Kim’s guidebook
Food scene
Great shop down on Broadway for deli meats, cheeses, olives and all sorts of interesting things. Good for a casual lunch too :)
They have just moved this past year into a brand new building across the street adjacent to Starbucks.
27 locals recommend
Parthenon Market
3089 W BroadwayGreat shop down on Broadway for deli meats, cheeses, olives and all sorts of interesting things. Good for a casual lunch too :)
They have just moved this past year into a brand new building across the street adjacent to Starbucks.
Not your ordinary sushi joint. Wacky interior. Fun for young and older kids alike!
77 locals recommend
The Eatery
3431 W BroadwayNot your ordinary sushi joint. Wacky interior. Fun for young and older kids alike!
Thai Basil Restaurant
1215 Thurlow StGreat take out!! Good prices and yummy!
Silk Road inspired menu. Great flavours. Sometimes they have live music during dinner. Their chai tea is delish - we stop in an get it to go instead of coffee quite often. *(seating isn't the most comfortable).
224 locals recommend
East Is East
3035 W BroadwaySilk Road inspired menu. Great flavours. Sometimes they have live music during dinner. Their chai tea is delish - we stop in an get it to go instead of coffee quite often. *(seating isn't the most comfortable).
Good neighbourhood bar/eatery right across from Kits beach.
Usually a fun lively place (can be crazy busy in the summer).
191 locals recommend
Local Kitsilano
2210 Cornwall AveGood neighbourhood bar/eatery right across from Kits beach.
Usually a fun lively place (can be crazy busy in the summer).
Good local family run place for take out/delivery Pizza as well as Indian food!
12 locals recommend
Dunbar Pizza & Indian Food
3348 Dunbar StGood local family run place for take out/delivery Pizza as well as Indian food!
Live (quality!) music every (or just about) night. People usually end up dancing even though there's not a huge space to do it.
We tend to just sit at the bar for drinks - dining here is less casual and more upscale.
24 locals recommend
Blue Martini Cafe & Jazz
1516 Yew StLive (quality!) music every (or just about) night. People usually end up dancing even though there's not a huge space to do it.
We tend to just sit at the bar for drinks - dining here is less casual and more upscale.
Delicious contemporary Canadian! Nice ambience, great flavours, innovative. Have the tasting menu if they have one offered.
62 locals recommend
AnnaLena
1809 W 1st AveDelicious contemporary Canadian! Nice ambience, great flavours, innovative. Have the tasting menu if they have one offered.
Choices Markets
1202 Richards StLocal grocery for organics and specialty items.
Sightseeing
Locarno, Spanish Bank, Kits ... all the beaches are a lovely stroll during the winter, perfect for picnics and beach days in the nice weather. Off leash Dog beach is at the farthest west beach. Kits beach is the most populated and closest to restaurants and coffee shops (the others have concession stands). Parking is available.
44 locals recommend
Locarno Beach
Locarno, Spanish Bank, Kits ... all the beaches are a lovely stroll during the winter, perfect for picnics and beach days in the nice weather. Off leash Dog beach is at the farthest west beach. Kits beach is the most populated and closest to restaurants and coffee shops (the others have concession stands). Parking is available.
Most visiting Vancouver know about Granville Island. Great place to stroll the galleries (sometimes you can watch the artists in action), shops, have lunch, ice cream and then walk the sea wall.
470 locals recommend
Granville Island Public Market
1689 Johnston StMost visiting Vancouver know about Granville Island. Great place to stroll the galleries (sometimes you can watch the artists in action), shops, have lunch, ice cream and then walk the sea wall.
Shopping/Strolling
Lot of shops like LuluLemon, Gravity Pope, Urban Outfitters etc. Good restaurants, bars and coffee shops (Parallel 49).
12 locals recommend
West 4th Avenue
West 4th AvenueLot of shops like LuluLemon, Gravity Pope, Urban Outfitters etc. Good restaurants, bars and coffee shops (Parallel 49).
Granville St South (this side of the bridge to downtown). Lots of stores, galleries, coffee shops etc.
172 locals recommend
Granville Street
Granville StreetGranville St South (this side of the bridge to downtown). Lots of stores, galleries, coffee shops etc.
Hip neighbourhood. Lots of fun mom&pop shops, vintage clothing etc. Great coffee shops and restaurants too!
Anywhere from 7th ave up to 30th.
205 locals recommend
Main Street
Main StreetHip neighbourhood. Lots of fun mom&pop shops, vintage clothing etc. Great coffee shops and restaurants too!
Anywhere from 7th ave up to 30th.