Essentials
Fresh bread every day, variety of loafs, best Italian pastries and other goodies
7 locals recommend
Italiabakery
2828 E Hastings StFresh bread every day, variety of loafs, best Italian pastries and other goodies
Donald's Market
2342 E Hastings StBest prices for organic groceries and fresh produce close by.
les amis du FROMAGE
843 E Hastings StCheese heaven.
Food Scene
Tacofino Commissary
2327 E Hastings StDifferent take on Mexican, popular local spot.
Wood fired, brick oven, thin crust, simple ingredients. TIP: You can order it to go if too busy. By the time you've had a drink and chat at the bar, it will be ready to go.
159 locals recommend
Via Tevere Pizzeria
1190 Victoria DrWood fired, brick oven, thin crust, simple ingredients. TIP: You can order it to go if too busy. By the time you've had a drink and chat at the bar, it will be ready to go.
Campagnolo Roma
2297 East Hastings StreetWalkable on a nice night, good pizza, pastas, casual environment.
Local favourite for brunch. Always a line out the door. More diner style.
166 locals recommend
The Red Wagon
2128 E Hastings StLocal favourite for brunch. Always a line out the door. More diner style.
The Slocan Restaurant
2715 E Hastings StCheap locally brewed beer a few blocks away, good burgers.
One of the best in Vancouver for design, atmosphere and unique dishes. Extensive Belgian Beer list and wine list.
371 locals recommend
Chambar Restaurant
568 Beatty StreetOne of the best in Vancouver for design, atmosphere and unique dishes. Extensive Belgian Beer list and wine list.
Burgoo
3096 Main StCozy atmosphere, hearty food.
Timbertrain Coffee Roasters
311 W Cordova StNice coffee shop in Gastown.
Nice coffee shop in Kitsilano with unique, freshly made donuts and good espresso.
59 locals recommend
49th Parallel Coffee Roasters Cafe
Nice coffee shop in Kitsilano with unique, freshly made donuts and good espresso.
Bratwurst/currywurst/warm salty pretzel and beer fan? Simple concept, well done.
48 locals recommend
Bestie
105 E Pender StBratwurst/currywurst/warm salty pretzel and beer fan? Simple concept, well done.
Brunch line up out the door, go early. Originally created by the fine people behind Chambar Restaurant.
256 locals recommend
Cafe Medina
780 Richards StBrunch line up out the door, go early. Originally created by the fine people behind Chambar Restaurant.
Bel Café
801 W Georgia StInside the Hotel Georgia, high quality lunch and drink offerings.
Dress up and blow the budget. Fine dining done extremely well. Inside the Hotel Georgia.
85 locals recommend
Hawksworth Restaurant
801 W Georgia StDress up and blow the budget. Fine dining done extremely well. Inside the Hotel Georgia.
Locally sourced, seasonal ingredients at this restaurant downtown, towards the end of Robson St.
44 locals recommend
Forage
1300 Robson StLocally sourced, seasonal ingredients at this restaurant downtown, towards the end of Robson St.
Independent coffee shop who roasts on site. In the neighbourhood of our suite.
73 locals recommend
Pallet Coffee Roasters
323 Semlin DrIndependent coffee shop who roasts on site. In the neighbourhood of our suite.
An absolute must if visiting Vancouver. Indian food and hospitality like no other. No reservations, but worth the wait.
264 locals recommend
Vij's
3106 Cambie StreetAn absolute must if visiting Vancouver. Indian food and hospitality like no other. No reservations, but worth the wait.
Nightingale
1017 W Hastings StDrinks & Nightlife
The local brewing standard for beer in Vancouver. Drop into the tasting room to see for yourself. Everything they do is good. Brunch too!
307 locals recommend
33 Acres Brewing Company
15 W 8th AveThe local brewing standard for beer in Vancouver. Drop into the tasting room to see for yourself. Everything they do is good. Brunch too!
Six Acres
203 Carrall StCozy atmosphere, great drink selection, right in the centre of Gastown.
Blue Water Cafe
1095 Hamilton StFine dining in Yaletown.
Shopping
Huge selection of cold beer, decent selection of wine. More expensive than the BC Liquor store but so handy.
22 locals recommend
High Point Beer Wine Spirits
2769 E Hastings StHuge selection of cold beer, decent selection of wine. More expensive than the BC Liquor store but so handy.
Litchfield
38 Water StVery cool accessories store.
Granville Island
Food market by the waterfront, arts and crafts.
Parks & Nature
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdDeep Cove
4322 Gallant AveSightseeing
Grouse Mountain
6400 Nancy Greene WaySea to Sky Highway
36800 British Columbia 99