Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Best cheesecake in town. Award winning.
Quite yummy breakfast wraps.
Good quiche
Coffee is okay.
7 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Trees Organic Coffee Kitsilano
2655 Arbutus StBest cheesecake in town. Award winning.
Quite yummy breakfast wraps.
Good quiche
Coffee is okay.
Very good sushi, at a great price
Very close by.
47 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Temaki Sushi
2156 W BroadwayVery good sushi, at a great price
Very close by.
Great espresso.
Super awesome doughnut creations
59 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
49th Parallel Coffee Roasters Cafe
Great espresso.
Super awesome doughnut creations
Romer's Burger Bar
1873 W 4th AvePretty Darn good burgers
Very yummy sushi.
Have the sushi pizza. No joke. Just trust. Try it!
36 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sushi bella
Very yummy sushi.
Have the sushi pizza. No joke. Just trust. Try it!
Amazing sushi roll creations. Very yummy.
Try the sushi pizza bites (trust me), godzilla roll, captain crunch, and the Japanese fortress.
77 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Eatery
3431 W BroadwayAmazing sushi roll creations. Very yummy.
Try the sushi pizza bites (trust me), godzilla roll, captain crunch, and the Japanese fortress.
A MA Zing vegetarian food at a low price.
Always busy. Sometimes a line up.
Live music in the evenings.
Buddha's feast feeds 2
Noh Pie is really interesting
228 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Naam
2724 W 4th AveA MA Zing vegetarian food at a low price.
Always busy. Sometimes a line up.
Live music in the evenings.
Buddha's feast feeds 2
Noh Pie is really interesting
Great brewed coffee. Best coffee chain in the city.
If you like roasty taste, go for the black blends. If you are adventurous and like a clean coffee, try the red coffee of the day
Wraps/Muffins yess
490 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
3010 Main StGreat brewed coffee. Best coffee chain in the city.
If you like roasty taste, go for the black blends. If you are adventurous and like a clean coffee, try the red coffee of the day
Wraps/Muffins yess
Award winning espresso.
BigTen/La Futura and Butter are my favorites
49 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Milano Coffee Roasters
156 W 8th AveAward winning espresso.
BigTen/La Futura and Butter are my favorites
Award winning espresso.
BigTen/La Futura and Butter are my favorites
43 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Milano Espresso Lounge
36 Powell StAward winning espresso.
BigTen/La Futura and Butter are my favorites
AMAZING middle-eastern food
The dishes always look and taste so fresh.
Lots of eggplant, cabbage, hummos, olives, etc.
117 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nuba in Gastown
207 W Hastings StAMAZING middle-eastern food
The dishes always look and taste so fresh.
Lots of eggplant, cabbage, hummos, olives, etc.
Possibly the most unique sandwich you will have in Vancouver. Meat lovers only
132 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Meat & Bread
370 Cambie StPossibly the most unique sandwich you will have in Vancouver. Meat lovers only
One of the best hipster coffee places in town. Amazing coffee
189 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Revolver
325 Cambie StOne of the best hipster coffee places in town. Amazing coffee
Great brewed coffee. The red coffees are clean, single region coffees. The blacks taste more roasty, like a starbucks.
490 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
3010 Main StGreat brewed coffee. The red coffees are clean, single region coffees. The blacks taste more roasty, like a starbucks.
Everybody loves this place. Good food, and lots of beers.
207 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Alibi Room
157 Alexander StEverybody loves this place. Good food, and lots of beers.
Funky Japanese fusion creations. You've never had Japanese like this before.
49 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Guu with Otokomae
375 Water StFunky Japanese fusion creations. You've never had Japanese like this before.
Amazing vegetarian Mexican food.
There is Almost always a line.
136 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Bandidas Taqueria
2781 Commercial DrAmazing vegetarian Mexican food.
There is Almost always a line.
Amazing vegetarian food.
Legendary Nachos
Awful service
Almost always awful music blaring overhead.
BUT
Great prices.
And still worth it.
I go all the time
86 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Foundation
2301 Main StreetAmazing vegetarian food.
Legendary Nachos
Awful service
Almost always awful music blaring overhead.
BUT
Great prices.
And still worth it.
I go all the time
Budgies Burritos
44 KingswayAmazing vegetarian burritos.
Great coffee and amazing buns with egg cooked into the middle.
Check the hours before you go
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Lost + Found Cafe
33 W Hastings StGreat coffee and amazing buns with egg cooked into the middle.
Check the hours before you go
Turks Coffee Bar
1276 Commercial DrGreat coffee. It is Milano Espresso
Great brewed coffee.
Good wraps, muffins, and raspberry crisp tarts
490 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
3010 Main StGreat brewed coffee.
Good wraps, muffins, and raspberry crisp tarts
Amazing place for vegans, vegetarians, and healthy eaters. Indian themed food, and amazing chocolatey treats, at a great price.
41 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sweet Cherubim
1105 Commercial DrAmazing place for vegans, vegetarians, and healthy eaters. Indian themed food, and amazing chocolatey treats, at a great price.
Every dish here is 5$
They are good too.
Not 5 star. But really quite good.
They serve alcohol too
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Dime
1565 Commercial DrEvery dish here is 5$
They are good too.
Not 5 star. But really quite good.
They serve alcohol too
Amazing Tacos. 4 for 10$ is just about a perfect lunch.
96 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Taqueria Pinche Taco Shop
2450 Yukon StAmazing Tacos. 4 for 10$ is just about a perfect lunch.
Amazing Sate Soup.
Get the peanut sate soup with tofu or shrimp or beef. Very good. 7$!!!
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Red Pagoda
1408 Commercial DriveAmazing Sate Soup.
Get the peanut sate soup with tofu or shrimp or beef. Very good. 7$!!!
Great espresso, and amazing french bakery treats.
81 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Beaucoup Bakery
2150 Fir StGreat espresso, and amazing french bakery treats.
Very good, authentic, french patries.
Croissants, pain au chocolat, etc.
Really strong, french (dark) roast coffee.
Plaisir Sucré
2668 Arbutus StVery good, authentic, french patries.
Croissants, pain au chocolat, etc.
Really strong, french (dark) roast coffee.
Eat asian fusion dishes out of a box, just like they do in America. This is a rockin place, always busy, with really good (and sometimes fast) food. It is more fast-food than restaurant. Recommended!
58 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Noodlebox
1867 W 4th AveEat asian fusion dishes out of a box, just like they do in America. This is a rockin place, always busy, with really good (and sometimes fast) food. It is more fast-food than restaurant. Recommended!
Classy vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free food.
This is some of the yummiest food I have ever eaten.
I highly recommend this place for a classy meal.
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Parker
237 Union StClassy vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free food.
This is some of the yummiest food I have ever eaten.
I highly recommend this place for a classy meal.
Really cool french-Korean fusion food. Amazing cocktails. Award winning dumplings. Cheap before 6 and after 10
46 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pidgin Restaurant
350 Carrall StReally cool french-Korean fusion food. Amazing cocktails. Award winning dumplings. Cheap before 6 and after 10
Really ummy salads and soups at a good price. This place has it going on. I go here often. Possibly more than any other place. Very healthy, yummy, hearty food. And amazing gluten-free cookies.
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tractor Everyday Healthy Foods - Kitsilano
1903 W 4th AveReally ummy salads and soups at a good price. This place has it going on. I go here often. Possibly more than any other place. Very healthy, yummy, hearty food. And amazing gluten-free cookies.
Pretty good burritos. And traditional Mexican pop too. Beer as well.
16 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Mexican Antojitos y Cantina
1049 Granville StreetPretty good burritos. And traditional Mexican pop too. Beer as well.
Dolce Amore
1588 Commercial DrBest gellatto in the city. Home made
Elysian Coffee - Broadway
590 W BroadwayFantastic coffee
A yummy, classy, farm to table, classic Vancouver-style restaurant.
184 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Acorn Restaurant
3995 Main StA yummy, classy, farm to table, classic Vancouver-style restaurant.
Very Yummy Malasian Food. Highly Recommend
37 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Banana Leaf On Broadway
820 W BroadwayVery Yummy Malasian Food. Highly Recommend
Very yummy Malasian Food. I highly recommend it
71 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Banana Leaf on Davie
1043 Davie StVery yummy Malasian Food. I highly recommend it
This place is amazing. Some of the best burritos and tacos you will ever have. Great for take-out or eat-in.
207 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tacofino Taco Bar
15 W Cordova StThis place is amazing. Some of the best burritos and tacos you will ever have. Great for take-out or eat-in.
Shopping
London Drugs
2696 E Hastings StAnything you might need.
Essentials
Edible Flours
2280 W BroadwayGluten free and vegan friendly treats
IGA
2286 W BroadwayGroceries.
Decent prices
Good, wholesome, fresh, expensive groceries AND reasonably meals for right now (salads, sandwiches, burrito bar). They do a 1kg burrito that is very yummy.
726 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whole Foods Market
510 W 8th AveGood, wholesome, fresh, expensive groceries AND reasonably meals for right now (salads, sandwiches, burrito bar). They do a 1kg burrito that is very yummy.
Closest Organic Market - Not cheap, so watch your wallet! But they have great meat, and most other things you might need. Only 2 blocks away.
34 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Greens Organic and Natural Market
1978 W BroadwayClosest Organic Market - Not cheap, so watch your wallet! But they have great meat, and most other things you might need. Only 2 blocks away.
Everything Else
Always something interesting on here.
1154 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Galería de Arte de Vancouver
750 Hornby StAlways something interesting on here.
Pacific Centre Po
Decent shopping here
Bike rentals within walking distance of my house
67 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Reckless the Bike Store
110 Davie StBike rentals within walking distance of my house
Best yoga studio you might ever go to. I've been to many studios, and this one has the best vibe. Its by donation, the people are super cool, and really down-to-earth
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
One Yoga for the People
150 W Hastings StBest yoga studio you might ever go to. I've been to many studios, and this one has the best vibe. Its by donation, the people are super cool, and really down-to-earth
Bike rentals within walking distance of my place.
67 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Reckless the Bike Store
110 Davie StBike rentals within walking distance of my place.
Elysian Coffee - Fifth & Burrard
1778 W 5th AveFantastic coffee
Float house has isolation tanks, where you float in salt water, in the dark, with earplugs, in 36.5degree water. AKA sensory deprivation tanks. This is a fantastic meditation tool. 90min floats. 40$
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Float House Gastown
70 W Cordova StFloat house has isolation tanks, where you float in salt water, in the dark, with earplugs, in 36.5degree water. AKA sensory deprivation tanks. This is a fantastic meditation tool. 90min floats. 40$
Float house has isolation tanks, where you float in salt water, in the dark, with earplugs, in 36.5degree water. AKA sensory deprivation tanks. This is a fantastic meditation tool. 90min floats. 40$
11 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Float House Kitsilano
1926 W 4th AveFloat house has isolation tanks, where you float in salt water, in the dark, with earplugs, in 36.5degree water. AKA sensory deprivation tanks. This is a fantastic meditation tool. 90min floats. 40$
Semperviva Yoga Studio. Great yoga studio with a variety of Yoga styles, with a great intro month price ( I think it is 20 or 30$). Mats included
City Center
1985 W BroadwaySemperviva Yoga Studio. Great yoga studio with a variety of Yoga styles, with a great intro month price ( I think it is 20 or 30$). Mats included
For all your outdoor clothing and accessory needs. Pick up anything here that you may have forgot. OR, if you don't have a MEC where you live, go on a shopping spree.
51 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
MEC Vancouver
111 E 2nd AveFor all your outdoor clothing and accessory needs. Pick up anything here that you may have forgot. OR, if you don't have a MEC where you live, go on a shopping spree.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great pub with decent prices (for gastown).
Great chicken and waffles.
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Lamplighter Public House
92 Water StGreat pub with decent prices (for gastown).
Great chicken and waffles.
Possibly the best Mexican food I have ever had.
155 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Mezcaleria
1622 Commercial DrPossibly the best Mexican food I have ever had.
Great spot for drinks. Classic Commercial Drive hangout
50 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Charlatan
1447 Commercial DrGreat spot for drinks. Classic Commercial Drive hangout
L'Abattoir
217 Carrall StGreat cocktails, and amazing, classy food.
The coolest pub within 15 blocks of my place. Down at the beach, outdoor patio, very Vancouver
191 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Local Kitsilano
2210 Cornwall AveThe coolest pub within 15 blocks of my place. Down at the beach, outdoor patio, very Vancouver
Great Italian food. Fantastic pizza. Classy
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
BiBo Pizzeria con Cucina
1835 W 4th AveGreat Italian food. Fantastic pizza. Classy
Great Italian food. Fantastic pizza. Classy. They have Barata cheese sometimes: A very cool stringy cheese only made in 2 places in the world
14 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Novo Pizzeria & Wine Bar
2118 Burrard StGreat Italian food. Fantastic pizza. Classy. They have Barata cheese sometimes: A very cool stringy cheese only made in 2 places in the world
Sightseeing
Amazing sandy beach close to home.
Great view of the bay.
Perfect for a picnic
Volleyball courts, a classy restaurant, picnic tables, basketball courts.
847 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque de la Playa Kitsilano
1499 Arbutus StAmazing sandy beach close to home.
Great view of the bay.
Perfect for a picnic
Volleyball courts, a classy restaurant, picnic tables, basketball courts.
Super long, less busy beach. You can walk out really far when the tide is out.
337 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque de la Playa de Jericó
3941 Point Grey RdSuper long, less busy beach. You can walk out really far when the tide is out.
Free expression area.
All walks of life go here.
Drinking, pot smoking, etc.
Drum circles!
Really great view at sunset.
Great skim boarding.
300+ steps down to the beach, so bring your legs
197 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pacific Spirit Hostel
1935 Lower MallFree expression area.
All walks of life go here.
Drinking, pot smoking, etc.
Drum circles!
Really great view at sunset.
Great skim boarding.
300+ steps down to the beach, so bring your legs
If you like fish and marine mamals, check this place out.
663 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Acuario de Vancouver
845 Avison WayIf you like fish and marine mamals, check this place out.
A rainforest in the middle of the city. Amazing. Lots to explore.
2658 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque Stanley
610 Pipeline RdA rainforest in the middle of the city. Amazing. Lots to explore.
Great location with lots of food and coffee nearby. Classic beautiful view of the English Bay area.
235 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Sunset Beach
Beach AveGreat location with lots of food and coffee nearby. Classic beautiful view of the English Bay area.
Arts and cultural center of the city. Many theatres, art galleries, and even an art school are here on Granville. Check out the market, and try some new food.
1659 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Isla Granville
Arts and cultural center of the city. Many theatres, art galleries, and even an art school are here on Granville. Check out the market, and try some new food.
Grouse Mountain has a great view of the city, and if you want a good workout and want to save some cash, take the Grouse Grind trail up to the top, and ride the gondola down for 10$. some 2500 steps
249 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Grouse Mountain @ Skyride station
Grouse Mountain has a great view of the city, and if you want a good workout and want to save some cash, take the Grouse Grind trail up to the top, and ride the gondola down for 10$. some 2500 steps
Beautiful views of both sides of Vancouver. Possibly the best beach in Vancouver, as it is one of the hardest to get to.
Huge drum circle every Tuesday in the summer.
192 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Third Beach
Beautiful views of both sides of Vancouver. Possibly the best beach in Vancouver, as it is one of the hardest to get to.
Huge drum circle every Tuesday in the summer.