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Looking for a cheap eat that won't take forever to make? Check out these places, they serve it fresh and fast. Yum.

 1. All India Sweets & Restaurant

6507 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5X 3H1
Canada
(604) 327-0891

Categories: Indian, Pakistani

Neighbourhoods: Sunset, Punjabi Market

4.0 star rating
  4/2/2009

I've been to China towns, Little Italys, and even little Russia, but Vancouver is the first city where I've been that has a little India. It's about 5 or 6 square blocks of Indian goodness and the food at All India sweets tops all the restaurants in…More »

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 2. Michi Sushi - CLOSED

1513 W Broadway
Vancouver, BC V6J 1W6
Canada
(604) 736-4244

Category: Sushi Bars

Neighbourhoods: Fairview Slopes, South Granville

3.0 star rating
  5/26/2009

I agree with Crystal, the concept alone is really interesting but in reality it doesn't entirely deliver. However, for a quick bite on the go, its the healthiest and cheapest thing on the block. Plus, if you go after 5pm all sushi is halfed price so…More »

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 3. Kim Penh Xe Lua Vietnamese and Cambodian Noodle House

540 W Broadway
Vancouver, BC V5Z 1E9
Canada
(604) 877-1157

Categories: Vietnamese, Cambodian

Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes

5.0 star rating
  5/12/2009

24hr. pho restaurant, how could life get any better?
Seriously, any place that is open 24hr. and is not fast food is a ok with me, but not always easy to find.
Even though I'm a vegetarian and there are only a few options for me, I still love this…More »

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 4. Viet Sub

520 Robson St
Vancouver, BC V6B
Canada
(604) 569-3340

Categories: Vietnamese, Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  Update - 12/21/2009

They have a veggies sub and its super delish!
Grilled onions, fried tofu, and you can have it as spicy as you want.
The staff is also super duper friendly and although the place is small it has a nice feel to it.
If you are not a vegetarian the sky's…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    11/6/2009

    I really shouldn't be a fan of this place because they have next to nothing for vegetarians, but the… Read more »

 5. Liberty Bakery

3699 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5V 3N6
Canada
(604) 709-9999

Category: Bakeries

Neighbourhood: Riley Park

5.0 star rating
  4/7/2009

I used to live half a block from this place and I'm still not sick of it!
I haven't had something I didn't love at this place.
The only downside? THEY ONLY TAKE CASH, just fyi.
Every single thing I have had here is so good. Here are just a few of my…More »

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 6. Solly's Bagelry

2873 Broadway W
Vancouver, BC V6K 2G6
Canada
(604) 738-2121

Category: Bagels

Neighbourhood: Kitsilano

4.0 star rating
  5/22/2009

Yummy bagels, great store made cream cheese, but boy do they load it on! Besides the fact that they literally smother their bagels in their cream cheese, I love the bagels a lot. They have a lot of different kinds of their Montreal-style bagels and…More »

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 7. Blue Moon Cafe

1724 4th Avenue W
Vancouver, BC V6J 1M1
Canada
(604) 738-2656

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes

4.0 star rating
  4/2/2009 First to Review

This place has many names, one is Blue Moon cafe, but I know it as Flying Swan Motorcycle cafe.
If you are looking for a great place for breakfast/brunch, this no-frills cafe will serve it up right.  
The previous owner unfortunately died and her…More »

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 8. Swiss Bakery

143 3rd Ave E
Vancouver, BC V5T 1C7
Canada
(604) 736-8785

Categories: Bakeries, Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

4.0 star rating
  4/7/2009

This secret bakery is amazing if you can find it. It's tucked away right off of 2nd and if my friend didn't work here I probably would have never found it.
Go after 5 to get 50% off all their baked goods. This place has really amazing breads and…More »

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 9. Benny's Bagels

2505 Broadway W
Vancouver, BC V6J 5L1
Canada
(604) 731-9730

Category: Bagels

Neighbourhood: Kitsilano

5.0 star rating
  4/2/2009

The price and quality tops all bagel places i've been to in Vancouver. I mean where in this city can you get a delicious meal for $5 !?! This place is definitely not the typical Kits place and the vibe is laid back and carefree.
If you like/love/can't…More »

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 10. Rhizome Café

317 Broadway E
Vancouver, BC V5T 1W5
Canada
(604) 872-3166

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Vegetarian

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

5.0 star rating
  4/7/2009

I love the decor in this place and they constantly have live events going on, so the place is constantly popping.
Pretty much everything on the menu is delicious and the lentil soup doesn't have a price, it's by donation only!
This spot gets filled…More »

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 11. Pho Tan

4598 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5V 3R5
Canada
(604) 873-3345

Category: Vietnamese

Neighbourhood: Riley Park

4.0 star rating
  4/16/2009 First to Review

This is one of my favorite Pho spots in the city. Even though I'm a vegetarian and I can only get one or two items here, I still love it. The staff if nice and friendly, the food is fresh and arrives lightning fast.
They don't just serve pho either,…More »

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 12. Solly's Bagelry

368 7th Ave W
Vancouver, BC V5Y 1M4
Canada
(604) 675-9750

Categories: Bagels, Delis

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

5.0 star rating
  4/7/2009

I love bagels and I really dig these bagels. They might put a little too much cream cheese on them, but better more than less. This place is tiny so if you live near by just grab the bagels and go. They also have pretty good sandwiches and krugel's,…More »

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 13. Numero Uno Pizza

1020 Granville St
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1L5
Canada
(604) 696-0040

Category: Pizza

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District

5.0 star rating
  4/8/2009

In terms of getting bang for your buck, Numero uno is a vegetarian pizza lovers paradise.
For 2 bucks you can get a huge slice of fresh pizza and the most creative veggies options (like eggplant and blue cheese, or spicy potato).
If you are like me…More »

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 14. Red Pagoda

1408 Commercial Dr
Vancouver, BC V5L 3X9
Canada
(604) 569-1919

Category: Vietnamese

Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive

4.0 star rating
  4/16/2009 First to Review

This place is not totally authentic Vietnamese, but that's why I like it, because it means more veggie friendly options for me!
This place used to be next store and called Mee Kong, but the owner sold it and her nephew reopened it under a different…More »

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 15. Tomokazu Japanese Restaurant

1128 Broadway W
Vancouver, BC V6H 1G5
Canada
(604) 677-0426

Category: Japanese

Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes

3.0 star rating
  4/8/2009

I used to be obsessed with this place because of their all-you-can eat deal and I used to bring so many people here I assumed the waiter's and I would be friends by now. Not the case at all.
After this place got really popular their quality went way…More »

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 16. Uncle Fatih's Pizza

1685 Broadway E
Vancouver, BC V5N 1V9
Canada
(604) 707-0744

Category: Pizza

Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive, Kensington-Cedar Cottage

4.0 star rating
  4/8/2009 ROTD 5/24/2009

Ok, some New Yorkers in particular are very picky about their pizza. They all say that New York has the best pizza and after many trips to NYC, I don't agree at all.
There might have been a time where pizza should only have certain topics, but I…More »

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