Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Continental Coffee
1806 Commercial DrReal Italian! Not at all hipster.
The best wood-fired pizza. Get there right at 5 to avoid the line. There'll be one when you get there but everyone waiting will get in.
159 personas de la zona recomiendan
Via Tevere Pizzeria
1190 Victoria DrThe best wood-fired pizza. Get there right at 5 to avoid the line. There'll be one when you get there but everyone waiting will get in.
Great thai food. Busy place. On the pricey side.
41 personas de la zona recomiendan
Kin Kao Thai Kitchen
903 Commercial DrGreat thai food. Busy place. On the pricey side.
The best vegetarian Mexican food. Locally sourced menu items and drinks. Great breakfasts. They can veganize anything.
136 personas de la zona recomiendan
Bandidas Taqueria
2781 Commercial DrThe best vegetarian Mexican food. Locally sourced menu items and drinks. Great breakfasts. They can veganize anything.
Bump N Grind Cafe
916 Commercial DrA bit punk rock. Good coffee and treats.
Luppolo Brewing Co.
1123 Venables StLovely place, great beer. Super owners.
The original East Van craft beer! Great place to fill a growler. They have fabulous flavoured beers. Healthy sized samples and friendly staff but it is not a fancy place by any means.
61 personas de la zona recomiendan
Storm Brewing LTD.
310 Commercial DriveThe original East Van craft beer! Great place to fill a growler. They have fabulous flavoured beers. Healthy sized samples and friendly staff but it is not a fancy place by any means.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful views of the city and mountains, close to UBC, great biking, dog beach, walking trails and close to Pacific Spirit Park.
264 personas de la zona recomiendan
Spanish Banks
Beautiful views of the city and mountains, close to UBC, great biking, dog beach, walking trails and close to Pacific Spirit Park.
Gorgeous mountain views in this beautiful park just a 20 minute walk from our house!
192 personas de la zona recomiendan
Trout Lake Beach
Gorgeous mountain views in this beautiful park just a 20 minute walk from our house!
Sightseeing
Artisans, food market, great food hall. Beware of birds eating your food! Oyama Meats is to die for - get unforgettable local meats and cheese.
1659 personas de la zona recomiendan
Isla Granville
Artisans, food market, great food hall. Beware of birds eating your food! Oyama Meats is to die for - get unforgettable local meats and cheese.
Visit Stanley Park, the laughing statues in English Bay, and eat somewhere along Denman Street.
158 personas de la zona recomiendan
English Bay
Visit Stanley Park, the laughing statues in English Bay, and eat somewhere along Denman Street.
Shopping
Gastown
High end boutique retail.
Essentials
Napier at Commercial - just down the block. The best ethical and local sourcing. Not always the cheapest, but most things are in line with other places.
19 personas de la zona recomiendan
East End Food Co-op
1034 Commercial DrNapier at Commercial - just down the block. The best ethical and local sourcing. Not always the cheapest, but most things are in line with other places.
The best place to shop for staples and perishables. Great prices on local and natural foods. There's another location at Commercial/8th but this one is the best. Bigger, more selection, more deals on produce.
153 personas de la zona recomiendan
Donald's Market
2342 E Hastings StThe best place to shop for staples and perishables. Great prices on local and natural foods. There's another location at Commercial/8th but this one is the best. Bigger, more selection, more deals on produce.
The meat and cheese counter! Cash or debit only...
59 personas de la zona recomiendan
Santa Barbara Market
1322 1322 Commercial DrThe meat and cheese counter! Cash or debit only...
Drinks & Nightlife
Infamous local music venue with springy dance floor.
79 personas de la zona recomiendan
Commodore Ballroom
868 Granville StInfamous local music venue with springy dance floor.
Arts & Culture
Funky theatre with eclectic programming. Movies but also live acts, burlesque and more.
100 personas de la zona recomiendan
Rio Theatre
1660 E BroadwayFunky theatre with eclectic programming. Movies but also live acts, burlesque and more.