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…
Must-see restaurants in Vancouver
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…
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
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
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
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
Vancouver
Arguably Vancouver's most original independent ice-cream store, the ever-intriguing concoctions here are all made on-site by its friendly brother-and…
Vancouver
A highly welcoming neighborhood hangout lined with mismatched wooden seating and soundtracked with warm jazz recordings. Drop by for coffee, house-baked…
Vancouver
Slide between the oversized knife and fork flanking the entrance and you'll find one of Vancouver's best retro-look diners, its kitsch-lined walls studded…
Vancouver
Named after three novice pioneers who once bought land in this area, this well-hidden cafe is a popular local bolt-hole. Residents from nearby apartments…
Vancouver
A seafood restaurant with meaty extras (including a popular lamb-chops dinner). In-the-know locals have made this one of their favorite afternoon happy…
Vancouver
Downstairs at the AMS Student Nest union building, this eye-poppingly colorful counter looks like a food truck that's been permanently parked in the wall…
Vancouver
Serves authentic northern Vietnamese home-style dishes that look and taste like there's a lovely old lady making them out back. Dine off-peak to avoid…
Vancouver
Kitsilano's best Thai restaurant is a contemporary reinvention of the concept, with subtle, complex influences flavoring the menu in a warm, wood-floored…
Vancouver
Expect warm service (plus nachos and salsa) when you snag a table at this laid-back, family-run favorite (sunny-day patio seats recommended). Allow plenty…
Vancouver
A friendly bakery cafe that serves light brunch and lunch dishes (including popular breakfast sandwiches) plus an eclectic array of house-made goodies…
Vancouver
An austere, white-walled interior belies the warm service and spicy menu at this mod Thai restaurant. Share a few plates between you (don't miss the deep…
Vancouver
Visiting Canteen, a simplified version of the city's highly popular Jamjar Lebanese comfort-food restaurants, means choosing from four mains (lamb…
Vancouver
A slender, fancy-free spot serving hearty, good-value Iraqi dishes to in-the-know diners. Expect friendly service, platters of chicken and lamb with rice…
Vancouver
Aim for a window seat at this warm, orange-walled Indian bistro, a local favorite with super-friendly staff. The menu is equally divided between meat…
Vancouver
An ownership change has not diminished the slavering appeal of this queue-magnet gelato spot, especially since inventive flavors such as black sesame,…
Vancouver
A bright-orange beacon of calorific comfort food specializing in heaping biscuit sandwiches stuffed with bacon, sausage patties or deep-fried chicken,…
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Vancouver
Guaranteed to fill you for a full day of walking around Vancouver, this monthly Friday Night Supper is well known to locals. Line up for takeout or grab a…
