Vancouver
This super-friendly cafe-style joint has a rustic-chic interior and a folksy Lebanese menu of ethically sourced ingredients, with lots of vegetarian…
Must-see restaurants in Vancouver
Gastown & Chinatown
There's a film-set look to the exterior of this contemporary restaurant that resembles a replica of an old Hong Kong restaurant. But the long, slender…
Vancouver
One of Vancouver's oldest noodle shops, fancy-free Kintaro feels like a bustling ramen spot in backstreet Tokyo. Arrive off-peak to avoid queues and snag…
Vancouver
Seated alongside a striking Mumbai-themed mural, dive into some street-food snacks and dishes inspired by the home-style cuisine of this bustling Indian…
Vancouver
At this healthy fast-food cafeteria, step up to the counter and choose a protein (chicken, ahi tuna or tofu, for example) as well as two sides to add to…
Vancouver
This good-value local favorite gets jam-packed with bleary-eyed locals soothing their hangovers, but it's worth the wait for a quirky, darkened room lined…
Vancouver
Behind half-curtained windows in an unassuming building that resembles a cast-off from a shopping mall, this excellent Parisian-style dining room is right…
Vancouver
Trip down the steps (not literally) to this busy spot and you'll find one of the city's favorite poke destinations. Expect friendly service, heaped bowls…
Fairview & South Granville
This modern reinvention of a European bistro has a loyal band of South Granville regulars. They're usually the ones hogging the weirdly angular window…
Vancouver
Granville Strip's best brunch, this narrow, art-lined bistro feels as if it should be somewhere else. But even clubbers need to eat well sometimes. The…
Vancouver
Lined with junk-shop kitsch and mismatched 1970s rec-room furniture, this friendly Main St hangout is an inviting spot for craft beers and bulging burgers…
Vancouver
The youngest of a three-outlet gourmet doughnut mini-chain (the others are on Main St and downtown), this austere-looking L-shaped spot is all about…
North Shore
Don't be discouraged by the drab, gray-brick exterior of this Indian restaurant: inside, it's cozy and welcoming with a swish contemporary look. Budget…
North Shore
This is a busy outpost of the popular Vancouver artisan ice-cream fave. Sidle up to the striped-wood counter and pretend you're buying cones for two…
Fairview & South Granville
Don't be put off by the grubby exterior; this tiny homestyle cafe specializing in good-value all-day breakfasts, brunches and lunches is hugely popular…
Vancouver
Tucked around the corner from a row of eateries serving everything from noodle bowls to Lebanese dishes, this small outpost of one of Vancouver's favorite…
Gastown & Chinatown
A cavernous room where mismatched tables and comfy sofas lure coffee quaffers and fans of good-value lunches. Inventive soups are made from scratch and…
Gastown & Chinatown
Fusing an eclectic, inventive and ever-changing Asian and French approach with a contemporary, hipster lounge room filled with small tables and eye…
Vancouver
When you've exhausted the local ramen joints, take a different noodle route at this tiny fresh-made pasta place. There's a handful of seats (takeout is…
Gastown & Chinatown
A smartly hip update on traditional Greek tavernas, this exposed-brick, white-tabled eatery serves up delicious new takes on dishes such as moussaka and…
Vancouver
Vancouver's coolest doughnut emporium offers a raft of fresh-made fusion treats with irresistible flavors including Earl Grey, salted caramel and the…
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…
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…
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…
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
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
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
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
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…
