The Vendome is a cross between a coffee house and a lunch place. It is very artsy but, at the same time, neither pretentiously so nor uncomfortable. The food is exquisite. I had a butternut squash soup and a beet, goat cheese salad. Absolutely delicious. But don't expect big portions; remember it's an artsy place. Other pluses I noticed were good coffee, clean restrooms and nice decor. Parking is going to be tough. There are a few spots out front but mostly it's a walking destination for local Sunnyside and Kensington residents. The LRT Sunnyside station is just a block away so that's a possibility too.
All in all, I can't think of anything that could be done to improve this place. I highly recommend it.