EAST VAN Guidebook
Food scene
Steps from our home, located this French Bistro. A place to dine, to snack, to sip on delicious wine, set inside the nostalgia of an old-timey General Store.
Collective Goods Bistro & Grocer
3532 Commercial StreetSteps from our home, located this French Bistro. A place to dine, to snack, to sip on delicious wine, set inside the nostalgia of an old-timey General Store.
Fine dining. Locally sourced New American eats, plus craft cocktails & beers, served in a rustic-chic locale.
37 paikallista suosittelee
The Mackenzie Room
415 Powell StFine dining. Locally sourced New American eats, plus craft cocktails & beers, served in a rustic-chic locale.
Italian/Japanese Fusion
Fine Dining. Our Favorite Restaurant in Chinatown
63 paikallista suosittelee
Kissa Tanto
263 E Pender StItalian/Japanese Fusion
Fine Dining. Our Favorite Restaurant in Chinatown
An amazing Italian restaurant with freshly-made pasta in house.
172 paikallista suosittelee
Ask For Luigi Restaurant
305 Alexander StAn amazing Italian restaurant with freshly-made pasta in house.
Italian. Housemade charcuterie & wood-fired Italian fare served in an industrial-chic restaurant/bar.
180 paikallista suosittelee
Osteria Savio Volpe
615 KingswayItalian. Housemade charcuterie & wood-fired Italian fare served in an industrial-chic restaurant/bar.
Informal restaurant with offbeat decor preparing Italian pastas alongside American Southern fare.
22 paikallista suosittelee
Say Mercy
4298 Fraser StInformal restaurant with offbeat decor preparing Italian pastas alongside American Southern fare.
Creative Neapolitan pizzas & antipasti are presented with beer & wine in a cozy storefront space.
43 paikallista suosittelee
Pizza Carano
4241 Fraser StCreative Neapolitan pizzas & antipasti are presented with beer & wine in a cozy storefront space.
Asian Fusion
Stylish dining room for modern Chinese sharing plates & inventive cocktails.
250 paikallista suosittelee
Bao Bei
163 Keefer StAsian Fusion
Stylish dining room for modern Chinese sharing plates & inventive cocktails.
Great Vietnamese Food.
Simple, long-time eatery with Vietnamese staples such as pho, with vegetarian & gluten-free options.
132 paikallista suosittelee
Anh And Chi
3388 Main StGreat Vietnamese Food.
Simple, long-time eatery with Vietnamese staples such as pho, with vegetarian & gluten-free options.
Fashionable bar & grill serving Vietnamese staples like pho, BBQ & noodles, plus creative cocktails.
6 paikallista suosittelee
Bonjour Vietnam Bistro
3944 Fraser StFashionable bar & grill serving Vietnamese staples like pho, BBQ & noodles, plus creative cocktails.
Modern Thai dishes & local craft beer served in a bright, modern space with a counter & tables.
41 paikallista suosittelee
Kin Kao Thai Kitchen
903 Commercial DrModern Thai dishes & local craft beer served in a bright, modern space with a counter & tables.
Relaxed Indian place with eclectic decor offering chicken korma & other standards, plus takeout.
23 paikallista suosittelee
Sula Indian Restaurant
1128 Commercial DrRelaxed Indian place with eclectic decor offering chicken korma & other standards, plus takeout.
You can never go wrong with their Fried Chicken.
Simple counter-serve hub for fried chicken at escalating spice levels, creative sandwiches & sides.
23 paikallista suosittelee
Downlow Chicken Shack
905 Commercial DrYou can never go wrong with their Fried Chicken.
Simple counter-serve hub for fried chicken at escalating spice levels, creative sandwiches & sides.
Lively spot best known for sushi, also offering Japanese appetizers, udon & cooked fish dishes.
95 paikallista suosittelee
Kishimoto Japanese Restaurant
2054 Commercial DrLively spot best known for sushi, also offering Japanese appetizers, udon & cooked fish dishes.
Fine Dining Japanese omakase style. Reservations are required at this cozy sushi bar offering two seatings for inventive omakase.
10 paikallista suosittelee
Masayoshi
4376 Fraser StFine Dining Japanese omakase style. Reservations are required at this cozy sushi bar offering two seatings for inventive omakase.
Lebanese & Mediterranean cuisine & innovative cocktails in a stylishly rustic, subway-tiled space.
57 paikallista suosittelee
Jamjar Canteen
2290 Commercial DrLebanese & Mediterranean cuisine & innovative cocktails in a stylishly rustic, subway-tiled space.
Sal y Limón
701 KingswayStreet food style Mexican
Our Favorite Mexican Restaurant. Stylish, buzzy spot for elevated Mexican fare including breakfast, with mezcal, tequila & cocktails..
155 paikallista suosittelee
La Mezcaleria
1622 Commercial DrOur Favorite Mexican Restaurant. Stylish, buzzy spot for elevated Mexican fare including breakfast, with mezcal, tequila & cocktails..
Tacos, burritos & other Mexican plates, plus margaritas are the draw at this vibrant, modern eatery. Try the Fish Tacos
21 paikallista suosittelee
Tacofino Ocho
8 E 5th AveTacos, burritos & other Mexican plates, plus margaritas are the draw at this vibrant, modern eatery. Try the Fish Tacos
Fine Dining Vegetarian Restaurant. Stylish eatery offering ambitious vegetarian/vegan fare & a bar that's open late.
184 paikallista suosittelee
The Acorn Restaurant
3995 Main StFine Dining Vegetarian Restaurant. Stylish eatery offering ambitious vegetarian/vegan fare & a bar that's open late.
Upbeat vegetarian eatery with a vegan menu featuring chickpea mains & a choice of salad, pita or platter- Falafel, plate. kofta plate and pickled cucumber side.
51 paikallista suosittelee
Chickpea Restaurant
4298 Main StUpbeat vegetarian eatery with a vegan menu featuring chickpea mains & a choice of salad, pita or platter- Falafel, plate. kofta plate and pickled cucumber side.
Named Canada’s best restaurant in 2022. Book a table well in advance.
25 paikallista suosittelee
Published
3593 Main StNamed Canada’s best restaurant in 2022. Book a table well in advance.
French-Canadian restaurant
Rated amongst the best restaurants in Canada.
31 paikallista suosittelee
St Lawrence Restaurant
269 Powell StreetFrench-Canadian restaurant
Rated amongst the best restaurants in Canada.
Industrial-chic setting for Pacific Northwest fare with a French touch, plus craft cocktails.
158 paikallista suosittelee
L'Abattoir
217 Carrall StIndustrial-chic setting for Pacific Northwest fare with a French touch, plus craft cocktails.
Spanish tapas restaurant serving small plates washed down with regional wine, gin & sherry.
16 paikallista suosittelee
Como Taperia
201 E 7th AveSpanish tapas restaurant serving small plates washed down with regional wine, gin & sherry.
Harbour Oyster + Bar
1408 Commercial DrOyster Express
296 Keefer StCoffee shop and bakery
You can walk to this great bakery for your morning coffee and a small bite.
19 paikallista suosittelee
FLOURIST
3433 Commercial StYou can walk to this great bakery for your morning coffee and a small bite.
Rated the best coffee in Vancouver. Wide range of unique beans from all around the world.
Prototype Coffee
883 East Hastings StreetRated the best coffee in Vancouver. Wide range of unique beans from all around the world.
One of our favorite coffee shops. Go for a serious coffee experience
189 paikallista suosittelee
Revolver
325 Cambie StOne of our favorite coffee shops. Go for a serious coffee experience
The Garden Strathcona
868 East Hastings StreetAmazing interior ambiance
Cozy, urban shop with a train theme providing house-roasted, artisanal coffee, pastries & latte art.
33 paikallista suosittelee
Timbertrain Coffee Roasters
311 W Cordova StCozy, urban shop with a train theme providing house-roasted, artisanal coffee, pastries & latte art.
Timbertrain Coffee Depot
551 McLean DrCozy hangout with a patio serving house-roasted coffee, espresso & freshly baked pastries.
122 paikallista suosittelee
49th Parallel Café & Lucky's Doughnuts - MAIN
2902 Main StCozy hangout with a patio serving house-roasted coffee, espresso & freshly baked pastries.
Try their unique baguette sandwiches including “prosciutto , brie & pear” or “gypsy salami” sandwich.
59 paikallista suosittelee
Finch's Market
501 E Georgia StTry their unique baguette sandwiches including “prosciutto , brie & pear” or “gypsy salami” sandwich.
Only open on Thursday, Friday and Saturdays! from 10am-3pm.
But their baked goods are perfect. Don’t miss the Friday special; Italian twist.
15 paikallista suosittelee
Seasons Bakery
2879 Commercial DrOnly open on Thursday, Friday and Saturdays! from 10am-3pm.
But their baked goods are perfect. Don’t miss the Friday special; Italian twist.
LIVIA is a locally owned Italian bakery, restaurant and wine bar on Commercial Drive in Vancouver. They specialize in sourdough breads and pastries.
24 paikallista suosittelee
LIVIA Forno e Vino
1399 Commercial DrLIVIA is a locally owned Italian bakery, restaurant and wine bar on Commercial Drive in Vancouver. They specialize in sourdough breads and pastries.
Good Coffee, great Crepes. Enjoy the neighborhood in a beautiful sunny day
116 paikallista suosittelee
Le Marché St. George
4393 St George StGood Coffee, great Crepes. Enjoy the neighborhood in a beautiful sunny day
Nelson the Seagull
315 Carrall StTheir sourdough breads are heavenly.
BRUNCH
Always a long wait list. But there is a reason for it.. try Fricassee or Paella. Open 9am-3pm
256 paikallista suosittelee
Cafe Medina
780 Richards StAlways a long wait list. But there is a reason for it.. try Fricassee or Paella. Open 9am-3pm
You have to stay in line for a long time to get in, but it’s worth it!
117 paikallista suosittelee
Jam Cafe
556 Beatty StYou have to stay in line for a long time to get in, but it’s worth it!
Chic exposed-brick space serving creative Belgian cuisine & sustainable seafood, plus beer & wine.
371 paikallista suosittelee
Chambar Restaurant
568 Beatty StreetChic exposed-brick space serving creative Belgian cuisine & sustainable seafood, plus beer & wine.
Twisted Fork Bistro
213 Carrall StreetDaytime breakfast venue with an elevated menu that includes free-range eggs & double-smoked bacon.
109 paikallista suosittelee
Yolks
1598 E Hastings StDaytime breakfast venue with an elevated menu that includes free-range eggs & double-smoked bacon.
Brewery
33 Acres Brewing Company
15 W 8th AveOur Favorite Brewery
Bomber Brewing
1488 Adanac StOff the Rail Brewing
1351 Adanac StStrange Fellows Brewing Company
1345 Clark DrSuperflux Beer Company
505 Clark DrStrathcona Brewing Company
895 E Hastings StBrassneck Brewery
2148 Main StR&B Ale & Pizza House
1-54 E 4th AveTry the “Vancouver Special” Pale Ale
Storm Brewing LTD.
310 Commercial DriveAlibi Room
157 Alexander StGrocery Shopping
Famous Foods
1595 KingswayOperating Since 1929.
Persia Foods Produce Markets
1730 Commercial DrFresh Produce
Santa Barbara Market
1322 1322 Commercial DrBest Deli in the City
Bosa Foods
562 Victoria DrItalian grocery
T&T Supermarket
179 Keefer PlAsian supermarket
Super Valu
1645 E 1st Ave24/7 supermarket
BAR & Pubs
The Keefer Bar
135 Keefer St
Bar Corso
1566 Commercial Drive
La Fabrique St-George Winery
7 East 7th AvenueOdd Society Spirits
1725 Powell StSix Acres
203 Carrall StIce Cream
Earnest Ice Cream
3992 Fraser StEarnest Ice Cream | Quebec St.
Locals line up for artisanal, small-batch gelato, baked goods & espresso in a cheerful interior.
18 paikallista suosittelee
Dolce Amore
1588 Commercial DrLocals line up for artisanal, small-batch gelato, baked goods & espresso in a cheerful interior.
Bubble tea shop specializing in drinks made with real fruit and premium ice cream, plus some snacks and desserts.
7 paikallista suosittelee
Milk & Sugar Cafe
3365 KingswayBubble tea shop specializing in drinks made with real fruit and premium ice cream, plus some snacks and desserts.
Legendary gelateria scoops dozens of varieties, ranging from classics to modern creations.
66 paikallista suosittelee
La Casa Gelato
1033 Venables StLegendary gelateria scoops dozens of varieties, ranging from classics to modern creations.