Carey's Guidebook
Food scene
Argo Cafe
1836 Ontario StHidden gem of a cafe. Local funky east van vibe and the best chicken and waffles in town!
This is a local go-to for a quick no nonsense steamy bowl of delicious soup.
20 locals recommend
Thai Son Restaurant
373 E BroadwayThis is a local go-to for a quick no nonsense steamy bowl of delicious soup.
Sushiyama
371 E BroadwayGrab some quick sushi just three blocks away.
Solid North American food. Something for everyone here!
56 locals recommend
The Flying Pig Olympic Village
127 W 2nd AveSolid North American food. Something for everyone here!
Healthy and delicious Lebanese food three blocks from our loft.
73 locals recommend
Nuba Café in Mount Pleasant
146 E 3rd AveHealthy and delicious Lebanese food three blocks from our loft.
Grocery Stores
Easy access to local grocery stores within walking distance.
Buy-Low Foods
370 E BroadwayBudget friendly groceries three blocks away.
Groceries three blocks away with lots of ready made and deli options.
366 locals recommend
Nesters Market
333 Abbott StGroceries three blocks away with lots of ready made and deli options.
Urban Fare
177 Davie StBC Liquor Stores
4423 Main StBreweries
Our neighbourhood is historically called Brewery Creek! The best beer in Vancouver. We have many growlers at the apartment so you can bring home some of your favourites!
Red Truck Beer Company
295 E 1st AveMain Street Brewery
261 E 7th AveBrassneck Brewery
2148 Main St33 Acres Brewing Company
15 W 8th AveR&B Ale & Pizza House
1-54 E 4th AveElectic Bicycle Brewing
20 E 4th AveBREWHALL
97 E 2nd AveFaculty Brewing Co.
1830 Ontario St33 Brewing Experiment
25 W 8th AveBakeries and sweets!
This our go to for a morning coffee and brioche or croissant. Lovely authentic French pastries just down the block.
6 locals recommend
L' atelier Patisserie
599 E 5th AveThis our go to for a morning coffee and brioche or croissant. Lovely authentic French pastries just down the block.
Swiss Bakery
143 E 3rd AveHands down the best cream puffs I’ve ever eaten. The chocolates are to die for too!
29 locals recommend
BETA5 Chocolates
409 Industrial AveHands down the best cream puffs I’ve ever eaten. The chocolates are to die for too!
Transportation
There are many ways to traverse the city! Our fave is to Uber but there are many other options too.
Evo car share will help you get around the city on your own steam.
https://evo.ca/
31 locals recommend
Evo Car Share
4567 Canada WayEvo car share will help you get around the city on your own steam.
https://evo.ca/
Make use of our city wide bike share program Mobi!
https://www.mobibikes.ca/
Mobi by Shaw Bike Station
625 Burrard StMake use of our city wide bike share program Mobi!
https://www.mobibikes.ca/
Plan your trips around the city on BC transit busses and skytrains using the helpful translink app. https://www.translink.ca/
6 locals recommend
Sky train
725 W Georgia StPlan your trips around the city on BC transit busses and skytrains using the helpful translink app. https://www.translink.ca/
The False Creek ferries aren’t just sensible but a fun way to travel and get a view of the city from the water.
16 locals recommend
False Creek Ferries
1804 Boatlift LnThe False Creek ferries aren’t just sensible but a fun way to travel and get a view of the city from the water.
This is a great spot to rent a cruiser for the sea wall for the week or a mountain bike if you’re planning on heading up onto some of the many great trails around the city!
7 locals recommend
Bikes For All
112 E 7th AveThis is a great spot to rent a cruiser for the sea wall for the week or a mountain bike if you’re planning on heading up onto some of the many great trails around the city!
Drug stores
London Drugs
2696 E Hastings StShoppers Drug Mart
1006 Homer StCity advice
Getting around
Getting around the city is east as pie!
Public transit, including busses and sky train can get you most places. Also bike share and bike rentals are available. We often use the Evo car share or take an Uber. The little false creek ferries are also helpful, fun and an easy way to travel anywhere from Granville Island to Gastown! Look for links under our “transportation” heading.