Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Starbucks
1752 Commercial DrIf you like Indian food you will love this place for take-out. The palak paneer and dahl especially delicious as are their veggie samosas.
Dhaliwal Sweet & Restaurant
6555 Fraser StIf you like Indian food you will love this place for take-out. The palak paneer and dahl especially delicious as are their veggie samosas.
Tasty and trendy, Italian-inspired cuisine and one of the hottest dinner destinations in the city. Book well in advance.
180 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Osteria Savio Volpe
615 KingswayTasty and trendy, Italian-inspired cuisine and one of the hottest dinner destinations in the city. Book well in advance.
Les Faux Bourgeois
663 E 15th AveClassic French food.
Batard Bakery
3958 Fraser StDelicious breads and pastries and French products.
Sal y Limón
701 KingswayLocal Mexican food favourite.
Small-batch ice cream shop with an array of seasonal flavours. Try the salted caramel.
352 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Earnest Ice Cream
3992 Fraser StSmall-batch ice cream shop with an array of seasonal flavours. Try the salted caramel.
If you're fussy about your latte, this is the place go - some say this is the best coffee in Vancouver. There's also a location on Main and 33rd.
165 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Matchstick Fraser St.
639 E 15th AveIf you're fussy about your latte, this is the place go - some say this is the best coffee in Vancouver. There's also a location on Main and 33rd.
Beautiful breads, delicious donuts, a wide assortment of toasted sandwiches, and open 24 hours.
44 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Breka Bakery & Cafe
6533 Fraser StBeautiful breads, delicious donuts, a wide assortment of toasted sandwiches, and open 24 hours.
Sushi at its best, but you will need to wait or get there before opening to get a table.
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Toshi Sushi
181 E 16th AveSushi at its best, but you will need to wait or get there before opening to get a table.
Casual but consistently one of the best sushi meals you can get in Vancouver. Brilliant.
61 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Shiro Japanese
3096 Cambie StCasual but consistently one of the best sushi meals you can get in Vancouver. Brilliant.
I love their rooftop patio in the summer - Indian food that is tasty beyond mention and a great vibe to boot. A must, but like all good things - be prepared to wait.
264 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Vij's
3106 Cambie StreetI love their rooftop patio in the summer - Indian food that is tasty beyond mention and a great vibe to boot. A must, but like all good things - be prepared to wait.
Beyond good ice cream. Seasonal flavours and even vegan options.
130 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Rain or Shine Ice Cream
1926 W 4th AveBeyond good ice cream. Seasonal flavours and even vegan options.
Faubourg Paris
769 Hornby StYes you can get a great croissant in Vancouver!
Nice spot for a casual lunch out on the patio on a sunny day.
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Gallery Café & Catering
750 Hornby StNice spot for a casual lunch out on the patio on a sunny day.
If you don't mind lining up, their waffles are superb, and overall a can't-be-beat brunch spot.
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Cafe Medina
780 Richards StIf you don't mind lining up, their waffles are superb, and overall a can't-be-beat brunch spot.
Lobster rolls, bargain drinks, that's happy hour (from 4 or 5 pm?) on the patio upstairs of Joe Fortes - summer in Vancouver...ahhh.
178 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House
777 Thurlow StLobster rolls, bargain drinks, that's happy hour (from 4 or 5 pm?) on the patio upstairs of Joe Fortes - summer in Vancouver...ahhh.
Diner/greasy spoonish breakfast and brunch spot with massive pancakes.
40 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Jethro's Fine Grub
Diner/greasy spoonish breakfast and brunch spot with massive pancakes.
Chambar Restaurant
568 Beatty StreetBelgium beer, good food.
Fast and fresh sushi spot with budget friendly specials.
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Sushi Bang
2315 Cambie StFast and fresh sushi spot with budget friendly specials.
Drinks & Nightlife
Small, cosy bar with great cocktails and outstanding nibbles.
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Crowbar Restaurant
646 KingswaySmall, cosy bar with great cocktails and outstanding nibbles.
Portland Craft
3835 Main StCraft beer, lots of wood, what's not to love!
When you don't feel like heading downtown but want a nice selection of Belgian and local beers.
90 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
BierCraft Bistro
3305 Cambie StWhen you don't feel like heading downtown but want a nice selection of Belgian and local beers.
Shopping
Salad bar, bakery, hot food/pizza/burrito bar, cafe, and specialty groceries.
726 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Whole Foods Market
510 W 8th AveSalad bar, bakery, hot food/pizza/burrito bar, cafe, and specialty groceries.