Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Paul's Omelettery Restaurant
2211 Granville StreetGreat breakfast!
Best sushi in the city (but pricey)! Vegetarian friendly.
Chef Hidekazu Tojo is the creator of the California Roll.
52 locals recommend
Tojo's Restaurant
1133 West BroadwayBest sushi in the city (but pricey)! Vegetarian friendly.
Chef Hidekazu Tojo is the creator of the California Roll.
JOEY Broadway
1424 West BroadwayGreat rooftop patio!
Wicked Cafe
1399 W 7th AveClosest (great) coffee!
Starbucks
1752 Commercial DrClosest Starbucks
Bella Pizza
2525 Hemlock StreetDecent pizza
Fortune Garden Restaurant Ltd
1475 West BroadwayClosest chinese food
Vera's Burger on Broadway
1455 West BroadwayIf you're craving a burger...
La Taqueria Pinche Taco Shop
2450 Yukon StBest tacos in the city hands down!!!
Cat's Meow
1540 Old Bridge StThe patio for quiet sunny afternoon drinks
Great seafood (kind of pricey), make sure to request a table on their rooftop covered patio. Great views of the harbour!
103 locals recommend
The Sandbar Seafood Restaurant
1535 Johnston StreetGreat seafood (kind of pricey), make sure to request a table on their rooftop covered patio. Great views of the harbour!
Open 7pm to 1 am, 7 days a week
Different styles of cheesecake, hot cider, cappuccinos and live piano.
27 locals recommend
Cheesecake Etc
2141 Granville St Open 7pm to 1 am, 7 days a week
Different styles of cheesecake, hot cider, cappuccinos and live piano.
Nu
1661 Granville StGreat greek food!
** This is now Belgium Place Best Belgium waffles I've ever had (but I've never been to Belgium)
Death By Chocolate
** This is now Belgium Place Best Belgium waffles I've ever had (but I've never been to Belgium)
Best pub brunch in the city, make sure to sit on the patio if sunny
Take a walk along the seawall!
16 locals recommend
The Wicklow Pub
610 Stamps LandingBest pub brunch in the city, make sure to sit on the patio if sunny
Take a walk along the seawall!
Dockside restaurant
1253 Johnston StOne of the best patios and views in the city
Food is mediocre
Everything Else
RBC Royal Bank
1715 Commercial DrClosest bank
Esso
4064 Fraser StClosest gas station
Sparkle Nail Salon
1228 W BroadwayQuick and clean mani / pedi
No appointment necessary
The Doctors' Office
777 W BroadwayClosest walk-in clinic
Miraj Hammam Spa
1495 W 6th AveNever been but similar to Turkish bath
Voted one of Canada's top 50 spas
Busy Bee Gold Dry Cleaners
704 W 6th AveClosest dry cleaners
Charleson Dog Park
999 Charleson StreetClosest off-leash dog park
Beautiful views!
You can't get fresher fish anywhere else! Buy right off the boat!
Take away fish n chips, tacos, etc too
61 locals recommend
Go Fish
1505 W 1st AveYou can't get fresher fish anywhere else! Buy right off the boat!
Take away fish n chips, tacos, etc too
Essentials
Waves Coffee- Broadway
1095 W BroadwayClosest free wifi
Whole Foods Market
510 W 8th AveOnly Whole Foods in Vancouver Proper!
Best take out buffet (even better than Whole Foods' salad bar)
55 locals recommend
Meinhardt Fine Foods
3002 Granville StBest take out buffet (even better than Whole Foods' salad bar)
Circle K
2515 Hemlock StCloset convenience store
Shopping
Anthropologie
2912 Granville StShopping
Freedman Shoes
2867 Granville StAwesome shoe selection (mens and womens)
Now called Town Shoes
Villa Beau Interiors Ltd
17220 53 AveI bought the black chandelier here
Shoppers Drug Mart
1006 Homer StClosest pharmacy
JAK'S Beer Wine Spirits
2658 Granville StDecent wine selection
Broadway Liquor Store
1169 W BroadwayDecent cold beer selection
Not so good wine selection
Toys"R"Us
1154-1174 W BroadwayIf you have kids...
Finlandia Pharmacy & Natural Health Centre
1111 W BroadwayNatural pharmacy
lululemon
2101 W 4th AveCool to watch from sidewalk
Indigo
2505 Granville StBooks
Pottery Barn
2600 Granville StPottery Barn
Williams-Sonoma
2903 Granville StWilliams Sonoma
Sightseeing
Not to be missed!
Groceries, fresh produce, daily catch, coffee, bakeries, flowers, baked bread, restaurants, pubs, theatre, the harbour, etc.
470 locals recommend
Granville Island Public Market
1689 Johnston StNot to be missed!
Groceries, fresh produce, daily catch, coffee, bakeries, flowers, baked bread, restaurants, pubs, theatre, the harbour, etc.
Drinks & Nightlife
Caffe Barney on Granville
2975 Granville StThey make a stiff gin martini
Great brunch too
The Marquis
2666 Granville StCheap drinks! (Not common for Vancouver)
Laid back Irish pub
Gets very busy Friday and Saturday nights (line up starts at 9:30pm)
Surprisingly, they serve a pretty good veggie burger
19 locals recommend
The Morrissey
1227 Granville StLaid back Irish pub
Gets very busy Friday and Saturday nights (line up starts at 9:30pm)
Surprisingly, they serve a pretty good veggie burger
Arts & Culture
Historic building
Live theatre
45 locals recommend
Stanley Industrial Alliance Stage, Arts Club Theatre Company
2750 Granville StHistoric building
Live theatre
Scotiabank Theatre Vancouver
900 Burrard StClosest movie theatre