Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
One of my favourite coffee shops located right in the heart of Gastown. If you love coffee, try their Kalita pourover :)
33 locals recommend
Timbertrain Coffee Roasters
311 W Cordova StOne of my favourite coffee shops located right in the heart of Gastown. If you love coffee, try their Kalita pourover :)
If you are a Mexican food fanatic like me, you HAVE to try Tacofino. I highly recommend their fish burritos. :)
207 locals recommend
Tacofino Taco Bar
15 W Cordova StIf you are a Mexican food fanatic like me, you HAVE to try Tacofino. I highly recommend their fish burritos. :)
Amazing Aburi sushi!!!!! The Salmon Oshi aburi sushi is a must try.
169 locals recommend
Miku Vancouver
200 Granville StAmazing Aburi sushi!!!!! The Salmon Oshi aburi sushi is a must try.
Finch's
353 W Pender StCute tea and coffee place with amazing gourmet sandwiches.
Kita No Donburi
423 Seymour StKakuni Don!
Bao Bei
163 Keefer StFunky chinese fusion.
Pidgin Restaurant
350 Carrall StCool cocktails.
Patio and bar - open during the spring/summer seasons only.
43 locals recommend
Reflections: The Garden Terrace
801 W Georgia StPatio and bar - open during the spring/summer seasons only.
Cozy coffee place with amazing toast! (toast and avo to be specific)
65 locals recommend
Nelson the Seagull
315 Carrall StCozy coffee place with amazing toast! (toast and avo to be specific)
Nectar Juicery
102 W Hastings StCold press juice bar!!!
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka
1690 Robson StFor those rainy days ramen cravings.
Thierry Alberni
1059 Alberni StMacarons!
Nicli's Next Door
68 E Cordova StExcellent pasta!
Revolver
325 Cambie StSpecialty coffee shop.
Soft Peaks Ice Cream
25 Alexander StHoneycomb soft serve ice cream!
Earnest Ice Cream
3992 Fraser StWhiskey Hazelnut ice cream is a must try.
49th Parallel Coffee Roasters Cafe
Coffee and doughnuts. Best combination.
Shopping
Lifestyle goods boutique - hands down my favorite store in Vancouver. Tons of unique specialty items and gift ideas.
26 locals recommend
Old Faithful Shop
320 W Cordova StLifestyle goods boutique - hands down my favorite store in Vancouver. Tons of unique specialty items and gift ideas.
OAK + FORT
151 Water StMinimalistic fashion boutique.
One of a Few
354 Water StWomen's boutique.
gravitypope Footwear Vancouver
2205 W 4th AveClothing and shoe boutique.
Sightseeing
Biking around the seawall is a must! Lots of bike rental places on Denman St near West Georgia St :), Clear and easy to follow bike route that takes you all around Stanley Park seawall.
304 locals recommend
Vancouver Seawall
Biking around the seawall is a must! Lots of bike rental places on Denman St near West Georgia St :), Clear and easy to follow bike route that takes you all around Stanley Park seawall.
Gourmet and specialty foods market, fresh produce, and lots of local artistan kiosks. Perfect for Sunday mornings!
470 locals recommend
Granville Island Public Market
1689 Johnston StGourmet and specialty foods market, fresh produce, and lots of local artistan kiosks. Perfect for Sunday mornings!
Spanish Banks
One of my favorite beaches for summer.
Drinks & Nightlife
Alibi Room
157 Alexander St50+ beers on tap.
Guilt & Co
Cozy underground bar with live music on some evenings.
Zabu Chicken
1635 Robson StChicken and beer. Enough said.
Essentials
H-Mart Downtown
590 Robson StKorean grocery store, with an upstairs food court for quick eats.
IGA
2286 W BroadwayGrocery store nearby.
Choices Markets
1202 Richards StGroceries with more options for organic, vegan, whole foods.
Whole Foods Market
510 W 8th AveOrganic, whole produce and grocery store.
Arts & Culture
Tuesdays after 5pm - entry by donation. They also have a lovely cafe upstairs.
1154 locals recommend
Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby StTuesdays after 5pm - entry by donation. They also have a lovely cafe upstairs.