Marc and Jen’s guidebook
Neighbourhood markets and cafes
Just around the corner, this charming Italian market and deli has been family run for over 100 years. Great for quick sandwiches, groceries, pastas, sauces and my favourite sourdough loaves. Open until 6:30pm M-F, closed Sundays.
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Benny Foods Ltd
598 Union StJust around the corner, this charming Italian market and deli has been family run for over 100 years. Great for quick sandwiches, groceries, pastas, sauces and my favourite sourdough loaves. Open until 6:30pm M-F, closed Sundays.
Just down the street, it's a popular place for coffee and sandwiches. Open 9am-4pm, closed Sundays.
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Finch's Market
501 E Georgia StJust down the street, it's a popular place for coffee and sandwiches. Open 9am-4pm, closed Sundays.
Friendly coffee place on the other side of the park. Open 8/9am- 6pm every day.
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Wilder Snail Neighborhood Grocery & Coffee
799 Keefer StFriendly coffee place on the other side of the park. Open 8/9am- 6pm every day.
The Heatley
696 E Hastings StCharming neighbourhood restaurant with live music.
A somewhat legendary fixture in the neighbourhood, especially in Strath kid culture, this strange little convenience store is open until 9pm for quick off-brand snacks or forgotten grocery items. Sadly the building has been sold and Wayne Grocery (not Wayne's Grocery) will not be around for much longer.
WAYNE GROCERY
898 Keefer StA somewhat legendary fixture in the neighbourhood, especially in Strath kid culture, this strange little convenience store is open until 9pm for quick off-brand snacks or forgotten grocery items. Sadly the building has been sold and Wayne Grocery (not Wayne's Grocery) will not be around for much longer.
218 flavours just 5 blocks away! Try the durian gelato. I dare you.
WARNING: they only accept cash or Canadian debit card(!)
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La Casa Gelato
1033 Venables St218 flavours just 5 blocks away! Try the durian gelato. I dare you.
WARNING: they only accept cash or Canadian debit card(!)
Local Craft Breweries
Excellent sour beers paired perfectly with Italian snacks. Try a flight and the Aperitivo Italiano meats and cheeses!
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Luppolo Brewing Co.
1123 Venables StExcellent sour beers paired perfectly with Italian snacks. Try a flight and the Aperitivo Italiano meats and cheeses!
Craft beer and pizza just 8 minutes away! Convenient place to run for a 6 pack to take away too.
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Strathcona Brewing Company
895 E Hastings StCraft beer and pizza just 8 minutes away! Convenient place to run for a 6 pack to take away too.
My personal fave. I recommend the award winning Avant Garde Pilsner or Skyline Lager.
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Bomber Brewing
1488 Adanac StMy personal fave. I recommend the award winning Avant Garde Pilsner or Skyline Lager.
Off the Rail Brewing
1351 Adanac StEast Vancouver Brewing Company
1675 Venables StBeer and lobster rolls!
Giant shady patio - delicious hotdog creations - excellent beer!
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Superflux Beer Company
505 Clark DrGiant shady patio - delicious hotdog creations - excellent beer!
Another great stop in the industrial area north of Hastings.
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Container Brewing Ltd.
1216 Franklin StAnother great stop in the industrial area north of Hastings.
A little farther south, but can easily be added to the brewery tour.
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Strange Fellows Brewing Company
1345 Clark DrA little farther south, but can easily be added to the brewery tour.
Powell Brewery
1357 Powell StYou might want to consider starting or finishing your craft brewery tour here. (It's a 30 minute walk away).
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Parallel 49 Brewing Company
1950 Triumph StYou might want to consider starting or finishing your craft brewery tour here. (It's a 30 minute walk away).
Odd Society Spirits
1725 Powell StNot actually a brewery, but it's on the way.
Andina Brewing Company
1507 Powell StSpecializing in assorted South American ceviches!
Things I like to do
Get a bike (Mobi bike share, CycleBC or Cycle Vancouver rentals) and cycle the sea wall!
Take an Aquabus or False Creek Ferry around False Creek inlet and hop off at Granville Island, the Aquatic Centre or Stamps Landing for a drink and a snack.
Get sweet treats at La Casa Gelato, Earnest ice cream, Crackle Creme or Mello.
Take the skytrain (actually a subway downtown) to waterfront station and hop on the Seabus for a cheap 'harbour cruise' to Lonsdale Quay in North Van for lunch or dinner or brewery touring.
It's an easy walk past Science world toward Olympic Village where you can catch one of the little ferries that zig zag around False Creek. A great way to get to Granville Island or beaches if you don't want to bike.
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Aquabus Ferry Ltd.
1587 Johnston StreetIt's an easy walk past Science world toward Olympic Village where you can catch one of the little ferries that zig zag around False Creek. A great way to get to Granville Island or beaches if you don't want to bike.
It's an easy walk past Science world toward Olympic Village where you can catch one of the little ferries that zig zag around False Creek. A great way to get to Granville Island or beaches if you don't want to bike and a great view of the city.
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The Village Dock station
It's an easy walk past Science world toward Olympic Village where you can catch one of the little ferries that zig zag around False Creek. A great way to get to Granville Island or beaches if you don't want to bike and a great view of the city.
Ride bikes around Stanley park (counter clockwise only) and if the weather is nice stop at Third Beach for a late afternoon swim. Used to be the best concession in the park - perhaps still is? grilled onions on your veggie/hotdogs?
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Stanley Park
610 Pipeline RdRide bikes around Stanley park (counter clockwise only) and if the weather is nice stop at Third Beach for a late afternoon swim. Used to be the best concession in the park - perhaps still is? grilled onions on your veggie/hotdogs?
Ride on the south side of False Creek to Kits Beach. Take a swim and get some fish and chips.
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Kitsilano Beach Park
1499 Arbutus StRide on the south side of False Creek to Kits Beach. Take a swim and get some fish and chips.
If you don't want ride all the way to Kits before a rest, stop here for a pint on the patio with the most fabulous view of False Creek and the city and mountains. Also a great destination for a decent brunch.
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Mahony & Sons
601 Stamps LandingIf you don't want ride all the way to Kits before a rest, stop here for a pint on the patio with the most fabulous view of False Creek and the city and mountains. Also a great destination for a decent brunch.
A little bit farther than La Casa, but A LOT richer, this inspiring ice cream makes the world a better place. Get the Spruce Bud if the have it!
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Earnest Ice Cream
3992 Fraser StA little bit farther than La Casa, but A LOT richer, this inspiring ice cream makes the world a better place. Get the Spruce Bud if the have it!
There are at least 4 Mobi bike stations within 2 blocks of us in any direction.
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Mobi Bike Station
1305 Arbutus StThere are at least 4 Mobi bike stations within 2 blocks of us in any direction.
Best creme brulee! Served in jars so you can even have it torched and take it home to eat slowly.
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Crackle Creme
245 Union StBest creme brulee! Served in jars so you can even have it torched and take it home to eat slowly.
mello
223 E Pender StExpensive delicious DONUTS!
False Creek Ferries
1804 Boatlift LnIf you have transportation this should not be missed. It's not quite as long as the Capilano Suspension Bridge, but it's higher and FREE! You can also hike around the forest trails. Particularly great when the weather is not perfect.
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Lynn Canyon Park
3663 Park RdIf you have transportation this should not be missed. It's not quite as long as the Capilano Suspension Bridge, but it's higher and FREE! You can also hike around the forest trails. Particularly great when the weather is not perfect.
Cycle City Tours And Bike Rentals
Cheap "harbour cruise" from Gastown to Lonsdale Quay. No outdoor seating on the boat, but you can still get a view and kids love it!
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Seabus
Cheap "harbour cruise" from Gastown to Lonsdale Quay. No outdoor seating on the boat, but you can still get a view and kids love it!
Nearby Brunch Favourites
You can't stay this close to Chinatown and not go out for dim sum. There are lots to choose from, but this place is our favourite. Don't miss the deep fried squid and the green beans.
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Floata Seafood Restaurant
180 Keefer StYou can't stay this close to Chinatown and not go out for dim sum. There are lots to choose from, but this place is our favourite. Don't miss the deep fried squid and the green beans.
Popular counter service brunch spot. After 5pm Wed-Sat it becomes Thank You Pizza serving Sourdough Wood Fired Pizza, beer and wine!
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Hunnybee Bruncheonette
789 Gore AvePopular counter service brunch spot. After 5pm Wed-Sat it becomes Thank You Pizza serving Sourdough Wood Fired Pizza, beer and wine!
A 20 minute walk east; (take the Keefer St pedestrian bridge over the tracks for a cool view). My son's favourite is the chicken and waffles.
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Yolks
1598 E Hastings StA 20 minute walk east; (take the Keefer St pedestrian bridge over the tracks for a cool view). My son's favourite is the chicken and waffles.
A little farther east on Hastings, always a line-up, but worth it!
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The Red Wagon
2128 E Hastings StA little farther east on Hastings, always a line-up, but worth it!
Nearby dinner spots we love
All Asian all the time!
Favourite high-end 20's Shanghai style Asian with fabulous cocktails.
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Bao Bei
163 Keefer StFavourite high-end 20's Shanghai style Asian with fabulous cocktails.
Legendary family run Cambodian restaurant with a line-up that's worth the wait. (Or you could get take-out).
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Phnom Penh Restaurant
244 E Georgia StLegendary family run Cambodian restaurant with a line-up that's worth the wait. (Or you could get take-out).
Best authentic Japanese ramen, also with vegetarian and vegan options.
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The Ramen Butcher
223 E Georgia StBest authentic Japanese ramen, also with vegetarian and vegan options.
Manpuku Bento
288 E Pender StFast, affordable take out Japanese bento. My favourite is the Katsu Don.
Family run traditional Vietnamese and street food with amazing modern fruity cocktails. Try the Damn Good Chicken and Rice with a Saigon Sunrise! The pho is also superb.
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DD MAU Chinatown
145 E Pender StFamily run traditional Vietnamese and street food with amazing modern fruity cocktails. Try the Damn Good Chicken and Rice with a Saigon Sunrise! The pho is also superb.
Great place for drinks/dinner/brunch. This new location (previously in Gastown) has recently opened on 200 block East Georgia right next to Phnom Penh across from Ramen Butcher. My favourite place for a full Irish breakfast or a pint and a really good burger.
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The Irish Heather
248 E Georgia StGreat place for drinks/dinner/brunch. This new location (previously in Gastown) has recently opened on 200 block East Georgia right next to Phnom Penh across from Ramen Butcher. My favourite place for a full Irish breakfast or a pint and a really good burger.
Kissa Tanto
263 E Pender StUpscale Italian-Japanese fusion from the folks behind Boa Bei.
Pizza Coming Soon
No actual pizza - it's a 'Japanese Snack Bar'.
A selection of 8 different Negronis and 'Mediterranean Sea Octopus'! What's not to like? (Also got Michelin's Bib Gourmand)
Fiorino, Italian Street Food Chinatown Vancouver
A selection of 8 different Negronis and 'Mediterranean Sea Octopus'! What's not to like? (Also got Michelin's Bib Gourmand)
Miso Taco
Super popular fancy places in the slightly dodgy area north of Hastings! (some with Michelin recommendations if you're into that kind of thing!)
If you're going to walk to any of these places, I would suggest crossing Hastings at Jackson and then heading west along Powell.
Dosanko Restaurant
566 Powell StDelicious Japanese - not too fancy!
Pricey, but I love a tasting menu so you don't have to decide what to order.
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The Mackenzie Room
415 Powell StPricey, but I love a tasting menu so you don't have to decide what to order.
If you're going to walk, I would suggest taking Jackson across Hastings to Powell and along to Dunlevy.
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Belgard Kitchen
55 Dunlevy AveIf you're going to walk, I would suggest taking Jackson across Hastings to Powell and along to Dunlevy.
Wildly popular high end Quebecois. Never been, but would like to someday. Used to be hard to get a reservation - now they have a Michelin star, so maybe impossible?
St. Lawrence Restaurant
Wildly popular high end Quebecois. Never been, but would like to someday. Used to be hard to get a reservation - now they have a Michelin star, so maybe impossible?
Grocery Options
If you need more than what you get locally at Benny's or Wilder Snail here are some suggestions depending on what you are looking for.
Although they are a little corner store, they carry surprisingly a lot of groceries including produce, frozen meat, all kinds of dairy, bread, etc.
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Benny Foods Ltd
598 Union StAlthough they are a little corner store, they carry surprisingly a lot of groceries including produce, frozen meat, all kinds of dairy, bread, etc.
T&T Supermarket
179 Keefer PlThere are several produce markets around Chinatown. I'm not sure which is the best, but they are quite nearby if you're walking for groceries.
San Lee Enterprises Co
There are several produce markets around Chinatown. I'm not sure which is the best, but they are quite nearby if you're walking for groceries.
Tin Lee Market
260 E Georgia StSahota’s No Frills
1460 E Hastings StWhole Foods Market
510 W 8th AveThese 3 markets are where we do 90% of our grocery shopping:
Santa Barbara, Donald's or City Avenue.
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City Avenue Market
2279 Commercial DrThese 3 markets are where we do 90% of our grocery shopping:
Santa Barbara, Donald's or City Avenue.
These 3 markets are where we do 90% of our grocery shopping:
Santa Barbara, Donald's or City Avenue. Best to go if you have a car, although you could walk to Santa Barbara in 30 minutes.
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Santa Barbara Market
1322 1322 Commercial DrThese 3 markets are where we do 90% of our grocery shopping:
Santa Barbara, Donald's or City Avenue. Best to go if you have a car, although you could walk to Santa Barbara in 30 minutes.
These 3 markets are where we do 90% of our grocery shopping:
Santa Barbara, Donald's or City Avenue.
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Donald's Market
2342 E Hastings StThese 3 markets are where we do 90% of our grocery shopping:
Santa Barbara, Donald's or City Avenue.
If you're going to be in town longer term, this is where we do the other 10% of our grocery shopping, fish and meat - grass fed beef.
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Famous Foods
1595 KingswayIf you're going to be in town longer term, this is where we do the other 10% of our grocery shopping, fish and meat - grass fed beef.