The Story Cafe - Eatery & Bar

4.5

1147 reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Contemporary American

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The origin of The Story Café emerged from the mantra “There is a story in everything”
So in 2018 when we fell upon a 30 year old warehouse, we saw the potential to transform the abandoned space into a warm, hospitable, unique eatery. Through consistent innovation, research and dedication we managed to blend our affinity for coffee, music, food and antique into a ambient mélange of vintage and nostalgia. Today, we proudly present our eatery to newcomers and are considered a staple in the Richmond community!

We are excited to share with you that our restaurant has been voted for the OpenTable Diners’ Choice 2023 award for multiple categories in Vancouver! This prestigious award is a testament to our commitment to providing exceptional dining experiences and top-notch service to our customers.

Vancouver / British Columbia best for : Live Music and Contemporary American
Vancouver Suburbs best for : HotSpot

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

25 Sept 2023

19:00

Booked 17 times today

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Steakhouse, Breakfast
Hours of Operation
Brunch Daily 8:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Daily 11:00 am–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Bar Daily 9:00 pm–11:30 pm
Phone number
(604) 697-8679
Website
http://thestory.cafe/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
The Owner
Private party facilities
Please contact us for private event at reservation@thestory.cafe

Location
2800 Sexsmith Rd, Richmond, BC V6X 1V5
Area
Richmond
Cross Street
Sexsmith and Beckwith Road, there is a public parking cross the road.
Parking Details
All street parking are available for customers. Paid parking crossroad.
Public Transit
1 minute walk from Bridgeport Skytrain Station
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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Offers

50% off all bottle wine on Tuesday and Wednesdays!
Multiple dates available
Sun - 08:00 - 17:00, 17:00 - 21:30, 21:30 - 00:00,Mon - Thu - 08:00 - 17:00, 17:00 - 19:00, 19:00 - 21:30, 21:30 - 00:00,Fri - Sat - 08:00 - 17:00, 17:00 - 21:30, 21:30 - 00:00
Enjoy the 50% off all bottle wine on Tuesday and Wednesdays! All day
Good deals everyday at Happy hour 3-5 & 9:30-close
Multiple dates available
Sun - Sat - 21:30 - 00:00
Enjoy the good deals we provide to the neighborhood

Popular dishes

My WayCA$18.00
Two eggs, choice of bacon, sausage or ham, two waffles with whipped cream and side of fresh fruit. Served with house made hashbrowns
"The Beatles" English BreakfastCA$19.00
Two eggs, sausages, maple bacon, roasted grape tomatoes, sautéed mushrooms, baked beans, and choice of toast. Served with house made hashbrowns
Fly Me to the BenniesCA$19.00
Homemade Hollandaise sauce on two poached eggs. Choice of bacon, prosciutto, or smoked salmon (+$2) on English muffin, side of fresh fruits. Served with house made hashbrowns
TitanicCA$20.00
Homemade Hollandaise sauce on two poached eggs. Choice of bacon, prosciutto, or smoked salmon (+$2) on house made scones, side of fresh fruits. Served with house made hashbrowns
Fried Chicken BenniesCA$20.00
Toasted English muffin, arugula, fried chicken, soft poach egg, hollandaise sauce side of fresh fruit. Served with house made hashbrowns
Crab Cake BenniesCA$24.00
Famous housemade crab cakes, sautéed spinach, Hollandaise sauce on two poached eggs, side of fresh fruits. Served with house made hashbrowns
Pork Belly and Bean CassouletCA$22.00
Braised pork belly, housemade baked beans, chorizo sausage, grilled roma tomato, sunny side up eggs, french bread. Served with house made hashbrowns
Duck Confit Hash and Chilli-Fried EggsCA$25.00
Duck leg confit, red onions, green chilli, flat-leaf parsley, blueberry sauce hashbrown, sunny side up egg. Served with house made hashbrowns
Steak and EggsCA$29.00
6oz certified Angus ribeye steak, sunny side up eggs, mushroom, grilled roma tomato. Served with house made hashbrowns. 100% Fresh Angus Beef
Egg in PurgatoryCA$19.00
3 eggs baked in a rich tomato sauce filled with mozzarella, bratwurst sausage, cherry tomatoes, basil leaves, and Parmesan. Served with thick cut country-style bread
Surf & Turf Gno & CheeseCA$25.00
Scallops, buttermilk marinated fried chicken thigh, mac and cheese style gnocchi, sunny side up egg
Fried Chicken and WafflesCA$19.00
Buttermilk marinated fried chicken with two waffles, garnished with whipped cream, honey and fresh fruit
Chicken French ToastCA$20.00
Brioche bread dipped in coconut custard, buttermilk fried chicken, garnished with pickled red onion and jalapeño honey
Pulled Pork French ToastCA$19.00
Brioche bread dipped in coconut custard, topped with arugula, BBQ pulled pork, poached egg, maple BBQ sauce and pickled red onion
Avocado ToastCA$17.00
Fresh avocado topped with mushrooms, housemade grape tomato salsa, goat cheese, with a side of greens
Asparagus GardenCA$17.00
Grilled asparagus, half avocado, grape tomatoes, beets, orange segment, walnuts, honey, grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, two sunny side up eggs
Savory Breakfast BowlCA$20.00
Fried potatoes, sautéed spinach, fresh tomatoes, half avocado, prawns, salsa, topped with a poached egg

Brunch Add Ons

Add on Extra SauceCA$1.00
Add an Egg / Cheese / Cherry Tomatoes / ToastsCA$2.00
Add Bacon / Sausages / Ham / Half AvocadoCA$3.00
Add Hashbrowns / ProsciuttoCA$4.00
Add Waffles / French Toasts / Smoked SalmonCA$5.00
Add Grilled / Fried Chicken BreastCA$7.00
Add 6oz Angus Ribeye SteakCA$18.00
Sub Meat for AvocadoCA$1.50

Pastries

Scones

Cinnamon / Raspberry Chocolate / Cheese & ChivesCA$3.50

Croissants

PlainCA$3.50
Almond / Hazelnut ChocolateCA$5.50
ChocolateCA$4.00
Ham & CheeseCA$4.25
Pistachio CroissantCA$5.95

Danish

Blueberry / RaspberryCA$4.25

Other

Chocolate CookiesCA$1.75
DonutCA$2.50

Desserts

Add housemade Strawberry, Blueberry or Chocolate sauce +$1

Richmond Cheesecake / Traditional TiramisuCA$10.00

Coffee & Tea

Add espresso shot +$2, iced +$0.75. Milk options: misto +$0.50, almond, soy +$0.75, oat milk +$1.25. Add Hazelnut, Vanilla +$0.50, Caramel +$1

Coffees

EspressoCA$3.75
MacchiatoCA$4.50
Freshly Brewed (Medium / Dark Roast)CA$3.95
with 1 refill
AmericanoCA$4.25
Cappuccino / Latte / DirtyCA$5.50
MochaCA$5.95
Cold BrewedCA$6.00

Milk Drinks

Classic Chai LatteCA$5.25
Rooibos Chai LatteCA$5.50
ChocolateCA$4.50
London FogCA$5.50
MilkCA$3.00

Organic Teas (By Pot)

English BreakfastCA$6.95
PeppermintCA$6.95
Earl GreyCA$6.95
JasmineCA$6.95
Iced Assam TeaCA$5.00
Lemon Iced TeaCA$5.50

Beverages

Juice

Orange Juice / Cranberry / AppleCA$5.00

Wake Up Drinks

Tequila Sunrise
- SingleCA$10.00
- Double ShotCA$14.00
Classic Caesar
- SingleCA$10.00
- Double ShotCA$14.00
Pick Me Up
- SingleCA$10.00
- Double ShotCA$14.00
Espresso Martini
- SingleCA$10.00
- Double ShotCA$14.00
Irish Coffee
- SingleCA$10.00
- Double ShotCA$14.00
Spiked Lychee Ice TeaCA$14.00
MimosaCA$10.00
White / Red SangriaCA$13.00

Healthy Hot Drinks

Lemon Hot WaterCA$1.00
Honey Lemon Hot WaterCA$2.00
Cinnamon Apple CiderCA$5.50

What 1,147 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Vancouver / British Columbia
Contemporary American
Vancouver Suburbs
Great for live music

1,148 Reviews

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Solle
Vancouver
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined today
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The food and service was good. But they ran out of lobster bisque and we weren’t happy about that. If you have a big party you had a minimum of $65 to spend per person which we weren’t happy about but it is what it is.
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bradv
Vancouver
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great dinner overall. Server was attentive. Food was fantastic. Only issue was veggies were undercooked
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Sherryp
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food2service4ambience3
Service was great! Maybe too fast and did feel a little rushed after dessert as we were reminded that we had to leave for the next reservation but it was an hour away. I had high hopes for the food from all the reviews, but it was just ok.
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Marion
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall4food5service4ambience4
Very nice place to have an excellent meal with good ambience and very friendly service.
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ValerieW
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 17 September 2023
overall3food4service3ambience4
Not super good since the foods price is not adjusted
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Seeker
Vancouver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 17 September 2023
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Both appetizers, an apple and arugula salad and a cheese soufflé from the Fall menu were outstanding leading us to be hopeful about our entrees. My husband had the lamb shank special and I had the short rib pasta. Both dishes were lukewarm and needed to be hotter. The short rib in the pasta was dry and tasted as though it had been not very successfully reheated. The flavour of the lamb shank was good but my husband felt that if it were hotter, it would have tasted better. The desserts, cheesecake and a chocolate lava cake were just ok. Server was lovely and we will go back and give the Story Cafe another try.
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Carol
Vancouver
12 reviews
vip
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on 17 September 2023
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The “jumbo prawns and scallop” is nowhere near jumbo. The jumbo prawns were more like bigger shrimp and the 3 scallops were puny! They were tasty though. I ordered their fall menu - the lamb shank - very reasonably priced. It’s very tender, the taste is ok to good but nothing to rave about. Presentation is very nice. So will I go again? Yes I will and I will try other entrees. I prefer going to Richmond than downtown Vancouver.
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SDChui
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 14 September 2023
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We ordered: clam chowder, prawns and scallops, beef Wellington, and Rib Eye Steak medium rare. Prawns and Scallops: the taste is not too bad. Either the plate is too big or the three prawns and three scallops too few. Clam Chowder: there are too much cream and flour in it. The soup was way too thick. The seafood is also scare. The soup was not favourable. Rib Eye Steak: I ordered medium rare and the outcome is well done. The waitress did off to exchange for another one but I’ve already finished 1/3 and did not want to waste any food. They did give me a $13 discount out of the $52 price tag. Beef Wellington: so far so good. After this experience this will be the last time we visit this place. This was meant for my friend’s birthday dinner; too bad the food spoiled the occasion.
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LoisG
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 12 September 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous eatery with scrumptious burgers, great seafood options, and nice selections of wine. Crowded for a Monday evening so reservations were helpful. Food came out of kitchen quickly, given how busy they were. Music was nice surprise, too.
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OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 11 September 2023
overall3food4service2ambience4
Food was good. We had a variety of items off the menu and all were flavourful. Service for appetizers and mains was good but slowed to a crawl for dessert even though the restaurant was more than 1/2 empty, so slow that even though we wanted to order dessert, it was too late, and we ended up leaving. I saw one server leave around this time so maybe it was the end of a shift as the server at the beginning of the meal was different from the one who eventually gave us our bill. This was our 2nd time dining here, and first time was slow too but at least the restaurant was full so understandable.
The Story Cafe - Eatery & BarResponded on 16 September 2023
Hi, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We would like to sincerely apologise for the slow service and this will be forwarded to our management team. We take a lot of pride in our cuisine and of course, excellent service is required at all times. Would you be so kind as to contact us at feedback@thestory.cafe so we can learn more about your visit? Looking forward to hearing from you. Kind regards, The Story Cafe
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URIka
Vancouver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 9 September 2023
overall4food4service3ambience3
Good restaurant Dogs allowed to be together 👍🏼
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OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 September 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is my favourite restaurant after Covid. Friendly waitress and great food.
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OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 August 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Excellent experience. Good food and service. Will come back again.
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MarkoS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A nice adult evening out. Everything was top drawer -- the food, service and venue. If I had a gripe, it would be that the location is in an industrial zone, but this isn't an issue for the dinner service as all the other area businesses are closed at that point.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and wonderful service. Loved the vibes of the place.
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Kelvin
Vancouver
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is good, service is good! I would recommend this location.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great spot to eat when overnighting by the airport the night before takeoff. Two minute walk from the Days Inn. Great dinner on the screened in patio and we hit a half price bottle of wine night. Great food and very comfortable ambiance for travellers. It came highly recommended and we are doing the same.
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AnnS
Vancouver
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on 23 August 2023
overall4food5service4ambience5
The food was very good. The entertainment (singer) added nicely to the atmosphere. She was very good.
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JohnL
Vancouver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 23 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service were fantastic. All the seafood dishes were amazing, my only issue would have been my steak was under seasoned (subjective) but the au jus helped. Will definitely go back, it's a great restaurant...
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OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
91 reviews
vip
3.0
91 reviews
Dined on 19 August 2023
overall3food5service2ambience4
we have been before and the service is usually very good but this time we were ignored for long periods of time. food was good but they took so long to clear our plates. we were planning to get dessert but they took so long (almost 30 mins) that we just decided to call it a night. love the atmosphere and will be back but service was def lacking
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OpenTable Diner
Kent
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 16 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fab food, service and environment Great evening
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BizKon
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 13 August 2023
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A very friendly staff at a restaurant that is in a surprising location. An attentive staff, a good selection of fare and close to the airport ignorer to make your flight on time!
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DanY
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 12 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our family love this place. We got here for our anniversary.
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Sweetieluv
Vancouver
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on 10 August 2023
overall3food5service3ambience5
We finished our meal order and everything was good until my friend found out through google review that there is a $40 minimum order per person. I had to ask one of the server to confirm and learned from the server that it’s a limit set when they have live music. I would appreciate more if they let us know at the beginning when we tried ordering our meals so that we could choose something that will work better based on their minimum order instead of going with something basic.
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KaLa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 10 August 2023
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I have had a great time with a long time friend last night at the cafe. It was a music night with live singer which the noise level was understandable. Food wise is exceptional. I was hoping to get mussels but they sold out. I then opted for the Prawns & Scallops, 3 pcs each for $23, $2 for garlic bread. The seafood was succulent and the taste was spot on.
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Foodie2
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
We went there with family to celebrate my sister’s birthday. We got a nice table close to the live music. There was a singer/guitar player that evening and the music was very nice. It created a very memorable celebratory mood. The food was delicious. We had the Beef Wellington and it was cooked just perfect! Our server was very nice. They gave my sister a very special birthday dessert, beautifully decorated with chocolate letters saying“Happy Birthday” on the plate. They also offer a promo for guests who spend over $100 on their bill to have a free music lesson next door! (Just remember to save your bill.) We would definitely come back here another day to savour their other dishes as well as for future birthday celebrations!😊
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CCCC
Vancouver
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 9 August 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Live entertainment was great, and server was professional and efficient.
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DaveT
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 6 August 2023
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Overall a positive experience. Food was very good and the service was fine. My only complaint was with size of the portions. My wife and I shared an appetizer and had a pasta entree each. We left feeling a little hungry still.
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Noname
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 6 August 2023
overall4food5service5ambience5
Everything was top notch, with the exception being its phone service. I wanted to make changes to a reservation and I could not get through to an employee! Either make a rapid instant messaging feature or have another way to reach the restaurant directly.
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Tammie
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 5 August 2023
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Ambience, atmosphereand service were good. Food wasn't anything special, not the best noe the worst except for the lava cake we ordered. Food display was great. Prices were the going rate, not too pricey. I wouldn't return.
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Mayday
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 3 August 2023
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The food was very good, service was good The only thing I didn't like was the fact that the server was asking for money to support our local musicians, they should leave the donation box out in the open
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Bernie
Vancouver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 3 August 2023
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I had my Birthday there and it was fabulous.. thank you guys..
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Photato
Vancouver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 2 August 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was so good. Live music was nice but a little loud
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Anne
Phoenix
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 31 July 2023
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We had a delicious meal at the Story Cafe. Excellent caprese salad, also excellent mushroom risotto. The cafe was crowded but service remained attentive.
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abcde
Vancouver
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on 30 July 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Gave us a nice dessert because of birthday occasion
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StephenG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 July 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service, great atmosphere. We were celebrating our anniversary and they gave us a free piece of decorated cheesecake.
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pelipump
Canberra
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 29 July 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Very good by comparison to other Vancouver restaurants- and many elsewhere!
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AllanA
Vancouver
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on 29 July 2023
overall3food3service2ambience1
Had some appies and a pasta dish. Was OK but not memorable. Doesn't meet the glowing reviews this place gets. The black decor and noisy industrial location are disappointments.
The Story Cafe - Eatery & BarResponded on 29 July 2023
Hi Allan, Thank you for leaving your feedback. We are saddened that your experience and dishes weren't memorable as our Back of House team puts a lot of effort in creating our cuisine. If you happen to be back in the area, we would love to welcome you for our dinner service and hopefully change your view on our restaurant! Kind regards, Lloydd H.
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KraigS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 24 July 2023
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This is a new gem in the lower mainland dining scene. The food is reasonably priced - somewhat at the medium to high end of Richmond competition - but the menu offers items that are hard to find these days (e.g. duck breast, beef carpaccio, escargot, burrata, foie gras, bacon jam, beef Wellington). Everything we have tried is very well interpreted. The wine list (half price on Tues/Wed) is broad and the cocktails reasonably priced. The service we've received has been friendly and low-key but knowledgeable. Reservations (via OpenTable) are recommended as this is a busy spot. We have only been here for dinner. Parking on site is minimal but there is street parking in this light industrial area.
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Yummy
Vancouver
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 23 July 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
The indoor seating area was a bit hot around 5 pm time when the sun is beaming into the restaurant. Some nice air conditioning would help. I would enjoy the delicious meal more if I was not sweating.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitising
- Surfaces sanitised between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from The Story Cafe - Eatery & Bar using the Order Online button. The Story Cafe - Eatery & Bar also offers delivery in partnership with Skip The Dishes and Uber Eats. The Story Cafe - Eatery & Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (604) 697-8679.

The Story Cafe - Eatery & Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 1147 OpenTable diners.

The Story Cafe - Eatery & Bar does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.