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Come to the dark side (East Van, baby!) to discover our tasty/handy hotspots : )

 1. The Roasted Bean Cafe

1475 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC V5N 2R6
(604) 569-2278

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage

4.0 star rating
  5/23/2010 First to Review

Gosh!!  The soup here KNOCKED MY SOCKS OFF!!!  Absolutely hearty, deeericious, and fresh tasting.  The sample of coffee I had was smooth and tasty too.  I can't wait to come try more!  The decor:  classy-- it really stands out in this neighborhood…More »

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 2. Hai Phong Vietnamese Restaurant

1242 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC V5V
(604) 872-3828

Category: Vietnamese

Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage

4.0 star rating
  5/13/2010

Solid food, always delicious--- but the deep fried spring rolls are WAY too small compared to other places.  Still, I eat here at least once a month!  Always tasty!

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 3. House of Dosas

1391 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC V5V 3E3
(604) 875-1283

Category: Indian

Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage

5.0 star rating
  5/13/2010

deeeericious!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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 4. Ba Le Sandwich Shop

701 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC V5T 3K6
(604) 875-6322

Categories: Sandwiches, Vietnamese

Neighbourhoods: Mount Pleasant, Kensington-Cedar Cottage

5.0 star rating
  5/12/2010

#2 Grilled Pork sandwich + Viet iced coffee = my constant craving!!!  My friends and I can't get enough of this place... it's evil... pure evil... Thanks for getting me addicted Ainsley!!!!  ; )

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 5. Thu Hien Deli & Sandwich Shop

1388 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC V5V 3E4
(604) 874-9243

Categories: Vietnamese, Delis

Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage

4.0 star rating
  5/13/2010

*If you can handle the strong odor of the shop* $3 bubble tea-- Get the fresh strawberry blended with taro powder and ice-- UBER delicious!!  The pearls were the perfect consistency (I try a pearl before I buy-- too many mushy-pearl-ruining-drink…More »

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 6. Sushi Bay

1284 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC V5V 3E1
(604) 874-8028

Category: Japanese

Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage

4.0 star rating
  Update - 2/25/2011

Sushi Bay truly caught me off guard today and I'm impressed with their playful and creative menu. Cute items such as "Hokey Pucks On Fire" made the special rolls section a fun read. Everything sounded so good so the server enthusiastically…More »

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  • 3.0 star rating
    5/12/2010 First to Review

    I ate lunch here yesterday with my roommates.  In a pinch, the food was ready, and I was glad… Read more »

 7. Tipper Restaurant & Review Room

2066 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC V5N 2T3
(604) 873-1010

Categories: Burgers, Canadian (Traditional)

Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage

5.0 star rating
  4/9/2009 First to Review

Oh Snap!!  I'm a fan.  It's simple, delicious, and the atmosphere is fantastic-- comfortable and down to earth.  The owner, Colin is the neatest guy and made us feel SO at home.   The soups are amazing (I've been twice in the past two weeks so I…More »

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 8. Les Faux Bourgeois

663 E 15th Ave
Vancouver, BC V5T 2R6
(604) 873-9733

Categories: French, Cafes

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

4.0 star rating
  5/30/2010

Super romantic atmosphere (I felt like I was in Europe), cozy, lowlit, warm, lively (with a lineup) and best of all, in EAST VAN!  What a fabulous surprise.  The food was great, the decor charming, and the price was reasonable.  Great date spot if…More »

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 9. Tapestry Thrift Store

1369 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC

Category: Thrift Stores

Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage

4.0 star rating
  6/3/2010 First to Review

Love this thrift shop!  And not JUST because it's in my hood ; )  It's CHEAP, clean, organized, has a good selection, and supports the Hospital Auxiliary.   4000 square feet of space with everything from "clothing, jewelry and accessories for men,…More »

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 10. Sun Fat Café - CLOSED

920 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC V5V 3C4
(604) 872-3368

Category: Chinese

Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage

4.0 star rating
  6/3/2010

Good Chinese food-- tasty, and great value!  But don't be fooled-- the delicious looking pictures that are in the entrance window (what enticed me to go in in the first place) are merely for decoration-- the items pictured are NOT on the menu!…More »

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 11. Kingsway Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Centre

1248 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC V5V 3E1
(604) 874-8128

Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage

3.0 star rating
  6/3/2010 First to Review

Ok, so I've been here a few times, and they do a nice job-- they give you a little massage, put the heating gel on your back, add some suction cups, then some electric pulse things-- all on your back-- then you take a nice nap on some hot towels.  I…More »

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 12. Sunrise Markets

300 Powell St
Vancouver, BC V6A 1G4
(604) 685-8019

Category: Grocery

Neighbourhood: Downtown Eastside

4.0 star rating
  10/16/2010

Sunrise Market, oh so cheap and bountiful, I could buy endless vegetables with twenny bones!

Here's my advice when it comes to shopping here:

-Dig through the produce. Stuff here can get pretty gnarly, but the stuff that isn't is a seriously killer…More »

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 13. Everything Cafe

75 E Pender St
Vancouver, BC V6B 1R3
(604) 681-3115

Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: Chinatown

4.0 star rating
  10/17/2010

Absolutely fabulous!

I had a special date here with my sister yesterday and we had so much fun. The first thing that impressed me was of course, the decor. Modern, vintage, clean... a great mix of styles. The staff-- two sweethearts who were so…More »

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 14. Green Leaf Natural Food

5756 Fraser St
Vancouver, BC V5W 2Z5
(604) 327-8766

Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Juice Bars & Smoothies

Neighbourhood: Sunset

4.0 star rating
  Update - 11/15/2010

Hawaii 5-0 alert!

Needing a mini vaca? The pina colada smoothie at Green Leaf is absolutely decadent. Thanks to Marc D for pointing this keeper out!

The too-bad-so-sad: they were out of pearls. Darn. I settled for diabetes-in-a-cup (coconut jelly) and…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    11/10/2010

    Hip hip hooray!
    $2 for 12 oz of deeericious bubble tea means that I can get two flavours for the… Read more »

 15. The Beverage Lounge Coffee House

1022 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC V5T 1R9
(604) 566-9997

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage

5.0 star rating
  Update - 1/7/2011

Ah. Once again a great start to my day at the BLCH. I can't get over how welcoming the staff are--they are a breath of fresh air. I also couldn't help but notice that they've pulled out all the stops here: plasma menu screens, a top of the line…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    12/22/2010 First to Review

    So glad to see another coffee shop in the quaint Kensington-Cedar Cottage! Woohoo!

    The staff are… Read more »

 16. Waldorf Hotel

1489 Hastings St E
Vancouver, BC V5L 1S4
(604) 253-7141

Categories: Hotels, Nightlife, Venues & Event Spaces

Neighbourhood: Grandview-Woodlands

4.0 star rating
  12/28/2010

Whoa, beneath a starry painted sky the blue tiki room enchants, with an impressive all-vinyl DJ and salubrious Nuba eats.

Najib's Special (Nuba's signature cauliflower dish) is a favourite (surprise, surprise) but if you like Lebanese food, their…More »

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 17. The Prophouse Cafe

1636 Venables St
Vancouver, BC V5L 2H2
(604) 733-5665

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive

5.0 star rating
  12/29/2010

EFF YEAH!

An original space... and even the word 'original' feels like an understatement.

The name 'PropHouse' comes from cafe's biz of renting out props (you're welcome for stating the obvious). Truthfully though, I wouldn't have guessed it but it…More »

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 18. Great West Wholesale

1670 Pandora St
Vancouver, BC V5L 1L6
(604) 255-9588

Category: Toy Stores

Neighbourhood: Grandview-Woodlands

5.0 star rating
  1/4/2011 First to Review

Yippe ya yay, a secret stash of super cheap stuff! Coming here is like coming to a top secret mafia hideout, minus the cigarette smoke and duffel bags. Not that I would know...

Park in an unsuspecting alley in front of a nondescript building that…More »

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 19. Kokoro Sushi - CLOSED

6519 Victoria Drive
Vancouver, BC V5P 3X9
(604) 326-0008

Category: Japanese

Neighbourhood: Fraserview

4.0 star rating
  2/2/2011

This place is a sushi joint, though I've only come here for the drinks so far. Def hit em up for some liquids. They make GREAT fresh fruit smoothies. The pearls... well, sample one before you buy because some days are better than others. They're…More »

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 20. Outpost Cafe

3992 Fraser St
Vancouver, BC V5V
(604) 563-5008

Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: Riley Park, Kensington-Cedar Cottage

5.0 star rating
  2/3/2011

Beautiful sunlit spot with wooden floors, tall ceilings and home made baked goods. A new favourite. It smelled like freshly baked cheese bread. What's not to love?

Oh and let's not forget the oatmeal... is there anything more crunchy, tasty (dare I…More »

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 21. Angkor Restaurant

4884 Victoria Dr
Vancouver, BC V5N 4P5
(604) 568-0770

Category: Cambodian

Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage

4.0 star rating
  2/8/2011

Alright, although no one can argue that this place replaces Phnom Penh, Angkor is still a great option if you live in East Van. Why? Great food, good prices and NO LINEUP. Now that's what I'm talking about!

I know you're wondering about the wings and…More »

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 22. Midland Liquidators

1234 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC V5V 3E1
(604) 875-9722

Category: Hardware Stores

Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage

4.0 star rating
  2/8/2011

Want DIY tools on the cheap? Check out Midland Liquidators. They have random guy-tool-stuff (don't ask) that impressed my dad who's pretty much the ultimate Scottish Alpha male (handy and thrifty!) and normal stuff that un-handy people like me can…More »

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 23. Cedar Cottage Neighbourhood Pub

3728 Clark Dr
Vancouver, BC V5V 4Y6
(604) 876-1411

Category: Nightlife

Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage

4.0 star rating
  2/16/2011

The Cedar Cottage Pub is a cozy watering hole in the Kensington Cedar Cottage, and by hole, I don't mean hole-in-the-wall, but hole in the ground! It's below street level on Kingsway. Pretty cool little place to venture down into. Wear your flats,…More »

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 24. SD Galleria + Sushi Lounge

4316 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5V 3P9
(604) 875-9866

Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars

Neighbourhood: Riley Park

4.0 star rating
  3/14/2011

I will tell you in point form why SD Galleria is my new fave late nite East Van chillout spot:

-So cheap
-The beats kept me awake and pumped.
-Service is OFF the hook. Note: Our server was wearing the most amazing ring that she made herself. Please buy…More »

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 25. Lace Embrace Atelier

219 E 16th Ave
Vancouver, BC V5T 2T5
(604) 737-1119

Categories: Personal Shopping, Women's Clothing, Lingerie, Bridal

Neighbourhoods: Mount Pleasant, Riley Park

5.0 star rating
  3/22/2011

Whoa. If you've ever been curious to try on a corset, do it and do it here. From the moment they placed that red satin miracle around my hips I was smitten. They transformed me from a frumpy crazy cat lady (sans the cats) into an curvaceous vixen.…More »

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 26. Rio Theatre

1660 Broadway E
Vancouver, BC V5N 1W1
(604) 879-3456

Category: Cinema

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

5.0 star rating
  3/29/2011

A perfect score!

Tech highlight: Best screen ads anywhere. Super lo-fi: and I'm captivated by all of them because of it! 80's-style simple images... I felt like I was a kid again at the cinema. Best of all, when the actual movie comes on, you'll be…More »

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