Lunch Break: Bambo is Vancouver's "Sandwich Heaven"

Posted by Ryan
Filed in Restaurants
April 9, 2008

Back when I worked in Gastown my office fell in love with a café with an unusual name: Bambo. If you're worried that you might call it "bamboo" like we did at first, fret no more: we have unofficially renamed the restaurant to "sandwich heaven" by popular consensus.

Bambo serves up sandwiches and coffee with all the fixings. The daily soups are a hearty and healthy option like only mom could make and the salads are consistently good as well.

The sandwiches come in a variety of types but always consist of fresh focaccia bread, a flavourful marinara sauce, light amount of mayo with lettuce and cucumber. Choices for toppings include lemon pepper chicken, roasted vegetable, turkey with cranberry, ham and cheddar and for true west coast flare: a crab sandwich and a lox variety to boot.

301 W. Cordova Street, Vancouver, BC
604-681-4323

Photo: Ryan Weal

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This place is weird and gross, i can't wait until it goes out of business and something better takes it's place. Go to Social Deli, it just a block away from Bambo and way cheaper and super tasty. Homer and Cordova, alley entrance.

Posted by: Jess at April 9, 2008 10:50 PM | Quote Comment

I know of the place your are talking about. It has been busy the last few times we've made it to Gastown but I'll be sure to check it out in the coming weeks.

One of the reasons I like to recommend Bambo is the relaxed atmosphere, it is a great place to have a seat and converse with friends. The staff are pretty friendly too. I'd much rather sit somewhere with a view during my lunch break than wait in line and get something to go. Though, occasionally it can be worth it if the food is just that good.

Posted by: Ryan

at April 10, 2008 3:10 PM | Quote Comment

mmmmmmm Bambo :9
Delicious sandwiches, great food, comfy atmosphere - what more coul you ask for? I've been going to Bambo for a few years now and have never been disappointed with my food.

Posted by: Su at April 23, 2008 12:05 PM | Quote Comment