The Red Wagon Cafe, Neighborhood restaurant in Hastings Sunrise, Vancouver, Canada.
The Red Wagon Cafe is a restaurant located on East Hastings Street that prepares all meats in-house through smoking and curing. This hands-on approach gives the kitchen full control over flavor development and ingredient quality.
The restaurant opened in 2010 and relocated two blocks away in 2020 to expand its dining space. This move marked a major milestone as the business grew within its neighborhood.
The cafe sources coffee from JJ Bean and features Powell Street Brewing's Red Wagon Lager, reflecting its commitment to neighborhood businesses. Local producer partnerships shape what appears on the menu each day.
The restaurant operates Wednesday through Sunday starting in the morning, with evening service added Thursday through Sunday. Plan your visit based on whether you prefer the daytime menu or evening options.
The establishment gained television attention when it was featured on the Food Network program Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. This national exposure brought visitors from across the region to the neighborhood spot.
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