Neighbourhood Guide
Neighbourhood Guide
Neighbourhood guide with some of our favourite restaurants and amenities in the area.
If you have the windows open you may have a hint of their baking drift into the unit. Breakfast or lunch, coffee or beer - But most importantly the sourdough. Our favourite menu item is the ratatouille.
94 locals recommend
Matchstick Chinatown
213 E Georgia StIf you have the windows open you may have a hint of their baking drift into the unit. Breakfast or lunch, coffee or beer - But most importantly the sourdough. Our favourite menu item is the ratatouille.
Finch's Market
501 E Georgia StCozy French café in Strathcona. Bring a book and settle in.
Charming little Italian eatery. Avoid the dinner rush and opt for brunch on the weekend. Pasta for brunch? Order the pappardelle and probably the best cappuccino in Vancouver. Walk-in only.
172 locals recommend
Ask For Luigi Restaurant
305 Alexander StCharming little Italian eatery. Avoid the dinner rush and opt for brunch on the weekend. Pasta for brunch? Order the pappardelle and probably the best cappuccino in Vancouver. Walk-in only.
Kokomo
611 Gore AveNourishing plant based menu in a tiny tropical influenced space.
Say Hey Cafe
156 E Pender StSimple understated sandwich spot. Go for the meatball hoagie.
Berlin inspired sausage, pretzel and beer parlour. Our favourite when catching up with friends. Menu secret, ask for it “wildstyle.”
48 locals recommend
Bestie
105 E Pender StBerlin inspired sausage, pretzel and beer parlour. Our favourite when catching up with friends. Menu secret, ask for it “wildstyle.”
Walk along Keefer St. through the Strathcona neighbourhood to a westcoast surf influenced brewery and pizza joint.
51 locals recommend
Strathcona Brewing Company
895 E Hastings StWalk along Keefer St. through the Strathcona neighbourhood to a westcoast surf influenced brewery and pizza joint.
Neapolitan pizza, eat in or take out and enjoy your pie at the Boxcar bar next door. If it’s an outside day hit the picnic tables out back.
107 locals recommend
Pizzeria Farina
915 Main StNeapolitan pizza, eat in or take out and enjoy your pie at the Boxcar bar next door. If it’s an outside day hit the picnic tables out back.
Bustling vegan pizzeria - Takeout to avoid the line. Our favourite, “Stranger Wings“ and some seasonal greens.
39 locals recommend
Virtuous Pie
583 Main StBustling vegan pizzeria - Takeout to avoid the line. Our favourite, “Stranger Wings“ and some seasonal greens.
Southeast Asian bar / eatery - Open late for lunch and dinner. Casual atmosphere and happy hour, we like the the spicy green beans.
101 locals recommend
The Union
219 Union StSoutheast Asian bar / eatery - Open late for lunch and dinner. Casual atmosphere and happy hour, we like the the spicy green beans.
This is our favourite restaurant in Vancouver, and it’s around the corner! Chinese brasserie with family history - Order the dumplings, shao bing and the house fried rice. Also well known for cocktails. Walk-in only, get there early or late.
250 locals recommend
Bao Bei
163 Keefer StThis is our favourite restaurant in Vancouver, and it’s around the corner! Chinese brasserie with family history - Order the dumplings, shao bing and the house fried rice. Also well known for cocktails. Walk-in only, get there early or late.
Sister Restaurant to Bao Bei. Japanese mixed with Italian. This is a food experience - Seasonal menu, fantastic service and sake on tap. Reservations accepted.
63 locals recommend
Kissa Tanto
263 E Pender StSister Restaurant to Bao Bei. Japanese mixed with Italian. This is a food experience - Seasonal menu, fantastic service and sake on tap. Reservations accepted.
Umaluma
235 E Pender StDairy free gelato, yep. Open late.
Great for the quick essentials. Also great for a coffee or sunny afternoon happy hour on the patio. Nice menu as well.
34 locals recommend
DALINA
687 Main StGreat for the quick essentials. Also great for a coffee or sunny afternoon happy hour on the patio. Nice menu as well.
Sunrise Market
300 Powell StPopular local market, well stocked with very reasonable prices.
Asian grocer with a good variety of seasonal produce, fresh seafood and more.
326 locals recommend
T&T Supermarket
179 Keefer PlAsian grocer with a good variety of seasonal produce, fresh seafood and more.
Crosstown Liquor Store
568 Abbott StThe nearest liquor store.
For longer stays and to grab an assortment of groceries, Buy-Low is reasonable and has a great selection. There’s also a BCL liquor store downstairs at Kingsgate Mall where you can save a few bucks.
113 locals recommend
Buy-Low Foods
370 E BroadwayFor longer stays and to grab an assortment of groceries, Buy-Low is reasonable and has a great selection. There’s also a BCL liquor store downstairs at Kingsgate Mall where you can save a few bucks.
The centrepiece of Chinatown. Completed in 1986 in time for Expo, there are two sides to the garden - Half pay entry, half free entry. Both a tranquil oasis weathering the rapid change and development of the city. Valued highly by both longterm and recent Chinatown residents.
221 locals recommend
Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
578 Carrall StThe centrepiece of Chinatown. Completed in 1986 in time for Expo, there are two sides to the garden - Half pay entry, half free entry. Both a tranquil oasis weathering the rapid change and development of the city. Valued highly by both longterm and recent Chinatown residents.
Movie theatre, located on the top floor at the International Village Mall.
113 locals recommend
Cineplex Odeon- International Village Cinemas
88 W Pender StMovie theatre, located on the top floor at the International Village Mall.
Grab a pint (And a burger?) and be entertained by regular karaoke and trivia nights - Also home to billiards, pinball, foosball and skeeball.
12 locals recommend
The American
926 Main StGrab a pint (And a burger?) and be entertained by regular karaoke and trivia nights - Also home to billiards, pinball, foosball and skeeball.
Dive bar that’s like the older brothers basement suite in an 80’s movie. When not lounging on the well worn couches, get to know total strangers in a game of pool or darts. If the front door is locked enter through the alley. Pleasant soundtrack.
19 locals recommend
Brickhouse Late Nite Bistro & Bar
730 Main StDive bar that’s like the older brothers basement suite in an 80’s movie. When not lounging on the well worn couches, get to know total strangers in a game of pool or darts. If the front door is locked enter through the alley. Pleasant soundtrack.
Chinatown’s club, opened above the well known sneaker shop “Livestock”. Regular club nights and interesting guests (Early shows), student crowd and one of the best sound systems in the city. Where Drake goes when in town.
53 locals recommend
Fortune Sound Club
147 E Pender StChinatown’s club, opened above the well known sneaker shop “Livestock”. Regular club nights and interesting guests (Early shows), student crowd and one of the best sound systems in the city. Where Drake goes when in town.
One of our favourite things to do on a rainy day in Vancouver. Bloedel is a domed tropical floral conservatory and aviary built in 1966 at the top of Queen Elizabeth Park. The perfect place to take a coffee and have a little vacation from the rain.
11 locals recommend
Bloedel Conservatory
4600 Cambie StreetOne of our favourite things to do on a rainy day in Vancouver. Bloedel is a domed tropical floral conservatory and aviary built in 1966 at the top of Queen Elizabeth Park. The perfect place to take a coffee and have a little vacation from the rain.
VanDusen is a 55 acre garden that moves through different environments with trails, water features and various artwork. Alternatively to Bloedel, this is a beautiful place to go for a walk or take a picnic on a nice day. It’s open year-round and large enough that you shouldn’t have to fight any crowds. It’s also well know for its holiday display.
321 locals recommend
VanDusen Botanical Garden
5251 Oak StVanDusen is a 55 acre garden that moves through different environments with trails, water features and various artwork. Alternatively to Bloedel, this is a beautiful place to go for a walk or take a picnic on a nice day. It’s open year-round and large enough that you shouldn’t have to fight any crowds. It’s also well know for its holiday display.
Tight Club Athletics
261 Union StDrop-in for a fun and energetic class, you won’t regret it.
DCS - Diaz Combat Sports
276 E Pender StGive them a look If Martial arts or kickboxing are your thing.
Keefer Walk-In and Medical Clinic
118 Keefer StDoctors office and walk-in clinic.
Rexall
88 W Pender StDrugstore and Pharmacy.
Every restaurant list needs a cheap late night pizza joint. Open late every night of the week and known for their beef and blue cheese pizza, but they’re all great. Even better with one of their sauces.
26 locals recommend
Uncle Fatih's Pizza - ABBOTT
638 Abbott StEvery restaurant list needs a cheap late night pizza joint. Open late every night of the week and known for their beef and blue cheese pizza, but they’re all great. Even better with one of their sauces.