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 1. The Locus

4121 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5V 3P6
(604) 708-4121

Categories: Canadian (New), Lounges

Neighbourhood: Riley Park

4.0 star rating
  6/3/2010

I would come here just for their bread and butter alone. They have this amazing homemade cinnamon butter that is just to die for. I stuff my face with the bread before my meal even comes.

I've been here tons of times, and my meal is always excellent.…More »

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 2. Budgies Burritos

44 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC V5T 3H9
(604) 874-5408

Categories: Vegetarian, Mexican

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

4.0 star rating
  7/19/2010

Oh, Budgies. You make the best burritos in this city. I don't care that you're only vegetarian, your burritos are so good all my carnivorous friends love you. The Jame Dog is so good.

Since I'm trying to avoid wheat, I've been trying your tacos (on…More »

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 3. The Wallflower Modern Diner

2420 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5T 3E2
(604) 568-7554

Categories: Diners, Gluten-Free, Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

3.0 star rating
  Update - 3/27/2011

I was here last night for post-softball burgers with a fellow gluten-free friend. We wanted burgers that we could eat, and I love that the Wallflower could provide. The gluten-free bun was delicious, although it does tend to fall apart more than…More »

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  • 3.0 star rating
    1/3/2011

    I still appreciate the effort, Wallflower. I love that I know I can get a great breakfast with bread… Read more »

 4. Burgoo Bistro

3096 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5T 3G5
(604) 873-1441

Category: Canadian (Traditional)

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

4.0 star rating
  6/3/2010

There is a dearth of fondue in this city, but Burgoo makes up for all of it.

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 5. The Regional Assembly of Text

3934 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5V 3P2
(604) 877-2247

Category: Cards & Stationery

Neighbourhood: Riley Park

5.0 star rating
  6/11/2010

This is my favourite store in all of Vancouver. I think this is the first place I visited after moving here, after hearing my ex who was from Vancouver raving about how much I'd love this place. It's true! I do!

As a budding librarian, I find the…More »

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 6. Re-Entry Espresso - CLOSED

4363 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5V 3R1
(604) 872-0844

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Riley Park

4.0 star rating
  6/3/2010

I used to live around the corner, and would stop by frequently for their delicious pastries. Some of the best croissants I've had in this city! Their coffee and lattes are excellent too. The only trouble is it's quite small -- more the sort of place…More »

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 7. Front & Company

3772 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5V 3N7
(604) 879-8431

Categories: Used, Vintage & Consignment, Accessories, Women's Clothing

Neighbourhood: Riley Park

4.0 star rating
  6/4/2010

I always walk out of here with something cute, even when I just come in to browse. I can't help it, their window displays are gorgeous and creative. It's a sickness, I tell you -- I'm drawn to beautiful things.

Front and Company has a…More »

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 8. Pomp & Proper

2812 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5T 3G2
(604) 876-6670

Category: Hair Salons

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

5.0 star rating
  Update - 6/3/2010

Went for a haircut today and realized that I had forgot to mention that they give amazing scalp massages.

Now I'm all done up for the night with nowhere to go. Sigh!

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  • 4.0 star rating
    5/27/2010 First to Review

    Alicia Rollins at Pomp & Proper has been cutting my hair since last year. A friend recommended her,… Read more »

 9. Little Mountain Gallery

195 E 26th Ave
Vancouver, BC V5V 2G8

Categories: Art Galleries, Music Venues

Neighbourhood: Riley Park

4.0 star rating
  6/3/2010 First to Review

Great little art venue just off Main. Rad concerts and cool plays and there's just always awesome shit happening here. Check it out!

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 10. Biltmore Cabaret

395 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC V5T 3J7
(604) 676-0541

Category: Music Venues

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

5.0 star rating
  Update - 6/8/2010

I went here last night for what ended up being a terrible show (that's okay, it was free!) and was saved from boredom and terrible music by the Tetris machine in the back corner. You can play for a quarter! (I totally kicked my friend's ass, by the…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    6/3/2010

    I always have a good time at the Biltmore. I'm either there for a show (Why? Mono! A drunk Jon Rae… Read more »

 11. Salt Spring Coffee Company

4295 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5V 3P9
(604) 875-9727

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Riley Park

4.0 star rating
  6/7/2010

Salt Spring Coffee was my lifesaver when I had 8am classes at UBC. I'd roll out of bed, stumble around the corner to their shop, and within minutes be clutching a steaming travel mug of ambrosia -- ahem, I mean coffee -- and a breakfast bagel with…More »

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 12. Hawkers Delight Deli

4127 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5V 3P6
(604) 709-8188

Categories: Malaysian, Singaporean

Neighbourhood: Riley Park

4.0 star rating
  6/8/2010

I can stuff my face with delicious mee goreng for less than $5. Yes please.

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 13. Lucky's Comics

3972 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5V 3P2
(604) 875-9858

Category: Comic Books

Neighbourhood: Riley Park

3.0 star rating
  6/9/2010

While it says Lucky's Comics on the sign, this is not really a comic shop. It's a great tiny shop filled with art books and alternative comics, but if you're coming to find anything else you're probably out of luck. They just don't have room to have…More »

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 14. Rx Comics

2418 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5T 3E2
(604) 454-5099

Categories: Bookstores, Comic Books

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

4.0 star rating
  6/9/2010

My local comic shop when I lived on Main. I would walk all the way up from King Ed to visit this place, because I knew they'd always have what I wanted (and probably a few other things too). It's not the prettiest place, but when are comic shops ever…More »

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 15. Alibi Room

157 Alexander St
Vancouver, BC V6A 1B8
(604) 623-3383

Categories: Pubs, Canadian (New)

3.0 star rating
  Update - 8/27/2010

Finally tried some food here apart from the fries. Their beet salad is great, but their cheese plate is pretty small and filled with unexciting cheeses. Not worth it. My friend got a lamb dish that looked and smelled amazing. I'm looking forward to…More »

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  • 3.0 star rating
    6/9/2010

    This place makes me wish I could still drink beer. Tons of craft brews, cask ales... Sigh!

    That being… Read more »

 16. Three Bags Full

4458 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5V 3R3
(604) 874-9665

Category: Arts & Crafts

Neighbourhood: Riley Park

5.0 star rating
  Update - 1/13/2012

I've been back a few more times as it is now my closest yarn store, and the staff have been super helpful and friendly in terms of picking out yarns that will work with my patterns. Bonus, they have a computer set up so you can check out your pattern…More »

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  • 3.0 star rating
    10/2/2010

    Some lovely yarn, including some great alpaca, merino, and cotton. Mostly only lighter weights,… Read more »

 17. Hime Japanese Restaurant

315 Broadway East
Vancouver, BC V5T 1W5
(604) 708-1616

Category: Japanese

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

4.0 star rating
  1/11/2011

This place is great. We went last night as it was getting late, we were tired from work and too lazy to make dinner, and as soon as my boyfriend mentioned sushi I could think of nothing else.

We were originally thinking of going to Sushiyama down the…More »

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 18. Narrow Lounge

1898 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5T 3B7
(604) 839-5780

Category: Lounges

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

5.0 star rating
  1/12/2011 ROTD 4/27/2011

Perfect spot for last night's girls' night. A little bit out of the way but feels like someone's awesome basement rec room/speakeasy.

One of my friends was already there when the other two of us arrived, thankfully, as it was fairly busy for a Tuesday…More »

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 19. Army Navy & Airforce Veterans Unit 298 Canteen

3917 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5V
(604) 879-1020

Categories: Bars, Social Clubs

Neighbourhood: Riley Park

5.0 star rating
  2/1/2011 ROTD 12/28/2011

Sure, they have cheap drinks ($3.75 for a single well drink). And yes, karaoke on Saturdays. And darts, and pool, and shuffleboard. And they don't mind if you bring your own food in as they have no menu. But really, the best part about this place is…More »

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 20. Mount Pleasant Optometry Centre

104 Broadway E
Vancouver, BC V5T 1V9
(604) 874-7302

Categories: Optometrists, Eyewear & Opticians

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

4.0 star rating
  2/22/2011

I saw Dr. Ivy Koh last night for an eye exam -- I'd been getting some headaches and eye strain from too much computer use and just wanted to make sure there wasn't anything else happening in there. Dr. Koh was fantastic -- super professional,…More »

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 21. East West Market

4169 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5V 3P6
(604) 873-8082

Category: Grocery

Neighbourhood: Riley Park

5.0 star rating
  3/22/2011

I used to live five minutes away from East West Market. I was spoiled. It's got the prices of a little neighbourhood produce stand, but it's big enough that it has all the other things you need -- pantry staples, awesome frozen vegan burritos,…More »

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 22. Slickity Jim's Chat 'N' Chew

3475 Main Street
Vancouver, BC V5V 3M9
(604) 873-6760

Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Riley Park

3.0 star rating
  3/28/2011

Visited the new location for brunch this weekend. I was super excited, as Slickety's was one of my top breakfast spots before it burned down. This time I couldn't remember why I loved it so much. I used to adore the variations on the eggs benedict…More »

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 23. Roots Cafe

6502 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5X

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: Sunset, Punjabi Market

5.0 star rating
  Update - 5/18/2012

I've been back several time and the service has greatly improved. No one forgets my order this time, and everyone is super friendly! Today they had a great gluten-free chocolate tart that I couldn't resist, and I'm glad I didn't! So good!

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  • 4.0 star rating
    1/11/2012 First to Review

    Nice new cafe at Main and 49th. I popped in at lunch today and was excited to see several… Read more »

 24. Both Feet On Main Street Shoe Repair

4410 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5V 3R3
(604) 872-1318

Category: Shoe Repair

Neighbourhood: Riley Park

5.0 star rating
  2/19/2012

I just got a pair of boots resoled at Both Feet, and they look as good as new.  Actually, they were pretty cheap boots and they look better than they did when I bought them. How's that for a cobbler?

These guys can diagnose your shoe trouble within a…More »

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 25. Splitz Grill

4242 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5V 3P9
(604) 875-9711

Categories: Canadian (Traditional), Burgers

Neighbourhood: Riley Park

2.0 star rating
  3/3/2012

Eh. That's how I feel about Splitz. Sometimes I cheat on my gluten-free diet for a really good burger, but Splitz does not have those. Sure, they have a ton of toppings ranging from normal (lettuce, tomato, mustard, ketchup) to the wacky (hummus,…More »

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 26. Quejo's Cheesebuns

4129 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5V 3P6
(604) 420-0832

Categories: Bakeries, Gluten-Free

Neighbourhood: Riley Park

5.0 star rating
  3/24/2012

I love these cheese buns. Gluten-free, yet I still have to fight my gluten-eating boyfriend for the last one. Love the variety in flavours -- I've had the extra cheese, jalapeno, garlic, and olive buns, and there's still so many to try! Get them…More »

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 27. Crave Restaurant

3941 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5V 3P3
(604) 872-3663

Categories: Canadian (New), Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Riley Park

4.0 star rating
  4/20/2012

I came here with 5 other people and a baby, and was really impressed with the service. They accommodated our large group and small child incredibly well.

I shared the short rib poutine with my manfriend and had the roasted beet salad as my main. That…More »

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