Our Local Favourites

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Our Local Favourites

Favourite coffee shops

Delicious coffee and treats right around the corner.
165 locals recommend
Matchstick Fraser St.
639 E 15th Ave
165 locals recommend
Delicious coffee and treats right around the corner.
Great coffee and sandwiches if you're exploring up Fraser St.
168 locals recommend
Prado Cafe
1938 Commercial Dr
168 locals recommend
Great coffee and sandwiches if you're exploring up Fraser St.
Farther afield but worth the trek for their croissants and london fogs.
116 locals recommend
Le Marché St. George
4393 St George St
116 locals recommend
Farther afield but worth the trek for their croissants and london fogs.

Favourite local restaurants

Hands down the best Vietnamese restaurant... long wait at times but worth it.
132 locals recommend
Anh And Chi
3388 Main St
132 locals recommend
Hands down the best Vietnamese restaurant... long wait at times but worth it.
High-end delicious Italian restaurant two blocks away. They also offer a great daily take-out special.
180 locals recommend
Osteria Savio Volpe
615 Kingsway
180 locals recommend
High-end delicious Italian restaurant two blocks away. They also offer a great daily take-out special.
Great Mexican food and delicious cocktails.
82 locals recommend
El Camino's
3250 Main St
82 locals recommend
Great Mexican food and delicious cocktails.
Yummy French affair for a fancy dinner out.
203 locals recommend
Les Faux Bourgeois
663 E 15th Ave
203 locals recommend
Yummy French affair for a fancy dinner out.
Bakery by night, gorgeous local food and wine by night.
19 locals recommend
Ubuntu Canteen
4194 Fraser St
19 locals recommend
Bakery by night, gorgeous local food and wine by night.
Creative, local vegetarian restaurant.
184 locals recommend
The Acorn Restaurant
3995 Main St
184 locals recommend
Creative, local vegetarian restaurant.
Out of this world vegan food, converting even us non-vegans. Order the chickpea fries and thank us later.
51 locals recommend
Chickpea Restaurant
4298 Main St
51 locals recommend
Out of this world vegan food, converting even us non-vegans. Order the chickpea fries and thank us later.

Nearby parks and playgrounds

Closest park - includes two playgrounds, a large field, tennis courts, and basketball courts.
18 locals recommend
Robson Park
599 Kingsway
18 locals recommend
Closest park - includes two playgrounds, a large field, tennis courts, and basketball courts.
A small but lovely playground down the street.
Tea Swamp Park
266 E 15th Ave
A small but lovely playground down the street.
Fantastic playground and splash park.
9 locals recommend
Prince Edward Park
3773 Prince Edward St
9 locals recommend
Fantastic playground and splash park.

Quick eats and take-out

You won't find a more delicious Vietnamese sub.
23 locals recommend
Ba-Le Deli & Bakery
701 Kingsway
23 locals recommend
You won't find a more delicious Vietnamese sub.
Scrumptious Peruvian-style chicken and rice dishes. Get extra shack sauce for dipping... you're welcome.
The Peri Peri Shack
724 Kingsway
Scrumptious Peruvian-style chicken and rice dishes. Get extra shack sauce for dipping... you're welcome.
Just around the corner... and some of the best gluten-free treats I've ever had. Order a glazed donut but then be prepared to go back for more.
42 locals recommend
The Gluten Free Epicurean
633 E 15th Ave
42 locals recommend
Just around the corner... and some of the best gluten-free treats I've ever had. Order a glazed donut but then be prepared to go back for more.

Best spots with kids

Fun-filled day with kids.
837 locals recommend
Science World at TELUS World of Science
1455 Quebec St
837 locals recommend
Fun-filled day with kids.
Local toy store should you need any bribery tools.
10 locals recommend
Granville Island Toy Company
3298 Main St
10 locals recommend
Local toy store should you need any bribery tools.
Beautiful lake beach, great playgrounds, and even a dog beach on the far side.
192 locals recommend
Trout Lake Beach
192 locals recommend
Beautiful lake beach, great playgrounds, and even a dog beach on the far side.

Local stores

A clothing and home goods consignment store that will have you drooling.
88 locals recommend
Front & Company
3772 Main St
88 locals recommend
A clothing and home goods consignment store that will have you drooling.