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Downtown 1hr lunch spots
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1. Finch's Tea & Coffee House
Vancouver, BC V6B 1T3
(604) 899-4040
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Downtown
A lot has already been said about Finch's so I will keep it short. They get 5 stars as they do have the best baguettes in Vancouver. The pear blue brie and prosciutto with walnuts was stunning. It will take a long time for your sandwich to arrive,…More »
2. Oru
Vancouver, BC V6C 0B9
(604) 695-5300
Category:
Asian Fusion
Neighbourhoods: Coal Harbour, Downtown
Ate a very enjoyable set lunch at Oru. The space the restaurant is housed in is quite beautiful and well thought out. Design elements like the huge origami piece on the ceiling down to the table settings show a professionals vision at every turn. The…More »
3. La Taqueria
Vancouver, BC V6B 1K6
(604) 568-4406
Category:
Mexican
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Another stop on my mission to find the best downtown 1hr lunch.
A cozy little taqueria bordering west and east Hastings. The food feels unpretentious uncontrived much like the friendly service. A good range of options to suit most palates from…More »
4. Sciue Italian Bakery Caffe
Vancouver, BC V6C 2V6
(604) 602-7263
I think that the bad reviews just based on their coffee are a bit unfair as it is undoubtably the pizza that is the focus of this busy downtown lunch spot.
Great Italian style pizza that are not overflowing with cheese and cheap toppings. The…More »
5. Presto Panini Cafe - CLOSED
Looking for another spot to add to my work lunch list I came across Presto Panini. With a decor that could best be described as Italian kitsch this place could do with a restaurant makeover. In the food department though I had no complaints.
I had…More »
6. Sandwich Plus
Gobble gobble on the double
As others have said it is all about the turkey sandwich. A mix of light and dark turkey meat, avocado, lettuce, tomato, cranberry and mayo and I am done. As Marc.D said the bread is supermarket quality but I think with new…More »
7. Joyeaux Cafe & Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V6C 2C2
(604) 681-9168
Categories:
Vietnamese,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Downtown
There is not a huge amount of great places to grab a quick, cheap lunch in this part of town. Joyeaux provides a good range of Vietnamese inspired dishes that are cheap, half decent and come out quickly.
No this place is not authentic Vietnamese at…More »
8. Coast Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V6E 1A3
(604) 685-5010
Category:
Seafood
Neighbourhoods: West End, Downtown
A big restaurant that although dressed as a stylish chic seafood hot spot still reeks to some extent of a soulless chain. Coast has a modern stylish interior which plays a little too much on the ocean theme. It is a large area expanding over two…More »
9. Urban Sushi
Ok so the next stop on my 1 hour lunch mission was into the depths of Urban Sushi. Tucked away below street level this place looks uninviting but as you descend into the Urban Sushi dungeon this place is packed with the business lunch set. It is loud…More »
10. Shabusen Yakiniku House
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1X6
(604) 669-3883
People get overly excited about AYCE. Yes it is a good price but as soon as your food starts arriving you can see why. Poor quality ingredients in poorly executed dishes. I didn't come on a weekend so did not partake in BBQ which may have changed my…More »
11. A & W Restaurants
*Burger Quest*
I like to think of A&W like a MacDonald's burger through beer goggles. When you are hungry it looks so damn good that you have to have it and then in the light of day you feel dirty and ashamed. Over cooked pattie with little flavour,…More »
12. The Greedy Pig
Vancouver, BC V6B 1E5
(604) 669-4991
Category:
Gastropubs
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
Another stop on my quest to find the best lunch spots close to downtown.
The Greedy Pig delivered me a flavour filled braised short rib hoagie on a fresh warm potato roll which lifeted my waning Friday spirits. I also indulged in a mouthful of the…More »
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Vancouver, BC
Yelping SinceFebruary 2010
Things I LoveStreet Food, Fine Dining, Dive Bars, Cocktail Bars, Craft Beer, Good Wine, Quality Liquor, Farmers Markets, Travel, Cooking, Gourmet Bar Food, BBQ, Hidden Gems, Local hangouts, great coffee.
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