Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
We have been going to Prado Cafe since it opened a few years ago. They make a great cup of coffee and have great baked goods. Great to hang out there.
1938 Commercial Dr
We have been going to Prado Cafe since it opened a few years ago. They make a great cup of coffee and have great baked goods. Great to hang out there.
If you fancy some Poutine, this is a great place to get some or just some plain fries with a beer.
26 locals recommend
Belgian Fries
1885 Commercial DrIf you fancy some Poutine, this is a great place to get some or just some plain fries with a beer.
This is one of our favourite Chinese Restaurants. They also deliver which is great. Not extremely cheap but not too pricey either.
26 locals recommend
ChongQing on Commercial
2808 Commercial DrThis is one of our favourite Chinese Restaurants. They also deliver which is great. Not extremely cheap but not too pricey either.
Bandidas Taqueria
2781 Commercial DrGreat place for nachos and beer :)
Fantastic breakfasts/brunches/lunches, but beware, it is very busy and you might have to wait in line. But it is worth it!
166 locals recommend
The Red Wagon
2128 E Hastings StFantastic breakfasts/brunches/lunches, but beware, it is very busy and you might have to wait in line. But it is worth it!
Bump N Grind Cafe
916 Commercial DrAnother great coffee shop!
We hear great things about this small restaurant. I think you will have to reserve as it gets full quickly.
26 locals recommend
Absinthe Bistro
952 Commercial DrWe hear great things about this small restaurant. I think you will have to reserve as it gets full quickly.
perfect french bistro food at unassuming prices and great service. you will have to book far in advance as they are always full. we have walked to Les Faux. It is a pleasant 40min walk.
203 locals recommend
Les Faux Bourgeois
663 E 15th Aveperfect french bistro food at unassuming prices and great service. you will have to book far in advance as they are always full. we have walked to Les Faux. It is a pleasant 40min walk.
This is where you can take in any soccer/football game, enjoy a great coffee and a slice of their yummy pizza or a sausage in a bun :)
6 locals recommend
Abruzzo Cappuccino Bar
1321 Commercial DrThis is where you can take in any soccer/football game, enjoy a great coffee and a slice of their yummy pizza or a sausage in a bun :)
Jamjar Canteen
2290 Commercial Drgreat Lebanese food and ambiance!
Our absolute favourite coffee place and just down the street. Sells Thomas Haas baked goods - try the almond pistachio croissant with an americano! you won't regret it!
62 locals recommend
Moja Coffee
1102 Commercial DrOur absolute favourite coffee place and just down the street. Sells Thomas Haas baked goods - try the almond pistachio croissant with an americano! you won't regret it!
We love this place. Friendly service. Great food! Prepare to wait for a little bit.
147 locals recommend
Tacofino Commissary
2327 E Hastings StWe love this place. Friendly service. Great food! Prepare to wait for a little bit.
Drinks & Nightlife
We absolutely love Mezcal. The service is great as well as the food and drinks. And it won't put a dent in your pocket! :)
155 locals recommend
La Mezcaleria
1622 Commercial DrWe absolutely love Mezcal. The service is great as well as the food and drinks. And it won't put a dent in your pocket! :)
A great place to try out different beers or just have some wine with some nibbles. Their food is very good and the ambience and service are great.
76 locals recommend
BierCraft Tap and Tapas
1191 Commercial DrA great place to try out different beers or just have some wine with some nibbles. Their food is very good and the ambience and service are great.
I have heard that this place is a good drinking place. However, I haven't been although I have walked past quite often and it is always brimming with people having fun!
77 locals recommend
St. Augustine's
2360 Commercial DrI have heard that this place is a good drinking place. However, I haven't been although I have walked past quite often and it is always brimming with people having fun!
Everything Else
Trout Lake is a great place to go for a walk or to have a picnic on a warm afternoon. It also hosts the Illuminares Lantern Festival in July. Also a great place to go for a jog/run.
192 locals recommend
Trout Lake Beach
Trout Lake is a great place to go for a walk or to have a picnic on a warm afternoon. It also hosts the Illuminares Lantern Festival in July. Also a great place to go for a jog/run.
Grandview Park
1657 Charles StGreat park for the kids.
Victoria Park
650 Lonsdale AveGreat park for the kids.
We shop here nearly every day. They have fresh groceries and a perfect deli. You might have wait a bit to be served at the deli which is not pleasant on hot days.
59 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Market
1322 1322 Commercial DrWe shop here nearly every day. They have fresh groceries and a perfect deli. You might have wait a bit to be served at the deli which is not pleasant on hot days.
Museum of Anthropology
6393 NW Marine DrA must see.
Great breads, cakes and anything yummy and Italian!
33 locals recommend
Fratelli Authentic Italian Baking
1795 Commercial DrGreat breads, cakes and anything yummy and Italian!
La Grotta Del Formaggio
1791 Commercial Drfantastic sandwiches, cheeses and meats! great deli!
great selection of wines. just ask what you are looking for. they advise well.
46 locals recommend
Liberty Wine Merchants
1622 Commercial Drgreat selection of wines. just ask what you are looking for. they advise well.
Wine, beer and everything else. This is the government owned store and has a great selection of most wine and beers. However, if you would like more of a personal touch, Liberty is your place.
256 locals recommend
BC Liquor Stores
4423 Main StWine, beer and everything else. This is the government owned store and has a great selection of most wine and beers. However, if you would like more of a personal touch, Liberty is your place.
Essentials
Another great place for groceries. good price and friendly staff.
8 locals recommend
Norman's Fruit & Salad
1604 Commercial DrAnother great place for groceries. good price and friendly staff.
Donald's also is a great place to shop for groceries. They have a good selection of breads.
112 locals recommend
City Avenue Market
2279 Commercial DrDonald's also is a great place to shop for groceries. They have a good selection of breads.
A great place to buy italian foods as well as meats and cheeses. If you don't want to wait in line at Santa Barbara, this is the place to go.
36 locals recommend
Bosa Foods
562 Victoria DrA great place to buy italian foods as well as meats and cheeses. If you don't want to wait in line at Santa Barbara, this is the place to go.
Shopping
Spank is a locally owned clothing store. The owner sources some unique clothes. It is one of my favourite shops in Vancouver.
14 locals recommend
Spank Clothing
1027 Commercial DrSpank is a locally owned clothing store. The owner sources some unique clothes. It is one of my favourite shops in Vancouver.
We love browsing through books - great store to do this - great selection of books!
1830 Commercial Dr
We love browsing through books - great store to do this - great selection of books!
This is one of the only video stores left in Vancouver, if not the only. A dying art but we still like to support it.
8 locals recommend
Black Dog Video
1470 Commercial DrThis is one of the only video stores left in Vancouver, if not the only. A dying art but we still like to support it.
Spank Clothing
1027 Commercial DrGreat clothes for women. Great prices.