Guidebook for Vancouver

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Guidebook for Vancouver

Food Scene

BierCraft has one of the best selections of beer in the neighbourhood and is surprisingly kid-friendly. Friendly staff, tasty food (you must try the Belgian fries) and a great atmosphere.
76 locals recommend
BierCraft Tap and Tapas
1191 Commercial Dr
76 locals recommend
BierCraft has one of the best selections of beer in the neighbourhood and is surprisingly kid-friendly. Friendly staff, tasty food (you must try the Belgian fries) and a great atmosphere.
Cuban restaurant, great sangria, and one of the best people-watching patios ever!
153 locals recommend
Havana Vancouver
1212 Commercial Dr
153 locals recommend
Cuban restaurant, great sangria, and one of the best people-watching patios ever!
According to Tripadvisor, this is the best restaurant in Vancouver. It is one of our favourites! Very highly recommended, make reservations in advance. It's tiny and romantic.
26 locals recommend
Absinthe Bistro
952 Commercial Dr
26 locals recommend
According to Tripadvisor, this is the best restaurant in Vancouver. It is one of our favourites! Very highly recommended, make reservations in advance. It's tiny and romantic.
Great coffee. I highly recommend the Stove Top. It'll have you coming back for more.
47 locals recommend
Turks Coffee Bar
1276 Commercial Dr
47 locals recommend
Great coffee. I highly recommend the Stove Top. It'll have you coming back for more.
For a real Italian coffee experience on the drive, visit Calabria. Owned by the same family since 1976.
25 locals recommend
Cafè Calabria
1745 Commercial Dr
25 locals recommend
For a real Italian coffee experience on the drive, visit Calabria. Owned by the same family since 1976.
Arguably the best pizza in Vancouver. It's made in an authentic wood burning over brought over from Naples.
159 locals recommend
Via Tevere Pizzeria
1190 Victoria Dr
159 locals recommend
Arguably the best pizza in Vancouver. It's made in an authentic wood burning over brought over from Naples.
Upscale Mexican. Best tacos in town, mezcal flights, and queso fundido. The same guys have 2 taco shops in town (Cambie St and Hastings St) offering the same (but cheaper) delicious tacos.
155 locals recommend
La Mezcaleria
1622 Commercial Dr
155 locals recommend
Upscale Mexican. Best tacos in town, mezcal flights, and queso fundido. The same guys have 2 taco shops in town (Cambie St and Hastings St) offering the same (but cheaper) delicious tacos.
Lebanese food, really good, fresh ingredients. Small but good wine/beer list. Get some hummus to go!
57 locals recommend
Jamjar Canteen
2290 Commercial Dr
57 locals recommend
Lebanese food, really good, fresh ingredients. Small but good wine/beer list. Get some hummus to go!
A great spot to catch some jazz on a Sunday afternoon. Malaysian food, pub food, friendly atmosphere.
45 locals recommend
Tangent Café
2095 Commercial Dr
45 locals recommend
A great spot to catch some jazz on a Sunday afternoon. Malaysian food, pub food, friendly atmosphere.
Good spot for coffee, always busy but they brew a mean espresso.
168 locals recommend
Prado Cafe
1938 Commercial Dr
168 locals recommend
Good spot for coffee, always busy but they brew a mean espresso.
More coffee on the Drive. The best one if you are heading in this direction.
49 locals recommend
Bump N Grind Cafe
916 Commercial Dr
49 locals recommend
More coffee on the Drive. The best one if you are heading in this direction.
Kid friendly pizza place. Also does take out.
30 locals recommend
Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria - Commercial Drive
1380 Commercial Dr
30 locals recommend
Kid friendly pizza place. Also does take out.
The best sushi nearby. Highly recommend the tuna tataki. Always fresh.
32 locals recommend
Tatsu Japanese Bistro
1441 Commercial Dr
32 locals recommend
The best sushi nearby. Highly recommend the tuna tataki. Always fresh.
Featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. Upstairs patio is good for watching the sunset.
36 locals recommend
Falconetti's East Side Grill
1812 Commercial Drive
36 locals recommend
Featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. Upstairs patio is good for watching the sunset.
Great breakfast stop known for their pulled pork pancakes. Also visited by Guy Fieri of DDD fame.
166 locals recommend
The Red Wagon
2128 E Hastings St
166 locals recommend
Great breakfast stop known for their pulled pork pancakes. Also visited by Guy Fieri of DDD fame.
My favourite local roasters. You'll find their coffee in our suite.
73 locals recommend
Pallet Coffee Roasters
323 Semlin Dr
73 locals recommend
My favourite local roasters. You'll find their coffee in our suite.
Baked goods. Lots of gluten free options.
22 locals recommend
East Village Bakery
2166 E Hastings St
22 locals recommend
Baked goods. Lots of gluten free options.
Wholesome organic bakery and cafe.
27 locals recommend
Uprising Breads Bakery
1697 Venables St
27 locals recommend
Wholesome organic bakery and cafe.

Drinks & Nightlife

If Havana's patio is full, this is a good second for the best people watching.
33 locals recommend
Fets Whisky Kitchen
1230 Commercial Dr
33 locals recommend
If Havana's patio is full, this is a good second for the best people watching.

Shopping

It’s a video store! Bored with Netflix and other streaming services? They will help!
8 locals recommend
Black Dog Video
1470 Commercial Dr
8 locals recommend
It’s a video store! Bored with Netflix and other streaming services? They will help!
Cheese shop and deli. They also make tasty sandwiches.
52 locals recommend
La Grotta Del Formaggio
1791 Commercial Dr
52 locals recommend
Cheese shop and deli. They also make tasty sandwiches.
Amazing butcher shop!
8 locals recommend
Columbus Meat Market Ltd
1310 Nanaimo St
8 locals recommend
Amazing butcher shop!
Organic locally sourced meats.
12 locals recommend
Pasture To Plate Natural Products Ltd
1420 Commercial Dr
12 locals recommend
Organic locally sourced meats.
Very cool vintage clothing shop. The window display is frequently a work of art.
20 locals recommend
Mintage
1714 Commercial Dr
20 locals recommend
Very cool vintage clothing shop. The window display is frequently a work of art.
Fun little vintage shop, full of cute dresses, leather jackets, and fun evening wear.
Little Miss Vintage
941 Commercial Dr
Fun little vintage shop, full of cute dresses, leather jackets, and fun evening wear.
It's like a museum of mid-century modern. Except you can buy the things! Always full of great finds.
10 locals recommend
Attic Treasures
944 Commercial Dr
10 locals recommend
It's like a museum of mid-century modern. Except you can buy the things! Always full of great finds.
Toy store specializing thoughtful toys that encourage problem solving, creativity and imagination. Lots of wooden and handmade crafted toys.
13 locals recommend
Dilly Dally Toy Store
1161 Commercial Dr
13 locals recommend
Toy store specializing thoughtful toys that encourage problem solving, creativity and imagination. Lots of wooden and handmade crafted toys.
Fair trade goods from India, Nepal and elsewhere. Incense, hand drums, hemp woven goods, all sustainably made. They also offer hand drumming classes.
Paranada Traders
1505 Commercial Dr
Fair trade goods from India, Nepal and elsewhere. Incense, hand drums, hemp woven goods, all sustainably made. They also offer hand drumming classes.
218 flavours! Some weird (beer, wasabi), some delicious.
66 locals recommend
La Casa Gelato
1033 Venables St
66 locals recommend
218 flavours! Some weird (beer, wasabi), some delicious.

Everything Else

Our neighbourhood is craft brew central for Vancouver. One of our favourites!
83 locals recommend
Bomber Brewing
1488 Adanac St
83 locals recommend
Our neighbourhood is craft brew central for Vancouver. One of our favourites!
Can't have too many delicious craft brew tasting rooms nearby. This one has an art gallery attached.
107 locals recommend
Strange Fellows Brewing Company
1345 Clark Dr
107 locals recommend
Can't have too many delicious craft brew tasting rooms nearby. This one has an art gallery attached.
Everyone's favourite little craft brewery. Not to be missed if you like good beer.
62 locals recommend
Powell Brewery
1357 Powell St
62 locals recommend
Everyone's favourite little craft brewery. Not to be missed if you like good beer.
Had enough of craft beers? Stop in here for something completely different! Vancouver's own micro-distillery.
48 locals recommend
Odd Society Spirits
1725 Powell St
48 locals recommend
Had enough of craft beers? Stop in here for something completely different! Vancouver's own micro-distillery.
Come to Liberty for good advice on a decent bottle of wine. Also a great selection of craft beers and spirits.
46 locals recommend
Liberty Wine Merchants
1622 Commercial Dr
46 locals recommend
Come to Liberty for good advice on a decent bottle of wine. Also a great selection of craft beers and spirits.
Stay in shape while you are on vacation! Visitors can get a 1 week trial pass for just $20.
8 locals recommend
Spartacus Gym
1522 Commercial Dr
8 locals recommend
Stay in shape while you are on vacation! Visitors can get a 1 week trial pass for just $20.
City-approved dog park.
11 locals recommend
McSpadden Park
2125 Victoria Dr
11 locals recommend
City-approved dog park.
Need your fix of hot yoga? Here's your place!
13 locals recommend
Bikram's Yoga College-India
1109 Commercial Dr
13 locals recommend
Need your fix of hot yoga? Here's your place!
Another nearby yoga studio.
14 locals recommend
Open Door Yoga
1651 Commercial Dr
14 locals recommend
Another nearby yoga studio.
Yes, skateboards... but also a secret pop up arcade with all kinds of classic games and pinball machines. Fun for kids of all ages!
Landyachtz Factory Store
1146 Union St
Yes, skateboards... but also a secret pop up arcade with all kinds of classic games and pinball machines. Fun for kids of all ages!

Essentials

Trout Lake is a beautiful park, go for a run, hang out at the beach. In the summer, every Saturday local farmers descend upon the north parking lot to sell their wares. Also: food trucks!!
33 locals recommend
Vancouver Farmers Markets
1991 Grant St
33 locals recommend
Trout Lake is a beautiful park, go for a run, hang out at the beach. In the summer, every Saturday local farmers descend upon the north parking lot to sell their wares. Also: food trucks!!
Cannoli, Saint Honoré cake, fresh baked breads.
33 locals recommend
Fratelli Authentic Italian Baking
1795 Commercial Dr
33 locals recommend
Cannoli, Saint Honoré cake, fresh baked breads.
For produce, Italian deli, staples. The busiest green grocer on the block.
59 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Market
1322 1322 Commercial Dr
59 locals recommend
For produce, Italian deli, staples. The busiest green grocer on the block.
Some of the most beautiful organic produce you'll find in this town. They also serve food.
33 locals recommend
Eternal Abundance Organic Cafe & Market
1025 Commercial Dr
33 locals recommend
Some of the most beautiful organic produce you'll find in this town. They also serve food.
Oceanwise fish and seafood - all products have been approved for sustainability by the Vancouver Aquarium.
16 locals recommend
The Daily Catch 100% Sustainable Seafood Market - Commercial Drive
1418 Commercial Dr
16 locals recommend
Oceanwise fish and seafood - all products have been approved for sustainability by the Vancouver Aquarium.
Can't find a spice you need in our pantry? Need a ripe avocado? Craving some premium green tea? You're in luck, this little spot has best selection of exotic ingredients.
6 locals recommend
South China Seas
1502 Victoria Dr
6 locals recommend
Can't find a spice you need in our pantry? Need a ripe avocado? Craving some premium green tea? You're in luck, this little spot has best selection of exotic ingredients.
No membership required. Reasonably priced food, good for meat, produce, dry goods.
19 locals recommend
East End Food Co-op
1034 Commercial Dr
19 locals recommend
No membership required. Reasonably priced food, good for meat, produce, dry goods.
24 hour supermarket.
48 locals recommend
Super Valu
1645 E 1st Ave
48 locals recommend
24 hour supermarket.
Decent butcher shop
9 locals recommend
Windsor Meats
2276 E Hastings St
9 locals recommend
Decent butcher shop
Cheap sushi to go. Also a well stocked Japanese grocery store.
30 locals recommend
Fujiya Japanese Foods - Main
912 Clark Dr
30 locals recommend
Cheap sushi to go. Also a well stocked Japanese grocery store.

Arts & Culture

100 year old theatre rescued from demolition and fully renovated a few years ago.
23 locals recommend
York Theatre, The Cultch
639 Commercial Dr
23 locals recommend
100 year old theatre rescued from demolition and fully renovated a few years ago.
Contemporary theatre, dance and music in an historic building. Also houses an art gallery.
71 locals recommend
Historic Theatre, The Cultch
1895 Venables St
71 locals recommend
Contemporary theatre, dance and music in an historic building. Also houses an art gallery.
Movie theater showing first run films, cult films, midnight movies and live music, comedy etc. Beer is served.
100 locals recommend
Rio Theatre
1660 E Broadway
100 locals recommend
Movie theater showing first run films, cult films, midnight movies and live music, comedy etc. Beer is served.