Noel & Lindsay's Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
Our favs in order: Absinthe Bistro, Kishimoto, JamJar, La Mezcaleria, Cabrito.
Best sushi and friendliest service on the East Side of Vancouver. Always busy!
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Kishimoto Japanese Restaurant
2054 Commercial DrBest sushi and friendliest service on the East Side of Vancouver. Always busy!
Lively atmosphere, friendly service, tasty authentic Mexican food and drink. Try the fondue - it's delish!
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La Mezcaleria
1622 Commercial DrLively atmosphere, friendly service, tasty authentic Mexican food and drink. Try the fondue - it's delish!
Very tasty Spanish tapas and drinks. Friendly service, small portions, and a tad pricey.
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Cabrito - Tapas Bebidas
2270 Commercial DrVery tasty Spanish tapas and drinks. Friendly service, small portions, and a tad pricey.
Classic East Van vegetarian stalwart. Play area for kids and tasty breakfast, smoothies, burgers, organic ales, and baked goods. Late night events like Poetry slams and live music.
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Cafe Deux Soleils
2096 Commercial DrClassic East Van vegetarian stalwart. Play area for kids and tasty breakfast, smoothies, burgers, organic ales, and baked goods. Late night events like Poetry slams and live music.
Bandidas Taqueria
2781 Commercial DrTasty veggie Mexican fare with enormous portions.
Tangent Café
2095 Commercial DrBig breakfasts!
Be sure to arrive early; this delicious pizza place is always packed.
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Via Tevere Pizzeria
1190 Victoria DrBe sure to arrive early; this delicious pizza place is always packed.
Addis Cafe
2017 Commercial DrDelicious Ethiopian cuisine with friendly service.
Harambe Ethiopian Restaurant
2149 Commercial DrDelicious Ethiopian cuisine with friendly service.
Carthage Cafe
1851 Commercial DrAwesome burgers, fries, and milkshakes,
Sit upstairs on the 2nd floor patio overlooking the city. Thursday night is reggae night. Live music most nights.
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Falconetti's East Side Grill
1812 Commercial DriveSit upstairs on the 2nd floor patio overlooking the city. Thursday night is reggae night. Live music most nights.
JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
3010 Main StOur local. Great coffee.
J N & Z Deli
1729 Commercial DrExcellent selection of deli meats.
Mexican burritos, bowls, and chips. Quality has declined in recent years.
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Red Burrito
1700 Commercial DrMexican burritos, bowls, and chips. Quality has declined in recent years.
Continental Coffee
1806 Commercial DrLong time established coffee shop on the Drive
Prado Cafe
1938 Commercial DrHip, tasty drip, and free wifi
Havana Vancouver
1212 Commercial DrBest brunch on the Drive!
Great for families. Tasty pizza but we love the Famoso salad the most.
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Famoso Neapolitan Pizzeria - Commercial Drive
1380 Commercial DrGreat for families. Tasty pizza but we love the Famoso salad the most.
Jamjar Canteen
2290 Commercial DrAwesome Lebanese food and tasty cocktails.
Best pizza on The Drive. Neapolitan-style pizza with a thin crust and soft chewy dough.
La Pache Pizza
2082 Commercial DrBest pizza on The Drive. Neapolitan-style pizza with a thin crust and soft chewy dough.
Falconetti's East Side Grill
1812 Commercial DriveAn excellent spot for Date Night. Absinthe Food is the #2 rated restaurant in all of Vancouver and it's on Commercial Drive! We LOVE the owners because their service is warm and friendly and the food is amazing.
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Absinthe Bistro
952 Commercial DrAn excellent spot for Date Night. Absinthe Food is the #2 rated restaurant in all of Vancouver and it's on Commercial Drive! We LOVE the owners because their service is warm and friendly and the food is amazing.
Essentials
Bright, clean, and popular grocery store packed with fresh and inexpensive selection of wholesome organic and non-organic groceries.
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City Avenue Market
2279 Commercial DrBright, clean, and popular grocery store packed with fresh and inexpensive selection of wholesome organic and non-organic groceries.
Long-time grocery store with a good selection of bulk foods and natural products.
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Dollar Grocers Ltd
2210 Commercial DrLong-time grocery store with a good selection of bulk foods and natural products.
Safeway Broadway & Commercial
1780 E BroadwayWashing Wells
1910 Commercial DrCoin operated laundry.
Open early and late. You can find pretty much everything you'd need, including a post office.
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Shoppers Drug Mart
1006 Homer StOpen early and late. You can find pretty much everything you'd need, including a post office.
Super Valu
1645 E 1st AveOpen 24hrs!
Getting Around
커머셜-브로드웨이
Skytrain to downtown Vancouver, or East to Burnaby.
99 B-Line to UBC
Drinks & Nightlife
East Van micro-brewery with a relaxed tasting room. Call to enquire about a brewery tour.
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Off the Rail Brewing
1351 Adanac StEast Van micro-brewery with a relaxed tasting room. Call to enquire about a brewery tour.
St. Augustine's
2360 Commercial Dr60+ beers on tap. Sports on TV and good bar food. Always packed.
Bomber Brewing
1488 Adanac StAnother East Van micro-brewery across the street from Off The Rail.
Another East Van micro-brewery with award-winning beers and a tasting room. Try their Craft Lager.
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Parallel 49 Brewing Company
1950 Triumph StAnother East Van micro-brewery with award-winning beers and a tasting room. Try their Craft Lager.
Storm Brewing LTD.
310 Commercial DriveSuch good beer. Growlers only :)
Strange Fellows Brewing Company
1345 Clark DrStorm Crow Tavern
1305 Commercial DrEntertainment & Activities
Grandview Lanes
2195 Commercial DrClassic bowling alley with a glow-in-the-dark lanes upstairs.
Rio Theatre
1660 E BroadwaySecond-run films and festivals. Beer served.
Trout Lake Community Centre
3360 Victoria DrFitness centre.
Britannia Community Services Centre - Info Centre
1661 Napier StFitness centre and pool.
Do you like it hot? Then Bikram's yoga is for you. 90 minute classes 4-5 classes per day.
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Bikram's Yoga College-India
1109 Commercial DrDo you like it hot? Then Bikram's yoga is for you. 90 minute classes 4-5 classes per day.
Parks & Nature
Closest place to watch the sunset from a picnic blanket. Tennis courts and an open field.
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McSpadden Park
2125 Victoria DrClosest place to watch the sunset from a picnic blanket. Tennis courts and an open field.
Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings. A great place for a walk or a workout in the fitness centre.
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Trout Lake Beach
Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings. A great place for a walk or a workout in the fitness centre.
그랜드뷰 공원
1657 Charles StWaterpark for kids, people-watching for everyone else.
Arts & Culture
Historic Theatre, The Cultch
1895 Venables St