Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Bump N Grind Cafe
916 Commercial DrFantastic coffee and always-pleasant baristas.
Deserts
905 Commercial DrDelicious and healthy vegetarian Indian food, and the friendliest owners you will ever meet.
Locals and tourists come in droves to taste the hundreds of flavours of gelato found here!
66 moradores locais recomendam
La Casa Gelato
1033 Venables StLocals and tourists come in droves to taste the hundreds of flavours of gelato found here!
One of Vancouver's most sought-after raw/vegan cafes, this spot delivers the freshest local and organic produce, a diverse vegan menu, and a selection of books for the health nut.
33 moradores locais recomendam
Eternal Abundance Organic Cafe & Market
1025 Commercial DrOne of Vancouver's most sought-after raw/vegan cafes, this spot delivers the freshest local and organic produce, a diverse vegan menu, and a selection of books for the health nut.
Tio Pepe's Restaurante Mexicano
1134 Commercial DriveHearty Mexican fare with reliably well-layered nachos.
One of the more popular spots on the Drive, this lively Cuban restaurant is all about the patio (bonus: there's a theatre in the back!).
153 moradores locais recomendam
Havana Vancouver
1212 Commercial DrOne of the more popular spots on the Drive, this lively Cuban restaurant is all about the patio (bonus: there's a theatre in the back!).
Shopping
An amazing selection of top-of-the-line adult goodies, including books, toys and more. (18+)
Womyns' Ware Inc
896 Commercial DrAn amazing selection of top-of-the-line adult goodies, including books, toys and more. (18+)
An immaculately curated shop featuring crafts, gifts, household items, jewelry and clothing from near and far. I basically want to live in this store.
Kali Trading
1000 Commercial DrAn immaculately curated shop featuring crafts, gifts, household items, jewelry and clothing from near and far. I basically want to live in this store.
This is one of those stores that makes me want to be a kid again. Great selection of creative and well-made toys!
13 moradores locais recomendam
Dilly Dally Toy Store
1161 Commercial DrThis is one of those stores that makes me want to be a kid again. Great selection of creative and well-made toys!
Sophie's Pet Palace
1280 Commercial DrA good nearby spot for your pet needs!
Mr. Pet's
1710 Commercial DrA handy pet superstore.
Arts & Culture
This is one of Vancouver's finest small theatres, featuring a diverse line-up year-round.
71 moradores locais recomendam
Historic Theatre, The Cultch
1895 Venables StThis is one of Vancouver's finest small theatres, featuring a diverse line-up year-round.
Essentials
A fantastic selection of freshly made breads, baked goods, lunches and coffee.
27 moradores locais recomendam
Uprising Breads Bakery
1697 Venables StA fantastic selection of freshly made breads, baked goods, lunches and coffee.
An authentic, quality German bakery featuring breads, baked goods and fresh sandwiches.
Andy's German Bakehaus
935 Commercial DrAn authentic, quality German bakery featuring breads, baked goods and fresh sandwiches.
My go-to supermarket, with a broad selection of organic and natural grocery items.
398 moradores locais recomendam
Choices Markets
1202 Richards StMy go-to supermarket, with a broad selection of organic and natural grocery items.
It's a well-stocked natural food store next to a bustling vegetarian restaurant. Think vitamins, incense, tea, cookies, cakes, soups, samosas, brown rice and tofu.
41 moradores locais recomendam
Sweet Cherubim
1105 Commercial DrIt's a well-stocked natural food store next to a bustling vegetarian restaurant. Think vitamins, incense, tea, cookies, cakes, soups, samosas, brown rice and tofu.
East End Food Co-op
1034 Commercial DrAffordable grocery options.
Bosa Foods
562 Victoria DrFine Italian groceries and sandwiches.
Everything Else
A DIY bike shop perfect for bike lovers and newbies alike to get their hands dirty and emerge with a new-found mastery of all things bicycle.
Kickstand
1187 Parker StA DIY bike shop perfect for bike lovers and newbies alike to get their hands dirty and emerge with a new-found mastery of all things bicycle.
Friendly staff, a pool, gym, ice rink, classes, library, resources...it puts the "community" in community centre.
18 moradores locais recomendam
Britannia Community Services Centre - Info Centre
1661 Napier StFriendly staff, a pool, gym, ice rink, classes, library, resources...it puts the "community" in community centre.
This huge, dog-friendly city park features baseball diamonds, basketball courts, a playground, a climbing wall, a neighbouring community garden, walking trails and probably more.
9 moradores locais recomendam
Strathcona Park
857 Malkin AveThis huge, dog-friendly city park features baseball diamonds, basketball courts, a playground, a climbing wall, a neighbouring community garden, walking trails and probably more.
If you've never tried hot yoga before, here's your chance! Sweat it out for 90 minutes and you're bound to experience an altered state of consciousness for the rest of the day.
13 moradores locais recomendam
Bikram's Yoga College-India
1109 Commercial DrIf you've never tried hot yoga before, here's your chance! Sweat it out for 90 minutes and you're bound to experience an altered state of consciousness for the rest of the day.
Bikes on the Drive
1574 E Hastings StGet your rental bike here!
This place has a one-of-a-kind selection of DVDs for rent. You'll find everything from foreign to cult. The best of the best.
8 moradores locais recomendam
Black Dog Video
1470 Commercial DrThis place has a one-of-a-kind selection of DVDs for rent. You'll find everything from foreign to cult. The best of the best.
Robin's Pharmacy Ltd
908 Commercial DrA friendly neighbourhood pharmacy.
A nearby walk-in medical clinic to help keep you healthy!
7 moradores locais recomendam
Commercial Drive Business Society
1726 Commercial DrA nearby walk-in medical clinic to help keep you healthy!
Drinks & Nightlife
This spot features a massive selection of craft beers, and always seems to attract a good crowd. I've never gone and not had fun!
76 moradores locais recomendam
BierCraft Tap and Tapas
1191 Commercial DrThis spot features a massive selection of craft beers, and always seems to attract a good crowd. I've never gone and not had fun!