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6/25/2012

We stopped by for a late lunch on our way through Vancouver and really enjoyed ourselves. The food was well prepared, the beer selection good and the staff was great. Great little find.

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“Tip of the hat to the Tipper Restaurant”

Reviewed 8 June 2012

See yourself as an artsy, or musical person and want to eat at the same time?
Then The Tipper is the place for you. Located in an less than iconic venue on Kingsway, The Tipper has that artistic, rustic vibe, with art on the wall, and great music at night. There is a second floor at the back of the restaurant if you are coming in with a large party during the day. And the food-a creative take on an all day breakfast, with eggs benedict and other long time favourites reinterpreted with a modern, creative vibe.

The coffee is great, you can bring your kids, and you can eat with great service, great prices, and a bit of local art and music.

• Visited June 2012

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“Amazing Ribs!!”

Reviewed 26 May 2012

A lovely laid back restaurant with great ribs and steak, good service, reasonable prices and a good atmosphere.

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“Leckeres Essen, frisch zubereitet”

Reviewed 31 May 2012 NEW

Es liegt genau gegenüber des Days Inn Vancouver Metro Hotels. Es gibt hier alles vom Salat über Fisch und Steak. Die Preise sind angemessen, der Service schnell und freundlich. Das Restaurant ist nicht sehr groß, man kann hier auch einfach nur mal ein Bier trinken. Es gibt auch mehrere große Tische für 6 Leute.

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“A lovely surprise!”

Reviewed 23 April 2012

My husband and I went to the Tipper on a Sunday evening for the live music in their back room. We had dinner first in the dining room and were happily surprised by a terrific meal, followed by wonderful dessert.I can highly recommend the Truffilicious Cake!

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The Tipper Restaurant on Kingsway, Vancouver

May 31st, 2012 by Michael Kwan

Many people would associate the Kingsway stretch in East Vancouver with Vietnamese restaurants. It was, after all, where we had Dot Com Pho: Free Comic Book Edition. That said, there are all kinds of great places to eat in that neighborhood. It was after Dot Com Pho that we discovered The Tipper and I made a mental note to give them a visit.

So, that’s where I decided to have lunch one day. The Tipper, which is also known as Bottle Tipper, definitely has the feel of a pub or a bar, but they are open for breakfast and lunch too. Taking a look at the menu, you’ll find that nearly everything is in the $8 to $15 range, making for a very reasonably priced meal. From what I recall, breakfast is served until about 5pm too. Most of the fare is basic and simple, including burgers, pastas, and hot wings.

It was really quiet on a weekday afternoon, but I did notice that The Tipper was reasonably busy when we walked by on Saturday. I imagine a good part of their business comes in the evenings.

I ordered the beef dip sandwich ($9.89). The thinly shaved roast beef was served with Swiss cheese on a toasted garlic Portuguese bun, along with hand cut fries and fresh made au jus. While I’m more accustomed to having a beef dip on a longer bun rather than a round bun, the au jus had a great flavor, as did the garlic on the bun. The fresh fries could have been crisper, but they were still very good.

This is an entirely different sandwich than what you’d get at a place like Chez Meme Baguette Bistro, but you can see that the same level of care and attention is given at The Tipper.

Susanne ordered the wild salmon burger ($14.89), which includes a six-ounce filet of fresh wild BC salmon, Cajun seasoning, garlic basil butter, a generous slice of real cheddar cheese, spring mix greens, tomato, and red onion. The mild cheddar was a nice complement to the medium moist fish. The Cajun seasoning wasn’t very pronounced, which allowed the salmon to shine more on its own. Instead of the fries, Susanne got the seafood chowder, which was creamy and hearty.

Restaurants like The Tipper prove that you don’t have to be fancy to be delicious. The menu items aren’t terribly innovative, but the ingredients are very fresh and everything is presented with attention to detail. Service was understandably attentive; we were only one of two tables at the time. The availability of free Wi-Fi is an added bonus.

Considering that you’d pay around $6-9 for an “extra value” meal across the street at the golden arches, you’re much better off by paying a couple dollars more to get a fresh, well-crafted meal at The Tipper instead.

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  Folks, we have a winner!

  Our new favorite breakfast spot is the Tipper!
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  Best Meal in 2 weeks!

  
  

  by Brian S (1 review)

  
  

  My wife and I had just spent 2 weeks on a Hawaii to Vancouver cruise.

  After walking around all of Stanley Park on the day we arrived,

  we needed to find food. Asking the desk clerk at the Days Inn,

  they sent us across the street to The Tipper.

  My wife ordered the Wild BC Salmon and I had the

  Jerk Shrimp and Chicken.

  
  

  We both agreed, this was the best meal in 2 weeks

  - this far topped the food served on the cruise ship.

  Flavor and quality was excellent and the

  service was efficient and pleasant.

  Looking forward to our next visit to Vancouver just to return here.

@TheTipper as Brenna F sees it

The Tipper Restaurant nestled in Kingsway and Victoria intersection is the kind of place where owner Colin Shandler demonstrates that people and the product come before profit. It is also the kind of place that customers have coined as one of the city’s hidden gems. “Simple, unassuming, and humbly fresh” says Shandler, describing both the atmosphere and the menu creations. Something he accredits to the hand-picked produce and meats from within the community. ‘Community’ is definitely the emphasis here. Local art hangs on the wall, musicians perform in the Review Room, and the window seats are usually filled with writers, students, and families. The Review Room in the back not only provides a venue for performers but also plays host to community events on any given day of the week. When the Revue Room, a private performance and meeting space set in the back half of the restaurant isn’t housing local music collectives The Tipper hosts AA meetings Thursday and Sunday of every week, and a parents and tot play group on Fridays. Whether enjoying free run eggs and bacon for breakfast (served every day until 5pm), or a free run “Cliff and Ed” cajun chicken burger with home cut yam fries for dinner, the menu also includes several vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, and home-made hollandaise sauce for weekend bennies, and other home-made sauces and soups all week. However, The Tipper experience does not end with what comes out of the kitchen, the bar too consists of unique spirits and local draught, and Vancouver’s own JJ Bean coffee. The service staff is mature and laid back, as is the general style of service that Shandler aims for. The fun and fresh staff are always attentive and aware but never overbearing or pushy, and they’ll always share a laugh or a story. The community vibe is apparent in the way the staff interacts both with guests and each other. For the Kensington Cedar Cottage neighborhood, the Tipper is the spot!

Supper Concert: Willy Blizzard 8pm @TheTipper Supper from 5:30pm

Come in for Supper (starting from 5:30)

Music from 8 pm - 10 pm

Door: $10.00

No Reservations

Saturday May 12 Willy Blizzard

Show : 10$ per person at the door
Dinner : ala cart (earlier is better)
Reservations : are not required for this special night. ( it's quicker for all if the restaurant isn't holding tables)

Dinner Payment: Cash is quicker. we still accept Visa, Mastercard, Debit.... with 1 machineCASHis much quicker for everyone.

Supper Concert: erRatica 8pm @TheTipper Supper from 5:30pm

Come in for Supper (starting from 5:30)

Music from 8 pm - 10 pm

Door: $10.00 or pay what you can

No Reservations - tagged seating when doors open at 7:15 pm

Saturday April 21 erRatica

Show : 10$ per person at the door
Dinner : ala cart (earlier is better)
Reservations : are not required for this special night. ( it's quicker for all if the restaurant isn't holding tables)

Dinner Payment: Cash is quicker. we still accept Visa, Mastercard, Debit.... with 1 machineCASHis much quicker for everyone.