Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
This is one of our favorite patios on the Drive. You can usually find a sunny spot even on a busy day on Commercial. Everything is made from scratch - including the burger buns (a must try).
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Merchants Workshop
1590 Commercial DriveThis is one of our favorite patios on the Drive. You can usually find a sunny spot even on a busy day on Commercial. Everything is made from scratch - including the burger buns (a must try).
Our favorite Mexican restaurant. The tacos are to die for. Happy hour starts at 2 pm on weekends - try the queso fundido - it is an experience in itself.
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La Mezcaleria
1622 Commercial DrOur favorite Mexican restaurant. The tacos are to die for. Happy hour starts at 2 pm on weekends - try the queso fundido - it is an experience in itself.
A very short walk from our house. St. Augestines has a beer menu that will impress even the most discerning beer drinker. Great pub food and always a fun crowd.
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St. Augustine's
2360 Commercial DrA very short walk from our house. St. Augestines has a beer menu that will impress even the most discerning beer drinker. Great pub food and always a fun crowd.
This bakery is a block away from our house and you can smell the croissants. We also highly recommend their sandwiches. Note that they are closed on Sunday and Monday.
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Seasons Bakery
2879 Commercial DrThis bakery is a block away from our house and you can smell the croissants. We also highly recommend their sandwiches. Note that they are closed on Sunday and Monday.
If you are vegetarian or vegan, this is the place to check out. Great selection of vegetarian tacos, burritos and brunch items (all with a vegan option).
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Bandidas Taqueria
2781 Commercial DrIf you are vegetarian or vegan, this is the place to check out. Great selection of vegetarian tacos, burritos and brunch items (all with a vegan option).
This is an institution. Make sure you go ready to wait in line, but it will be worth it, we promise.
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Kishimoto Japanese Restaurant
2054 Commercial DrThis is an institution. Make sure you go ready to wait in line, but it will be worth it, we promise.
For a romantic dinner out, this is one of the best new restaurants in the City. Make sure you reserve as far in advance as possible.
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Osteria Savio Volpe
615 KingswayFor a romantic dinner out, this is one of the best new restaurants in the City. Make sure you reserve as far in advance as possible.
Parks & Nature
This is a popular park in Vancouver, and walking distance from our home. Make sure you check out the farmer's market on Summer Saturdays between 9 am and 2 pm.
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Trout Lake Beach
This is a popular park in Vancouver, and walking distance from our home. Make sure you check out the farmer's market on Summer Saturdays between 9 am and 2 pm.
Essentials
Safeway Broadway & Commercial
1780 E BroadwayCity Avenue Market
2279 Commercial DrDrinks & Nightlife
The upstairs patio is a hidden gem. Great for a Sunday afternoon drink.
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Falconetti's East Side Grill
1812 Commercial DriveThe upstairs patio is a hidden gem. Great for a Sunday afternoon drink.
This is our favorite brewery in the neighborhood. Great selection of beer. Make sure you try the pizza.
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Strathcona Brewing Company
895 E Hastings StThis is our favorite brewery in the neighborhood. Great selection of beer. Make sure you try the pizza.
Getting Around
This is a short walk from our house and an efficient/cost-effective way to get around our city.
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Commercial Platform 3 station
This is a short walk from our house and an efficient/cost-effective way to get around our city.
Entertainment & Activities
This is a retro bowling alley. Great for a family outing or a fun way to spend a Friday evening with a hot dog and a beer.
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Grandview Lanes
2195 Commercial DrThis is a retro bowling alley. Great for a family outing or a fun way to spend a Friday evening with a hot dog and a beer.