Comforting bowls of soups and stews are coming in hot at a new midday pop-up inside Kafka’s Coffee Roasters’ Gastown location.
Lunch Bar by Kafka’s is a new weekday feature from 11am to 2pm, serving warming one-bowl meals, tasty sandwiches, and a Glory Bowl made from scratch by Kafka’s chef Nitzan Cohen.
This new Gastown lunch destination did its test-run last week at 151 W. Hastings St., and the concept was eagerly embraced by neighbouring office-workers and residents seeking more fast-casual lunch options. Lunch Bar by Kafka’s officially launches today!
Chef Cohen is well known for his incredibly delicious takes on classic sandwiches (he was behind the menus at both Mensch’s Jewish Delicatessen, and Kafka’s Lil Bird Sandwich Co.), and his new lineup of rotating stews will follow suit with a focus on traditional flavours and nostalgic recipes.
Lunch Bar will be featuring two different stews—one vegan and one meat—each week for $13.50, served with a slice of fresh baked focaccia bread.
On the inaugural menu from November 28 to December 2 are Beef Chili topped with shredded mozzarella, Valentina’s sour cream, and cornbread crumble, and Vegan Chili topped with tortilla-chip gremolata.
Kafka’s will also be throwing some friendly collaborations in the mix.
Choice upcoming stew pairings include: Irish Beef and Brassneck Brewery Geezer English Porter stew, and Greek Lemon and Cauliflower; classic Chicken stew, and Winter Veg; Beef Bourguignon, and Three Lentil.
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Kafka’s Gastown MenuLunch Bar By Kafka’s two weekly rotating stews served with focaccia, $13.50
Good Ol’ Grilled Cheese, $11
Classic goodness. Sourdough with layered cheddar and Swiss cheese, toasted to perfection.
Turkey Slam, $12.75
Gobble it up! Smoked turkey on house-baked bread with tomato, arugula, Swiss cheese, and chili aioli.
Glory Bowl, $14
A triumphant gathering of avocado, quinoa, kale, radish, egg, Brussels sprouts, tomato, pickled cabbage, arugula, yam hummus, and crispy chickpeas, with a citrus vinaigrette.
Hammer Time, $10Hits the spot. Ham, free-range egg, cheddar, chili mayo, and pickled onions on a freshly baked milk bun.
Eggtopia, $10
Simply perfect. Free-range egg, cheddar, kale pesto, and chili mayo on a fresh milk bun.
Avocado Toast, $9.50
Green light—go. Smashed avo, pickled onions, flaky salt, and chili oil on the day’s featured bread.
Feel-Good Granola, $6.5
Nature’s treat. Nuts and seeds, lemon yogurt, and fruit configure.
Kafka’s Gastown is open 8am to 4pm daily, serving on-the-go breakfasts until 11am,
Lunch Bar eats from 11am to 2pm, and locally roasted coffee drinks and delightful baked goods all day long.