• Nemesis (GNW Location) - Ranked #1 Coffee Shop in Canada • Earnest Ice Cream (Multiple Locations) - Local staple for small-batch ice cream • Cowdog (Kitsilano) - Known for their matcha, no tipping culture, and great vibes • Oidé Coffee (Near Granville Island) - Quality coffee, Japanese-inspired minimal aesthetic • Nizu Coffee (Downtown) - Japanese-inspired drinks, food, and desserts
• Their There (Kitsilano) - Chef-driven brunch spot from the Michelin-starred AnnaLena team • Jam Cafe (Kitsilano & Downtown) - Indulgent brunch classics and generous portions • Bam Bam (Downtown) - Hot new modern-nostalgia spot from the Nemesis team • Fable Kitchen (Kitsilano) - Elevated comfort food, farm to table • Cafe Medina (Downtown) - Vancouver staple known for Mediterranean-inspired brunch
• Phnom Penh (Chinatown) - Vancouver institution known for Cambodian-Vietnamese comfort food • Go Fish (Near Granville Island) - Best fish & chips with casual waterfront setting • Bun Cha Ca Hoang Yen (East Vancouver) - Local fav for Vietnamese fish cake noodle soup • Big Way Hot Pot (Multiple Locations) - Build-your-own hotpot, open late night • Ramen Danbo (Multiple Locations) - Customizable ramen spot with rich tonotsu broth
• Ahn and Chi (Mount Pleasant) - Modern Vietnamese food, lively atmosphere, and great cocktails • Lunch Lady (East Vancouver) - Vancouver outpost of the famous Ho Chi Minh City original, made known by Anthony Bourdain and President Obama • Raisu (Kitsilano) - Japanese sharing plates, quality ingredients, and a cozy izakaya-style setting • Dinesty Dumpling House (Downtown & Richmond) - Soup dumplings, noodles, and Taiwanese comfort food • Song (by Kin Kao) (Mount Pleasant) - Modern Thai known for bold flavours and lively atmosphere Check out the Michelin Guide for other notable restaurants!
• Bar Tartare (Gastown) - Natural wine, small plates by rotating chefs, lively communal outdoor seating • Batch Kits (Kitsilano) - Beers and natural wine on a classic Kits Beach patio vibe • Bar Bravo (East Vancouver) - Seafood bites, great martinis, and cocktails • Good Thief (Mount Pleasant) - Vietnamese-inspired spot from the Anh and Chi team with cocktails and bold flavours • The Watson (Mount Pleasant) - Creative drinks, great happy hour, and a fun late-night crowd
• Quarry Rock - An easy scenic hike with beautiful ocean and mountain views in Deep Cove • Stanley Park Seawall - Vancouver's iconic waterfront walk or bike route around Stanley Park • False Creek Seawall - A long, scenic waterfront path connecting Kitsilano, Granville Island, Olympic Village, and Downtown • Pacific Spirit Regional Park - Large peaceful forest trails right by UBC/wedding venue • Grouse Grind - Vancouver rite of passage. A very steep, challenging hike for those up for a real workout
• Kitsilano Beach - Classic Vancouver beach known for beach volleyball, mountain views, and a lively summer scene • English Bay Beach - Downtown waterfront beach perfect for sunset, people-watching, and easy access to the West End • Deep Cove - Scenic waterfront village worth the trip for kayaking, ocean views, and a slower pace
• Granville Island - Popular waterfront area for the public market, artisan shops, & easy ferry access around False Creek • Kitsilano - One of the best all-around neighbourhoods to explore, with Kits Beach, shopping along 4th Ave, and plenty of food spots • Main St - Best for vintage shopping, coffee shops, unique stores, and top restaurants • Mount Pleasant - Creative area known for breweries, cafés, and a fun local feel • West End - Central area near English Bay and Stanley Park, with beach access, restaurants, and easy walking distance to downtown shopping • Yaletown - Modern downtown area known for patios, restaurants, bars, and a nice walk along the seawall • Gastown - Historic district, known for cobblestone streets, the Steam Clock, boutiques, cafés, and cocktail bars • The Shipyards - Waterfront area in North Vancouver with skyline views, a scenic boardwalk, casual food spots, and a lively market-style atmosphere (tip: you can easily take the Sea Bus from downtown)