Food Scene
Really good Spanish tapas with great atmosphere and service. You can't go wrong.
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Espana Restaurant
1118 Denman StReally good Spanish tapas with great atmosphere and service. You can't go wrong.
This local coffee chain is my go to as they have several locations and their coffee is generally very good. They also have really great baked goods.
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JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
3010 Main StThis local coffee chain is my go to as they have several locations and their coffee is generally very good. They also have really great baked goods.
Delicious Italian tapas, pizza and pasta in an intimate environment. The husband and wife who run this restaurant are lovely. The food is always good.
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Nook
1525 Yew StDelicious Italian tapas, pizza and pasta in an intimate environment. The husband and wife who run this restaurant are lovely. The food is always good.
Kingyo
871 Denman StMy favourite Japanese Izakaya restaurant.
Dish
1068 Davie StreetThis is a local favourite for healthy casual fair.
Thai Basil Restaurant
1215 Thurlow StCheap and good thai food.
Greenhorn
994 Nicola StSuper cute hidden gem coffee shop.
Superb food - I'm a big fan of their brunch. They don't open until 11:30, so you can always get a coffee and a croissant at the nearby Beaucoup Bakery if you're starving.
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Farmer's Apprentice Restaurant
1535 W 6th AveSuperb food - I'm a big fan of their brunch. They don't open until 11:30, so you can always get a coffee and a croissant at the nearby Beaucoup Bakery if you're starving.
The best fish and chips with a fun atmosphere. Granville Island is just around the corner.
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Go Fish
1505 W 1st AveThe best fish and chips with a fun atmosphere. Granville Island is just around the corner.
You can't go wrong here. Sit at the bar to take in the atmosphere. Their Happy Hour is a great affordable option.
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L'Abattoir
217 Carrall StYou can't go wrong here. Sit at the bar to take in the atmosphere. Their Happy Hour is a great affordable option.
This may just be the best place to get a coffee in Vancouver.
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Revolver
325 Cambie StThis may just be the best place to get a coffee in Vancouver.
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka
1690 Robson StThe best ramen.
Fast food at its best. Hand formed burgers and hand cut fries. A great stop if you're hungry after a day of shopping on Robson St.
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Five Guys
635 Robson StFast food at its best. Hand formed burgers and hand cut fries. A great stop if you're hungry after a day of shopping on Robson St.
Drinks & Nightlife
Good Japanese Izakaya - beyond the food, this place has a beautiful patio. It's great for lunch after going to the Vancouver Art Gallery.
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Guu Garden
888 Nelson StGood Japanese Izakaya - beyond the food, this place has a beautiful patio. It's great for lunch after going to the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Johnnie Fox's Irish Snug
1601 Main StreetThe most authentic Irish Pub in Vancouver.
My favourite place to get a cocktail. Sit at the bar - the bartender is such a character!
Notturno Restaurant
280 Carrall StMy favourite place to get a cocktail. Sit at the bar - the bartender is such a character!
Essentials
The Independent grocer is great for all your staples - very good prices. It's open at 7am and closes at 3am so it's insanely convenient.
1255 Davie St
1255 Davie StreetThe Independent grocer is great for all your staples - very good prices. It's open at 7am and closes at 3am so it's insanely convenient.
Everything Else
Great fresh produce, often locally sourced. Fair prices.
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Kin's Farm Market
1160 Davie StGreat fresh produce, often locally sourced. Fair prices.
Shoppers Drug Mart
1006 Homer StThe closest pharmacy / drug store.
BC Liquor Stores Alberni & Bute
768 Bute StClosest liquor store.
Beaucoup Bakery
2150 Fir StIncredible pastries.
This is one of Vancouver's most popular micro breweries. If you're looking to explore locally crafted beers, this is a good starting point. There are others close-by in the Main St. area.
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33 Acres Brewing Company
15 W 8th AveThis is one of Vancouver's most popular micro breweries. If you're looking to explore locally crafted beers, this is a good starting point. There are others close-by in the Main St. area.
Shopping
A pretty hip shop with some locally crafted wares. They have a Main St. location too.
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Nouvelle Nouvelle
302 W Cordova StA pretty hip shop with some locally crafted wares. They have a Main St. location too.
Wings + Horns
This is a must-see for men's fashion - designed in Vancouver. Very cool.
A beautifully curated women's boutique. Not cheap, but fun to browse and get inspiration.
LYNN STEVEN
51 Powell StA beautifully curated women's boutique. Not cheap, but fun to browse and get inspiration.
A premier destination for everything beauty - makeup, skincare, accessories. Rare brands - so much cooler than Sephora.
BeautyMark
1268 Pacific BlvdA premier destination for everything beauty - makeup, skincare, accessories. Rare brands - so much cooler than Sephora.