Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
One of my favourite coffee shops. Where the hip/funky locals go. Free Wifi.
93 locals recommend
Greenhorn
994 Nicola StOne of my favourite coffee shops. Where the hip/funky locals go. Free Wifi.
Boutique Italian gem…with a gorgeous outdoor patio, hidden in the neighbourhood. Must make reservations. Martini's are only $6 Sunday-Thursday after 5pm. The Lychee Martini is AMAZING.
19 locals recommend
Adesso
1906 Haro StreetBoutique Italian gem…with a gorgeous outdoor patio, hidden in the neighbourhood. Must make reservations. Martini's are only $6 Sunday-Thursday after 5pm. The Lychee Martini is AMAZING.
The best place to watch the sunset, over a glass of wine….or better yet, a BELLINI! (which are just $4, during their Happy Hours: Mon-Fri 3 to 6 pm
& Sun-Thurs 9pm to close)
249 locals recommend
Cactus Club Cafe
1790 Beach AveThe best place to watch the sunset, over a glass of wine….or better yet, a BELLINI! (which are just $4, during their Happy Hours: Mon-Fri 3 to 6 pm
& Sun-Thurs 9pm to close)
Best Thai Food in Vancouver. They have an incredible Happy Hour menu (all appetizers in their main menu are 50% off between 3-6pm)
29 locals recommend
SalaThai
888 Burrard StBest Thai Food in Vancouver. They have an incredible Happy Hour menu (all appetizers in their main menu are 50% off between 3-6pm)
A nice, upper scale restaurant where you can enjoy great, local seafood. I saw Goldie Hawn there last time :) Being seated outside on the patio in the day is ideal.
145 locals recommend
Cardero's Restaurant
1583 Coal Harbour QuayA nice, upper scale restaurant where you can enjoy great, local seafood. I saw Goldie Hawn there last time :) Being seated outside on the patio in the day is ideal.
A high-energy, fun, authentic Japanese izakaya (tapas bar). Reservations recommended (604-685-8817) but not accepted Fridays & Saturdays between 6-10pm
42 locals recommend
Guu with Garlic
1698 Robson StA high-energy, fun, authentic Japanese izakaya (tapas bar). Reservations recommended (604-685-8817) but not accepted Fridays & Saturdays between 6-10pm
My favourite Vietnamese restaurant. Great service & value. I recommend the coconut curry chicken soup, honey garlic pork meal with spring rolls, or rare steak pho (noodle soup).
Ongba Vietnamese Eatery ( Café Phin And Pho)
976 Denman StMy favourite Vietnamese restaurant. Great service & value. I recommend the coconut curry chicken soup, honey garlic pork meal with spring rolls, or rare steak pho (noodle soup).
Chill Winston
3 Alexander StreetA great front patio to take in the views of Gastown
One of my 2 favourite coffee shops in Gastown. Fresh bread made in an open kitchen. Free wifi.
65 locals recommend
Nelson the Seagull
315 Carrall StOne of my 2 favourite coffee shops in Gastown. Fresh bread made in an open kitchen. Free wifi.
One of my 2 favourite coffee shops in Gastown. Great cozy atmosphere & concept. Feels like a cozy, funky living room. Free wifi.
13 locals recommend
Lost + Found Cafe
33 W Hastings StOne of my 2 favourite coffee shops in Gastown. Great cozy atmosphere & concept. Feels like a cozy, funky living room. Free wifi.
Awesome restaurant/bar for delicious food or a sophisticated drink
371 locals recommend
Chambar Restaurant
568 Beatty StreetAwesome restaurant/bar for delicious food or a sophisticated drink
Awesome patio & view of Vancouver! Take the little aqua bus/False Creek Ferry from Sunset beach to Granville Island.
41 locals recommend
Bridges Restaurant
1696 Duranleau StAwesome patio & view of Vancouver! Take the little aqua bus/False Creek Ferry from Sunset beach to Granville Island.
Essentials
Brandon & Joanny's No Frills
1030 Denman StCheapest grocery store in the neighbourhood!
Sightseeing
A fun, scenic way to get to Granville Island. (And much cheaper than a taxi!) You can also have the option to get an all-day-pass and have a beautiful mini-tour around the inlet!
26 locals recommend
Aquatic Centre Ferry Dock station
A fun, scenic way to get to Granville Island. (And much cheaper than a taxi!) You can also have the option to get an all-day-pass and have a beautiful mini-tour around the inlet!
An absolute MUST during your stay in Vancouver. I recommend not going on a weekend, if possible (very crowded).
1659 locals recommend
Granville Island
An absolute MUST during your stay in Vancouver. I recommend not going on a weekend, if possible (very crowded).
World renowned! Great for a rainy day, educational activity
502 locals recommend
Museum of Anthropology
6393 NW Marine DrWorld renowned! Great for a rainy day, educational activity
English Bay Beach
Beach AvenueGreat place to eat take-out, relax, or people-watch.
Drinks & Nightlife
A super fun, casual, bar where the locals go. Friendly staff, great atmosphere and AMAZING pulled-pork nachos!!
91 locals recommend
Score on Davie
1262 Davie StA super fun, casual, bar where the locals go. Friendly staff, great atmosphere and AMAZING pulled-pork nachos!!
The Diamond
6 Powell StGreat place to enjoy a cocktail
Favorite (hidden) craft beer spot… with over 100 different beers on tap. Awesome atmosphere-- where the locals go! They also have an amazing smoked salmon eggs benedict brunch (brunch Sat & Sun only)
207 locals recommend
Alibi Room
157 Alexander StFavorite (hidden) craft beer spot… with over 100 different beers on tap. Awesome atmosphere-- where the locals go! They also have an amazing smoked salmon eggs benedict brunch (brunch Sat & Sun only)
A fun, vibrant, true local bar… filled with young people from Kitsilano (beach, yoga, health, sporty people!)…Great place to catch the game, or have a beer after a day at the beach (across the street)
191 locals recommend
Local Kitsilano
2210 Cornwall AveA fun, vibrant, true local bar… filled with young people from Kitsilano (beach, yoga, health, sporty people!)…Great place to catch the game, or have a beer after a day at the beach (across the street)
Everything Else
A cute, local, sustainable way to get organic fruits & veggies every Saturday from 9am -2pm
22 locals recommend
West End Farmers Market
1100 Comox StA cute, local, sustainable way to get organic fruits & veggies every Saturday from 9am -2pm
Stanley Park Pitch & Putt
2099 Beach AveFree, beautiful courts to play on!
Kitsilano Pool is Vancouver's only saltwater swimming pool. The outdoor summer pool is located near the beach, cafés, and neighbourhood of Kitsilano.
145 locals recommend
Kitsilano Pool
2305 Cornwall AveKitsilano Pool is Vancouver's only saltwater swimming pool. The outdoor summer pool is located near the beach, cafés, and neighbourhood of Kitsilano.
Shopping
If you need something super cheap for your daily life. Here is your cheapest option!
6 locals recommend
Dollarama
2201 KingswayIf you need something super cheap for your daily life. Here is your cheapest option!