Guidebook - Vancouver
Getting Around
Spyglass Dock
Spyglass PlaceA fun way to get to Granville Island or the West End!
Another option for getting around to Granville Island, Kitsilano, or the West End from the Main St Skytrain station.
54 locals recommend
Aquabus Ferry Ltd.
1587 Johnston StreetAnother option for getting around to Granville Island, Kitsilano, or the West End from the Main St Skytrain station.
Major transit hub with trains to downtown, YVR, and buses to UBC.
98 locals recommend
Commercial Platform 3 station
Major transit hub with trains to downtown, YVR, and buses to UBC.
Essentials
Famous Foods
1595 KingswayGreat health food store, bulk and more
Toby's Liquor Store- Commercial Drive
2733 Commercial DrClosest cold beer & wine store, sports bar
Closest government liquor store (a bit cheaper than cold beer & wine stores, but not cold)
256 locals recommend
BC Liquor Stores
4423 Main StClosest government liquor store (a bit cheaper than cold beer & wine stores, but not cold)
Liberty Wine Merchants
1622 Commercial DrFancy wines
Closest grocery and drug store, open 7am-midnight everyday. Starbucks inside too.
72 locals recommend
Safeway Broadway & Commercial
1780 E BroadwayClosest grocery and drug store, open 7am-midnight everyday. Starbucks inside too.
City Avenue Market
2279 Commercial DrNearby produce & health foods
Choices Markets
1202 Richards StGreat produce and alternative grocery choices
Everything Else
TD Canada Trust Branch and ATM
1689 Manitoba StFlat Fix Bike Shop
2496 Victoria DriveGreat little bike shop and perfect spot for a tune up!
Entertainment & Activities
Fitness center, ice skating rink, coffee shop, kids classes, and much more. Awesome kids playground, with sandbox and water button in summer.
50 locals recommend
Trout Lake Community Centre
3360 Victoria DrFitness center, ice skating rink, coffee shop, kids classes, and much more. Awesome kids playground, with sandbox and water button in summer.
Rio Theatre
1660 E BroadwayMovies & live music shows
Arts & Culture
Historic Theatre, The Cultch
1895 Venables StLocal live theatre
York Theatre, The Cultch
639 Commercial DrFood Scene
Turks Coffee Bar
1276 Commercial DrAward winning coffee
Great coffee, great vibe, chocolate whipped cream (need I say more?)
490 locals recommend
JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
3010 Main StGreat coffee, great vibe, chocolate whipped cream (need I say more?)
Havana Vancouver
1212 Commercial DrCuban fare, great outdoor patio
Cafe Du Soleil
1393 Commercial DrVegetarian, fast service, kid friendly
Wide selection of international cheeses, great deli sandwiches
52 locals recommend
La Grotta Del Formaggio
1791 Commercial DrWide selection of international cheeses, great deli sandwiches
Home of the Farmer's Market Nov-Apr. Check the website (eatlocal) for exact dates.
33 locals recommend
Vancouver Farmers Markets
1991 Grant StHome of the Farmer's Market Nov-Apr. Check the website (eatlocal) for exact dates.
Vegetarian & vegan Indian foods & salads buffet, vegan baked goods, health food store.
41 locals recommend
Sweet Cherubim
1105 Commercial DrVegetarian & vegan Indian foods & salads buffet, vegan baked goods, health food store.
Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria - Commercial Drive
1380 Commercial DrGreat kid friendly pizzeria
Marcello Ristorante & Pizzeria
1404 Commercial DrItalian flavour pizzeria, great ambiance.
Vibrant pizzeria, dinner only, always a lineup around the block!
159 locals recommend
Via Tevere Pizzeria
1190 Victoria DrVibrant pizzeria, dinner only, always a lineup around the block!
Dolce Amore
1588 Commercial DrBest gelato on The Drive
Fratelli Authentic Italian Baking
1795 Commercial DrBest baked goods!
La Mezcaleria
1622 Commercial DrFoodies delight Mexican cantina, also has breakfast and brunch!
Tacofino Commissary
2327 E Hastings StFinest Tacos in the land, super fun atmosphere.
One of the best for Szechuan food in Vancouver, good prices too.
26 locals recommend
ChongQing on Commercial
2808 Commercial DrOne of the best for Szechuan food in Vancouver, good prices too.
Very best sushi in East Van! Open for dinner only. Go early, there's always a lineup.
95 locals recommend
Kishimoto Japanese Restaurant
2054 Commercial DrVery best sushi in East Van! Open for dinner only. Go early, there's always a lineup.
Circus Play Cafe
1502 E 12th AveGreat for kids, awesome playspace! Plus good food and coffee.
Nat's New York Pizzeria
2684 W BroadwayFun place to get a slice and head to English Bay beach.
The Burrow
2781 Commercial DriveVegetarian, awesome breakfasts, all day, late night drinks
Mogu Fried Chicken
1012 Commercial DriveJapanese style fried chicken and skinny fries
The Cannibal Cafe
1818 Commercial DrBurger joint with great happy hour deals
LIVIA Forno e Vino
1399 Commercial DrEuropean vibe bakery, coffee, and aperitifs
FLOURIST
3433 Commercial StCommercial Street Cafe
3599 Commercial StCollective Goods Bistro & Grocer
3532 Commercial StreetShopping
Figaro's Garden
1896 Victoria DrGarden shop, lots of great indoor & outdoor finds. Westcoast seeds.
Puff East Side
1204 Commercial DrLocal smoke shop with great clothing
South China Seas
1502 Victoria DrExotic spices and cooking classes.
Artrageous Pictures and Framing
1256 Commercial DrGood greeting cards.
Mintage
1714 Commercial DrFun vintage clothing and accessories.
Little Earth Childrens Store
1009 Commercial DrChildren's goods, consignment clothing. Great little shop :)
Need a baby rattle or a uke? How about some guitar stings or a tambourine. Check them out and see what's shakin'.
Bonerattle Music
2012 Commercial DrNeed a baby rattle or a uke? How about some guitar stings or a tambourine. Check them out and see what's shakin'.
Spank Clothing
1027 Commercial DrStudio Full Bloom
1319 Commercial DriveBoutique experience flower shop
Gatley Lifestyle Store
1136 Commercial Dr