Vancouver
Downstairs at the AMS Student Nest union building, this eye-poppingly colorful counter looks like a food truck that's been permanently parked in the wall…
Must-see restaurants in Canada
Lower Mainland
An authentic, fancy-free mom-and-pop operation serving top-notch nigiri (raw fish or seafood on a rice ball) and sashimi to in-the-know locals, this place…
Old Montréal
The sandwiches here have office workers scurrying to these cramped basement quarters from all over Old Montréal on their lunch breaks. The varieties are…
North Shore
A popular heritage building corner cafe with little square tables and a woodsy, sun-dappled patio, Lift lures locals for coffee and bakery treats…
Québec City
This splendid, high-ceilinged cafe serves classy bistro fare that proudly shows off local Québécois products. What sets it apart are the delicious – and…
Vancouver Island
A funky and highly colorful Mexican eatery near the waterfront, this fairy-lighted little spot makes everything from scratch and focuses on local…
Tofino
Encased in an attractive dark-red wooden house with an octagonal bay window, this understated bakery is lined with local art and has a little community…
Baie St Paul
On the 2nd floor of Le Germain Hotel, this impeccably modern restaurant professes a deep love of local produce, game and fish, reflected in a menu that…
Montréal
Chef Fisun Ercan takes her home-style but inventive Turkish cuisine beyond your expectations of kabobs and coffee. She prepares feather-light fried…
Vancouver
Serves authentic northern Vietnamese home-style dishes that look and taste like there's a lovely old lady making them out back. Dine off-peak to avoid…
Old Town, Corktown & Distillery District
This poky German takeout specializes in golden-delicious breaded-schnitzel sandwiches that make great picnic fodder. These mammoth creations are excellent…
Toronto
A monster slice is sometimes all you want. And King Slice produces just that: thin, crispy pies with gooey cheese and loads of toppings, in slices so big…
Montréal
The gold floral stylings and large marble tables of LOV might read boutique hotel, but the surprise is that this stylish vegetarian restaurant is well…
Gastown & Chinatown
Behind its striking red-panel facade, one of Vancouver's best fried-chicken joints serves up a wood-lined, diner-comfy room (plus chatty patio) and a wide…
Toronto
An institution among students of neighboring Ryerson University, the colorful and somewhat misleadingly named Salad King dispenses large bowls of standard…
Lower Mainland
Tucked into a verdant corner of Deer Lake Park, this handsome Tudor-style building houses one of Burnaby's favorite special-occasion, white-tablecloth…
Winnipeg
This great corner cafe is run by Winnipeg's major daily newspaper, the Free Press. Besides great breakfasts (housemade granola) and lunches that include a…
Kensington Market & Chinatown
Ramen noodles are practically a religion in Japan, and they're becoming increasingly popular in Toronto. The cool brains behind this clever outfit leaped…
Montréal
This warm and inviting restaurant serves some of Montréal’s best Portuguese fare. The cataplana (a bouillabaisse-style seafood stew) is magnificent;…
Churchill
Combining innovative dishes with the town's most popular watering hole, Tundra Inn Lounge is on to a winner. The wild rice/bean/vegetable Borealis Burger…
Vancouver
Kitsilano's best Thai restaurant is a contemporary reinvention of the concept, with subtle, complex influences flavoring the menu in a warm, wood-floored…
Old Town, Corktown & Distillery District
Enjoy gourmet fare created and served by culinary students at George Brown College. The dining room is upscale and modern, with an open kitchen (see the…
Charlottetown
Arriba! This on-trend Mexican joint is one of the funnest places to eat in town, with its zingy Mexicano decor, outside deck and pitchers of pink lemonade…
Vancouver
Expect warm service (plus nachos and salsa) when you snag a table at this laid-back, family-run favorite (sunny-day patio seats recommended). Allow plenty…
Canmore
When summer rolls around, it's hard to resist PD3's shiny silver double-decker bus parked in a grassy lot and pumping cool tunes. Sit at picnic tables out…
Îles de la Madeleine
There's a chilled, beach-hut vibe to this attractive bistro, on the western side of the island near the fishers statue in L'Etang-du-Nord. The menu is…
Toronto
Traditional Anishnawbe (Nish) dishes are served at this tiny eatery – more a quick-service counter than a cafe – with two long communal tables. The menu…
45th Parallel Restaurant & Motel
New Brunswick
Slide into a wooden booth or park yourself at a gingham-checked table and fill up on good home cooking. Family-run for more than 50 years, this diner…
Musée du Chocolat de la Confiserie Bromont
Eastern Townships
Handmade chocolates with creative flavours such as balsamic vinegar or ginger honey are presented like jewels. Set-menu lunches in the roomy bistro…
Toronto
At its best in the warmer months, when two levels of shaded patio spring to life with a gay and straight crowd, this chilled puppy is delightfully less…
Montréal
This sweet little place serves traditional bistro fare to a garrulous local crowd. The blackboard menu changes frequently but features simple, flavorful…
Québec City
The delightful 'Fox and Owl' cafe-bistro nods to the Middle East with lots of meze ($8 to $12) like baba ghanoush, hummus and tabbouleh, but it also has a…
Fairview & South Granville
A branch of Vancouver's favorite healthy fast-food minichain, with a tasty selection of house-made soups, stews and sandwiches, alongside a highly…
St John's
For a moment, disregard the name of this spot and note the crowds, which absolutely pack this downtown eatery, especially on weekend mornings. Now back to…
Mt Fairview Dining Room & Caribou Lounge
Lake Louise
The Deer Lodge hotel's dining room and its adjacent 1930s log lounge, 500m down the road from Lake Louise, make one of the area's more relaxed spots for…
Halifax
Everything feels as though it's doing you good at this fantastic veggie-vegan restaurant, which became so popular it now has a second location (at 3061…
Vancouver
A friendly bakery cafe that serves light brunch and lunch dishes (including popular breakfast sandwiches) plus an eclectic array of house-made goodies…
Toronto
Meaning 'slowly, slowly' in Italian, Piano Piano is all about slowing down to enjoy a meal and connect with friends and family. The menu itself is…
Prince Edward Island
This waterside pub has the best dinner views in Georgetown, looking clear across the harbor. The menu is divided into 'lower deck' (casual dishes like…
Vancouver
An austere, white-walled interior belies the warm service and spicy menu at this mod Thai restaurant. Share a few plates between you (don't miss the deep…
