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
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
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
Vancouver
An elegant-but-casual resto-bar with some serious foodie chops, this elongated lounge-like room (think monochrome decor and brushed concrete floors) is…
Vancouver
A sparkling renovation has transformed this historic wood-beamed cafe into a full-service bistro and bar serving elevated comfort food from burgers to…
Vancouver
There's a serious seafood fixation at this elegant, French-approach restaurant just across from Yaletown's False Creek waterfront. But if you're not in…
Vancouver
Main's best fish and chips. This busy spot combines a seafood wet counter and a bustling fry operation. Order from the cashier, snag a spot at the stand…
Vancouver
Behind its anonymous exterior, Bishop's pioneered West Coast 'locavore' dining long before the farm-to-table movement arrived. Legendary chef-owner John…
Gastown & Chinatown
This lively, no-nonsense diner lures hungry locals to an otherwise grubby city corner. They come for the hulking, hangover-busting breakfasts (biscuit…
Vancouver
One of Vancouver's best izakaya (Japanese pubs), this welcoming, wood-lined joint is a cultural immersion. Rice and noodle bowls are available but it's…
Fairview & South Granville
This sleek but never snobbish fine-dining favorite is committed to superb West Coast meals with ultra-attentive service and a great wine selection. Ideal…
Gastown & Chinatown
This corridor-like hole-in-the-wall eatery fuses a friendly hipster vibe with a menu of seriously satisfying, lovingly constructed submarine sandwiches…
Vancouver
You'll find it impossible to pass this small, old-school Greek bakery where the aromas call like a siren song. Step inside and temptation increases…
Gastown & Chinatown
Tucked under the landmark Dominion Building, this Lebanese restaurant attracts budget noshers and cool hipsters in equal measure. If you're not sure what…
Vancouver
Many Drive restaurants offer vegetarian options but Sweet Cherubim goes the whole hog with a full-on organic, vegan and veggie menu of hearty, well-priced…
Vancouver
Burgoo, an incongruous rustic-chic shack with a huge exterior wall mural and Main's best summer patio, has a warm, woodsy interior that matches its…
North Shore
Crowning Grouse Mountain, the fine-dining Observatory serves sturgeon confits and AAA tenderloins alongside breathtaking views over Vancouver's twinkling…
Fairview & South Granville
Bigger than its Pender St sibling, this bright, cafeteria-style spot serves a small, well-curated menu of comfort-food rice and noodle bowls. Serving top…
Vancouver
The Vancouver outpost of Victoria's wildly popular breakfast and brunch superstar lures the city's longest queues, especially on weekends. Reservations…
Vancouver
A hip vegan eatery that lures many carnivores with an array of meaty-seeming comfort-grub classics that emulate the flavors and textures of burgers,…
Vancouver
An evocative relic of Kitsilano's hippie past, this vegetarian restaurant has the feel of a comfy farmhouse. It's not unusual to wait for a table at peak…
Gastown & Chinatown
One of several tasty dining options that have colonized this once-sketchy Main St stretch in recent years, this Spanish charmer is a sumptuous room of…
Vancouver
One of Vancouver's last genuine diners has been slightly souped-up, but it hasn't lost its gemlike, old-school edge. Tucked into a formerly gritty…
Vancouver
The Vancouver Art Gallery's mezzanine-level cafe is a chatty indoor dining area complemented by one of downtown's best and biggest patios. The food is…
Vancouver
Avoid the cult of Jam, the lineup-heavy brunchery along the street, and slip into this friendly cafe with its gourmet soups and baguette sandwiches,…
Gastown & Chinatown
A friendly, local-favorite hangout with a small menu of delicious, made-to-order salads, sandwiches and breakfast items (try the avocado-and-poached-egg…
Fairview & South Granville
This small, cafe-like satellite of Cambie St's landmark Vij's restaurant is a favorite among South Granville locals. Service is brisk and famously…
Vancouver
A warm, woodsy bistro that has mastered the art of friendly service and saliva-triggering, gourmet comfort food. Dishes focus on seasonal local…
Vancouver
The startled stuffed beaver by the door (the googly eyes don't help) shouldn't put you off this fun resto-pub, combining a great BC-focused beer menu with…
Vancouver
Just two blocks east from the Drive, it's worth the five-minute walk for what may be East Van's best pizza. Which is saying something, since the Drive is…