Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Good all round bar and restaurant. Daily drink specials and a menu that should suit almost everyone. Similar to Cactus Club and Earls, good decor
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
JOEY Broadway
1424 West BroadwayGood all round bar and restaurant. Daily drink specials and a menu that should suit almost everyone. Similar to Cactus Club and Earls, good decor
Indian cuisine, and world famous chef. Now a dragon on Dragon's Den
264 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Vij's
3106 Cambie StreetIndian cuisine, and world famous chef. Now a dragon on Dragon's Den
Best and best priced sushi I've ever found in Vancouver. I used to live a block and a half away and I love this place. Call in advance or drop in. Quick and friendly. Only serve wild salmon too!
Kisokoma Japanese Restaurant
805 W BroadwayBest and best priced sushi I've ever found in Vancouver. I used to live a block and a half away and I love this place. Call in advance or drop in. Quick and friendly. Only serve wild salmon too!
Great barbecued meats. Go on Fridays for the specials
26 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Memphis Blues Barbeque House
1342 Commercial DrGreat barbecued meats. Go on Fridays for the specials
Very healthy brown rice sushi with lots of vegan and high protein options. Healthy fast food.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shizenya Restaurant on Broadway
1333 W BroadwayVery healthy brown rice sushi with lots of vegan and high protein options. Healthy fast food.
Consistently good menu and service, but go to the location on Broadway and Laurel (east on Broadway) rather than this one.
23 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cactus Club Cafe West Broadway
1530 West BroadwayConsistently good menu and service, but go to the location on Broadway and Laurel (east on Broadway) rather than this one.
Good patio space, tough to find parking, great for sun in the afternoon
251 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Earls Kitchen + Bar
6070 Silver DrGood patio space, tough to find parking, great for sun in the afternoon
Freshii
1185 W Georgia StA great healthy takeaway option. Closes early.
STEAK! With twice baked potato and a big glass of red wine
10 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Thurlow Keg
1499 Anderson StreetSTEAK! With twice baked potato and a big glass of red wine
Pekoe Tea Lounge
895 W BroadwayNow serving coffee, but go for the tea. Tons to choose from, always peaceful
Everywhere, but here is just one of 400 locations in Vancouver
323 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Starbucks
1752 Commercial DrEverywhere, but here is just one of 400 locations in Vancouver
Purebread
159 W Hastings StBest cake in Vancouver, no question
Menu was so-so for a while but they've pulled it back again. Good wine selection
109 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Chill Winston
3 Alexander StreetMenu was so-so for a while but they've pulled it back again. Good wine selection
Starbucks
1752 Commercial DrAnother one
Royal Seoul House Restaurant
1215 W BroadwayTraditional Koren food with sunken tables
Sushi Dragon
614 W BroadwayHandy nearby sushi place
Bar and restaurant similar to Cactus club
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rogue Kitchen & Wetbar
602 W BroadwayBar and restaurant similar to Cactus club
Great place, small patio, consistently good service and good variety on menu. Cosy booths.
180 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cactus Club Cafe
357 Davie StGreat place, small patio, consistently good service and good variety on menu. Cosy booths.
Great view of the North Shore mountains from the upstairs patio
67 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Milestones
2425 Cambie StGreat view of the North Shore mountains from the upstairs patio
Shopping
Quintessential Vancouver bookstore, with Starbucks next door
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Indigo
2505 Granville StQuintessential Vancouver bookstore, with Starbucks next door
Lord's Shoes and Apparel
2932 Granville StFor all the shoes you ever wanted
Williams-Sonoma
2903 Granville StWine glasses and more
Urban Barn Granville
2935 Granville StFurniture and furnishings
The best throws and blankets ever (the ones in my apartment, both on the sofa and bed). Expensive but worth it.
Restoration Hardware
2555 Granville StreetThe best throws and blankets ever (the ones in my apartment, both on the sofa and bed). Expensive but worth it.
Future Shop
1740 W BroadwayFor any gadgets
Save-On-Foods
2308 Cambie StGood all round grocery store
Best bargain hunting for both clothes and home decor
29 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Winners
798 Granville StBest bargain hunting for both clothes and home decor
Essentials
For everything you forgot to bring with you and basic groceries. All toiletries, cosmetics and basic foods you will need. Also get your transit pass booklets here.
692 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Shoppers Drug Mart
1006 Homer StFor everything you forgot to bring with you and basic groceries. All toiletries, cosmetics and basic foods you will need. Also get your transit pass booklets here.
Fine foods and over-priced basics. Come her for the cakes, but buy the basics elsewhere
55 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Meinhardt Fine Foods
3002 Granville StFine foods and over-priced basics. Come her for the cakes, but buy the basics elsewhere
Best place for all your basic groceries in walking distance, or get transit via the 99 or 9, stay on the side of Broadway closest to the apartment to get there (south side)
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Safeway City Square
555 West 12th AvenueBest place for all your basic groceries in walking distance, or get transit via the 99 or 9, stay on the side of Broadway closest to the apartment to get there (south side)
For specialty foods and takeaway food
726 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Whole Foods Market
510 W 8th AveFor specialty foods and takeaway food
Everything Else
BCAA
2301 Cambie StFor any last minute car insurance items
Muse Hair & Beauty Salon
3020 Cambie StGreat hair salon
Best ski resort close to home. From the apartment, go over Burrard or Granville bridge, head west (left as you face the mountains) following Pacific boulevard around English bay, ~ 35 mins journey
370 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Área de esquí de Cypress Mountain
6000 Cypress Bowl RdBest ski resort close to home. From the apartment, go over Burrard or Granville bridge, head west (left as you face the mountains) following Pacific boulevard around English bay, ~ 35 mins journey
Bank, very helpful for everything, and ATMs
33 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
TD Canada Trust Branch and ATM
1689 Manitoba StBank, very helpful for everything, and ATMs
Jam packed in summer. More to be seen than to relax
847 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque de la Playa Kitsilano
1499 Arbutus StJam packed in summer. More to be seen than to relax
The best beach in Vancouver. Come by noon in summer to find parking. Beautiful any time of year. Great for volleyball
44 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Locarno Beach
The best beach in Vancouver. Come by noon in summer to find parking. Beautiful any time of year. Great for volleyball
Just before locarno, accessible by bus along west 4th
337 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Parque de la Playa de Jericó
3941 Point Grey RdJust before locarno, accessible by bus along west 4th
Arts & Culture
Best value massage in Vancouver I have found so far. Go Monday to Thursday for a bargain foot or full body massage. There can be a little background noise but they are good, best value for money.
Sole Spa Reflexology & Foot Massage Lounge Inc
3086 Cambie StBest value massage in Vancouver I have found so far. Go Monday to Thursday for a bargain foot or full body massage. There can be a little background noise but they are good, best value for money.
Even if you're not into yoga, cannot beat the views over the water in a morning summer class from the glass-walled studio
12 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Semperviva Yoga - Sea Centre
1333 Johnston StEven if you're not into yoga, cannot beat the views over the water in a morning summer class from the glass-walled studio
Sightseeing
Take the gondola up (from $10 to $13 each way) or, if fit (really fit), do the Grouse grind (April to September every year) and reward yourself with beer and views at the top.
1038 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Grouse Mountain
6400 Nancy Greene WayTake the gondola up (from $10 to $13 each way) or, if fit (really fit), do the Grouse grind (April to September every year) and reward yourself with beer and views at the top.
I would say groceries but even for sightseeing it's great. Be aware: groceries are not cheap here. Recommendations: get a spinach bagel at the bagel place, check out the chocolate fountain
470 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Granville Island Public Market
1689 Johnston StI would say groceries but even for sightseeing it's great. Be aware: groceries are not cheap here. Recommendations: get a spinach bagel at the bagel place, check out the chocolate fountain
Drinks & Nightlife
Vera's Burger on Broadway
1455 West BroadwayGood burgers