Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
This little spot holds the well-earned #1 restaurant in Vancouver on Tripadvisor and it's just three short blocks from our house. Make a reservation, it's tiny and very popular.
26 moradores locais recomendam
Absinthe Bistro
952 Commercial DrThis little spot holds the well-earned #1 restaurant in Vancouver on Tripadvisor and it's just three short blocks from our house. Make a reservation, it's tiny and very popular.
Creative mezcal cocktails, tasty taco selections and molten queso fundido. Also very busy, no reservation so expect a bit of a wait.
155 moradores locais recomendam
La Mezcaleria
1622 Commercial DrCreative mezcal cocktails, tasty taco selections and molten queso fundido. Also very busy, no reservation so expect a bit of a wait.
Authentic Italian bakery. Need I say more?
33 moradores locais recomendam
Fratelli Authentic Italian Baking
1795 Commercial DrAuthentic Italian bakery. Need I say more?
A little further away than Tatsu, but serves some of the freshest sushi in town. Often has a line up, no reservations.
95 moradores locais recomendam
Kishimoto Japanese Restaurant
2054 Commercial DrA little further away than Tatsu, but serves some of the freshest sushi in town. Often has a line up, no reservations.
Jamjar Canteen
2290 Commercial DrTasty Lebanese fare and hummus to go.
Authentic Neopolitan pizza. Check out the wood fired pizza oven imported from Naples. There is a line up every night, no reservations, no delivery. Worth the wait.
159 moradores locais recomendam
Via Tevere Pizzeria
1190 Victoria DrAuthentic Neopolitan pizza. Check out the wood fired pizza oven imported from Naples. There is a line up every night, no reservations, no delivery. Worth the wait.
Local coffee roasters, try a mocha with their signature chocolate whipped cream.
57 moradores locais recomendam
Continental Coffee
1806 Commercial DrLocal coffee roasters, try a mocha with their signature chocolate whipped cream.
In true Italian style, Calabria will serve you the best cappuccino in town.
25 moradores locais recomendam
Cafè Calabria
1745 Commercial DrIn true Italian style, Calabria will serve you the best cappuccino in town.
The Red Wagon
2128 E Hastings StBecause pulled pork pancakes.
218 flavours, including originals like beer, wasabi or blue cheese flavoured ice cream. and check out the pop up vintage arcade right around the corner!
66 moradores locais recomendam
La Casa Gelato
1033 Venables St218 flavours, including originals like beer, wasabi or blue cheese flavoured ice cream. and check out the pop up vintage arcade right around the corner!
Don't miss Wing Night on Tuesday! Also a good spot for weekend brunch.
50 moradores locais recomendam
The Charlatan
1447 Commercial DrDon't miss Wing Night on Tuesday! Also a good spot for weekend brunch.
Entertainment & Activities
The last video store in Vancouver! It's full of unexpected surprises and the best curated collection of films you can imagine.
8 moradores locais recomendam
Black Dog Video
1470 Commercial DrThe last video store in Vancouver! It's full of unexpected surprises and the best curated collection of films you can imagine.
Local movie house showing first run and repertory films. Also hosts live events and music. Licensed.
100 moradores locais recomendam
Rio Theatre
1660 E BroadwayLocal movie house showing first run and repertory films. Also hosts live events and music. Licensed.
Pop up vintage arcade! So fun and right next to the biggest best ice cream shop ever!
Landyachtz Factory Store
1146 Union StPop up vintage arcade! So fun and right next to the biggest best ice cream shop ever!
Long-time music venue, recently updated, now includes theatre and musical performances and other events.
23 moradores locais recomendam
York Theatre, The Cultch
639 Commercial DrLong-time music venue, recently updated, now includes theatre and musical performances and other events.
Parks & Nature
Home to the East Vancouver Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings. Also makes for a lovely walk around the lake.
192 moradores locais recomendam
Trout Lake Beach
Home to the East Vancouver Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings. Also makes for a lovely walk around the lake.
McSpadden Park
2125 Victoria DrIt's the nearest off leash dog park.
Water park in the summer for kids, playground, bicycle polo court and general fun place where musicians play impromptu concerts and vendors set up random markets.
32 moradores locais recomendam
Parque Grandview
1657 Charles StWater park in the summer for kids, playground, bicycle polo court and general fun place where musicians play impromptu concerts and vendors set up random markets.
Drinks & Nightlife
Another nearby brewery and tasting room. They also have a small art gallery featuring local artists.
107 moradores locais recomendam
Strange Fellows Brewing Company
1345 Clark DrAnother nearby brewery and tasting room. They also have a small art gallery featuring local artists.
Powell Brewery
1357 Powell StAnother favourite brewery in the Hop Circle!
Recently voted the "Nerdiest bar in Canada", the Storm Crow will impress sci-fi nerds, board game fanatics and just regular folks. It's fun, inexpensive and a great experience.
59 moradores locais recomendam
Storm Crow Tavern
1305 Commercial DrRecently voted the "Nerdiest bar in Canada", the Storm Crow will impress sci-fi nerds, board game fanatics and just regular folks. It's fun, inexpensive and a great experience.
Great space, good beer. The have pinball machines to keep the kids occupied.
28 moradores locais recomendam
East Vancouver Brewing Company
1675 Venables StGreat space, good beer. The have pinball machines to keep the kids occupied.
Essentials
Spartacus Gym
1522 Commercial DrOne week pass for $20 or $10 drop-in fee.
Super Valu
1645 E 1st AveChain supermarket. Nothing special but it is open 24 hrs.
Santa Barbara Market
1322 1322 Commercial DrGood produce, busy deli.
Triple A Market
1626 Commercial DrGood selection of organic and conventional produce.
Great for produce, dry goods and other food items.
8 moradores locais recomendam
Norman's Fruit & Salad
1604 Commercial DrGreat for produce, dry goods and other food items.
Sells only Oceanwise certified sustainable seafood.
16 moradores locais recomendam
The Daily Catch 100% Sustainable Seafood Market - Commercial Drive
1418 Commercial DrSells only Oceanwise certified sustainable seafood.
Pasture To Plate Natural Products Ltd
1420 Commercial DrOrganic meats.
Care Point Medical
1623 Commercial DrDrop in medical clinic.
Pharmasave Commercial Drive
1308 Commercial DrFriendly family run pharmacy, incredibly helpful.
Long standing organic and natural food shop. Grab a couple of tasty inexpensive samosas to go.
41 moradores locais recomendam
Sweet Cherubim
1105 Commercial DrLong standing organic and natural food shop. Grab a couple of tasty inexpensive samosas to go.
For any kind of cheese you need. They also do inexpensive deli sandwiches to go.
52 moradores locais recomendam
La Grotta Del Formaggio
1791 Commercial DrFor any kind of cheese you need. They also do inexpensive deli sandwiches to go.
Arts & Culture
Dance, music and live theatre in an historic building. Also houses an art gallery featuring local artists.
71 moradores locais recomendam
Historic Theatre, The Cultch
1895 Venables StDance, music and live theatre in an historic building. Also houses an art gallery featuring local artists.
Performing arts, music, dance venue. Cool lounge downstairs with a definite locals-only feel.
20 moradores locais recomendam
The Wise
1882 Adanac StPerforming arts, music, dance venue. Cool lounge downstairs with a definite locals-only feel.
Getting Around
Commercial Platform 3 station
15 minute walk from our house.
#20 bus heading north (toward the mountains) will take you to Historic Chinatown (15 mins), Gastown (20 mins) or downtown (30 mins). #20 bus heading south will bring you to the Skytrain.
296 moradores locais recomendam
Drive Comercial
Commercial Drive#20 bus heading north (toward the mountains) will take you to Historic Chinatown (15 mins), Gastown (20 mins) or downtown (30 mins). #20 bus heading south will bring you to the Skytrain.