Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Super cute little Japanese cafe. Really great coffee / tea / matcha drinks, great food, and just a really good vibe. The decor is almost all handmade by the family that runs the place.
TIP
Definitely have the Tuna Tataki (on salad or rice) and add the +$3 Lunch Set. Comes with a tiny soup of the day, tiny fermented veg, and an assortment of treats.
8 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Basho Cafe
2007 East Hastings StreetSuper cute little Japanese cafe. Really great coffee / tea / matcha drinks, great food, and just a really good vibe. The decor is almost all handmade by the family that runs the place.
TIP
Definitely have the Tuna Tataki (on salad or rice) and add the +$3 Lunch Set. Comes with a tiny soup of the day, tiny fermented veg, and an assortment of treats.
Campagnolo Roma
2297 East Hastings StreetGreat Italian.
JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
3010 Main St A Vancouver coffee staple.
Great coffee spot. Closest one to the apartment too!
21 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Far Out Coffee Post
2173 Dundas StGreat coffee spot. Closest one to the apartment too!
Platform 7 Coffee
2331 E Hastings StGreat diner. On weekends, the brunch line is out of control... be warned.
166 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
The Red Wagon
2128 E Hastings StGreat diner. On weekends, the brunch line is out of control... be warned.
Great local roastery. Really great coffee and a beautiful space tucked on a sidestreet around the corner from Basho.
73 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Pallet Coffee Roasters
323 Semlin DrGreat local roastery. Really great coffee and a beautiful space tucked on a sidestreet around the corner from Basho.
Drinks & Nightlife
Jackalopes Neighbourhood Dive
2257 E Hastings StClosest bar to the apartment.
The best dive bar in Vancouver. A bit out of the immediate neighbourhood, but if you find yourself on Main St, definitely pop in for a drink.
94 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
The Narrow Lounge
1898 Main StThe best dive bar in Vancouver. A bit out of the immediate neighbourhood, but if you find yourself on Main St, definitely pop in for a drink.
Best craft beer selection in Vancouver and a really great vibe. Great food too.
207 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Alibi Room
157 Alexander StBest craft beer selection in Vancouver and a really great vibe. Great food too.
Parks & Nature
A Vancouver staple. Walk through the trails, ride bikes along the sea-wall. Its beautiful here.
2658 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Iparke ye-Stanley
610 Pipeline RdA Vancouver staple. Walk through the trails, ride bikes along the sea-wall. Its beautiful here.
Great little park on the beach in our neighbourhood with a public pool. A quick walk from the apartment. Bring a blanket and some snacks/beers, soak up some sun on the grass, go for a dip.
35 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
New Brighton Park
Great little park on the beach in our neighbourhood with a public pool. A quick walk from the apartment. Bring a blanket and some snacks/beers, soak up some sun on the grass, go for a dip.
Shopping
Mintage
1714 Commercial DrBest vintage store in Vancouver.
Essentials
Best healthy organic market in the neighbourhood for all your produce / grocery needs.
153 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Donald's Market
2342 E Hastings StBest healthy organic market in the neighbourhood for all your produce / grocery needs.