Calgary
There's often a line out the door but nobody seems to mind waiting – that's how good these thin-crust pizzas are. There's plenty of good house wine, too.
Must-see restaurants in Canada
British Columbia
Part of the Arts Station community gallery, this is the place for breakfast. The menu features lots of seasonal and organic vegetarian specials.
Eastern Ontario
This easygoing saloon offers a long list of craft beers and a global roster of eats, from bruschetta and quesadilla to Thai curry and Moroccan pita.
Regina
Regina's taste of summer is flavored by fun. Six types of soft-serve ice cream are the basis for shakes, sundaes, cones and myriad treats.
Vancouver
One of the originators of the Drive's rich international-dining scene. A recent takeover has smoothed the gritty edges of this Cuban-themed restaurant…
Gastown & Chinatown
A friendly, white-walled Chinatown cafe that's a great place to introduce yourself to the Hawaii-West Coast poke-mania currently sweeping Vancouver…
Vancouver
The Vancouver satellite of Whistler's popular (and often jam-packed) Australian-themed pie shop, this comfort-food haven specializes in single-portion…
Vancouver
For a coveted seat at one of the dinged old tables, arrive off-peak at this sunny, super-friendly corner cafe, which combines creaky wooden floors and a…
Vancouver
Vancouver's best hangout for bike nuts, the walls of this bright, high-ceilinged cafe bristle with nostalgic cycling memorabilia, from sleek racing shirts…
Gastown & Chinatown
Named for the fact that its pizzas are entirely 'plant-based,' this inviting little vegan pizzeria, with its communal tables, exposed brick and mood…
Fairview & South Granville
Hidekazu Tojo's legendary skill with the sushi knife launched Vancouver's Japanese dining scene; his sleek restaurant is still a pilgrimage spot. Among…
Vancouver
Revitalizing an old mom-and-pop corner store into a funky little community cafe, this warmly welcoming checker-floored charmer serves coffee, light…
Gastown & Chinatown
Gastown's hippest cafe, the mosaic-floored Seagull is also amazingly welcoming. Locals drop in to admire each other's MacBooks, lingering over flat-white…
Vancouver
A beloved Granville Island mainstay and must-visit for fans of great bread. Alongside its sandwich bar (French ham and Havarti recommended) plus racks of…
Montréal
Reuben Schwartz, a Romanian Jew, opened this Montréal icon in 1928, and it’s been going strong ever since. Schwartz’s meat goes through a 14-day regime of…
North Shore
With the feel of a cozy rustic cabin – complete with a large stone fireplace – Burgoo's menu of elevated international comfort dishes warms up even the…
Vancouver
Contrary to what the white-walled aesthetic might suggest, this is a warm casual cafe, especially in the evenings when it becomes a neighborhood hangout…
Vancouver
A contemporary hole-in-the-wall favored by local office workers (avoid the lunchtime peak, if you can), this friendly fusion joint specializes in hearty…
Gastown & Chinatown
Food-truck favorite Tacofino made an instant splash with this huge, handsome dining room (think stylish geometric-patterned floors, hive-like lampshades…
Gastown & Chinatown
Reinterpreting a Chinatown heritage building with hipsteresque flourishes, this Chinese brasserie is a seductive dinner destination. Bringing a…
Gastown & Chinatown
A small Parisian-look takeout cafe serving tempting soft-serve ice cream dipped in one of 11 chocolate-based gourmet sauces, ranging from peanut butter to…
Gastown & Chinatown
This sleek, white-tiled exemplification of Chinatown modernization has one of the the area's best summertime patios, a sun-dappled, vine-framed hot spot…
Gastown & Chinatown
A former old-school butcher shop that's been transformed into a popular hipster diner. Slide into a booth or hop on a swivel chair at the super-long…
Gastown & Chinatown
When Whistler's favorite bakery opened here, salivating Vancouverites began flocking in en masse. Expect to stand slack-jawed in front of the glass panels…
Gastown & Chinatown
Arrive early to sidestep the lunchtime line-ups at Vancouver's favorite sandwich mini-chain and you might snag a seat. If not, hang with the locals at the…
Vancouver
Specializing in perfectly prepared South Indian dosas – huge, satisfyingly crisp rice-and-lentil crépes crammed with fillings such as butter chicken or…
Vancouver
Part of a local bakery minichain that's been satisfying the city's treat cravings for four decades, this bright-painted East Vancouver storefront is where…
Lower Mainland
This weather-dependent floating fish shack nestled amid the fishing boats offers a three-way choice of salmon, cod and halibut to have with your chips…
Vancouver
A sunny oasis routinely animated with chatty, laptop-wielding locals, Spade is more than just another Drive coffeeshop. Alongside the breakfast bowls and…
Gastown & Chinatown
A bright, pastel-hued nook serving rich, utterly delicious dairy-free gelato. There are usually 10 or so housemade flavors to choose from here. The…
Vancouver
Brilliantly funky but fiendishly well hidden in an office-district back alley, this small satellite of BC's homegrown taco purveyor is worth hunting down…
Vancouver
A chrome-and-vinyl 1950s-look diner with a twist, Templeton serves plus-sized organic burgers, addictive fries, vegetarian quesadillas (plus vegan options…
Toronto
Art deco buffs will delight in the Senator's curved glass windows, fluted aluminum counter face and original booths. Meals are refreshingly simple and…
Montréal
Cheskie's is a landmark kosher bakery serving Montréal's Jewish community and beyond. Stop by and grab freshly baked challah bread or some traditional…
Québec City
Housed in the historic Jacquet House, which dates from 1675, this place is a well-worn tourist destination, specializing in robust country cooking and…
Fairview & South Granville
A homestyle Dutch-themed breakfast and lunch hangout lined with wall-mounted clogs and a huge collection of beer glasses (despite there being no liqour…
Fairview & South Granville
The no-reservations policy at this often clamorously busy breakfast and brunch spot can mean a long wait. But it's worth it to sate your eggy cravings for…
Québec City
One of Québec City's best-loved neighborhood eateries, Chez Victor specializes in burgers gourmets – juicy burgers, served with a hefty dash of creativity…
Gastown & Chinatown
Consider an off-peak weekday lunch if you don't want to wait too long for a table at this white-clapboard little charmer; reservations are not accepted…
Fairview & South Granville
You might have to queue under the gaze of a cone-crowned purple cow on the wall at this finger-licking ice-cream emporium. That will give you time to mull…
