One thing I love about Vancouver in comparison to Edmonton is the availability of 24 hours cafes and restaurants. You'd be hard pressed to find a good place for a late night snack or coffee around where I grew up. I myself am a self confessed night owl, so I was delighted to find that Vancouver has quite a few offerings for round-the-clock joints.
One that I recently discovered is the
Breka Bakery & Cafe just off Robson and Thurlow.