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This is my hood...follow my journey to try out all the hip & cool Main Street shops & eats!

 1. Zakkushi Charcoal Grill

4075 Main Street
Vancouver, BC V5V 3P5
(604) 874-9455

Category: Japanese

Neighbourhood: Riley Park

5.0 star rating
  8/30/2011

We ended here randomly because another restaurant that we had a groupon for had CLOSED down! Booo!!

Anyway, it was definitely a blessing in disguise.
I can`t say enough great things about this place.
Completely authentic feel from the moment you step…More »

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 2. Cafeteria

2702 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5T 3E8
(778) 317-3783

Category: Modern European

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

4.0 star rating
  8/29/2011

Me and my super good friend both enjoyed a fantastic "5-course" meal together here a few days ago.  
Let me explain, they have set 3 course meals where you choose an appetizer, a main & a dessert (or soup, appi & main).  
I had: heirloom tomato &…More »

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 3. Pho Tan

4598 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5V 3R5
(604) 873-3345

Category: Vietnamese

Neighbourhood: Riley Park

4.0 star rating
  11/30/2010

Delicious great pho!!

super busy with all diff. types of ethnics so you know its a definite crowd pleasure.  

absolutely, LOVE the decor inside here...it always impresses me when vietnamese restaurants take the time to add some authentic flare to the…More »

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 4. Sunny Spot Cafe

2543 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5T 3E5
(604) 872-1816

Category: Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

4.0 star rating
  Update - 11/29/2010

Its been a little while since coming here...wanted to introduce a good eating buddy of mine to this little gem.

it lost a star because it was like a freezer in there!!
near the end of our meal, they somehow got the heater working and since i was…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    9/23/2009

    Just like geraldine g., i have seen and walked by this place millions of times and always told… Read more »

 5. Slickity Jim's Chat 'N' Chew

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

Categories: Diners, Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Riley Park

5.0 star rating
  11/18/2009

tribute to slickity jim's...
ive never been here, even though i live only about 5 mins away...i regret to say i said those deadly words "it's right there, i can go anytime...".... and now i can't.
this review is solely based on what every single…More »

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 6. Caffe Barney

2526 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5T 3E4
(604) 568-0426

Category: Canadian (New)

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

1.0 star rating
  7/14/2010

wow- as i scan the previous reviews of this joint, i wonder if i may have stepped into a different time zone?!!

extremely disappointed in all aspects of this place.
first of all, the service..
i walked in with my friend and the lady didn't move from…More »

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 7. Pure Nail Bar

2836 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5T
(604) 874-9222

Category: Nail Salons

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

3.0 star rating
  10/22/2010

I honestly didn't know if i would have come here to get my nails done if i didn't have a gift certificate from a friend to use....but after the appt, i think i would consider it.

I just walked in without an appt.  the lady who greeted me was nice but…More »

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 8. Dairy Queen

2844 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5T 3G2
(604) 876-1818

Categories: Fast Food, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

5.0 star rating
  Update - 6/15/2010

had their 'hawaiin' blizzard for the first time... i have found my new favorite!!
banana...pineapple...& coconut!! O..M...G..... i bow down to thine queen!

also tried their poutine for the first time...
must say, with their crunchy crisp fries,…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    3/10/2010

    i love the teens working behind the counter...
    they're always smiling and joking with one another..… Read more »

 9. Heritage Hall

3102 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5T 3G7
(604) 879-4816

Category: Venues & Event Spaces

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

5.0 star rating
  10/26/2009

fantastic venue...right in the heart of bustling main st...

ive been here twice for 2 different events...
one a breast cancer fundraiser, afternoon tea.  with the rustic decor and feel of the building, i found it very suiting.  

the other was just…More »

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 10. Great Han Mongolian BBQ

3043 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5T
(604) 873-8178

Categories: Mongolian, Barbeque

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

4.0 star rating
  5/22/2010

another little hole in the wall on main!!
as i continue down my list of main street hideouts that i need to try, i come across this only by scent.  the smells that seep through the doorway is very inviting.  
"come on in beki...pick whatever you want…More »

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 11. The Five Point

3124 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5T 3G7
(604) 876-5810

Categories: Canadian (New), Tapas Bars

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

3.0 star rating
  10/26/2009

i slipped in for a 10 minute quickie a few nights ago...

did that sound bad?? ;P

just met up with a couple friends before heading out for an event in the heritage hall.  the hockey game just ended (we won by the way! wooHOO!)...they were just finishing…More »

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 12. The Cascade Room

2616 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5T 3E6
(604) 709-8650

Categories: Canadian (New), Pubs

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

5.0 star rating
  10/16/2009

i love love love this place!!
i moved into the mount pleasant area about 2 years ago..and this was the first funky place on main st. that i HAD to try out.
so i dragged my roomie out with me...and the minute we walked in, we loved it! we were greeted…More »

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 13. Nirvana Restaurant

2313 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5T 3C9
(604) 872-8779

Categories: Indian, Pakistani

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

5.0 star rating
  10/16/2009

oh how i love thee, entertainment book of cheap eats! =)
that was how i ended up trying out this little indian restaurant in the middle of nowhere.  although, i do admit, i have passed by this many times flying down kingsway and main in the car or…More »

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 14. The Reef

4172 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5V 3P7
(604) 874-5375

Categories: Caterers, Caribbean, Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Riley Park

5.0 star rating
  9/25/2009

i just got back from one of the most delectable caribbean meals i've had in a long while!! my belly is happily jammin right now!!

my best friend (who is from Jamaica, so she know what shes talkin about) has been raving about this place and kept…More »

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 15. Kea Foods

2600 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5T 3E6
(604) 872-4413

Category: Grocery

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

1.0 star rating
  5/22/2010

so i stopped coming here after reading a review about a customer seeing a rodent infestation going on after hours... i now see that that review has been flagged and taken off...hmm.  dont know what to believe-?

but i was just there to pick up some…More »

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 16. Ogenki Sushi

4342 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5V 3P9
(604) 875-9975

Category: Japanese

Neighbourhood: Riley Park

3.0 star rating
  5/20/2010

i have exhausted nikkyu for my sushi delivery and wanted to try some place different..and found this one!  i like that i have options for sushi delivery! =)

was particularly keen on it cause it offered wild salmon don!! yay! beautiful bright red…More »

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 17. Bellagio's Gelato

3075 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5T 3G6
(604) 871-9110

Category: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

4.0 star rating
  5/15/2010

i give this lil' gelato parlour such high yelp stars because:

1- it is just a few blocks away from where i live.  so convenience is pretty damn sweet!!

2- its not crammed with a hundred flavours that forces me to take longer than 15 mins to decide…More »

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 18. Nikkyu Japanese Restaurant

3302 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5V 3M7
(604) 873-2220

Category: Japanese

Neighbourhood: Riley Park

4.0 star rating
  11/25/2009

for years i have wished upon many a stars that there was such a thing as delivery sushi...GOOD delivery sushi...

and along comes nikkyu!
ive only eaten @ the restaurant once...and it was very good. i love how they have the wild salmon sashimi option on…More »

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 19. Burgoo Bistro

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

Category: Canadian (Traditional)

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

5.0 star rating
  1/6/2010

I have been wanting to try this place for a while... who doesnt need a lil' comfort food every now n again??  and living in rainey wet n cold vancouver....this spot is no doubt fiery hot!!

this place was decided to be our location for our staff xmas…More »

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 20. Goldilocks Bakeshop

2833 Main Street
Vancouver, BC V5T

Category: Bakeries

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

4.0 star rating
  4/6/2010

ever since i tried this bright and interesting purple looking log cake @ my nieces 1 month birthday last summer... i have been craving its soft spongey sweetness again.
I had it again for easter dinner at my bro-in-laws place...and i kid you not, i…More »

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 21. Aliya's Beauty Centre

2949 Main Street
Vancouver, BC V5T 3G4
(604) 876-7231

Category: Beauty and Spas

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

4.0 star rating
  2/13/2010

this is the place i like to duck into when my eyebrows are going astray and in my busyness, keep putting it off to get fixed up...

i never have had to wait (which is great since i never make an appointment)

i get them waxed...and its been done by…More »

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 22. Marketplace IGA

2949 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5T 3G4
(604) 873-8377

Category: Grocery

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

3.0 star rating
  5/18/2010

i have stopped coming here for a while due to the rather low selection of gluten-free, organic and specialty food items they had for the whole foods off cambie st...
but found myself here just yesterday because my friend had to get a bottle of wine to…More »

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 23. The Well - CLOSED

3048 Main Street
Vancouver, BC V5T 3G5
(604) 569-0570

Categories: Italian, Canadian (New)

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

5.0 star rating
  Update - 5/11/2010

was back here for brunch with my best friend.

i had the wild salmon panini.... it came with potatoes and fresh fruit...

SO DAMN GOOD!!!

i dont know what they are doing here..but whatever it is, i hope they dont stop.  i highly recommend anyone to check…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    4/30/2010

    still moving down my list of main st. restaurants to eat... and we are now at THE WELL.

    planned on… Read more »

 24. Cobs Bread

2924 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5T 3G3
(604) 708-4935

Category: Bakeries

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

5.0 star rating
  4/6/2010

when i want to really spoil myself with good fresh and tasty bread and baked goods that i KNOW i shouldn't be eating.... this is the place to do it!!

after 2 years of not getting sick, i finally caught the nasty bug and felt i deserved some bad…More »

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