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1. Black Rook Bakehouse
Vancouver, BC V5L 1V2
(604) 563-5094
Category:
Bakeries
Neighbourhood: Grandview-Woodlands
Get your pie on here!
The first thing that caught my eye was the sweet logo on the sign and the location. I was like oooh! another new place in the 'hood! It's kind of odd to have two bakeries right across the street from one another, but Black Rook…More »
2. Roundel Cafe
Vancouver, BC V5K 1Y8
(604) 253-2522
Categories:
Vegetarian,
Breakfast & Brunch,
Burgers
Neighbourhood: Hastings-Sunrise
Roundel is still my favourite lunch or brunch meeting spot in the Hastings village, even after over 3 years. The other popular nearby place is cute and fun too but Roundel is adorable and it's a good atmosphere for having conversation because it's a…More »
2 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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7/4/2009
8 check-ins here. Last updated Sept.2010
Still the best in this 'hood. The roundel has NEVER let us… Read more »
3. Steam Tea House
Vancouver, BC V5L 1V5
(604) 254-3014
Category:
Tea Rooms
Neighbourhood: Grandview-Woodlands
The owner is a Tea expert, he is patient and kind, lets you smell the fabulous Teas out of the large tins and it becomes a learning experience.
Save time when you shop at Donald's to stop at the Tea Counter and also check out the excellent…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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7/22/2011 First to Review
I ran into Donald's to grab a few things real quick, when through my blurred tunnel vision I caught… Read more »
4. Moccia Urbani
Vancouver, BC V5L 1V4
(604) 255-2032
Category:
Specialty Food
Neighbourhood: Grandview-Woodlands
I feel like I just had a religious experience.
My new religion is named Moccia Urbani salumeria.
An Italian meat market in my neighbourhood that serves local, grass fed, pasture raised, hormone and antibiotic free cured meats! --and if that isn't…More »
5. Donald's Market
Vancouver, BC V5L 1V5
(604) 254-3014
Category:
Grocery
Neighbourhood: Grandview-Woodlands
Argh!!! I love this Donald's !!
I find almost everything I need there. Plenty of gluten free items, lots of meals, snacks and treats. You just never feel like you're getting ripped off. Local produce, organics and just an overall great variety.
Heck,…More »
2 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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9/22/2010
Wha'dya mean you don't know about Donald's?
This is the best little market on the east side of town.… Read more »
6. The Red Wagon
Vancouver, BC V5L
(604) 568-4565
Category:
Diners
Neighbourhood: Grandview-Woodlands
I can't "Check In" because they don't have wifi, but I'm a regular at the Wagon. Just over a year ago I predicted that this place was gonna rock the East Village and I can now brag at the validity of that statement.
Something about the bright…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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1/6/2011
May 29th. Brunch. Free range eggs. Gluten free bacon! -and those amazing fries they have. YUM and… Read more »
7. Little Earth Children's Store
Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z5
(778) 737-7004
Categories:
Children's Clothing,
Toy Stores,
Baby Gear & Furniture
Neighbourhood: Hastings-Sunrise
Don't get any ideas, I'm not about to start eating pickles and iced cream or anything but that doesn't mean I can't enjoy shopping for ek'skrooSHeeAtiNGly adorable things for other people, right?
Little Earth isn't just a shop, it's a place for young…More »
8. East Village Bakery
Vancouver, BC V5L 1V1
(604) 568-5600
Category:
Bakeries
Neighbourhood: Grandview-Woodlands
East Village, I like that name :D
This is yet another bright, fresh face in an area that is rapidly improving.
It's an artisan or boutique bakery where you can pick up a fresh bread or baguette for any meal, or find more unusual pastries like Stollen…More »
9. Campagnolo Roma
Vancouver, BC V5L 1V2
(604) 569-0456
We were treated to our 1st Campagnolo experience tonight at the sister location to Campagnolo Main St. This is another bright star in the East Village. (Hastings west of Nanaimo).
Right away upon entry you get a sense of the love that went into the…More »
10. Skye's Nut Heaven
Vancouver, BC V5K 1Y8
(604) 568-4303
Category:
Specialty Food
Neighbourhood: Hastings-Sunrise
Oh Yelp ! You've driven me NUTS!
What a nice surprise to see such an attractive new specialty food store on East Hastings. Two walls of troughs all new and shiny, are filled with my number one food; NUTS!
No broken, crumbly, sad looking nuts like you…More »
11. Mis'cel'la'ny Finds
Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z5
(604) 254-9999
Category:
Thrift Stores
Neighbourhood: Hastings-Sunrise
I set out to Hastings with my list of things to do: Library, bank, post office.... but I found a surprise waiting for me. A new Thrift shop with a cause! I'm very happy about this new addition to our neighbourhood!
I met a very exuberant Portia and…More »
12. Latin Organics Café
Vancouver, BC V5L 1S3
(604) 255-2841
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Grandview-Woodlands
Another clear sign that things are looking up over here on the east side of town. Just west of Vancouver's East Village, this small, beautiful flagship cafe offers direct trade, shade grown Colombian coffee drinks and light lunches including Panini…More »
13. The Gourmet Warehouse
Vancouver, BC V5L 1S3
(604) 253-3022
Category:
Specialty Food
Neighbourhood: Grandview-Woodlands
Most beautiful and lovely Gourmet Warehouse!
You are the Siren of kitchen ware stores....
(both alluring and bankrupting).
I was guided here by my favourite aunt to get a gift for her husband who loves all things kitchen related.
Indeed there are…More »
14. El Pulgarcito
Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z3
(604) 568-8591
Categories:
Mexican,
Latin American
Neighbourhood: Hastings-Sunrise
*4 Check-ins here* ... latest visit November 2010
Mexican/ Salvadorian food= GET IN MY BELLY! Latin food like you would find South of the border.
We ordered Beef Enchilada with Mole sauce. For those that don't know what that is, take note:
There are…More »
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9/15/2009 First to Review
You know what? We have to give it a nod of the head, ya. We've been in twice, for lighter meals and… Read more »
15. Laughing Bean Coffee Company
Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z5
(604) 251-5282
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Hastings-Sunrise
I like the Bean.
I recommend the espresso coffees and the treats are varied and good. There's usually something for us 'non-glute's' too. Plenty of seating, good wireless and an outdoor area for strollers, bikes and the fur family too.
The Bean has a…More »
16. The Slocan
Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z8
(604) 254-9114
Categories:
Canadian (Traditional),
Burgers
Neighbourhood: Hastings-Sunrise
Yummy, chunky, golden, crispy French Fries that stand out like the ones in your childhood memories at the ice rink.
I don't know if the place just looks better in the Winter or they cleaned it up a bit, but suddenly it had an appeal today. With comfy…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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7/20/2009
Slocan's... what can we say. It's like a diner, with out the charm of a diner.
It's been there for… Read more »
17. Your Dollar Store 183
Vancouver, BC V5L 1V2
(604) 568-2877
Category:
Dollar Store
Neighbourhood: Grandview-Woodlands
There are only a handful of dollar shops worth writing a review for and this is one of them.
Nice owner with good communication skills and this is a bright, clean space to move around so you never have to bump into people (and get all grouchy) like…More »
18. Freybe Factory Outlets
Vancouver, BC V5L 1T5
(604) 255-6922
Categories:
Outlet Stores,
Meat Shops
Neighbourhood: Grandview-Woodlands
It's a party waiting to happen in there!
They have shelves of all sorts of yummy mustards and spreads, pickles and any accouterment you can think of to go along with all the fresh cold cuts which you can have sliced up to order. Great for catering a…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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5/2/2009 First to Review
What's not to love? Great quality at low prices. Walking in here you feel much of the character of… Read more »
19. Kermodi Living Art Showroom / Gallery
Vancouver, BC V5L
(604) 630-3759
Categories:
Interior Design,
Flowers & Gifts,
Art Galleries
Neighbourhood: Grandview-Woodlands
The name describes it well. An art gallery of living art for the home. Plants are not just something green to water, they can totally enhance a living or work space. Kermodi's simple configurations of cactus plants and the artistic variety of ceramic…More »
20. Docker's Diner
Vancouver, BC V5L 1H8
(604) 254-3732
Category:
Diners
Neighbourhood: Grandview-Woodlands
Well, It's a good thing this wasn't our first trip to Docker's or we may have the wrong impression. Today we arrived just ahead of a slew of people, but we we must have sat in the "ignore me" booth. People that came in after us got their meals first…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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4/4/2009 First to Review
Dockers has a lot of history to it which is marked by old B&W photo's on the wall. You get the… Read more »
Recently updated lists from Roanna Z.
Gluten Free/ Dairy free eats. (60)Places that offer G.F. and D.F. items.*Warning: I am NO vegan! |
Places out of the hive. (13)Places you could miss out on if your focus is mainstream. |
Mountain hikes and easy rambles YVR (22)Want to go hiking or for a long easy walk?Here are some ideas! |
"Wanna get outta Dodge"? (28)Here's a few ideas for you for an overnight, or just a day trip. |
North shore businesses and attractions. (33)Yo! The north shore is NOT the north pole. It's a only hop over the bridge or a ferry ride away. The quality of shops, cafe's and restaurants is worth the ride or trip. |
Tail waggers welcome here (17)Vancouver places where pooches Yelp. |
Free Stuff! (20)Things to do around Van. that won't bust yer budget. |
Connect the dots on a coffee shop journey. (47)I love a good cappuccino made from a quality bean and respectfully treated. I've visited a lot of cafes in Vancouver and all the way south to San Luis Obispo California.Also eastward from BC to Ontario. I love a good cup, good service and ambiance is very important to me too. These are my faves. |
Fi*ve st*rs of awesomeness (13)I like to savor my stars & so I don't give out 5 very often. I'm just like that. |
Best cafes & small shops in Gastown. (7)Because coffee and shopping go well together. |
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