Trish’s guidebook
Favourite Local Restaurants
We have several of the best restaurants in the city literally around the corner. Whether you want tacos to go or fantastic French bistro, we've got it all nearby.
Winner of numerous Best Taco awards, they make fantastic, authentic street vendor style Mexican tacos. Try the al Pastor or a torta or burrito. Also they have an excellent selection of salsas.
182 locals recommend
Sal y Limón
701 KingswayWinner of numerous Best Taco awards, they make fantastic, authentic street vendor style Mexican tacos. Try the al Pastor or a torta or burrito. Also they have an excellent selection of salsas.
Les Faux is an institution in our hood and was one of the first more upscale restaurants to move into the neighbourhood years ago. It's a classic French bistro at a low price tag. Most mains are around $20 and they have an excellent bar. You can't go wrong with their original recipe French onion soup or Steak & Frites. They have lots of seasonal specials too.
203 locals recommend
Les Faux Bourgeois
663 E 15th AveLes Faux is an institution in our hood and was one of the first more upscale restaurants to move into the neighbourhood years ago. It's a classic French bistro at a low price tag. Most mains are around $20 and they have an excellent bar. You can't go wrong with their original recipe French onion soup or Steak & Frites. They have lots of seasonal specials too.
Savio is a trendy, upscale Italian eatery that people rave about and reservations need to be made months ahead. But hey, you're in the neighbourhood so you can drop by at 5 and put your name down for a table or eat at the bar. It's also a favourite place to drop by and have a drink at the bar. Their summer spritzers are off the charts.
180 locals recommend
Osteria Savio Volpe
615 KingswaySavio is a trendy, upscale Italian eatery that people rave about and reservations need to be made months ahead. But hey, you're in the neighbourhood so you can drop by at 5 and put your name down for a table or eat at the bar. It's also a favourite place to drop by and have a drink at the bar. Their summer spritzers are off the charts.
Great cocktails. Interesting retro kind of vibe and a very interesting chef. Check it out if you want something more low key than Savio Volpe.
20 locals recommend
Crowbar Restaurant
646 KingswayGreat cocktails. Interesting retro kind of vibe and a very interesting chef. Check it out if you want something more low key than Savio Volpe.
Upscale sports bar that doesn't feel like a sports bar. Great place to catch the game and drink a pint, but there's also a restaurant side for families. Our son's favourite...likely because of the basketball hoop and other games.
57 locals recommend
Bells and Whistles
3296 Fraser StUpscale sports bar that doesn't feel like a sports bar. Great place to catch the game and drink a pint, but there's also a restaurant side for families. Our son's favourite...likely because of the basketball hoop and other games.
Coffee Shops & Bakery
Great local coffee shop, excellent croissants and breakfast. Also a great place to work on your laptop.
165 locals recommend
Matchstick Fraser St.
639 E 15th AveGreat local coffee shop, excellent croissants and breakfast. Also a great place to work on your laptop.
If you are gluten free, you are in luck. This place is excellent and is so close! I prefer their drip coffee here over Matchstick and I love their smoothies. We always stop on the way to the park.
42 locals recommend
The Gluten Free Epicurean
633 E 15th AveIf you are gluten free, you are in luck. This place is excellent and is so close! I prefer their drip coffee here over Matchstick and I love their smoothies. We always stop on the way to the park.
Sightseeing
Robson park is where we go to walk our dog or if our son wants a play on the playground. There's also free public tennis courts & basketball courts and many people throw down a blanket on the grass in the summer.
18 locals recommend
Robson Park
599 KingswayRobson park is where we go to walk our dog or if our son wants a play on the playground. There's also free public tennis courts & basketball courts and many people throw down a blanket on the grass in the summer.