Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Hands down the most delicious noodles in Vancouver! 10/10!
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Peaceful Restaurant
43 E 5th AveHands down the most delicious noodles in Vancouver! 10/10!
Pete's Meat Inc
2817 Arbutus StAwesome fresh made sandwiches.
My favourite Sushi spot in the neighbourhood. Always fresh and delicious.
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Temaki Sushi
2156 W BroadwayMy favourite Sushi spot in the neighbourhood. Always fresh and delicious.
Incredible beer selection and a slammin menu. I recommend the burger, the beet salad and the chicken wings.
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Alibi Room
157 Alexander StIncredible beer selection and a slammin menu. I recommend the burger, the beet salad and the chicken wings.
Ask For Luigi Restaurant
305 Alexander StMy favourite Italian joint
A traditional Irish samwhich shop - out of this world. Try the pear, blue brie and prosciutto on a baguette... woah!
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Finch's
353 W Pender StA traditional Irish samwhich shop - out of this world. Try the pear, blue brie and prosciutto on a baguette... woah!
My favourite cup of coffee/americano in town. Also, very delicious baked goods & snacks.
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Elysian Coffee - Broadway
590 W BroadwayMy favourite cup of coffee/americano in town. Also, very delicious baked goods & snacks.
Unreeeeal. 11/10 if you're looking for something a little more upscale for dinner.
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GRUB
4328 Main StUnreeeeal. 11/10 if you're looking for something a little more upscale for dinner.
The Lion's Den Cafe
651 E 15th AveTry their sausage breakfast sandwhich. It's the best.
Tacofino Taco Bar
15 W Cordova StI love this place, the fish tacos are out of this world.
If you love Nachos, you have to try these. But go with the small. Trust me.
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The Foundation
2301 Main StreetIf you love Nachos, you have to try these. But go with the small. Trust me.
If you need a quick burrito, Budgies will never let you down. Vegetarian and so tasty that even meat lovers haunt this place. My fave is the Poser, add guacamole.
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Budgies Burritos
44 KingswayIf you need a quick burrito, Budgies will never let you down. Vegetarian and so tasty that even meat lovers haunt this place. My fave is the Poser, add guacamole.
Although it's out of the way, this place is a Vancouver legend. A million menu options and open 24 hours.
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Duffin's Donuts
1391 E 41st AveAlthough it's out of the way, this place is a Vancouver legend. A million menu options and open 24 hours.
Bestie
105 E Pender StSausages and fries. A Chinatown favourite.
Reliably yummy, mellow atmosphere and very tasty drinks.
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Cactus Club Cafe West Broadway
1530 West BroadwayReliably yummy, mellow atmosphere and very tasty drinks.
One of my favourite Vancouver diners. Maybe my number one. Helen's is always good, the coffee is incredible (actually), the pancakes are something else and there are jukeboxes at every table.
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Helen's Grill
4102 Main StOne of my favourite Vancouver diners. Maybe my number one. Helen's is always good, the coffee is incredible (actually), the pancakes are something else and there are jukeboxes at every table.
Incredible food, really cool atmosphere and an otherworldly drink selection. Don't miss this place.
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Six Acres
203 Carrall StIncredible food, really cool atmosphere and an otherworldly drink selection. Don't miss this place.
Gene Coffee Bar
2404 Main StA trendy coffee shop with great espresso.
The Ramen Butcher
223 E Georgia StTasty & reliable. Always a good bowl of Ramen here.
Bump N Grind Cafe
916 Commercial DrMy favourite coffee on the Drive.
Hands down, the yummiest burger I've had in Vancouver. The interior is all cool white art deco diner, and they serve incredible fountain pop from an old fashioned soda machine.
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Moderne Burger
865 W BroadwayHands down, the yummiest burger I've had in Vancouver. The interior is all cool white art deco diner, and they serve incredible fountain pop from an old fashioned soda machine.
Benny's Cafe
2505 West BroadwayIf you're a bagel lover, look no further...
Everything Else
I can't vouch for the coffee, but the French baked goods and sandwiches are out of this world.
Plaisir Sucré
2668 Arbutus StI can't vouch for the coffee, but the French baked goods and sandwiches are out of this world.
Great selection, really fresh produce and an endless selection of ready-made food options. They also have a slammin juice & smoothie bar.
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Whole Foods Market
510 W 8th AveGreat selection, really fresh produce and an endless selection of ready-made food options. They also have a slammin juice & smoothie bar.
Radicle Juice
3088 Main StreetBest smoothies in Vancouver!
A Vancouver classic. Don't miss this one - you're instantly transported from a busy city to the middle of the forest.
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I-Park ye-Stanley
610 Pipeline RdA Vancouver classic. Don't miss this one - you're instantly transported from a busy city to the middle of the forest.
Hadden Park
1905 Ogden AveA beautiful park for strolling, especially with kids or dogs.
So close to my place and some of the best mountain views I've seen in my city.
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Kitsilano Beach Park
1499 Arbutus StSo close to my place and some of the best mountain views I've seen in my city.
Don't Argue! Pizzeria
3240 Main StBest Pizza in Vancouver!
London Drugs
2696 E Hastings StA good go-to pharmacy.
The closest convenience & pharmacy to my place. Great and open late.
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Shoppers Drug Mart
1006 Homer StThe closest convenience & pharmacy to my place. Great and open late.
$45 for a 1hr full body massage that is really, really relaxing. If you're the stressed out type, this will set you straight!
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Golden Feet Reflexology
550 W Broadway$45 for a 1hr full body massage that is really, really relaxing. If you're the stressed out type, this will set you straight!
Joti's No Frills
310 W BroadwayA super-value grocery store, good for staple stuff.
If you're looking for the "unassuming pub" experience, Pat's is a local haunt that's been around forever and they'll surprise you with their great food. Cheap pints & live music on weekends.
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Pat's Pub
403 E Hastings StIf you're looking for the "unassuming pub" experience, Pat's is a local haunt that's been around forever and they'll surprise you with their great food. Cheap pints & live music on weekends.
I-Vancouver Art Gallery
750 Hornby StA must see, of course.
The Rio is pretty cool about showing awesome old movies, they're also licensed to serve booze.
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Rio Theatre
1660 E BroadwayThe Rio is pretty cool about showing awesome old movies, they're also licensed to serve booze.
Kitsilano Liquor Store
2289 W BroadwayA close local Liquor store.
Drinks & Nightlife
Nuba in Gastown
207 W Hastings StInspired Lebanese food, healthy and out of this world.
My favorite place for French in Vancouver. I die hard for their steak frites.
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Jules Bistro
216 Abbott StMy favorite place for French in Vancouver. I die hard for their steak frites.
Shopping
If you're looking to record shop, this is one of the three I would recommend. Fair prices and a great collection, sometimes hidden treasures!
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Audiopile
2016 Commercial DrIf you're looking to record shop, this is one of the three I would recommend. Fair prices and a great collection, sometimes hidden treasures!