Our Kitsilano Guidebook
Food scene
Fresh and modern Lebanese cuisine and a local favourite spot. Lots of veggie friendly options. Be sure to share la feast with a friend.
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Nuba in Kitsilano
3116 W BroadwayFresh and modern Lebanese cuisine and a local favourite spot. Lots of veggie friendly options. Be sure to share la feast with a friend.
A vibrant, cheerful restaurant serving Malaysian dishes full of flavour. Try the crunchy sambal green beans, fluffy roti canai, and the spicy satay.
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Banana Leaf in Kitsilano
3005 W BroadwayA vibrant, cheerful restaurant serving Malaysian dishes full of flavour. Try the crunchy sambal green beans, fluffy roti canai, and the spicy satay.
Local bakery with delicious and decadent pastries and baked goods
We love their Buckwheat Sour Cherry scones!
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Purebread
159 W Hastings StLocal bakery with delicious and decadent pastries and baked goods
We love their Buckwheat Sour Cherry scones!
Delicious, authentic Indian food. Casual and simple dine in spot but also great for takeout!
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Tandoori Fusion
2872 W BroadwayDelicious, authentic Indian food. Casual and simple dine in spot but also great for takeout!
A cozy neighbourhood spot with delicious Greek meals, pastas, and pizza.
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Olympia Pizza
3205 W BroadwayA cozy neighbourhood spot with delicious Greek meals, pastas, and pizza.
Authentic and unique Japanese spot serving fresh sashimi and great katsu meals.
One of our favourite restaurants in the city!
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Raisu
2340 W 4th AveAuthentic and unique Japanese spot serving fresh sashimi and great katsu meals.
One of our favourite restaurants in the city!
You'll always find a line up down the street. Popular breakfast and lunch spot. Cozy atmosphere, comfort food, big servings.
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Jam Cafe Kitsilano
2153 W 4th AveYou'll always find a line up down the street. Popular breakfast and lunch spot. Cozy atmosphere, comfort food, big servings.
The patisserie of an award winning local pastry chef where you can get some of Vancouver’s finest chocolates and pastries.
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Thomas Haas
998 Harbourside DrThe patisserie of an award winning local pastry chef where you can get some of Vancouver’s finest chocolates and pastries.
Vancouver's oldest vegetarian and vegan restaurant. Large menu and big portions.
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The Naam
2724 W 4th AveVancouver's oldest vegetarian and vegan restaurant. Large menu and big portions.
Historic theatre that has been beautifully restored. Just down the street from us! Go for a movie or a happy hour drink at the bar.
Hollywood Theatre
3123 W BroadwayHistoric theatre that has been beautifully restored. Just down the street from us! Go for a movie or a happy hour drink at the bar.
Local coffee shop with amazing breakfast sandwiches and delicious mochi donuts!
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Their There
2042 W 4th AveLocal coffee shop with amazing breakfast sandwiches and delicious mochi donuts!
Delicious, fresh, mom & pop sushi spot. Our go to for weekly sushi takeout nights. Try the Aburi Salmon Oshi!
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Hi-Nippon Japanese Restaurant
2274 W 4th AveDelicious, fresh, mom & pop sushi spot. Our go to for weekly sushi takeout nights. Try the Aburi Salmon Oshi!
Local plant-focused cafe with fresh, nourishing bowls and smoothies.
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Kokomo
611 Gore AveLocal plant-focused cafe with fresh, nourishing bowls and smoothies.
Grounds for Coffee
2565 Alma StFamous for their cinnamon buns!
Temaki Sushi
2156 W BroadwayExcellent, high-quality, fresh sushi.
Uno Gelato
2579 W BroadwaySmall batch, all natural local gelato.
Homemade ice cream using local, all natural ingredients. Unique and seasonal flavours.
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Rain or Shine Ice Cream
1926 W 4th AveHomemade ice cream using local, all natural ingredients. Unique and seasonal flavours.
Food truck turned restaurant, this laid back spot serves delicious west coast inspired tacos and bites.
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Tacofino - Kitsilano
1909 W 4th AveFood truck turned restaurant, this laid back spot serves delicious west coast inspired tacos and bites.
Heirloom Vegetarian Restaurant
1509 W 12th AvePopular vegetarian brunch spot.
Parks & Playgrounds
Playground a few blocks away on West 16th
(South on Carnarvon to W 16th)
Carnarvon Community Elementary School
3400 Balaclava StreetPlayground a few blocks away on West 16th
(South on Carnarvon to W 16th)
Playground and Spray park (open during summer months) at Kits Community Centre. Home to Kitsilano Farmers Market on Sundays.
(East along W 10th to Larch)
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Connaught Park
2390 W 10th AvePlayground and Spray park (open during summer months) at Kits Community Centre. Home to Kitsilano Farmers Market on Sundays.
(East along W 10th to Larch)
A forest escape only a 10 minute drive away. Peaceful, beautiful, and easy walking trails.
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Pacific Spirit Regional Park
5495 W 16th AveA forest escape only a 10 minute drive away. Peaceful, beautiful, and easy walking trails.
Kitsilano Pool
2305 Cornwall AveHastings Mill Park
1575 Alma StSmall playground right on the water in a picturesque location!
Sightseeing
Kitsilano Beach Park
1499 Arbutus StJericho Beach Park
3941 Point Grey RdA local public market with brewery, restaurants, and local artisan shops. Also has a great playground, water park, and kids market for the kids!
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I-Granville Island
A local public market with brewery, restaurants, and local artisan shops. Also has a great playground, water park, and kids market for the kids!