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Lovely, fresh baked goods, with a large assortment of gluten free goodies.
166 locals recommend
The Red Wagon
2128 E Hastings StLovely, fresh baked goods, with a large assortment of gluten free goodies.
Very nice wine and beer selection. Wine tastings on Friday afternoon. A little pricey for hard liquor though.
22 locals recommend
High Point Beer Wine Spirits
2769 E Hastings StVery nice wine and beer selection. Wine tastings on Friday afternoon. A little pricey for hard liquor though.
London Drugs
2696 E Hastings StLarge London Drugs, set to be even bigger in 2013.
If you are visiting our neighbourhood in summer, make sure to check out the PNE and Playland. Rides, food, exhibitions, free concerts, there's something for everyone here.
174 locals recommend
Playland at the PNE
2901 E Hastings StIf you are visiting our neighbourhood in summer, make sure to check out the PNE and Playland. Rides, food, exhibitions, free concerts, there's something for everyone here.
Park, pool and some small beaches, a great place to stroll to, relax, even have a picnic or barbecue in summer.
35 locals recommend
New Brighton Park
Park, pool and some small beaches, a great place to stroll to, relax, even have a picnic or barbecue in summer.
This local brewery opened in 2012. Buy beer fresh from the brewers, what a great concept.
62 locals recommend
Powell Brewery
1357 Powell StThis local brewery opened in 2012. Buy beer fresh from the brewers, what a great concept.
Just a stroll away from our apartment, great place to see your favorite bands in concert.
17 locals recommend
Pacific Coliseum at the PNE
100 N Renfrew StJust a stroll away from our apartment, great place to see your favorite bands in concert.
Another great (award winning) nano brewery in our neigbourhood. Try their sample boards, 4 beers for under $4. Tasting room is now open and licensed to serve beer by the sleeve.
130 locals recommend
Parallel 49 Brewing Company
1950 Triumph StAnother great (award winning) nano brewery in our neigbourhood. Try their sample boards, 4 beers for under $4. Tasting room is now open and licensed to serve beer by the sleeve.
If you drink liquor, you have to check this place out. Made from B.C. grown grains, this is easily the best vodka I've ever tasted. Visit the tasting room for samples and cocktails.
48 locals recommend
Odd Society Spirits
1725 Powell StIf you drink liquor, you have to check this place out. Made from B.C. grown grains, this is easily the best vodka I've ever tasted. Visit the tasting room for samples and cocktails.
Storm Brewing is a local craft brewery, unfashionably situated on gritty East Vancouver's Commercial Drive.
61 locals recommend
Storm Brewing LTD.
310 Commercial DriveStorm Brewing is a local craft brewery, unfashionably situated on gritty East Vancouver's Commercial Drive.
Food Scene
Recently renamed The Slocan, this former mom and pop restaurant kept their homey feel, but updated the menu. Perfect spot for brunch and dinner. They also feature live music now on the weekends!
18 locals recommend
The Slocan Restaurant
2715 E Hastings StRecently renamed The Slocan, this former mom and pop restaurant kept their homey feel, but updated the menu. Perfect spot for brunch and dinner. They also feature live music now on the weekends!
Another great spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Lots of healthy choices on the menu, and occasional live music.
57 locals recommend
Roundel Café
2465 E Hastings StAnother great spot for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Lots of healthy choices on the menu, and occasional live music.
The place for Pho lovers. This place serves amazing broth, with or without meat, and other Vietnamese dishes. Fast, affordable and delicious!
17 locals recommend
Le Petit Saigon
2783 E Hastings StThe place for Pho lovers. This place serves amazing broth, with or without meat, and other Vietnamese dishes. Fast, affordable and delicious!
Hands down the best cup of coffee you'll find in the neighbourhood. Excellent pastries and breakfast items, laid back and welcoming atmosphere.
38 locals recommend
The Laughing Bean Coffee Co.
2695 E Hastings StHands down the best cup of coffee you'll find in the neighbourhood. Excellent pastries and breakfast items, laid back and welcoming atmosphere.
Italian soul food prepared with the freshest of ingredients and as locally sourced as possible. Camp Roma is charming and warm.
50 locals recommend
Campagnolo Roma
2297 East Hastings StreetItalian soul food prepared with the freshest of ingredients and as locally sourced as possible. Camp Roma is charming and warm.
Havana Vancouver
1212 Commercial DrGreat place for people watching, and delicious food.
I love everything about Tacofino. They serve amazing Mexican food with a twist, have the best light fixtures I've ever seen, and play great music. Try the fish tacos!
147 locals recommend
Tacofino Commissary
2327 E Hastings StI love everything about Tacofino. They serve amazing Mexican food with a twist, have the best light fixtures I've ever seen, and play great music. Try the fish tacos!
Very good Asian food. Try their Laksa soup. Spicy, heart warming broth, filled wth prawns, meats and vegetables.
19 locals recommend
Laksa King
2546 E Hastings StVery good Asian food. Try their Laksa soup. Spicy, heart warming broth, filled wth prawns, meats and vegetables.
I've been here several times, and always enjoyed my meal. Especially the lamb dishes are delicious. All sauces and dips are made from scratch on the premises. An easy recommendation.
40 locals recommend
Tamam: Fine Palestinian Cuisine
2616 E Hastings StI've been here several times, and always enjoyed my meal. Especially the lamb dishes are delicious. All sauces and dips are made from scratch on the premises. An easy recommendation.
Great Chinese food. Open from lunch until very late in the evening. Large portions.
11 locals recommend
James On Hastings Chinese Restaurant
2683 E Hastings StGreat Chinese food. Open from lunch until very late in the evening. Large portions.
BIG loaded hot dogs, drinks specials, and pinball machines. Great place with a retro feel.
22 locals recommend
What's Up? Hot Dog!
2481 E Hastings StBIG loaded hot dogs, drinks specials, and pinball machines. Great place with a retro feel.
Great Thai "street" food. Friendly staff, delicious dishes. I love their Pad Thai and Green Curry dishes. Reasonable prices.
17 locals recommend
Bai Bua Thai Cuisine
1-2443 E Hastings StGreat Thai "street" food. Friendly staff, delicious dishes. I love their Pad Thai and Green Curry dishes. Reasonable prices.
Great Southern inspired food. Baby back ribs, roasted chicken, home made corn bread, all served in a whimsical decor where music posters and setlist and Jackalopes live together. Loud (sometimes very loud) rock on the speakers.
37 locals recommend
Jackalopes Neighbourhood Dive
2257 E Hastings StGreat Southern inspired food. Baby back ribs, roasted chicken, home made corn bread, all served in a whimsical decor where music posters and setlist and Jackalopes live together. Loud (sometimes very loud) rock on the speakers.
The folks at Platform 7 know how to make the perfect cup of coffee. Choose from many brewing methods, have something to eat with your coffee. Patio in the back for sunny days.
79 locals recommend
Platform 7 Coffee
2331 E Hastings StThe folks at Platform 7 know how to make the perfect cup of coffee. Choose from many brewing methods, have something to eat with your coffee. Patio in the back for sunny days.
Essentials
This is where the East Village shops. Large selection of organic and natural foods, fresh (local) produce, bread, dairy products... you name it, they have it!
153 locals recommend
Donald's Market
2342 E Hastings StThis is where the East Village shops. Large selection of organic and natural foods, fresh (local) produce, bread, dairy products... you name it, they have it!
Old fashioned family run butcher. Perfect place to get your steak for the BBQ.
23 locals recommend
Rio Friendly Meats
2477 E Hastings StOld fashioned family run butcher. Perfect place to get your steak for the BBQ.
Drinks & Nightlife
Drafts beers from all over the planet, and finger licking good tapas plates. Nice outdoor seating area in summer.
76 locals recommend
BierCraft Tap and Tapas
1191 Commercial DrDrafts beers from all over the planet, and finger licking good tapas plates. Nice outdoor seating area in summer.
Neighbourhood bar with some food options. Screens to watch the game, good music (sometimes live music), and a patio in the back to sit in the sun and sip a beer.
35 locals recommend
The Brighton
2471 E Hastings StNeighbourhood bar with some food options. Screens to watch the game, good music (sometimes live music), and a patio in the back to sit in the sun and sip a beer.
Shopping
Fresh, fresh, fresh fish, natural and organic meats, and delicious store made chowders in winter.
11 locals recommend
Wheelhouse Seafoods
2632 E Hastings StFresh, fresh, fresh fish, natural and organic meats, and delicious store made chowders in winter.
Parks & Nature
Great place to view the ocean and the mountains. Walk all around the park on the seawall, or rent a bike to explore.
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdGreat place to view the ocean and the mountains. Walk all around the park on the seawall, or rent a bike to explore.
Arts & Culture
Rotating shows, modern art, and a permanent exhibition of beautiful Emily Carr paintings.
1154 locals recommend
Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby StRotating shows, modern art, and a permanent exhibition of beautiful Emily Carr paintings.