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 1. Master Chef Café

2481 Hastings St E
Vancouver, BC V5K 1Y8
(604) 254-6352

Categories: Canadian (Traditional), Diners

Neighbourhood: Hastings-Sunrise

5.0 star rating
  3/4/2011 ROTD 5/13/2011

Tony & May what a cute couple.  Tony, the charming gentleman that works the front of the house and May, the Master Chef of course, holds it down in the back.

This is for sure a local's joint.  Older Italians here shooting the shits with Tony.  I've…More »

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 2. Luda - CLOSED

2683 E Hastings St
Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z5
(604) 255-3188

Category: Chinese

Neighbourhood: Hastings-Sunrise

4.0 star rating
  1/27/2011

Ever since I came back from Toronto, I've been seeking a beef noodle soup that rivals House of Gourmet's.  After 1.5 years I think I found it.  A close second, but definitely number 1 so far in Vancouver.  I'm open to suggestions and debate for…More »

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 3. The Red Wagon

2296 E Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V5L
(604) 568-4565

Category: Diners

Neighbourhood: Grandview-Woodlands

4.0 star rating
  1/10/2011

Interesting joint for locals.  Small, seats about 30ish and it got packs pretty quick right around 12.  Nice smell of free bacon in the air, old school Coke signs, and interesting lighting fixtures at the bar.  

Confit Crispy Pork Belly, salsa verde,…More »

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 4. Roundel Cafe

2465 E Hastings St
Vancouver, BC V5K 1Y8
(604) 253-2522

Categories: Vegetarian, Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers

Neighbourhood: Hastings-Sunrise

4.0 star rating
  1/27/2011

Gotta say, I have a soft spot for these retro style diners.  All ingredients are organic and everything seems to be made in-house, hollandiase, hot sauce and even the ketchup.

Excellent food and great service.  I read some reviews about the service…More »

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 5. Acme Café

51 W Hastings St
Vancouver, BC V6B 1G4
(604) 569-1022

Category: Canadian (Traditional)

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Downtown Eastside

2.0 star rating
  5/18/2010

I really love the layout of the this cafe, the modern look to an old school diner was a really neat idea!  Open kitchen, fresh desserts, friendly atmosphere, and great coffee =)

Now, here's why I only gave two stars....  I had the High-falutin Grilled…More »

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 6. Anton's Pasta Bar

4260 Hastings St
Burnaby, BC V5C 2J6
(604) 299-6636

Category: Italian

Neighbourhood: Burnaby Heights

3.0 star rating
  4/22/2010

After almost a decade, I finally return through the doors of Anton's and doesn't seem like much has changed 'cept the awesome neon sign out front.  Huge portions at a great price that could satisfy you the next day for lunch (well, a big night snack…More »

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 7. El Barrio Restaurante Latino

2270 Hasting Street E
Vancouver, BC V5L 1V4
(604) 569-2220

Categories: Mexican, Latin American

Neighbourhood: Grandview-Woodlands

2.0 star rating
  6/13/2011

Not a memorable experience.

I came here a while back with a few friends to try this place out (thank you Groupons!).  At the end of our meal, we all felt the same about the food and came to an unanimous decision... yeah, either we don't like…More »

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 8. Seto Cafe

2341 E Hastings St
Vancouver, BC V5L 1V6
(604) 255-9411

Category: Cafes

Neighbourhood: Grandview-Woodlands

3.0 star rating
  7/22/2011

Free wifi at this little ol'... err new cafe?  Wow, I'm impressed.

You'll never expect a place like that would have free wifi, but then again now we got smartphones and can get our Yelp fix anytime of day!  (Anyone Yelped a place while still there?…More »

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 9. Campagnolo Roma

2297 Hastings St E
Vancouver, BC V5L 1V2
(604) 569-0456

Categories: Italian, Pizza

Neighbourhood: Grandview-Woodlands

4.0 star rating
  7/29/2011

J N. was right, you gotta try the Tiramisu!!

Lovely Italian place just off of Hastings.  Small restaurant with a couple of seats on the bar, wood decor, and a small open kitchen.

Food:  Simple, rustic, and good quality ingredients... how Italian food…More »

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 10. Starbucks Coffee Company

2531 Hastings St E
Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z2
(604) 253-2055

Category: Food

Neighbourhood: Hastings-Sunrise

3.0 star rating
  8/12/2011

Another Starbucks, but this one lacked a little customer satisfaction.

This one is pretty typical just like any other other.  They got a nice little enclosed patio in the front, some couches near the back and a back entrance that leads to a parking…More »

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 11. Bao Chau Vietnamese Restaurant

2717 Hastings St E
Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z8
(604) 251-6956

Category: Vietnamese

Neighbourhood: Hastings-Sunrise

5.0 star rating
  Update - 10/25/2011

Ok, Comb A for 9.95

You get 2 spring rolls, grilled chicken skewer, and a huge ass salad roll.... FTW!

This is a huge plate of food to get for 1 person, unless you got a big appetite.  I just came back from there and I feel a food coma coming on now.  …More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    10/15/2011

    I grew up eating their bowl o' pho!

    Ah, was it sweet yet salty of a first love here.  It was a… Read more »

 12. Sushi Nanaimo

350 Nanaimo St
Vancouver, BC V5L 4R7
(604) 876-9200

Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese

Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, Hastings-Sunrise

5.0 star rating
  10/29/2011

Great price, good portion, and off to a great start!

Been back here a few times already since it opened.  Great new addition to the neighbourhood considering there isn't much good Japanese restaurants in the area.

The portion size are pretty big for…More »

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 13. Hong Hong Bakery

2249 Hastings St
Vancouver, BC V5L
(604) 253-8826

Category: Bakeries

Neighbourhood: Grandview-Woodlands

2.0 star rating
  4/4/2012 First to Review

I have been in this area for most of my life and this is probably the second time I ever walked through it's doors.  I mean they have been in business for 20 years, there gotta be a reason why!

I walked by here pretty much everyday after high school…More »

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 14. Sushi Time

2671 E Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V5K
(604) 215-2207

Category: Japanese

Neighbourhood: Hastings-Sunrise

4.0 star rating
  4/12/2012 First to Review

What happened to Toby's?

The former spot for Toby's Teriyaki Bowl, now Sushi Time reigns in these parts.  Korean (I think) owned Japanese joint offering lunch, dinner, and take out with a 20% off till June 15.  There doesn't seem to be any major…More »

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 15. Blowfish Sushi & Japanese Food

2828 E Hastings St
Vancouver, BC V5K 5C5
(604) 258-7500

Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars

Neighbourhood: Hastings-Sunrise

3.0 star rating
  4/20/2012

I came here once before but I honestly don't remember how my experience was.  I don't remember if it was good or bad, so I came in today to see if maybe it would have gotten better and more memorable this time around.

I ordered the tonkatsu, saba,…More »

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Switchfoot

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I watch Grey's Anatomy lol

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Smoked meat pizza!

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soft poached eggs.mmmm something about it is just sooo sexy.