Guidebook for Vancouver

Melanie
Guidebook for Vancouver

Food Scene

Quintessential brunch spot, famous for their bennies and truffle-scented potatoes! Go early as there will be line ups.
109 helybéli ajánlásával
Yolks
1598 E Hastings St
109 helybéli ajánlásával
Quintessential brunch spot, famous for their bennies and truffle-scented potatoes! Go early as there will be line ups.
A new addition on the block: a gourmet fried chicken shack. There's always a line up, and they are already insta-famous! Hint: try the fries, downlow style
23 helybéli ajánlásával
Downlow Chicken Shack
905 Commercial Dr
23 helybéli ajánlásával
A new addition on the block: a gourmet fried chicken shack. There's always a line up, and they are already insta-famous! Hint: try the fries, downlow style
Vegetarian/Vegan restaurant/coffee shop. Great for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Veggie burgers for the win!
24 helybéli ajánlásával
Cafe Deux Soleils
2096 Commercial Dr
24 helybéli ajánlásával
Vegetarian/Vegan restaurant/coffee shop. Great for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Veggie burgers for the win!
On the pricey side, but nonetheless delicious & authentic Thai food.
41 helybéli ajánlásával
Kin Kao Thai Kitchen
903 Commercial Dr
41 helybéli ajánlásával
On the pricey side, but nonetheless delicious & authentic Thai food.
Fresh bread, baked goods, and sandwiches at this lovely little coffee shop.
27 helybéli ajánlásával
Uprising Breads Bakery
1697 Venables St
27 helybéli ajánlásával
Fresh bread, baked goods, and sandwiches at this lovely little coffee shop.
49 helybéli ajánlásával
Bump N Grind Cafe
916 Commercial Dr
49 helybéli ajánlásával
My go-to for Mexican eats & creative cocktails. If you like cheese, then the queso fundido must be tried at least once!
155 helybéli ajánlásával
La Mezcaleria
1622 Commercial Dr
155 helybéli ajánlásával
My go-to for Mexican eats & creative cocktails. If you like cheese, then the queso fundido must be tried at least once!
Amongst a sea of Japanese restaurants on the Drive, this one is my go to!
32 helybéli ajánlásával
Tatsu Japanese Bistro
1441 Commercial Dr
32 helybéli ajánlásával
Amongst a sea of Japanese restaurants on the Drive, this one is my go to!
Italian grocery store with a drool-worthy deli. Cheese, fresh pastas, olives, meats, sandwiches and more.
36 helybéli ajánlásával
Bosa Foods
562 Victoria Dr
36 helybéli ajánlásával
Italian grocery store with a drool-worthy deli. Cheese, fresh pastas, olives, meats, sandwiches and more.
Modern, cozy, fresh and authentic middle eastern restaurant. Good for vegetarians and vegans too!
9 helybéli ajánlásával
Aleph Eatery
1889 Powell St
9 helybéli ajánlásával
Modern, cozy, fresh and authentic middle eastern restaurant. Good for vegetarians and vegans too!
Delicious Italian-American comfort food, a new and very popular restaurant on the Drive. Excellent food and adorable ambience. Tip: I like to run across the street and put my name down, have a drink at home and they text you when the table is ready!
25 helybéli ajánlásával
Pepino's Spaghetti House
631 Commercial Dr
25 helybéli ajánlásával
Delicious Italian-American comfort food, a new and very popular restaurant on the Drive. Excellent food and adorable ambience. Tip: I like to run across the street and put my name down, have a drink at home and they text you when the table is ready!
Restaurant and bar, great patio for people watching on the Drive. Comedy/live entertainment at nights.
153 helybéli ajánlásával
Havana Vancouver
1212 Commercial Dr
153 helybéli ajánlásával
Restaurant and bar, great patio for people watching on the Drive. Comedy/live entertainment at nights.
Tex-mex-vegetarian, don't let the vegetarian part scare you, best burritos around! It's filling and flavourful, excellent brunch menu.
136 helybéli ajánlásával
Bandidas Taqueria
2781 Commercial Dr
136 helybéli ajánlásával
Tex-mex-vegetarian, don't let the vegetarian part scare you, best burritos around! It's filling and flavourful, excellent brunch menu.
Vegan cafe and food store, delicious salads/sandwiches/soups and drinks!
33 helybéli ajánlásával
Eternal Abundance Organic Cafe & Market
1025 Commercial Dr
33 helybéli ajánlásával
Vegan cafe and food store, delicious salads/sandwiches/soups and drinks!
Cosy but chic, ever-changing prix-fixe menu of French Cuisine.
26 helybéli ajánlásával
Absinthe Bistro
952 Commercial Dr
26 helybéli ajánlásával
Cosy but chic, ever-changing prix-fixe menu of French Cuisine.
Excellent, authentic Indian cuisine
23 helybéli ajánlásával
Sula Indian Restaurant
1128 Commercial Dr
23 helybéli ajánlásával
Excellent, authentic Indian cuisine
Go-to take out pizza joint, also available by-the-slice!
52 helybéli ajánlásával
Pizza Garden
675 Smithe St
52 helybéli ajánlásával
Go-to take out pizza joint, also available by-the-slice!

Drinks & Nightlife

Cozy neighbourhood bar with good food & drinks.
50 helybéli ajánlásával
The Charlatan
1447 Commercial Dr
50 helybéli ajánlásával
Cozy neighbourhood bar with good food & drinks.
Known for their big ol' wall of whiskies!
33 helybéli ajánlásával
Fets Whisky Kitchen
1230 Commercial Dr
33 helybéli ajánlásával
Known for their big ol' wall of whiskies!
Probably the busiest of breweries along the brewery tour. A huge selection of craft beers, a nice sunny patio, and a food truck inside the tasting room with delicious snacks.
130 helybéli ajánlásával
Parallel 49 Brewing Company
1950 Triumph St
130 helybéli ajánlásával
Probably the busiest of breweries along the brewery tour. A huge selection of craft beers, a nice sunny patio, and a food truck inside the tasting room with delicious snacks.
My favourite craft brewery in the area. Don't let the small tasting room fool you, this family-run, craft brewery makes the best German-style beers in East Van...in my opinion : )
14 helybéli ajánlásával
Doan’s Craft Brewing Company
1830 Powell St
14 helybéli ajánlásával
My favourite craft brewery in the area. Don't let the small tasting room fool you, this family-run, craft brewery makes the best German-style beers in East Van...in my opinion : )
Live jazz, every night!
57 helybéli ajánlásával
Libra Room
1608 Commercial Dr
57 helybéli ajánlásával
Live jazz, every night!
'Vancouver's Original Nerd bar: board and card games galore and sci-fi TV around the clock!'
59 helybéli ajánlásával
Storm Crow Tavern
1305 Commercial Dr
59 helybéli ajánlásával
'Vancouver's Original Nerd bar: board and card games galore and sci-fi TV around the clock!'
Always making interesting seasonals, try the sours!
27 helybéli ajánlásával
Callister Brewing Co
1338 Franklin St
27 helybéli ajánlásával
Always making interesting seasonals, try the sours!
A must-try for experimental, non-conformist craft beer!
61 helybéli ajánlásával
Storm Brewing LTD.
310 Commercial Drive
61 helybéli ajánlásával
A must-try for experimental, non-conformist craft beer!

Essentials

Large grocery store with produce. They don't take Visa.
45 helybéli ajánlásával
Sahota’s No Frills
1460 E Hastings St
45 helybéli ajánlásával
Large grocery store with produce. They don't take Visa.
24H Convenience Store within walking distance. ATM available.
Food Stop
1698 Venables St
24H Convenience Store within walking distance. ATM available.
Organic/health focused produce and grocery store.
112 helybéli ajánlásával
City Avenue Market
2279 Commercial Dr
112 helybéli ajánlásával
Organic/health focused produce and grocery store.
Grocery store on one-side, vegan-indian cafe on the other. Local tip: Go in the morning when the homemade samosas are fresh!
41 helybéli ajánlásával
Sweet Cherubim
1105 Commercial Dr
41 helybéli ajánlásával
Grocery store on one-side, vegan-indian cafe on the other. Local tip: Go in the morning when the homemade samosas are fresh!

Getting Around

Skytrain coming from/going to downtown. Get off here and take the #20 Northbound to get to my place.
98 helybéli ajánlásával
Commercial Platform 3 station
98 helybéli ajánlásával
Skytrain coming from/going to downtown. Get off here and take the #20 Northbound to get to my place.

Parks & Nature

Well loved East Vancouver Park with a man-made lake, running track, off-leash dog park, kids playground, and Community Centre.
192 helybéli ajánlásával
Trout Lake Beach
192 helybéli ajánlásával
Well loved East Vancouver Park with a man-made lake, running track, off-leash dog park, kids playground, and Community Centre.