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1. Yaletown Gelato
Vancouver, BC V6B 2Y5
(604) 689-8531
Category:
Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
Double scoop and a double take - gelatini..what? Like a boozy affagato? No way! Okay, so I didn't notice the option to splash a shot of liquor over my scoop until after I had paid - but this gives me the best reason to go back soon!
Seriously,…More »
2. Sweeney's of Yaletown - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V6B 2R9
(604) 689-4505
Category:
Sandwiches
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
A cute lil space, with a hand written sandwich board outlining the small (but growing) sandwich and salad selections. That along with a good selection (at pretty reasonably priced) of reds and whites made me feel welcome right away at Sweeney's. It…More »
3. Cito Espresso - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2V4
(604) 633-2486
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
Just as friendly as before - I think these guys really do mean it when they ask you how you're doing and smile while making your coffee. Or in my case today, grabbing me an Odwalla juice. Too many coffees makes me jittery :-)
I had said before, that…More »
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6/7/2009
Friendly! Wow! I felt welcome even when I thought I would feel outta place in this ultra modern cafe… Read more »
4. Noir Lash Lounge
Vancouver, BC V6B 2S2
(604) 915-5274
Category:
Eyelash Service
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
"Living in a material world
And I am a material girl
You know that we are living in a material world
And I am a material girl"
Okay, so maybe it's not quite like Madonna in the 80's but getting semi-permanent lashes, is definitely only cosmetically…More »
5. Ki-Isu Japanese Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2R6
(604) 899-0366
Category:
Japanese
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
I'm really beginning to think that I'm a sushi-snob! I settled in on a wimpy sushi combo for some sustenance. I was humming and hawing over the special rolls, but they lacked adequate descriptions on the menu and my adventurous meter was turned to…More »
6. r.tl
Vancouver, BC V6B
(604) 638-1550
Categories:
Canadian (New),
Seafood
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
A very quiet Saturday night inside r.tl. Could have been the Canucks playoff game, or the fact that the drinks were on the pricy. Luckily, it looked like they were made with love!
Where else would I be so brave as to order a caesar made with beef…More »
7. Blenz
How good does it get? I've been to my fair share of Blenz locations- and I think this one takes the first prize for best service and funnest atmosphere (without being too over crowded).
It's clean, the coffee tastes great and there's lots of comfy…More »
8. Yaletown Brewing Company
Vancouver, BC V6B 2T9
(604) 681-2739
Categories:
Nightlife,
Breweries,
Canadian (Traditional)
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
Kicked off a pub crawl here last Friday night. Feeling a little peckish at the beginning of the night - we ordered some wings. (Caution - they aren't on the menu yet) Mumbai Wings with Slumdog Millionaire dip to be exact.
I have always come here for…More »
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3/3/2009
With an interesting set up --separated into restaurant on the right and the bar on the left it packs… Read more »
9. JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
Vancouver, BC V6B 2G3
(604) 684-9253
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
Ahhh, nostalgia, it's sort of like Folgers in your cup. Or JJ Bean in my case. I was curious about what my first "Yelp" was. So I went digging... and 43 pages back I found it, JJ Bean. But jeesh, did I really only write two lines?
It's still true, I…More »
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2/7/2009
I have loved JJ Bean coffee since I was a struggling student years ago. Their Yaletown location is… Read more »
10. Keg Yaletown
Vancouver, BC V6B 5P9
(604) 633-2534
Category:
Steakhouses
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
So, maybe I won't ever be a huge "steak and potatoes" kind of gal, nor will I likely become a regular at the Keg, but I have to admit -this location is the swank!
The rooftop patio is romantic and dare I say it blows Joe Fortes patio out of the water…More »
11. Cactus Club Cafe
Vancouver, BC V6B 1R2
(604) 685-8070
Category:
Canadian (New)
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
"So," she said adjusting her bra in the mirror, "do you want the good news or the bad news? Well, the good news is that so and so and what's her name are getting along well." Full spin in the mirror. "The bad news is that everyone keeps spilling…More »
12. Era Design
Vancouver, BC V6B 2Y5
(604) 688-2714
Category:
Jewellery
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
Perhaps I can't afford shopping here (with the exception of very special occasions) but the magnetic poll towards sparkly vintage pieces had me at hello!
Custom jewelry, Canadian made diamonds plus a sparkling case full of Edwardian and Art Deco…More »
13. Trees Organic Coffee
On my first visit I was thrilled with the free wi-fi.
On my second visit I tried to order an Iced Americano. They looked at me like I was crazy (and perhaps I was, or just really warm!) They did accommodate with ice cubes brought from the back. But I…More »
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10/9/2009
A bite of pumpkin spiced cheesecake made me swoon.
Free wi-fi and a quiet corner table (free of a… Read more »
14. Choices Market
Vancouver, BC V6B 3G2
(604) 633-2392
Categories:
Health Food Store,
Grocery
Neighbourhood: Downtown
Of all of the Choices Markets in Vancouver I have to chose from, this one get's me every time. It could be the convenience. I can walk here, I can ride here, or when I drive, and in the miserable autumn rain, yes I do drive - I always seem to find…More »
15. BeautyMark
Vancouver, BC V6B 2S2
(604) 642-2294
Categories:
Cosmetics & Beauty Supply,
Skin Care,
Makeup Artists
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
Duct tape arrows pointing the way to the second floor? You know how to woo a girl. Oh yeah, and there's the prettiest palette of makeup of course at the new-ish location of BeautyMark.
I'm not sure if I understand the relationship between BeautyMark…More »
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12/9/2009
Think back, way back, back in the day when pixie cuts came in again, MAC was the newest thing on the… Read more »
16. Honjin Yaletown Sushi Restaurant
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2V4
(604) 688-8808
Categories:
Sushi Bars,
Japanese
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
The rating scales slid back and forth, back and forth, back and forth but in the end, I remain a fan.
5 stars- We arrive, are greeted with smiles and hellos, seated at the bar AND got a hot towel (love those)
2 stars- The menu is a bit difficult to…More »
17. Hapa Izakaya
Vancouver, BC V6B 5P6
(604) 681-4272
Category:
Japanese
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
My usual Yaletown laments of hoity toity snob-foolery were silenced at Hapa's newest location. Warm traditional welcomes were shouted from all corners as we were ushered (and helped) into our seats at the bar.
With smiles from our bartender, I ordered…More »
18. Charlie's Restaurant & Bar - CLOSED
Vancouver, BC V6B 6K3
(604) 568-6685
Category:
Canadian (New)
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
A much better vibe than previous Pinky's. Friendly and attentive staff, even while slammed - now that's impressive! 360 degrees of TV's over the bar makes this an ideal spot to catch a game (or Women's Moguls during the Olympics as was my case). The…More »
19. Sciue Italian Bakery Caffe
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2V4
(604) 689-7263
Category:
Bakeries
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
Based on the fact that the pizza smells so delish and that they have a panini called the Cinque Terre, I am upping them to 3. But really only 2.5.
Outside of the name (named after the amazing fishing villages that dot the west coast of Italy), the…More »
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3/3/2010
I don't trust Cafe Umbria. I try not to judge before I taste it, but it seems that every time I… Read more »
20. skoah
Vancouver, BC V6B 5T4
(604) 642-0200
And then, I had my first facial in a long time... yes, the Facialicious. I knew it was good when I woke up during the facial massage... hope I wasn't drooling. Not only does it come with all the stuff you expect, but you also get a full leg and foot,…More »
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3/16/2010
Clean, not clinical. Friendly staff who totally related, and even knew the products from another… Read more »
21. Goorin Bros.
Vancouver, BC V6B 2S2
(604) 683-1895
Categories:
Accessories,
Men's Clothing,
Women's Clothing
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
Perhaps if I told you that my prized possession was a Schiaparelli hat box from the early 1940's (in my imagination, it once held the famous Dali shoe hat), or that I have bags and drawers full of hats and scarves you would understand my love for…More »
22. Agro Café
Vancouver, BC V6B 6K3
(604) 605-1292
Category:
Coffee & Tea
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
It's all about the perfectly executed Americano. And this past weekend, I almost believed that the barista got my order wrong. What, is this? A latte? I pondered. And then I realized, it had been a looooooong time since I had been treated to a pour…More »
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4/1/2010
I don't know how many times I've been here - I've lost track. This is my meeting place, my no fail,… Read more »
23. Your Dollar Store With More
Vancouver, BC V6B
(604) 669-6031
Category:
Dollar Store
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
I have some interesting needs - sometimes it's eye patches, hooks and hats others it's rubber duckies, fuzzy dice and bouncy balls. And almost always I find at least some of what I'm looking for.
I understand that some of these silly things will be…More »
24. Society Dining Lounge
Vancouver, BC V6B 6K3
(604) 629-8800
Categories:
Diners,
Canadian (New)
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
Lunchtime, Dine Out Vancouver Menu, company of a good girlfriend and a seat on the patio. From the outside everything looked wonderful however, i can't help but humming Kate Perry's, Hot 'n Cold http://www.youtube.com... as I write my tale:
Hot -…More »
25. Starbucks Coffee Company
Vancouver, BC V6B 5P2
(604) 662-4030
Categories:
Coffee & Tea,
Cafes
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
Perhaps I'm FTR because there's two Bucks on Mainland, and like me (who accidentally "checked in" at the other), gets too confused to remember the difference between the two.
Admittedly, today was the second time I have got these two Starbucks mixed…More »
26. Liquor Stores-Government
Vancouver, BC V6Z 2X7
(604) 664-0118
Category:
Beer, Wine & Spirits
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
It might be small but it's mighty. Whoever is in charge of stocking this place is doing a good job for such a tight space. Boxes stacked high, shelves -- even higher. I'd suggest steering clear of a shopping cart in here, maneuvering is a bit of an…More »
27. The Flying Pig
Vancouver, BC V6B 2S2
(604) 568-1344
Category:
Canadian (New)
Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown
I'd really like to like it here more. The sides are yummy: mac and cheese and the brussel sprouts are stand outs. The wine list is solid, and the staff have great recommendations. They seem really knowledgable. They serve bread right away, with olive…More »
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