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The best service I have experienced in Vancouver,,,in no particular order...

 1. Bruce Eyewear

219 Abbott St
Vancouver, BC V6B 2K7
(604) 662-8300

Categories: Eyewear & Opticians, Accessories

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown

5.0 star rating
  1/13/2009

I am shocked more people haven't reviewed Bruce...If it's because you have yet to discover it them get your butts down to Gastown and pay them a visit..whether you need glasses or not..just go!

For the most part I hate wearing my glasses and I used to…More »

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 2. Lark

2315 Main Street
Vancouver, BC V5T 3C9
(604) 879-5275

Categories: Men's Clothing, Women's Clothing

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

5.0 star rating
  3/27/2009 ROTD 11/10/2009

I went into Lark simply looking for a bow tie...and I left with a history lesson about denim...sailors shirts..and much more...

The girl in the store was incredible...sweet...relaxed.. no pressure...just there to help and educate...she mentioned that…More »

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 3. Rona Home Centre

1503 Kingsway
Vancouver, BC V5N 2R8
(604) 877-1171

Category: Hardware Stores

Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage

5.0 star rating
  2/25/2009 First to Review

Maybe it's the recession...but I think customer service is actually getting better!!  And I find it in the unlikeliest of places...

I went to this super small and home town feeling Rona the other day to pick up some paint for our new office. I usually…More »

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 4. Barbarella Hair Salon

3277 Main Street
Vancouver, BC V5V 3M6
(604) 876-1414

Categories: Hair Salons, Barbers

Neighbourhood: Riley Park

5.0 star rating
  1/15/2009 First to Review

I was in DESPERATE need of a hair cut today....you know when you're talking to your partner and all they can do is stare at your hair with a look of horror..it's time...BUT..my usual stylist and I have been on opposite schedules for months and now…More »

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 5. Mr Lube

2850 Arbutus Street
Vancouver, BC V6J 3Y7
(604) 736-6353

Categories: Auto Repair, Oil Change Stations

Neighbourhood: Kitsilano

5.0 star rating
  1/2/2009

Out of any 5 star review I have ever given...surprisingly Mr. Lube is the most worthy...

I have never liked taking care of "car" things....getting tune ups, putting air in the tire...I was born without that boy/car gene..but after my fist experience…More »

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 6. Carousel Cleaners

616 Park Royal N
West Vancouver, BC V7T
(604) 922-4811
5.0 star rating
  12/30/2008 First to Review

As far as cleaners go Carousel is top drawer!  In business since the 1950's , Cam and his crew are always ready helpful and reliable...I have used them for cleaning and repairing some garments and I am always thrilled with the results!

Recently, due…More »

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 7. The Home Depot Canada

900 Terminal Ave
Vancouver, BC V6A 4G4
(604) 608-1423

Categories: Nurseries & Gardening, Building Supplies

Neighbourhood: Strathcona

5.0 star rating
  5/5/2009

I thought my mission would be a simple one...all I needed was dirt...how complicated could it be to buy dirt..right?? Well it was much complicated then I thought...but thankfully the helpful staff of Home Depot was there to help!

I was wondering…More »

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 8. Louis Vuitton

730 Burrard St
Vancouver, BC V6C 2W6
(604) 488-0602

Categories: Leather Goods, Women's Clothing

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  12/31/2008

mmmmmm...I loves me my Luis Vuitton...I drooled over their products for years and when I was finally at a point in my life that I could afford a few pieces...it was truly a miracle day not to be forgot!

I have a few wallets and bags but not a lot of…More »

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 9. Hill's of Kerrisdale

2125 W 41st Ave
Vancouver, BC V6M 1Z3
(604) 266-9177

Categories: Men's Clothing, Women's Clothing

Neighbourhoods: Kerrisdale, Arbutus Ridge

5.0 star rating
  1/29/2009

My friends used to rave about Hill's all the time..I knew that it was a local "department" style clothing store that had been in Kerrisdale for ages...but I just never felt compelled to go there...once I finally did I totally understood the…More »

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 10. Urban Animal Hospital

1032 Davie St
Vancouver, BC V6E 1M3
(604) 684-3632

Category: Veterinarians

Neighbourhood: West End

5.0 star rating
  1/23/2009 First to Review

Alright kids...you may need to grab your tissues for this review....

One of my dear sweet cats, Checker, was very ill and diagnosed with liver failure...not a very pleasant thing for her to go through..so I had to make the tough decision to have her…More »

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 11. Liberty Bakery

3699 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5V 3N6
(604) 709-9999

Category: Bakeries

Neighbourhood: Riley Park

5.0 star rating
  1/18/2009

One of the best place to stop on Main for a coffee pick me up or some good nosh...

They have a great range of yummy sandwiches, soups, and fantastic baked goods..and as they should since they are in fact a bakery..I am a huge fan of the little lemon…More »

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 12. Edie Hats

1655 Duranleau St
Vancouver, BC V6H 3S3
(604) 683-4270

Category: Accessories

Neighbourhood: Granville Island/False Creek

5.0 star rating
  12/15/2008

I love a good hat...and as my hair line recedes hats are becoming a very necessary accessory for me...

My sister was in town recently and we did the obligatory Granville Island tour. We headed to the Net Loft first as it's filled with some of the best…More »

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 13. Adrenaline Professional Body Piercing & Tattoos

1014 Granville St
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1L2
(604) 669-6800

Categories: Tattoo, Piercing

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District

5.0 star rating
  8/26/2008 First to Review

Even though I have and have had my fair share of piercings over the years...I still don't like going into piercing places...it's not fear..it's that I never feel cool enough to be in there...everyone one working there is all pieced and tatted...and…More »

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 14. Blockbuster

2949 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5T 3G4
(604) 876-3646

Category: DVD & Video Game Rental

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

5.0 star rating
  12/31/2008 First to Review

The hubby and I decided to spend New Years at home together just chillin' and watching the boob tube....it;s a bit of a tradition for us to boycott the New Years party expense..we had started the Lost series a while back and were only half through…More »

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 15. Flower Factory

3604 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5V 3N5
(604) 871-1008

Category: Florists

Neighbourhood: Riley Park

5.0 star rating
  1/8/2009

The most BEAUTIFUL flower arrangements I have ever seen in Vancouver always come from the Flower Factory...I was shopping on Main with a good friend one day that had been informed that they do most of the arrangements for big business' in…More »

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 16. The Home Depot Canada

840 Main St
West Vancouver, BC V7T 2Z3
(604) 913-2630
5.0 star rating
  12/14/2008 First to Review

I always miss my Dad and Grandfather when I visit a hardware store...the smell of saw dust and paint take me back to my childhood working in the "shop" with Pop...and every time Grandpa would visit us he could never sit still longer then 5 mins so…More »

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 17. Shoppers Drug Mart

586 Granville St
Vancouver, BC V6C 1X5
(604) 683-4063

Category: Drugstores

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  8/22/2008 First to Review

My cat has an eating disorder...it's not that she doesn't eat..it's that she's has never met a bag of cat food she didn't like...seriously..she needs some Atkins..or would that be Catkins??

So..coming home one night after work I was greeted with the…More »

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 18. Salt Tasting Room

45 Blood Alley
Vancouver, BC V6B 1A4
(604) 633-1912

Categories: Wine Bars, Tapas/Small Plates

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown

5.0 star rating
  8/9/2008

sooooo...cheese + Meat + Wine + yummy server advised condiments + scary crack ho's in a dark alley full of cat sized rats = the best time EVER!

AND to top it all off..actual good service, which in Vancouver is pretty near impossible to find!!

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 19. Rbc Royal Bank

4205 Dunbar St
Vancouver, BC V6S 2G1
(604) 665-5972

Category: Banks & Credit Unions

Neighbourhood: Dunbar-Southlands

5.0 star rating
  12/12/2008

Royal Bank owns my ass for the next 35 years...I know that's a bit of a harsh lead in to a review but I just say it like it is...it's the truth...between my mortgage, my line of credit and my student loans...RBC will make enough interest off my to…More »

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 20. HomeSense

491 8th Ave W
Vancouver, BC V5Y 3Z5

Category: Home Decor

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

5.0 star rating
  Update - 1/23/2009

So I found the wickedest ceramic stools that i want to use for coffee tables..I need three..they had two...boooooooooooooooo...but lucky for me a nice young lady offered to call the other HomeSense to try and track one down....I was pretty shocked…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    1/10/2009

    This is the nicest HomeSense I have ever been to...it's really clean..they have a greeter at the… Read more »

 21. Mexicali

4424 Dunbar St
Vancouver, BC V6S 2G5
(604) 731-6517

Categories: Mexican, Tex-Mex

Neighbourhood: Dunbar-Southlands

5.0 star rating
  10/25/2008

MY 100 review!! WHOOT WHOOT!!!!

Enter music from the macarena here..."Mexicali Mexicali Mexicali, HEY Mexicali"...you can feel free to do the dance moves as you sing! I don't know why but this is what goes through my head when I think of…More »

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 22. The Westin Grand, Vancouver

433 Robson Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 6L9
(604) 602-1999

Category: Hotels

Neighbourhood: Downtown

5.0 star rating
  1/6/2009

I was "put up" in the Westin on a business trip once..I was not living in Vancouver at the time and so they put me in a hotel...I had never stayed in a Westin before but had heard amazing things..."you never forget their beds" a colleague told…More »

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 23. Everything Wine

998 Marine Dr
North Vancouver, BC V7P 3C4
(604) 929-7277
5.0 star rating
  10/10/2008

This make 5 booze reviews...I'm sorry but I just can't yelp myself..ha ha..get it...I said "yelp myself"  instead of "help myself"...alright..moving on then...

Everything Wine does not disappoint..it's a Somali's Mother ship...you name it..they've got…More »

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 24. Panago Pizza

2928 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5T

Category: Pizza

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

5.0 star rating
  Update - 1/10/2009

Ok...so Panago just got even BETTER..can you believe it? We just ordered our pizza..it only took like 10 mins for them to deliver it..did they time warp here? And the delivery guy was so awesome..oooing and awwwwing at our place..talking about the…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    1/6/2009 First to Review

    It's a Friday night ritual in my house hold...the Chicken Club with the whole grain crust..'cause… Read more »

 25. Aldo Shoes

2002 Park Royal S
West Vancouver, BC V7T 2W4
(604) 922-6653

Category: Shoe Stores

3.0 star rating
  12/26/2008 First to Review

I was drawn into Also the other day by their "Take an additional $20 off" sign...unfortunately the only shoes that I wanted were not part of the deal..but I did have a great experience..

The girl that helped me was really friendly and helpful. She…More »

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 26. Moderne Burger

2507 Broadway W
Vancouver, BC V6K 2E9
(604) 739-0005

Category: Burgers

Neighbourhood: Kitsilano

5.0 star rating
  12/23/2008

The best little known burger joint Vancouver...if you don't believe me just try and get a seat on a Saturday night at supper time...most nights there is a line out the door!

Moderne Burger is owned and operated by a husband and wife team...they run…More »

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 27. HotBox Accessories

2560 Main St
Vancouver, BC V5T 3E4
(604) 871-0095

Categories: Accessories, Lingerie

Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant

3.0 star rating
  12/21/2008

Hot Box has some of the best selection in fun accessories for men and women on Main St....this would be the first place I would try to find something fun to add to an outfit... I have mentioned in previous reviews that I am a hat fan and Hot Box…More »

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 28. Mmmarvellous Mmmuffins

798 Park Royal North
West Vancouver, BC V7T
(604) 925-8119

Category: Coffee & Tea

3.0 star rating
  12/15/2008 First to Review

I have been frequenting this location for the past few weeks for my morning coffee and a cookie. I never have to wait in a line up and the lady at the counter is always sunny and polite. I get the same thing every morning so she is now a step a head…More »

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