Guidebook for Vancouver

Mandy-Lyn
Guidebook for Vancouver

Food Scene

Hands down the most delicious noodles in Vancouver! 10/10!
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Peaceful Restaurant
43 E 5th Ave
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Hands down the most delicious noodles in Vancouver! 10/10!
Awesome fresh made sandwiches.
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Pete's Meat Inc
2817 Arbutus St
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Awesome fresh made sandwiches.
My favourite Sushi spot in the neighbourhood. Always fresh and delicious.
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Temaki Sushi
2156 W Broadway
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My favourite Sushi spot in the neighbourhood. Always fresh and delicious.
Incredible beer selection and a slammin menu. I recommend the burger, the beet salad and the chicken wings.
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Alibi Room
157 Alexander St
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Incredible beer selection and a slammin menu. I recommend the burger, the beet salad and the chicken wings.
My favourite Italian joint
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Ask For Luigi Restaurant
305 Alexander St
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My favourite Italian joint
A traditional Irish samwhich shop - out of this world. Try the pear, blue brie and prosciutto on a baguette... woah!
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Finch's
353 W Pender St
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A traditional Irish samwhich shop - out of this world. Try the pear, blue brie and prosciutto on a baguette... woah!
My favourite cup of coffee/americano in town. Also, very delicious baked goods & snacks.
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Elysian Coffee - Broadway
590 W Broadway
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My favourite cup of coffee/americano in town. Also, very delicious baked goods & snacks.
Unreeeeal. 11/10 if you're looking for something a little more upscale for dinner.
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GRUB
4328 Main St
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Unreeeeal. 11/10 if you're looking for something a little more upscale for dinner.
Try their sausage breakfast sandwhich. It's the best.
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The Lion's Den Cafe
651 E 15th Ave
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Try their sausage breakfast sandwhich. It's the best.
I love this place, the fish tacos are out of this world.
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Tacofino Taco Bar
15 W Cordova St
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I love this place, the fish tacos are out of this world.
If you love Nachos, you have to try these. But go with the small. Trust me.
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The Foundation
2301 Main Street
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If you love Nachos, you have to try these. But go with the small. Trust me.
If you need a quick burrito, Budgies will never let you down. Vegetarian and so tasty that even meat lovers haunt this place. My fave is the Poser, add guacamole.
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Budgies Burritos
44 Kingsway
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If you need a quick burrito, Budgies will never let you down. Vegetarian and so tasty that even meat lovers haunt this place. My fave is the Poser, add guacamole.
Although it's out of the way, this place is a Vancouver legend. A million menu options and open 24 hours.
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Duffin's Donuts
1391 E 41st Ave
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Although it's out of the way, this place is a Vancouver legend. A million menu options and open 24 hours.
Sausages and fries. A Chinatown favourite.
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Bestie
105 E Pender St
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Sausages and fries. A Chinatown favourite.
Reliably yummy, mellow atmosphere and very tasty drinks.
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Cactus Club Cafe West Broadway
1530 West Broadway
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Reliably yummy, mellow atmosphere and very tasty drinks.
One of my favourite Vancouver diners. Maybe my number one. Helen's is always good, the coffee is incredible (actually), the pancakes are something else and there are jukeboxes at every table.
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Helen's Grill
4102 Main St
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One of my favourite Vancouver diners. Maybe my number one. Helen's is always good, the coffee is incredible (actually), the pancakes are something else and there are jukeboxes at every table.
Incredible food, really cool atmosphere and an otherworldly drink selection. Don't miss this place.
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Six Acres
203 Carrall St
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Incredible food, really cool atmosphere and an otherworldly drink selection. Don't miss this place.
A trendy coffee shop with great espresso.
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Gene Coffee Bar
2404 Main St
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A trendy coffee shop with great espresso.
Tasty & reliable. Always a good bowl of Ramen here.
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The Ramen Butcher
223 E Georgia St
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Tasty & reliable. Always a good bowl of Ramen here.
My favourite coffee on the Drive.
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Bump N Grind Cafe
916 Commercial Dr
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My favourite coffee on the Drive.
Hands down, the yummiest burger I've had in Vancouver. The interior is all cool white art deco diner, and they serve incredible fountain pop from an old fashioned soda machine.
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Moderne Burger
865 W Broadway
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Hands down, the yummiest burger I've had in Vancouver. The interior is all cool white art deco diner, and they serve incredible fountain pop from an old fashioned soda machine.
If you're a bagel lover, look no further...
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Benny's Cafe
2505 West Broadway
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If you're a bagel lover, look no further...

Everything Else

I can't vouch for the coffee, but the French baked goods and sandwiches are out of this world.
Plaisir Sucré
2668 Arbutus St
I can't vouch for the coffee, but the French baked goods and sandwiches are out of this world.
Great selection, really fresh produce and an endless selection of ready-made food options. They also have a slammin juice & smoothie bar.
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Whole Foods Market
510 W 8th Ave
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Great selection, really fresh produce and an endless selection of ready-made food options. They also have a slammin juice & smoothie bar.
Best smoothies in Vancouver!
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Radicle Juice
3088 Main Street
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Best smoothies in Vancouver!
A Vancouver classic. Don't miss this one - you're instantly transported from a busy city to the middle of the forest.
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Iparke ye-Stanley
610 Pipeline Rd
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A Vancouver classic. Don't miss this one - you're instantly transported from a busy city to the middle of the forest.
A beautiful park for strolling, especially with kids or dogs.
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Hadden Park
1905 Ogden Ave
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A beautiful park for strolling, especially with kids or dogs.
So close to my place and some of the best mountain views I've seen in my city.
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Kitsilano Beach Park
1499 Arbutus St
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So close to my place and some of the best mountain views I've seen in my city.
Best Pizza in Vancouver!
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Don't Argue! Pizzeria
3240 Main St
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Best Pizza in Vancouver!
A good go-to pharmacy.
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London Drugs
2696 E Hastings St
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A good go-to pharmacy.
The closest convenience & pharmacy to my place. Great and open late.
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Shoppers Drug Mart
1006 Homer St
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The closest convenience & pharmacy to my place. Great and open late.
$45 for a 1hr full body massage that is really, really relaxing. If you're the stressed out type, this will set you straight!
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Golden Feet Reflexology
550 W Broadway
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$45 for a 1hr full body massage that is really, really relaxing. If you're the stressed out type, this will set you straight!
A super-value grocery store, good for staple stuff.
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Joti's No Frills
310 W Broadway
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A super-value grocery store, good for staple stuff.
If you're looking for the "unassuming pub" experience, Pat's is a local haunt that's been around forever and they'll surprise you with their great food. Cheap pints & live music on weekends.
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Pat's Pub
403 E Hastings St
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If you're looking for the "unassuming pub" experience, Pat's is a local haunt that's been around forever and they'll surprise you with their great food. Cheap pints & live music on weekends.
A must see, of course.
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I-Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby St
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A must see, of course.
The Rio is pretty cool about showing awesome old movies, they're also licensed to serve booze.
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Rio Theatre
1660 E Broadway
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The Rio is pretty cool about showing awesome old movies, they're also licensed to serve booze.
A close local Liquor store.
Kitsilano Liquor Store
2289 W Broadway
A close local Liquor store.

Drinks & Nightlife

Inspired Lebanese food, healthy and out of this world.
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Nuba in Gastown
207 W Hastings St
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Inspired Lebanese food, healthy and out of this world.
My favorite place for French in Vancouver. I die hard for their steak frites.
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Jules Bistro
216 Abbott St
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My favorite place for French in Vancouver. I die hard for their steak frites.

Shopping

If you're looking to record shop, this is one of the three I would recommend. Fair prices and a great collection, sometimes hidden treasures!
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Audiopile
2016 Commercial Dr
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If you're looking to record shop, this is one of the three I would recommend. Fair prices and a great collection, sometimes hidden treasures!