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1. Main Street Station Farmers Market
Vancouver, BC V6A
(604) 879-3276
Category:
Farmers Market
Neighbourhood: Strathcona
Fresh organic veggies & fruit, fresh local food, supporting local farmers, great prices, easy access, great location, healthy living, huge selection, more than fruit & vegetables, ie, eggs, bread, cheese, jams, meat, seafood, crafts ....
Open…More »
2. Our Community Bikes
We are so blessed to have this service in our community, and to have the group of workers that give their time to it... You have to remember that most of the staff are volunteers, so at times it does show, but for the most part (99%) they are great…More »
3. Cvi Riverside Auto Repairs
Vancouver, BC V5T 1A2
(604) 879-2005
Category:
Auto Repair
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
Jacky is your man... He is one of the most honest mechanic I ever met. I wonder sometimes how he stays in business.
He will fix almost any car. He never charges for estimates. He is far cheaper than large dealerships.
He is friendly, straight…More »
4. JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
Vancouver, BC V5T 3G5
(604) 879-2326
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
The Barista's here can really nail a Misto...
I dig the hip and funky crowd at this location and enjoying my fresh brew and the daily paper is a favorite here. Great place to people watch
I love the way the garage style windows roll up like doors in…More »
5. Gene
Vancouver, BC V5T 3E2
(604) 568-5501
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
I always dig having my espresso here at this trendy cool hip funky main st cafe... So worth the wait for that bold jolt..... The line up can be long at peak times but the laid back feel is peaceful while you wait... Plugging into wifi while sipping…More »
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11/8/2009
The coolest street triangle café in Vancouver where Kingsway meets Main st the funky old heritage… Read more »
6. Balance Acupuncture & Massage
Vancouver, BC V5V 3P9
(604) 873-3717
Categories:
Massage,
Acupuncture
Neighbourhood: Riley Park
A well deserved massage by Aimee was just what the neck & lower back Dr. ordered... This small therapeutic spa has a really nice soft gentle energy feel. As you walk in its setting is similar to a Japanese garden, they serve green tea with soft…More »
7. Mitra Canteen
Vancouver, BC V5T 3G5
(604) 874-9820
Categories:
Mediterranean,
Halal
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
This sweet lady that owners and runs this small cute restaurant does the best tasty low priced home made falafel in town, wow I cant stop telling my friends about it. So so home made good fast and great value for your money. Easily hooked.
8. Cafeteria
Vancouver, BC V5T 3E8
(778) 317-3783
Category:
Modern European
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
A fresh smart Euro cuisine eatery, in a small room, newly popped up in the old Pings location. They just open and haven't worked out the kinks yet, so the soft opening menu was a sweet welcome, we had a few starters, not sure if listing them would…More »
9. Windsor Packing Co
Wheres the Meat??? Here this locally owned and operated store been around for 23 years!! great organic chicken, beef, and at times organic pork & lamb.. They sell sea food as well, but i come here for the meat..Theres prices are pretty close to the…More »
10. Alibi Room
The early saturday morning started off with a trip to the Alibi Room to fill our empty tummies with some breakfast... and at 1030am the room was empty for our group to pick a table, by the time we left it was completely packed with a waiting list…More »
11. Eight 1/2 Restaurant Lounge
Vancouver, BC V5T 1R8
(604) 568-2703
Categories:
Canadian (New),
Tapas/Small Plates,
Pizza
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
Its been awhile since Ive revisited 8.5 but I asked myself why not.. This place and space is so nice and the staff are great... PLus the food really does rock!!
We had the Tuna Tofino Tuna Tataki, Mac & Cheese, Special Tortilla Soup... 10/10 and will…More »
12. Bao Bei Chinese Brasserie
Each visit here I venture into new menu items and experience old world asian flavours or new world fusion. The evening vibe is super cool and hip, our group totally enjoyed the beat. They have a few mixologist (aka bartenders) that work magic and…More »
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1/20/2010 First to Review
This cool funky hip Chinese Brasserie has the makings of being a Vancouver Institution. Ya thats… Read more »
13. Lucy's Eastside Diner
Vancouver, BC V5T
(604) 568-1550
Categories:
Diners,
Canadian (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
Nothing like a traditional diner style menu with a modern twist... Love the all the options; Mac & Cheese, Bennys, Mums Meatloaf, and Sweet bun sliders...
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9/26/2010 First to Review
Sweet an saucy Lucys is new 24 hr diner just open... Oh ya what bonus for us on the cool Eastside..… Read more »
14. Bean Around the World Coffees
Vancouver, BC V5T 3E4
(604) 873-8274
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
Do you want that country feel when you live in the Burbs, I get that when Im here, nice patio on the side street, and that feel like your in someone cottage, Oh ya they serve up a great cowboy bean coffee flavour thats high up there on the Vancouver…More »
15. Caffe Barney
Vancouver, BC V5T 3E4
(604) 568-0426
Category:
Canadian (New)
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
I had to double check to see if I had reviewed Barneys... Guess what... One cant compare the two Barney locations cause this newer one really doesn't feel like the old one on Granville, but this one has that cool brick and chopped up old wall look…More »
16. Tisol Pet Nutrition & Supply Stores
Yup Im a fan... Almost all the staff (but one) are great here, especially the manager who remembers my dogs name every time we come in and always treats me and is very friendly and helpful, But you know what, I dont remember his name. (red curly…More »
17. The Whip Restaurant Gallery
Vancouver, BC V5T 1J7
(604) 874-4687
Categories:
Bars,
Canadian (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
Its one of the few restaurant bars that has a mostly organic & vegan menu. The vegan poutine is my favorite, and they offer a great selection of hard to find beers on tap and in bottle
They have just covered its patio seating area and has installed…More »
18. Kranky Cafe
Vancouver, BC V5T 1G5
(604) 568-4272
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
Anything but Kranky is just 1/2 block off Main St...Cozy and provides a good jolt of an Americano.. Small menu selection and real nice owners...... Even out door seating in a small street front patio...
19. Budgies Burritos
Vancouver, BC V5T 3H9
(604) 874-5408
Categories:
Vegetarian,
Mexican
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
Super small hole in the wall taco & burrito cafe couple of tables and a stand up order window... Ive only ordered the soft shell tacos, that are so filling and inexpensive I dont know how they make money on this yummy snacks... The only complaint…More »
20. J & M Coin & Jewellery
Vancouver, BC V5T 1W1
(604) 876-7181
Categories:
Hobby Shops,
Watches,
Jewellery
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
One of the best exchange rates in the city... far better than most of the top 5 banks... The only problem is their lack of change in bill sizes... never a line up...
21. Tempest Lounge
Vancouver, BC V5T 3E2
(604) 568-8588
Category:
Beer, Wine & Spirits
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
A new week another new restaurant...
I have been waiting for this steakhouse to open, and it finally has. I was greeted with friendly cheery staff. We sat at the bar which takes up one half of the one room restaurant. Four tv screens above the bar…More »
22. Dollar Meat Store
If you love your BBQ Chinese meats then trust me on this one... I have done the official search all over Chinatown and Dollar Meat store wins. After moving within a few blocks of Chinatown I needed to find the perfect bbq meat store craving fix...…More »
23. Argo Café
Vancouver, BC V5T 2W6
(604) 876-3620
Category:
Canadian (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
I popped in here for a soup & sandwich while my car was getting serviced
This place runs like a well oiled machine, for years the tiny diner serving mostly local business is a huge success with homemade everything. They offer Asian dishs and great…More »
24. Tonina's Deli
My last visit here, my purchase came with a complimentary espresso... they have fresh pizza slice's to go daily.. Fresh deli products in a family run environment.
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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12/6/2009 First to Review
Blink and you will pass this family friendly Italian Deli & Cafe..... Daily specials, fresh, panini… Read more »
25. Zigs Urban Bistro
Vancouver, BC V5T 3G3
(604) 709-6215
Category:
Canadian (New)
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
This smoothly run bistro by a couple of chefs that can serve up very tasty bites located on one of the busiest corners on Main st. and 14th. This Bistro is more bar like and it's the place where everyone knows your name. They host most sports events…More »
26. The Wallflower Modern Diner
Vancouver, BC V5T 3E2
(604) 568-7554
Categories:
Diners,
Gluten-Free,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
Very friendly service, with a pretty smile, and the brunch was just as good. The place was full for a weekend mid day dining. Well priced and good portions.... My first time here and will be coming in for dinner..
27. Mali Thai Restaurant
I've had about 7 meals home delivered meals from here... When I started dining from here it was okay value, but I am getting the sense the whole quality of their food is starting to drop off. I am not sure if they have changed owners or chefs but…More »
28. The Main Restaurant
New ownership has turned up the volume here at The Main restaurant and Bar, the menu is fresh and totally Greek., the owner: "Taz" comes from a traditional Greek family and has hit the sweet spot here. The restaurant is split into to rooms, table…More »
29. Lordco Parts
Vancouver, BC V5T 1C1
(604) 879-9391
Neighbourhoods: Mount Pleasant, Strathcona
Great wholesale to the public style automotive parts store, chain across BC... They are pretty helpful, I buy parts take them to my mechanic and save lots...
30. Habit
Vancouver, BC V5T 3E6
(604) 877-8582
Category:
Canadian (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Mount Pleasant
Well my first visit back to the reborn Habit was just ok really a 2.5 rating, the staff are friendly and the room works well... But the food was naaah just okay, the meal was cold and didnt come the way I ordered it... But I like the fact there menu…More »
31. Deacon's Corner
Vancouver, BC V6A
(604) 684-1555
Categories:
Canadian (Traditional),
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: Downtown Eastside
Deacons you let me down today!!!!
We needed food and internet so Deacons was the call...
We got caught in wait for your server to take your order spin, we finally gave up so I walked up to the a server that was customer chatting and dish drying and…More »
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11/6/2009
The long awaited full breakfast experience at Deacons was final digested today...
Thank you to my… Read more »
32. Gain Wah Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V6A 1X5
(604) 684-1740
Category:
Chinese
Neighbourhoods: Chinatown, Strathcona
Late late night eatery if you need that greasy chinese spoon experience after the bars or a bad hockey game. Ive been eating here since the 80s and it hasn't changed. The food is typical for vancouver street corner chinese restaurant nothing special…More »
33. Campagnolo
Vancouver, BC V6A
(604) 484-6018
Category:
Italian
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Strathcona
We came here to watch the game and have a snack as I heard they now have the volume turned on (wheww)... The game was only a bit better than the meal... I've been here close to a 1/2 dozen times now, and the menu is a hit and miss, the staff are very…More »
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11/9/2009
Yes thats right 2 stars Ouch...
Ive been here 3 times, and first time when they had just opened less… Read more »
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Yelping SinceNovember 2009
Things I LoveCheffing for friends, Time at the island getaway, Anything Apple-Mac, Belgium Beer, Skiing steeps & powder, Fresh morning brewed Misto's, Hendricks Gin, Finding tucked away cafes
Find Me Inthe mountains cruising on my skis or motorcycle
My HometownVancouver, BC
When I'm Not Yelping...Looking for new cafes
Why You Should Read My ReviewsBorn & raised in Vancouver, hence aka "Daddy Fish", everyone follows me
The Last Great Book I ReadKitchen Confidential, By Anthony Bourdain
My First ConcertM. Jacskon
My Favourite MovieThe one I am making about: Beauty On The Edge of Life
My Last Meal On EarthMade by my mother together with my father
Don't Tell Anyone Else But...Ive attended BurningMan Arts festival 7yrs in the Nevada Desert
Most Recent DiscoveryThe Walking Dead & Salvador Dali Museum at Costa Brava
Current CrushMy Rescued dog from Mexico