Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
One of my very favourite places to eat lunch. Fresh daily selection of soup and sandwiches and the very best porchetta. Ever.
132 locals recommend
Meat & Bread
370 Cambie StOne of my very favourite places to eat lunch. Fresh daily selection of soup and sandwiches and the very best porchetta. Ever.
Nuba in Gastown
207 W Hastings StAmazing vegan and vegetarian options. Everything is delicious.
Nelson the Seagull
315 Carrall StAmazing bread and great coffee just a half block away.
Right across the street. This restaurant is amazing and does quick takeaways. There is also a cooler for food to make at home and beer off sales. The cabbage rolls are to die for and are gluten-free.
Kozak Ukrainian Restaurant
Right across the street. This restaurant is amazing and does quick takeaways. There is also a cooler for food to make at home and beer off sales. The cabbage rolls are to die for and are gluten-free.
Vegan restaurant that all of my non-vegan friends love, too. Have the oyster mushroom "kalamari". Seriously, everything is delicious.
49 locals recommend
MeeT in Gastown
12 Water StVegan restaurant that all of my non-vegan friends love, too. Have the oyster mushroom "kalamari". Seriously, everything is delicious.
Revolver
325 Cambie StIf you are up for the walk, simply the best coffee in the city.
Another delicious option that is a short walk. These are my favourite tacos and it's a lively atmosphere.
207 locals recommend
Tacofino Taco Bar
15 W Cordova StAnother delicious option that is a short walk. These are my favourite tacos and it's a lively atmosphere.
Rodney's Oyster House
1228 Hamilton StHit up the oyster happy hour. Best PoBoy sandwich.
This is my favourite "experience" restaurant in the city. Eclectic doesn't even begin to describe the atmosphere. Great food. Epic menu. It's not a place you can walk to, but worth getting an Uber for!
77 locals recommend
The Eatery
3431 W BroadwayThis is my favourite "experience" restaurant in the city. Eclectic doesn't even begin to describe the atmosphere. Great food. Epic menu. It's not a place you can walk to, but worth getting an Uber for!
Unique atmosphere and great food. Can accommodate a celiac/gluten-free diet easily.
23 locals recommend
Sula Indian Restaurant
1128 Commercial DrUnique atmosphere and great food. Can accommodate a celiac/gluten-free diet easily.
Cuban food with an art gallery twist. Great patio if you can get a seat.
153 locals recommend
Havana Vancouver
1212 Commercial DrCuban food with an art gallery twist. Great patio if you can get a seat.
Great food and one of the best patios in the city.
178 locals recommend
Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House
777 Thurlow StGreat food and one of the best patios in the city.
Everything Else
Waterfront Station
601 West Cordova StreetTransit station.
Looking for a unique experience? Try sensory deprivation. The float tanks here are a unique way to relax and reflect.
29 locals recommend
Float House Gastown
70 W Cordova StLooking for a unique experience? Try sensory deprivation. The float tanks here are a unique way to relax and reflect.
Drinks & Nightlife
Blarney Stone
216 Carrall StA great watering hole right around the corner.
Great pub fare and a great location for people watching.
52 locals recommend
The Lamplighter Public House
92 Water StGreat pub fare and a great location for people watching.
The Irish Heather
248 E Georgia StDo you like Whiskey? This is where you drink it.
Vera's Burger Shack
2922 Main StYou can't beat Vera's meat! It's true.
Essentials
Nesters Market
333 Abbott StThe nearest full grocery store. A great organic selection.
Nearby drug store with many other useful departments including food, housewares, kitchenware, electronics, photo services, etc.
120 locals recommend
London Drugs
351 Abbott StNearby drug store with many other useful departments including food, housewares, kitchenware, electronics, photo services, etc.
Sightseeing
A great outing for a rainy or cold day. Parrots in a tropical environment. During the summer the fountains are refreshing and a stroll through Queen Elizabeth park is always a treat.
80 locals recommend
Bloedel Conservatory
4600 Cambie StA great outing for a rainy or cold day. Parrots in a tropical environment. During the summer the fountains are refreshing and a stroll through Queen Elizabeth park is always a treat.
Lonsdale Quay Market
123 Carrie Cates CtMake sure you have the fish and chips!
Jericho Beach
Seymour River Suspension Bridge
Hiking any of the trails in this area is a must!
A great place to visit in the summer. Rent a kayak and stop for an ice cream cone in town.
Deep Cove Park
A great place to visit in the summer. Rent a kayak and stop for an ice cream cone in town.