The Acme Cafe has opened at 51 West Hastings. Gonna get me some pie. Full press release announcing as much after the jump…

Vancouver, BC | Acme Cafe is now open for business! Located in Gastown’s historic Paris Block, just steps from the new Woodward’s building, Acme Cafe is an homage to the classic diners and coffee shops of old – a friendly neighbourhood eatery that serves up hot coffee and homemade comfort food with a smile.

Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Acme Cafe features a menu of old-school diner classics and “simple food done well.” Hearty breakfasts; freshly made soups, salads, and sandwiches; and hot mains like meatloaf and mac & cheese are served alongside Pop Shoppe sodas, ice cream floats, milkshakes and the best damn pie in town.

“Keep your fork, there’s pie!” is Acme Cafe’s mantra, as owners Alan and Peggy Hoffman believe that no meal is complete without a slice for dessert. Inspired by Peggy’s grandmother’s recipes, Acme Cafe features a rotating selection of homemade pies and cakes baked daily. Acme Cafe also features a coffee bar, with piping-hot Cuppa Joe coffee and espresso, as well as freshly baked cookies, muffins and pastries to-go.

With meals priced from $8 to $13, and with kids’ meals available for under $5, it’s both wallet-friendly and family-friendly.

The space, designed by Alan and Peggy themselves, houses 42 seats split between the coffee bar; booths and tables; and U-shaped counter surrounding the restaurant’s open kitchen. Underneath a swinging hand-painted sign, a custom-tiled entrance welcomes guests into a lofty room (with 17-foot ceilings) filled with natural light. A wall of exposed brick showcases the building’s heritage, while Formica countertops and naugahyde booths are a throwback to classic diner décor.

The kitchen is in the extremely capable hands of Chef Walter Messiah, co-founder of the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts and an industry veteran with over 25 years of experience; and the front-of-house operations are managed by Alan and Peggy, who ensure a healthy dose of friendly old-school hospitality.

Acme Cafe is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week from 8 am to 9 pm (10 am to 9 pm on Sundays).