Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
If you want fantastic and traditional Japanese food in Vancouver, this is the place to go. Koko is one of the original sushi restaurants in the area and the inventor of the BC roll.
11 locals recommend
Koko Japanese Restaurant Ltd
2053 E Hastings StIf you want fantastic and traditional Japanese food in Vancouver, this is the place to go. Koko is one of the original sushi restaurants in the area and the inventor of the BC roll.
When the taco craving hits, Tacofino is the place to be. With local beers on tap, flights of tequila and deliciously creative tacos, you won’t be disappointed.
147 locals recommend
Tacofino Commissary
2327 E Hastings StWhen the taco craving hits, Tacofino is the place to be. With local beers on tap, flights of tequila and deliciously creative tacos, you won’t be disappointed.
An extremely friendly metal bar with surprisingly well thought out dinners. There are also lots of vegan and vegetarian options. The music may be loud and your server may be tattooed and pierced but you’ll be warmly welcomed and served with a smile.
37 locals recommend
Jackalopes Neighbourhood Dive
2257 E Hastings StAn extremely friendly metal bar with surprisingly well thought out dinners. There are also lots of vegan and vegetarian options. The music may be loud and your server may be tattooed and pierced but you’ll be warmly welcomed and served with a smile.
A punk rock, gourmet hotdog joint with classic movies and pinball machines. There are lots of vegetarian and vegan options including cauliflower wings
22 locals recommend
What's Up? Hot Dog!
2481 E Hastings StA punk rock, gourmet hotdog joint with classic movies and pinball machines. There are lots of vegetarian and vegan options including cauliflower wings
This pho restaurant has an extensive Vietnamese menu and excellent bubble tea.
6 locals recommend
Pho Don
2838 E Hastings StThis pho restaurant has an extensive Vietnamese menu and excellent bubble tea.
A modern take on Palestinian cuisine with lots of vegetarian and vegan options. Be sure to get a table in their glass-enclosed patio, even if it’s raining.
40 locals recommend
Tamam: Fine Palestinian Cuisine
2616 E Hastings StA modern take on Palestinian cuisine with lots of vegetarian and vegan options. Be sure to get a table in their glass-enclosed patio, even if it’s raining.
A hipster greasy spoon with classic breakfast options and a few modern dishes. I don’t recommend going here on weekends as the wait is often upwards of an hour.
166 locals recommend
The Red Wagon
2128 E Hastings StA hipster greasy spoon with classic breakfast options and a few modern dishes. I don’t recommend going here on weekends as the wait is often upwards of an hour.
Fast, welcoming and tasty! The Roundel often has a line for weekend brunch but it moves quickly. There are also lots of vegetarian and vegan breakfast options,
57 locals recommend
Roundel Café
2465 E Hastings StFast, welcoming and tasty! The Roundel often has a line for weekend brunch but it moves quickly. There are also lots of vegetarian and vegan breakfast options,
The Far Out Post is a coffee shop, record store, pinball arcade, vintage clothing store and communal working space all in one. Strongly recommend checking out this spot, even if you’re not a coffee drinker.
21 locals recommend
Far Out Coffee Post
2173 Dundas StThe Far Out Post is a coffee shop, record store, pinball arcade, vintage clothing store and communal working space all in one. Strongly recommend checking out this spot, even if you’re not a coffee drinker.
Beautiful pastries, delicious coffee and pies like you’ve never seen!
19 locals recommend
Black Rook Bakehouse
2474 E Hastings StBeautiful pastries, delicious coffee and pies like you’ve never seen!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Brighton
2471 E Hastings StAn English pub with a great beer list and a secret backyard patio
The first collaborative brewery in North America. This means that the beer list is large and always changing with multiple brewers working their genius in the back room.
27 locals recommend
Callister Brewing Co
1338 Franklin StThe first collaborative brewery in North America. This means that the beer list is large and always changing with multiple brewers working their genius in the back room.
This tasting room and brewery is owned by the former owners of Vancouver’s historic Railway Club. Expect to try traditional, English ales using local ingredients.
60 locals recommend
Off the Rail Brewing
1351 Adanac StThis tasting room and brewery is owned by the former owners of Vancouver’s historic Railway Club. Expect to try traditional, English ales using local ingredients.
A hidden gem of a cocktail bar. If you manage to find this spot you will instantly feel like you’re part of a secret club.
TRANS AM
1879 Powell StreetA hidden gem of a cocktail bar. If you manage to find this spot you will instantly feel like you’re part of a secret club.
Home of the award winning Old Jalopy pale ale (but I recommend you try the Ode to Citra instead). This brewery has a tiny tasting room but always something new on tap.
62 locals recommend
Powell Brewery
1357 Powell StHome of the award winning Old Jalopy pale ale (but I recommend you try the Ode to Citra instead). This brewery has a tiny tasting room but always something new on tap.
A small batch distillery with creative cocktails. Their tasting room has an eerie, gothic feel fitting to unique drink combinations they serve.
48 locals recommend
Odd Society Spirits
1725 Powell StA small batch distillery with creative cocktails. Their tasting room has an eerie, gothic feel fitting to unique drink combinations they serve.
A huge beer list with a patio and indoor food truck (you have to see it to believe it).
131 locals recommend
Parallel 49 Brewing Company
1950 Triumph StA huge beer list with a patio and indoor food truck (you have to see it to believe it).
Shopping
Tiny Finery
2629 E Hastings StAn adorable and ever changing selection of unique gifts and housewares.
Foodies, be prepared to lose your minds. This shop has everything food and kitchen related that you can possibly dream up. Hold your wallet close.
21 locals recommend
The Gourmet Warehouse
1340 E Hastings StFoodies, be prepared to lose your minds. This shop has everything food and kitchen related that you can possibly dream up. Hold your wallet close.
New and used vinyl from every era and genre in a clean and well cared for setting.
16 locals recommend
Red Cat Records
4386 Main StNew and used vinyl from every era and genre in a clean and well cared for setting.
If you’ve never been to an olive oil tasting room, it’s worth a trip. You can try all kinds and flavours of different oils and vinegars. If you want to buy a bottle, they pour and cork it for you on site.
Di Oliva Tasting Bar
2632 E Hastings StIf you’ve never been to an olive oil tasting room, it’s worth a trip. You can try all kinds and flavours of different oils and vinegars. If you want to buy a bottle, they pour and cork it for you on site.
Everything Else
A trendy hair salon that just moved into the area after being priced out of Main St. They accept walk-ins and we’re happy to have them in the hood!
East Vanity Parlour
2482 E Hastings StA trendy hair salon that just moved into the area after being priced out of Main St. They accept walk-ins and we’re happy to have them in the hood!