Guidebook for The Drive neighbourhood
Food Scene
All the amazing places to eat in this neighbourhood! Truly the place to be if you love food.
Via Tevere Pizzeria
1190 Victoria DrBest Pizza in Vancouver! Real Italian food.
Kishimoto Japanese Restaurant
2054 Commercial DrBeautiful and high quality sushi!
Pull a good espresso and great spot to spend some time on your macbook.
168 locals recommend
Prado Cafe
1938 Commercial DrPull a good espresso and great spot to spend some time on your macbook.
Turks Coffee Bar
1276 Commercial DrGreat coffee shop!
Abruzzo Cappuccino Bar
1321 Commercial DrAuthentic little Italy experience
New thai place on the Drive with great food and beautiful modern decor.
41 locals recommend
Kin Kao Thai Kitchen
903 Commercial DrNew thai place on the Drive with great food and beautiful modern decor.
One of our favourites for a fun dinner out -- fantastic mexican food and amazing cocktails (try the Pisco sour)!
This is what they say on their site:
a Mezcaleria in Vancouver is the first restaurant to offer a wide variety of the finest mezcals, as well as, high quality tequilas and cocktails inspired by the different regions of Mexico.
Our dishes mirror traditional mexican recipes while sourcing organic ingredients locally and serving ocean-frienldy seafood options.
Many of our dishes are inspired to be shared with family and friends. We welcome every member of the family by offering gluten free, vegetarian, vegan and carnivorous options.
155 locals recommend
La Mezcaleria
1622 Commercial DrOne of our favourites for a fun dinner out -- fantastic mexican food and amazing cocktails (try the Pisco sour)!
This is what they say on their site:
a Mezcaleria in Vancouver is the first restaurant to offer a wide variety of the finest mezcals, as well as, high quality tequilas and cocktails inspired by the different regions of Mexico.
Our dishes mirror traditional mexican recipes while sourcing organic ingredients locally and serving ocean-frienldy seafood options.
Many of our dishes are inspired to be shared with family and friends. We welcome every member of the family by offering gluten free, vegetarian, vegan and carnivorous options.
Brilliant little restaurant with food that could just as easily been served up in Italy.
10 locals recommend
Oca Pastificio
1260 Commercial DriveBrilliant little restaurant with food that could just as easily been served up in Italy.
Sula Indian Restaurant
1128 Commercial DrSuch good Indian food! can deliver or eat in. Delish!
we love this place for lunch. Lebanese food which is so full of flavour and the custom built lunch bows are to die for. Also great for ordering a bunch of small plates for a group dinner.
57 locals recommend
Jamjar Canteen
2290 Commercial Drwe love this place for lunch. Lebanese food which is so full of flavour and the custom built lunch bows are to die for. Also great for ordering a bunch of small plates for a group dinner.
Another great place for authentic Italian pizza and it is 1.5 blocks away!
26 locals recommend
Sopra Sotto Pizzeria
4022 Hastings StAnother great place for authentic Italian pizza and it is 1.5 blocks away!
Shopping
Delicious panini made to order and great cheese selection.
52 locals recommend
La Grotta Del Formaggio
1791 Commercial DrDelicious panini made to order and great cheese selection.
Need a little gift to bring home for any children in your life? This is one of the best toy stores in Vancouver for beautiful toys. Lots of beautiful wooden items.
13 locals recommend
Dilly Dally Toy Store
1161 Commercial DrNeed a little gift to bring home for any children in your life? This is one of the best toy stores in Vancouver for beautiful toys. Lots of beautiful wooden items.
A wonderfully curated boutique store with lots of local goods and clothes. See www.gatley.ca
Gatley Lifestyle Store
1136 Commercial DrA wonderfully curated boutique store with lots of local goods and clothes. See www.gatley.ca
Santa Barbara market is an institution on the Drive. Great variety of groceries and a fantastic deli with big selection of meat and cheeses including daily fresh ricotta if you get there early enough.
59 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Market
1322 1322 Commercial DrSanta Barbara market is an institution on the Drive. Great variety of groceries and a fantastic deli with big selection of meat and cheeses including daily fresh ricotta if you get there early enough.
A little high on the price point but good place for organic and high quality groceries.
398 locals recommend
Choices Markets
1202 Richards StA little high on the price point but good place for organic and high quality groceries.
Everything Else
J N & Z Deli
1729 Commercial DrIncredible old world Serbian smoked and cured meat.
Grandview Lanes
2195 Commercial DrFantastic old school bowling alley within walking distance.
Great craft brewery worth talking a walk to, to enjoy a gold beer and a pretzel.
107 locals recommend
Strange Fellows Brewing Company
1345 Clark DrGreat craft brewery worth talking a walk to, to enjoy a gold beer and a pretzel.
Our favourite craft brewery to visit. Try a tasting flight to get some variety and the cranberry bison pepperoni is a great snack.
60 locals recommend
Off the Rail Brewing
1351 Adanac StOur favourite craft brewery to visit. Try a tasting flight to get some variety and the cranberry bison pepperoni is a great snack.
Go for an evening stroll to the Rio for a unique film night. You can have a beer or wine and a bite to eat as well in the theatre.
100 locals recommend
Rio Theatre
1660 E BroadwayGo for an evening stroll to the Rio for a unique film night. You can have a beer or wine and a bite to eat as well in the theatre.
Neighbourhoods
Rated one of coolest neighborhoods in the world by the Lonely Planet and also by National Geographic, and we couldn't agree more!
https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/local-news/lonely-planet-commercial-drive-worlds-coolest-neighbourhoods-2198908
296 locals recommend
Commercial Drive
Commercial DriveRated one of coolest neighborhoods in the world by the Lonely Planet and also by National Geographic, and we couldn't agree more!
https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/local-news/lonely-planet-commercial-drive-worlds-coolest-neighbourhoods-2198908
Parks
This park is a small community park right in front of the house and is a great spot to bring the kids to play, or to have a little outdoor time.
18 locals recommend
Victoria Park
650 Lonsdale AveThis park is a small community park right in front of the house and is a great spot to bring the kids to play, or to have a little outdoor time.
Local kids play area and for hot a days a small splash/water play area.
32 locals recommend
Grandview Park
1657 Charles StLocal kids play area and for hot a days a small splash/water play area.
A wonderful outdoor area where you can go for a walk around the lake, take the kids to the play area, sit on the grass and picnic or on Saturday mornings enjoy that fabulous farmers market!
192 locals recommend
Trout Lake Beach
A wonderful outdoor area where you can go for a walk around the lake, take the kids to the play area, sit on the grass and picnic or on Saturday mornings enjoy that fabulous farmers market!