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…
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…
Vancouver Island
‘Locally produced’ is a mantra you hear a lot on Vancouver Island and it’s taken particularly seriously at this attractive, if pricey, wooden restaurant…
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…
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…
Vancouver Island
In a town that trades on its outdoor affiliations, there’s always a place for guilty-pleasure eating indulgences which, in the case of this new snack…
Victoria
The Hotel Zed's upmarket diner lures locals (arrive off-peak to avoid the crush) with its breakfast tacos and eggs Benedict platters (recommended: the …
British Columbia
On busy nights (‘Sticky Finger Fridays’ are best, with hot finger food including chicken wings) the restaurant in the Galiano Inn transforms into the…
Vancouver Island
Head up the ramp alongside and aim for a picture-window table overlooking shimmering, boat-bobbling Broughton Strait. You'll soon be diving into some…
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…
Victoria
A long way from the greasy patties of yore, the Pink Bicycle (named for the machine that has pride of place in the window) deals in gourmet burgers served…
Victoria
A garage-rehabilitation project with a galactic theme, Pluto's is the only remaining Phillips 66 'bat-wing'-style gas station left in Canada, although the…
Squamish & Around
No piece of furniture looks like it had the same previous owner at this unashamedly retro cafe in downtown Squamish, from the milk churns posing as…
Vancouver
Vancouver's coolest doughnut emporium offers a raft of fresh-made fusion treats with irresistible flavors including Earl Grey, salted caramel and the…
Victoria
A local legend that's often packed elbow-to-elbow on busy evenings, this New York–style Italian restaurant serves great pasta dishes, often with a West…
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…
British Columbia
A cool, wood-floored hangout that's ideal for eavesdropping on local gossip – or just perusing the ever-changing art lining the walls. Either way, drop by…
Victoria
Despite being conceived by an expat Scotsman in New Westminster in 1894, BC’s quintessential tea merchant has become a Victoria staple with the company…
British Columbia
Any Canadian who was near a TV set in the 1970s and '80s will recognize this sunset-yellow harborside abode as the primary filming location for the long…
Vancouver Island
An inviting, multi-floor locals' hangout (aim for the top-floor patio in summer), this dark-wood boozer offers a huge menu of elevated pub grub, from taco…
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…
British Columbia
The town's quintessential community coffee hangout has, no doubt, served as base camp for many energetic Sunshine Coast excursions judging by the…
Victoria
Olo is Victoria's quintessential farm-to-table restaurant and it ploughs a deep furrow. The 'locally grown' mantra is taken seriously here with small…
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…
Tofino
In outdoor-orientated Tofino, it’s easy to justify a doughnut for breakfast, and the best place in Tofino to procure one is at Rhino. Toss a coin to…
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…
Vancouver Island
This old-fashioned Oregon Trail–style wagon now serving as a food truck is set in the grounds of the historic Percy farmstead a 10-minute walk along the…
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…
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 Island
Anglophilia is alive and well in this diminutive timber-framed restaurant where fish-and-chips and mushy peas are served against a backdrop of model ships…
Victoria
One of Victoria's best-kept dining secrets, the Parliament Buildings have their own subsidized, old-school restaurant where both MLAs and the public can…
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…
Vancouver
Downtown's best cheap and cheerful burger option, this popular Japanese-fusion food truck offers a great-value $2.99 staple. Made with hand-formed patties…
Whistler
This small, authentic crêperie – hence the French accents percolating among the staff – offers a bewildering array of sweet and savory buckwheat crepes…