Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Best authentic thin crust wood oven pizza in town and just down the street from us.
159 locals recommend
Via Tevere Pizzeria
1190 Victoria DrBest authentic thin crust wood oven pizza in town and just down the street from us.
Great nouveau cuisine bistro on the Drive. Fabulous food, great wine list! We are regulars.
29 locals recommend
Merchants Workshop
1590 Commercial DriveGreat nouveau cuisine bistro on the Drive. Fabulous food, great wine list! We are regulars.
Prado Cafe
1938 Commercial DrOUr local cafe and great place to hang out.
So many good coffee places on the Drive! A few on each block and all distinctive. JJ Bean is a locally owned place with strong great coffee.
490 locals recommend
JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
3010 Main StSo many good coffee places on the Drive! A few on each block and all distinctive. JJ Bean is a locally owned place with strong great coffee.
By far the best nouveau sushi place in Vancouver! Not your typical rolls, these people make you never want to go back to the standard sushi place again. Try the tuna takaki tower.
32 locals recommend
Tatsu Japanese Bistro
1441 Commercial DrBy far the best nouveau sushi place in Vancouver! Not your typical rolls, these people make you never want to go back to the standard sushi place again. Try the tuna takaki tower.
Best gourmet coffee shop in the neighbourhood - in a store designed like an old train station.
79 locals recommend
Platform 7 Coffee
2331 E Hastings StBest gourmet coffee shop in the neighbourhood - in a store designed like an old train station.
Yolks
1598 E Hastings StBest breakfast and brunches - originated from a successful food truck.
Great local taco shop with innovative tacos - and great fried Brussels sprouts.
147 locals recommend
Tacofino Commissary
2327 E Hastings StGreat local taco shop with innovative tacos - and great fried Brussels sprouts.
Having a carnivore moment? this is a great place to include in southern BBQ - ribs, sausages, chicken, pulled pork, catfish - you name it, it is smothered in bbq sauce and delicious.
26 locals recommend
Memphis Blues Barbeque House
1342 Commercial DrHaving a carnivore moment? this is a great place to include in southern BBQ - ribs, sausages, chicken, pulled pork, catfish - you name it, it is smothered in bbq sauce and delicious.
La Mezcaleria
1622 Commercial Dr great brunch and dinner. try the fish tacos.
Bandidas Taqueria
2781 Commercial Drbest baked burrito - completely vegetarian.
Everything Else
Best place for local organic fruit and vegetables. Our favourite spot - cheap, plentiful!
112 locals recommend
City Avenue Market
2279 Commercial DrBest place for local organic fruit and vegetables. Our favourite spot - cheap, plentiful!
Our favourite french bistro run by a lovely couple. Just a few tables so you might need to reserve on a weekend. Small changing 3 course menu - every single dish we have eaten there has been fantastic
26 locals recommend
Absinthe Bistro
952 Commercial DrOur favourite french bistro run by a lovely couple. Just a few tables so you might need to reserve on a weekend. Small changing 3 course menu - every single dish we have eaten there has been fantastic
Local community centre with a pool, library, gym facilities and skating rink!
18 locals recommend
Britannia Community Services Centre - Info Centre
1661 Napier StLocal community centre with a pool, library, gym facilities and skating rink!
Best italian place for fabulous cheeses, sliced meats, italian delicacies - make the best foccacia sandwiches around!
52 locals recommend
La Grotta Del Formaggio
1791 Commercial DrBest italian place for fabulous cheeses, sliced meats, italian delicacies - make the best foccacia sandwiches around!
Hands down the best biscotti and cannolli in town. Famed Italian bakery regularly featured on the Food Network TV.
33 locals recommend
Fratelli Authentic Italian Baking
1795 Commercial DrHands down the best biscotti and cannolli in town. Famed Italian bakery regularly featured on the Food Network TV.
2000 William St
Our house - and yours during your stay in Vancouver.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great local bar with a full list of belgian beers and great food.
76 locals recommend
BierCraft Tap and Tapas
1191 Commercial DrGreat local bar with a full list of belgian beers and great food.
Essentials
Great Italian grocer with a good deli counter and cheap local fresh fruit and vegetables.
59 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Market
1322 1322 Commercial DrGreat Italian grocer with a good deli counter and cheap local fresh fruit and vegetables.
Parks & Nature
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline Rd