Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
A few blocks away, really delicious wood fired pizza. Good for eating in or take out.
67 locals recommend
Pizzeria Barbarella
654 E BroadwayA few blocks away, really delicious wood fired pizza. Good for eating in or take out.
The most delicious coffee, pour over, cold press, lattes, good for coffee nerds. And a good selection of baked goods.
165 locals recommend
Matchstick Fraser St.
639 E 15th AveThe most delicious coffee, pour over, cold press, lattes, good for coffee nerds. And a good selection of baked goods.
Sal y Limón
701 KingswayOur favourite taco place. So good. A must try!
BETA5 Chocolates
409 Industrial AveEvil genius of all things sweet. Deadly croissants.
Budgies Burritos
44 KingswayTake out Vegetarian Burritos.
Bao Bei
163 Keefer StOur favourite restaurant for date night.
Prado Cafe
1938 Commercial DrNice weekend walk destination.
Red Pagoda
1408 Commercial DriveOur favourite vietnamese restaurant.
Nice Cafe
154 E 8th AveGreasy spoon diner style breakfast.
Loku Japanese Cuisine
2280 Commercial DrReally good sushi, stay-in, take-out.
Sushiyama
371 E BroadwayBusy and bustling sushi.
Authentic yummy Pizza, walkable and close to the seawall and nice places to picnic.
107 locals recommend
Pizzeria Farina
915 Main StAuthentic yummy Pizza, walkable and close to the seawall and nice places to picnic.
Essentials
Good selection of organic produce, groceries and just about anything you will need to cook a meal.
112 locals recommend
City Avenue Market
2279 Commercial DrGood selection of organic produce, groceries and just about anything you will need to cook a meal.
Great vegetarian ramen and a small but good selection a quality local grocery and produce. Also local ice cream by the scoop.
28 locals recommend
Harvest Community Foods
243 Union StGreat vegetarian ramen and a small but good selection a quality local grocery and produce. Also local ice cream by the scoop.
Vancouver Farmers Markets
1991 Grant StOne of the best farmers markets in the city.
Everything Else
VCC SkyTrain station
Sky Train Station
Olympic Village
Sky Train Station
Modo Yoga East Vancouver
560 E 15th AveHot Yoga.
Cineplex Odeon- International Village Cinemas
88 W Pender StMovie night.
Entertainment & Activities
This is a convenient area for restaurants, drug stores, groceries and coffee shop as well as dry cleaning and banking. There is also access to the seawall which reaches around the city.
19 locals recommend
Olympic Village (Southeast False Creek)
Salt StreetThis is a convenient area for restaurants, drug stores, groceries and coffee shop as well as dry cleaning and banking. There is also access to the seawall which reaches around the city.
Playground, tennis courts, community garden and weekend farmers market all 3 blocks from our house.
43 locals recommend
Guelph Park
2390 Brunswick StPlayground, tennis courts, community garden and weekend farmers market all 3 blocks from our house.
This brand of the VPL is inside a community centre. Great for kids.
9 locals recommend
Vancouver Public Library, Mount Pleasant Branch
1 KingswayThis brand of the VPL is inside a community centre. Great for kids.
Community Centre with good gym and kids summer programs.
14 locals recommend
Creekside Community Recreation Centre
1 Athletes WayCommunity Centre with good gym and kids summer programs.
Great place to take kids. IMAX 3D cinema.
837 locals recommend
Science World at TELUS World of Science
1455 Quebec StGreat place to take kids. IMAX 3D cinema.
Earnest Ice Cream
3992 Fraser StTHE BEST ICE CREAM EVER!
Olympic facility pool and kids indoor and outdoor pool, sauna, steam, gym, ice rink and library.
7 locals recommend
Hillcrest Park Po
Olympic facility pool and kids indoor and outdoor pool, sauna, steam, gym, ice rink and library.
Drinks & Nightlife
Brassneck Brewery
2148 Main StLocal micro-brewery and tasting lounge.
33 Acres Brewing Company
15 W 8th AveLocal micro-brewery and tasting lounge. Good brunch!
Main Street Brewery
261 E 7th AveLocal micro-brewery and tasting lounge.
Sightseeing
Off Leash Dog Park, soccer fields, walking and bike paths. Beautiful for a picnic.
192 locals recommend
Trout Lake Beach
Off Leash Dog Park, soccer fields, walking and bike paths. Beautiful for a picnic.
Shopping
Legacy Liquor Store
1633 Manitoba Stgood selection of spirits, wine and beer.