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The skytrain takes you downtown in minutes!
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NB Commercial Dr FS E 10 Ave station
2570 Commercial DrThe skytrain takes you downtown in minutes!
a little hidden, but great for a take-out Italian sandwich
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La Grotta Del Formaggio
1791 Commercial Dra little hidden, but great for a take-out Italian sandwich
The exception to the rule for great Neapolitan-style by-the-slice pizza. A favourite of mine.
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Pizza Garden
675 Smithe StThe exception to the rule for great Neapolitan-style by-the-slice pizza. A favourite of mine.
Not my fav bar, but has a private "Cold Beer and Wine" store attached. This means: more expensive than the government store, but comes cold and ready to drink.
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Toby's Liquor Store- Commercial Drive
2733 Commercial DrNot my fav bar, but has a private "Cold Beer and Wine" store attached. This means: more expensive than the government store, but comes cold and ready to drink.
This is a long, long way away, but if you find yourself in North Van, a warm, fresh honey's donut is the best thing that has ever been
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Honey Doughnuts & Goodies
4373 Gallant AveThis is a long, long way away, but if you find yourself in North Van, a warm, fresh honey's donut is the best thing that has ever been
Very popular brewery -- try their grapefruit radler and their ruby ale.
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Parallel 49 Brewing Company
1950 Triumph StVery popular brewery -- try their grapefruit radler and their ruby ale.
The original Vancouver microbrewery. Drop in and you're actually on the shop floor. James and Heather are great folks -- try the Imperial Flanders Red Ale Sour: my favourite beer in the city.
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Storm Brewing LTD.
310 Commercial DriveThe original Vancouver microbrewery. Drop in and you're actually on the shop floor. James and Heather are great folks -- try the Imperial Flanders Red Ale Sour: my favourite beer in the city.
One of the city's best. every-rotating selection of fresh beer on tap
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Brassneck Brewery
2148 Main StOne of the city's best. every-rotating selection of fresh beer on tap
33 Acres Brewing Company
15 W 8th AveAnother good brewery
Food Scene
Mexican Vegetarian -- great for brunch and breakfast
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Bandidas Taqueria
2781 Commercial DrMexican Vegetarian -- great for brunch and breakfast
Favourite Neapolitan pizza -- try the Funghi and Diavola!
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Pizzeria Barbarella
654 E BroadwayFavourite Neapolitan pizza -- try the Funghi and Diavola!
Good vegetarian Cafe -- vegan pastries on the weekends are to die for
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Cafe Du Soleil
1393 Commercial DrGood vegetarian Cafe -- vegan pastries on the weekends are to die for
A now-famous nerd bar. Cool drinks and atmosphere with lots of board games to play (but stay away from the food....)
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Storm Crow Tavern
1305 Commercial DrA now-famous nerd bar. Cool drinks and atmosphere with lots of board games to play (but stay away from the food....)
Deserts
905 Commercial DrVegetarian Indian Food -- cheap and delicious. Hot and fresh samosas.
Gojo Cafe Ethiopian
2838 Commercial DrGreat Ethiopian food! -- a real gem
Expect a line up, but great pizza -- I recommend the four cheese
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Via Tevere Pizzeria
1190 Victoria DrExpect a line up, but great pizza -- I recommend the four cheese
Vietnamese -- great soups and spring/salad rolls
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five elements cafe
1046 Commercial DrVietnamese -- great soups and spring/salad rolls
West-coast by-the-slice pizza leaves something to be desired for me, but when I get a slice, it's from Fatih's
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Uncle Fatih's Pizza - COMMERCIAL
1685 E BroadwayWest-coast by-the-slice pizza leaves something to be desired for me, but when I get a slice, it's from Fatih's
Can a cafe possibly look more like a MacBook Pro? You decide. Good coffee and knowingly hip.
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Prado Cafe
1938 Commercial DrCan a cafe possibly look more like a MacBook Pro? You decide. Good coffee and knowingly hip.
For my money, the best coffee on The Drive
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JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
3010 Main StFor my money, the best coffee on The Drive
Tacofino Commissary
2327 E Hastings StGreat Mexican fusion -- a favourite
Twin Peaks themed vegetarian restaurants. The owls are not what they seem. Good cocktails
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The Black Lodge
317 E BroadwayTwin Peaks themed vegetarian restaurants. The owls are not what they seem. Good cocktails
My favourite Bahn Mi (Vietnamese sandwich) spot -- they make them exclusively. So so good.
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Ba-Le Deli & Bakery
701 KingswayMy favourite Bahn Mi (Vietnamese sandwich) spot -- they make them exclusively. So so good.
Congee Noodle House
141 E BroadwayAuthentic Chinese restaurant
Nomad Restaurant
3950 Main StAnother great Ethiopian restaurant
24 hour, cheaper-by-the-dozen, no-nonsense classic donuts. Try the old-fashioned glazed, french, sugar raised, and buttermilk. A Vancouver classic.
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Duffin's Donuts
1391 E 41st Ave24 hour, cheaper-by-the-dozen, no-nonsense classic donuts. Try the old-fashioned glazed, french, sugar raised, and buttermilk. A Vancouver classic.
Great sushi. HUGE portions. Order less than you think you'll need.
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Samurai Japanese Restaurant
1108 Davie StreetGreat sushi. HUGE portions. Order less than you think you'll need.
For dinner expect a lineup, but a very cheap and excellent lamb dinner
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Stepho's Souvlaki Greek Taverna
1124 Davie StFor dinner expect a lineup, but a very cheap and excellent lamb dinner
Drinks & Nightlife
Huge whisky selection -- pricey, as whisky tends to be, but a nice place
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Fets Whisky Kitchen
1230 Commercial DrHuge whisky selection -- pricey, as whisky tends to be, but a nice place
Don't let the sports-bar aesthetics deter you too much. St. Aug's has the best beer menu in East Vancouver, with plenty of local options
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St. Augustine's
2360 Commercial DrDon't let the sports-bar aesthetics deter you too much. St. Aug's has the best beer menu in East Vancouver, with plenty of local options
Essentials
City Avenue Market
2279 Commercial DrBest Grocer in the area
very cheap produce, great bulk selection. Eat your produce from here ASAP.
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Dollar Grocers Ltd
2210 Commercial Drvery cheap produce, great bulk selection. Eat your produce from here ASAP.
Big-box grocery store -- sometimes what you need, especially for packaged and mass-produced stuff
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Safeway Broadway & Commercial
1780 E BroadwayBig-box grocery store -- sometimes what you need, especially for packaged and mass-produced stuff
Arts & Culture
Independent Single-screen movie house. Hosts many kinds of shows, and fought the city to attain a liquor license. Enjoy a late-night B-movie with a beer.
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Rio Theatre
1660 E BroadwayIndependent Single-screen movie house. Hosts many kinds of shows, and fought the city to attain a liquor license. Enjoy a late-night B-movie with a beer.
Sightseeing
nice park for a walk -- good for birdwatching too
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Trout Lake Community Centre
3360 Victoria Drnice park for a walk -- good for birdwatching too