Noel & Lindsay's Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Our favs in order: Absinthe Bistro, Kishimoto, JamJar, La Mezcaleria, Cabrito.
Best sushi and friendliest service on the East Side of Vancouver. Always busy!
95 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kishimoto Japanese Restaurant
2054 Commercial DrBest sushi and friendliest service on the East Side of Vancouver. Always busy!
Lively atmosphere, friendly service, tasty authentic Mexican food and drink. Try the fondue - it's delish!
155 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Mezcaleria
1622 Commercial DrLively atmosphere, friendly service, tasty authentic Mexican food and drink. Try the fondue - it's delish!
Very tasty Spanish tapas and drinks. Friendly service, small portions, and a tad pricey.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cabrito - Tapas Bebidas
2270 Commercial DrVery tasty Spanish tapas and drinks. Friendly service, small portions, and a tad pricey.
Classic East Van vegetarian stalwart. Play area for kids and tasty breakfast, smoothies, burgers, organic ales, and baked goods. Late night events like Poetry slams and live music.
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cafe Deux Soleils
2096 Commercial DrClassic East Van vegetarian stalwart. Play area for kids and tasty breakfast, smoothies, burgers, organic ales, and baked goods. Late night events like Poetry slams and live music.
Tasty veggie Mexican fare with enormous portions.
136 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bandidas Taqueria
2781 Commercial DrTasty veggie Mexican fare with enormous portions.
Tangent Café
2095 Commercial DrBig breakfasts!
Be sure to arrive early; this delicious pizza place is always packed.
159 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Via Tevere Pizzeria
1190 Victoria DrBe sure to arrive early; this delicious pizza place is always packed.
Addis Cafe
2017 Commercial DrDelicious Ethiopian cuisine with friendly service.
Delicious Ethiopian cuisine with friendly service.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Harambe Ethiopian Restaurant
2149 Commercial DrDelicious Ethiopian cuisine with friendly service.
Carthage Cafe
1851 Commercial DrAwesome burgers, fries, and milkshakes,
Sit upstairs on the 2nd floor patio overlooking the city. Thursday night is reggae night. Live music most nights.
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Falconetti's East Side Grill
1812 Commercial DriveSit upstairs on the 2nd floor patio overlooking the city. Thursday night is reggae night. Live music most nights.
JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
3010 Main StOur local. Great coffee.
J N & Z Deli
1729 Commercial DrExcellent selection of deli meats.
Mexican burritos, bowls, and chips. Quality has declined in recent years.
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Red Burrito
1700 Commercial DrMexican burritos, bowls, and chips. Quality has declined in recent years.
Long time established coffee shop on the Drive
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Continental Coffee
1806 Commercial DrLong time established coffee shop on the Drive
Prado Cafe
1938 Commercial DrHip, tasty drip, and free wifi
Havana Vancouver
1212 Commercial DrBest brunch on the Drive!
Great for families. Tasty pizza but we love the Famoso salad the most.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria - Commercial Drive
1380 Commercial DrGreat for families. Tasty pizza but we love the Famoso salad the most.
Awesome Lebanese food and tasty cocktails.
57 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Jamjar Canteen
2290 Commercial DrAwesome Lebanese food and tasty cocktails.
Best pizza on The Drive. Neapolitan-style pizza with a thin crust and soft chewy dough.
La Pache Pizza
2082 Commercial DrBest pizza on The Drive. Neapolitan-style pizza with a thin crust and soft chewy dough.
Falconetti's East Side Grill
1812 Commercial DriveAn excellent spot for Date Night. Absinthe Food is the #2 rated restaurant in all of Vancouver and it's on Commercial Drive! We LOVE the owners because their service is warm and friendly and the food is amazing.
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Absinthe Bistro
952 Commercial DrAn excellent spot for Date Night. Absinthe Food is the #2 rated restaurant in all of Vancouver and it's on Commercial Drive! We LOVE the owners because their service is warm and friendly and the food is amazing.
Essentials
Bright, clean, and popular grocery store packed with fresh and inexpensive selection of wholesome organic and non-organic groceries.
112 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
City Avenue Market
2279 Commercial DrBright, clean, and popular grocery store packed with fresh and inexpensive selection of wholesome organic and non-organic groceries.
Long-time grocery store with a good selection of bulk foods and natural products.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dollar Grocers Ltd
2210 Commercial DrLong-time grocery store with a good selection of bulk foods and natural products.
Safeway Broadway & Commercial
1780 E BroadwayWashing Wells
1910 Commercial DrCoin operated laundry.
Open early and late. You can find pretty much everything you'd need, including a post office.
692 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shoppers Drug Mart
1006 Homer StOpen early and late. You can find pretty much everything you'd need, including a post office.
Super Valu
1645 E 1st AveOpen 24hrs!
Getting Around
Skytrain to downtown Vancouver, or East to Burnaby.
99 B-Line to UBC
98 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Commercial Platform 3 station
Skytrain to downtown Vancouver, or East to Burnaby.
99 B-Line to UBC
Drinks & Nightlife
East Van micro-brewery with a relaxed tasting room. Call to enquire about a brewery tour.
60 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Off the Rail Brewing
1351 Adanac StEast Van micro-brewery with a relaxed tasting room. Call to enquire about a brewery tour.
60+ beers on tap. Sports on TV and good bar food. Always packed.
77 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
St. Augustine's
2360 Commercial Dr60+ beers on tap. Sports on TV and good bar food. Always packed.
Another East Van micro-brewery across the street from Off The Rail.
83 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bomber Brewing
1488 Adanac StAnother East Van micro-brewery across the street from Off The Rail.
Another East Van micro-brewery with award-winning beers and a tasting room. Try their Craft Lager.
130 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parallel 49 Brewing Company
1950 Triumph StAnother East Van micro-brewery with award-winning beers and a tasting room. Try their Craft Lager.
Storm Brewing LTD.
310 Commercial DriveSuch good beer. Growlers only :)
Strange Fellows Brewing Company
1345 Clark DrStorm Crow Tavern
1305 Commercial DrEntertainment & Activities
Classic bowling alley with a glow-in-the-dark lanes upstairs.
25 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Grandview Lanes
2195 Commercial DrClassic bowling alley with a glow-in-the-dark lanes upstairs.
Second-run films and festivals. Beer served.
100 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rio Theatre
1660 E BroadwaySecond-run films and festivals. Beer served.
Trout Lake Community Centre
3360 Victoria DrFitness centre.
Fitness centre and pool.
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Britannia Community Services Centre - Info Centre
1661 Napier StFitness centre and pool.
Do you like it hot? Then Bikram's yoga is for you. 90 minute classes 4-5 classes per day.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bikram's Yoga College-India
1109 Commercial DrDo you like it hot? Then Bikram's yoga is for you. 90 minute classes 4-5 classes per day.
Parks & Nature
Closest place to watch the sunset from a picnic blanket. Tennis courts and an open field.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
McSpadden Park
2125 Victoria DrClosest place to watch the sunset from a picnic blanket. Tennis courts and an open field.
Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings. A great place for a walk or a workout in the fitness centre.
192 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trout Lake Beach
Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings. A great place for a walk or a workout in the fitness centre.
Waterpark for kids, people-watching for everyone else.
32 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Grandview
1657 Charles StWaterpark for kids, people-watching for everyone else.
Arts & Culture
Historic Theatre, The Cultch
1895 Venables St