Victoria
A local legend that's often packed elbow-to-elbow on busy evenings, this New York–style Italian restaurant serves great pasta dishes, often with a West…
Must-see restaurants in British Columbia
British Columbia
A cool, wood-floored hangout that's ideal for eavesdropping on local gossip – or just perusing the ever-changing art lining the walls. Either way, drop by…
Vancouver
Yaletown's best restaurant lunch deal – it's $10 for a main (including curries and stir-fries) with rice and a spring roll at this friendly Thai joint…
Victoria
Despite being conceived by an expat Scotsman in New Westminster in 1894, BC’s quintessential tea merchant has become a Victoria staple with the company…
British Columbia
Any Canadian who was near a TV set in the 1970s and '80s will recognize this sunset-yellow harborside abode as the primary filming location for the long…
Vancouver Island
An inviting, multi-floor locals' hangout (aim for the top-floor patio in summer), this dark-wood boozer offers a huge menu of elevated pub grub, from taco…
Fairview & South Granville
Superfriendly family-run cafe loved by those working at nearby Vancouver General Hospital. You can grab a coffee on the run here or – better still –…
Vancouver
Locals craving Indian and Middle Eastern comfort food plus a side dish of live music and international dance love this immersive, aromatic haven. Avoid…
British Columbia
The town's quintessential community coffee hangout has, no doubt, served as base camp for many energetic Sunshine Coast excursions judging by the…
Victoria
Olo is Victoria's quintessential farm-to-table restaurant and it ploughs a deep furrow. The 'locally grown' mantra is taken seriously here with small…
Fairview & South Granville
New owners have not dulled the expertise and allure of this French-approach bakeshop, serving arguably the best croissants and pain au chocolat in the…
Gastown & Chinatown
Look for the specials board on Water St then head up the steps to this tiny, fancy-free Gastown gem. The menu is dominated by old-school soup-and-sandwich…
Vancouver
A plant-diet-loving cafe with a menu of 10 or so top-notch, fresh-tossed salads made with seasonal, regional ingredients. This is a great place to salve…
Gastown & Chinatown
A bright cafe overlooking Strathcona's painted heritage houses (snag an outdoor row seat on sunny days), the elevated comfort food here ranges from…
Tofino
In outdoor-orientated Tofino, it’s easy to justify a doughnut for breakfast, and the best place in Tofino to procure one is at Rhino. Toss a coin to…
Vancouver
One of the best places in Vancouver for dim sum, this large, chatty Hong Kong–style joint has deservedly been a local favorite for years. Order an array…
Vancouver
This giant, brick-lined cave is a juggernaut of Vancouver's dining scene, serving an ever-changing all-day menu of sophisticated Belgian-esque dishes from…
Vancouver
A tiny bakery specializing in Japanese cheesecakes and pastries. Arrive early or expect to be greeted by the 'sold out' sign on the door. It's worth…
North Shore
The fanciest eatery inside Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, a no-reservations policy encourages off-peak dining at this woodsy bistro (unless you like…
Gastown & Chinatown
When you're done with dumplings in Chinatown, hunt down this tiny, homestyle hole-in-the-wall, serving rustic pasta and focaccia sandwich specials (check…
Vancouver Island
This old-fashioned Oregon Trail–style wagon now serving as a food truck is set in the grounds of the historic Percy farmstead a 10-minute walk along the…
Vancouver
A cooling blue interior and shabby-chic communal table lure locals to this small branch of Vancouver's famously friendly Mexican mini-chain. Order at the…
Vancouver
Hidden in the back of an otherwise humdrum mini-mall, this delicious bakery cafe takes a butter-forward French approach, which means perfect croissants…
Fairview & South Granville
The latest finger-licking edition of this wildly popular Mexican minichain combines communal tables, a large patio and an inviting bar area with a full…
Vancouver
Vancouver's best made-to-order hot sandwich mini-chain has finally arrived on Robson, complete with high ceilings, an L-shaped counter and all your…
Vancouver
It's easy to miss this tiny storefront, unless you spot one of the colourful kamayan feasts heaped on the tables inside. But while you need at least six…
Vancouver Island
Anglophilia is alive and well in this diminutive timber-framed restaurant where fish-and-chips and mushy peas are served against a backdrop of model ships…
Victoria
One of Victoria's best-kept dining secrets, the Parliament Buildings have their own subsidized, old-school restaurant where both MLAs and the public can…
Vancouver
The Mount Pleasant branch of this wildly popular Whistler-started bakery is a walk-in treasure chest of irresistible treats. Try not to drool while…
Vancouver
This delightful gem is the Drive's most romantic European-style bistro. Hunker in a corner with your date and select from a menu of the perfectly prepared…
Vancouver
Downtown's best cheap and cheerful burger option, this popular Japanese-fusion food truck offers a great-value $2.99 staple. Made with hand-formed patties…
Whistler
This small, authentic crêperie – hence the French accents percolating among the staff – offers a bewildering array of sweet and savory buckwheat crepes…
Gastown & Chinatown
Specializing in delicious plant-based pizzas that easily hook carnivores as well, choose from a dozen-or-so topping varieties (Freaky Greeky, made with…
British Columbia
Sharing the old Mountain View School building of 1914 with Jones Distilling, the Old School Eatery is becoming a favorite in Revelstoke, particularly for…
Vancouver
Arguably Vancouver's most original independent ice-cream store, the ever-intriguing concoctions here are all made on-site by its friendly brother-and…
Gastown & Chinatown
An almost-anonymous backstreet cubby hole with lots of plants, an irregular-shaped communal table and a menu of hearty, healthy and freshly prepared vegan…
Vancouver Island
Definitely old-school Ukee, this family-friendly, pub-style restaurant covers a lot of bases: heaping plates of pasta, wraps and burgers (go for the elk),…
Vancouver
A highly welcoming neighborhood hangout lined with mismatched wooden seating and soundtracked with warm jazz recordings. Drop by for coffee, house-baked…
Victoria
This friendly, diner-style hangout is lined with memorabilia (complete with obligatory jukebox), while its enormous menu is a cut above standard diner…
Whistler
Slightly more refined than some of the places that speckle the base of Blackcomb Mountain, new-kid-on-the-block Fifi’s is a mix of walk-up coffee bar and…
