Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Right under the apartment. Good if you want a quick, cheap and convenient bite to eat. Not the best in the city but gets the job done.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
A Taste Of Vietnam
1016 W BroadwayRight under the apartment. Good if you want a quick, cheap and convenient bite to eat. Not the best in the city but gets the job done.
Sushi place with options for vegans and vegetarians. Brown rice and quinoa sushi with sustainably-sourced fish that won't break the bank.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shizenya Restaurant on Broadway
1333 W BroadwaySushi place with options for vegans and vegetarians. Brown rice and quinoa sushi with sustainably-sourced fish that won't break the bank.
Authentic and hip taco joint. Always buzzing. Vegetarian options.
96 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Taqueria Pinche Taco Shop
2450 Yukon StAuthentic and hip taco joint. Always buzzing. Vegetarian options.
McDonald's
2909 Grandview HwySelf-explanatory!
Pan-Asian cuisine. Try the ginger beef. Friendly service.
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Red Ginger Asian Cuisine
967 W BroadwayPan-Asian cuisine. Try the ginger beef. Friendly service.
Raga Restaurant
1177 W BroadwayA nice sit-down Indian restaurant.
Hip local coffee joint. Decent amount of seating though it does get busy. No wifi.
45 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Elysian Coffee - Broadway
590 W BroadwayHip local coffee joint. Decent amount of seating though it does get busy. No wifi.
Hearty fare inspired by First Nations cuisine. Highly rated on Yelp.
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Salmon n' Bannock
1128 W BroadwayHearty fare inspired by First Nations cuisine. Highly rated on Yelp.
All-you-can-eat sushi place. Try their late night and lunch menus for a cheaper option. Also has a la carte.
Tomokazu
1128 W BroadwayAll-you-can-eat sushi place. Try their late night and lunch menus for a cheaper option. Also has a la carte.
Local chain offering casual fine dining with a West Coast twist.
180 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cactus Club Cafe
357 Davie StLocal chain offering casual fine dining with a West Coast twist.
Authentic place to grab handmade Chinese noodles and other dishes.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shaolin Noodle House
656 W BroadwayAuthentic place to grab handmade Chinese noodles and other dishes.
Bubble Queen
3208 Oak StClassic bubble tea with lots of creative options.
Tasty and modern breakfast/brunch joint that's always busy. Specializes in eggs benny. Only open till 3 pm.
109 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Yolks
1598 E Hastings StTasty and modern breakfast/brunch joint that's always busy. Specializes in eggs benny. Only open till 3 pm.
Japanese barbecue where you grill the meat yourself. Fun and lively atmosphere. They have happy hour specials.
48 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Gyu-Kaku Japanese BBQ
888 Nelson StJapanese barbecue where you grill the meat yourself. Fun and lively atmosphere. They have happy hour specials.
A hidden neighbourhood gem. Upscale speciality pizza with a nice atmosphere. Local beers on tap.
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Corduroy Pie Company
758 W 16th AveA hidden neighbourhood gem. Upscale speciality pizza with a nice atmosphere. Local beers on tap.
Because it's open till 2 AM there's always a crowd for late-night bubble tea and Hong Kong-style comfort food and snacks. Service is hit or miss.
Soho Tea Room
3466 Cambie StBecause it's open till 2 AM there's always a crowd for late-night bubble tea and Hong Kong-style comfort food and snacks. Service is hit or miss.
Huge beer menu. Cosy atmosphere and good service. Also has brunch on weekends.
91 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
BierCraft Bistro
3305 Cambie StHuge beer menu. Cosy atmosphere and good service. Also has brunch on weekends.
Fun and modern with the classics and as well as creative seasonal flavours. If it's a sunny day expect a long but fast-moving line in this beloved neighbourhood ice cream spot.
130 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rain or Shine Ice Cream
1926 W 4th AveFun and modern with the classics and as well as creative seasonal flavours. If it's a sunny day expect a long but fast-moving line in this beloved neighbourhood ice cream spot.
Constantly ranked as one of top Chinese/dim sum restaurants in Vancouver and is always busy so reservations are recommended. They also do dim sum during weekdays.
21 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dynasty Seafood Restaurant
108-777 W BroadwayConstantly ranked as one of top Chinese/dim sum restaurants in Vancouver and is always busy so reservations are recommended. They also do dim sum during weekdays.
I haven't been here but would to remiss not to mention it as it has a reputation to be the best (and most expensive) sushi in Vancouver.
52 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tojo's Restaurant
1133 West BroadwayI haven't been here but would to remiss not to mention it as it has a reputation to be the best (and most expensive) sushi in Vancouver.
Japanese izakaya serving up tapas in an lively and authentic setting. Gets busy so reservations recommended.
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Suika Japanese Restaurant
1626 W BroadwayJapanese izakaya serving up tapas in an lively and authentic setting. Gets busy so reservations recommended.
Modern take on Indian cuisine. Very popular so gets busy during peak hours. The lamb popsicles are the star here.
264 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vij's
3106 Cambie StreetModern take on Indian cuisine. Very popular so gets busy during peak hours. The lamb popsicles are the star here.
Essentials
Premium grocery store with lots of options for dietary restrictions (vegan, gluten-free). Has hot food, prepackaged dinners and salad/juice bar. Free underground parking validated with purchase.
726 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whole Foods Market
510 W 8th AvePremium grocery store with lots of options for dietary restrictions (vegan, gluten-free). Has hot food, prepackaged dinners and salad/juice bar. Free underground parking validated with purchase.
Open 24 hours. Standard drug store with small grocery section with frozen food, snacks, milk, etc.
692 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shoppers Drug Mart
1006 Homer StOpen 24 hours. Standard drug store with small grocery section with frozen food, snacks, milk, etc.
A more economical alternative to Whole Foods. Free parking with validated receipt.
97 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Save-On-Foods
2308 Cambie StA more economical alternative to Whole Foods. Free parking with validated receipt.
Sightseeing
Iconic Vancouver attraction with a great view of the Granville Bridge. Artsy place with lots of galleries, restaurants, bars and a market. Easily walkable from my place.
1659 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Isla Granville
Iconic Vancouver attraction with a great view of the Granville Bridge. Artsy place with lots of galleries, restaurants, bars and a market. Easily walkable from my place.
Cool beach neighbourhood known for its active yogi citizens. Visit Kitsilano Beach Park. Walk along West 4th Ave for lots of shops and restaurants.
190 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Kitsilano
Cool beach neighbourhood known for its active yogi citizens. Visit Kitsilano Beach Park. Walk along West 4th Ave for lots of shops and restaurants.
Shopping
If you need anything electronics-related you can find it here.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Best Buy
2220 Cambie StIf you need anything electronics-related you can find it here.
Everything Else
Esso
4064 Fraser StClosest gas station.
For Canadians: self-explanatory. For others: a beloved Canadian chain. Famous for its coffee and donuts but has food options too.
191 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Tim Hortons
3463 Dunbar StFor Canadians: self-explanatory. For others: a beloved Canadian chain. Famous for its coffee and donuts but has food options too.