Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
A fresh and delicious Mexican restaurant with a great atmosphere. Eat the churros for dessert. $$
62 abantu bendawo batusa
Los Cuervos Taqueria & Cantina
603 KingswayA fresh and delicious Mexican restaurant with a great atmosphere. Eat the churros for dessert. $$
Matchstick Fraser St.
639 E 15th AveAlmond croissant $
Pizzeria Barbarella
654 E BroadwayThin crust, wood fired pizza; the best! $$
A cute spot for coffee, a paper, and a cinnamon bun, just a block away. $
48 abantu bendawo batusa
Our Town Cafe
255 E BroadwayA cute spot for coffee, a paper, and a cinnamon bun, just a block away. $
A 24-hour South Indian restaurant that is very popular in our neighbourhood. They have half-price dosas on Monday nights and a cricket game is always on TV. $
49 abantu bendawo batusa
House Of Dosas
1391 KingswayA 24-hour South Indian restaurant that is very popular in our neighbourhood. They have half-price dosas on Monday nights and a cricket game is always on TV. $
A very clean, and very tasty Vietnamese restaurant, just across the street. Our neighbour works here so we like to visit, and their spring rolls and Vietnamese iced coffee are the best. $
20 abantu bendawo batusa
Green Lemongrass
1086 KingswayA very clean, and very tasty Vietnamese restaurant, just across the street. Our neighbour works here so we like to visit, and their spring rolls and Vietnamese iced coffee are the best. $
The best French food in a charming corner of our neighbourhood. You should make a reservation. $$$
203 abantu bendawo batusa
Les Faux Bourgeois
663 E 15th AveThe best French food in a charming corner of our neighbourhood. You should make a reservation. $$$
Jethro's Fine Grub
Best breakfast! $$
Locally roasted coffee and fresh baked goods: their cinnamon bun is our favourite in the city. Each location reflects the character of the neighbourhood and there is an outdoor space to sit. $
490 abantu bendawo batusa
JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
3010 Main StLocally roasted coffee and fresh baked goods: their cinnamon bun is our favourite in the city. Each location reflects the character of the neighbourhood and there is an outdoor space to sit. $
MeeT on Main
4288 Main StreetIf you're vegetarian or vegan, this is the best. $
The best of East Van and the very best Italian food, served family style. The space is beautifully designed and the staff are passionate about food and drink. Make a reservation. $$$
180 abantu bendawo batusa
Osteria Savio Volpe
615 KingswayThe best of East Van and the very best Italian food, served family style. The space is beautifully designed and the staff are passionate about food and drink. Make a reservation. $$$
Everything Else
Earnest Icecream is the best. They make small batch ice cream in seasonal flavours. They serve espressos and affogatos, too. Must try flavours: salted caramel, butter pecan, or london fog.
353 abantu bendawo batusa
Earnest Ice Cream
3992 Fraser StEarnest Icecream is the best. They make small batch ice cream in seasonal flavours. They serve espressos and affogatos, too. Must try flavours: salted caramel, butter pecan, or london fog.
A lovely park for a nice walk, or a quick splash in the water. Fun for dogs and kids too.
192 abantu bendawo batusa
Trout Lake Beach
A lovely park for a nice walk, or a quick splash in the water. Fun for dogs and kids too.
If you're gluten free, this is the best. It's mostly a bakery, but they make gluten free ice cream sandwiches, too! $
42 abantu bendawo batusa
The Gluten Free Epicurean
633 E 15th AveIf you're gluten free, this is the best. It's mostly a bakery, but they make gluten free ice cream sandwiches, too! $
Essentials
A simple, independent grocery store with local, organic, and special diet foods. They package their own bulk food too.
73 abantu bendawo batusa
Famous Foods
1595 KingswayA simple, independent grocery store with local, organic, and special diet foods. They package their own bulk food too.