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 1. Bella Gelateria

1001 West Cordova Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 0B7
(604) 569-1010

Categories: Desserts, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  Update - 2/10/2012

Once again they prove the best. Their honey nougat darko hot chocolate won me over!
Service is as precious, as always...
I wish the space was bigger...

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  • 5.0 star rating
    3/21/2011

    It is a tough call between bella gelateria and gelarmony on robson. So for now, let's call it a tie!… Read more »

 2. Black & Blue

1032 Alberni St
Vancouver, BC V6E 1A3
(604) 637-0777

Category: Steakhouses

Neighbourhoods: West End, Downtown

5.0 star rating
  2/13/2012

It was my aunt's and my uncle's birthdays, and I needed a perfect dinner spot. I was a bit hesitant to come here because of all the negative reviews, but boy am I glad I brought them here!
Diane, our server, was so attentive and genuine. She was very…More »

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 3. Olympic Cauldron

1055 Canada Pl
Vancouver, BC V6C 0C3

Category: Local Flavour

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  3/30/2011

I am giving it 5 stars just because this is one of my favourite areas in Vancouver. I love it! It is so nice for a stroll early in the morning and late at night. I love what they are doing with new convention centre. The other day I saw a…More »

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 4. Caffè Artigiano

1101 W Pender Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 2P4
(604) 685-5333

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches

Neighbourhoods: Coal Harbour, Downtown

5.0 star rating
  4/14/2011

Thank you for being open at 6am! You are my reason for surviving early mornings!
I love you artigiano latte, almost as much as artigiano cappuccino!
The best coffee in Vancouver!

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 5. Cho Pain

1165 Davie St
Vancouver, BC V6E 1N2
(604) 669-4271

Category: Bakeries

Neighbourhood: West End

5.0 star rating
  11/8/2011

I have no self control when it comes to chocolate. Once the urge hits me I need to have chocolate RIGHT AWAY, NOWNOWNOWNOW. I can't focus on anything else, my whole existence has one sole purpose- get chocolate!
I was walking home on Davie st. once…More »

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 6. Mondo Gelato

1222 Robson St
Vancouver, BC V6E 1C1
(604) 694-0108

Category: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt

Neighbourhood: West End

5.0 star rating
  4/14/2011

This is now called Gelarmony, so I am copying my review to both places:D

Best ice cream in Vancouver, since Cows ice cream is not here with us anymore.
I love Nutella flavour!
The only lame thing is that they only accept cash, but oh well...

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 7. Lululemon Athletica

1148 Robson St
Vancouver, BC V6E 1B2
(604) 681-3118

Categories: Sports Wear, Women's Clothing

Neighbourhood: West End

5.0 star rating
  3/15/2011

When I moved to Vancouver 3 years ago and heard everyone raving about lululemon I was a sceptic, and I refused to buy their stuff because I thought it was overpriced. It was only 6 months ago that I walked into the store and decided to try something…More »

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 8. JJ Bean Coffee Roasters

1904 Powell St
Vancouver, BC V5L 1J3
(604) 254-0169

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Grandview-Woodlands

5.0 star rating
  10/19/2011

Lately I've been on the prawl for JJBean...I mean, all of the locations of one...and boy, they are all so good...staff is always so cool and friendly...I don't even have to mention their coffee! It's superb every single time!

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 9. Schlockbuster Alternative Flicks

228 Lonsdale Avenue
North Vancouver, BC V7M 2G1
(604) 929-4567

Category: DVD & Video Game Rental

Neighbourhood: Lower Lonsdale

5.0 star rating
  4/6/2011

This place is just too cool for reviewing! It really is!
I love the staff, and their 'decorations' and signs in the store. Their movie selection is good, and they have awesome deals for renting movies. My bf was in a movie-buying frenzy and bought…More »

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 10. Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel

1128 W Hastings St
Vancouver, BC V6E 4R5
(604) 684-1128

Category: Hotels

Neighbourhoods: Coal Harbour, Downtown

5.0 star rating
  4/8/2011

I love Marriott hotels! In whichever I stayed, staff is very curteous and friendly. Rooms and facilities are nice and clean. And view from 29th floor is amazing!
Close to the convention centre and everything essential (bars, restaurants, waterfront,…More »

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 11. Kypriaki Norte

4122 Village Green RR 4
Whistler, BC V0N 1B4
(604) 932-0600

Category: Mediterranean

5.0 star rating
  3/7/2011

Go for the lamb a la cypriota it is amazingly delicious! I am not a huge fan of lamb, but this one is a must try. Calamari as well=deliciousness! And again, I am not that crazy for calamari either. Halibut was also amazing!
It is a bit difficult to…More »

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 12. Sugarbox

1025 Cambie St
Vancouver, BC V6B 5L7
(604) 569-1100

Categories: Hair Removal, Day Spas

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown

5.0 star rating
  3/30/2011

yes, the reviews are all true. This place is awesome!
Since I moved to Vancouver about two years ago, I was very reluctant to find a new waxing place because a few of my friends had a really negative experience. So I did it myself, and it is a lot of…More »

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 13. Vancouver Aquarium

845 Avison Way
Vancouver, BC V6G 3E2
(604) 659-3474

Category: Aquariums

Neighbourhood: Coal Harbour

5.0 star rating
  3/22/2011

First of all, I am always a bit against aquariums and zoos, because those are wild animals in there, WILD as in not ment to be caged! But once I went to aquarium and saw how many conservation programs they have, how much research they do, and what…More »

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 14. Whole Foods: Capers Community Market

1675 Robson St
Vancouver, BC V6G 1C8
(604) 687-5288

Categories: Delis, Health Food Store, Grocery

Neighbourhood: West End

5.0 star rating
  3/1/2011

I absolutely love, love, love this place! I actually don't want to move from West End because of this place. My life is planned around this place! Seriously, I am an addict, please help me!:)
Food is delicious, and I don't mind the price that much,…More »

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 15. Bacchus Restaurant & Lounge

845 Hornby Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1T9
(604) 608-5319

Categories: French, Pubs

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  8/13/2011

Expensive? Sure. Was it worth it? Hell yes!
Hands down the best French cuisine in Vancouver, and best of all- portions are not itsy bitsy like you'd expect from a fine dining restaurant. Entrees are quite filling! For an appetizer please try the pate,…More »

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 16. Gelarmony

1222 Robson St
Vancouver, BC V6E

Category: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt

Neighbourhood: West End

5.0 star rating
  Update - 3/21/2011

Recently I ordered a cake from this place! It was DELICIOUS! They let me customize my cake, so I had it vanilla and nutella flavoured, with coconut around the cake, and different scoops and a cone on the top of the cake.
So as an update for my…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    3/1/2011

    Best ice cream in Vancouver, since Cows ice cream is not here with us anymore.
    I love Nutella… Read more »

 17. Edible Canada At the Market

1596 Johnston St
Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9
(604) 682-6681

Categories: Canadian (New), Seafood

Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek

5.0 star rating
  7/10/2011 First to Review

This place opened two days ago! I went to Edible Canada on Saturday with my friends. It was a sunny afternoon and what more can you ask for than a sunny patio on Granville Island that serves brunch at 3pm?! You can't use excuse of sleeping in since…More »

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 18. Granville Island Public Market

1661 Duranleau St
Vancouver, BC V6H 3S3
(604) 666-6477

Categories: Grocery, Fruits & Veggies

Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek

5.0 star rating
  8/16/2011

What a great place! I've been here many times, but it's always a pleasure. It's pricey I gotta say, but everything is fresh and mostly local...delicious cheeses, artisan breads and pastries, fresh deli, fruits, veggies...nom nom nom nom...
You have to…More »

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 19. La Taqueria

322 West Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 1K6
(604) 568-4406

Category: Mexican

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  2/9/2012

How can you not give this place 5 stars? It's brilliant! Well not brilliantly clean, but it is on East Hastings!
Guy working there is so genuine and simply awesome, I have no words for him. Calling everyone 'my friend' and patiently answering on all…More »

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 20. Capilano Suspension Bridge

3735 Capilano Rd
North Vancouver, BC V7R 4J1
(604) 985-7474
5.0 star rating
  5/6/2011

I really like this attraction. As an owner of the tourism privilege pass, I don't have to pay for the entrance fee, but if I had to, it would be worth it.
Its a nice adventure, crossing the bridge and doing the tree-top adventures. Gift shop is also…More »

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 21. Banana Leaf on Davie

1043 Davie St
Vancouver, BC V6E 1N2
(604) 669-3389

Category: Malaysian

Neighbourhood: West End

5.0 star rating
  1/16/2012

I love Banana Leaf. I've loved it since the day I tried it two years ago. Eat in, take out, make your pick, it doesn't matter!
I've enjoyed many of their delicious creations, but this was my first time at this location. Oh yes, the delicious roti with…More »

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 22. Cafe Crema

1495 Bellevue Ave
West Vancouver, BC V7V 3R6
(604) 922-2294

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Ambleside

5.0 star rating
  1/9/2012

JJBean coffee?! You got me at J....
Not only was their medium roast perfect. I thouroughly enjoyed my WARM berry coffee cake!
Cool space inside, and if it's sunny, soak it up outside!
Will be back for more creme de la creme

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 23. Biercraft Tap and Tapas Bar

1191 Commercial Dr
Vancouver, BC V5L 3X2
(604) 254-2437

Category: Belgian

Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive

5.0 star rating
  1/9/2012

You want a beer? Oh boy, will you get one! The selection is awesome!
We asked the bartender to recommend us some, and she did an amazing job! I wish I remember some of it, but succulent godly drink started hitting pretty fast. Strong, bubbly and crisp…More »

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 24. Market By Jean-Georges

1128 W Georgia St, 3rd Fl
Vancouver, BC V6E 0A8
(604) 689-1120
5.0 star rating
  11/10/2011

5 stars for the food and service! Everything was great! We listened to my fellow yelpers and ordered truffle and cheese pizza to start, sable fish and soy glazed ribs for mains and chocolate cake and baked alaska for desserts. Everything was…More »

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 25. Revolver

325 Cambie St
Vancouver, BC V6B 1H7
(604) 558-4444

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown

5.0 star rating
  12/26/2011

Love the coffee, not so much the crowd!
But seriously love the coffee!
One day when I win the lottery, I will transfer Revolver to my mansion, it will be all mineeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee *muahahahahaha*

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 26. Scoozi's

445 Howe Street
Vancouver, BC V6C 2X4
(604) 684-1009

Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Italian

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  12/23/2011

Oh what a wonderful place! Love love love the people that work there. They are so so so nice! This place makes you feel warm and cozy inside. Not just the place, but the food too!
We walked in to have breakfast around 1pm completely starved. I wasn't…More »

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