Guidebook for Vancouver
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Fantastic Italian bakery, just around the corner from our house. Stop there on your way to pick up other Italian goodies next door at Casa de Fromaggio, and before getting coffee at Cafe Calabria.
33 locals recommend
Fratelli Authentic Italian Baking
1795 Commercial DrFantastic Italian bakery, just around the corner from our house. Stop there on your way to pick up other Italian goodies next door at Casa de Fromaggio, and before getting coffee at Cafe Calabria.
They make their own sausages, smoke their own chicken, and all for a very reasonable price. Try their food on the premises (with live music most nights!) or take away to make at home.
36 locals recommend
Falconetti's East Side Grill
1812 Commercial DriveThey make their own sausages, smoke their own chicken, and all for a very reasonable price. Try their food on the premises (with live music most nights!) or take away to make at home.
Food Scene
The BEST coffee we've ever known. I asked them once what they put in it, and they said "we make it with love."
25 locals recommend
Cafè Calabria
1745 Commercial DrThe BEST coffee we've ever known. I asked them once what they put in it, and they said "we make it with love."
Red Burrito
1700 Commercial DrFast and delicious mexican food.
La Rocca
Very good Italian food. (We love the mushroom pasta!)
Libra Room
1608 Commercial DrLive Jazz most nights!
Super welcoming staff, GREAT pizzas and salad. Another kid favorite - ask for dough to play with pre-dinner and kids get a scoop of gelato on the house and can take home their drinking cup!
30 locals recommend
Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria - Commercial Drive
1380 Commercial DrSuper welcoming staff, GREAT pizzas and salad. Another kid favorite - ask for dough to play with pre-dinner and kids get a scoop of gelato on the house and can take home their drinking cup!
Tatsu Japanese Bistro
1441 Commercial DrReally good, memorable fusion Japanese bistro.
Shopping
If you have kids, they will appreciate the trip to this thoughtful local toy store.
13 locals recommend
Dilly Dally Toy Store
1161 Commercial DrIf you have kids, they will appreciate the trip to this thoughtful local toy store.
Everything Else
Everything is good here, but their pho made with vegetarian broth is simply outstanding.
11 locals recommend
Red Pagoda
1408 Commercial DriveEverything is good here, but their pho made with vegetarian broth is simply outstanding.