Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Great coffee spot right around the corner. Cool vibe. Tasty breakfast, lunch and fresh juice too.
93 locals recommend
Greenhorn
994 Nicola StGreat coffee spot right around the corner. Cool vibe. Tasty breakfast, lunch and fresh juice too.
This place has a tonne of selection of sandwhiches and baked goods. It's also open 24 hours which is a bonus!
57 locals recommend
Breka Bakery & Café
812 Bute StThis place has a tonne of selection of sandwhiches and baked goods. It's also open 24 hours which is a bonus!
Exile Bistro is an artisan restaurant & cocktail bar.
Healthy, plant-based, ethical & wild cuisine, with strong roots in pacific northern style, traditional and modern influences. Supported by organically sourced items. Nice intimate dinner spot.
6 locals recommend
Exile Bistro
1220 Bute StreetExile Bistro is an artisan restaurant & cocktail bar.
Healthy, plant-based, ethical & wild cuisine, with strong roots in pacific northern style, traditional and modern influences. Supported by organically sourced items. Nice intimate dinner spot.
This is a popular chain here in Vancouver. The food and service is quite good and reasonably priced. The reason I recommend this spot is because of the view. It’s right on the beach in English Bay.
249 locals recommend
Cactus Club Cafe
1790 Beach AveThis is a popular chain here in Vancouver. The food and service is quite good and reasonably priced. The reason I recommend this spot is because of the view. It’s right on the beach in English Bay.
Chef Chris Whittaker is fast becoming a well-known name in Vancouver. Gourmet local, organic cuisine. Forage has become the pioneer restaurant through zero waste efforts, reduction of energy consumption and support of our local communities. Open for Breakfast, Dinner & Lunch
44 locals recommend
Forage
1300 Robson StChef Chris Whittaker is fast becoming a well-known name in Vancouver. Gourmet local, organic cuisine. Forage has become the pioneer restaurant through zero waste efforts, reduction of energy consumption and support of our local communities. Open for Breakfast, Dinner & Lunch
Modern Mexican cuisine and atmosphere.
This cozy 42 seat cantina will warm your soul with delectable comfort food. Fresh local ingredients in handmade original and unique dishes.
51 locals recommend
Lolita's
1326 Davie StreetModern Mexican cuisine and atmosphere.
This cozy 42 seat cantina will warm your soul with delectable comfort food. Fresh local ingredients in handmade original and unique dishes.
One of our favourite spots, bar none. The most delicious Donair you’ll ever taste. Huge servings.
Fast and Cheap.
20 locals recommend
Donair Dude
1172 Davie StOne of our favourite spots, bar none. The most delicious Donair you’ll ever taste. Huge servings.
Fast and Cheap.
Six Acres
203 Carrall StReally cool vibe. Delicious food. Eat in the loft!
Drinks & Nightlife
A cool loungy bar with awesome style, tunes and cocktails. My go-to Gastown spot.
189 locals recommend
The Diamond
6 Powell StA cool loungy bar with awesome style, tunes and cocktails. My go-to Gastown spot.
Guilt & Co
Awesome live music. Fun times guaranteed!
Alibi Room
157 Alexander StCool vibe. Good drinks. A spot worth checking out.
Parks & Nature
This is a MUST! Ride your bike along the seawall. It's incredibly beautiful. Start near the bike shop at Georgia and Denman. I would suggest going all the way around: Stanley Park, Olympic Village, Granville Island and back home. Please note the Stanley Park stretch is one-way. Stop for a beer on a patio in Olympic Village and for lunch and a shop in Granville Island. Granville Island has fantastic food and there are lots of artisan boutiques. It should be less than 2 hours to do the whole loop and it’s almost all flat, so an easy and beautiful ride.
304 locals recommend
Vancouver Seawall
This is a MUST! Ride your bike along the seawall. It's incredibly beautiful. Start near the bike shop at Georgia and Denman. I would suggest going all the way around: Stanley Park, Olympic Village, Granville Island and back home. Please note the Stanley Park stretch is one-way. Stop for a beer on a patio in Olympic Village and for lunch and a shop in Granville Island. Granville Island has fantastic food and there are lots of artisan boutiques. It should be less than 2 hours to do the whole loop and it’s almost all flat, so an easy and beautiful ride.
Awe inspiring views of the canyon. Walk through the old growth forest on a network of suspension bridges. Truly amazing.
1150 locals recommend
Capilano Suspension Bridge
3735 Capilano RdAwe inspiring views of the canyon. Walk through the old growth forest on a network of suspension bridges. Truly amazing.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
510 W 8th Ave