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Driving down the Drive
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1. La Grotta Del Formaggio
Vancouver, BC V5N 4A4
(604) 255-3911
Categories:
Delis,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
Okay! Wow! I totally did not know what the world's best sandwiches were until I went here!
(P.S. Congrats to La Grotta for being my #300th review! I WAS saving it for someone special and La Grotta fits the bill)
My sandwich: half focaccia, pesto…More »
2. Little Nest
Vancouver, BC V5L 2T5
(604) 251-9994
Category:
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
This place is brilliant! High quality food and tasty concepts! It's so delicious! I had the French toast made with brioche and had cinnamon, hazelnuts, whipped cream and maple syrup... mmmm! And a lot of their ingredients are organic, free range…More »
3. Tutta Mia Designs
Vancouver, BC V5L 4G8
(604) 255-4177
Category:
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
Oh my gosh! What a hidden gem! I was just leaving the Drive and I see this on the corner of the street on Victoria and pulled over right away (probably leaving tire marks!). This place is great! Almost everything they sell is made by local or…More »
4. Dolce Amore
Vancouver, BC V5L 3Y2
(604) 258-0006
Category:
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
This place has some of the best gelato in all of Vancouver! It tastes like the fruit that it's supposed to be AND it's soooo smooth and creamy. It almost puts Mondo Gelato http://www.yelp.ca/biz... to shame, even though that's pretty good too!
Stop…More »
5. Banshee Clothing
Vancouver, BC V5L 3Y2
(604) 254-7240
Categories:
Accessories,
Arts & Crafts,
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
I love reasonably priced boutiques with cute clothing and jewelry! Banshee is included in that generalization. They had some adorable items for good prices, but what put it over the top was the 40% off rack (4th star). They had some cute things on…More »
6. Falconetti's East Side Grill
Vancouver, BC V5N 4A5
(604) 251-7287
Category:
Pubs
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
Came here for the England v. USA football match. It was 10am and I still had no food in my tummy.. or coffee. In fact, I was woken up and brought here to cheer on England.
So, I ask for a cup of coffee. No coffee. They don't serve it....? Hmm.. how…More »
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6/16/2009
This place is awesome! I loved it! I went there this evening to see the Mariachi's Los Dorados play.… Read more »
7. Urban Empire
Vancouver, BC V5L 3X2
(604) 254-4700
Category:
Cards & Stationery
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
Wow! This has got to be the best gag gift and funny card shop ever! Everything in here is awesome! The card selection is awesome--perfect for anyone with a random sense of humour. It's worth going in here if you're in a bad mood, just to pick…More »
8. Bump N Grind
Vancouver, BC V5L 3W7
(604) 569-3362
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
They have 49th Parallel coffee!! This has got to be one of the best coffees in Vancouver! The set up is great for a coffee date or meeting. I also loved the triple berry muffin! However, the choice of pastries is slim.
9. Virgin Mary's
Vancouver, BC V5L 3X2
(604) 844-7848
Categories:
Used, Vintage & Consignment,
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
Rats! I totally thought i found a hidden gem!
But this store has so many fun fashion concepts vintage and modern vintage. And some things a little outrageous, but in a good way. Today they had a 20% off the sale items sale and that got me a…More »
10. Fratelli Authentic Italian Baking
Vancouver, BC V5N 4A4
(604) 255-8926
Category:
Bakeries
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
Oooh a new bakery (for me anyway)! I was drawn in by the cupcakes because they looked so pretty!! I settled on the black forest and the raspberry mousse. They're $2.75 each. And they were surprising with some custard/bavarian cream in the center!…More »
11. Waves Coffee
Vancouver, BC V5N 4A5
(604) 255-9283
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
Waves coffee is always good. I love that they're a local company. I had an awesome citrus chamomile tea and she even asked if I wanted honey with that. Just what I needed when sniffling with a cold.
12. Riddim & Spice
Vancouver, BC V5N 4A8
(604) 215-9252
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
This place is interesting. It's a little dive on Commercial Drive serving Jamaican food. I don't know how authentic it really is because I've never been shown exactly what true Caribbean food should be like. The jerk chicken was okay, I had nothing…More »
13. Belgian Fries
Vancouver, BC V5N 4A6
(604) 253-4220
This place had good poutine, but I still think Fritz is better. I went here with a fellow poutine fan based on rumours that this place was better than Fritz. The gravy at Belgian Fries wasn't hot enough to melt the curds onto the fries.. however,…More »
14. 4 Brothers Pizza
Vancouver, BC V5L 3X8
(604) 255-9789
Category:
Pizza
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
Delicious pizza, not too much cheese, sesame on the crust, not too greasy, crust was nice, light and fluffy. I think it could have had more sauce. Mayyyyyybeeeeeee a little more cheese for those days I want to wear my stretchy pants. Ordered 2…More »
15. In Again Fashion
Vancouver, BC V5L 3X2
(604) 253-3331
Category:
Used, Vintage & Consignment
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
They have some really cute things, however, I think the prices of some of the items are a bit much, especially for second hand. But it's definitely worth a look for some cute purses and shoes, and maybe even some dresses!
16. Spank On the Drive
Vancouver, BC V5L 3X1
(604) 255-1131
Categories:
Accessories,
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
Definitely better than the W. 4th location because the people working here are a bit friendlier. Hey, they acknowledged my presence! (See my review for Spank http://www.yelp.ca/biz...). But it's still difficult to find clothes here for my body type…More »
17. Caffe Napoli
Vancouver, BC V5L 3Y4
(604) 253-8224
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
The name of this place is so misleading....
When I went to Napoli last summer, I fell in love... with the city. It's an amazing place with a unique culture compared to the rest of Italy. We also had espresso every single day probably 3x per day.
So,…More »
18. Chongqing Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V5N 4C6
(604) 254-7434
Category:
Chinese
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
My family has been coming here for a number of years now. At least 10? This seems to be the Chinese restaurant of choice for Gujarati families (like mine) around Vancouver. So many people ask me if there are very many Gujaratis here, and while…More »
19. Stems Floral Company
Vancouver, BC V5N 1W2
(604) 872-6693
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive, Kensington-Cedar Cottage
I love going through Commercial station just because of this flower cart. This lady has been here at this location forever and I just love looking at her selection. Since I am a student, I don't buy flowers a whole lot. But on the handful of…More »
20. Cassia Cupcakery
Vancouver, BC V5N 4A3
(604) 568-6188
Category:
Bakeries
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
Such a pity the reviews here are so negative. On the contrary, my experience here was quite nice. They don't charge HST if you order 6 cupcakes or more. I got a dozen mini cupcakes for my sister's birthday. They looked cute and adorable and I…More »
21. Mintage
Vancouver, BC V5N 4A3
(604) 646-8243
Category:
Used, Vintage & Consignment
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
Well, this store has gotten a lot more publicity than it anticipated, I bet, after that gory Halloween display. I, myself, only read about it on the front page of the 24 Hours. Saturday before Halloween, though, their display was taken down and…More »
Recently updated lists from Reena M.
Pimp My Kitchen (13)Some people have to have the latest electronic gadgets. Others NEED to have their kitchen well equipped and fashionable. Where I go to get super cool, funky, and/or practical kitchen gadgets. |
Give a *good* GIft! (34)There are so many cute shops in Vancouver. Here a some places to buy a gift for that special someone (mostly female)! |
My Absolute Vancouver Food Faves (9)These are the dining options I seem to be recommending time and time again (occasion dependent of course), as well as dream about when I'm not there. |
Sip & Grub in Downtown Vancouver (44)Some of the best places to get your solid and liquid nourishment in the core of Vancouver: "Downtown" |
Hola! Bienvenidos a Vancouver! (15)Es dificil para encontrar bien comidas y otra cosas latinas aqui, pero quizas, este lista puede ayudarte.Translation: It is difficult to find good latin american food and other things here, but maybe this list can help you. |
Get y'er drank on! (50)Where I go to get my drink on in order of "Of course, why do you even ask?" to "Meh, no thanks. I'd rather stay home and knit." |
Na'cho mama's nachos! (12)Yummy nachos! Or meh... Check out my list to find where you should go to dip your chip! |
Pain au Chocolat (7)My favorite of all French pastries. And that's saying a lot! |
Latte? Capuccino? Americano? Machiatto? (45)Best places to get them, and not resort to Starbucks. |
Tourism Vancouver (31)In no particular order, where I would take out-of-town guests to wholly experience (in my opinion, of course) "Vancouver" or what it's known for. Of course, probably not all of these places in one trip, and some depend on the season/weather. |
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Yelping SinceJanuary 2009
Things I Lovedim sum, italian food, mexican food, italian espresso, loose leaf tea, bubble tea, food science, chocolate, wine, beer, baking, homemade desserts, farms, food-related travels, travelling off the beaten path, independently-run restaurants, growing my own food.
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My HometownUmatilla, Oregon
When I'm Not Yelping...I'm trying to earn a degree of some sort
Why You Should Read My ReviewsI write how I experience. Super excited ones mean the place inspired me.
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My First ConcertNelly Furtado
My Last Meal On EarthMom's style/Gujarati style Okra fry with roti
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...I stole my grandmother's nightie for myself because it was so comfy!
Most Recent DiscoveryPisco sours! (how to make them)
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