Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Fantastic coffee in the middle of a residential neighborhood - a few minutes walk away
35 locals recommend
The Mighty Oak
198 W 18th AveFantastic coffee in the middle of a residential neighborhood - a few minutes walk away
Excellent Lebanese deli with great service and made ready to eat dishes including lentil soup, lamb shank and all the usual dips. The owner's name is Adam. He is very friendly.
6 locals recommend
Yek O Yek
3046 Main StExcellent Lebanese deli with great service and made ready to eat dishes including lentil soup, lamb shank and all the usual dips. The owner's name is Adam. He is very friendly.
A very cool French bistro with very well priced and delicious mains. You'll need to reserve.
203 locals recommend
Les Faux Bourgeois
663 E 15th AveA very cool French bistro with very well priced and delicious mains. You'll need to reserve.
Right on the water, boutique fermentation house with good food and great energy
245 locals recommend
CRAFT Beer Market False Creek
85 West 1st AvenueRight on the water, boutique fermentation house with good food and great energy
Slickity Jim's Chat 'n' Chew
3475 Main StThe best breakfasts in Vancouver
Fun atmosphere, great coffee, very close
122 locals recommend
49th Parallel Café & Lucky's Doughnuts - MAIN
2902 Main StFun atmosphere, great coffee, very close
Heirloom Vegetarian Restaurant
1509 W 12th AveWonderful quevos rancheros. Full vegetarian menu.
The best spicy margarita pizza ever and great suds/wine on tap. Free sparkling water.
55 locals recommend
Don't Argue! Pizzeria
3240 Main StThe best spicy margarita pizza ever and great suds/wine on tap. Free sparkling water.
Good value and flavor vegetarian restaurant. A younger crowd, louder sound system and friendly place with a good view of passers by and Main Street city life.
86 locals recommend
The Foundation
2301 Main StreetGood value and flavor vegetarian restaurant. A younger crowd, louder sound system and friendly place with a good view of passers by and Main Street city life.
Shiro Japanese
3096 Cambie StGood price, longtime loyal clientele
Excellent Silk Road inspired cuisine. Some wonderful vegetarian options.
14 locals recommend
Chai Lounge
Excellent Silk Road inspired cuisine. Some wonderful vegetarian options.
Everything Else
Mount Pleasant Community Centre
1 KingswayA great community gym with all new equipment
Drinks & Nightlife
Flamenco shows several nights each week. It's possible to sit right by the stage. The food is not great but the sangria is good and the atmosphere is great.
48 locals recommend
the Kino
3456 Cambie StFlamenco shows several nights each week. It's possible to sit right by the stage. The food is not great but the sangria is good and the atmosphere is great.
BierCraft Bistro
3305 Cambie StCountless craft beers and lively atmosphere
Essentials
Choices Markets
1202 Richards StGood selection of fresh and organic groceries close to home
A great selection of organics - not too pricey if you watch the specials
726 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
510 W 8th AveA great selection of organics - not too pricey if you watch the specials
Marketplace IGA
2949 Main StreetSuper convenient full service grocery
Shopping
Everything you could ever need or want for outdoor recreational equipment
51 locals recommend
MEC Vancouver
111 E 2nd AveEverything you could ever need or want for outdoor recreational equipment
Umeboshi
3638 Main StreetCool shoes sometimes with great sale pricing. Worth a look.
Distance Runwear
4800 Main StDave is a long distance runner and he knows his stuff and has a great selection.
Brewery Creek Cold Beer & Wine
3045 Main St4 blocks walk, extended hours
Arts & Culture
Open Door Yoga
2940 E 15th AveClose by, lots of choice, two studios talented instruction