Ovaltine Cafe, Heritage diner in Downtown Eastside, Vancouver, Canada
The Ovaltine Cafe features Italian Renaissance architecture with vintage furnishings, classic booth seating, and an original neon sign at 251 East Hastings Street.
Established in 1901, the restaurant received recognition through its inclusion in Vancouver's community heritage register, marking its contribution to local history.
The cafe serves as a filming location for television shows and movies, including The X-Files and I, Robot, due to its preserved early 20th-century interior.
Visitors can enjoy affordable meals, with many options priced around $5, including breakfast specials and burgers from 8 AM to 6 PM daily.
Keith McKellar dedicated a chapter to this establishment in his book 'Neon Eulogy,' documenting its status as Vancouver's oldest operating cafe.
Location: Vancouver
Inception: 20 century
Architectural style: Italian Renaissance
Address: 249 East Hastings Street
Phone: +16046857021
Website: https://ovaltine-cafe.com
GPS coordinates: 49.28148,-123.09844
Latest update: March 11, 2025 12:25
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