Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Amazing tacos and burritos. Some of the best you will ever have. Highly recommended for take-out or eat-in.
207 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tacofino Taco Bar
15 W Cordova StAmazing tacos and burritos. Some of the best you will ever have. Highly recommended for take-out or eat-in.
This place has AMAZING brunch. I know the chef here. He is a genius
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Catch 122 Cafe Bistro
128 W Hastings StThis place has AMAZING brunch. I know the chef here. He is a genius
Amazing hipster coffee bar. They are serious about their coffee here. Only the highest quality.
189 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Revolver
325 Cambie StAmazing hipster coffee bar. They are serious about their coffee here. Only the highest quality.
Romer's Burger Bar
1873 W 4th AveEthically raised burgers. Yummy!
Atithi
2445 Burrard StFantastic family recipe Indian food
Pretty good indian food. Large restaurant, close to home. You'll always find a seat here
Akbar's Own Indian Restaurant
1905 W BroadwayPretty good indian food. Large restaurant, close to home. You'll always find a seat here
Verrrry creative, and verrry good sushi rolls. A crazy, loud-ish, and busy atmosphere. Most of the time, its worth it to eat some sushi you've never had before
77 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Eatery
3431 W BroadwayVerrrry creative, and verrry good sushi rolls. A crazy, loud-ish, and busy atmosphere. Most of the time, its worth it to eat some sushi you've never had before
Really good vegetarian and vegan food. Almost always lined up out the door.. for a reason.
And reasonable price
228 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Naam
2724 W 4th AveReally good vegetarian and vegan food. Almost always lined up out the door.. for a reason.
And reasonable price
Best sushi near by. The other sushi places around my place are mediocre. Trust me
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Temaki Sushi
2156 W BroadwayBest sushi near by. The other sushi places around my place are mediocre. Trust me
Amazing Lebanese and middle eastern food. Bright, fresh, beautiful. Nuba is an experience not to be missed. Fantastic for lunch or dinner. Veggie and Meat options.
117 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nuba in Gastown
207 W Hastings StAmazing Lebanese and middle eastern food. Bright, fresh, beautiful. Nuba is an experience not to be missed. Fantastic for lunch or dinner. Veggie and Meat options.
Amazing brunch. A bit pricey. High quality. Not pretentious. You'll be impressed.
371 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chambar Restaurant
568 Beatty StreetAmazing brunch. A bit pricey. High quality. Not pretentious. You'll be impressed.
A unique dining experience - Eat in absolute darkness.
Your waiters are blind, and will lead you to and from your table, and you will experience food in a way you never have before.
27 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dark Table
2611 W 4th AveA unique dining experience - Eat in absolute darkness.
Your waiters are blind, and will lead you to and from your table, and you will experience food in a way you never have before.
If you are visiting commercial drive, Mezcal has one of the most rich, savory, and unforgettable authentic Mexican meals you will ever experience outside of Mexico.
155 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Mezcaleria
1622 Commercial DrIf you are visiting commercial drive, Mezcal has one of the most rich, savory, and unforgettable authentic Mexican meals you will ever experience outside of Mexico.
If you happen to be on Main Street, this restaurant offers a very unique experience, with dishes you may have never had before. 4 kinds of Chai, and beautiful decor. You won't leave hungry.
224 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
East Is East
3035 W BroadwayIf you happen to be on Main Street, this restaurant offers a very unique experience, with dishes you may have never had before. 4 kinds of Chai, and beautiful decor. You won't leave hungry.
A very popular Gastown restaurant. Lots of food options, and not all pork. A fantastic patio, and quality of food make this place a local favorite.
128 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Flying Pig Gastown
102 Water StreetA very popular Gastown restaurant. Lots of food options, and not all pork. A fantastic patio, and quality of food make this place a local favorite.
Waffles that might kill you because they are so good. Often lined up out the door, but it is worth it.
63 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nero Belgian Waffle Bar
1703 Robson StWaffles that might kill you because they are so good. Often lined up out the door, but it is worth it.
Quick, healthy food. Salads and soups of the best quality, and value
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tractor Everyday Healthy Foods - Kitsilano
1903 W 4th AveQuick, healthy food. Salads and soups of the best quality, and value
Nectar Juicery
102 W Hastings StAmazing juices and smoothies
Farm to Table - amazing local food. This place offers such yummy food. You won't regret this
104 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fable Kitchen
1944 W 4th AveFarm to Table - amazing local food. This place offers such yummy food. You won't regret this
AMaZing Malasian food. If you have never eaten at Banana Leaf, you must.
Try the Sablefish if they have it. Rendang is amazing. Roti Canai is amazing.
71 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Banana Leaf on Davie
1043 Davie StAMaZing Malasian food. If you have never eaten at Banana Leaf, you must.
Try the Sablefish if they have it. Rendang is amazing. Roti Canai is amazing.
Great cheesecake, right below your building. Pretty good coffee too.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trees Organic Coffee Kitsilano
2655 Arbutus StGreat cheesecake, right below your building. Pretty good coffee too.
Another top-shelf local coffee roaster. They have really good brunch too. And they do their own baking.
94 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Matchstick Chinatown
213 E Georgia StAnother top-shelf local coffee roaster. They have really good brunch too. And they do their own baking.
The best coffee within 15 blocks. This is a total Vancouver Hipster Coffee Joint. They are SERIOUS about their different brewing methods and High Quality coffees. Check it out.
79 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Platform 7 Coffee
2331 E Hastings StThe best coffee within 15 blocks. This is a total Vancouver Hipster Coffee Joint. They are SERIOUS about their different brewing methods and High Quality coffees. Check it out.
Your closest pub. Unremarkable in every way, but its your closest watering hole. Liquor store next door
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Regal Beagle
2283 W BroadwayYour closest pub. Unremarkable in every way, but its your closest watering hole. Liquor store next door
Drinks & Nightlife
Fantastic, classy pizza and pasta
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Novo Pizzeria & Wine Bar
2118 Burrard StFantastic, classy pizza and pasta
Amazing BBQ in the heart of Gastown. Happy, grass-fed meat, and some amazing brisket.
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Peckinpah
38005 Water StAmazing BBQ in the heart of Gastown. Happy, grass-fed meat, and some amazing brisket.
Essentials
Good food to go, good meats, expensive produce. Fantastic burritos, yummy baked goods, and a nice salad bar. Tables outside to eat.
726 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whole Foods Market
510 W 8th AveGood food to go, good meats, expensive produce. Fantastic burritos, yummy baked goods, and a nice salad bar. Tables outside to eat.
IGA
2286 W BroadwayGood general grocery store near by
Sightseeing
Beeautiful public beach with lots of local action. A beautiful view of English bay, and a fantastic spot for a walk at sunset.
847 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque de la Playa Kitsilano
1499 Arbutus StBeeautiful public beach with lots of local action. A beautiful view of English bay, and a fantastic spot for a walk at sunset.
This is one of the most beautifully designed convention centers in the world, and one of the most eco-friendly. It is worth visiting just to see it. It has a living roof, and it uses ocean power
204 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vancouver Convention Centre West
1055 Canada PlaceThis is one of the most beautifully designed convention centers in the world, and one of the most eco-friendly. It is worth visiting just to see it. It has a living roof, and it uses ocean power
Your quickest way to Victoria. Great for a day trip.
http://helijet.com/
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Helijet
455 W Waterfront RdYour quickest way to Victoria. Great for a day trip.
http://helijet.com/
Your water taxi dock to North Vancouver. This station is also where the two SkyTrain lines end. Take any Skytrain to this station to land very close to the convention center and Gastown.
158 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Waterfront Station
601 West Cordova StreetYour water taxi dock to North Vancouver. This station is also where the two SkyTrain lines end. Take any Skytrain to this station to land very close to the convention center and Gastown.
Stanley Park is a rainforest in the middle of the city. Its an amazing park, surrounded by an ocean inlet. You can ride/run around the perimeter, in a counter-clockwise direction. Or you can drive.
2658 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Stanley
610 Pipeline RdStanley Park is a rainforest in the middle of the city. Its an amazing park, surrounded by an ocean inlet. You can ride/run around the perimeter, in a counter-clockwise direction. Or you can drive.
This is a great spot to catch a sunset. Grab an ice cream from the Marble Slab, or a nice dinner at the Cactus Club (they do picnics to go), and watch the sun set over English Bay.
235 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sunset Beach
Beach AveThis is a great spot to catch a sunset. Grab an ice cream from the Marble Slab, or a nice dinner at the Cactus Club (they do picnics to go), and watch the sun set over English Bay.
Great spot for sunset, and an ocean swim. A west facing beach.
Important to note:
- This is clothing optional beach.
- You'll need to walk down about 300 stairs. Not too hard, just pack accordingly
197 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pacific Spirit Hostel
1935 Lower MallGreat spot for sunset, and an ocean swim. A west facing beach.
Important to note:
- This is clothing optional beach.
- You'll need to walk down about 300 stairs. Not too hard, just pack accordingly
Arts & Culture
Vancouver's stadium. Home of the BC Lions (CFL football), the Whitecaps (soccer), and the 2015 Fifa Women's world cup. Check out the beautiful lights on this stadium at night.
418 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
BC Place
777 Pacific BlvdVancouver's stadium. Home of the BC Lions (CFL football), the Whitecaps (soccer), and the 2015 Fifa Women's world cup. Check out the beautiful lights on this stadium at night.
Concerts, hockey games, and other events happen here. Rogers arena houses about 20,000 people.
408 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rogers Arena
800 Griffiths WayConcerts, hockey games, and other events happen here. Rogers arena houses about 20,000 people.
Granville Island is the arts and cultural center of the city. There are numerous theatres, art galleries, artisan markets, and an art school on this little island. Definitely worth checking out.
1659 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Isla Granville
Granville Island is the arts and cultural center of the city. There are numerous theatres, art galleries, artisan markets, and an art school on this little island. Definitely worth checking out.
NIGHTLIFE - For clubs and active nightlife, Granville street turns in to a bit of a Las Vegas clone on Fridays and Saturdays. Lots of bars, pubs, and late night food/entertainment.
77 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Granville station
678 Dunsmuir StNIGHTLIFE - For clubs and active nightlife, Granville street turns in to a bit of a Las Vegas clone on Fridays and Saturdays. Lots of bars, pubs, and late night food/entertainment.
Everything Else
Check out Float House Kitsilano for an amazing meditation opportunity. Use the code SoulHomes to get a reduced rate on your float.
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Float House Kitsilano
1926 W 4th AveCheck out Float House Kitsilano for an amazing meditation opportunity. Use the code SoulHomes to get a reduced rate on your float.
BC Liquor Stores
4423 Main StYour closest stop for liquor