Food and Shops
Where to eat and drink at BC Children's Hospital.
There are a number of retail food options while patients, families, caregivers and visitors are at our hospital. Food and beverages are available at varying price points. We have listed the available options below, including locations and opening hours.
Separate food services are available for patients who are staying in the hospital for a short or long time. See the patient food services section for further information.
You can also learn about our gift shop and thrift shop.
Retail food options
Hospital cafeteria – connectcafé
Location: Level 1, Shaughnessy building.
Food options: Variety of food stations, dessert corner, baked goods, soups, self-serve salad bar, grab-and-go snacks and sandwiches.
Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available.
Opening hours:
- Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Saturday to Sunday: 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Starbucks
Location: Lobby, Ambulatory Care Building, near entrance 42.
Food options: Warm and cold beverages and light snacks.
Opening hours:
- Saturday to Monday, 6 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- Tuesday to Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Café 11
Location: Lobby, BC Children's Hospital west entrance, near entrance 11.
Food options: Hot and cold beverages, baked goods, sushi, grab-and-go snacks, sandwiches and soup.
Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available.
Opening hours:
- Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Closed on weekends and statutory holidays
Connect Express (snack bar)
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Location: Lobby, BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre main entrance, near entrance 93.
Food options: Hot and cold beverages, baked goods, sushi, grab-and-go snacks, salads and sandwiches.
Opening hours:
- Monday to Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Closed on weekends and statutory holidays
Vending machines
Vending machines are available in various locations. Depending on the machine, you will find cold beverages, coffee and light snacks. Most machines accept card payment, with a select number offering coin payment options. You can find them in the following locations:
- In the cafeteria
- By entrance 11
- By entrance 35
- Lobby, Teck Acute Care Centre
- 2nd floor, BC Children’s Hospital Ambulatory Care building (directly above Starbucks)
- Near inpatient units in the BC Children's Hospital building
Patient food services
We offer and deliver room service to patients who are staying at the hospital for short or long-term durations.
Patients or their family or caregiver can order their meals between 7 a.m. and 6:15 p.m., seven days a week, by calling 604-875-2233.
If your child has food allergies or special diet needs, please speak to a member of your care team.
Our menus include meal options for:
- Children three years and under
- Children four years and over
- Children in the Bone Marrow Transplant Program
- Children with diabetes
Stations are available in every inpatient unit (where children stay overnight), across BC Children’s Hospital.
Food options near the hospital
Safeway Food & Pharmacy is located approximately three blocks from the hospital at 990 West King Edward Avenue. There are also some restaurants and retail outlets in the surrounding area.
Take-out and food delivery services
Patients and families are welcome to use food courier services such as Skip the Dishes or Uber Eats.
Please note: You are responsible for collecting the delivered meals from the location of your choice. BC Children’s Hospital staff are unable to deliver ordered food to patients or families directly. This is not their responsibility.
Gift shop
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The Auxiliary to BC Children's Hospital operates an on-site gift shop. They donate all proceeds to our hospital for patient programs and to enhance patient care.
The gift shop sells children’s toys, clothing, balloons and toys. Phone orders and in-hospital delivery options are available.
- Location: BC Children’s Hospital lobby, near entrance 11, across from Café 11
- Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Contact: Call 604-875-2000, followed by extension 7219, for further information
Thrift shop
The hospital has a thrift shop run by hospital auxiliaries to BC Children’s Hospital and BC Women’s Hospital + Health Centre. It is located at entrance 93. All proceeds go to patient care and services.