Cravings Began As A Small Soup & Sandwich Shop Back In 1991 And Has Grown Into A Full Scale Restaurant And Lounge Over The Years. The Evolution Of This Restaurant Brought Us Through A Mediterranean Phase And Even A Jungle-Themed Period. Yet Through All The Change One Thing Has Remained The Same; Cravings Is Marpole'S Favourite Neighbourhood Restaurant.more...See more text
Food can often be such a comfort, and comfort food is one of the best kinds of food there is. This is the kind of meal that Cravings Restaurant & Lounge prides itself on serving. A fixture of its neighbourhood, Cravings Restaurant & Lounge has been around since 1991. Originally opened as a small soup and sandwich shop, it has since grown into a full-scale restaurant and lounge. An integral part of the small Marpole community, it’s the ideal place to just hang out and enjoy the comforts of a good meal.
In 2012, Hugh Kendall, Lena Clayton and Armin Jiwani bought the restaurant from its founder. Hugh and Lena were employees at the restaurant for many years, so when the original owner decided it was time to retire, he approached the pair and asked what they thought about buying the business.
“It was really important for us to make sure that this neighbourhood gem stayed around,” says Lena. “It’s a part of the community that we’ve grown up and lived in, so myself and Hugh asked our friend Armin to join us in buying the business.”
Three crab cakes served w/ house-pickled asparagus & carrots & a caper-dill aioli
$13.00
Wings
A pound of chicken wings tossed in your choice of BBQ, hot, herb-parmesan or maple
$10.00
Black Bean Dip
Spicy tequila-black bean dip w/ house made tortilla chips
$8.00
Chicken Strips & Fries
Breaded chicken breast strips & fries w/ honey-dill dip
$10.00
Garden Salad
ADD ON TO ANY SALAD
Grilled chicken breast
$5.00Roasted wild salmon
$6.00Grilled marinated tofu
$3.00
Burgers & Sandwiches
Served w/ your choice of fries, cup of soup, side caesar or garden salad or upgrade to yam fries, a bowl of soup, premium salad or 1/2 fries, 1/2 salad
Cravings Burger
House-made certified angus beef burger w/ lettuce, tomato, pickle, grilled red onions, smoked cheddar, sautéed mushrooms, double smoked maple bacon, mayo & dijon on a white bun; served w/ yam fries
$17.00
Salmon Burger
Grilled wild salmon, grilled red onion, butter lettuce, tomato & caper-dill aioli on a whole wheat kaiser
$13.00
Albacore Tuna Sandwich
Sesame & panko crusted albacore tuna seared rare, avocado relish, lettuce, tomato & chipotle mayo on a white bun
$13.00
Apple & Turkey Grilled Cheese
Turkey, Brie, smoked cheddar, caramelized apples & onions & arugula grilled on cranberry sourdough
$12.50
B.C. Club
Grilled chicken breast on rustic ciabatta w/ havarti, double smoked maple bacon, red onion, lettuce, tomato, tomato-chili jam & mayo
$12.50
Reuben
8oz of montreal smoked meat, sauerkraut, havarti & dijon-horse radish mustard on toasted marble rye
$15.00
Black Bean Veggie Burger
Organic vegetable patty, spicy black bean spread, avocado, cheddar cheese, red onion, spinach & tomato on a whole wheat kaiser
$13.00
Traditional Burger
House-made certified angus beef burger w/ lettuce, tomato, pickle, mayo & tomato-chili jam on a whole wheat kaiser
$13.00
Northwest Veg Wrap
Oven roasted bell peppers, grilled zucchini, artichoke hearts, red onion, arugula & caper-dill aioli wrapped in a tortilla
$9.00
Mains
Stirfry
Cashews, mixed seasonal vegetables, stir-fried in teriyaki sauce, served over white rice or upgrade to organic brown rice/quinoa
Oven-roasted free-range chicken breast served over brown rice w/ broccoli, snap peas, carrots & asparagus & topped w/ a bourbon-soy glaze, caramelized apples & grilled red onions
$16.50
Stuffed Pepper
Mushrooms, chickpeas, organic brown rice & herbs inside a roasted bell pepper topped w/ feta; served w/ pesto, gnocchi & arugula, & seasonal vegetables
$14.00
Stirfry
Cashews, mixed seasonal vegetables, stir-fried in teriyaki sauce, served over white rice or upgrade to organic brown rice/quinoa
Sundried tomatoes, mixed olives, artichoke hearts, mushrooms, wilted spinach & fresh cherry tomatoes in a chili-infused olive oil over gluten-free pasta
$11.00
Burgers & Sandwiches
Our sandwiches can be made on our very own gluten-free bread & are served w/ your choice of a side caesar or garden salad, a cup of soup or fries (or upgrade to a bowl of soup, premium salad, yam fries or 1/2 fries/1/2 salad)
Cravings Burger
House-made certified angus beef burger w/ lettuce, tomato, pickle, grilled red onions, smoked cheddar, sautéed mushrooms, double smoked maple bacon, mayo & dijon; served w/ yam fries
Smoked salmon, baby bok choy & snap peas over rice w/ miso-soy sauce & wasabi yogurt topped w/ fresh cucumber, avocado & sesame seeds
$14.00
Dine Marpole (Main)
Available from 4pm-10pm Dine in only Three courses: 26.00 (Starter)Any Side Salad or a Cup of Soup
Bourbon Chicken
Oven-roasted free-range chicken breast served over brown rice w/ broccoli, snap peas, carrots & asparagus & topped w/ a bourbon-soy glaze, caramelized apples & grilled red onions
Mushrooms, chickpeas, organic brown rice & herbs inside a roasted bell pepper topped w/ feta; served w/ mashed potato & seasonal vegetables
Dessert
Any of the celiac desserts in our dessert
Dinner( Starters)
Available from 4pm to close
Wings
A pound of chicken wings tossed in your choice of BBQ, hot, maple or herb-parmesan; remember that baked wings take a little longer!
$10.00
Yam Fries
With chipotle aioli
Small
$4.50Large
$6.50
Black Bean Dip
Spicy tequila-black bean dip w/ house made tortilla chips
$8.00
Dinner (Mains)
Roasted Wild Salmon
Maple glazed salmon w/ a smoked bacon sauce; served w/ roasted potato & seasonal vegetables
$22.00
Bourbon Chicken
Oven-roasted free-range chicken breast served over brown rice w/ broccoli, snap peas, carrots & asparagus & topped w/ a bourbon-soy glaze, caramelized apples & grilled red onions
Grilled chicken breast
$4.50Roasted wild salmon
$5.40Grilled marinated tofu
$2.70
Burgers, Sandwiches & Wraps
Cravings Burger
House-made certified angus beef burger w/ lettuce, tomato, pickle, grilled red onions, smoked cheddar, sautéed mushrooms, double smoked maple bacon, mayo & dijon on a white bun
$13.00
Salmon Burger
Grilled wild salmon, grilled red onion, butter lettuce & caper-dill aioli on whole wheat kaiser
$9.50
Albacore Tuna Sandwich
Sesame & panko crusted albacore tuna seared rare, avocado relish, lettuce, tomato & chipotle mayo on a sesame challa bun
$9.50
B.C. Club
Grilled chicken breast on rustic ciabatta w/ havarti, double smoked maple bacon, red onion, lettuce, tomato, tomato-chili jam & mayo
$9.00
Reuben
8oz of montreal smoked meat, sauerkraut, havarti & dijon-horse radish mustard on toasted marble
$11.25
Apple & Turkey Grilled Cheese
Turkey, Brie, smoked cheddar, caramelized apples & onions & arugula grilled on sourdough
$9.00
Northwest Veg Wrap
Oven roasted bell peppers, grilled zucchini, artichoke hearts, red onion, arugula & caper-dill aioli wrapped in a tortilla
$6.50
Black Bean Veggie Burger
Organic vegetable patty, spicy black bean spread, avocado, cheddar cheese, red onion, spinach & tomato on a whole wheat kaisee
$9.45
Traditional Burger
House-made certified angus beef burger w/ lettuce, tomato, pickle, mayo & tomato-chili jam on a whole wheat kaiser
$9.45
Pastas & More
Meat Lasagna
Pasta noodles layered w/ beef, tomato sauce, mozzarella, cheddar & ricotta, then baked
Herb & panko-crusted albacore tuna seared rare over roasted beets, quinoa, arugula, pickled carrots & asparagus tossed in sage vinaigrette w/ caper-dill aioli
Bourbon Chicken
Oven-roasted free-range chicken breast served over brown rice w/ broccoli, snap peas, carrots & asparagus & topped w/ a bourbon-soy glaze, caramelized apples & grilled red onions
Stuffed Pepper
Mushrooms, chickpeas, organic brown rice & herbs inside a roasted bell pepper topped w/ feta; served w/ pesto, gnocchi & arugula, & seasonal vegetables
Great value - Great Food - Great Service
We went...
Great value - Great Food - Great Service
We went to Cravings for Valentine's and it was simply one of the best dinners we have had in Vancouver. The food was excellent and the service was outstanding. They had a great selection of 4 starters and a selection of 4 entrees. We had the " best of both worlds" - an awesome combo of seafood, chicken and steak. The tiger prawns were huge and grilled to perfection. The double bittersweet chocolate cake for dessert was outstanding in both presentation and taste. Great selection of wines - reasonable prices and a very quiet setting. Highly recommend this restaurant.
E&J Kosty
People have been coming to this longtime Marpole favourite to catch Canucks games for years. The drink menu, meanwhile, has evolved to include plenty of local crafts like Parallel 49 and Red Truck, while memorable food items include the Swiss cheese and pineapple-topped Hawaiian burger and the home baked lasagna.
