Monica's Guidebook
Food scene
Simply superb food! In fact, it was recently voted #1 restaurant in all Canada. Highly recommended although reservations may be hard to get.
25 locals recommend
Published
3593 Main StSimply superb food! In fact, it was recently voted #1 restaurant in all Canada. Highly recommended although reservations may be hard to get.
Pastries are phenomenal. Also a good option for quick/easy lunches to eat in restaurant or take home like soup and bread, cheese, etc.
91 locals recommend
Batard Bakery
3958 Fraser StPastries are phenomenal. Also a good option for quick/easy lunches to eat in restaurant or take home like soup and bread, cheese, etc.
The food is delicious and the service is top-notch. Enjoy your meal with amazing views of the gardens and downtown Vancouver.
112 locals recommend
Seasons in the Park
West 33rd AvenueThe food is delicious and the service is top-notch. Enjoy your meal with amazing views of the gardens and downtown Vancouver.
Relatively new spot with delicious food. Mainly seafood and pastas. Cocktails and ambiance are great. Highly recommend.
Bravo
Relatively new spot with delicious food. Mainly seafood and pastas. Cocktails and ambiance are great. Highly recommend.
Parks and playgrounds
The closest park to our place. Make sure to check out the water park during warm days, great for little ones.
9 locals recommend
Prince Edward Park
3773 Prince Edward StThe closest park to our place. Make sure to check out the water park during warm days, great for little ones.
Glen Park
3999 Glen DrA short walk on the other side of Fraser.
Great place with many leisure options. Check out the gardens, the biodome, play pitch & putt, tennis or disc ball. Make sure to check the pond and ducks.
830 locals recommend
Queen Elizabeth Park
4600 Cambie StGreat place with many leisure options. Check out the gardens, the biodome, play pitch & putt, tennis or disc ball. Make sure to check the pond and ducks.
Coffee shops
Our go-to coffee place. Love their vanilla lattes. Only downside is service may be a bit slow when they are busy.
Foglifter Coffee Roasters
3590 Main StreetOur go-to coffee place. Love their vanilla lattes. Only downside is service may be a bit slow when they are busy.
A classic local coffee spot. Don’t go in a hurry as it may take some time to get your order.
116 locals recommend
Le Marché St. George
4393 St George StA classic local coffee spot. Don’t go in a hurry as it may take some time to get your order.
Breweries and pubs
Great local beer selection and great atmosphere especially if there is a big sports game on their massive tv screen. Food is very casual (burgers, fried chicken, etc).
57 locals recommend
Bells and Whistles
3296 Fraser StGreat local beer selection and great atmosphere especially if there is a big sports game on their massive tv screen. Food is very casual (burgers, fried chicken, etc).
Ice cream
A few steps away you’ll find this yummy ice cream shop. If the sun is out you are almost guaranteed a line up but the ice cream is worth it. 🍦
353 locals recommend
Earnest Ice Cream
3992 Fraser StA few steps away you’ll find this yummy ice cream shop. If the sun is out you are almost guaranteed a line up but the ice cream is worth it. 🍦