Guidebook for Vancouver

Paige And Ruben
Paige And Ruben
Guidebook for Vancouver

Food Scene

If you want fantastic and traditional Japanese food in Vancouver, this is the place to go. Koko is one of the original sushi restaurants in the area and the inventor of the BC roll.
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Koko Japanese Restaurant Ltd
2053 E Hastings St
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If you want fantastic and traditional Japanese food in Vancouver, this is the place to go. Koko is one of the original sushi restaurants in the area and the inventor of the BC roll.
When the taco craving hits, Tacofino is the place to be. With local beers on tap, flights of tequila and deliciously creative tacos, you won’t be disappointed.
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Tacofino Commissary
2327 E Hastings St
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When the taco craving hits, Tacofino is the place to be. With local beers on tap, flights of tequila and deliciously creative tacos, you won’t be disappointed.
An extremely friendly metal bar with surprisingly well thought out dinners. There are also lots of vegan and vegetarian options. The music may be loud and your server may be tattooed and pierced but you’ll be warmly welcomed and served with a smile.
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Jackalopes Neighbourhood Dive
2257 E Hastings St
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An extremely friendly metal bar with surprisingly well thought out dinners. There are also lots of vegan and vegetarian options. The music may be loud and your server may be tattooed and pierced but you’ll be warmly welcomed and served with a smile.
A punk rock, gourmet hotdog joint with classic movies and pinball machines. There are lots of vegetarian and vegan options including cauliflower wings
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What's Up? Hot Dog!
2481 E Hastings St
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A punk rock, gourmet hotdog joint with classic movies and pinball machines. There are lots of vegetarian and vegan options including cauliflower wings
This pho restaurant has an extensive Vietnamese menu and excellent bubble tea.
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Pho Don
2838 E Hastings St
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This pho restaurant has an extensive Vietnamese menu and excellent bubble tea.
A modern take on Palestinian cuisine with lots of vegetarian and vegan options. Be sure to get a table in their glass-enclosed patio, even if it’s raining.
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Tamam: Fine Palestinian Cuisine
2616 E Hastings St
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A modern take on Palestinian cuisine with lots of vegetarian and vegan options. Be sure to get a table in their glass-enclosed patio, even if it’s raining.
A hipster greasy spoon with classic breakfast options and a few modern dishes. I don’t recommend going here on weekends as the wait is often upwards of an hour.
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The Red Wagon
2128 E Hastings St
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A hipster greasy spoon with classic breakfast options and a few modern dishes. I don’t recommend going here on weekends as the wait is often upwards of an hour.
Fast, welcoming and tasty! The Roundel often has a line for weekend brunch but it moves quickly. There are also lots of vegetarian and vegan breakfast options,
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Roundel Café
2465 E Hastings St
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Fast, welcoming and tasty! The Roundel often has a line for weekend brunch but it moves quickly. There are also lots of vegetarian and vegan breakfast options,
The Far Out Post is a coffee shop, record store, pinball arcade, vintage clothing store and communal working space all in one. Strongly recommend checking out this spot, even if you’re not a coffee drinker.
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Far Out Coffee Post
2173 Dundas St
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The Far Out Post is a coffee shop, record store, pinball arcade, vintage clothing store and communal working space all in one. Strongly recommend checking out this spot, even if you’re not a coffee drinker.
Beautiful pastries, delicious coffee and pies like you’ve never seen!
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Black Rook Bakehouse
2474 E Hastings St
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Beautiful pastries, delicious coffee and pies like you’ve never seen!

Drinks & Nightlife

An English pub with a great beer list and a secret backyard patio
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The Brighton
2471 E Hastings St
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An English pub with a great beer list and a secret backyard patio
The first collaborative brewery in North America. This means that the beer list is large and always changing with multiple brewers working their genius in the back room.
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Callister Brewing Co
1338 Franklin St
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The first collaborative brewery in North America. This means that the beer list is large and always changing with multiple brewers working their genius in the back room.
This tasting room and brewery is owned by the former owners of Vancouver’s historic Railway Club. Expect to try traditional, English ales using local ingredients.
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Off the Rail Brewing
1351 Adanac St
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This tasting room and brewery is owned by the former owners of Vancouver’s historic Railway Club. Expect to try traditional, English ales using local ingredients.
A hidden gem of a cocktail bar. If you manage to find this spot you will instantly feel like you’re part of a secret club.
TRANS AM
1879 Powell Street
A hidden gem of a cocktail bar. If you manage to find this spot you will instantly feel like you’re part of a secret club.
Home of the award winning Old Jalopy pale ale (but I recommend you try the Ode to Citra instead). This brewery has a tiny tasting room but always something new on tap.
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Powell Brewery
1357 Powell St
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Home of the award winning Old Jalopy pale ale (but I recommend you try the Ode to Citra instead). This brewery has a tiny tasting room but always something new on tap.
A small batch distillery with creative cocktails. Their tasting room has an eerie, gothic feel fitting to unique drink combinations they serve.
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Odd Society Spirits
1725 Powell St
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A small batch distillery with creative cocktails. Their tasting room has an eerie, gothic feel fitting to unique drink combinations they serve.
A huge beer list with a patio and indoor food truck (you have to see it to believe it).
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Parallel 49 Brewing Company
1950 Triumph St
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A huge beer list with a patio and indoor food truck (you have to see it to believe it).

Shopping

An adorable and ever changing selection of unique gifts and housewares.
Tiny Finery
2629 E Hastings St
An adorable and ever changing selection of unique gifts and housewares.
Foodies, be prepared to lose your minds. This shop has everything food and kitchen related that you can possibly dream up. Hold your wallet close.
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The Gourmet Warehouse
1340 E Hastings St
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Foodies, be prepared to lose your minds. This shop has everything food and kitchen related that you can possibly dream up. Hold your wallet close.
New and used vinyl from every era and genre in a clean and well cared for setting.
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Red Cat Records
4386 Main St
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New and used vinyl from every era and genre in a clean and well cared for setting.
If you’ve never been to an olive oil tasting room, it’s worth a trip. You can try all kinds and flavours of different oils and vinegars. If you want to buy a bottle, they pour and cork it for you on site.
Di Oliva Tasting Bar
2632 E Hastings St
If you’ve never been to an olive oil tasting room, it’s worth a trip. You can try all kinds and flavours of different oils and vinegars. If you want to buy a bottle, they pour and cork it for you on site.

Everything Else

A trendy hair salon that just moved into the area after being priced out of Main St. They accept walk-ins and we’re happy to have them in the hood!
East Vanity Parlour
2482 E Hastings St
A trendy hair salon that just moved into the area after being priced out of Main St. They accept walk-ins and we’re happy to have them in the hood!