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Chef Big D's Restaurant & Grill

4.1 (889 reviews)
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Veggie Omelette

Frequently praised for its large portion size, perfect cooking, and delicious taste. Multiple reviewers highlighted it as one of the best breakfasts and appreciated the option to add fresh fruit.

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Hash Browns / Sliced Breakfast Potatoes

Highly recommended for their unique preparation and exquisite seasoning, described as better than typical hash browns and even compared to potato chips. Many reviewers noted their deliciousness and ordered extra.

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Crab Cake Benny

Noted for the excellent combination of crab cakes with creamy poached eggs and homemade hollandaise sauce. Reviewers found it flavorful and a must-try item.

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Avo Burger

Mentioned as phenomenal with a hint of spice, juicy, and very flavorful. Recommended especially after the restaurant started serving dinner.

5

Montreal Smoked Meat Sandwich

Recommended for its great flavors including homemade sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, and Dijon mustard, served in a diner atmosphere with friendly service.

Location details

38042 Cleveland Ave, Squamish, British Columbia, V8B 0A1, CA

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About Chef Big D's Restaurant & Grill

Warm, bustling eatery offering generously sized breakfast plates, sandwiches, baked goods & coffee.

Amenities & services

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Delivery
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Great coffee
  • Great tea selection

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Coffee
  • Healthy options
  • Quick bite

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Counter service
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy

Crowd

  • College students
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments
  • Credit cards

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Usually plenty of parking

Frequently asked questions

What is Chef Big D's Restaurant & Grill known for?

It is especially known for breakfast plates with hash browns, eggs benedict, and omelettes, plus hearty sandwiches like the Avo Burger and the Montreal smoked meat sandwich. Reviewers repeatedly call out the generous portions, fast service, and well-seasoned potatoes as reasons the food stands out.

What dishes are most recommended at Chef Big D's Restaurant & Grill?

Reviewers most often recommend the hash browns, crab cake benny, eggs benedict, pancakes, veggie omelette, and the Avo Burger. The Montreal sandwich with homemade sauerkraut, Swiss, and Dijon is another specific favorite, and several people mention the breakfast potatoes as a highlight.

What is the atmosphere like at Chef Big D's Restaurant & Grill?

The atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, and diner-like, with some reviewers noting good oldies music, wood tables, and outdoor sidewalk seating. It seems to work well for solo diners, couples, groups, and tourists, though larger groups may need table adjustments because the tables are relatively small.

Is Chef Big D's Restaurant & Grill good value?

Yes, the price range is CA$20 to 30, and reviewers say the portions are big and the food is fairly priced, with one noting a meal was under $20. The combination of large servings, fast service, and strong breakfast quality is a common reason people call it good value.

When is the best time to visit Chef Big D's Restaurant & Grill?

Breakfast is the clearest sweet spot, especially if you want items like the mountain man breakfast, veggie omelette, or crab cake benny. Reviewers also mention short waits when it was not very busy, so an off-peak breakfast or lunch visit may be the easiest time to get seated quickly.

Is parking available at Chef Big D's Restaurant & Grill?

Yes. Free parking lot, Free street parking, Usually plenty of parking is available.

Is Chef Big D's Restaurant & Grill kid-friendly?

Yes, Chef Big D's Restaurant & Grill is good for kids.

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