Cheap Eats in Kelowna

Breakfast for less

For a sit-down brunch with all the trimmings, see our best brunch in Kelowna guide. These are the easier-on-the-wallet mornings.

• Norman's Diner (Rutland): an old-fashioned diner that regulars call one of the most welcoming, affordable family breakfast spots in town. Prices haven't crept up the way they have elsewhere.
• Pulp Fiction (Pandosy): a coffee house that doubles as a rare and used bookstore, with a strong breakfast menu. Order the coffee milkshake regulars rave about and browse while you eat.
• The Sandwich Company (Kelowna): a breakfast-and-lunch sandwich shop with a loyal following, anchored by a well-loved breakfast burrito. There are proper vegan options too.
• Specialty Bakery & Bistro (Rutland): a scratch bakery with a bistro serving all-day breakfast and daily lunch specials on weekdays. Grab a cream-filled Kelonut on the way out.

Sandwiches and quick lunches

• Little Hobo Soup & Sandwich Shop (Downtown): a hole-in-the-wall that's been a local staple since the 1970s. Order the grilled cheese or the three-soup flight. More bowls like this are in our soup, ramen and pho guide.
• Banh Mi Bo Bakery (Kelowna): a dedicated banh mi bakery with baguettes baked fresh daily and a focused menu. Start with the classic.
• Italian Sandwich Co. (Downtown): easy to walk past in a food court near the office district, but the sandwiches are built with imported meats and cheeses.
• Rocket Subs (Kelowna): a small sub shop with a cult following for fresh ingredients and generous portions. It can sell out on weekends, so arrive early.
• Press'd Sandwich Shop (Landmark): an owner-run shop near Landmark. Order one of the creatively named signature sandwiches.
• Wood Fire Bakery (Kelowna): a German bakery-cafe with generous portions and fair prices. It's open weekdays only for a short midday window, so plan ahead and order the borscht and ham hock.

Noodles, pho and curry

Big bowls that go a long way. Our soup, ramen and pho guide covers the whole valley.

• Bamboo Chopsticks Downtown (Downtown): a vegan-friendly Vietnamese spot with big portions for the price. The customizable pho is what regulars swear by.
• Basil Leaf Asian Fusion (Glenmore): quick, affordable Vietnamese-Thai food. Order the pho, whose broth tastes like it took hours.
• Natsukashi Neighbourhood Store & Eatery (Downtown): a nostalgic Japanese corner store stocked with snacks, where you can sit down for bowls of udon and fresh onigiri.
• Yellow Star Snack House (Harvey Avenue): a casual Vietnamese spot for banh mi, vermicelli bowls, spring rolls and bao buns, with kind staff and vegetarian options.
• Made in India (KLO Road): a budget-friendly Indian restaurant that suits families and groups. Reviewers mention butter chicken, rogan josh, korma and garlic naan.
• Pick Thai Restaurant (Kelowna): a small, family-run spot on Bernard Ave where mom does the cooking, so every dish tastes homemade.

Tacos, burgers and pizza

• Charros Takos (Kelowna): street tacos from a food truck, on fresh handmade corn tortillas. Try the tofu pastor and the bean soup on the side.
• Streats Harvey Kitchen (Harvey Avenue): a smash burger and taco counter. The cauliflower tacos and crispy halloumi make it good for vegetarians too.
• Latin Fiesta (Kelowna): affordable, authentic Latin American food. Order the chilaquiles or the pozole, and there's a proper kids' menu.
• Pandosy Pizza (Pandosy): known for a homemade-tasting tomato sauce on a generous, non-greasy pie.
• Panjabi Pizzeria (Rutland): halal Indian-fusion pizza with dine-in tables. Reviewers say the Achari Chicken pizza is worth the wait.

Bakeries and sweet stops

• 350° Bakehouse and Cafe (Spall Road): a from-scratch bakery for donuts, cronuts, lemon tarts, scones and sausage rolls, plus deli sandwiches and a daily soup.
• Jaide & Joel's Baking Co. (Rutland): fresh baking, lunch options and coffee, with free parking behind the building.
• Tripke Bakery Too (North Glenmore): big muffins, flaky pastries, sausage rolls and a good selection of gluten-free treats, close to a walking trail.
• Milk Shed Coffeehouse (Kelowna): a heritage barn attached to a brewery, with cinnamon buns famous enough to justify the trip.
• Empire Crepe (Kelowna): a family-run counter that makes everything hot to order. Start savory, then finish with the salted caramel crepe.

Late-night bites

• City Pizza (Pandosy): open past midnight, with slices on a light sauce and a fluffy crust. It's well loved for supporting the local homeless community with warm meals.
• Halfmoon Pizzeria + Donair (Kelowna): pizza and donair under one roof, and neither feels like an afterthought. Order one of each.
• MASHAWI - Shawarma & Grill (Kelowna): authentic Turkish food from a hardworking young couple, open well past typical dinner hours, with generous portions.

Vegan on a budget

• King's Vegetarian Food (Kelowna farmers market): a beloved, family-run market stall. Order the sweet and sour veggie and add a few steamed buns.
• Eye Tasty Food (Kelowna): an Ethiopian food truck run by a husband-and-wife team, with fresh, healthy home cooking worth seeking out.
• reggaefusionfood (UBCO area): a food truck with live music playing. The chickpea curry is well loved.
• Goods Health and Wellness (Kelowna): a wellness store and smoothie bar run by people who know the vegan landscape well, with a bring-your-own-cup option.
• Food trucks and market stalls: trucks move and markets change their schedules with the season, so check each listing before you go.

Quick picks

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