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 1. The Edge Social Grille & Lounge

1100 Granville St
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2B6
(604) 681-3343

Category: Canadian (New)

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District

1.0 star rating
  4/27/2010

I can honestly say that I have never felt more mistreated in any establishment.

It was pretty rainy last night and my friend and I had dinner down the street but wanted to stop somewhere for a bevie before meeting more people elsewhere. We ran for…More »

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 2. Joe's Apartment Bar

919 Granville St
Vancouver, BC V6B 2C9
(604) 563-5030

Category: Bars

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District

1.0 star rating
  1/7/2012

WOW! don't go here unless you're "hot" (hahaha) and straight and REALLY desperate. Some guy broke my nose with a beer bottle tonight and nobody cared as I carted myself to the hospital... maybe I'm just biased....?

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 3. Starbucks Coffee Company

1752 Commercial Dr
Vancouver, BC V5N 4A3
(604) 251-5397

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive

2.0 star rating
  Update - 12/14/2011

I was in a rush this morning, yes, but really being patient... I finally got my darn drip coffee and the guy took forever to ring it in (JUST TELL ME THE DAMN PRICE!!!!!) and then he did and as patiently as i could, waited for my change,…More »

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  • 3.0 star rating
    5/12/2011

    As far as Starbucks' go, this one is not bad at all. Obviously when I review such a demonstrative… Read more »

 4. Colonial Motel

950 Terminal Avenue North
Nanaimo, BC V9S 4K4
(250) 754-4415

Category: Hotels

2.0 star rating
  2/26/2012 First to Review

This hotel was not a bad deal for 4 of us this weekend and it was close to a lot of things (10 dollar cab to downtown and to the ferry). There was a kitchenette and a patio in our suite which was awesome but there was a few things we couldn't just…More »

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 5. La Rocca Restaurant

1565 Commercial Drive
Vancouver, BC V5L 3Y1
(604) 253-1818

Category: Italian

Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive

2.0 star rating
  Update - 11/19/2011

Because I like to stay close to home sometimes and because I really wanted to take my wife out for dinner last night, I decided to return to La Rocca as our last dining expeience was amazing (see my first review) and it's in our neighbourhood.

Very…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    7/8/2011

    My wife and I came here tonight for the first time, although we pass by it everyday and it's so… Read more »

 6. Ogenki Sushi

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

Category: Japanese

Neighbourhood: Riley Park

2.0 star rating
  11/1/2011

I didn't like the view of our waitress pulling handfuls of Ramen out of a sink with yellow rubber dish gloves and plopping it onto a scale, but since I ordered sushi I overlooked that and enjoyed some appetizer sashimi while we waited for our lunch.

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 7. Knotty Boy - CLOSED

1721 Grant St
Vancouver, BC V5L 2Y6
(604) 473-9651

Category: Hair Salons

Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive

1.0 star rating
  Update - 8/5/2010

Worst haircut of my life.. I told her EXACTLY what I wanted and I walked out almost bald. I feel ugly. My hair shouldn't be this short because it's wavy and I have cowlicks which I know my stylist knew BECAUSE I TOLD HER EACH TIME I WAS THERE. I feel…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    1/27/2010 First to Review

    Definitely the best salon service I've ever had. They squeezed me in on the day of and gave me the… Read more »

 8. The Red Wagon

2296 E Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC V5L
(604) 568-4565

Category: Diners

Neighbourhood: Grandview-Woodlands

2.0 star rating
  8/26/2011

Meh..... went in with some co-workers yesterday for lunch. I was excited because last time I tried to go there the wait was too long so we opted for somewhere else. I wish we went to that somewhere else this time too...

I chose one of the only…More »

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 9. Thai West

2261 E Hastings St
Vancouver, BC V5L
(604) 558-1972

Category: Thai

Neighbourhood: Grandview-Woodlands

2.0 star rating
  7/13/2011

It's close to work and I LOVE thai food but this place was so eerie. It was clean and empty and it didn't look like a restaurant, like there was no food in sight or to smell... I ordered the lunch special. $5.99 for a green curry with rice sounded…More »

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 10. Cafe Butterfly Garden

575 Georgia St W
Vancouver, BC V6B 1Z5
(604) 683-3354

Categories: Delis, Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: Downtown

2.0 star rating
  9/7/2011

Definitely ok for lunch on the fly, but make sure you have plenty of coin on hand... Two sandos and two cups of soup (literally served in a teacup), one can of pop and the smallest bottle of juice I've ever seen, came to a whopping 25 bucks. My wife…More »

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 11. Eileen Dailly Leisure Pool and Fitness Centre

240 Willingdon Ave
Burnaby, BC V5C 5E9
(604) 298-7946

Categories: Swimming Pools, Fitness & Instruction

Neighbourhood: Burnaby Heights

1.0 star rating
  3/29/2011 First to Review

Oooooh yes.. you have no idea how happy I am to be the first to review this pool/jerk fest of a facility.

I have the option to have the school breaks off but I chose to work this spring break for many reasons... So in planning the 2 week adventures…More »

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 12. Moonpennies Coffee Company

1102 Pender St W
Vancouver, BC V6E 2R9
(604) 669-6092

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: Coal Harbour, Downtown

1.0 star rating
  5/17/2010

Terrible sandwiches. The bread was so stale and I could barely taste what was inside. My friend got the roasted chicken one and said if she wasn't so darn hungry the first bite would have been the last. Almost $7 for a half bagette with unfresh…More »

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 13. Cambie Bar & Grill

300 Cambie St
Vancouver, BC V6B 2N3
(604) 684-6466

Categories: Pubs, Dive Bars, Music Venues

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Gastown

1.0 star rating
  2/21/2010

Why are some bouncers so high on themselves, power tripping at the door? Well I've had enough after last night. Not only were we in line for 2 hours but when we finally got to the front of the line we didn't budge from there for half an hour. The…More »

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 14. Blenz Coffee

1201 Robson Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 1C2
(604) 669-4848

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: West End

1.0 star rating
  4/6/2010

Why did I not learn from the last time I went to this ridiculous chain?

Stupid ass b.s.

I hate Blenz.

You wanna know why?

Well, the place was busy, I ordered my chai, the girl served everyone else in line, kept looking at me waiting, kept serving…More »

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 15. Cafe Crepe

874 Granville St
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1K3
(604) 806-0845

Categories: Creperies, Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District

1.0 star rating
  1/19/2011

Honest to goodness servers straight outta "I've never had work experience" school. I think I'd rather pay more for a drink downtown than sit in a cold and odd-vibed environment than here. Sure, the bevvies are cheap but the atmosphere is draining on…More »

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 16. Robson Sushi Japanese Restaurant

1542 Robson St
Vancouver, BC V6G 1C2
(604) 684-3778

Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars

Neighbourhood: West End

1.0 star rating
  2/8/2010

oh my gosh, gross. Why didn't I read these other yelp reviews before venturing into this dirty, horrendous excuse for a restaurant. As a (vegetarian) sushi freak I'm still not even that picky but this place was nasty. The carpets looked like that…More »

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 17. Pizza Garden

1042 Commercial Drive
Vancouver, BC V5L 3W9
(604) 569-0448

Category: Pizza

Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive

1.0 star rating
  3/5/2010

Pizza Garden WAS a good pizza place.

Now it's like megabite.

Gross.

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 18. Van East Cinema

2290 Commercial Drive
Vancouver, BC V5N
(604) 251-1313

Category: Cinema

Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive

1.0 star rating
  Update - 1/6/2011

What the heck happened to this cute little independant family owned and operated movie theatre???

Originally ran by an older couple, with the sweet little old man taking your tickets and showing you where to go just moments after selling you the…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    11/18/2010

    This place gets points just for being in my backyard. The movies they choose to play are usually not… Read more »

 19. Avanti's Neighbourhood Pub

1601 Commercial Dr
Vancouver, BC V5L 3Y3
(604) 254-5466

Category: Pubs

Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive

2.0 star rating
  Update - 2/7/2011

What the heck happened over here? The food that came to everyone at my table last night tasted like it had been sitting there forever. Soggy, terrible presentation, uninviting. Blech. Should have just stuck to my beer.. which took over 20 min to get…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    3/5/2010

    Back when I was a chain smoking, beer drinking, keno playing fiend living two doors down on Graveley… Read more »

 20. Cassia Cupcakery

1706 Commercial Dr
Vancouver, BC V5N 4A3
(604) 568-6188

Category: Bakeries

Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive

2.0 star rating
  2/2/2011 First to Review

I LOVE CUPCAKES! So much... Unfortunately when I decided to finally enter this new shop after walking by it twice a day for a few weeks now, I got myself confused fumbling service and a stale $4 cupcake. The cream cheese icing was hardened and the…More »

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 21. Tobys Pub

2733 Commercial Drive
Vancouver, BC V5N 4C5
(604) 879-2099

Category: Pubs

Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage

2.0 star rating
  Update - 1/21/2011

Well THAT was a disappointment. Am I getting fussier with age? I seem to be let down a lot more than I used to, but really, I'm not asking for much. I just wanted to watch hockey last night with the wife. Our tv crapped out on us so we headed down…More »

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  • 3.0 star rating
    1/27/2010

    If I hadn't moved downtown a year ago, this would still be the closest pub to my house. It worked… Read more »

 22. Starbucks Coffee Company

2531 Hastings St E
Vancouver, BC V5K 1Z2
(604) 253-2055

Category: Food

Neighbourhood: Hastings-Sunrise

2.0 star rating
  9/14/2010

Ok, normally when I visit this starbucks, which is near where I've been working for over 4 years, I have had mediocre to really decent service.. But today it wasn't about the service that prompted this review. It is the prices.

I thought I'd treat…More »

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 23. Starbucks Coffee Company

580 Bute Street
Vancouver, BC V6E 3M1
(604) 682-4635

Category: Food

Neighbourhood: Downtown

2.0 star rating
  6/2/2010

SERIOUSLY!!! What the heck happened to the customer service you are supposed to be trained for at these places?

They just don't care anymore, do they?

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 24. Jako Japanese Restaurant

656 Davie St
Vancouver, BC V6B 2G5
(604) 687-0510

Category: Japanese

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District

2.0 star rating
  6/23/2010

I had a pleasant lunch here yesterday but it must've been the company I had. Everything else was just ok. The sashimi came too fast, and by too fast I mean it was there in front of me by the time i looked away from the waiter. A second maybe? Weird.…More »

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 25. Timbre Restaurant

2068 Commercial Dr
Vancouver, BC V5N 4B2
(604) 215-7515

Categories: Bars, Canadian (New)

Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive

2.0 star rating
  8/8/2010

Sooooo, walking by this place on the drive everyday finally peaked my interest for brunch this weekend.. I wasn't that impressed. I gotta say it wasn't the worst eggs benny but it wasn't even close to the a-ok I thought it would be. Service was a…More »

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 26. Starbucks Coffee Company

145 Chadwick Crt
North Vancouver, BC V7M 3K1
(604) 924-0301

Category: Food

Neighbourhood: Lower Lonsdale

2.0 star rating
  5/13/2010 First to Review

I don't care if it's later in the day and you hate your job. I want service with a smile but not after you're done your goofing off and convo with your coworkers. I worked at starbucks when I was in college and we were trained to put customers first.…More »

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 27. Blenz

935 Denman St
Vancouver, BC V6G 2L9
(604) 568-2806

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhood: West End

2.0 star rating
  3/30/2010 First to Review

I was biking this afternoon in the westend and wanted a chai latte pretty badly. I found Blenz. Well, I already knew it was there but I found it first before I saw another coffee shop and so I went in..

I ordered a soy chai latte please. The price for…More »

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 28. Megabite Pizza

820 Thurlow St.
Vancouver, BC V6E 1W2
(604) 688-2729

Category: Pizza

Neighbourhoods: West End, Downtown

2.0 star rating
  2/24/2010

Agreeing with Rhody T. about this one.

I am beginning to think something is seriously wrong with me. Why do I eat here? Even tonight after the amazing Olympic hockey game I don't even have a buzz and still I choose to curb my hunger with this nasty…More »

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 29. Two Parrots Perch & Grill

1202 Granville Street
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1M4
(604) 685-9657

Categories: Pubs, Restaurants

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District

2.0 star rating
  Update - 2/18/2010

1. Dive
2. bad service
3. Fail
4. Liked the screens for the games and the food but that's not enough now.
5. FAIL

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  • 3.0 star rating
    1/25/2010

    We come here for most hockey nights. There are screens everywhere so you never have to worry about… Read more »

 30. 3G Vegetarian Restaurant

3424 Cambie St
Vancouver, BC V5Z 2W8
(604) 568-9008

Category: Vegetarian

Neighbourhoods: South Cambie, Riley Park

2.0 star rating
  3/9/2010

Here was my experience tonight, in 7 points, at 3G:

1. Very odd kitchy atmosphere. Only one other table with people.
2. Good thai tom yum soup, very spicy.
3. I ordered Risotto with cheese and bell peppers and (veg) ribs and I got rice with peas and…More »

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 31. Troller Pub

6422 Bay St
West Vancouver, BC V7W 2H1
(604) 921-7616

Categories: Beer, Wine & Spirits, Gastropubs

Neighbourhood: Horseshoe Bay

2.0 star rating
  3/13/2010

Not every small town-type pub stuck in the 90's can pull it off like the Dover Arms http://www.yelp.ca/biz... . This one certainly can't. Our food today was old, previously frozen and ready for the trash. The manacotti had tomato sauce on it that was…More »

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 32. Sophie's Cosmic Café

2095 4th Ave W
Vancouver, BC V6J 1N3
(604) 732-6810

Category: Diners

Neighbourhood: Kitsilano

2.0 star rating
  3/16/2010

My gf was craving eggs benny today so we headed to kits. This was our option as it is a tuesday afternoon.

I decided to go all out and order a coke float for $4.50. The ice cream had ice shards in it, it was freezer burned.

The florentine benny was…More »

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 33. Downtown Sushi Bar Japanese Restaurant

1205 Davie St
Vancouver, BC V6E 1N4
(604) 689-2833

Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars

Neighbourhood: West End

2.0 star rating
  3/2/2010

A long day of drinking this Sunday may have contributed to my 2 star review but does sushi really need that much rice? If I wanted so much sticky white rice, I would have ordered a bowl. The fillings were good when I disected the rolls enough to get…More »

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 34. The Winking Judge Pub

888 Burrard St
Vancouver, BC V6Z 1X9
(604) 684-9465

Category: Pubs

Neighbourhood: Downtown

2.0 star rating
  2/6/2010

All I wanted was a post brunch hangover curing beverage on a Saturday afternoon. All I got was double my nausea. I ordered a tall caesar and it was huge. I got excited when I saw it but then I took a sip: It was disgusting and tasted like pure…More »

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 35. MarketPlace IGA

909 Burrard St
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2N2
(604) 605-0612

Category: Grocery

Neighbourhood: West End

2.0 star rating
  2/19/2010

This store used to make everything there in the "bistro" (and I am only rating their bisto) but tonight they only had my favorite (mac and cheese) in a pre packaged form. Fully sealed and like preserved or something.
Hmmmm. Well, The food, although…More »

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 36. Shenanigans

1225 Robson St
Vancouver, BC V6E 1C2
(604) 688-1411

Category: Pubs

Neighbourhood: West End

2.0 star rating
  1/27/2010

Ha ha this place has hilarious decor! Very 80's and kinda grungy. The DJ comes on at about 9pm and he looked like he had been doing that gig for the last 25 years. We played pool and I chose the bottled beer (based on another review mentioning the…More »

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 37. Vancouver Laptop

755 Marine Drive
North Vancouver, BC V7M 1H4
(604) 990-8775
2.0 star rating
  2/24/2010 First to Review

When a place promises to call you back in 24 hours with an estimate for repair on one of your most valuable material possessions, you really want to hear back within that time... When you have to call THEM back and ask about it, you might start to…More »

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