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1. Dollar Grocers
Vancouver, BC V5N 4B5
(604) 255-9933
Category:
Grocery
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
Fresh produce; lovely fruits and vegetables.
Deli meats, cheeses, dry and tinned goods. Quite a nice selection of groceries.
You can find everything you want at this little grocery, even some of the harder to find items.
2. Bountiful Bakery & Cake Shop
Vancouver, BC V5P 3V1
(604) 322-6218
Category:
Food
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
They make, fresh on french bread, one of the best vietnamese subs in the area! Super cheap, made fresh to order. YUM!!!
They also have a decent selection of frozen dim sum and fresh baked goods: cake, cookies, bread.
**CASH only**
3. Chong Lee Market
Vancouver, BC V5P 3X5
(604) 323-8133
Categories:
Grocery,
Convenience Stores
Neighbourhood: Fraserview
Best fresh seafood selection this area. Even better than the local seafood shops.
Frozen goods, oriental baked goods, great produce, and fresh meats selection.
Everything neat and clean - fresh and well-stocked store
4. Thuong Dang Danh Tra Tea Shop
Vancouver, BC V5N 2T7
(604) 321-3265
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
If you ever want to find a present that will surprise and delight the recipient, this is the place to go.
What you will find here is very old-fashioned service; amazing tea sets and accessories; and the most amazing selection of teas possible. The…More »
5. Kawa Bakery
Vancouver, BC V5P 3T9
(604) 322-7859
Category:
Bakeries
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
Formerly Kawa Bakery - now under new management and operating as Karmony Bakery.
Lovely selection of chinese pastries - egg tart, curry buns, custard, pineapple, coconut and the like. Fresh. Yummy cakes.
No frozen dim sum currently displayed. Fresh…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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10/20/2009
*Cash Only*
While the convenience of this bakery was what originally got me to try it, there are… Read more »
6. Nancy Wonton House - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V5P 3V4
(604) 327-1862
Category:
Chinese
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
Dropped in here for some Chinese salty donuts the other night.
My honey had made some congee for dinner (YES! He is a gem) and what congee is complete without donuts??? So on our way back through Vancouver from a late dental appointment on the North…More »
3 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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3/1/2010
Still a favourite go-to place of ours.
Latest fave dish is the curried beef brisket hot pot… Read more »
7. Sweet Chili Cafe
Vancouver, BC V5P 3V8
(778) 371-8092
Category:
Indonesian
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
By far, the best roti canai bread in town! A must-go for Guyanese and Trinis suffering from the brutality of Jamaican roti.
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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9/7/2009
People, I love food. I repeat myself. I love food and great food even more and did I mention that… Read more »
8. La Tandoori
Interesting place. Not the snazziest decor or service. Very authentic and delicious food though. (see pictures)
The fish and chips were seasoned with some masala spice. Very interesting. Makes a nice change from just simple batter. But if you…More »
9. Tipper Restaurant & Review Room
Vancouver, BC V5N 2T3
(604) 873-1010
Categories:
Burgers,
Canadian (Traditional)
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
Our go-to brunch place has now got all the things I require to be completely satisfied.
BENNY's!!!!
Available on the weekends only - a selection of 5 or 6 different types from the traditional, a feta and herbs benny, a samble scramble benny(not…More »
2 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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4/9/2010
The Tipper has definitely turned into a good place to go in the Eastside.
Though Victoria/Kingsway is… Read more »
10. House of Dosas
Vancouver, BC V5V 3E3
(604) 875-1283
Category:
Indian
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
A very popular place. Great service.
Three of us each tried a different dosa. Monday nights all dosas are 5.99 Any money we saved on dosas we gladly spent on milkshakes. YUM!!
Generally cricket is their thing but last night there was Olympics…More »
11. Casa Verde Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V5N 4E9
(604) 876-7647
Category:
Portuguese
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
Delicious Peri-Peri Prawns
(Pic: http://www.yelp.ca/biz... )
I would suggest saving the bread that you get at the start of the meal, to use it to soak up the delicious sauce. Or bring a straw. There is no way you will be able to leave even a drop…More »
2 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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4/10/2010
A revisit of Casa Verde with friends. In sum, we had a giant slice of their cuisine: steak with a… Read more »
12. Alenka European Foods
Vancouver, BC V5T 3K6
(604) 879-8079
Categories:
Ethnic Food,
Delis
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
In the area today and as full as I knew my freezer was, I couldn't resist picking up some perogies.
Got our usual bag of blueberry and decided to try the sour cherry as well. OI !!! our freezer will explode if we don't eat them soon - but I'm sure…More »
2 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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3/1/2010
A quick trip back for blueberry perogies, and we break the bank!
The selection in the store is… Read more »
13. Mr Zhang Szechuan Restaurant - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V5P
(604) 324-8840
Category:
Chinese
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
*Cash Only*
We visited this new restaurant recently. We had been to the restaurant before new ownership and hadn't realized that it had changed hands.
I cannot recall what the decor was like previously but it is bright and sunshiny yellow and very…More »
14. Wescana Pharmacy
Vancouver, BC V5P 3W4
(604) 324-7790
Category:
Health and Medical
Neighbourhoods: Fraserview, Kensington-Cedar Cottage
Quick. Professional. Felt like avoiding the madness that is LD across the street and I'm so happy I did. I was in and out of there in about 5 minutes. Unreal.
Of course if I had felt like staying longer I could have enjoyed the coffee and sweets…More »
15. Lam Hoa Quan Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V5P 3T9
(604) 326-5880
Category:
Vietnamese
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
Lam Hoa Quan is a little undiscovered gem nestled in a neighbourhood which seems almost over-full with Pho places. It's family-run and specializes in Pho. Not the usual salty-brothed Pho, but a Pho based on a lovely, amazingly well-crafted broth;…More »
16. Calabria Bakery
Vancouver, BC V5P 3T8
(604) 324-1337
Category:
Bakeries
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
A favourite of ours. Everything is delicious.
Sfogliatelle stuffed with nutella, custard or ricotta. Cookies. Cakes. Real bread. Really delicious bread. Pizza crusts.
You know that restaurant? The one with the incredible portugese buns?…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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10/30/2009
I have to avoid this place as much as possible simply because if I don't moderate my visits there, I… Read more »
17. Mayflower Cafe
Vancouver, BC V5P 3T9
(604) 321-2711
Category:
Diners
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
The perfect little diner.
I've been keeping this one to myself because I am selfish. But they deserve to be yelped about.
Breakfast: cheap and fast. Traditional breakfast, omelets, pancakes....
Lunches and dinner: are great. Whenever I feel the…More »
18. Angkor Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V5N 4P5
(604) 568-0770
Category:
Cambodian
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
A quck return to Angkor; too hot and tired to cook. Tonight, chicken curry and the wings. The chicken curry was quite delicious. It's served with a garnish of mint and cooked with the chicken bones, allowing the marrow to infiltrate the broth with…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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9/20/2009
Angkor is a recent addtion to the neighbourhood; still in start-up; cash only. As noted previously,… Read more »
19. Sampan Coin Laundry
Vancouver, BC V5N 4P5
(604) 435-9147
Category:
Dry Cleaning & Laundry
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
I have only great things to say about this laundry. They are wonderfully friendly, courteous, and helpful. They have always delivered the goods, so to speak. Laundry is done promptly and neatly folded.
I am quite sensitive to scent. People don't…More »
20. 88 Super Market
Vancouver, BC V5N
(604) 876-2128
Category:
Grocery
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
It's rare that you can find a local grocery where you can find an extensive butcher shop along with a seafood shop with live fish.
In the case of 88, there's a good selection of prepared meats along with a staff that's perfectly helpful in giving…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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10/30/2009 First to Review
I'm a fan of this place. It is actually one of my two favorite local grocery stores.
I can't argue… Read more »
21. Teng's Supermarket
Vancouver, BC V5P 3T9
(604) 301-1777
Category:
Grocery
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
This is the second of two of my favorite grocery stores.
Here's a sampling of some of the things I get here on a regular basis:
Produce, fruit, vegetable buns for the steamer, pocky, free range eggs, soya milk, peanuts, mushrooms, frozen…More »
22. Harambe Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V5N 4B3
(604) 216-1060
Category:
Ethiopian
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
Each time we go there I am delighted, truly amazed at this place. Food is delicious. I remember once hearing something about there being some enzymes contained in our fingers which assist in the initial breakdown of food, rather like saliva. This…More »
23. Belgian Fries
Vancouver, BC V5N 4A6
(604) 253-4220
We visit here for the poutine once a month, sometimes more often.
Last night we were super hungry so we also had some burgers.
Lovely, beefy, meaty and full of taste.
Served on a fresh bun with tomato, lettuce, onion and pickle. They let you add your…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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10/22/2009
Since the renovations to expand this location, it has become a favorite destination for poutine. It… Read more »
24. Café Amici
Vancouver, BC V5L 3X6
(604) 255-7879
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
Decent coffee and great service A fairly quiet oasis on The Drive.
25. Highlife Records & Music
Vancouver, BC V5L 3X5
(604) 251-6964
Categories:
Music & DVDs,
Nightlife
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
Small shop with an excellent selection of international music, folk and country. Tho owners' definitely have a jones for their music and keep a good selection of "legacy" stuff along with the recent titles.
An added bonus is the vinyl and used CDs…More »
26. People's Co-op Bookstore
Vancouver, BC V6J 5L1
Category:
Books, Mags, Music and Video
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
People's Co-op is a great stop on Commercial Drive.
They've got a great selection of local and Canadian literature as well as a comprehensive list of titles on political, economic and geographic subjects. in additon, you'll find of periodicals with…More »
27. Café Calabria
Vancouver, BC V5N 4A4
(604) 253-7017
Categories:
Italian,
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
Cafe Calabria is a wonderful place which provides wonderful coffee. It's been a community centre for the Drive for a long time, and many are not only fond of it, but make it the hub of their social lives. However, there are a few people around who…More »
28. Libra Room Café
Vancouver, BC V5L 3Y4
(604) 255-3787
Have been here twice now in recent weeks. I have wanted to visit here many times before that but never seemed to have made the plunge. When a friend was visiting over the Xmas holidays and organised a little soiree there it was the perfect…More »
29. Sunrise Pizza & Steak House
Vancouver, BC V5L 3W8
(604) 251-2411
We returned there recently after having said we would not. It was later in the evening and we'd already walked the length of The Drive without finding any food. Most places were either closed or didn't strike our fancy. I will admit hunger drove…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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10/31/2009
Have been experiencing a craving for pizza and italian food lately so I thought I'd return to this… Read more »
30. La Grotta Del Formaggio
Vancouver, BC V5N 4A4
(604) 255-3911
Categories:
Delis,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
Cheese, cheese, cheese, amazing cheese!!!
Beautiful, busy, Italian deli. Sliced meats, cheese, sweets, serving platters. If you need a gift for someone who enjoys fine cheese then you should get them a gift here.
Here are some of our recent purchases…More »
31. Dockers Grill
A great little diner with some decent diner grub. Breakfast served whenever you want it. They do a decent eggs benedict and have good variety of breakfasts: pancakes, bacon & eggs, french toast, steak & eggs, omelettes and the like.
They use the…More »
32. Kam Gok Yuen
Vancouver, BC V6A 1T3
(604) 683-3822
Yay for return visits that are even better than the ones that preceeded it!!! It is a nice testament to a restaurant that you enjoy it enough to return, as there are a lot of choices out there and it is not always in the budget to eat out as often…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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12/30/2009
Made a quick choice to try this restaurant after we found that seating was limited in our first… Read more »
33. Dutch Girl Chocolates
Vancouver, BC V5L 3W9
(604) 251-3221
Category:
Chocolatiers and Shops
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
Dutch Girl Chocolates....A migraine sufferer's worst nightmare.
How can one resist such lovely treats??? I try and resist this place as much as possible. But it's so hard. Even the threat of extreme cranial agony can't stop me from occasionally…More »
34. Tobys Pub
Vancouver, BC V5N 4C5
(604) 879-2099
Category:
Pubs
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
Very nicely done since the renos. We just stopped in here recently for coffee/drinks with friends as it was central to all of us and easy to find and I'm glad we did. I was very comfortable here. Like the fact that there is a full bar, with…More »
35. Wingwah Bakery Ltd
Vancouver, BC V5S 1J9
(604) 451-1878
Neighbourhood: Fraserview
Delicious delicious delicious
When my kids were very little I used to bring them here after groceries for a treat.
Now they are grown and I still like to buy them treats - and some for ourselves also.
Lovely buns, beautiful cakes and cookies. Frozen…More »
36. Translink
Vancouver, BC V6B 2L3
(604) 682-7887
Category:
Public Transportation
Neighbourhood: Downtown
On the weekends we try as much as possible to go car-free.
Walking is our prefered method of transport, as I'm 'in-training' for my annual participation in The Weekend to End Women's Cancers.
However sometimes we need some help getting home,…More »
37. Ba Le Sandwich Shop
Vancouver, BC V5T 3K6
(604) 875-6322
Categories:
Sandwiches,
Vietnamese
Neighbourhoods: Mount Pleasant, Kensington-Cedar Cottage
Delicious Banh mi
Surprising that we haven't tried this place before - we love banh mi and its in our usual range of adventuring.
Yesterday we stopped in for a late lunch. Beef sandwich for honey - chicken sandwich for me.
Both very enjoyable. We took…More »
38. Trout Lake Farmers Market
Vancouver, BC V5N 4M4
(604) 879-3276
Category:
Food
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
This is becoming our favourite Saturday destination. A nice walk/bike ride there and back, and lots of great vendors to frequent.
All that plus a lovely adventure through a beautiful area of Vancouver that includes Trout Lake.
Celyddon Farms is a…More »
39. Romer's Burger Bar
Overall a 3 star experience - with potential!!!
Location - 4stars. There aren't many places in this neck of the woods and even nicer is that the neck of the woods is next to the Fraser River and a walking trail. Overall a bright airy space with nice…More »
40. Kedah House Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V5P 2R6
(604) 325-9771
We should go here more often. I'm serious. Someone should remind me.
My partner and I live so close to this place I could literally roll down the hill from my front door and be there. Of course rolling home uphill after a big feed might not be…More »
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Things I Lovefood, music, sports, movies, books, doodling, walking, hiking, Vancouver, my monsters, gardening, cooking and eating, eating, my boyfriend, livejournal, facebook, Scooter the cat, photography, food food and more food
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