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 1. Greens Organic + Natural Market

1978 W Broadway
Vancouver, BC V6J 1Z2
Canada
+1-604-568-3079

Categories: Grocery, Local Flavour

Neighbourhood: Kitsilano

4.0 star rating
  1/16/2011

Super happy to discover this place after yoga. Finally a place with better prices on organic produce then Whole Foods! It's also nice to support a local new company that is into all the same things i am in into. Lots of options without the…More »

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 2. OrganicLives

1829 Quebec Street
Vancouver, BC V5T 2Z3
Canada
+1-778-588-7777

Categories: Live/Raw Food, Health Food Store, Vegetarian

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

5.0 star rating
  12/26/2010

Yes i too finally made it here. Walking into this place is really confusing because it does not at all feel like a place you want to hang out it. But the sentiment is agreed, this is now my favourite vegan place in Vancouver. They do things right. I…More »

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 3. Rocky Mountain Flatbread Company

1876 1st Ave W
Vancouver, BC V6J 1G5
Canada
+1-604-730-0321

Category: Pizza

Neighbourhood: Kitsilano

4.0 star rating
  10/8/2010

Organic, local, and all excellent. Comfort food with a conscience. I have eaten here a few times and have always loved it.. but there veggie lasagna..what a treat. It's made with an Indian spice that makes is just that little bit different from every…More »

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 4. Shizen Ya

985 Hornby St
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1V3
Canada
+1-604-568-0013

Category: Japanese

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  10/8/2010

I spent to many days speed walking past this place to actually look inside and at the menu. Brown rice sushi! All organic! All ocean wise! My dreams of a sustainable sushi house have been answered. The even use reusable chop sticks.
The decor is…More »

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 5. Go Fish Ocean Emporium

1505 W 1st Ave
Vancouver, BC V6J 1E8
Canada
+1-604-730-5040

Categories: Seafood, Fish & Chips

Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek

5.0 star rating
  7/1/2010

Fresh, delicious, yummy flavors, great location, friendly service, great selections.. is there anything wrong with this place? Nope.. well if i want to be picky there wasn't enough seating for the masses that come here.
I am a severly picky fish eater…More »

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 6. Agro Café

1363 Railspur Alley
Vancouver, BC V6H 4G9
Canada
+1-604-669-0724

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek

4.0 star rating
  5/26/2010

Well i just discovered this place.. It's actually in the Entertainment Book with a 50% off coupon for drinks.
I have been faithful to a coffee shop in the market for a long time but now i am definitely cheating.
The thing i love, other then the…More »

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 7. Cafe Nuba

146 E 3rd Ave
Vancouver, BC V5T 1C8
Canada
+1-604-568-6727

Categories: Mediterranean, Lebanese

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

2.0 star rating
  11/16/2010

I was so excited to hear that a Nuba was opening by my house since i don't work near the Nuba on Hastings anymore. The menu seemed to be the same, so i ordered a falafel wrap. I have never had issues with the food either other then it not tasting 1/2…More »

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 8. Whole Foods Market

510 W 8th Ave
Vancouver, BC V5Z
Canada
+1-778-370-4210

Categories: Grocery, Health Food Store

Neighbourhood: Fairview Slopes

3.0 star rating
  Update - 2/21/2011

I have already given Whole foods a glowing review, but the prices are REALLY ridiculous. I am now shopping at Greens Organic because it's often around 30% cheaper. I can't justify giving that money away.  I don't know who is in charge of pricing at…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    1/10/2011

    Yes yes we all love Whole Foods. I love Whole foods so much that i almost never shop anywhere else.… Read more »

 9. Our Community Bikes

3283 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5V 3M6
Canada
+1-604-879-2453

Category: Bikes

Neighbourhood: Riley Park

5.0 star rating
  7/10/2010

After a few people recommended this place to me, i decided to finally check it out. And i have to say... wow.. this is my kind of shop. If you couldn't tell by the name already it's a community bike shop. You can show up, put your name on a list and…More »

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 10. Brown Dog Cafe

4544 W 10th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V6R 2J1
Canada
+1-604-221-4340

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: Point Grey

4.0 star rating
  3/9/2011

Can someone say vegan chocolate brownie overload! Seriously the best and biggest vegan brownie i have tried in this city.
We wandered in here to grab a quick coffee before our walk and i couldn't stop staring at people's food, they also have a…More »

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 11. The Pony Espresso

1392 Portage Rd
Pemberton, BC V0N 2L0
Canada
+1-604-894-5700
4.0 star rating
  5/25/2011

After a weekend of camping and eating outdoors, my boyfriend was telling me about this place that only uses local potatoes and bakes their own bread. We stopped in at the end of the brunch rush to find a flustered floor staff. Service was excellent…More »

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 12. Buddha-Full

106 101 W 1st St
North Vancouver, BC V7M 1A9
Canada
+1-604-973-0231

Categories: Vegan, Juice Bars & Smoothies, Live/Raw Food

Neighbourhood: Lower Lonsdale

5.0 star rating
  7/28/2011 ROTD 3/13/2012

Vegan and organic in North Vancouver.. i couldn't believe it. And located on the cozy area of 1st and Lonsdale. I ordered Juice with pineapple, strawberry, beets and rose water. The rose water is such a great touch. I also ordered a veggie burger…More »

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