Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Tatsu Japanese Bistro
1441 Commercial DrThis is our favourite sushi restaurant on the drive.
Via Tevere Pizzeria
1190 Victoria DrGreat pizzeria! Worth the wait
Great local coffee shop with fun people watching of the park across the way
47 locals recommend
Turks Coffee Bar
1276 Commercial DrGreat local coffee shop with fun people watching of the park across the way
Prado Cafe
1938 Commercial DrYummy coffee and fun "hipster" watching on their patio outfront
This place has amazing coffees and teas. One of my favourite things to do is shop in Gastown, stop at revolver, and go to Old Faithful.
189 locals recommend
Revolver
325 Cambie StThis place has amazing coffees and teas. One of my favourite things to do is shop in Gastown, stop at revolver, and go to Old Faithful.
Alibi Room
157 Alexander StMike's favourite spot in town. Great burgers, huge beer list
Ask For Luigi Restaurant
305 Alexander StHomemade pasta for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Yum
Date night? Go here. The cocktails are delicious and the food is amazing.
250 locals recommend
Bao Bei
163 Keefer StDate night? Go here. The cocktails are delicious and the food is amazing.
Drinks & Nightlife
La Mezcaleria
1622 Commercial DrThis is a great restaurant for tacos, cocktails, and great vibes.
The Charlatan
1447 Commercial DrHip bar if you're looking for a great summer patio or wintery pint
Whether you're buying sausages from the deli downstairs, or having drinks on the upstairs (secret) patio, this place has it all.
36 locals recommend
Falconetti's East Side Grill
1812 Commercial DriveWhether you're buying sausages from the deli downstairs, or having drinks on the upstairs (secret) patio, this place has it all.
Six Acres
203 Carrall StGreat spot for a drink
I like the old man vibe of this place. Sit at the bar and order something he'd drink.
111 locals recommend
Pourhouse Restaurant
162 Water StI like the old man vibe of this place. Sit at the bar and order something he'd drink.
Essentials
Local shoppe for grabbing a nice bottle of wine or cold beers. The provincial liquor store is also just a block away if you'd prefer.
46 locals recommend
Liberty Wine Merchants
1622 Commercial DrLocal shoppe for grabbing a nice bottle of wine or cold beers. The provincial liquor store is also just a block away if you'd prefer.
Italian grocer that has it all. Hot tip: if you need meat or cheese, grab a number before you start your shop—there's often a wait.
59 locals recommend
Santa Barbara Market
1322 1322 Commercial DrItalian grocer that has it all. Hot tip: if you need meat or cheese, grab a number before you start your shop—there's often a wait.
This is an amazing Italian deli. Go order a sandwich to-go, just to check out the place.
52 locals recommend
La Grotta Del Formaggio
1791 Commercial DrThis is an amazing Italian deli. Go order a sandwich to-go, just to check out the place.
Shopping
Looking for gifts for people back home or for yourself? This shop is one of my favourites, but it is a bit $$.
26 locals recommend
Old Faithful Shop
320 W Cordova StLooking for gifts for people back home or for yourself? This shop is one of my favourites, but it is a bit $$.
I really like this shop, but if you're a guy, keep walking down Water street because there's more shops that way.
11 locals recommend
OAK + FORT
151 Water StI really like this shop, but if you're a guy, keep walking down Water street because there's more shops that way.
Sightseeing
In the summer, Mike + I go to the Trout Lake Farmers Market every Saturday morning. It's on from 9-2 and is a MUST.
33 locals recommend
Vancouver Farmers Markets
1991 Grant StIn the summer, Mike + I go to the Trout Lake Farmers Market every Saturday morning. It's on from 9-2 and is a MUST.
The seawall skirts along the edge of Stanley Park and is a MUST see. Walk half of it, stop at one of the many beaches (3rd beach is my favourite in the summer), or bike around it. Beautiful.
118 locals recommend
Seawall
SeawallThe seawall skirts along the edge of Stanley Park and is a MUST see. Walk half of it, stop at one of the many beaches (3rd beach is my favourite in the summer), or bike around it. Beautiful.
Third Beach
This is THE summer spot to be. Go get your tan on :)
Winter's farmers market on Saturdays 9-2. Get bundled up!
83 locals recommend
Vancouver Canadians Baseball Club
4601 Ontario StWinter's farmers market on Saturdays 9-2. Get bundled up!
Whether you're looking to sit on the beach or walk through the park, this is a great outdoor adventure.
337 locals recommend
Jericho Beach Park
3941 Point Grey RdWhether you're looking to sit on the beach or walk through the park, this is a great outdoor adventure.
Arts & Culture
Canterbury Tales
2010 Commercial DrThis is my favourite bookshop.