Guidebook for Vancouver

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Guidebook for Vancouver

Food Scene

Casual, inexpensive, very fresh sushi. I'm a regular there. Initially recommended to me by a chef. $
Urban Sushi Cafe
562 Granville St
Casual, inexpensive, very fresh sushi. I'm a regular there. Initially recommended to me by a chef. $
Upscale, sublime sushi. For a celebratory occasion. The food is art, really. $$$
169 locals recommend
Miku Vancouver
200 Granville St
169 locals recommend
Upscale, sublime sushi. For a celebratory occasion. The food is art, really. $$$
Mid-priced, semi-casual, lively atmosphere with comfort food. $$
74 locals recommend
Italian Kitchen
860 Burrard St
74 locals recommend
Mid-priced, semi-casual, lively atmosphere with comfort food. $$
Upmarket but unpretentious restaurant, with delicious comfort food (most dishes involve pork) reservations recommended. $$
165 locals recommend
The Flying Pig Yaletown
1168 Hamilton Street
165 locals recommend
Upmarket but unpretentious restaurant, with delicious comfort food (most dishes involve pork) reservations recommended. $$
Upscale shops are nice to window shop during the day, and many restaurants if you're seeking a vibrant night scene.
483 locals recommend
Yaletown
483 locals recommend
Upscale shops are nice to window shop during the day, and many restaurants if you're seeking a vibrant night scene.
Delicious pastries and snacks in a modern, sleek environment.
85 locals recommend
Small Victory Bakery
1088 Homer St
85 locals recommend
Delicious pastries and snacks in a modern, sleek environment.
A decadent, well-priced, vast array of pastries and goodies that will satisfy any carb craving. $
88 locals recommend
Purebread
159 W Hastings St
88 locals recommend
A decadent, well-priced, vast array of pastries and goodies that will satisfy any carb craving. $
Gourmet coffee and Italian pizzas, soups and salads, which you buy by the custom size, vs. by the slice! There is one at Robson/Beatty (as well as Davie St.)
28 locals recommend
Sciué Italian Bakery Caffé
126 Davie St
28 locals recommend
Gourmet coffee and Italian pizzas, soups and salads, which you buy by the custom size, vs. by the slice! There is one at Robson/Beatty (as well as Davie St.)
Other than McDonald's the closest coffee shop! In the "sister" tower (.5 blocks away). Quiet, mostly students studying.
9 locals recommend
Waves
211 Robson St
9 locals recommend
Other than McDonald's the closest coffee shop! In the "sister" tower (.5 blocks away). Quiet, mostly students studying.
There are 2 other Starbucks (Robson/Homer) and (Robson/Richards) very close by. This one has an industrial type feel, located in the Microsoft building.
323 locals recommend
Starbucks
1752 Commercial Dr
323 locals recommend
There are 2 other Starbucks (Robson/Homer) and (Robson/Richards) very close by. This one has an industrial type feel, located in the Microsoft building.
Across the street from the apartment; extremely popular, line-ups during peak times. Inexpensive bowl of noodles if you're on the go. Open late night. $
24 locals recommend
Ramen Jinya
541 Robson St
24 locals recommend
Across the street from the apartment; extremely popular, line-ups during peak times. Inexpensive bowl of noodles if you're on the go. Open late night. $
Located in-building. Good, given Vancouver is not exactly a hub of authentic South American food ;) $
11 locals recommend
Patron Tacos & Cantina
265 Robson St
11 locals recommend
Located in-building. Good, given Vancouver is not exactly a hub of authentic South American food ;) $
Only open on select busy days, but steps from the apartment. Locally owned, chain, a unique, eco-friendly "hut" where you can sit and enjoy the passerbys. Good baked goods!
490 locals recommend
JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
3010 Main St
490 locals recommend
Only open on select busy days, but steps from the apartment. Locally owned, chain, a unique, eco-friendly "hut" where you can sit and enjoy the passerbys. Good baked goods!
In the summer, a reso in their dreamy courtyard is a must! Highly recommended. A setting so lovely, people host weddings here. $$$
57 locals recommend
Brix & Mortar
1137 Hamilton St
57 locals recommend
In the summer, a reso in their dreamy courtyard is a must! Highly recommended. A setting so lovely, people host weddings here. $$$
Miku restaurant's, more fun, younger "sister" resto. Sushi is an art! Reso's recommended. $$$
144 locals recommend
Minami
1118 Mainland St
144 locals recommend
Miku restaurant's, more fun, younger "sister" resto. Sushi is an art! Reso's recommended. $$$
Modern take on the traditional steakhouse. Upstairs is the Roof (separate, all-year, rooftop resto) which is fun for drinks. Reso's recommended for both. $$$
139 locals recommend
Black+Blue
1032 Alberni St
139 locals recommend
Modern take on the traditional steakhouse. Upstairs is the Roof (separate, all-year, rooftop resto) which is fun for drinks. Reso's recommended for both. $$$
Located at the Four Seasons hotel, top-notch food/drinks, with the price to accompany it. $$$
13 locals recommend
YEW seafood + bar
791 W Georgia St
13 locals recommend
Located at the Four Seasons hotel, top-notch food/drinks, with the price to accompany it. $$$
Hipster coffee shop with amazing lattes, great for people watching!
189 locals recommend
Revolver
325 Cambie St
189 locals recommend
Hipster coffee shop with amazing lattes, great for people watching!
A welcoming, upmarket seafood heaven. Seafood towers and oysters on the half shell in abundance. $$
73 locals recommend
Coast
1054 Alberni St
73 locals recommend
A welcoming, upmarket seafood heaven. Seafood towers and oysters on the half shell in abundance. $$
A hidden gem; casual, fusion (Asian) food at a great price. Fills up after 630pm most days. $
ShuRaku Sake Bar + Bistro
833 Granville St
A hidden gem; casual, fusion (Asian) food at a great price. Fills up after 630pm most days. $
Super healthy and trendy smoothie joint, based on micro greens. $9/smoothie but worth it!
6 locals recommend
Living Produce Aisle
1168 Hamilton St
6 locals recommend
Super healthy and trendy smoothie joint, based on micro greens. $9/smoothie but worth it!
"Canadian" fast food /coffee shop open 24 hours. Donuts, soups, sandwiches.
191 locals recommend
Tim Hortons
3463 Dunbar St
191 locals recommend
"Canadian" fast food /coffee shop open 24 hours. Donuts, soups, sandwiches.

Sightseeing

A mix of tourist-type shops and restos and hipster coffee shops, home decor stores and restos. Not to be missed!
1068 locals recommend
Gastown
1068 locals recommend
A mix of tourist-type shops and restos and hipster coffee shops, home decor stores and restos. Not to be missed!
Interesting building architecture, people gather on the steps to enjoy a beverage.
158 locals recommend
Vancouver Public Library (Central Library Branch)
350 W Georgia St
158 locals recommend
Interesting building architecture, people gather on the steps to enjoy a beverage.
Beautiful park with views, set on the inlet.
93 locals recommend
David Lam Park
1300 Pacific Blvd
93 locals recommend
Beautiful park with views, set on the inlet.
Our version of NYC's Central Park. But, set on the ocean, and with a view of the mountains. Picturesque, not to be missed - particularly the Seawall, which runs the whole perimeter of the park.
2658 locals recommend
Stanley Park
610 Pipeline Rd
2658 locals recommend
Our version of NYC's Central Park. But, set on the ocean, and with a view of the mountains. Picturesque, not to be missed - particularly the Seawall, which runs the whole perimeter of the park.
The Seawall is Vancouver's shining star in the summer time. Stretching for miles thru downtown, it's great to walk, bike, roller blade or just about any form of transportation ;)
304 locals recommend
Vancouver Seawall
304 locals recommend
The Seawall is Vancouver's shining star in the summer time. Stretching for miles thru downtown, it's great to walk, bike, roller blade or just about any form of transportation ;)

Shopping

Largest mall downtown, has many chain stores and a food court.
571 locals recommend
CF Pacific Centre
701 W Georgia St
571 locals recommend
Largest mall downtown, has many chain stores and a food court.
Robson street, (between Granville and Denman) is a busy stroll of shoppers, food cart vendors and people-watching.
789 locals recommend
Robson Street
1155 Robson St
789 locals recommend
Robson street, (between Granville and Denman) is a busy stroll of shoppers, food cart vendors and people-watching.

Drinks & Nightlife

A garden, roof top, summer-only, patio in Hotel Georgia. You need to get there pre-6 pm and/or put your name down on the list (they will text you). See and be seen! $$$
43 locals recommend
Reflections: The Garden Terrace
801 W Georgia St
43 locals recommend
A garden, roof top, summer-only, patio in Hotel Georgia. You need to get there pre-6 pm and/or put your name down on the list (they will text you). See and be seen! $$$
Hipster, semi-casual lounge with interesting cocktails. Will have lines after 8 pm on Fri/Sat. $$
189 locals recommend
The Diamond
6 Powell St
189 locals recommend
Hipster, semi-casual lounge with interesting cocktails. Will have lines after 8 pm on Fri/Sat. $$