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1. Dover Arms
Vancouver, BC V6G 2M3
(604) 683-1929
Categories:
Sports Bars,
Dive Bars
Neighbourhood: West End
An Ode to Dover Arms
Some say you're a dive and have no style
Some say you're awkward and don't stay awhile
But I know better, my dear Dover Arms
You're not my scene, but are full of charm
Playoff season is when you shine
Even for me, who drinks only wine…More »
2. Sushi Mart
Vancouver, BC V6G 1C7
(604) 687-2422
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Japanese
Neighbourhood: West End
In a city full of amazing sushi joints, these guys win. Full stop.
Since opening in 2009, Sushi Mart has been my go-to place for a quick and tasty meal. It's everything I want in a restaurant - fresh, delicious, clean, cheap, and literally right…More »
3. West End Community Centre
Vancouver, BC V6G 2L8
(604) 257-8333
Categories:
Parks,
Fitness & Instruction,
Skating Rinks
Neighbourhood: West End
ALSO: men in combat boots and leggings in the fitness centre are not necessarily allowed, but are tolerated. I love my neighbourhood for many, many reasons, but seeing this particular sight in my local community centre over the past few years warms…More »
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5/22/2011
Of all of the places in the West End, the community centre is BY FAR the one I most frequent. From… Read more »
4. Zakkushi
TWELVE dollars for a half-liter of wine?! Now *this* is why Zakkushi is authentic: izakayas are for big drinking, small bites, and good friends. I love this place for *not* doting on me, for *not* waiting on me hand and foot, for feeding me tiny…More »
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5/22/2011
Zakkushi on Denman is undoubtedly my favourite restaurant in Vancouver. Having been to a number of… Read more »
5. Kingyo
Vancouver, BC V6G 2L9
(604) 608-1677
Categories:
Japanese,
Tapas Bars,
Tapas/Small Plates
Neighbourhood: West End
Christmas Eve four years ago: it's raining, it's cold, we're miserable. We need a drink. After walking up and down Denman debating back and forth for what feels like at least an hour, we finally decided that Kingyo izakaya would be the answer to our…More »
6. Marquis Wine Cellars
Vancouver, BC V6E 1M3
(604) 684-0445
Category:
Beer, Wine & Spirits
Neighbourhood: West End
I love wine, but buying it can sometimes be tricky. Constantly on the lookout for a new kind to try, I find asking for wine recommendations at most BC Liquor stores about as useful as asking the busker outside The Bay what espresso machine he'd…More »
7. WE Coffee
Vancouver, BC V6G 1C7
(604) 566-6888
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Desserts,
Internet Cafes
Neighbourhood: West End
- Roast their own coffee?
check
- Good Americano?
double check
- Wi-fi?
check
- Knowledgeable and friendly staff?
check
- Plenty of seating?
check
- Close to home?
check
- Easy to work in?
half-check (**note to self: bring headphones next time**)
Welp, I…More »
8. Swan Laundry Drycleaning
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2B7
(604) 684-0323
Category:
Dry Cleaning & Laundry
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Could they be any sweeter?? Swan is, if not the best, most certainly the friendliest dry cleaner in all of Vancouver.
I've dropped off countless way-too-expensive tops and dresses at Swan -- with much hesitation each time, I may add -- only to get…More »
9. Kadoya Japanese Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V6E 1M5
(604) 608-1115
Categories:
Japanese,
Sushi Bars
Neighbourhood: West End
Blech. Even though I said I never would, I came back to give Kadoya another shot. Bad, bad, bad idea. Still waaay too much rice, still the wrong taste and texture combinations, even more terrible cuts of fish than I remember, far too much emphasis on…More »
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5/24/2011
I wanted to like Kadoya, I really did. So much so that I've been back THREE times! But not once did… Read more »
10. Qoola Frozen Yogurt + Fruit - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V6G 2M8
(604) 801-6338
Category:
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Neighbourhood: West End
I'm pretty much always in the mood for frozen yogurt, so when I discovered Qoola on Denman (how could I have missed it?), I knew I'd found a new love. Tons of toppings to choose from, each flavour becomes something unique when these little guys are…More »
11. Whole Foods: Capers Community Market
Vancouver, BC V6G 1C8
(604) 687-5288
Categories:
Delis,
Health Food Store,
Grocery
Neighbourhood: West End
Sigh.
- Capers had some nice soft lighting; Whole Foods has kind of... brightened things up -- you know, just enough to be annoying, but not enough to really know why exactly you're annoyed.
- Capers' staff seemed genuinely happy to help and were…More »
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5/24/2011
Is it a good thing or a bad thing that I adore Capers this much? I don't know for sure, but I do… Read more »
12. Motomachi Shokudo
Ramen. To some it's a cheap sodium-filled memory of their youth; to most (who shall be known as the lucky ones) it is the perfect comfort food made with the freshest noodles to be eaten on a rainy day. But to me, ramen isn't ramen without one crucial…More »
13. Misako Hair Studio
Don't let the Japanese name nor the lack of an English website deter you, because when it comes to hair, Misako can do no wrong. Well, specifically: Mami at Misako can do no wrong. As the kind of person who will find the definitive stylist, cleaner,…More »
14. West End Senior Network Clothes & Collectibles Store
Somewhere deep in the heart of the West End's Denman Place Mall is an adorably quaint thrift store run by some of the most charming people you're likely to meet -- especially in a second-hand shop. I'm talking about the West End Senior Network…More »
15. Milano Coffee Roasters
Vancouver, BC V6G 2L7
(604) 681-1500
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Neighbourhood: West End
I'm amending my previous 4 star rating. The coffee is THAT good. Perfect Americano.
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6/13/2011
WIthout even knowing it, I've been waiting for Milano for the past 4 years. This also happens to be… Read more »
16. Denman Cleantec
Vancouver, BC V6G 2M7
(604) 683-8914
Category:
Dry Cleaning & Laundry
Neighbourhood: West End
Something about the term "Cleantec" just doesn't sit well with me. Really, I had no business taking my two most cherished shirts (of the moment, ahem) to a drycleaner with that word in the name. But I was in a pinch! Is that coffee? Or no, it's red…More »
17. Gyoza King
Umm, I think I may have missed something? This came so highly recommend that I was super jazzed to finally check out Gyoza King. Maybe it's because I can't eat glutinous products and didn't try the gyoza that they are the "king" of, or maybe the…More »
18. Guu With Garlic
Vancouver, BC V6G 1C7
(604) 685-8678
Categories:
Japanese,
Tapas Bars
Neighbourhood: West End
Guuuuu! What did you doooooo?? Have they been doing this the whole time?? Since when does grilled eel come with bright orange cheese melted on top?! Jeebus, I'm no connoisseur but that *can't* be authentic. It just can't.
I still mostly like it -- the…More »
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6/21/2011
It's melting, mellllting! A predictable sap, if I could only order one thing from the Guu menu,… Read more »
19. Pork Belly Beer House
Vancouver, BC V6G 2J7
(604) 602-9543
Like it or not, it's a fairly common occurrence to be stopped dead in my tracks by some of the most enticing aromas of char-grilled BBQ goodness while walking through the West End. On one corner there's Guu, Zakkushi lives on another, Hapa is down…More »
20. BC Liquor
Vancouver, BC V6G 1E1
(604) 660-9031
Category:
Beer, Wine & Spirits
Neighbourhood: West End
Oh Store 233, my friendly neighbourhood liquor vendor you. Your selection is vast, your staff is friendly, your shoplifters are shirtless and entertaining, you carry my favourite French wines and Scottish whiskeys. You are clean and only faintly…More »
21. Independent Flixx - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V6G 2M1
(604) 682-3344
Category:
DVD & Video Game Rental
Neighbourhood: West End
Nooooooooo!
I just wanted the final say before this fine establishment bids its ultimate farewell. A staple in the eccentric seam of the West End, Independent Flixx has served as my go-to place to find a new cinematic inspiration for the past four +…More »
22. CinCin Ristorante + Bar
They serve gluten-free bread and pasta. Best, best, best. Full stop. Best.
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7/6/2011
Personal antidote (naturally):
On my first visit to CinCin I had just graduated high school, was… Read more »
23. Denman Shoe Repair
Every once in awhile I find a business that I had no idea existed but can't even begin to comprehend how I ever lived without. As a person with a soft-spot for the most impossibly adorable vintage shoes, I spend an obscene amount money at the…More »
24. Denman Place Wines
Vancouver, BC V6G 2M4
(604) 633-1863
Category:
Beer, Wine & Spirits
Neighbourhood: West End
They may not have the biggest wine selection in the city, but those they do carry are by far some of my favourites. And if they don't happen to have my favourite chenin blanc, the staff will suggest something just as good. They know their wine, they…More »
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8/9/2011
I walk past the Denman Place mall on a daily basis and physically go into the time warp at least a… Read more »
25. Konbiniya Japan Centre
Vancouver, BC V6E 1C1
(604) 682-3634
Me to the bf - have you ever checked out Konbiniya? Him to me: you mean the Pocky store?
More than just Pocky-providers, this, like any good convenience store, carries a little bit of everything. Just so happens that the "everything" here is…More »
26. Apgujung
Maybe I should start with a disclaimer. I love me some spicy food -- like 'will-go-out-of-my-way-to-orde r-the-spiciest-thing-on-a-menu -just-to-prove-the-depths-of-m y-devotion' kind of love -- but like any flavour, spice must be handled with care.…More »
27. Tavola
Friendliest servers in the lower mainland, I'm sure of it. Mozza bar be damned, these people know how to make a customer feel at home. Comfortable, happy, lively and fun! this is not what I'd expected from a place that could potentially be a stuffy…More »
28. Damso
Adorable!
I'm the type of girl who loves me a slightly dirty, could-be-closed-down-at-any-po int, extremely authentic restaurant. So I wasn't sure about this cute and modern little Korean joint on Denman -- especially after my last few West End…More »
29. Tango's Gourmet Meats
Vancouver, BC V6G 2L9
(604) 681-2121
Categories:
Delis,
Meat Shops
Neighbourhood: West End
I like my meat two ways and two ways only: (1) fresh (read: local), and (2) organic. Bonus points if it's affordable. Enter Tango's: a slightly unassuming little mom n' pop meat shop in the west end. High quality cuts of viande sold by nice people…More »
30. Dover Arms Cold Beer and Wine Store
Vancouver, BC V6G 2M3
(604) 683-1929
Category:
Beer, Wine & Spirits
Neighbourhood: West End
Why they didn't expand the store years ago is beyond me. Hulllooo, beachy tourist zone with no cold beer off-sale? Yes, I know, Vancouver. You have rules that you reeeallly like to stick to -- but c'mon. Beach, beer, bikes = summer life-ing.
Even…More »
31. Vancity Savings Credit Union
Vancouver, BC V6G 1E8
(604) 877-7000
Category:
Banks & Credit Unions
Neighbourhood: West End
A lover of all things local, it only makes sense that I would put my money where my mouth is (pun entirely intended) and let a credit union handle most of my financial matters. But Vancity CU isn't just any ol' credit union, oh no. No friends,…More »
32. Stepho's Souvlaki Greek Taverna
Unlike the queue one might see if front of a shitty bar on a weekend, those that form in front of a food stand or restaurant are a direct signifier of something amazing going on. Some magical thing is being served here.
--disclaimer--
I'm not a fan of…More »
33. The Beaver & Mullet Canadian Bistro
Vancouver, BC V6G 2M9
(604) 568-0881
Categories:
Canadian (Traditional),
Gastropubs
Neighbourhood: West End
Okay, so it's not a lesbian bar (robin misconception #1)
It's also not a tribute to Canadiana (robin misconception #2)
There are also no rogue taxidermied beavers on the wall (robin misconception #3)
And finally, I have not seen ONE mullet in the entire…More »
34. Hapa Izakaya
Vancouver, BC V6G 1C1
(604) 689-4272
Categories:
Japanese,
Tapas Bars
Neighbourhood: West End
Coming soon, Hooters! Oh... what? This *isn't* middle-America, and we're *not* about to order greasy bar food from fake-eylashed, ass cheeks precariously popping out from the tiny piece of cloth that is meant to be a skirt, tall-boot wearing,…More »
35. The UPS Store
Vancouver, BC V6Z 0C2
(604) 682-3399
Categories:
Printing Services,
Shipping Centres
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Every once in awhile I encounter a place of business that will always, *always* get me giggling. While there are a variety of factors that must come into play in order for this titter to take place, there is but one constant: the people who happen to…More »
36. Quick Nickel
Vancouver, BC V6G 1W2
(604) 689-8910
Categories:
Accessories,
Women's Clothing,
Dollar Store
Neighbourhood: West End
Pssst: want some cheap American Apparel basics? Yeah, this is your place. Shirts and shorts and tanks and tees, Quick Nickel's got yo' back. Food and drink have this annoying tendency to be attracted to my clothes, and this is an easy solution.
…More »
37. Care Point Medical Centres
Vancouver, BC V6G 2N1
(604) 681-5338
Category:
Medical Clinics
Neighbourhood: West End
I come to this walk-in clinic waaay more times than I'd ever like to admit (both to myself and to others), but the wee little crown that says I'm the so-called Duchess of Care Point on Denman tells the real story here.
The doctors are walk-in doctors.…More »
38. No Frills
Eeeugh, whatever you do, do not -- let me repeat, DO NOT -- touch the baskets. Yellow like the colour of my skin reflecting the fluorescent lighting and bouncing from the sickly bright yellow signs, these bad boys show every. single. grubby little…More »
39. Denman Cinemas
What a funny little theatre made for funny little West-Enders. Somewhere deep down in the basement of Denman Place Mall on Denman Street, the appropriately named Denman Cinema is a warp in time, despite the new owners and rumours of renovations. It's…More »
40. CB2
Vancouver, BC V6E
(604) 669-9797
Categories:
Home Decor,
Furniture Stores
Neighbourhood: West End
I really, really, *really* didn't want to like CB2. It threatens all that is "cool" and "underground" in my design aesthetic. I mean, we all know Ikea -- we all get that it's mass-produced, inexpensive, and relatively inoffensive in appearance. And…More »
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