Guidebook for Vancouver

Adrianna
Guidebook for Vancouver

Essentials

Great for anything you need ie. produce, dairy, bread, etc. Lots of different ethnic foods, fresh fish and meat. A locals experience!
28 locals recommend
88 Supermarket
2611 E 49th Ave
28 locals recommend
Great for anything you need ie. produce, dairy, bread, etc. Lots of different ethnic foods, fresh fish and meat. A locals experience!
One of the best fruit and veggie markets in Vancouver, best variety of exotic and conventional produce at very good prices.
7 locals recommend
Teng's Market
5037 Victoria Dr
7 locals recommend
One of the best fruit and veggie markets in Vancouver, best variety of exotic and conventional produce at very good prices.
Late night convenience store, gas and bank machine.
Victoria Drive Husky
4933 Victoria Dr
Late night convenience store, gas and bank machine.
Large drug store with groceries, cosmetics, camera/computer department, housewares and prescriptions filled.
London Drugs - 41st & Victoria
Large drug store with groceries, cosmetics, camera/computer department, housewares and prescriptions filled.
We cannot offer washer/dryer because our setup is too finicky and fragile. Sampan Commercial Laundry & Dry Cleaning is right next door, very reasonable and friendly. They even offer an affordable wash and fold service.
4886 Victoria Dr
We cannot offer washer/dryer because our setup is too finicky and fragile. Sampan Commercial Laundry & Dry Cleaning is right next door, very reasonable and friendly. They even offer an affordable wash and fold service.

Food Scene

Closest place for a beer, and excellent traditional German food (recommend the sauerbraten)! Also a lot of weekly events welcome to the public like salsa dancing, German nights, etc.
12 locals recommend
Deutsches Haus (Vancouver Alpen Club)
4875 Victoria Dr
12 locals recommend
Closest place for a beer, and excellent traditional German food (recommend the sauerbraten)! Also a lot of weekly events welcome to the public like salsa dancing, German nights, etc.
In our opinion, the best Mexican/S American in Vancouver. Nothing fancy, just wonderful, authentic home cooking. Don't miss the green enchilada platter, steak tacos or giant $5 burrito/wrap!
El Caracolito
In our opinion, the best Mexican/S American in Vancouver. Nothing fancy, just wonderful, authentic home cooking. Don't miss the green enchilada platter, steak tacos or giant $5 burrito/wrap!
In the mood for something spicy? Excellent Szechuan, don't miss the garlicy green beans!
Kalvin's Szechuan Restaurant
5225 Victoria Dr
In the mood for something spicy? Excellent Szechuan, don't miss the garlicy green beans!
Starbucks, McDonalds and other amenities in this plaza.
Victoria Square
Starbucks, McDonalds and other amenities in this plaza.
A few blocks down on Kingsway is a great spot for craft beers, free-range burgers, huge salads and all-around fantastic home cooking. Breakfast, lunch and dinner served.
15 locals recommend
The Tipper Restaurant & Review Room
2066 Kingsway
15 locals recommend
A few blocks down on Kingsway is a great spot for craft beers, free-range burgers, huge salads and all-around fantastic home cooking. Breakfast, lunch and dinner served.
Now called the Hoi An: Our favorite Vietnamese/pho soup place, and right next door. Try the rare beef pho or yellow BBQ pork noodles! Delicious.
Queen's Cafe
7090 Kingsway
Now called the Hoi An: Our favorite Vietnamese/pho soup place, and right next door. Try the rare beef pho or yellow BBQ pork noodles! Delicious.
Some of our only fast food close by - burgers, fries and ice cream treats right next door!
7 locals recommend
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill
4990 Victoria Dr
7 locals recommend
Some of our only fast food close by - burgers, fries and ice cream treats right next door!
Western Lake: Best Chinese, seafood and dim sum in Vancouver right across the street! If you've never been for dim sum, it's a Vancouver tradition you shouldn't miss. Weekends get busy, recommend making a reservation.
4964 Victoria Dr
Western Lake: Best Chinese, seafood and dim sum in Vancouver right across the street! If you've never been for dim sum, it's a Vancouver tradition you shouldn't miss. Weekends get busy, recommend making a reservation.
El Camino: One of the many fun places to go on Main St. for a night out, featuring Latin American-inspired street food (delicious tacos), cocktails and beer.
3250 Main St
3250 Main Street
El Camino: One of the many fun places to go on Main St. for a night out, featuring Latin American-inspired street food (delicious tacos), cocktails and beer.
Just one of too many great places to eat and drink on Commercial Dr. Large, sunny patio, pitchers of delicious sangria, great food and some of the best people watching in the city on a sunny day.
154 locals recommend
Havana Vancouver
1212 Commercial Dr
154 locals recommend
Just one of too many great places to eat and drink on Commercial Dr. Large, sunny patio, pitchers of delicious sangria, great food and some of the best people watching in the city on a sunny day.
Smaller selection than the 300+ flavors at Casa Gelato (also worth checking out if durian or Guinness ice cream floats your boat), we feel Dolce Amore is the best quality gelato in the city, and in an excellent neighborhood to wander with it.
18 locals recommend
Dolce Amore
1588 Commercial Dr
18 locals recommend
Smaller selection than the 300+ flavors at Casa Gelato (also worth checking out if durian or Guinness ice cream floats your boat), we feel Dolce Amore is the best quality gelato in the city, and in an excellent neighborhood to wander with it.
Chau Veggie Express: Whether you are vegetarian or not, it's hard to not LOVE this vegetarian Vietnamese/Thai fusion bistro. Every dish is to die for, and don't miss the local beers and coconut mojitos if you're feeling... thirsty. Excellent homemade ice cream, desserts and coffee drinks, too.
5077 Victoria Dr
5081 Victoria Drive
Chau Veggie Express: Whether you are vegetarian or not, it's hard to not LOVE this vegetarian Vietnamese/Thai fusion bistro. Every dish is to die for, and don't miss the local beers and coconut mojitos if you're feeling... thirsty. Excellent homemade ice cream, desserts and coffee drinks, too.

Drinks & Nightlife

On a rainy evening, be instantly transported to a warm, tropical scene straight from Blue Hawaii. This place not only has killer drinks (flaming Mystery Bowl!!), it houses an amazing tiki collection.
98 locals recommend
The Shameful Tiki Room
4362 Main St
98 locals recommend
On a rainy evening, be instantly transported to a warm, tropical scene straight from Blue Hawaii. This place not only has killer drinks (flaming Mystery Bowl!!), it houses an amazing tiki collection.

Entertainment & Activities

Closest theater to our place. One of the city's last original single-screens, licensed to serve alcohol and lots of other fun shows happen here, like burlesque and bands.
100 locals recommend
Rio Theatre
1660 E Broadway
100 locals recommend
Closest theater to our place. One of the city's last original single-screens, licensed to serve alcohol and lots of other fun shows happen here, like burlesque and bands.