Pür & Simple

I finally checked out this place after walking by it multiple times. We had lunch here. If you're into breakfast or brunch, this is the place for you.
Ambience: 5/5 - nice vibe & clean
Service: 4/5 - great and attentive server
Location: 5/5 - across the street from the Public Library. Parking is available at Station Square or the parking lot near Save On
Food: 4/5 - There's a good selection of breakfast items but there are burgers, wraps, sandwiches, greens & a kids menu. Ordered the Don Chorizo Benedict - delicious with a spicy kick to the meal & the Canadian - delicious portion of food. It was a choice of 2 eggs with potatoes, 3 strips of bacon, sausage, ham, French toast & either white or whole wheat bread. Both entrees were of decent value.

Pür & Simple has an extensive menu, including all the breakfast classics! If you're craving something sweet, there are crepes, waffles, french toast, and pancakes. As for savoury options, there are benedicts, skillets, omelettes, and more.

French Toast Crisp - This panko-breaded french toast is a must-try and the best french toast I've ever had! The panko creates such a nice, crispy texture. It was surprisingly not too sweet, especially if you don't dip it in the custard or raspberry sauce. I got 3 slices because I shared one but if you're eating it on your own, I think 2 will be enough. I liked that it was topped with fresh blueberries & raspberries.

Santa Fe - 2 silky poached eggs with hollandaise sauce & sriracha on top of an English muffin. This is their only eggs benedict with avocado. It's so flavourful since there are also black beans, peppers, tomatoes, red onions, and corn. Served with soft potatoes that were fluffy on the inside.

We waited for 40 minutes on a Sunday at noon, which was reasonable. Around 30 minutes in, the hostess asked us and other groups to wait outside. It was super cold on this day, literally -2°. If we had known from the beginning that we'd have to wait outside, we wouldn't have agreed to it.

I stopped by for lunch during the weekday. The restaurant was not too busy and we managed to get seated right away. The menu was extensive and I decided on a coconut mocha iced latte and a Chicago (bacon, ham and sausage) Benedict. There was choice of regular or spicy hollandaise sauce.

Our server was slow. We asked for water and it took her awhile to come back to drop off water. It also took her awhile to come back to take our orders. The food and drink arrived in reasonable time.

The food arrived lukewarm or almost room temperature. Not sure if it was just the timing of the food was off or it took our server awhile to bring the food over as she was somewhere else. The flavours were good. There was a decent amount of hollandaise sauce. Egg was soft poached as requested. The coconut mocha iced latte was good. Unfortunately, I could not customize sugar level so it was on the sweeter side.

Overall, this is an okay option in the area. I liked the menu options. I hope the next time I stop by, the food would be served at a warmer temperature. I would consider this visit a 3.5 star experience.

It was recommended by a friend and my friends and I decided to give it a try.

Ambiance 4/5 - the place is clean and tidy. I would say a good place for a meeting or small gathering.

Service 4/5 - I feel the service was ok. They were friendly but one thing I didn't like was their tip option at the end. The machine only gave me 18%,20%, 22%. (I might have missed it) I honestly think that the service wasn't 18% standard. I would tip 12-15%

Food 2.5/5 -

I felt they need more care and effort towards their food. We all felt that the potato bits were cold.

Cheese steak egg Benedict (3/5)

Chicken waffle (2.5/5)

As for the chicken waffle we felt the chicken portion was too small. I would expect each waffle would have a piece of chicken with it. The waffle felt like it was from those premade frozen food that you can find in the grocery store freezer section. Make sure you ask for sauce on the side because the chicken sauce is delicious but it will overpower the whole meal.

Avocado toast (2/5)
The avocado toast was not appetizing.

At the end, I really felt that there are better brunch places in the area for the same price. I personally wouldn't go back again

The check in process was a little confusing. Was told it would be 30 mins wait and we would get a text when it's ready. So I thought I'd do a little shopping nearby but less than 5 mins later got a text table was ready! lol. That's a good thing I guess cause I was starved. The waiter was attentive and happy. The food was very satisfying! So glad it's nearby and service is fast.

Service was slow. Food was overcooked and cold. Apparently DT location is better. Best to avoid this one.

I've had a few brunch items at Pur & Simple before and they were all fine. The prices are reasonable and the food is consistent.

The chicken tacos however were not my favorite. The torilla wasn't toasted, salsa tasted like jarred stuff too.

Stick to the brunch items and you won't go wrong. They get a 4/5 though because this isn't a rating only on the tacos.

Came here for brunch with a friend. They had quite the line up. I was fortunate enough to put myself on the waitlist before arriving at the restaurant. Hence, my friend and I got seated fairly quickly when we got to the restaurant. There were a lot of options for food. However, when the food came it was lukewarm. My smoked salmon was a pale orange colour. Probably because it was half cooked with the egg on top. The egg was runny, which was what I asked for. Bonus points for that. Fruits on the plate were not very fresh. . The food overall tasted Very mediocre. Price is fair for the amount of food. I was going to order a coffee but seeing that their coffee is just from nespresso I held back. Overall, there are better brunch places that's actually worth the wait. Waiter was friendly and helpful. However, they need to not put their tipping option as 18% as the first choice.

Good place and a chain place to get your brunch. A lot of other spots around metro vancouver if you want to get this. The food was pretty good and pretty worth fot the price too. A lot of selections to choose from to. Cheers!

So, we swung by this breakfast joint - it's like the "A-okay" of morning eats. Not exactly a showstopper, but a reliable, safe bet, especially if decision-making isn't your forte. Hailing from the Montreal cafe crew, they've got a menu that could double as a novel - options galore!

We opted for the bene-fried chicken and a crepe bacon shroom - I had high hopes, but alas, not exactly doing a happy dance in my taste buds' honor. On the plus side, we threw in 2 pur mimosas - a bit of liquid sunshine to lift the morning fog.

Now, let's talk about the tempo - slow and steady wins the race, right? Get comfy; this place isn't setting any speed records. Weekends? Brace yourself for a bit of a wait.

In the end, it's a solid choice, not necessarily stealing the breakfast spotlight but holding its ground in the reliable category. If you're in for a leisurely morning and enjoy the thrill of a weekend brunch lineup, this joint might just be your cup of coffee - or mimosa!