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1. La Taqueria
Vancouver, BC V6B 1K6
(604) 568-4406
Category:
Mexican
Neighbourhood: Downtown
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 »
2. Café for Contemporary Art
North Vancouver, BC V7L 4X9
(778) 340-3379
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Art Galleries,
Soup
Neighbourhood: Lower Lonsdale
This is my Artigiano on the North shore:)
I love their latte and chocolate chip cookies. I also tried citrus-honey ice tea, which was so nice and refreshing.
Room is nice and open. So you can enjoy sunshine even if you sit inside. They have a few…More »
3. The Naam
This place is great! Generous portions, lots of interesting choices, good food! They have it all, except that they really need new furniture! It's a bit of a hipster looking place. I love it, but I wish it was a bit cleaner inside!
Service is great, I…More »
4. Raglans
North Vancouver, BC V7M 2E4
(604) 988-8203
Categories:
Breakfast & Brunch,
Canadian (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Lower Lonsdale
Cool place to grab a burger or brunch on wknds. They definitely have THE BEST yam fries (yam chips that is)...soooo tasty!
Also you can order a huge cocktail and share it with someone or drink it up on your own.
When you are inside you feel like you…More »
5. Guilt & Co
Vancouver, BC V6A 1B2
(604) 288-1704
Categories:
Music Venues,
Lounges
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
I went there not expecting much, but I was pleasantly surprised. They have a menu of games to play! I never played that much jenga in my life! Cocktails are cool, they also have my favourite beer on the menu-Leffe. They have one cocktail which if u…More »
6. La Bretagne the Original Creperie
This is an awesome crepe place. It is right off Robson street on Jervis, and it is the best crepe place in neighbourhood!
It is a great place to grab a quick lunch of breakfast. They also have a small patio which is nice on a sunny day.
I love their…More »
7. Guu
Vancouver, BC V6B 5C6
(604) 685-8682
Categories:
Japanese,
Tapas Bars
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown
Great place! Very fun atmosphere, delicious food and fun service! It is a Japanese fusion restaurant so they have a bit of everything! I love their deep fried brie with mango and blueberry sauce, lamb burger and kimchi! Good sushi and sashimi as…More »
8. Acacia Fillo Bar
Vancouver, BC V6G 2M7
(604) 633-3884
Categories:
Ethnic Food,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: West End
This is a great brunch place. I live in the neighbourhoud, but I usually stop by when I am on my way to Stanley Park or 2nd Beach. Love their seat by the window, it feels so special:)
Salmon eggs benedict is awesome! I also like their mix of potatoes…More »
9. Cho Pain
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 »
10. Banana Leaf On Denman
Really love the food here! Its a very small place and they don't take reservations so it's better not to go in prime time because you will be stuck waiting in line. I usually order a take out!
Everything I tried was amazing!
Definitely check it out!
11. Havana
Vancouver, BC V5L 3X4
(604) 253-9119
Categories:
Latin American,
Cuban
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
It is a very cool place to dine at! they have an awesome patio that is heated, but is much nicer in the summer!
I've been there a few times, and everything I've tried was great!
It's a casual place. They also have a back room with pictures:)
Go there…More »
12. Bitter Tasting Room
Vancouver, BC V6B 1G6
(604) 558-4658
Categories:
Beer, Wine & Spirits,
Pubs
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Downtown Eastside
Nothing like a good old chocolate stout to warm you up on a -20 cold Vancouver night. Well ok, in my I-want-to-wear-leather-jacket universum felt like minus 20, but it was around 0!
Ventured there last night with a few friends. I wish I remember all…More »
13. Buddha-Full
North Vancouver, BC V7M 1A9
(604) 973-0231
Categories:
Vegan,
Juice Bars & Smoothies,
Live/Raw Food
Neighbourhood: Lower Lonsdale
I really like this place! I am there every Saturday for breakfast! I wish they were open on Sundays too! They are all about raw vegan cuisine!
I love their curried chickpea wrap with the salad, apple and nut muffin and carrot cake! I also tried some…More »
14. JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
Vancouver, BC V5L 1J3
(604) 254-0169
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Grandview-Woodlands
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!
15. The Reef Restaurant Victoria
This restaurant definitely gets 4.5 stars! Love the food, love the service, love the place, love the price! It's one of those places you can just go and hang out! It's all in tiki style, and colourful!
We went for dinner at this place because our bus…More »
16. The Wallflower Modern Diner
Vancouver, BC V5T 3E2
(604) 568-7554
Categories:
Diners,
Gluten-Free,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
Really cool place. Cool decor, cool crowd, cool staff! Cool everything!
We were so super starved when we ventured into this place. It was around 3pm Saturday, and I still didn't have any breakfast. Reason being is that once I go to MEC, I turn into a…More »
17. Twisted Fork
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1M1
(604) 568-0749
Categories:
French,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District
Homemade jams, boooooyaaaaaaa...I love you banana jam! I think it has rum in it, or at least it tastes like it does!
I tried banana french toast, and it does not disappoint; the portion is huge though! I love it!
I also tried asiago scones and salmon…More »
18. Rogue Kitchen & Wetbar
Vancouver, BC V6B 1G1
(604) 678-8000
Categories:
Canadian (Traditional),
Gastropubs
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Alright, another update. I don't know how or why but this year I am spending more time at Rogue than at home (ok, not quite, but close...) I never thought of it as the place to go primarily for food, although I do like their burger and sushi bombs.…More »
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3/21/2011
After my last visit on friday night, I am updating my review to a 4 star experience!
I booked a table… Read more »
19. Lolita's South of the Border Cantina
So after walking up and down and up and down on Davie (because I was 'sure', that Lolita's is in between Jervis and Bute, I finally gave up and followed the map (thanks god for GPS; and then they say that men don't ask for directions).
We got in…More »
20. Gorilla Food
Vancouver, BC V6B 2Z4
(604) 684-3663
Categories:
Vegan,
Live/Raw Food
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Green Taco! Delicious!
I also tried Rawmein and it was pretty good too!
Honestly, I think I'll be going back there until I try most of their menu. Seriously, everything sounds good, I never know what to get!
I also love love their green glory juice! It…More »
21. The Legendary Noodle House
I just gotta say - hit me with Dao Xiao Mian. Whatever that means...it's tasty! I was hit with it, and the prawns, and it felt oh so goooood...
The sauce is really good, and the noodles are amazing! I also poured chili sauce all over it so by the end…More »
22. Famous Warehouse
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1L2
(604) 677-8080
Category:
Pubs
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District
I like the atmosphere here and music selection. Food is cheap, and decent once you had a couple of cocktails and/or beers.
You wouldn't go to this place to eat anyways... This place is great to go to with friends to hang out. I went there on a…More »
23. Banana Leaf on Davie
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 »
24. The Reef
Vancouver, BC V5L 3W9
(604) 568-5375
Categories:
Caribbean,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
I give this place 4 jerked stars! Jamaica me crabby, jerked salmon benny, jerked chicken wrapped in a roti = delicious! And Johnnycakes! OMG! Loved them!
Relaxed atmosphere, great service, good OCEANWISE food options...
I fell in love with this…More »
25. Biercraft Tap and Tapas Bar
Vancouver, BC V5L 3X2
(604) 254-2437
Category:
Belgian
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
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 »
26. Scoozi's
Vancouver, BC V6C 2X4
(604) 684-1009
Categories:
Breakfast & Brunch,
Italian
Neighbourhood: Downtown
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 »
27. Miura Waffle Milk Bar
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1B7
(604) 687-2909
Categories:
Sandwiches,
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Downtown
*drool*
Waffles are truly delicious! The crispy outer layer, but still kinda soft inside.../me melting like butter...
I had the bulgogi one, and it was tasty, but mostly because of the waffles not so much because of the fillig! That was the first time…More »
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