Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Motomachi Shokudo
740 Denman StBest Bamboo Charcoal Ramen ever!
Marutama Ra-men Canada / Westend
780 Bidwell StAmazing thin noodle ramen in chicken broth.
Delicious take-away Shawerma or Falafel. My favourite is the Chicken Plate, with veggie rice.
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Babylon Cafe
1156 Denman StDelicious take-away Shawerma or Falafel. My favourite is the Chicken Plate, with veggie rice.
A little pricey, but the view is so worth it. The food is amazing! Try for a spot on the patio, but if not, the downstairs bar is my favourite.
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Cactus Club Cafe
1790 Beach AveA little pricey, but the view is so worth it. The food is amazing! Try for a spot on the patio, but if not, the downstairs bar is my favourite.
Red Umbrella Cafe
1707 Davie StReally tasty breakfasts!
Simba’s Grill Ltd
3300 Boundary RoadAfrican fusion, delicous meat and veggie dishes.
Persian cuisine, with a nice sit down space. You can have Shawerma here too, but I recommend the #21, Grilled chicken and beef kabob, with Persian red berry rice. It's also licensed !
Mediterranean Grill
1152 Denman StPersian cuisine, with a nice sit down space. You can have Shawerma here too, but I recommend the #21, Grilled chicken and beef kabob, with Persian red berry rice. It's also licensed !
Score on Davie
1262 Davie StLively and friendly sport bar with delicious food!
Our favourite local Pizza Shop. Thinner crust, and really delicious!
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Nat's New York Pizzeria
2684 W BroadwayOur favourite local Pizza Shop. Thinner crust, and really delicious!
Shopping
Grocery store with lots of organic options. The deli counter is delicous, especially the roasted chicken.
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Earth Market
1722 Davie StGrocery store with lots of organic options. The deli counter is delicous, especially the roasted chicken.
Brandon & Joanny's No Frills
1030 Denman StCheaper Groceries
Arts & Culture
Iziko loMphumela
6393 NW Marine DrA little off the tourist track, but so worth the trip.
Getting Around
Here's the nice little boat that will take you to Granville Island. Just 5-10 minutes walk along the seawall to get there. Fare is about $3 per person.
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Aquatic Centre Ferry Dock station
Here's the nice little boat that will take you to Granville Island. Just 5-10 minutes walk along the seawall to get there. Fare is about $3 per person.
Parks & Nature
The Famous Nature's Stair Master. This is tough 1 to 2 hour hike, but worth the views! If you hike the Grind you get to the ride the Grouse Gondolo down for free! That's about a $35 ticket. Only open in Spring/Summer. Bring water and wear sensible hiking shoes.
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I-Grouse Grind Trail
6400 Nancy Greene WayThe Famous Nature's Stair Master. This is tough 1 to 2 hour hike, but worth the views! If you hike the Grind you get to the ride the Grouse Gondolo down for free! That's about a $35 ticket. Only open in Spring/Summer. Bring water and wear sensible hiking shoes.
Drinks & Nightlife
At top the 2nd Floor, with a great view of the Bay. This is a nice bar for a chillax drink and pub style food.
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Bayside Lounge
1755 Davie StAt top the 2nd Floor, with a great view of the Bay. This is a nice bar for a chillax drink and pub style food.