Freddie’s List: Vancouver, BC

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Avo House Japanese Cuisine (West End)

Pictured: Teriyaki chicken bentou

Good for: Flavorful & elegantly presented Japanese cuisine

Price: $$

Atmosphere/Amenities: Indoor seating only

Freddie's recs:

• Teriyaki bentou (pictured above)

• Tuna avocado salad

• More food recs TBD...

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B House Restaurant (North Commercial Drive)

Pictured: Braised pork taco

Good for: Delicious and elegantly crafted fusion cuisine

Price: $$ (happy hour 3-6 daily)

Atmosphere/Amenities: Indoor & limited open-air seating

Freddie's recs:

• Braised pork taco & “B Simple” garlic & chili flake jalapeño chicken wings during happy hour

• Jumbo red shrimps salad roll

• Their benny is next on Freddie’s list to try!

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Bâtard Bakery (Fraser Street)

Pictured: French beef dip au jus

Good for: French-inspired sandwich & pastry creations

Price: $$

Atmosphere/Amenities:

Freddie's recs:

• French beef dip (pictured above): coffee-crusted roast beef served hot on ficelle French loaf with fresh mixed greens

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Best Bite Donair (Downtown)

(photo by Google user Ron Nguyen)

Good for: Best poutine ever.

Price: $$

Atmosphere/Amenities: Indoor & limited outdoor (sidewalk) seating

Freddie's recs:

• Poutine donair with lamb (get that special sauce!)

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Bomber Brewing (East Van)

Pictured (from right to left): Miramar IPA, Low-key Kolsch, Blackberry Lemon Sour, Skyline Lager

Good for: craft beer

Price: $

Atmosphere/Amenities: Casual open-air vibe, online ordering also available

Freddie's recs:

• Flights!

• Go for the Hazy IPA if they have it…

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Brassneck Brewery (Mount Pleasant)

(photo by Google user Nar_East_Van_Ghu)

Good for: craft beer

Price: $$

Atmosphere/Amenities:

Freddie's recs:

• Try the Farmhouse Saison or the Klutz Kolsch for starters… 🍻✨

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Cafe Dang Anh (Victoria)

Pictured: Pho tai lan beef noodle soup

Good for: Awesome Vietnamese street food

Price: $$

Atmosphere/Amenities: Friendly service, open late, CASH ONLY

Freddie's recs:

• Pho tai lan (beef noodle soup, pictured above)

• Cha gio (fried spring rolls)

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Cafe Medina (Downtown)

Pictured: Liège waffle with lavender chocolate syrup

Good for:

Price: $$$

Atmosphere/Amenities: Indoor & outdoor seating,

Freddie's recs:

• Fricassé with braised short ribs, two sunny eggs, arugula, caramelized onions, smoked cheddar, roasted potatoes & grilled foccacia.

• Liège waffles with caramel raspberry syrup

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Caffè Soccavo (North Commercial Drive)

(photo by Caffè Soccavo)

Good for: Morning latté, pizza slices & Italian pastries.

Price: $$

Atmosphere/Amenities: Limited outdoor seating, casual local vibe.

Freddie's recs:

• Honestly you could snack your way through their whole menu. 😋

• Their panini are next on Freddie’s list to try!

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Chewie’s Chicken & Biscuits (Kitsilano)

Pictured: Hot mumma benny in all its glory.

Good for: Fried chicken biscuit sandwiches

Price: $$

Atmosphere/Amenities: Friendly staff, cool & quirky vibe; follow the yellow brick road to their back patio for the full al fresco experience.

Freddie's recs:

• Hot Mumma Chicken Benny is the one to try!

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Chinatown BBQ (Chinatown)

Pictured: BBQ pork & duck noodle soup

Good for: Some of the best Chinese food in Vancouver

Price: $$

Atmosphere/Amenities: Friendly service, indoor seating only

Freddie's recs:

• BBQ Pork in soup or over rice

• Side of gailan (Chinese broccoli) in crisp roasted garlic oil

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Downlow Chicken Shack (North Commercial Drive)

Pictured: Classic fried chicken sandwich

Good for: Legendary friend chicken sandwiches

Price: $$

Atmosphere/Amenities: Dynamic/energetic & friendly vibe; order online to beat the line!

Freddie's recs:

• Classic Sandwich

• More mouth-watering recs TBD!

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Earnest Ice Cream (Frances St., Fraser St., North Van, Quebec St.)

(photo by Earnest Ice Cream)

Grounds for Coffee (Greektown, North Commercial Drive)

Pictured: Cinnamon bun

Good for:

Price: $$

Atmosphere/Amenities:

Freddie's recs:

• Cinnamon buns dipped in your favorite espresso drink – marvelous.

• Other recs TBD!

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La Grotta Del Formaggio (South Commercial Drive)

(photo by La Grotta Del Formaggio)

Good for: Made-to-order gourmet sandwiches

Price: $$

Atmosphere/Amenities: Helpful service, limited indoor seating

Freddie's recs:

• Il Ricco and Foccacio Turkey are both worth trying, but depends what you’re in the mood for…

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Lucky’s Doughnuts (Downtown, Kitsilano, Mount Pleasant)

Pictured: Hot chocolate

Good for:

Price: $$

Atmosphere/Amenities: Indoor + limited open-air seating,

Freddie's recs:

• Earl Grey & Lavender, Berry Berliner(s), PBJ, Strawberry Rhubarb, Raspberry Old Fashioned + hot chocolate

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Revolver (Gastown)

(photo by Google user Stephen Harlan)

Good for: Fair-trade coffee & espresso drinks made fresh-to-order

Price: $$

Atmosphere/Amenities: Multiple seating rooms, chill vibe.

Freddie's recs:

• Coffee flights (pictured above)

• More delicious recs TBD!

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Superflux Beer Company (Strathcona/East Van)

Pictured: Mac Dog

Good for: Experimental craft beers & savory snacks

Price: $$

Atmosphere/Amenities: Hip, bright & airy; indoor & outdoor seating

Freddie's recs:

• Anything from their “Creamery” series… Just, wow.

• Colour & Shape IPA, Superflux Lager

• Mac Hot Dog

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Strange Fellows Brewing (East Van)

Pictured: Hot pretzel with stoneground mustard

Good for: craft beer

Price: $$ (Happy Hour Mon-Thurs 12-4)

Atmosphere/Amenities: Friendly & casual vibe,

Freddie's recs:

• Talisman Pale Ale is a winner!

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The Bench Bakehouse (North Commercial Drive)

Pictured: Butter croissant & blueberry custard tart

Good for: Gourmet bakery items & weekend bread specials

Price: $$

Atmosphere/Amenities: Efficient & friendly vibe, reasonable prices

Freddie's recs:

• Butter croissants

• Seeded ciabatta rolls are an exceptional value

• Even more diverse bread selection on the weekends…

• Try the day-old breads as well! (We’re partial to their rye.)

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Tonkotsu Ramen Tsukiya (Kingsway/West End)

Pictured: Tonkotsu shoyu ramen

Good for: Possibly the best ramen in Vancouver!

Price: $$

Atmosphere/Amenities: Indoor seating only, spotless interior

Freddie's recs:

• Tonkotsu shoyu ramen (pictured above)

• Gyoza

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VanLove Sushi (West End)

Pictured: Salmon & tuna maki rolls

Good for: Some of the best sushi Vancouver has to offer

Price: $$

Atmosphere/Amenities: Friendly owners, limited indoor & outdoor seating, love in the food! 💕

Freddie's recs:

• Try any of their salmon-based creations…

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Via Tevere Pizzeria (East Van)

(photo by Via Tevere Pizzeria)

Good for: Authentic thin-crust, wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizza — just awesome.

Price: $$

Atmosphere/Amenities: No reservations, online ordering also available for take-out.

Freddie's recs:

• The Margherita is a winner, but try the Prosciutto e Funghi if you’re feeling more adventurous. 😘

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Wang’s Shanghai Cuisine (East Van)

Pictured: Dandan noodles

Good for: Authentic Shanghainese cuisine

Price: $$

Atmosphere/Amenities: Indoor seating, casual atmosphere, CASH ONLY

Freddie's recs:

• Xiao long bao soup dumplings are a must-try

• Pan-fried dumplings

• Sliced beef noodle soup

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