All within walking distance (almost).

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All within walking distance (almost).

Cafes and Coffee Shops

Our go-to. Great coffee, great treats.
62 locals recommend
Moja Coffee
1102 Commercial Dr
62 locals recommend
Our go-to. Great coffee, great treats.
Paris vibes, Italian goodies, amazing bread. Enjoy a morning pastry, then head back here when it turns into a wine bar in the evening.
24 locals recommend
LIVIA Forno e Vino
1399 Commercial Dr
24 locals recommend
Paris vibes, Italian goodies, amazing bread. Enjoy a morning pastry, then head back here when it turns into a wine bar in the evening.
Great coffee (and oh, so close)
47 locals recommend
Turks Coffee Bar
1276 Commercial Dr
47 locals recommend
Great coffee (and oh, so close)
A bit of a walk, but worth it. Delicious sourdough baked goods, gorgeous space (definitely make sure to head here if you’re going to explore Trout Lake).
19 locals recommend
FLOURIST
3433 Commercial St
19 locals recommend
A bit of a walk, but worth it. Delicious sourdough baked goods, gorgeous space (definitely make sure to head here if you’re going to explore Trout Lake).

Cocktails & Wine Bars

Feel like you’re in Italy in this gorgeous wine bar. Located right beside Pepinos (which you should go to for dinner).
13 locals recommend
Caffé La Tana
635 Commercial Dr
13 locals recommend
Feel like you’re in Italy in this gorgeous wine bar. Located right beside Pepinos (which you should go to for dinner).
Wine, grappa, cocktails and tapas - need we say more?
7 locals recommend
Bar Corso
1566 Commercial Drive
7 locals recommend
Wine, grappa, cocktails and tapas - need we say more?

Restaurants

Delicious food, great room, amazing cocktails (ask for a mezcal sour)
155 locals recommend
La Mezcaleria
1622 Commercial Dr
155 locals recommend
Delicious food, great room, amazing cocktails (ask for a mezcal sour)
Cuban American - a really great time, the best patio, totally okay food.
153 locals recommend
Havana Vancouver
1212 Commercial Dr
153 locals recommend
Cuban American - a really great time, the best patio, totally okay food.
Perhaps some of the best sushi in the city.
95 locals recommend
Kishimoto Japanese Restaurant
2054 Commercial Dr
95 locals recommend
Perhaps some of the best sushi in the city.
Incredible, amazing, mind blowing. This restaurant doesn’t take reservations, and is tiny, but it’s right around the corner. Your best bet is to go get in line at around 4:45, put your name on the list, head back home and wait for your table. It’s pricier, but definitely worth it (especially the tasting menu).
10 locals recommend
Oca Pastificio
1260 Commercial Drive
10 locals recommend
Incredible, amazing, mind blowing. This restaurant doesn’t take reservations, and is tiny, but it’s right around the corner. Your best bet is to go get in line at around 4:45, put your name on the list, head back home and wait for your table. It’s pricier, but definitely worth it (especially the tasting menu).
So delicious, always busy, worth the wait (not just for lunch).
16 locals recommend
Lunch Lady
1046 Commercial Dr
16 locals recommend
So delicious, always busy, worth the wait (not just for lunch).
Japanese Fried Chicken - started as a food truck and now they’re here... in our guidebook... because they're so delicious.
Mogu Fried Chicken
1012 Commercial Drive
Japanese Fried Chicken - started as a food truck and now they’re here... in our guidebook... because they're so delicious.
Authentic Napoletana Pizza - quite honestly the best pizza in town, cute atmosphere
159 locals recommend
Via Tevere Pizzeria
1190 Victoria Dr
159 locals recommend
Authentic Napoletana Pizza - quite honestly the best pizza in town, cute atmosphere
Italian - great room, great service, great food.
25 locals recommend
Pepino's Spaghetti House
631 Commercial Dr
25 locals recommend
Italian - great room, great service, great food.
Long lines, always busy, we don’t love it - but you might!
23 locals recommend
Downlow Chicken Shack
905 Commercial Dr
23 locals recommend
Long lines, always busy, we don’t love it - but you might!
Fancy Thai, delicious.
41 locals recommend
Kin Kao Thai Kitchen
903 Commercial Dr
41 locals recommend
Fancy Thai, delicious.

Neighbourhoods

This is our hood, and we couldn't be prouder. Explore our vibrant, lively, and unique corner of the city and discover all sorts of gems.
296 locals recommend
Commercial Drive
Commercial Drive
296 locals recommend
This is our hood, and we couldn't be prouder. Explore our vibrant, lively, and unique corner of the city and discover all sorts of gems.
Similar to The Drive - lots of really cute stores (great for shopping), some awesome eats and fun bars and breweries.
82 locals recommend
Mount Pleasant
82 locals recommend
Similar to The Drive - lots of really cute stores (great for shopping), some awesome eats and fun bars and breweries.
(not walking distance from us) BUT very cute, beachy neighbourhood. Enjoy coffee and shopping on 4th ave, then stroll down to kits beach for some stand up paddle boarding and beautiful views.
190 locals recommend
Kitsilano
190 locals recommend
(not walking distance from us) BUT very cute, beachy neighbourhood. Enjoy coffee and shopping on 4th ave, then stroll down to kits beach for some stand up paddle boarding and beautiful views.
Small, but mighty - some of the best restaurants (Bao Bei, Kissa Tanto), great nightlife, and lots of heritage.
171 locals recommend
Chinatown
171 locals recommend
Small, but mighty - some of the best restaurants (Bao Bei, Kissa Tanto), great nightlife, and lots of heritage.
Our neighbouring neighbourhood, filled with gorgeous heritage houses, a beautiful park (Maclean Park) and some very cute spots to stop and have a bite (Finches, Wilder Snail, Harvest Foods, The Garden) - it's the perfect 'hood for a sunny afternoon stroll.
10 locals recommend
Strathcona
10 locals recommend
Our neighbouring neighbourhood, filled with gorgeous heritage houses, a beautiful park (Maclean Park) and some very cute spots to stop and have a bite (Finches, Wilder Snail, Harvest Foods, The Garden) - it's the perfect 'hood for a sunny afternoon stroll.
(Not within walking distance...unless you really like walking) Olympic Village is awesome. Grab a coffee at Terra Breads, take a nice, long walk along the seawall and take in Vancouver, or rent a kayak and paddle around False Creek, OR hop on a water taxi and let someone else drive the boat. Maybe stop off at Granville Island for a snack and a walk-around (lots to see there). Then end your day with dinner at Nook (in Olympic Village) - one of our faves for pasta and pizza.
83 locals recommend
Olympic Village Square
83 locals recommend
(Not within walking distance...unless you really like walking) Olympic Village is awesome. Grab a coffee at Terra Breads, take a nice, long walk along the seawall and take in Vancouver, or rent a kayak and paddle around False Creek, OR hop on a water taxi and let someone else drive the boat. Maybe stop off at Granville Island for a snack and a walk-around (lots to see there). Then end your day with dinner at Nook (in Olympic Village) - one of our faves for pasta and pizza.

Shopping

Something for (mostly) everyone - love this store for it's incredible selection of lifestyle goods ranging from locally made peanut butter to women's fashion.
Gatley Lifestyle Store
1136 Commercial Dr
Something for (mostly) everyone - love this store for it's incredible selection of lifestyle goods ranging from locally made peanut butter to women's fashion.

Sightseeing

One of those places where you stop and think 'and I'm how close to the city?'. The perfect spot to unwind, enjoy nature and people watch (we wouldn't advise swimming, though...). There's a summer farmer's market in the North parking lot that's always great to checkout. Be sure to walk a little further and pickup some baked goods at Flourist.
192 locals recommend
Trout Lake Beach
192 locals recommend
One of those places where you stop and think 'and I'm how close to the city?'. The perfect spot to unwind, enjoy nature and people watch (we wouldn't advise swimming, though...). There's a summer farmer's market in the North parking lot that's always great to checkout. Be sure to walk a little further and pickup some baked goods at Flourist.
(Not within walking distance) Go for the food, quirky shops, market, and views - stay for all of the above.
1659 locals recommend
Granville Island
1659 locals recommend
(Not within walking distance) Go for the food, quirky shops, market, and views - stay for all of the above.