great place to hang out with friends and family! Food is also really good!!!read more
Robert Veerman
Robert Veerman
05:17 18 Jul 20
Very awesome gem in Richmond. Easy walk from Bridgeport Station. I live in Downtown and love this spot. Great food... service and live music. West facing patio with a nice summer breeze and phenomenal sunsets.read more
Jerry Lu
Jerry Lu
01:47 17 Jul 20
Food was good for brunch. I didn't get a chance to try the pasta or burgers but the brunch was average, nothing super... amazing.They had good attention to detail as all the fruits including the oranges were cut so the piths were easily removed. This is a sign of quality and what you ultimately pay for. The outdoor seating is dog friendly!read more
Sylvia Lau
Sylvia Lau
02:30 16 Jul 20
I have been to this place a few times already plus ordered takeout for couple times too, I really love this cafe and... their food! Their food quality is good and their environment is very nice and special, I feel so relaxed there. My favourite dishes so far are Titanic, Muschroom Burger, Seafood Linguine, and their signature NY cheesecake, etc. They have live music at some nights too which is a plus, not many places in Richmond has it! I'll definitely come back often and try more of their food and listen to different bands' music! Highly recommended! 👍read more
Vivian Tse
Vivian Tse
06:17 12 Jul 20
Truly original classic deco , excellent food, and most of all , compliment with high quality international music and... songs. Comfortable atmosphere for all occasions. Must come for yourself to experience this Story.read more
Jaki Hui
Jaki Hui
13:27 06 Jul 20
This place is what I would called a designer eatery. I had to say I was enchanted by the intriguing interior and its... retro vibe. The retro toys are fascinating to look at, and you'll know that the owner here has no intention to give you only a good dining experience, but to share his/her view of the best dining experience with you. Definitely an one-of-a-kind eatery out here in Richmond.Food here is unquestionably "instagramable" (see for yourself), and the dishes I have ordered are delicious (go and try for yourself). I would highly recommend their signature dish the 'Titanic'.The dining experience here was exquisite and I had a great time spending my noon time at this place. Great place to spend quality time with your beloved family and friends.read more
Heidi Kwok
Heidi Kwok
03:22 05 Jul 20
A quiet and unique ambience cafe. The food was really good and great service. The latte and English breakfast was... delicious. Will be coming back again to try the lunch and dinner 😛read more
Norman Sung
Norman Sung
22:28 02 Jul 20
The best place to hang around with friends in Richmond with delicious meals, drinks and courteous service. Excellent... parking on streets and parking lot beside. The best thematic musical Cafe and restaurant with all the Golden classics. “Stories goes on” band is playing at evening dinning. Highly Recommended AAA+++read more
Tim Fan
Tim Fan
18:23 02 Jul 20
Great food & service the owner has taste, enjoy his antiques. FOOD is Assume For such quality of food price is in... expensive. mushroom burger must try..house made beef patty with a small spicy touch...one u have it u never go back...10 stars out of five..read more
Yunmi Ju
Yunmi Ju
17:56 02 Jul 20
This is a great place to grab a beer and watch some live music in the weekend night! On weekdays, you can enjoy your... lazy afternoon in the cozy atmosphere with cool, nostalgic old pop music. The story cafe has great vibe with the antique decorations and perfect food. Staff are nice and friendly. I've ordered their pasta, and burgers several times. Their pasta was always perpect and seasoned properly. The meat sauce was rich and flavorful. For their burger, I would say, they have the best burger in Vancouver! Highly recommended!read more
Solar924 Yee
Solar924 Yee
22:15 01 Jul 20
The Story Cafe is my kind of place. It’s a new cafe restaurant in Richmond with delicious food and specialty tea and... coffee drinks. The nostalgic decor makes you feel right at home over dinner or snacks, and best of all is there is live band music in the evening. The Story Goes On band can play Chinese and English pop, jazz, ballads to rock. Very versatile. Check it out. Reservations recommended. See you there sometime.read more
Nancy Yeh
Nancy Yeh
09:09 30 Jun 20
Clam chowder is a bit way too salty, service is a bit slow, but other than that it’s pretty good! The interior is very... nicely designed! Also wanted to order the mushroom burger during lunch time (on the website it says lunch menu is 12-6) but when we’re actually there (3ish) we couldn’t order any lunch itemsread more
Jeffrey Deng
Jeffrey Deng
03:44 27 Jun 20
Great atmosphere and vibe, includes live music. Highly recommend one of the burgers, tasted amazing. Pastries and cakes... were really well made as well.read more
Justin Lee
Justin Lee
03:37 24 Jun 20
Food is awesome here! Excellent service! The waiter was very kind. Me and my girl had the Signature Risotto and lamb... rack, both are wonderful. The lamb rack is really tender, and the seasoning is perfect. The purée is also awesomely mixed with the main dish. Definitely a 5 star restaurant in Van!read more
Gwen Main
Gwen Main
06:51 01 Jun 20
First time trying it out, and we love what we ordered. If you like to take photos, they have cute vintage theme... interior that you will enjoy. I will definitely try again next time. =Dread more
David Dang
David Dang
19:54 27 May 20
I've been here several times now but this will be my first review. I've had the mushroom burger when they first opened... and it was quite nice. Flavourful, and not overcooked at all. What you would expect and how a burger should be. My go to are the pastries and coffee. I get the ham and cheese croissant nearly everytime I come here. I asked the one helping me if all the pastries were sourced but she told me that one of the owners is an actual pastry chef who makes everything fresh daily.It sure does show as it's one of the best croissants I've had. The raspberry scones were just as exceptional. Flavorful and moist. Did not expect to like a scone that much. I've only ever had dry scones and I thought those were what they were suppose to be. Boy was I wrong. This was exceptionally delicious and I'm not a sweets person at all.You are doing a great job Story Cafe.read more
Saryah Niko Alhaj
Saryah Niko Alhaj
19:16 06 May 20
I stumbled upon this place one night while walking around and I have been coming by almost everyday for one of this... delicious goodies. The food is amazing and comes with a free cheesecake if you spend enough, but my favourite part is the place and how well it's designed from the inside. Classical music playing in the background and wonderful service by the amazing Hailey. I do recommend this place to everyone who enjoys coffee, pastries, food, music, and major throwbacks !!!read more
Ash .
Ash .
00:27 02 May 20
WOW! Probably the best burger I've actually had in a long time. And I know my burgers! This thing was well cooked,... seasoned to perfection, fresh toppings, and it wasn't dripping all over with sauce. It had the perfect amount and was not soggy at all when delivered. Can't wait to try other items on the menu! Cheers.Edit - It was so good I went back and tried the Meat Pizza...O my gosh... I'm in love. I'll probably try something for pickup tomorrow to take advantage of the deal!Edit again - Tried the Vegetarian Pizza with the roasted broccoli and mushrooms - wow.Also was lucky enough to win a taste of their soon to be coming out Duck Confit Dish...just unreal how good this thing was! I had a chance to see the inside and it is without a doubt the best decorated space i've seen. Think vintage collectibles that all tell a storey.read more
Froilan Florendo
Froilan Florendo
15:02 25 Apr 20
All of the staff were amazing. The place looks great on their retro design. It was a brief experience with their staff... as the dining section was close but how the staff handled my take out order was awesome. He was able to give me good suggestion on my western style lunch, he was able to anticipate what I want when I had no idea what to order. It turned out that it was a perfect suggestion for lunch. They were able to prepare my food in a short period of time waiting. I felt that the food I had was prepared with care as the plating looks professionally done. My wife and I enjoyed our food together. I will definitely go back and try it again. I hope the dining section of the bar open soon.read more
Charles Wong
Charles Wong
05:12 25 Apr 20
Get the portobello burger, it's an absolute must. This is easily one of the best burgers I've had in a very long time;... the patty, the bun, everything was perfect. The fries were well seasoned, and this burger easily tops off anything commercial like Cactus or Earls, at 3/5 the price.You'll be greeted by soft sounding classics playing outside, and the interior is just absolutely beautiful. You can tell a lot of work was put into designing it and it exudes a distinctive atmosphere. The owner came out to greet us even for just a pick up, and I can't wait to come back and properly sit down next time (it's the perfect date place)A great story, with no end!read more
M Nguyen
M Nguyen
00:07 25 Apr 20
Walkable distance from Bridgeport skytrain stationPick up orders receive 10% off and a free slice of cheesecake for... orders over $25Ordered and picked up the Canadian burger and the mushroom burger, both tasted greatWill come back to pick up pastries the next time!read more
Elton Azurdia
Elton Azurdia
20:26 22 Apr 20
Great environment and vibe! The decor is very original and provides the perfect ambiance for both a casual coffee or a... night out with friends. The food speaks for itself. Highly recommend! Great job guys!read more
Giselle Au
Giselle Au
20:39 20 Apr 20
Delicious food, cosy atmosphere.Serves both coffee and beer.Their food is so good! Especially the almond croissant... and cheesecake both my favorite! should definitely try!read more
Michael Tse
Michael Tse
08:00 14 Apr 20
new open vintage style western food restaurants, don't have to go to downtown anymore for this kind of set up, got... pastry, coffee, beer breakfast, brunch, happy hour, dinner, everything you need!read more
Gagan paul Bains
Gagan paul Bains
05:09 14 Apr 20
First timer, food is delicious! I had the fried chicken sandwich with fries. Seasoned and spiced right amount with nice... flavor profile. Impressive set up, has a nostalgic feel. Service was good and staff was friendly. Excellent overall. Seems to have a nice vibe that brings a sense of community to the neighborhood. Highly recommended.read more
Colin McKenna
Colin McKenna
03:12 01 Apr 20
I ordered the Great Canadian Burger and Truffle Fries and both were perfectly prepared and held well for delivery.... There are only a few good choices in this area and this one is now my Top choice whenever I pass through Richmond. Can't wait to try the rest of the menu! Service, selection, communication, food quality, and price point. This local restaurant is doing it right. Visit them!read more
Daniel Chu
Daniel Chu
20:08 15 Mar 20
Classy interior decorations under the theme of the past decades. Great for family hangouts for brunch, dessert with... the sunset, drinks with light music and fellow buddies.The whole experience just makes me come back often! I am most impressed by the pastries! Not hungry enough or just had a full meal? Just go to the counter and look for a bite or two! Excellent location just couple minutes walk from the Bridgeport station.read more
Raymond Siu
Raymond Siu
19:28 15 Mar 20
A great cafe environment and a relaxing haven in a busy day. Enjoyed the vintage feeling with a coffee and pastries... especially the antiques all over the shop. It is definitely one of a kind restaurant in Richmond with great value. Visit more often!read more
T Cheng
T Cheng
09:47 15 Mar 20
Adorable cafe with wide open area. The atmosphere is great and unique. Baked goods and coffee are both awesome. Really... loved their lava cake which very flavourful and lightly sweet. It’s a cozy place for anyone to chill and hangout with friends.read more
Selina Lu
Selina Lu
07:50 15 Mar 20
The food there is fantastic. I ordered a Cappuccino, Carbonara and Lava cake. Carbonara was creamy and perfectly... cooked, cappuccino was beyond my expectation which came with a good aftertaste. The name of dessert is an eye catcher, " Killing Me Softly" , taste of this cake is the best in town and it did kill me softly lol . Love the decoration, food, drink and music there. Will come again definitely! 🙂read more
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Important Information

Please see below for the information that you should know before you reserve a table.

Safety: Please wear your masks when you enter the restaurant and keep them on all time except when you are eating.

Music: Wednesday, Friday and Saturday music nights will be suspended from now on due to the COVID-19 regulations from health department until further notice. HOWEVER, currently we still have oldies music on Mondays.

Music night sections: Please note that for music nights, we have two dinner sections. Early dinner from 5pm to 8pm and second dinner section is from 8pm to close. Any table from early dinner section will have to finish and leave by 8pm before the music starts. If you want to come for music and dinner, please book at 8pm or after.

Seating time limit: For busy hours, we try to limit the stay time so other customers can also enjoy the food and music. (1-2 persons dining time 1.5 hour, 3-4 persons dining time 2 hours, 5-6 persons dining time 2.5 hours)

Donation to musicians: The Story Cafe is trying to help and give local musicians a platform and stage to perform. If you enjoy the music, please also support them by donation, suggested $5 or more per person. All donation goes to local musicians because they just do that for their passion. Donation from you would be their income for the night. 

Thank you for your understanding and support. See you soon!