Bronwen’s guidebook
Cafés
Vancouver loves coffee, tea, and bubble tea! Here are a few (fairly) local coffee shops to consider checking out.
Fun, eclectic furnishings, great drinks, and delicious food on fabulous Main Street.
17 locals recommend
Coco et Olive
3707 Main StFun, eclectic furnishings, great drinks, and delicious food on fabulous Main Street.
Local coffee shop within walking distance with all the drinks you'll need to fuel you.
15 locals recommend
Q Coffee
5601 Dunbar StLocal coffee shop within walking distance with all the drinks you'll need to fuel you.
A local coffee shop full of light and leafy decor in the middle of bustling Kerrisdale.
Honolulu Coffee
2098 W 41st AveA local coffee shop full of light and leafy decor in the middle of bustling Kerrisdale.
Restaurants
Vancouver has incredible food - delicious, creative, high quality, and reasonably priced. You can find amazing restaurants in any category. Here are a few fun finds.
Bufala
5395 West BlvdDelicious local pizza joint with must-try dipping oils and fun cocktails.
You'd never know you're not eating meat at this delicious vegan burger joint.
120 locals recommend
MeeT on Main
4288 Main StreetYou'd never know you're not eating meat at this delicious vegan burger joint.
This little place is nothing fancy, but the pho is delicious, inexpensive, and quick to arrive.
14 locals recommend
Pho Tan Vietnamese Restaurant Beef Noodle Soup & Bubble Tea
3281 W 41st AveThis little place is nothing fancy, but the pho is delicious, inexpensive, and quick to arrive.
Walks
There are wonderful walks and hikes all around Vancouver. Here are a couple of great ones that are nearby.
There are many kilometres of forested walks throughout the University Endowment Lands near our house. Bring a map, as the paths are winding.
20 locals recommend
University Endowment Lands
There are many kilometres of forested walks throughout the University Endowment Lands near our house. Bring a map, as the paths are winding.
There are wonderful walks both east and west along the Fraser River from our house. You may see horses, tug boats, and golfers, all on the same walk.
Fraser River Trail
Fraser River TrailThere are wonderful walks both east and west along the Fraser River from our house. You may see horses, tug boats, and golfers, all on the same walk.