Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
The decor isn’t anything special, but this local place has won a bunch of awards for its food. You have to try the Juicy Dumplings!
Lin Chinese Cuisine and Tea House
1537 W BroadwayThe decor isn’t anything special, but this local place has won a bunch of awards for its food. You have to try the Juicy Dumplings!
One of Vancouver’s best restaurants - a multiple award winner. They don’t take reservations & there is often a lineup down the street.
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Vij's
3106 Cambie StreetOne of Vancouver’s best restaurants - a multiple award winner. They don’t take reservations & there is often a lineup down the street.
If you want a cheaper, quicker alternative to Vij's they also run Rangoli, also excellent, right next door.
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Vij's
3106 Cambie StreetIf you want a cheaper, quicker alternative to Vij's they also run Rangoli, also excellent, right next door.
Great sushi and Japanese foods. The bundled boxes and dinners are great deals. The quality is much better here than at the many all-you-can-eat sushi joints in town. (Temaki is not all you can eat.)
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Temaki Sushi
2156 W BroadwayGreat sushi and Japanese foods. The bundled boxes and dinners are great deals. The quality is much better here than at the many all-you-can-eat sushi joints in town. (Temaki is not all you can eat.)
Indigo
2505 Granville St.
1758 W Broadway
1758 West Broadway.
2690 Granville St
2690 Granville Street.
Great little Thai place with very reasonable prices, especially for lunch. $8 for a lunch combo!
1521 W Broadway
1521 West BroadwayGreat little Thai place with very reasonable prices, especially for lunch. $8 for a lunch combo!
Blenz Coffee
338 Helmcken StA Canadian chain as an alternative to Starubucks
A Canadian chain restaurant with pretty good food. Nice patio.
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Earls Kitchen + Bar
6070 Silver DrA Canadian chain restaurant with pretty good food. Nice patio.
A Canadian chain with pretty good food. Executive chef is Iron Chef Rob Feenie. Nice outdoor fireplace on the patio.
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Cactus Club Cafe West Broadway
1530 West BroadwayA Canadian chain with pretty good food. Executive chef is Iron Chef Rob Feenie. Nice outdoor fireplace on the patio.
Siena South Granville
1485 West 12th AvenueNice little Italian place
An excellent spot for vegetarians or gluten-free folks. The menu is entirely vegetarian, with lots of vegan and GF options. Nice, bright, open room.
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Heirloom Vegetarian Restaurant
1509 W 12th AveAn excellent spot for vegetarians or gluten-free folks. The menu is entirely vegetarian, with lots of vegan and GF options. Nice, bright, open room.
A high-end place that's won tons of awards. Their weekend brunch menu is more affordable than dinner.
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West Restaurant
2881 Granville StA high-end place that's won tons of awards. Their weekend brunch menu is more affordable than dinner.
Cajun restaurant with cute courtyard patio out back. Best deal in the area is their 3-6 pm special of a pitcher of beer & cone of fries for $12. Need a cheap, filling meal? Get the black bean soup.
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The Ouisi Bistro
3014 Granville StCajun restaurant with cute courtyard patio out back. Best deal in the area is their 3-6 pm special of a pitcher of beer & cone of fries for $12. Need a cheap, filling meal? Get the black bean soup.
Iconic Canadian coffee & doughnut chain. If you want to order like a Canadian, ask for a "double double" (coffee w/ 2 creams & 2 sugar). Note: If you are picky about coffee, this is not a good choice!
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Tim Hortons
3463 Dunbar StIconic Canadian coffee & doughnut chain. If you want to order like a Canadian, ask for a "double double" (coffee w/ 2 creams & 2 sugar). Note: If you are picky about coffee, this is not a good choice!
1595 W Broadway
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McDonald's
2909 Grandview Hwy.
Lukes Corner Bar
2996 Granville StreetNice patio on sunny days.
A classic Vancouver spot for fish and chips, right at the docks. Be prepared for a long lineup.
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Go Fish
1505 W 1st AveA classic Vancouver spot for fish and chips, right at the docks. Be prepared for a long lineup.
Highly recommend stopping at this wonderful patio for a drink overlooking the seawall and False Creek. In the Granville Island Hotel.
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Dockside restaurant
1253 Johnston StHighly recommend stopping at this wonderful patio for a drink overlooking the seawall and False Creek. In the Granville Island Hotel.
Great restaurant/bar patio overlooking False Creek in the former Athletes' Village for the 2010 Olympics (now condos)
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Tap & Barrel • Olympic Village
75 Athletes WayGreat restaurant/bar patio overlooking False Creek in the former Athletes' Village for the 2010 Olympics (now condos)
Our favourite spot for Neapolitan-style pizza
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Novo Pizzeria & Wine Bar
2118 Burrard StOur favourite spot for Neapolitan-style pizza
La Taqueria Pinche Taco Shop
2450 Yukon StGreat tacos!
To-die-for croissants. The owner trained a a pastry chef in Paris.
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Beaucoup Bakery
2150 Fir StTo-die-for croissants. The owner trained a a pastry chef in Paris.
New little spot getting great reviews.
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Farmer's Apprentice Restaurant
1535 W 6th AveNew little spot getting great reviews.
1520 W 13th Ave
Snug little restaurant/bar with tasty soups, savoury pies, and charcuterie.
Essentials
The closest grocery store. It’s an “upscale” store, so things tend to be overpriced, but not outrageously so.
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Meinhardt Fine Foods
3002 Granville StThe closest grocery store. It’s an “upscale” store, so things tend to be overpriced, but not outrageously so.
The closest spot to pick up staples like milk and bread. They don’t have produce or other fresh goods, but it’s a good option for dairy, canned goods, frozen items, etc.
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Shoppers Drug Mart
1006 Homer StThe closest spot to pick up staples like milk and bread. They don’t have produce or other fresh goods, but it’s a good option for dairy, canned goods, frozen items, etc.
Organic produce and natural foods.
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Greens Organic and Natural Market
1978 W BroadwayOrganic produce and natural foods.
The best-priced option for groceries, but it’s a bit of a walk. It’s not far past Temaki Sushi, so if you check out Temaki, it could be a good opportunity to pick a few things up at IGA.
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IGA
2286 W BroadwayThe best-priced option for groceries, but it’s a bit of a walk. It’s not far past Temaki Sushi, so if you check out Temaki, it could be a good opportunity to pick a few things up at IGA.
Alfie's No Frills
1688 W 4th AveCheapest spot for groceries
Everything Else
On Sundays from 10am-2pm there’s a farmers’ market in the parking lot of Kitsilano Community Centre
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Kitsilano Community Centre
2690 Larch StOn Sundays from 10am-2pm there’s a farmers’ market in the parking lot of Kitsilano Community Centre
The blue bus stop marker just above this green marker is the closest bus stop with multiple buses to take you downtown: #10, #14, #16
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RBC Royal Bank
1715 Commercial DrThe blue bus stop marker just above this green marker is the closest bus stop with multiple buses to take you downtown: #10, #14, #16
Granville Bridge
Granville BridgeEasiest way to walk into downtown -- about 35-40 minutes' walk.
Vancouver School Board
1580 W BroadwayThere's a small park across the street from us with benches and a nice lawn.
They offer evening classes on weekdays, and your class fee includes access to the infrared sauna
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YYOGA South Granville
1627 W BroadwayThey offer evening classes on weekdays, and your class fee includes access to the infrared sauna
Jordans Interiors
1470 W BroadwayTake the 99 bus to Commercial Drive or Cambie St, or the 9 to Main St.
This is the closest bus stop to home. You can get the #9 to Main St, or the # 14 or #16 downtown. We usually go to one of the other stops I've flagged since there are more options at those.
Dr. Bernstein Diet & Health Clinics
1558 W BroadwayThis is the closest bus stop to home. You can get the #9 to Main St, or the # 14 or #16 downtown. We usually go to one of the other stops I've flagged since there are more options at those.
Bank of Montreal Building
2601 Granville StClosest bank (with bank machine).
Currency exchange office with better rates than banks
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Vancouver Bullion & Currency Exchange
800 W Pender StCurrency exchange office with better rates than banks
Shopping
2006 W 10th Ave
2006 West 10th AvenueGovernment Liquor Store. It's actually across West 10th from where the map shows it.
A great shopping street, with stores including DKNY, Anthropologie, iconic Canadian shop Roots & lots of neat smaller shops. Merchant map: http://www.southgranville.org/shops-services/merchant-map/
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South Granville Business Centre
2628 Granville StA great shopping street, with stores including DKNY, Anthropologie, iconic Canadian shop Roots & lots of neat smaller shops. Merchant map: http://www.southgranville.org/shops-services/merchant-map/
Sightseeing
I-Granville Island
Great public market and other fun shops.
A fun way to get across to downtown, or to do a sightseeing tour. Cute little harbour ferries. There are 2 separate companies: Aquabus & False Creek Ferries. Service and price are similar. We use both
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Aquabus Ferry Ltd.
1587 Johnston StreetA fun way to get across to downtown, or to do a sightseeing tour. Cute little harbour ferries. There are 2 separate companies: Aquabus & False Creek Ferries. Service and price are similar. We use both
A fun way to get across to downtown or to do a sightseeing tour. Cute little harbour ferries. There are 2 separate companies: Aquabus & False Creek Ferries. Service and price are similar. We use both
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Granville Island Ferry Dock station
1804 Boatlift LnA fun way to get across to downtown or to do a sightseeing tour. Cute little harbour ferries. There are 2 separate companies: Aquabus & False Creek Ferries. Service and price are similar. We use both
Lovely walk along the seawall. You can walk all the way around past Science World to Yaletown -- it's a long walk, but stunning.
Island Park Walk
Island Park WalkLovely walk along the seawall. You can walk all the way around past Science World to Yaletown -- it's a long walk, but stunning.
Stop in here to rent a kayak and explore False Creek
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Creekside Community Recreation Centre
1 Athletes WayStop in here to rent a kayak and explore False Creek
Kits Beach
A great beach with lifeguards in the summer.
Drinks & Nightlife
If you want a little dancing close to home, this is your best bet. Cover charge some nights, great deals (wing night, etc.) others.
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The Academic Public House
1619 W BroadwayIf you want a little dancing close to home, this is your best bet. Cover charge some nights, great deals (wing night, etc.) others.
This pub turns into a dance club later at night, with a DJ and disco ball.
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Manchester Public Eatery
1941 W BroadwayThis pub turns into a dance club later at night, with a DJ and disco ball.
Entertainment & Activities
Science fun for all ages. You can walk there along the seawall or take a harbour ferry.
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Science World kwiTELUS World of Science
1455 Quebec StScience fun for all ages. You can walk there along the seawall or take a harbour ferry.