Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Excellent gelati, especially the vanilla which IMO is the best in the world.
34 residents recomanen
Mario's Gelati Ltd.
88 E 1st AveExcellent gelati, especially the vanilla which IMO is the best in the world.
Happy hour (5-7?) is great for applies and cheap drinks.
56 residents recomanen
The Flying Pig Olympic Village
127 W 2nd AveHappy hour (5-7?) is great for applies and cheap drinks.
Amazing bread, pastries and pizza. A fun breakfast on the seawall.
124 residents recomanen
Terra Breads
1605 Manitoba StAmazing bread, pastries and pizza. A fun breakfast on the seawall.
Extremely popular hipster ice cream that I mean to try someday but Mario's is closer and I am lazy.
353 residents recomanen
Earnest Ice Cream
3992 Fraser StExtremely popular hipster ice cream that I mean to try someday but Mario's is closer and I am lazy.
JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
3010 Main StAnother cool place to get coffee.
Starbucks
99 Keefer PlNeed I say more.
Extremely pretty atmosphere and creative, tasty Chinese food that's different than what you've had before.
250 residents recomanen
Bao Bei
163 Keefer StExtremely pretty atmosphere and creative, tasty Chinese food that's different than what you've had before.
The best Indian food in town for over twenty years and now a Canadian food icon. No reservations and you'll have to wait but it's worth it. Have a drink and taste the free treats they offer!
264 residents recomanen
Vij's
3106 Cambie StreetThe best Indian food in town for over twenty years and now a Canadian food icon. No reservations and you'll have to wait but it's worth it. Have a drink and taste the free treats they offer!
Beautiful location, fun, stylish and and vibrant Japanese pub that feels authentic to this Canadian girl. Great food and you never pay too much for a good evening out.
14 residents recomanen
Hapa Izakaya Coal Harbour
909 West Cordova StreetBeautiful location, fun, stylish and and vibrant Japanese pub that feels authentic to this Canadian girl. Great food and you never pay too much for a good evening out.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cool big room on the village square with a great people watching patio and a hundred beers on tap.
245 residents recomanen
CRAFT Beer Market False Creek
85 West 1st AvenueCool big room on the village square with a great people watching patio and a hundred beers on tap.
One of the prettiest patio views in town with decent drinks and a good menu. Fun for a hang out and very close.
186 residents recomanen
Tap & Barrel • Olympic Village
75 Athletes WayOne of the prettiest patio views in town with decent drinks and a good menu. Fun for a hang out and very close.
Great place to have a cocktail before going to Bau Bei for dinner. The darkest bar in Vancouver therefore kind of romantic maybe?
250 residents recomanen
The Keefer Bar
135 Keefer StGreat place to have a cocktail before going to Bau Bei for dinner. The darkest bar in Vancouver therefore kind of romantic maybe?
Feels like you're in the East Village. Very funky little place for a cocktail.
94 residents recomanen
The Narrow Lounge
1898 Main StFeels like you're in the East Village. Very funky little place for a cocktail.
Shopping
Drug store with electronics, household stuff, some groceries and almost everything else.
285 residents recomanen
London Drugs
2696 E Hastings StDrug store with electronics, household stuff, some groceries and almost everything else.
Huge liquor, wine and beer selection. Many are even cold which is a luxury in Canada still.
73 residents recomanen
Legacy Liquor Store
1633 Manitoba StHuge liquor, wine and beer selection. Many are even cold which is a luxury in Canada still.
Stylish clothes that are crazy cheap. Lots of good stores all around here.
26 residents recomanen
8th & Main
2403 Main StStylish clothes that are crazy cheap. Lots of good stores all around here.
Essentials
Urban Fare
177 Davie StGrocery store with great picnic supplies, etc.
Everything Else
Get anything you need for your camping or hiking trip. Or just great new gear for yoga, running, kayaking or any outdoor activity. Awesome quality and great prices. You'll need to buy a $10 membership
51 residents recomanen
MEC Vancouver
111 E 2nd AveGet anything you need for your camping or hiking trip. Or just great new gear for yoga, running, kayaking or any outdoor activity. Awesome quality and great prices. You'll need to buy a $10 membership
Arts & Culture
Nightclub with different theme nights. I personally love "Heaven" the alternative 80s dance night.
66 residents recomanen
Fox Cabaret
2321 Main StNightclub with different theme nights. I personally love "Heaven" the alternative 80s dance night.
Sightseeing
I've never done it personally, but I understand this is a good place to rent bikes. You can walk around the seawall toward downtown or take the Aquabus there.
67 residents recomanen
Reckless the Bike Store
110 Davie StI've never done it personally, but I understand this is a good place to rent bikes. You can walk around the seawall toward downtown or take the Aquabus there.