Guidebook for Vancouver
Food Scene
A cozy mainstay in the neighbourhood, the place recently stepped up their game and hired a chef who knows a thing or two about good pub food. Excellent brunch & regular dinner features. Comfort Food.
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The Cheese Inn
4585 Dunbar StreetA cozy mainstay in the neighbourhood, the place recently stepped up their game and hired a chef who knows a thing or two about good pub food. Excellent brunch & regular dinner features. Comfort Food.
Want something a little fancier? Handi has a tasty selection of indian food with excellent service. One of our favourites is the Fish Coconut curry paired with Garlic Naan! http://www.handicuisine.com
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Handi Grill
3618 West BroadwayWant something a little fancier? Handi has a tasty selection of indian food with excellent service. One of our favourites is the Fish Coconut curry paired with Garlic Naan! http://www.handicuisine.com
Delicious specialty rolls and inexpensive lunch and dinner deals. Our favourites include the Crunch roll, Spicy Girl roll and spicy miso udon.
Dream Sushi
4385 Dunbar StreetDelicious specialty rolls and inexpensive lunch and dinner deals. Our favourites include the Crunch roll, Spicy Girl roll and spicy miso udon.
Subway
5218 Joyce StQuick and cheap meals, open late on weekends.
Good espresso, lattes, etc., baked goods, sandwiches, wraps, salads and more, all made in-house at this family friendly cafe. Yes, that means there are children there, but you can take your meal to go
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Kokopelli Café Ltd.
4593 Dunbar StGood espresso, lattes, etc., baked goods, sandwiches, wraps, salads and more, all made in-house at this family friendly cafe. Yes, that means there are children there, but you can take your meal to go
Mega-chain coffee house, if you like it, you like it... if you don't, there are two other coffee shops within a few blocks.
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Starbucks
8002 Granville StMega-chain coffee house, if you like it, you like it... if you don't, there are two other coffee shops within a few blocks.
Cute little family-run cafe with a quieter atmosphere than Kokopelli. Sandwiches, soup, baked goods and decent coffee.
Beantown Coffee House
4231 Dunbar StreetCute little family-run cafe with a quieter atmosphere than Kokopelli. Sandwiches, soup, baked goods and decent coffee.
Family-run mainstay pizzeria with Fast take-out service. Or, eat in and enjoy the cozy old-timey decor. Serves alcohol. Large selection of pizzas with interesting toppings, or build your own.
Brick Oven Pizzeria
4265 Dunbar StFamily-run mainstay pizzeria with Fast take-out service. Or, eat in and enjoy the cozy old-timey decor. Serves alcohol. Large selection of pizzas with interesting toppings, or build your own.
Cozy, family-run cafe with delicious crepes, sandwiches, soup and baked goods. About a 10-15 minute walk from the house.
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Crepe & Cafe
3500 W 41st AveCozy, family-run cafe with delicious crepes, sandwiches, soup and baked goods. About a 10-15 minute walk from the house.
Everything Else
Want a bit of quiet time with some books? The library is just a couple of blocks away.
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Vancouver Public Library, Dunbar Branch
4515 Dunbar StWant a bit of quiet time with some books? The library is just a couple of blocks away.
24 hour convenience store with all the usual products and necessary items for your 3AM cravings. Also has Slurpies/Slushies if you are here on a hot day and need some ice cold sugary refreshment.
Mac's
4464 Dunbar St24 hour convenience store with all the usual products and necessary items for your 3AM cravings. Also has Slurpies/Slushies if you are here on a hot day and need some ice cold sugary refreshment.
If you are staying long enough to need to do laundry, this laundromat is only a few blocks away and easy walking distance.
G & S Laundromat & Drycleaning
If you are staying long enough to need to do laundry, this laundromat is only a few blocks away and easy walking distance.
Essentials
Stong's has been in the 'hood since the 1930s. Fresh quality meat and seafood, great deli, large selection of cheeses that rivals specialty shops. Employees are friendly and competent. Open until 12AM
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Stong's Market
2150 Dollarton HwyStong's has been in the 'hood since the 1930s. Fresh quality meat and seafood, great deli, large selection of cheeses that rivals specialty shops. Employees are friendly and competent. Open until 12AM
Lower prices than the higher-end Stong's Market. Decent selection of asian cooking ingredients.
Dunbar Produce
4355 Dunbar StLower prices than the higher-end Stong's Market. Decent selection of asian cooking ingredients.
Cheaper than Stong's, with not as much selection on the gourmet side of things, but they have a bakery and make fresh bread and baked goods daily. 10-15 minutes walk from the house.
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Marketplace IGA
3535 West 41st AvenueCheaper than Stong's, with not as much selection on the gourmet side of things, but they have a bakery and make fresh bread and baked goods daily. 10-15 minutes walk from the house.
Shopping
Cold Beer & Wine store open from 11am - 11pm, 7 days a week. Good selection with slightly higher prices than the government run store down the street.
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JAK'S Beer Wine Spirits
2658 Granville StCold Beer & Wine store open from 11am - 11pm, 7 days a week. Good selection with slightly higher prices than the government run store down the street.
Carson Books & Records
4340 Main StGood selection of used books if you need some new reading material.
Drinks & Nightlife
Sports bar open until 2AM with tasty lunch and dinner, good beer selection and daily specials. Brunch on weekends. Excellent large heated patio.
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The Dunbar Public House
4497 Dunbar StSports bar open until 2AM with tasty lunch and dinner, good beer selection and daily specials. Brunch on weekends. Excellent large heated patio.