{"id":40961,"date":"2012-04-06T05:07:39","date_gmt":"2012-04-06T11:07:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wend.ca\/?p=40961"},"modified":"2020-04-21T19:56:40","modified_gmt":"2020-04-21T23:56:40","slug":"naam-vancouver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wend.ca\/?p=40961","title":{"rendered":"Naam, Kitsilano"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Naam Cafe was founded back in 1968 when 4th Avenue was still called Rainbow Road. It began as a gathering place for people who were seeking “the good life.” Naam means “name” – the original name. We hope you enjoy your visit.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

An appropriate name given the number of yoga studios in the area and the earthy, healthy feel of the neighbourhood. It has long been a staple for university students up late studying or drinking. The restaurant is open 24-hours a day, 7-days a week — except on Christmas day. It’s pitched as vegetarian \/ vegan but not gluten-free. <\/p>\n

I’m told there can be a huge line up at all times during the day\/night. We lucked out and only had a 10-minute wait for a table. Time passed quickly as we listened to live music.<\/p>\n

If given the opportunity, I’m not sure how I’d rate the restaurant. It came with a ton of hype and rants\/raves about how it’s the “best restaurant in Vancouver.” From my experience, the avocado and cashew enchilada was somewhat meh<\/em> and the service came with an attitude. <\/p>\n

However, for a leisurely meal in a piece of Vancouver history, it was worth the cab ride from Yaletown.<\/p>\n