Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Classic Vancouver Vegetarian restaurant, open 24 hours. Its an eclectic space reminiscent of the kits hippie vibe.Try a dragon bowl and their Miso Gravy
228 locals recommend
The Naam
2724 W 4th AveClassic Vancouver Vegetarian restaurant, open 24 hours. Its an eclectic space reminiscent of the kits hippie vibe.Try a dragon bowl and their Miso Gravy
Fabulous food all made in house. The warm kale salad and poutine are both great. Can be a little pricey and reservations are suggested especially on weekends. Closed Mondays
76 locals recommend
The Oakwood Canadian Bistro
2741 W 4th AveFabulous food all made in house. The warm kale salad and poutine are both great. Can be a little pricey and reservations are suggested especially on weekends. Closed Mondays
I actually recommend the taco shack located inside this place. Tacos for $3, and kind of amazing. Can be a long wait but awesome to take to go and eat on the beach
34 locals recommend
Vera's Burger Shack
2922 Main StI actually recommend the taco shack located inside this place. Tacos for $3, and kind of amazing. Can be a long wait but awesome to take to go and eat on the beach
One of my favourite pubs in Kits, good hamburgers, relaxed vibe. Think they do kareokee on Sundays
20 locals recommend
The Regal Beagle
2283 W BroadwayOne of my favourite pubs in Kits, good hamburgers, relaxed vibe. Think they do kareokee on Sundays
Wired Monk
2610 West 4th AvenueGreat coffee shop. Love their Coconut Chai Tea Latte.
Amazing french bakery/chocolate/coffe shop. The best double baked almond croisstants, hot chocolate and coffee. In the summer they have feature sprtizer drinks which are amazing. Closed Sun and Mon
60 locals recommend
Thomas Haas
998 Harbourside DrAmazing french bakery/chocolate/coffe shop. The best double baked almond croisstants, hot chocolate and coffee. In the summer they have feature sprtizer drinks which are amazing. Closed Sun and Mon
Decent food, a little pricey but the top floor has a great view of false creek and the marina. Its kind of romantic
103 locals recommend
The Sandbar Seafood Restaurant
1535 Johnston StreetDecent food, a little pricey but the top floor has a great view of false creek and the marina. Its kind of romantic
One of my favourite restaurants in the city, fantastic appetizers, usually all I order. Make some of the best cocktails in the city
44 locals recommend
Calabash Bistro
428 Carrall StOne of my favourite restaurants in the city, fantastic appetizers, usually all I order. Make some of the best cocktails in the city
Proabbly my favourite Italian food in the city. Pastas are handmade, and deliscious. recommend getting the Mozza Bar appetizer. Panna cotta was the best Ive ever had
36 locals recommend
Tavola
1829 Robson StProabbly my favourite Italian food in the city. Pastas are handmade, and deliscious. recommend getting the Mozza Bar appetizer. Panna cotta was the best Ive ever had
Love their true Italian pizza. Reasonably priced for the location and deliciious
112 locals recommend
Nicli Antica Pizzeria
3142 E Cordova StLove their true Italian pizza. Reasonably priced for the location and deliciious
Amazing noodles. Try the da-dan noodles, spicy tangy dumpling soup and the Xian-lan bo (soup dumplins). Featured on "You gotta eat here"
66 locals recommend
Peaceful Restaurant
43 E 5th AveAmazing noodles. Try the da-dan noodles, spicy tangy dumpling soup and the Xian-lan bo (soup dumplins). Featured on "You gotta eat here"
Le Ciigale - intimate french bistro, excellent food. I had the rabbit and it was pretty amazing
1961 W 4th Ave
1961 West 4th AvenueLe Ciigale - intimate french bistro, excellent food. I had the rabbit and it was pretty amazing
Everything Else
Delicious Spicy Lamb Pizza and poutine! Stand up comedy for $5 on Wednesdays and open mic night on Tuesdays. Definitely a local hangout
48 locals recommend
Corduroy Restaurant
1943 Cornwall AveDelicious Spicy Lamb Pizza and poutine! Stand up comedy for $5 on Wednesdays and open mic night on Tuesdays. Definitely a local hangout
Siegel's Bagels
1883 Cornwall AveOpen 24 hours, best rugoleh ever!
Reasonably priced, tasty Italian food. Does not take reservations and often has a lineup. The Burratta appetizers are amazing.
36 locals recommend
Trattoria
1850 W 4th AveReasonably priced, tasty Italian food. Does not take reservations and often has a lineup. The Burratta appetizers are amazing.
Closest wine shop to the apartment. Does not sell beer or liquor.
29 locals recommend
Kitsilano Wine Cellar
2239 W 4th AveClosest wine shop to the apartment. Does not sell beer or liquor.
Whole Foods Market
510 W 8th AveExcellent food, but expensive. Great smoothies
Great place to buy food and gifts and have wander around the island.
470 locals recommend
Granville Island Public Market
1689 Johnston StGreat place to buy food and gifts and have wander around the island.
Improv shows, can often just drop in on the weekends. Its about $10 I think and can be lots of fun. Great place to go after dinner
25 locals recommend
Vancouver TheatreSports™
1502 Duranleau StImprov shows, can often just drop in on the weekends. Its about $10 I think and can be lots of fun. Great place to go after dinner
Amazing place to buy fabric, especially for those who like to quilt. It isnt cheap though
The Cloth Shop
1551 Johnston StAmazing place to buy fabric, especially for those who like to quilt. It isnt cheap though
Cocktails galore, again really strong and creative
21 locals recommend
Revel Room Supper Club & Live Music Restaurant
238 Abbott StCocktails galore, again really strong and creative
Shoppers Drug Mart
1006 Homer StPharmacy, open late
Put on free community shows during the summer. Great place to be entertained and watch the sunset
7 locals recommend
Kitsilano Showboat
2300 Cornwall AvePut on free community shows during the summer. Great place to be entertained and watch the sunset
Largest saltwater pool around, 137 m, and looks over Kits beach and English Bay. $5 entry
145 locals recommend
Kitsilano Pool
2305 Cornwall AveLargest saltwater pool around, 137 m, and looks over Kits beach and English Bay. $5 entry
To the left of the museum is the dog beach! Less crowded with people but plenty of furry freinds running around
73 locals recommend
Vancouver Maritime Museum
1905 Ogden AveTo the left of the museum is the dog beach! Less crowded with people but plenty of furry freinds running around
Drinks & Nightlife
Bridges Restaurant
1696 Duranleau StDecent food, great patio in the summer overlooking false creek
Great place for cocktails, food menu limited. The cocktails are REAL cocktails; strong, creative and sexy. The ginger sidecar is a personal fave. $10 Burlesque show on Thursdays - AMAZING
250 locals recommend
The Keefer Bar
135 Keefer StGreat place for cocktails, food menu limited. The cocktails are REAL cocktails; strong, creative and sexy. The ginger sidecar is a personal fave. $10 Burlesque show on Thursdays - AMAZING
Good food, kiind of expensive, great patio but is always packed in summer. View of Kits beach
191 locals recommend
Local Kitsilano
2210 Cornwall AveGood food, kiind of expensive, great patio but is always packed in summer. View of Kits beach
Shopping
Plenty
2803 W BroadwayWest coast style all the way. Not cheap but nice.
Kate Frech - Womens boutique store. Lovely things, not cheap but really nice quality. Owner is great.
2352 W 4th Ave
2352 West 4th AvenueKate Frech - Womens boutique store. Lovely things, not cheap but really nice quality. Owner is great.