Guidebook for Vancouver

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Guidebook for Vancouver

Food Scene

Top of the many fantastic ramen places in Vancouver.
120 residents recomanen
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka
1690 Robson St
120 residents recomanen
Top of the many fantastic ramen places in Vancouver.
West Coast farm to table style restaurant with fresh and creative food. Also amazing for weekend brunch!
44 residents recomanen
Forage
1300 Robson St
44 residents recomanen
West Coast farm to table style restaurant with fresh and creative food. Also amazing for weekend brunch!
Southern food and seafood bar. Fantastic happy hour and brunch offerings.
19 residents recomanen
Chewies Steam & Oyster Bar - Coal Harbour
1055 W Hastings St
19 residents recomanen
Southern food and seafood bar. Fantastic happy hour and brunch offerings.
Oceanwise (responsible fishing) sushi spot with the best wild salmon and freshest, quality sushi at a casual setting with no expensive markup. Hard to notice and well-loved by locals.
25 residents recomanen
Sushi Itoga
1668 Robson St
25 residents recomanen
Oceanwise (responsible fishing) sushi spot with the best wild salmon and freshest, quality sushi at a casual setting with no expensive markup. Hard to notice and well-loved by locals.
Amazing porchetta sandwich.
132 residents recomanen
Meat & Bread
370 Cambie St
132 residents recomanen
Amazing porchetta sandwich.
A classic spot for west coast seafood.
178 residents recomanen
Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House
777 Thurlow St
178 residents recomanen
A classic spot for west coast seafood.
Japanese izakaya with a lively atmosphere!
42 residents recomanen
Guu with Garlic
1698 Robson St
42 residents recomanen
Japanese izakaya with a lively atmosphere!
Like the name suggests, great japanese spot for gyoza and other tapas.
9 residents recomanen
Gyoza King
1508 Robson Street
9 residents recomanen
Like the name suggests, great japanese spot for gyoza and other tapas.
Japanese skewer place!
19 residents recomanen
Zakkushi on Denman
823 Denman St
19 residents recomanen
Japanese skewer place!
Great for brunch
24 residents recomanen
Tableau Bar Bistro
1181 Melville St
24 residents recomanen
Great for brunch
Fine italian and if in season, the best place for truffles.
30 residents recomanen
CinCin Ristorante + Bar
1154 Robson St
30 residents recomanen
Fine italian and if in season, the best place for truffles.
Get the aburi salmon sushi: pressed salmon sushi lightly seared with a torch.
169 residents recomanen
Miku Vancouver
200 Granville St
169 residents recomanen
Get the aburi salmon sushi: pressed salmon sushi lightly seared with a torch.
One of my favourite spots in the city, great cocktails and creative menu.
40 residents recomanen
Wildebeest
120 W Hastings St
40 residents recomanen
One of my favourite spots in the city, great cocktails and creative menu.
Busy brunch spot you should line up for.
59 residents recomanen
Catch 122 Cafe Bistro
128 W Hastings St
59 residents recomanen
Busy brunch spot you should line up for.
Popular place for decadent cakes and pies!
20 residents recomanen
True Confections Denman
866 Denman St
20 residents recomanen
Popular place for decadent cakes and pies!
Their drinking chocolate is to die for.
94 residents recomanen
Thierry Alberni
1059 Alberni St
94 residents recomanen
Their drinking chocolate is to die for.
Perfect spot for fancy afternoon tea.
9 residents recomanen
The Urban Tea Merchant
1070 West Georgia Street
9 residents recomanen
Perfect spot for fancy afternoon tea.
Great cocktail and chinese-west coast fusion done right.
Bambudda Gastown
99 Powell St
Great cocktail and chinese-west coast fusion done right.
Cambodian cuisine that's become a Vancouver cult favourite. Chicken wings, butter beef, and the beef luc lac rice.
212 residents recomanen
Phnom Penh Restaurant
244 E Georgia St
212 residents recomanen
Cambodian cuisine that's become a Vancouver cult favourite. Chicken wings, butter beef, and the beef luc lac rice.
One of the go-to coffee spots in the city for pour-overs and other good stuff.
189 residents recomanen
Revolver
325 Cambie St
189 residents recomanen
One of the go-to coffee spots in the city for pour-overs and other good stuff.
They are a roaster and a coffee shop that specializes in Kalita pour-overs.
33 residents recomanen
Timbertrain Coffee Roasters
311 W Cordova St
33 residents recomanen
They are a roaster and a coffee shop that specializes in Kalita pour-overs.
Insanely rich ramen topped with chicken karaage (fried chicken).
8 residents recomanen
Ramen Gojiro
501 Dunsmuir St
8 residents recomanen
Insanely rich ramen topped with chicken karaage (fried chicken).
Ramenman has a clam and chicken broth ramen that's really delicious; but the best part is they top their ramen with sous vide pork or chicken, a unique combo for ramen and you won't find that anywhere else.
The Ramenman
841 Bidwell Street
Ramenman has a clam and chicken broth ramen that's really delicious; but the best part is they top their ramen with sous vide pork or chicken, a unique combo for ramen and you won't find that anywhere else.
Hole-in-the-wall original Vietnamese sandwich place. You'll get an authentic viet sub (bamh mi) for just $3.50. Cash-only.
9 residents recomanen
Ba Le Sandwich Shop
633 Main St
9 residents recomanen
Hole-in-the-wall original Vietnamese sandwich place. You'll get an authentic viet sub (bamh mi) for just $3.50. Cash-only.
Asian bakery with all the buns and pastries you can think of. They also have a restaurant at the back serving Cantonese dishes and dim sum.
51 residents recomanen
New Town Bakery & Restaurant
148 E Pender St
51 residents recomanen
Asian bakery with all the buns and pastries you can think of. They also have a restaurant at the back serving Cantonese dishes and dim sum.
A reservation-only 9-seat sushi bar that imports fish from Japan 4 times a week. It's a omakase-only place where the chef decides what you eat, and it's a must-try for an authentic Japanese sushi bar experience.
9 residents recomanen
Sushi Bar Maumi
1668 Bute St
9 residents recomanen
A reservation-only 9-seat sushi bar that imports fish from Japan 4 times a week. It's a omakase-only place where the chef decides what you eat, and it's a must-try for an authentic Japanese sushi bar experience.
A scotch and cocktails bar with great food to go with it all. Very interesting decor and they serve brunch on weekends as well.
41 residents recomanen
Mamie Taylor's
251 E Georgia St
41 residents recomanen
A scotch and cocktails bar with great food to go with it all. Very interesting decor and they serve brunch on weekends as well.
The best fish and chips anywhere.
61 residents recomanen
Go Fish
1505 W 1st Ave
61 residents recomanen
The best fish and chips anywhere.
Croissants just like Paris! Local celeb-chef Jackie Ellis is trained in Paris and brings all her amazing skills and ideas back to Vancouver.
81 residents recomanen
Beaucoup Bakery
2150 Fir St
81 residents recomanen
Croissants just like Paris! Local celeb-chef Jackie Ellis is trained in Paris and brings all her amazing skills and ideas back to Vancouver.
Try their tsukemen—thick and chewy noodles dipped in a rich broth.
24 residents recomanen
Taishoken Ramen
515 Abbott St
24 residents recomanen
Try their tsukemen—thick and chewy noodles dipped in a rich broth.
Great authentic tacos, probably the best you can get in Vancouver.
45 residents recomanen
La Taqueria Pinche Taco
322 W Hastings St
45 residents recomanen
Great authentic tacos, probably the best you can get in Vancouver.
Great place to grab a gin-based cocktail.
29 residents recomanen
Juniper Restaurant & Bar
185 Keefer St
29 residents recomanen
Great place to grab a gin-based cocktail.
Get a currywurst at this adorably little sausage spot.
48 residents recomanen
Bestie
105 E Pender St
48 residents recomanen
Get a currywurst at this adorably little sausage spot.
Chewy and crispy belgian waffles with a wide selection of toppings.
63 residents recomanen
Nero Belgian Waffle Bar
1703 Robson St
63 residents recomanen
Chewy and crispy belgian waffles with a wide selection of toppings.
One of the only places in the city that grinds their own meat, therefore making it possible to do a medium-rare burger. They keep it simple and delicious.
111 residents recomanen
Pourhouse Restaurant
162 Water St
111 residents recomanen
One of the only places in the city that grinds their own meat, therefore making it possible to do a medium-rare burger. They keep it simple and delicious.
It's like a bakery candyland, everything here is crazy good!
88 residents recomanen
Purebread
159 W Hastings St
88 residents recomanen
It's like a bakery candyland, everything here is crazy good!
A more affordable option for aburi (seared) sushi compared to the more higher-end Minami or Miku.
95 residents recomanen
Kishimoto Japanese Restaurant
2054 Commercial Dr
95 residents recomanen
A more affordable option for aburi (seared) sushi compared to the more higher-end Minami or Miku.
West Coast fine dining, Hawksworth does not disappoint.
85 residents recomanen
Hawksworth Restaurant
801 W Georgia St
85 residents recomanen
West Coast fine dining, Hawksworth does not disappoint.
Casual west coast fares from the sister restaurant of Hawksworth.
51 residents recomanen
Nightingale
1017 W Hastings St
51 residents recomanen
Casual west coast fares from the sister restaurant of Hawksworth.
Mango shaved ice!
Snowy Village Dessert Cafe
1696 Robson St
Mango shaved ice!
One of my favourite restaurtants, a perfect representation of what Vancouver has to offer—west coast asian-inspired food. Amazing cocktails as well.
46 residents recomanen
Pidgin Restaurant
350 Carrall St
46 residents recomanen
One of my favourite restaurtants, a perfect representation of what Vancouver has to offer—west coast asian-inspired food. Amazing cocktails as well.

Drinks & Nightlife

Solid japanese izakaya with west coast fusion.
15 residents recomanen
Hapa Izakaya - Robson
1479 Robson Street
15 residents recomanen
Solid japanese izakaya with west coast fusion.
Hands down some of the best cocktails in the world in a old Chinese apothecary room.
250 residents recomanen
The Keefer Bar
135 Keefer St
250 residents recomanen
Hands down some of the best cocktails in the world in a old Chinese apothecary room.
53 residents recomanen
Fortune Sound Club
147 E Pender St
53 residents recomanen
9 residents recomanen
Opus Bar
350 Davie St
9 residents recomanen
Ran by award-winning mixologist Lauren Mote.
29 residents recomanen
Uva Wine & Cocktail Bar
900 Seymour St
29 residents recomanen
Ran by award-winning mixologist Lauren Mote.
Beautiful brewery with a great food selection as well.
307 residents recomanen
33 Acres Brewing Company
15 W 8th Ave
307 residents recomanen
Beautiful brewery with a great food selection as well.
Try their elderflower saison if it's in season. (Part of East Van's cluster of breweries.)
107 residents recomanen
Strange Fellows Brewing Company
1345 Clark Dr
107 residents recomanen
Try their elderflower saison if it's in season. (Part of East Van's cluster of breweries.)
(Part of East Van's cluster of breweries.)
83 residents recomanen
Bomber Brewing
1488 Adanac St
83 residents recomanen
(Part of East Van's cluster of breweries.)
One of the bigger local breweries. (Part of East Van's cluster of breweries.)
130 residents recomanen
Parallel 49 Brewing Company
1950 Triumph St
130 residents recomanen
One of the bigger local breweries. (Part of East Van's cluster of breweries.)
(Part of East Van's cluster of breweries.)
27 residents recomanen
Callister Brewing Co
1338 Franklin St
27 residents recomanen
(Part of East Van's cluster of breweries.)
(Part of East Van's cluster of breweries.)
62 residents recomanen
Powell Brewery
1357 Powell St
62 residents recomanen
(Part of East Van's cluster of breweries.)
(Part of East Van's cluster of breweries.)
61 residents recomanen
Storm Brewing LTD.
310 Commercial Drive
61 residents recomanen
(Part of East Van's cluster of breweries.)
(Part of East Van's cluster of breweries.)
60 residents recomanen
Off the Rail Brewing
1351 Adanac St
60 residents recomanen
(Part of East Van's cluster of breweries.)
This location is fairly new and it's looks fantastic! They have more food options than the typically brewery.
60 residents recomanen
Red Truck Beer Company
295 E 1st Ave
60 residents recomanen
This location is fairly new and it's looks fantastic! They have more food options than the typically brewery.
The perfect wine and charcuterie bar.
63 residents recomanen
Salt Tasting Room
227 W Pender St
63 residents recomanen
The perfect wine and charcuterie bar.
Southern comfort food, great cocktails, and live music!
21 residents recomanen
Revel Room Supper Club & Live Music Restaurant
238 Abbott St
21 residents recomanen
Southern comfort food, great cocktails, and live music!

Parks & Nature

Rent a bike and go along the seawall!
2658 residents recomanen
Parc Stanley
610 Pipeline Rd
2658 residents recomanen
Rent a bike and go along the seawall!
235 residents recomanen
Sunset Beach
Beach Ave
235 residents recomanen
537 residents recomanen
Platja de la Badia d'Anglaterra
Beach Avenue
537 residents recomanen

Shopping

Well-curated boutique!
Blubird
1108 Alberni St
Well-curated boutique!
Street of global brands like Sephora, H&M, Aritzia (huge flagship of the Vancouver-based brand), etc.
789 residents recomanen
Robson Street
1155 Robson St
789 residents recomanen
Street of global brands like Sephora, H&M, Aritzia (huge flagship of the Vancouver-based brand), etc.
Neighourhood filled with small local boutiques and very good food/nightlife scene!
1068 residents recomanen
Gastown
1068 residents recomanen
Neighourhood filled with small local boutiques and very good food/nightlife scene!

Essentials

726 residents recomanen
Whole Foods Market
510 W 8th Ave
726 residents recomanen
425 residents recomanen
Urban Fare
177 Davie St
425 residents recomanen
692 residents recomanen
Shoppers Drug Mart
1006 Homer St
692 residents recomanen

Getting Around

94 residents recomanen
Burrard
94 residents recomanen
105 residents recomanen
Vancouver City Centre Station
105 residents recomanen
61 residents recomanen
Spokes Bicycle Rentals
1798 W Georgia St
61 residents recomanen
7 residents recomanen
Bikes on Robson
1531 Robson St
7 residents recomanen

Sightseeing

80 residents recomanen
Coal Harbour
80 residents recomanen