British Columbia
It's worth making Jo's your first stop after the ferry, so good is the food, service and ambience, especially if you're in the mood for brunch when the…
Must-see restaurants in British Columbia
Whistler
The Function Junction outpost of this Whistler bakery legend is the go-to among locals keen to bypass the line-ups at the larger village store. The same…
Vancouver
It's easy to dismiss this unassuming cafe while strolling along Burrard, but that would be a huge mistake. Instead, nip inside and check out a menu of…
Victoria
A huge, aquamarine-painted satellite of Vancouver's popular and authentic Mexican joint, this ultra-friendly spot specializes in offering a wide array of…
Vancouver
Like a 1950s neighborhood cafe in Rome, this handsome little hidden gem looks like it's been here for decades. But it's a new addition to this quiet…
Tofino
This low-ceilinged designer 'shed' has kept expanding over the years, but has never lost its welcoming locals' hangout feel. The perfect spot to grab…
Victoria
Don't miss the smoky, coconutty chowder at this tiny Indian- and French-influenced seafood restaurant, but make sure you add a tartine open-faced sandwich…
Vancouver Island
In an immaculately restored 1906 heritage building, the ever-changing seasonal menu here fuses local ingredients with subtle European influences. For…
Vancouver Island
Occupying a decommissioned wooden church, this smashing fry-joint serves cod, salmon and halibut in three different styles (beer-battered recommended),…
Tofino
One of BC's most celebrated food trucks, Tacofino serves the best fish tacos in the region from a disheveled metallic machine with the Virgin of Guadalupe…
Whistler
Making good use of an old train station, this is Pemberton's most cherished coffee stop and French-style bakery where you can supplement the caffeine with…
Whistler
On the edge of Creekside and accessible just off Hwy 99, the menu at this locals' favorite includes highlights such as venison tenderloin and duck two…
Salt Spring Island
White-tablecloth dining in a beautifully intimate heritage-house setting, this is the locals' top spot for a romantic night out. It's focused on seasonal…
British Columbia
Superb pastries both sweet and savory are served here along with organic coffee. Safeguarded behind a glass partition, you can admire pistachio-cream…
Vancouver Island
Adding the welcome aroma of baking bread to the oily harbor smells, True Grain is part of a three-shop island chain. From sourdough to raisin, the bread…
Tofino
A Tofino fixture for almost 70 years, this local legend has never rested on its laurels. Start your evening with a cocktail, then launch your voyage into…
British Columbia
The best spot for seafood in Gibsons (especially if you snag a seat at the communal long table alongside the marina boardwalk), Smitty's sparked a…
British Columbia
Close to downtown and next to the surging Cottonwood waterfall, this market encapsulates Nelson. There's great organic produce; fine baked goods, many…
Vancouver Island
The patio deck of this charming, 1863 heritage-building restaurant is a fine place for a splurge, and the $37 three-course BC-sourced tasting menu is…
Salt Spring Island
It’s tempting to suggest that recently opened Buzzy’s is creating a buzz around Salt Spring with its Montreal smoked-meat sandwiches, but realistically it…
Nanaimo
This old bank building reborn in bright pink might have floated over from bohemian Paris in the age of Joyce and Hemingway. There’s plenty to gaze at…
Lower Mainland
A one-time pioneer of the Vancouver food-truck scene now touring its own permanent eatery, this is the place to sink your choppers into heaping servings…
Squamish & Around
Lovable small-batch coffee roaster that's commandeered a clapboard house next to Hwy 99 that once belonged to the Britannia Mine manager. The sweet snacks…
Little Hobo Soup & Sandwich Shop
Kelowna
This unadorned sandwich shop is hugely popular and for good reason: the food is excellent. Custom sandwiches are good, but the daily specials really shine…
Okanagan Valley
This shack-like place overlooks Peachland's small marina. What's lost in structural integrity is more than made up for in food quality: breakfasts shine,…
British Columbia
All Mayne visitors should make a beeline for the island's most reliable eating joint (open year-round with earlier closing in the winter), a source of…
British Columbia
Tea joint, local artist venue, hangout, bakery and more – this funky cafe is a great place to let some Kamloops hours slip by. The organic menu changes…
Kelowna
The farmers market has more than 150 vendors, including many with prepared foods. Local artisans also display their wares. It's east of downtown near the…
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.
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…
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…
