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 1. Wonderbucks Wonderful Living

1803 Commercial Dr
Vancouver, BC V5N 4A6
(604) 253-0515

Categories: Home Decor, Kitchen & Bath

Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive

4.0 star rating
  11/23/2009

I love Wonderbucks. I always find nifty things here to purchase.. great place to pick up some cups, dishes, things around the house, maybe some inspiration for a new project? What's better than the stuff they carry is their prices. Hey, hey! Only…More »

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 2. Tierra Del Sol

2018 Commercial Dr
Vancouver, BC V5N 4A9
(604) 254-5188

Category: Shopping

Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive

4.0 star rating
  6/16/2009

One of my top 5 stored on the Drive. I'm partial to all things Latin. But I don't want to sound biased because this is actually a very cute little store that packs a lot of substance. Lots of little gizmos, handmade jewelry, clothes and folk art..…More »

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 3. Beckwoman's Folk Art

1314 Commercial Dr
Vancouver, BC V5L 3X6
(604) 254-8056

Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive

4.0 star rating
  6/16/2009

Another one of my favorites on the Drive. I'm not even slightly concerned about the political view of the lady who owns this place, although she is pretty scary.. if you lean on the glass or talk on your cell phone, she will have no problem chewing…More »

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 4. Bonerattle Music

2012 Commercial Dr
Vancouver, BC V5N 4A9
(604) 251-2663

Category: Musical Instruments & Teachers

Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive

5.0 star rating
  10/14/2010

Very cool music store! Possibly my favorite place to shop for a guitar.. lots of fun things to play with in there. I can easily spent a couple hours testing out all the beautiful instruments.. Santa, please get me a gift certificate from here for…More »

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 5. Havana

1212 Commercial Dr
Vancouver, BC V5L 3X4
(604) 253-9119

Categories: Latin American, Cuban

Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive

4.0 star rating
  10/25/2009

Had the salmon and the skirt steak.. mmm tasty. The price is steep but I got so much steak that I couldn't even finish half. Thought that it could've use more veggies and rice on the bottom. When I had half a plate of that tasty skirt steak left on…More »

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 6. Uncle Fatih's Pizza

1685 Broadway E
Vancouver, BC V5N 1V9
(604) 707-0744

Category: Pizza

Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive, Kensington-Cedar Cottage

4.0 star rating
  11/13/2009

This place rocks. I wish I lived closer so I can regularly eat here. 2 scrumptious slices and a pop for $4? That's legit. Loving the fact that they cater to my American ranch and hot sauce needs..Also I think its family owned and operated, which…More »

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 7. Libra Room Café

1608 Commercial Dr
Vancouver, BC V5L 3Y4
(604) 255-3787

Categories: Lounges, Italian

Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive

4.0 star rating
  9/11/2009

$6 big pints of beer
unpretentious atmosphere
friendly service
2 live jazz bands playing every night (no cover charge)
need i say more?

one thing i disliked was the band taking breaks to collect donations from everyone at the restaurant. Harassing patrons…More »

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 8. Belgian Fries

1885 Commercial Dr
Vancouver, BC V5N 4A6
(604) 253-4220

Categories: Belgian, Fast Food

Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive

4.0 star rating
  5/7/2009

I read on the internet that, "poutine takes the pain away".

I can't really top a review like that.

Except to extend it with ... poutine takes the pain away.. but brings artery clogage. MMM MMM Good!

Seriously, the poutine here is pretty legit. But…More »

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 9. Paranada

1505 Commercial Drive
Vancouver, BC V5L 3Y1
(604) 255-3600

Categories: Arts & Crafts, Accessories, Women's Clothing

Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive

3.0 star rating
  11/23/2009

This is a regular stop for me when I visit the Drive. Over the years, this neat little store have seen many-a-dollars from my wallet.. whether it'd be earrings, incense, prayer flags, hats or toys.. but lately I've been noticing the hostile attitude…More »

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 10. Turks Coffee Exchange

1276 Commercial Dr
Vancouver, BC V5L 3X4
(604) 255-5805

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive

3.0 star rating
  10/25/2009

It's true lefou, they make good coffee and decent chai latte but what's with the attitude? Hire some friendlier service and you'll do much better with your customers.

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 11. The Reef

1018 Commercial Dr
Vancouver, BC V5L 3W9
(604) 568-5375

Categories: Caribbean, Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive

2.0 star rating
  5/7/2009

I swear Ras Trent hangs out here.

"Last week I read a book
about Selassie I
told my bombaclot parents
I was switching religions.

Have you ever noticed
how ball-heads suck?
ba-da-da ding-ding-ding-ding
dong-dang ding-dong duck
excuse I for my skanking
give…More »

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 12. Stella's Tap & Tapas Bar - CLOSED

1191 Commercial Dr
Vancouver, BC V5L 3X3
(604) 254-2437

Category: Tapas Bars

Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive

1.0 star rating
  9/2/2009

Dear Stella's Tapas Bar,

Please do Vancouver a favor and shut this place down. Hands down, the worst calamari I've ever had. But the real crime is that you have my all-time favorite beer on your tap and for that I was VERY excited.. but when I ordered…More »

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 13. Me and Julio - CLOSED

2095 Commercial Dr
Vancouver, BC V5N 4B1
(604) 696-9997

Category: Mexican

Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive

2.0 star rating
  2/13/2009

Cute place but the food is horrible. Please don't go here if you're looking to eat something yummy. I ordered a bunch of stuff but I could't tell you what I ate.. the flavors, taste, texture, everything was all over the place. Needless to say, they…More »

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 14. Nick's Spaghetti House

631 Commercial Dr
Vancouver, BC V5L 3W3
(604) 254-5633

Category: Italian

Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive

2.0 star rating
  9/2/2009

This is a hole in the wall Italian restaurant I was excited to try. The atmosphere is cozy and the tables are close to each other. Seems like many families frequent this place for quality dining time together. They have very strange meal…More »

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Location

Vancouver, BC

Yelping Since

February 2009