Kath & Mike's go-to Vancouver Guidebook
Food Scene
This place is literally half the reason we bought this house!
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Osteria Savio Volpe
615 KingswayThis place is literally half the reason we bought this house!
Les Faux Bourgeois
663 E 15th Ave
Como Taperia
201 E 7th AveAuthentic Spanish tapas mere blocks from home.
Always busy, always delicious. The bustling patio is the prime spot to be in the summertime.
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Anh And Chi
3388 Main StAlways busy, always delicious. The bustling patio is the prime spot to be in the summertime.
Morning joe. Hipster mecca. Delicious fresh baked loaves of bread daily.
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Matchstick Fraser St.
639 E 15th AveMorning joe. Hipster mecca. Delicious fresh baked loaves of bread daily.
Incredible selection of craft beer. Awesome neighbourhood joint.
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Bells and Whistles
3296 Fraser StIncredible selection of craft beer. Awesome neighbourhood joint.
Sal y Limón
701 Kingswaytacos tacos tacos
Best fresh juices and smoothies in town. Stroll past all the murals along Main St to get to this neighbourhood gem.
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The Juice Truck 5th Ave
28 W 5th AveBest fresh juices and smoothies in town. Stroll past all the murals along Main St to get to this neighbourhood gem.
Gene Coffee Bar
2404 Main StCool setting, great people watching.
The Acorn Restaurant
3995 Main StBest vegetarian resto in Vancouver.
Green Lemongrass
1086 KingswayWhen only a steaming bowl of pho will do.
Charming family-run cafe smack dab in the middle of a quaint residential neighbourhood. Try the coffee and the crepes. And the pain au chocolat.
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Le Marché St. George
4393 St George StCharming family-run cafe smack dab in the middle of a quaint residential neighbourhood. Try the coffee and the crepes. And the pain au chocolat.
The Fish Counter
3825 Main StFresh fish, fish n chips... and they have GF options too.
Because there's no such thing as too many tacos.
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Los Cuervos Taqueria & Cantina
603 KingswayBecause there's no such thing as too many tacos.
Toshi Sushi
181 E 16th AveFresh fish galore.
One of our top ten coffee spots in the neighbourhood.
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JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
3010 Main StOne of our top ten coffee spots in the neighbourhood.
Donuts. Coffee. Need we say more?
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49th Parallel Café & Lucky's Doughnuts - MAIN
2902 Main StDonuts. Coffee. Need we say more?
Another neighbourhood gem nestled amongst beautiful character homes.
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The Mighty Oak
198 W 18th AveAnother neighbourhood gem nestled amongst beautiful character homes.
Peaceful Restaurant
43 E 5th AveBest Chinese takeout. Handmade noodles are to die for.
Milano Coffee Roasters
156 W 8th AveIn our top ten best coffee spots.
Pizza Garden
675 Smithe StGreat takeout or delivery pizza.
Cartems Donuts
2190 Main StGreat place to indulge in tasty treats.
It's in our top ten best coffee spots. Recently renovated, same excellent americanos.
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Our Town Cafe
255 E BroadwayIt's in our top ten best coffee spots. Recently renovated, same excellent americanos.
Modern and bright craft beer hot spot. Great lunches.
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33 Acres Brewing Company
15 W 8th AveModern and bright craft beer hot spot. Great lunches.
Burgoo
3096 Main StBrunch spot right around the corner from the house.
Diverse Eastern menu ranging from Afghan to Tibetan flavours in eatery with warm, rustic interior.
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East Is East
3035 W BroadwayDiverse Eastern menu ranging from Afghan to Tibetan flavours in eatery with warm, rustic interior.
If you haven't tried Earnest yet, you haven't lived! Quick 15 minute walk from the house.
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Earnest Ice Cream
3992 Fraser StIf you haven't tried Earnest yet, you haven't lived! Quick 15 minute walk from the house.
For all of our GF friends! Baked goods, lunches, breakfasts too.
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The Gluten Free Epicurean
633 E 15th AveFor all of our GF friends! Baked goods, lunches, breakfasts too.
Best Dim Sum in the city... and Vancouver has a lot of Dim Sum! 7 minute walk from home.
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Sun Sui Wah
3888 Main StBest Dim Sum in the city... and Vancouver has a lot of Dim Sum! 7 minute walk from home.
The Acorn Restaurant
3995 Main StVegetarian comfort food.
Lovely space with a killer patio right in the heart of Main Street. Great beers on tap and fun vibe.
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Sing Sing
2718 Main StLovely space with a killer patio right in the heart of Main Street. Great beers on tap and fun vibe.
Drinks & Nightlife
Brassneck Brewery
2148 Main StBecause #craftbeer.
Beer + wings + sports. For when Sunday football beckons you.
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The Five Point Restaurant & Pub
3124 Main StBeer + wings + sports. For when Sunday football beckons you.
Biltmore Cabaret
2755 Prince Edward StGreat live music venue and night club.
Parks & Nature
Robson Park
599 KingswayVanDusen Botanical Garden
5251 Oak StPrince Edward Park
3773 Prince Edward StAwesome water park for kiddos in the summer.
Tea Swamp Park
266 E 15th AveWeird name. Cute place!
Best playground in the neighbourhood. Lovely community garden.
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Mount Pleasant Park
3161 Ontario StBest playground in the neighbourhood. Lovely community garden.
A tranquil oasis in the heart of downtown Vancouver.
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Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden
578 Carrall StA tranquil oasis in the heart of downtown Vancouver.
A tranquil oasis with breathtaking views in the heart of Vancouver.
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Queen Elizabeth Park
4600 Cambie StA tranquil oasis with breathtaking views in the heart of Vancouver.
Everything Else
Mount St. Joseph's Hospital
3080 Prince Edward StVancouver Public Library, Mount Pleasant Branch
1 KingswayEssentials
Great spot for unique and practical gifts. Plenty of natural and organic products.
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Welk's
3511 Main StGreat spot for unique and practical gifts. Plenty of natural and organic products.
Open 24 hours and just a 2 minute walk from home. Our neighbourhood bodega. You can buy and top up Compass Cards here.
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Hasty Market
3150 Main StOpen 24 hours and just a 2 minute walk from home. Our neighbourhood bodega. You can buy and top up Compass Cards here.
Shoppers Drug Mart
1006 Homer StOpen until midnight and a five minute walk from home.
Blue Heron
2408 Main StAll vegan, all the time. Only open Saturdays from 12pm - 5pm.
Save-On-Foods
2949 Main StNeighbourhood grocery store.
Brewery Creek Cold Beer & Wine
3045 Main StNeighbourhood cold beer and wine store.
Shopping
Vancouver Special
3612 Main StA Vancouver staple for design, decor and great gifts.
Dandelion Records & Emporium
288 East Georgia StreetUnique vinyl, always a great collection.
There's nothing more Vancouver than lining up to buy ethical soap on a Saturday morning.
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The Soap Dispensary and Kitchen Staples
3718 Main StThere's nothing more Vancouver than lining up to buy ethical soap on a Saturday morning.
When only a gently used paperback will do. Great book browsing.
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Pulp Fiction Books
2422 Main StWhen only a gently used paperback will do. Great book browsing.
Mount Pleasant Farmers Market
2300 Guelph StSundays from 10am - 2pm.
Riley Park Farmers Market - Winter
50 Ontario StSaturdays from 10am - 2pm.
Quaint little gift shop. A fun thing to do on a lazy Sunday afternoon.
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The Regional Assembly of Text
3934 Main StQuaint little gift shop. A fun thing to do on a lazy Sunday afternoon.
Arts & Culture
South Main Gallery
279 E 6th AveEquinox Gallery
3642 Commercial StGallery Jones
258 E 1st AveBAF Gallery
258 E 1st Ave