EAST VAN Guidebook

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EAST VAN Guidebook

Food scene

Steps from our home, located this French Bistro. A place to dine, to snack, to sip on delicious wine, set inside the nostalgia of an old-timey General Store.
Collective Goods Bistro & Grocer
3532 Commercial Street
Steps from our home, located this French Bistro. A place to dine, to snack, to sip on delicious wine, set inside the nostalgia of an old-timey General Store.
Fine dining. Locally sourced New American eats, plus craft cocktails & beers, served in a rustic-chic locale.
37 residents recomanen
The Mackenzie Room
415 Powell St
37 residents recomanen
Fine dining. Locally sourced New American eats, plus craft cocktails & beers, served in a rustic-chic locale.
Italian/Japanese Fusion Fine Dining. Our Favorite Restaurant in Chinatown
63 residents recomanen
Kissa Tanto
263 E Pender St
63 residents recomanen
Italian/Japanese Fusion Fine Dining. Our Favorite Restaurant in Chinatown
An amazing Italian restaurant with freshly-made pasta in house.
172 residents recomanen
Ask For Luigi Restaurant
305 Alexander St
172 residents recomanen
An amazing Italian restaurant with freshly-made pasta in house.
Italian. Housemade charcuterie & wood-fired Italian fare served in an industrial-chic restaurant/bar.
180 residents recomanen
Osteria Savio Volpe
615 Kingsway
180 residents recomanen
Italian. Housemade charcuterie & wood-fired Italian fare served in an industrial-chic restaurant/bar.
Informal restaurant with offbeat decor preparing Italian pastas alongside American Southern fare.
22 residents recomanen
Say Mercy
4298 Fraser St
22 residents recomanen
Informal restaurant with offbeat decor preparing Italian pastas alongside American Southern fare.
Creative Neapolitan pizzas & antipasti are presented with beer & wine in a cozy storefront space.
43 residents recomanen
Pizza Carano
4241 Fraser St
43 residents recomanen
Creative Neapolitan pizzas & antipasti are presented with beer & wine in a cozy storefront space.
Asian Fusion Stylish dining room for modern Chinese sharing plates & inventive cocktails.
250 residents recomanen
Bao Bei
163 Keefer St
250 residents recomanen
Asian Fusion Stylish dining room for modern Chinese sharing plates & inventive cocktails.
Great Vietnamese Food. Simple, long-time eatery with Vietnamese staples such as pho, with vegetarian & gluten-free options.
132 residents recomanen
Anh And Chi
3388 Main St
132 residents recomanen
Great Vietnamese Food. Simple, long-time eatery with Vietnamese staples such as pho, with vegetarian & gluten-free options.
Fashionable bar & grill serving Vietnamese staples like pho, BBQ & noodles, plus creative cocktails.
6 residents recomanen
Bonjour Vietnam Bistro
3944 Fraser St
6 residents recomanen
Fashionable bar & grill serving Vietnamese staples like pho, BBQ & noodles, plus creative cocktails.
Modern Thai dishes & local craft beer served in a bright, modern space with a counter & tables.
41 residents recomanen
Kin Kao Thai Kitchen
903 Commercial Dr
41 residents recomanen
Modern Thai dishes & local craft beer served in a bright, modern space with a counter & tables.
Relaxed Indian place with eclectic decor offering chicken korma & other standards, plus takeout.
23 residents recomanen
Sula Indian Restaurant
1128 Commercial Dr
23 residents recomanen
Relaxed Indian place with eclectic decor offering chicken korma & other standards, plus takeout.
You can never go wrong with their Fried Chicken. Simple counter-serve hub for fried chicken at escalating spice levels, creative sandwiches & sides.
23 residents recomanen
Downlow Chicken Shack
905 Commercial Dr
23 residents recomanen
You can never go wrong with their Fried Chicken. Simple counter-serve hub for fried chicken at escalating spice levels, creative sandwiches & sides.
Lively spot best known for sushi, also offering Japanese appetizers, udon & cooked fish dishes.
95 residents recomanen
Kishimoto Japanese Restaurant
2054 Commercial Dr
95 residents recomanen
Lively spot best known for sushi, also offering Japanese appetizers, udon & cooked fish dishes.
Fine Dining Japanese omakase style. Reservations are required at this cozy sushi bar offering two seatings for inventive omakase.
10 residents recomanen
Masayoshi
4376 Fraser St
10 residents recomanen
Fine Dining Japanese omakase style. Reservations are required at this cozy sushi bar offering two seatings for inventive omakase.
Lebanese & Mediterranean cuisine & innovative cocktails in a stylishly rustic, subway-tiled space.
57 residents recomanen
Jamjar Canteen
2290 Commercial Dr
57 residents recomanen
Lebanese & Mediterranean cuisine & innovative cocktails in a stylishly rustic, subway-tiled space.
Street food style Mexican
182 residents recomanen
Sal y Limón
701 Kingsway
182 residents recomanen
Street food style Mexican
Our Favorite Mexican Restaurant. Stylish, buzzy spot for elevated Mexican fare including breakfast, with mezcal, tequila & cocktails..
155 residents recomanen
La Mezcaleria
1622 Commercial Dr
155 residents recomanen
Our Favorite Mexican Restaurant. Stylish, buzzy spot for elevated Mexican fare including breakfast, with mezcal, tequila & cocktails..
Tacos, burritos & other Mexican plates, plus margaritas are the draw at this vibrant, modern eatery. Try the Fish Tacos
21 residents recomanen
Tacofino Ocho
8 E 5th Ave
21 residents recomanen
Tacos, burritos & other Mexican plates, plus margaritas are the draw at this vibrant, modern eatery. Try the Fish Tacos
Fine Dining Vegetarian Restaurant. Stylish eatery offering ambitious vegetarian/vegan fare & a bar that's open late.
184 residents recomanen
The Acorn Restaurant
3995 Main St
184 residents recomanen
Fine Dining Vegetarian Restaurant. Stylish eatery offering ambitious vegetarian/vegan fare & a bar that's open late.
Upbeat vegetarian eatery with a vegan menu featuring chickpea mains & a choice of salad, pita or platter- Falafel, plate. kofta plate and pickled cucumber side.
51 residents recomanen
Chickpea Restaurant
4298 Main St
51 residents recomanen
Upbeat vegetarian eatery with a vegan menu featuring chickpea mains & a choice of salad, pita or platter- Falafel, plate. kofta plate and pickled cucumber side.
Named Canada’s best restaurant in 2022. Book a table well in advance.
25 residents recomanen
Published
3593 Main St
25 residents recomanen
Named Canada’s best restaurant in 2022. Book a table well in advance.
French-Canadian restaurant Rated amongst the best restaurants in Canada.
31 residents recomanen
St Lawrence Restaurant
269 Powell Street
31 residents recomanen
French-Canadian restaurant Rated amongst the best restaurants in Canada.
Industrial-chic setting for Pacific Northwest fare with a French touch, plus craft cocktails.
158 residents recomanen
L'Abattoir
217 Carrall St
158 residents recomanen
Industrial-chic setting for Pacific Northwest fare with a French touch, plus craft cocktails.
Spanish tapas restaurant serving small plates washed down with regional wine, gin & sherry.
16 residents recomanen
Como Taperia
201 E 7th Ave
16 residents recomanen
Spanish tapas restaurant serving small plates washed down with regional wine, gin & sherry.
Harbour Oyster + Bar
1408 Commercial Dr
30 residents recomanen
Oyster Express
296 Keefer St
30 residents recomanen

Coffee shop and bakery

You can walk to this great bakery for your morning coffee and a small bite.
19 residents recomanen
FLOURIST
3433 Commercial St
19 residents recomanen
You can walk to this great bakery for your morning coffee and a small bite.
Rated the best coffee in Vancouver. Wide range of unique beans from all around the world.
Prototype Coffee
883 East Hastings Street
Rated the best coffee in Vancouver. Wide range of unique beans from all around the world.
One of our favorite coffee shops. Go for a serious coffee experience
189 residents recomanen
Revolver
325 Cambie St
189 residents recomanen
One of our favorite coffee shops. Go for a serious coffee experience
Amazing interior ambiance
13 residents recomanen
The Garden Strathcona
868 East Hastings Street
13 residents recomanen
Amazing interior ambiance
Cozy, urban shop with a train theme providing house-roasted, artisanal coffee, pastries & latte art.
33 residents recomanen
Timbertrain Coffee Roasters
311 W Cordova St
33 residents recomanen
Cozy, urban shop with a train theme providing house-roasted, artisanal coffee, pastries & latte art.
6 residents recomanen
Timbertrain Coffee Depot
551 McLean Dr
6 residents recomanen
Cozy hangout with a patio serving house-roasted coffee, espresso & freshly baked pastries.
122 residents recomanen
49th Parallel Café & Lucky's Doughnuts - MAIN
2902 Main St
122 residents recomanen
Cozy hangout with a patio serving house-roasted coffee, espresso & freshly baked pastries.
Try their unique baguette sandwiches including “prosciutto , brie & pear” or “gypsy salami” sandwich.
59 residents recomanen
Finch's Market
501 E Georgia St
59 residents recomanen
Try their unique baguette sandwiches including “prosciutto , brie & pear” or “gypsy salami” sandwich.
Only open on Thursday, Friday and Saturdays! from 10am-3pm. But their baked goods are perfect. Don’t miss the Friday special; Italian twist.
15 residents recomanen
Seasons Bakery
2879 Commercial Dr
15 residents recomanen
Only open on Thursday, Friday and Saturdays! from 10am-3pm. But their baked goods are perfect. Don’t miss the Friday special; Italian twist.
LIVIA is a locally owned Italian bakery, restaurant and wine bar on Commercial Drive in Vancouver. They specialize in sourdough breads and pastries.
24 residents recomanen
LIVIA Forno e Vino
1399 Commercial Dr
24 residents recomanen
LIVIA is a locally owned Italian bakery, restaurant and wine bar on Commercial Drive in Vancouver. They specialize in sourdough breads and pastries.
Good Coffee, great Crepes. Enjoy the neighborhood in a beautiful sunny day
116 residents recomanen
Le Marché St. George
4393 St George St
116 residents recomanen
Good Coffee, great Crepes. Enjoy the neighborhood in a beautiful sunny day
Their sourdough breads are heavenly.
65 residents recomanen
Nelson the Seagull
315 Carrall St
65 residents recomanen
Their sourdough breads are heavenly.

BRUNCH

Always a long wait list. But there is a reason for it.. try Fricassee or Paella. Open 9am-3pm
256 residents recomanen
Cafe Medina
780 Richards St
256 residents recomanen
Always a long wait list. But there is a reason for it.. try Fricassee or Paella. Open 9am-3pm
You have to stay in line for a long time to get in, but it’s worth it!
117 residents recomanen
Jam Cafe
556 Beatty St
117 residents recomanen
You have to stay in line for a long time to get in, but it’s worth it!
Chic exposed-brick space serving creative Belgian cuisine & sustainable seafood, plus beer & wine.
371 residents recomanen
Chambar Restaurant
568 Beatty Street
371 residents recomanen
Chic exposed-brick space serving creative Belgian cuisine & sustainable seafood, plus beer & wine.
68 residents recomanen
Twisted Fork Bistro
213 Carrall Street
68 residents recomanen
Daytime breakfast venue with an elevated menu that includes free-range eggs & double-smoked bacon.
109 residents recomanen
Yolks
1598 E Hastings St
109 residents recomanen
Daytime breakfast venue with an elevated menu that includes free-range eggs & double-smoked bacon.

Brewery

Our Favorite Brewery
307 residents recomanen
33 Acres Brewing Company
15 W 8th Ave
307 residents recomanen
Our Favorite Brewery
83 residents recomanen
Bomber Brewing
1488 Adanac St
83 residents recomanen
60 residents recomanen
Off the Rail Brewing
1351 Adanac St
60 residents recomanen
107 residents recomanen
Strange Fellows Brewing Company
1345 Clark Dr
107 residents recomanen
20 residents recomanen
Superflux Beer Company
505 Clark Dr
20 residents recomanen
51 residents recomanen
Strathcona Brewing Company
895 E Hastings St
51 residents recomanen
289 residents recomanen
Brassneck Brewery
2148 Main St
289 residents recomanen
Try the “Vancouver Special” Pale Ale
53 residents recomanen
R&B Ale & Pizza House
1-54 E 4th Ave
53 residents recomanen
Try the “Vancouver Special” Pale Ale
61 residents recomanen
Storm Brewing LTD.
310 Commercial Drive
61 residents recomanen
207 residents recomanen
Alibi Room
157 Alexander St
207 residents recomanen

Grocery Shopping

Operating Since 1929.
73 residents recomanen
Famous Foods
1595 Kingsway
73 residents recomanen
Operating Since 1929.
Fresh Produce
31 residents recomanen
Persia Foods Produce Markets
1730 Commercial Dr
31 residents recomanen
Fresh Produce
Best Deli in the City
59 residents recomanen
Santa Barbara Market
1322 1322 Commercial Dr
59 residents recomanen
Best Deli in the City
Italian grocery
36 residents recomanen
Bosa Foods
562 Victoria Dr
36 residents recomanen
Italian grocery
Asian supermarket
326 residents recomanen
T&T Supermarket
179 Keefer Pl
326 residents recomanen
Asian supermarket
24/7 supermarket
48 residents recomanen
Super Valu
1645 E 1st Ave
48 residents recomanen
24/7 supermarket

BAR & Pubs

250 residents recomanen
The Keefer Bar
135 Keefer St
250 residents recomanen
7 residents recomanen
Bar Corso
1566 Commercial Drive
7 residents recomanen
La Fabrique St-George Winery
7 East 7th Avenue
48 residents recomanen
Odd Society Spirits
1725 Powell St
48 residents recomanen
66 residents recomanen
Six Acres
203 Carrall St
66 residents recomanen

Ice Cream

353 residents recomanen
Earnest Ice Cream
3992 Fraser St
353 residents recomanen
Earnest Ice Cream | Quebec St.
Locals line up for artisanal, small-batch gelato, baked goods & espresso in a cheerful interior.
18 residents recomanen
Dolce Amore
1588 Commercial Dr
18 residents recomanen
Locals line up for artisanal, small-batch gelato, baked goods & espresso in a cheerful interior.
Bubble tea shop specializing in drinks made with real fruit and premium ice cream, plus some snacks and desserts.
7 residents recomanen
Milk & Sugar Cafe
3365 Kingsway
7 residents recomanen
Bubble tea shop specializing in drinks made with real fruit and premium ice cream, plus some snacks and desserts.
Legendary gelateria scoops dozens of varieties, ranging from classics to modern creations.
66 residents recomanen
La Casa Gelato
1033 Venables St
66 residents recomanen
Legendary gelateria scoops dozens of varieties, ranging from classics to modern creations.