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1. La Ghianda
Vancouver, BC V6R 4N6
(604) 566-9559
Categories:
Italian,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Point Grey
* Oh my - now with lamb! *
Ok, I've truly been enjoying this little cafe and the high quality Italian food they produce. But they have now gone over the top. They have combined my love for good Italian with my passion for lamb. Oh my!
On my most…More »
2 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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2/24/2011
* Great sandwiches too! *
I continue to love this spot. In addition to excellent pasta dishes (be… Read more »
2. Ganache Patisserie
Vancouver, BC V6B 2Y5
(604) 899-1098
Category:
Bakeries
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
This is by far the best patisserie in Vancouver. By far. Miles. Kilometres. Whatever your poison.
If you want to try one of their best signature desserts, try the caramel-chocolat. It is a 75% Tanzanie dark chocolate mousse centre with a small…More »
3. Chez Meme Baguette Bistro
* 5 star soup and sandwich combo *
Do you remember the French woman who used to run La Bretagne Creperie (http://www.yelp.ca/biz...) downtown?
I had wondered the last few times visiting the creperie where she was, and why the quality wasn't as good…More »
4. European Breads Bakery
Vancouver, BC V5V 4G3
(604) 879-5177
This bakery was opened by Otari Kobalia in 2001 to bring the flavours of Georgia (the one in Europe, not the U.S.) to Vancouver. Otari apparently comes from a long line of Georgian bakers, and it shows in the quality of the artisan breads they offer…More »
5. Bernie's Balkan Kitchen
* Back to the basics for #600 *
For review #600 it seemed to make sense to return to my Yelp roots and do an FTR for a small hole-in-the-wall.
This is a little Serbian snack food spot with a very simple focused menu that makes almost everything from…More »
6. Bella Gelateria
Vancouver, BC V6C 0B7
(604) 569-1010
Categories:
Desserts,
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Neighbourhood: Downtown
* Graduates of Gelato "University" *
This new gelateria boasts that they have studied at the Carpigiani Gelato University in Italy (http://www.gelatounive...). Yes, a "university" of gelato making. While it is really just a few multi-day courses it…More »
7. Festival Du Bois
* Très Magnifique! *
This community festival was one of the best I've been to in the Vancouver area - by far. It had really great music, a strong community feel, some classic Quebec treats, and a true variety of offerings.
The highlights:
- Nicolas…More »
8. Euro Food Plus
Vancouver, BC V6G 1C7
(604) 688-0959
Categories:
Delis,
Sandwiches,
Food
Neighbourhood: West End
As several have written, this little spot offers a very wide variety of traditional Eastern European delicacies with a heavy focus on Russian products. A few of the highlights for me:
- They have at least 10 different kinds of canned sprats. I love…More »
9. Calabria Bakery
Vancouver, BC V5P 3T8
(604) 324-1337
Category:
Bakeries
Neighbourhood: Kensington-Cedar Cottage
Ok, so I have an addiction to sfogliatelle. I get a craving once every few months, and for the longest time I couldn't find a way to satisfy it in Vancouver. Then I found this very good Italian bakery. They offer 2 varieties of sfogliatelle…More »
10. David Rotsztain Cheese Workshop
Greater Vancouver A, BC
(604) 822-5092
Categories:
Cooking Schools,
Do-It-Yourself Food,
Cheese Shops
Neighbourhood: UBC
* Curds and whey *
This hands-on cheesemaking workshop was a blast.
David Rotsztain is a full-time farmer and cheesemaker from Mayne Island. He offers cheesemaking workshops every few months, and they fill up as soon as he announces them.
As part…More »
11. Parthenon Supermarket
Vancouver, BC V6K 2H1
(604) 733-4191
Categories:
Ethnic Food,
Grocery
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
Greek market which also offers quick bites at its deli counter. Some of the best deals in town on olive oil, feta cheese, figs, deli meats, and pita. Perfect for a quick stop prior to a picnic to get all the supplies. I love the selection of feta…More »
12. Danube European Restaurant
Burnaby, BC V5C 2H6
(604) 877-1949
* They're back! Yeah! *
I was really sad when Budapest Restaurant on Main Street closed down as they had the best schnitzel in Vancouver. I also loved their large variety of specials which were always a pleasant surprise.
Imagine how happy I was when…More »
13. The Bibo
* Neapolitan prizefight *
Vancouver now has two Neapolitan style pizzerias with wood fired ovens. Time for a prizefight!
In one corner we have the much hyped Gastown Nicli (http://www.yelp.ca/biz...) known for their knockdown PR punch. In the other…More »
14. Trilussa Pizza and Pane
* Nice new casual Italian offering *
Located in the old Reentry Espresso location, this new spot is a welcome addition to the area.
Their owner and chef is from Rome, and makes the long "tell me how much you want me to slice off" type of pizza. They…More »
15. Yaletown Gelato
Vancouver, BC V6B 2Y5
(604) 689-8531
Category:
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
Excellent housemade gelato. They have a wide variety of flavours, very friendly service to let you sample and find the one that's "just right." (Yeah, go ahead and play Goldilock's to try them all!) They also offer a small selection of Italian…More »
16. Mis Trucos
Vancouver, BC V6E
(604) 566-3960
Categories:
Mediterranean,
Tapas/Small Plates
Neighbourhood: West End
* Solid reasonably priced tapas bar *
I love small neighbourhood places like this. The kind that you can easily miss if you don't climb the stairs that look like a private staircase, and walk through the door that hides this little restaurant from…More »
17. Campagnolo Roma
Vancouver, BC V5L 1V2
(604) 569-0456
Category:
Italian
Neighbourhood: Grandview-Woodlands
* Spot on *
This new spot has a very casual comfortable vibe. They did a nice job renovating the small space and gave lots of little wood touches to add warmth.
The food was very good.
We started off by sharing a "Glorious Greens" salad. The…More »
18. Italia Bakery
Vancouver, BC V5K 5C5
(604) 251-6800
Category:
Bakeries
Neighbourhood: Hastings-Sunrise
* Photo update *
I finally got around to taking pictures on my latest visit for espresso and sfogliatelle.
The espresso was just as good as usual, with a nice crema and smooth finish. Photo: http://www.yelp.ca/biz...
The sfogliatelle had a bit too…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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11/5/2008 First to Review
Italia offers an excellent selection of Italian pastries, cakes, and a small imported grocery… Read more »
19. Acacia Fillo Bar
Vancouver, BC V6G 2M7
(604) 633-3884
Categories:
Ethnic Food,
Breakfast & Brunch
Neighbourhood: West End
* Lovely little Bulgarian cafe with freshly baked banitsa, burek, and fillos *
This little "fillo bar" run by a couple originally from Bulgaria is something I used to always pass by and just never wandered in. I'm an idiot! I should have explored it…More »
20. Chocolaterie de la Nouvelle France
Vancouver, BC V5V 1P8
(604) 566-1065
Category:
Chocolatiers and Shops
Neighbourhood: Riley Park
* We have a winner! *
Ok, tried the black current truffle now. It is made with the same 66% Mexican bittersweet chocolate. Just as good as the orange blossom truffle. It would be hard to pick which one I prefer.
But thankfully I don't have to,…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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9/17/2009 First to Review
* Geneviève must mean chocolate goddess in French *
This little shop is Vancouver's answer to… Read more »
21. Romania Country Bread
* The benefits of specializing! *
You can't miss this place that has large wooden lettering outside. Inside he has built a bakery that really feels almost like an artisan bakery exhibit at a historic theme park.
The owner built a massive wood fired…More »
22. Slingers Mobile Food
* Veal Parmigiana truck *
I ordered the veal parmigiana sandwich and I really liked it.
Service was very friendly, and efficient.
After taking my order they fresh fried the veal cutlet for the sandwich. It was lightly breaded and fried perfectly.…More »
23. Piato Estiatorio - CLOSED
Ok, I think that perhaps they have gotten their act together since some of the earlier reviews. Ate there today, and really really liked it.
The sleek modern space is a welcome change from the majority of other Greek places around town that could…More »
24. Nu
* Transitions *
It has been a while since I've been to Nu. Those old cruise ship style chairs which cramped my back put me off the place. But since its transition to focus on Greek influenced food and the re-do of the interior (including new chairs…More »
25. La Brasserie
* Now serving lunch! *
Somehow I missed the memo that they are serving lunch here now. I spotted it by accident today and popped in to see how it is.
I had the shortrib sandwich. The meat was wonderfully tender, well seasoned (without being overly…More »
26. Cafe Regalade
* Transformation *
The recently opened Steeve Raye Pastry (http://www.yelp.ca/biz...) has rebranded as Cafe Regalade and changed their format to more of a bistro menu.
I haven't sampled the savoury food, but stopped in for a quick dessert after a…More »
27. Serano Greek Pastry
Vancouver, BC V6K 2H2
(604) 739-3181
* Who said you can't eat lunch out of a bakery?!?!?!! *
Perfect lunch option #1:
1) Spanikopita fresh out of the oven with the wonderful mixture of spinach and cheese in the delicious crunchy flaky phyllo.
2) Galaktoboureko with its delicious custard,…More »
28. Brick Oven Pizzeria
* Real wood-fired brick oven pizza *
For some reason there are very few spots around town that keep a real wood-fired brick oven going for their pizzas. Perhaps fire codes?
This unexpected spot on a small commercial strip in a fairly residential…More »
29. La Bretagne the Original Creperie
So far these are the best crepes I have found in Vancouver. That isn't a very hard measuring stick though! There are some little touches here that give a nice feel including the old French music, the wait staff that regularly tries to teach you…More »
30. East Village Bakery
Vancouver, BC V5L 1V1
(604) 568-5600
Category:
Bakeries
Neighbourhood: Grandview-Woodlands
* Callebaut chocolate stuffed brioche *
Buttery brioche filled with a chunk of dark Callebaut chocolate.
Friendly service.
I'm too busy savouring the flavour to say anything else!
31. Bun King Bakery
North Vancouver, BC V7L 2N3
(604) 987-5881
Category:
Bakeries
Neighbourhood: Central Lonsdale
* Very reasonably priced good quality bakery *
Stumbled onto this Korean owned bakery today. The offerings are classic European breads, buns, rolls, and a few North American style cookies, brownies, etc.
The highlight was the Italian roll. I know…More »
32. Simply French
Vancouver, BC V6R
(604) 568-6180
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Delis
Neighbourhood: Point Grey
* Eclectic cafe *
This cafe has an eclectic feel, even from the outside where the sign stating its name has letters which are not lined up (http://www.yelp.ca/biz...)
There is a cozy feel to a rather high ceiling room created by the mish mash of…More »
33. Universal Bakery
Vancouver, BC V5R 2G7
(604) 438-1920
Category:
Bakeries
Neighbourhood: Renfrew-Collingwood
* Nice Portuguese Bakery *
I'm not sure why I never noticed this spot before, as it seems to have been around for a long time. Apparently it used to be owned by a Portuguese family, who sold it to an Asian family that used to work there. But it has…More »
34. Bosa Foods
Vancouver, BC V5L 4E2
(604) 253-5578
* Call me traditional *
This is the original Bosa Foods, which now seems like the little brother of the big one located on Kootenay (http://www.yelp.ca/biz...). But I like this one a LOT more.
Call me crazy, but the selection is roughly the same - in…More »
35. Cafe de l'Orangerie
Vancouver, BC V6P 5A1
(604) 266-0066
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Doughnuts,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhood: Marpole
* Japanese style Western cafe which continues to impress *
While struggling to connect with people in Japan and failing due to international lines being down, I was drawn to get a Japanese lunch.
The friendly couple who runs this place continue to…More »
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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11/23/2010
* Japanese style Western cafe *
This is a rather unusual location for Yoshoku style offerings, so it… Read more »
36. The Diner
Vancouver, BC V6R 2J1
(604) 224-1912
* Eclectic *
I have no way to describe this little hole in the wall other than eclectic.
The decorations remind me of a British inspired version of a place like Chotchkie's. (Bonus points if you understand the reference) Photo from another…More »
37. A la Turca Market & Delicatessen
Burnaby, BC V5J 1C6
(604) 569-3401
Categories:
Ethnic Food,
Cheese Shops,
Meat Shops
Neighbourhood: Metrotown
* Turkish market *
This little convenience store sized market specializes in Turkish products. There is a nice variety of both packaged goods and deli type items with a large selection of cheeses and sausages.
They have a sandwich special at the back…More »
38. Eataly
Vancouver, BC V6B 5P2
(604) 568-5999
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Italian,
Sandwiches
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
* Little Italian style sandwich cafe *
In the tiny little place that used to be the Mexican chocolate cafe, we now have a new spot with a bit more Italian flair. I think I recognized one of the guys behind the counter from before, and they still have…More »
39. Cibo Trattoria
Vancouver, BC V6B 3L9
(604) 602-9570
Category:
Italian
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Granville Entertainment District
This is a very welcome addition to the Vancouver restaurant scene. The room offers a casual and comfortable feel with high ceilings and a marble floating fireplace to warm you up on a cold rainy night. The service is extremely friendly and seems to…More »
40. Fuel Restaurant - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V6J 1M5
(604) 288-7905
Categories:
Seafood,
Steakhouses,
Canadian (New)
Neighbourhood: Kitsilano
* Sign of the times? *
The times I've eaten at Fuel I've always enjoyed the food.
Perhaps my favourite dish I've had there was the wild venison, which was served perfectly cooked. It came with spatzle (a favourite of mine), braised red cabbage, and…More »
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