Guidebook for Vancouver

Matt
Guidebook for Vancouver

Food Scene

Super cute little Japanese cafe. Really great coffee / tea / matcha drinks, great food, and just a really good vibe. The decor is almost all handmade by the family that runs the place. TIP Definitely have the Tuna Tataki (on salad or rice) and add the +$3 Lunch Set. Comes with a tiny soup of the day, tiny fermented veg, and an assortment of treats.
8 locals recommend
Basho Cafe
2007 East Hastings Street
8 locals recommend
Super cute little Japanese cafe. Really great coffee / tea / matcha drinks, great food, and just a really good vibe. The decor is almost all handmade by the family that runs the place. TIP Definitely have the Tuna Tataki (on salad or rice) and add the +$3 Lunch Set. Comes with a tiny soup of the day, tiny fermented veg, and an assortment of treats.
Great Italian.
50 locals recommend
Campagnolo Roma
2297 East Hastings Street
50 locals recommend
Great Italian.
A Vancouver coffee staple.
490 locals recommend
JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
3010 Main St
490 locals recommend
A Vancouver coffee staple.
Great coffee spot. Closest one to the apartment too!
21 locals recommend
Far Out Coffee Post
2173 Dundas St
21 locals recommend
Great coffee spot. Closest one to the apartment too!
79 locals recommend
Platform 7 Coffee
2331 E Hastings St
79 locals recommend
Great diner. On weekends, the brunch line is out of control... be warned.
166 locals recommend
The Red Wagon
2128 E Hastings St
166 locals recommend
Great diner. On weekends, the brunch line is out of control... be warned.
Great local roastery. Really great coffee and a beautiful space tucked on a sidestreet around the corner from Basho.
73 locals recommend
Pallet Coffee Roasters
323 Semlin Dr
73 locals recommend
Great local roastery. Really great coffee and a beautiful space tucked on a sidestreet around the corner from Basho.

Drinks & Nightlife

Closest bar to the apartment.
37 locals recommend
Jackalopes Neighbourhood Dive
2257 E Hastings St
37 locals recommend
Closest bar to the apartment.
The best dive bar in Vancouver. A bit out of the immediate neighbourhood, but if you find yourself on Main St, definitely pop in for a drink.
94 locals recommend
The Narrow Lounge
1898 Main St
94 locals recommend
The best dive bar in Vancouver. A bit out of the immediate neighbourhood, but if you find yourself on Main St, definitely pop in for a drink.
Best craft beer selection in Vancouver and a really great vibe. Great food too.
207 locals recommend
Alibi Room
157 Alexander St
207 locals recommend
Best craft beer selection in Vancouver and a really great vibe. Great food too.

Parks & Nature

A Vancouver staple. Walk through the trails, ride bikes along the sea-wall. Its beautiful here.
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline Rd
2658 locals recommend
A Vancouver staple. Walk through the trails, ride bikes along the sea-wall. Its beautiful here.
Great little park on the beach in our neighbourhood with a public pool. A quick walk from the apartment. Bring a blanket and some snacks/beers, soak up some sun on the grass, go for a dip.
35 locals recommend
New Brighton Park
35 locals recommend
Great little park on the beach in our neighbourhood with a public pool. A quick walk from the apartment. Bring a blanket and some snacks/beers, soak up some sun on the grass, go for a dip.

Shopping

Best vintage store in Vancouver.
20 locals recommend
Mintage
1714 Commercial Dr
20 locals recommend
Best vintage store in Vancouver.

Essentials

Best healthy organic market in the neighbourhood for all your produce / grocery needs.
153 locals recommend
Donald's Market
2342 E Hastings St
153 locals recommend
Best healthy organic market in the neighbourhood for all your produce / grocery needs.