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The Best of Vancouver's Main Street and Mount Pleasant
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1. Brewery Creek Liquor Store
Vancouver, BC V5T 3G6
(604) 872-3373
Category:
Beer, Wine & Spirits
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
*Rapped to the tune of Bart Simpson's Original Rap Song*
Give me a beer!
Well...you're looking for beer, of the micro brew variety, this is your place. And is that Rogue and Pike Place?
"Let me start at the start then take it away
The name is Brewery…More »
2. The Whip Restaurant Gallery
Vancouver, BC V5T 1J7
(604) 874-4687
Categories:
Bars,
Canadian (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
This was my first time to the Whip. I loved the atmosphere. At first, I was a little worried that it was so quiet at 9 on a Saturday night. By 10 it was slammed! It got loud--but not so loud that we had to scream at each other. (My pet peeve is…More »
3. Caffe Barney
Vancouver, BC V5T 3E4
(604) 568-0426
Category:
Canadian (New)
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
Brunch at Barney's didn't disappoint! Just beating the lunch rush, I settled into a table (they're tightly packed) and very easily discerned what I wanted off of the menu- a Commando Benny.
Perfect choice! The hollandaise was spot on; finally a benny…More »
4. Narrow Lounge
Standing upstairs at the Grace Gallery, I am asked if I'd like to go downstairs for a drink. "Of course," I say. I mean, who wouldn't want to go through some back door, past a random bicycle, storage stuff and stark, white walls with pewter doors on…More »
5. Forsya Boutique & Gallery
Vancouver, BC V5T 3C7
(604) 568-8667
Categories:
Women's Clothing,
Art Galleries
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
**girlie review alert**
I may take a quick peak in the window (of every store I visit) but what propels me to enter, is what the mannequin is wearing. I'm that kind of shopper! Which is probably why when I saw a beautiful dress on a mannequin in…More »
6. Red Galleria
Having walked by several times on my way to the Whip, usually in the evening, I pondered the wonders that lay behind those after-hours-closed-iron-gates.
Gorgeous tables, sculptures -- art. Well, everything looks like a work of art here! These are…More »
7. Gene
Vancouver, BC V5T 3E2
(604) 568-5501
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
A raw space with lots of light. If a coffee shop could embody a home it would be a studio space/loft with lots of light, exposed beams, some brick and lots of metal. I think a sculptor or painter would live here.
The Americano I ordered went down…More »
8. Papa's Gourmet Pizza
2 of us dined for about $8.99. Getting set up for an event at Heritage Hall, I dived in here for a quick bite. Steaming and gooey pizza, having just come out of the oven and I couldn't be happier. Especially when there was a little place to perch on…More »
9. Sweet Revenge
Maybe all the hype led to my disappointment, but I actually think my me-thinks-not feeling started to stick as soon as I stepped foot inside...literally.
In lieu of a standard review, I give you "The Rules."
Rule #1 - Step lightly. The floor is so…More »
10. Foundation
Okay, so I might have sounded excited today when I posted that I was going to Foundation for dinner, but truth be told, I was skeptical. The last 2 meals I had here were ultimate failures.
-The first time, I realized that the service sucked and no…More »
11. Eight 1/2 Restaurant Lounge
Vancouver, BC V5T 1R8
(604) 568-2703
Categories:
Canadian (New),
Tapas/Small Plates,
Pizza
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
I couldn't resist (2x in one week!)
Hungry for brunch, I stopped in this morning and was pleasantly surprised (and pretty sad) that it was dead - like we were the only people on the 3 table patio. All the while people crowded across the street at…More »
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9/15/2009
Razzle dazzle at a reasonable price? Why yes, I think I will have that fresh raspberry cocktail,… Read more »
12. Biltmore Cabaret
Vancouver, BC V5T 3J7
(604) 676-0541
Category:
Music Venues
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
Trust a dive-look outside paired with red wallpaper (circa 1975) and possibly a broken AC to have an awesome assortment of beer on tap and in the bottle!
Straining my eyes I tried to read the bottle labels, but alas - I didn't recognize any of…More »
13. The Cascade Room
Vancouver, BC V5T 3E6
(604) 709-8650
Categories:
Canadian (New),
Pubs
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
Since that first bout with Cascade oh so long ago, I thought they deserved an update. With frequent after work pints, cocktails and polenta fries under my belt, I've come to truly love how laid back the staff are, how comfy the big booths are and how…More »
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10/27/2009
After a long day of yelping it out, I was ready for some laid back sustenance. And gee whiz, did… Read more »
14. DeSerres
Vancouver, BC V5M 2E1
(604) 681-7351
Categories:
Home Decor,
Art Supplies
Neighbourhood: Renfrew-Collingwood
There I was, looking lost, trying to fathom how to create what I could see in my mind's eye and having no luck!
Usually, I suffer through, trying to figure it out on my own -- but the store was quiet and I was pressed for time -- so I asked. And a big…More »
15. Mount Pleasant Cheese
Vancouver, BC V5Z 2W8
(604) 875-6363
Category:
Cheese Shops
Neighbourhoods: South Cambie, Riley Park
The banter alone will make me visit time and time again. They'll keep you on your toes as you make your selection, there's no doubt!
Once I was told that there was an entire display case for soft cheeses, I was swooning. Cheeses were brought out,…More »
16. Chaise Lounge Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V5V 3R3
(604) 874-7114
Categories:
Lounges,
Canadian (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Riley Park
Can you be sophisticated while scarfing down mac and cheese? Mais oui!
And I'll take a bad ass burger done medium, appreciate being asked! And wait, is that-- no -- OMG, is that a housemade pickle on top? Next time, I'm asking for that times two! With…More »
17. Pulpfiction Books
Everything I said still stands, however, on my last visit I have to admit, I was a little put off.
When I walked in, I said that I had never sold a book before and that I had a bag full of books that I wanted to part ways with. I was told that they…More »
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6/23/2009
The verbose selection yet simple sincerity in their friendliness makes Pulpfiction Books the poem… Read more »
18. The Lip Lounge
Vancouver, BC V5V 3N5
(778) 330-6952
Category:
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhood: Riley Park
Someone help me... Did I miss the back room? A secret tunnel that takes girls to the "lip" part of the lounge? Was I in the right store at all?
Read the reviews? (Check, okay so they're from last year, and Kreag S's said 3 makeup lines, but still)
…More »
19. Vancouver Special
I can't say I'd ever spend a few hundred dollars on an alarm clock, or have the need for a paper house making kit, but I like to know I have the option.
If you're one of those impossible people to buy gifts for, your loved ones might want to have a…More »
20. Dandelion Records and Emporium
Vancouver, BC V5T 3E2
(778) 737-7367
Categories:
Vinyl Records,
Cards & Stationery
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
Alright, boys in the back, girls in the front! With a well organized selection of vinyl in the back and books, accessories, cards, alarm clocks, gadgets and gizmos beautifully arranged at the front, Dandelion always deserves a little browse about.
…More »
21. Congee Noodle House
There are so many ways to say goodbye: farewell, arrivederci, adios, ciao... but a good ol fashioned "see you never again" sufficed as I stormed out of Congee Noodle House's door for the last time.
Feeling ripped off (more than once) never leaves a…More »
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1/26/2010
Congee House Rules:
When dining solo be ready to share a table.
Carry cash.
Order by number.
Always ask… Read more »
22. Hawkers Delight Deli
Vancouver, BC V5V 3P6
(604) 709-8188
Categories:
Malaysian,
Singaporean
Neighbourhood: Riley Park
I can't believe 2 of us just ate like kings for $12. I don't think I've had this good and cheap of a meal since traveling in Asia.
The selection was plenty: mee and nasi gorengs, laksas, veggie fritters, tofu puffs and so many other varieties, I had…More »
23. Lushuz Boutique
Vancouver, BC V5V 3N8
(604) 709-8090
Category:
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhood: Riley Park
When I can walk into a store, and walk out with a cool new splurge in hand, sans the splurge, I know I've found a great spot for quick and dirty retail therapy.
The store is uncluttered, which is good for me, as any sort of rack rummaging usually…More »
24. Sun Sui Wah Seafood Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V5V 3N9
(604) 872-8822
I brought a friend here who had never, ever had dim sum before and for her first experience, I'm sure she'd say it was a-ok. However for me... here's how I arrived at meh:
5 star for the siu mai. Arguably the best I've had.
4 stars for the sticky rice.…More »
25. Burgoo Bistro
Vancouver, BC V5T 3G5
(604) 873-1441
Category:
Canadian (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
Perhaps it was the hype. Having never been to this location before, I suppose I was expecting something more in terms of a sandwich. Maybe part of the problem lies in the fact that sandwiches I can easily make at home, need to be really fantastic…More »
26. Kafka's Coffee and Tea
Vancouver, BC V5T 3E5
(604) 569-2967
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
With that trademark "don't care" attitude as many other Main Street spots, Kafka has many things that I look for in a coffee shop:
-Free Wi-Fi (it's the gobligook of numbers and letters if you're reading this while trying to surf for free)
-Spacious
…More »
27. Kiso Island
For a quick and relatively inexpensive bento box, it's alright. The chicken teriyaki may be over-sauced but all that extra sauce makes the rice a good carbesque treat. The BC roll didn't knock my socks off but it was a decent addition yet the miso…More »
28. Nice Café
Vancouver, BC V5T 1R7
(604) 874-4024
Category:
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
As a hungover unit on a Saturday afternoon, I knew I couldn't really be choosy. I wanted grease. I wanted diner fare. And I wanted it then and there. And for that, I thank you Nice Cafe for being there and for me always following the golden rule -…More »
29. Cafeteria
Vancouver, BC V5T 3E8
(778) 317-3783
Category:
Modern European
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
Want to feel like you've traveled to another city? Head through the billowing curtains, pull up one of the few seats, order a glass of wine and then look up at the menu, hung above your head. It's a small menu, but where it lacks in size, it makes up…More »
30. Adhesif
Vancouver, BC V5T 3C7
(778) 231-4930
Category:
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
This little shoppe makes me happy, because every time I wear my little dress, I get compliments. And when I'm cold I bundle up in my shawl. Compliments galore. What can I say, I like being stylish :) and supporting local artists.
Adhesif has a very…More »
31. Lucy's Eastside Diner
Vancouver, BC V5T
(604) 568-1550
Categories:
Diners,
Canadian (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
Check yourself at the door: we don't take kindly to our claustrophobic kin (but 3 people can squeeze cozily in a booth built for two)
Ma, Pa, I'm goin' huntin' for handlebars. Where's my rifle errrr wrench? Handlebar mustaches rock, but when they're…More »
32. The Rumpus Room
Vancouver, BC V5T 3E7
(604) 568-5663
Categories:
Canadian (Traditional),
Breakfast & Brunch,
Lounges
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
The moment I walked in on my second romp with The Rumpus Room, I was hit with that deep-fried stench. A stench so baked in it permeates the entire place, layer upon layer of grease. Perhaps that's part of the kitsch; it now certainly feels like the…More »
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9/13/2011
Where else can you get "ants on a log" outside of standing at your own kitchen counter? Or even… Read more »
33. Kwong Chow Congee & Noodle House
Mid-shopping hunger pains late into the afternoon drove me to Kwong Chow. Surly service, yup. Douse of over-steeped tea, yup. Pigs blood on the menu, yup. Reminding me of Hong Kong congee houses, yup.
The real bummer was the paired down mid-afternoon…More »
34. Three Bags Full
I wish I was a knitter. Roaming this quaint, small store, I couldn't help but touch the different kinds of high quality wool. In the back, as a woman spun wool round and round, I found the sales section which had an assortment of 30% off spools.…More »
35. French Made Baking
Vancouver, BC V5T 3J1
(604) 558-4880
The most exciting dates for me occur when friends (this time Reena M) suggest we meet somewhere I've never actually stepped foot in. Yes, that's right, "Hi, I'm Crystal H, long time enjoyer of a French Made Baking macaron, first time visitor" to the…More »
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