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La Fontana Caffe

Restaurant Cafe Breakfast restaurant Italian restaurant Ice cream shop Coffee store Brunch restaurant Gluten free restaurant Southern italian restaurant

One of the Top rated Breakfast restaurants in Burnaby


Address

3701 Hastings St #101, Burnaby, BC V5C 2H6, Canada

Website

lafontanacaffe.ca

Contact

+1 604-298-4004

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (472 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 9 am to 8 pm
  • Thursday: 9 am to 8 pm
  • Friday: 9 am to 8 pm
  • Saturday: 9 am to 8 pm
  • Sunday: 9 am to 6 pm
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 9 am to 8 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: friendly (15) pizza (14) pasta (11) staff (9) Italian (9) delicious (9) restaurant (9) great (8) order (7) time (7)
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  • 5/5 Jackie 1 year ago on Google
    You order off a menu taped on the wall counter-service style and then pay and find a table (inside or on their humongous and comfy patio.) The furniture is dated but the vibe and staff are all awesome. Very laid back and kind. Prices can't be beat and honestly the food knocked our socks off. All 3 of us loved every part of our dishes, the bread was so high quality and the shredded hashbrowns are *chefs kiss*. The Italian espresso they use was also bold and delicious. This place is so unassuming but what a gem for the community. I can't wait to come back and try the homemade pastas and other breakfast/lunch options!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shila A. 1 year ago on Google
    After living in the neighborhood for 1 year, I finally made it here…and I’m hitting myself for not coming earlier. Their carrot cake was AMAZING. The coffee was dark and strong. My mom had the (homemade!) toast + omelet combo, and that was one of the best buttered toast I’ve had. Lovely patio, friendly staff, excellent food, affordable price. LGBTQ friendly as per their website, icing on the cake! So happy to have found our new neighborhood joint and can’t wait to try their pastas and pizza for dinner soon.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sy Y. 8 months ago on Google
    2023-07-08 Brunch They have several seats outside which is perfect for us ( Biking, Escooter, Unicycle). Service is great and friendly. Toilet is clean. Lots of choice for Food. I want to try spaghetti next time! Coffee is strong Italy style coffee! Nice!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 May Z. 8 months ago on Google
    Italian cafe/restaurant with a pretty extensive menu of pasta, pizza, and other Italian dishes. Prices are reasonable. We visited when there was a board game meet up happening so the whole place was full of people and board games. We order at the counter and paid right away got a number stand. The bolognese pasta and bread was delivered to the table within 20 minutes and was piping hot. Pasta was a bit dry and would’ve preferred meat sauce. The bread was overly salty. Lots of street parking available nearby.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rudy C. 1 year ago on Google
    What a great cafe! Excellent selection of foods. Great friendly service. Our first time here and the staff were more than happy to help us with questions. Food and coffee were fanastic. The number of speakers might be a hint that lots more happens here 🤔 😆
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 samira 1 year ago on Google
    Food was okay! They didn’t have menus on the tables and we had to order from a menu on the wall without any description of the food. Ordered hash brown but they got us homemade fries instead saying that we make our hash browns this way when we are so busy to shred the potatoes! It would be nice if they told us about it when ordering.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mikey 4 months ago on Google
    Dont judge the restaurant by its surface. They might not have fancy decor for you to flex on social media, but they have the food that bring back all the good memory from the childhood. Their pasta is simple but authentic. 100% will visit again.

  • 5/5 Suyash A. 1 year ago on Google
    Authentic Italian food. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. If you want to customize your dish or don’t know what you want then just go with the recommendation of Jeanfranco. He is awesome!

  • 1/5 S&ME 3 months ago on Google New
    **********FOOD POISONING BEWARE********** 11 hours after consumption - Watery diarrhea, nausea, severe stomach cramps,chills. Initial review: Portions for the pasta were larger than your typical Italian restaurant but the quality was average at best. The front of house staff were both very friendly and they did their best to keep up with orders. However I noticed customers were upset that their orders were taking too long and requested to cancel. Even our order of pasta (1) and a panini sandwich (1) took more than 30 minutes before they were brought out to us, luckily I had reserved plenty of time before our next activity for the day. The place itself is quite run down. A refresh to brighten up the place would probably do it some good. Once you enter La Fontana the smell of old cooking oil hits you, definitely a laundry day once you eat there. Wish them well and good luck.

  • 5/5 Jennifer S. 2 months ago on Google New
    What a hidden gem. Found it on Google and when we pulled up outside, I questioned it. But the food is excellent 👌 And the service was great too. Good quality breakfasts and delicious coffee. The bread tasted homemade, and the sausage was worth the upgrade. Also note, the bathroom is a Dr Who Tardis. Amazing. And there were board games to play while you waited (not for long) for food. A great spot that I'll make time for during my next Vancouver visit

  • 5/5 Angela A. (. 5 months ago on Google
    It gives family restuaunt vibes, a little rough around the edges but its a very cozy space! They have boardgames to occupy yourselves while they prepare all your food and drink to order. My SO and I got a margarita pizza and a custom pasta to share. The pizza crust was so thin and delicate, ingredients were fresh and tasty. The chef came out to ask how we wanted our pasta since its all custom, down to the preparation! It was some of the best pizza and pasta I've ever had in vancouver!

  • 4/5 Daniel L. 4 months ago on Google
    This local Italian eatery exudes a welcoming neighborhood vibe. The pasta mirrors the flavors I savored in Italy, and the garlic bread paired flawlessly with the tomato sauce from the meatballs. However, the pizza crust is overly thin, struggling to support its toppings. The large lattes live up to their name – so sizable that a fellow diner joked about swimming in his. The restaurant offers a cozy touch with an array of board games available for borrowing. While the cuisine leans towards a homestyle feel, it's not a critique; I genuinely enjoyed most dishes, making the overall dining experience delightful. Sadly gelato not available during winter.

  • 5/5 Val C. 6 months ago on Google
    Seriously best breakfast around. The bread is baked in house and has the nicest crumb. Crispest hash browns. Was blown away by the French toast. Not normally a french toast sweet breakfast kinda person but I crave this now. The savory French toast was topped with dried apple slices and “not too sweet” oatmeal crumble. Best value breakfast especially since there is so much care taken in making the food. The owner always comes out to say hi and the staff is so friendly and work quickly.

  • 4/5 Jeremy W. 1 year ago on Google
    Hidden Gem Alert: It's been a long while since we've enjoyed a gnocchi that was so pillowy soft that almost no chewing is necessary. Well, we found some here at La Fontana Caffe. Such friendly staff and chef/owner. Trust me, you'll want a few orders. We also ordered their fettucine with spicy Italian sausage. That was well rounded with plenty of kick. Nothing beats fresh pasta! Plenty of other offerings on the menu fr9m breakfastto gelato, and not to mention their extensive espresso menu! Give them a try and support a local small business!

  • 5/5 Andre Vitor P. 9 months ago on Google
    So much food! Actually, be it food, coffee, tea, anything... the servings are very generous and the quality ingredients they use add a lot to the already equally amazing mastery they have making everything delicious. Service is sooooo friendly, they really greet you with a big smile and it ties up the cozy atmosphere which you readily see how it's all about the love. The love they put into every little thing they do. Extremely easy to recommend, to anyone, any day, any meal. They will have you covered from breakfast to dinner!

  • 5/5 Flora Z. 1 year ago on Google
    If you’re looking for authentic Italian food or just an amazing dine in experience, La Fontana is the place to go!! The owner is so sweet, friendly, and easy to talk to. Everything is made fresh; I only tried the BBQ chicken pizza but I was in awe of how good it was. Can’t wait to come back!

  • 5/5 Adnan S. 9 months ago on Google
    Such a friendly staff and chef who customized our food to order! All our various dietary restrictions were met and the food tasted amazing! Would love to visit again. I highly recommend the perogies!

  • 5/5 John P. 10 months ago on Google
    We had a group of about 30 people my wife's Zumba friends. They prepared a smorgasbord of good for us or you can order ala cart . We finished off with 2 bday cakes for 3 bday's that night . The owner and staff are very friendly food was pasta with a large assortment of sauces. I picked the chicken alfredo which was very tasty 😁👌 They also have a karaoke machine but I'am not sure what nights it's available.

  • 4/5 Sumit A. 9 months ago on Google
    La Fontana Café is a small, family-owned restaurant in the heart of downtown. The owner makes all of the pizzas himself. The pizzas are thin-crust and cooked in a wood-fired oven. I ordered the Margherita pizza, which was simple but delicious. The crust was crispy and the sauce was flavorful. The cheese was melted perfectly and there was a generous amount of fresh basil. The service was excellent. The owner came to greet us and ask us how our meal was. He was very friendly and attentive. The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor seating is perfect for a warm summer day. Overall, I had a great experience at La Fontana Café. The pizza was delicious, the service was excellent, and the atmosphere was inviting. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a delicious pizza in a casual setting. **Pros:** * Delicious pizza * Friendly service * Casual atmosphere * Indoor and outdoor seating **Cons:** * Can be a bit noisy during peak times * Prices are a bit higher than some other restaurants in the area **Overall:** La Fontana Café is a great option for anyone looking for a delicious pizza in a casual setting. The pizza is made with fresh ingredients and cooked in a wood-fired oven. The service is friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere is inviting. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a great pizza.

  • 4/5 sepide j. 1 year ago on Google
    It was delicious! 🙀I feel like I found a gem in the neighbourhood with such good prices! We ordered the veggie omelette, Italian Panini and Pesto chicken panini, all amazing! The only reason I didn’t give 5stars was that the place can use a bit of remodelling to create a better overall experience! Overall highly recommended for a yummy meal and very friendly staff 😋

  • 4/5 Sania S. 1 year ago on Google
    I really liked the aesthetic of the place. Food prices are reasonable but I wasn’t very impressed with the food as Hash browns were REALLY salty and oily (even though it was olive oil). I will give them another try.

  • 5/5 Fanny L. 1 year ago on Google
    I am in Vancouver for the first time and went to this restaurant this morning to try their brunch... what an amazing location: - the food is delicious and generous; - the prices are very affordable; - it is a clean spot; - and the owner is super friendly! I am absolutely coming back before the end of my trip! Thank you for this fantastic time 😁 UPDATE: I went back and this time I tried the baggle with eggs and salmon... it was delicioso (see by yourself ⬇️💛)

  • 4/5 Gloria C. 1 year ago on Google
    Ordered two pizzas and a gelato. The crusts are a bit soggy and the toppings kind of slid off. Burnt parts of the crust were very bitter so you have to eat it with the fork and knife provided. But generally pretty tasty for $11! Gelato was grainy, but flavourful. Friendly service. No change table in the bathroom and only one high chair available.

  • 5/5 Miro C. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing place. The food was absolutely fantastic. Every bite had wow flavour and great presentation. Portions were huge and prices was very reasonable. The simplicity of the place made me feel like home. I am looking forward to coming back again!!


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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