Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Excellent izakaya (Japanese tapas), interesting and unusual drinks list (their freshly made ginger-ale is SO good with gin or vodka), terrific service, and late hours for snacking after a show.
68 locals recommend
Kingyo
871 Denman StExcellent izakaya (Japanese tapas), interesting and unusual drinks list (their freshly made ginger-ale is SO good with gin or vodka), terrific service, and late hours for snacking after a show.
Milano Espresso Bar Denman Street
849 Denman StCoffee and gelato in one convenient place!
Delany's Coffee House
1105 Denman StNeighbourhood coffeehouse with free wifi.
Espana Restaurant
1118 Denman StTasty Spanish tapas.
Excellent Malaysian food, with three locations in the neighbourhood: Robson, Denman and Davie! If you like noodles, try the Char Bee Hoon.
28 locals recommend
Banana Leaf Malaysian Cafe
1779 Robson StExcellent Malaysian food, with three locations in the neighbourhood: Robson, Denman and Davie! If you like noodles, try the Char Bee Hoon.
Central Bistro
1072 Denman StGreat place for breakfast or brunch any day.
Beautiful outdoor patio, yummy Italian food, great service. A special treat.
19 locals recommend
Adesso
1906 Haro StreetBeautiful outdoor patio, yummy Italian food, great service. A special treat.
Korean sweet potato noodles, the seafood soft tofu soup and kim chi.
20 locals recommend
Jang Mo Jib Korean Restaurant
808 Bute StreetKorean sweet potato noodles, the seafood soft tofu soup and kim chi.
Cheap and cheerful for breakfast, brunch or lunch (breakfast served all day). Open 7am til 4pm weekdays, and till 5pm weekends.
14 locals recommend
Joe's Grill
3048 Main StCheap and cheerful for breakfast, brunch or lunch (breakfast served all day). Open 7am til 4pm weekdays, and till 5pm weekends.
For those who need their Starbucks fix, there's also a location on the NW corner of Robson and Denman, in the Safeway, and at the NE corner of Denman and Davie!
344 locals recommend
Starbucks
99 Keefer PlFor those who need their Starbucks fix, there's also a location on the NW corner of Robson and Denman, in the Safeway, and at the NE corner of Denman and Davie!
Essentials
Blenz Coffee
338 Helmcken StOpen 24 hours, free wifi, and outdoor patio.
The free wifi is actually in the Joe Fortes Branch of the Vancouver Public Library, which shares the entrance to the WECC. The library also has computers with internet access.
12 locals recommend
West End Community Centre
870 Denman StThe free wifi is actually in the Joe Fortes Branch of the Vancouver Public Library, which shares the entrance to the WECC. The library also has computers with internet access.
Safeway Robson
1766 Robson StOpen 7am to midnight, 7days/week.
Healthy food source, both fully prepared or for making at home.
726 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
510 W 8th AveHealthy food source, both fully prepared or for making at home.
Joe's No Frills grocery store: the budget-conscious alternative to Safeway and Whole Foods
12 locals recommend
Denman Place Mall
1030 Denman StJoe's No Frills grocery store: the budget-conscious alternative to Safeway and Whole Foods
Everything Else
What's not to like about a beach? English Bay also gives you access to Vancouver's famous Seawall. Head west to Second Beach, where there's an outdoor pool, or further to the less-crowded Third Beach.
158 locals recommend
English Bay
What's not to like about a beach? English Bay also gives you access to Vancouver's famous Seawall. Head west to Second Beach, where there's an outdoor pool, or further to the less-crowded Third Beach.
Organic produce and locally-made artisanal products, Saturdays 9am - 2pm. Scentimental Creations, which makes the handmade soap in my bathroom, is there Sept 6 & 13. www.scentimentalcreations.com
22 locals recommend
West End Farmers Market
1100 Comox StOrganic produce and locally-made artisanal products, Saturdays 9am - 2pm. Scentimental Creations, which makes the handmade soap in my bathroom, is there Sept 6 & 13. www.scentimentalcreations.com
Shopping
Shoppers Drug Mart
1006 Homer StOpen till midnight.
Almost always a line-up, but worth it for a treat - so many flavours, choices of sorbet as well as gelato.
11 locals recommend
D'oro Gelato & Caffè
1094 Denman StAlmost always a line-up, but worth it for a treat - so many flavours, choices of sorbet as well as gelato.
Sightseeing
Vancouver Aquarium
845 Avison WaySo close! A 15-minute stroll away through Stanley Park.
This is where you can catch a ride on a Granville Island Ferry to Granville Island, Science World or Yaletown - or get a tour of False Creek on one of these tiny boats.
26 locals recommend
Aquatic Centre Ferry Dock station
This is where you can catch a ride on a Granville Island Ferry to Granville Island, Science World or Yaletown - or get a tour of False Creek on one of these tiny boats.