Cactus Club Cafe Yaletown

The good thing about cactus club is that you can expect same results across each location! Can’t go wrong with Cactus.

It was a gorgeous Sunday morning, we wanted to sit outside and enjoy brunch in a patio. The Cactus Club patio had open tables when we walked by so we took one of those. First surprise was that the Yaletown location does not offer brunch (egg dishes). We were told the closest one to offer brunch is the one on English Bay location. Oh well, no wonder the patio was available. ENVIRONMENT: Although this is a large patio, the tables are very close together. When they seated two people behind us, we felt that the distancing wasn't optimal since there wasn't enough space for the plastic sheet to shelter them from us. They use high chairs on the patio. At times, my knees got tired of bending, but I couldn't stretch my legs as there were no other platform on which to rest my legs. Perhaps it is meant to be uncomfortable so that the customers don't stay too long. Lots of people walked past the patio on Davie Street. Fortunately, there is a high glass barrier, which made it feel slightly safer. THE FOOD: We selected a Cheddar Bacon Burger without the Cheddar, and Rob's Crispy Chicken Sandwich. The burger was average. My chicken was crunchy and a touch on the dry side (overcooked). The shredded cabbage makes the sandwich messy to eat. Removing the lettuce wasn't an option because then the chicken would be even drier. Fries were average. It was an average meal and an average experience.

The salmon entree and tofu bowl were great, but the edamame was lacking (msg). We both ordered Manhattans and were both very unimpressed. Guest didn't even want to drink theirs.

Very good service, our server was very nice, friendly and professional. Happy hour ?? drinks were delicious and very beautiful atmosphere. Great place to pop by for a quick bite to eat and to relax. We’ll definitely come back!

This lunch was a real mix of an experience. The vibe of the restaurant, the front staff and the food were good but what really let it down was the service, which is surprising because Cactus Club is known for it's unyielding standard to service. When we sat down the booth was dirty with the previous guest's left over crumbs on the seat. We ordered a hot water and lemon and my cup had a lipstick stain on it and we had to chase down our server to replace it. This always surprises me. In college I waited tables for many years and not to check for such details before you serve is ....well...beyond me. Once she came around to replace it....It must've been another 15 min just to get a cup of hot water and when it did finally arrive ...she quickly dropped it off and disappeared again and there were no side plates, no cutlery and no napkins and so we had to decorate the table with the squeezed lemons...actually kinda funny now that I think about it....lol....I mean this is Server Training 101. When we asked for it she forgot...again. I ordered the The Med Bowl. It was nice. Many wonderful flavours going on. The falafel portion should've been slightly more generous considering that was the main side we picked as the addition to the meal and also it tasted a bit dry. But, the design and flavour pairing was great. The Raincoast Greens Salad I've had many times and still tasted the same. Fresh, plenty, light and filling...enjoyed it. I guess what I'd like to add here is that no matter how good your food is; when the service lacks it takes away from all else that is in parallel and harmony. If I wanted a salad just as good or a falafel just as good or maybe even better, I could've stopped by a take out place, paid1/3 the price and been done with it. Service is everything....you know....in a service based establishment.

Meals are fine, nothing really remarkable. Ceviche, Taste like Tom Yum Soup. Baja Fish Tacos won’t order again. Nothing will bring me back again.

Went for happy hour and got the Cajun chicken sandwich which had basically no chicken in it. The Meat was literally thinner than a tomato. However, otherwise it tasted great and the regular burger looked amazing. Truffle fries were sizzling fresh with a good dip. Staff were very attentive and pleasant. Management owned the situation and comped the cajun sandwich. Service was great so we will definitely go back again, but probably try something else on the menu.

Was taken here for a birthday dinner so didn't know what to expect. We were greeted with a warm welcome. The waitress who looked after us during the meal was friendly and attentive. The food was excellent the starter was just right. The main course ( I had the Jack Daniels ribs. The meat fell of the bone wonderful. I especially loved the birthday surprise of cheesecake, which unfortunately beat me. Over all a wonderful experience and i will certainly re visit when back in Vancouver from London. Keep up the good work ? Photos show the starter and cheesecake