Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Super cute little Japanese cafe. Really great coffee / tea / matcha drinks, great food, and just a really good vibe. The decor is almost all handmade by the family that runs the place.
TIP
Definitely have the Tuna Tataki (on salad or rice) and add the +$3 Lunch Set. Comes with a tiny soup of the day, tiny fermented veg, and an assortment of treats.
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Basho Cafe
2007 East Hastings StreetSuper cute little Japanese cafe. Really great coffee / tea / matcha drinks, great food, and just a really good vibe. The decor is almost all handmade by the family that runs the place.
TIP
Definitely have the Tuna Tataki (on salad or rice) and add the +$3 Lunch Set. Comes with a tiny soup of the day, tiny fermented veg, and an assortment of treats.
Campagnolo Roma
2297 East Hastings StreetGreat Italian.
JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
3010 Main St A Vancouver coffee staple.
Far Out Coffee Post
2173 Dundas StGreat coffee spot. Closest one to the apartment too!
Platform 7 Coffee
2331 E Hastings StGreat diner. On weekends, the brunch line is out of control... be warned.
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The Red Wagon
2128 E Hastings StGreat diner. On weekends, the brunch line is out of control... be warned.
Great local roastery. Really great coffee and a beautiful space tucked on a sidestreet around the corner from Basho.
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Pallet Coffee Roasters
323 Semlin DrGreat local roastery. Really great coffee and a beautiful space tucked on a sidestreet around the corner from Basho.
Drinks & Nightlife
Jackalopes Neighbourhood Dive
2257 E Hastings StClosest bar to the apartment.
The best dive bar in Vancouver. A bit out of the immediate neighbourhood, but if you find yourself on Main St, definitely pop in for a drink.
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The Narrow Lounge
1898 Main StThe best dive bar in Vancouver. A bit out of the immediate neighbourhood, but if you find yourself on Main St, definitely pop in for a drink.
Best craft beer selection in Vancouver and a really great vibe. Great food too.
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Alibi Room
157 Alexander StBest craft beer selection in Vancouver and a really great vibe. Great food too.
Parks & Nature
A Vancouver staple. Walk through the trails, ride bikes along the sea-wall. Its beautiful here.
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I-Park ye-Stanley
610 Pipeline RdA Vancouver staple. Walk through the trails, ride bikes along the sea-wall. Its beautiful here.
Great little park on the beach in our neighbourhood with a public pool. A quick walk from the apartment. Bring a blanket and some snacks/beers, soak up some sun on the grass, go for a dip.
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New Brighton Park
Great little park on the beach in our neighbourhood with a public pool. A quick walk from the apartment. Bring a blanket and some snacks/beers, soak up some sun on the grass, go for a dip.
Shopping
Mintage
1714 Commercial DrBest vintage store in Vancouver.
Essentials
Best healthy organic market in the neighbourhood for all your produce / grocery needs.
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Donald's Market
2342 E Hastings StBest healthy organic market in the neighbourhood for all your produce / grocery needs.