Freddie’s List: Vancouver, BC
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Avo House Japanese Cuisine (West End)
Good for: Flavorful & elegantly presented Japanese cuisine
Price: $$
Atmosphere/Amenities: Indoor seating only
Freddie's recs:
• Teriyaki bentou (pictured above)
• Tuna avocado salad
• More food recs TBD...
B House Restaurant (North Commercial Drive)
Good for: Delicious and elegantly crafted fusion cuisine
Price: $$ (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!
Bâtard Bakery (Fraser Street)
Good for: French-inspired sandwich & pastry creations
Price: $$
Atmosphere/Amenities:
Freddie's recs:
• French beef dip (pictured above): coffee-crusted roast beef served hot on ficelle French loaf with fresh mixed greens
Best Bite Donair (Downtown)
Good for: Best poutine ever.
Price: $$
Atmosphere/Amenities: Indoor & limited outdoor (sidewalk) seating
Freddie's recs:
• Poutine donair with lamb (get that special sauce!)
Bomber Brewing (East Van)
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…
Brassneck Brewery (Mount Pleasant)
Good for: craft beer
Price: $$
Atmosphere/Amenities:
Freddie's recs:
• Try the Farmhouse Saison or the Klutz Kolsch for starters… 🍻✨
Cafe Dang Anh (Victoria)
Good for: Awesome Vietnamese street food
Price: $$
Atmosphere/Amenities: Friendly service, open late, CASH ONLY
Freddie's recs:
• Pho tai lan (beef noodle soup, pictured above)
• Cha gio (fried spring rolls)
Cafe Medina (Downtown)
Good for:
Price: $$$
Atmosphere/Amenities: Indoor & outdoor seating,
Freddie's recs:
• Fricassé with braised short ribs, two sunny eggs, arugula, caramelized onions, smoked cheddar, roasted potatoes & grilled foccacia.
• Liège waffles with caramel raspberry syrup
Caffè Soccavo (North Commercial Drive)
Good for: Morning latté, pizza slices & Italian pastries.
Price: $$
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!
Chewie’s Chicken & Biscuits (Kitsilano)
Good for: Fried chicken biscuit sandwiches
Price: $$
Atmosphere/Amenities: Friendly staff, cool & quirky vibe; follow the yellow brick road to their back patio for the full al fresco experience.
Freddie's recs:
• Hot Mumma Chicken Benny is the one to try!
Chinatown BBQ (Chinatown)
Good for: Some of the best Chinese food in Vancouver
Price: $$
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
Downlow Chicken Shack (North Commercial Drive)
Good for: Legendary friend chicken sandwiches
Price: $$
Atmosphere/Amenities: Dynamic/energetic & friendly vibe; order online to beat the line!
Freddie's recs:
• Classic Sandwich
• More mouth-watering recs TBD!
Earnest Ice Cream (Frances St., Fraser St., North Van, Quebec St.)
Good for: ice cream
Price: $$
Atmosphere/Amenities:
Freddie's recs:
• Whiskey Hazelnut & Salted Caramel
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Grounds for Coffee (Greektown, North Commercial Drive)
Good for:
Price: $$
Atmosphere/Amenities:
Freddie's recs:
• Cinnamon buns dipped in your favorite espresso drink – marvelous.
• Other recs TBD!
La Grotta Del Formaggio (South Commercial Drive)
Good for: Made-to-order gourmet sandwiches
Price: $$
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…
Lucky’s Doughnuts (Downtown, Kitsilano, Mount Pleasant)
Good for:
Price: $$
Atmosphere/Amenities: Indoor + limited open-air seating,
Freddie's recs:
• Earl Grey & Lavender, Berry Berliner(s), PBJ, Strawberry Rhubarb, Raspberry Old Fashioned + hot chocolate
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Revolver (Gastown)
Good for: Fair-trade coffee & espresso drinks made fresh-to-order
Price: $$
Atmosphere/Amenities: Multiple seating rooms, chill vibe.
Freddie's recs:
• Coffee flights (pictured above)
• More delicious recs TBD!
Superflux Beer Company (Strathcona/East Van)
Good for: Experimental craft beers & savory snacks
Price: $$
Atmosphere/Amenities: Hip, bright & airy; indoor & outdoor seating
Freddie's recs:
• Anything from their “Creamery” series… Just, wow.
• Colour & Shape IPA, Superflux Lager
• Mac Hot Dog
Strange Fellows Brewing (East Van)
Good for: craft beer
Price: $$ (Happy Hour Mon-Thurs 12-4)
Atmosphere/Amenities: Friendly & casual vibe,
Freddie's recs:
• Talisman Pale Ale is a winner!
The Bench Bakehouse (North Commercial Drive)
Good for: Gourmet bakery items & weekend bread specials
Price: $$
Atmosphere/Amenities: Efficient & friendly vibe, reasonable prices
Freddie's recs:
• Butter croissants
• Seeded ciabatta rolls are an exceptional value
• Even more diverse bread selection on the weekends…
• Try the day-old breads as well! (We’re partial to their rye.)
Tonkotsu Ramen Tsukiya (Kingsway/West End)
Good for: Possibly the best ramen in Vancouver!
Price: $$
Atmosphere/Amenities: Indoor seating only, spotless interior
Freddie's recs:
• Tonkotsu shoyu ramen (pictured above)
• Gyoza
VanLove Sushi (West End)
Good for: Some of the best sushi Vancouver has to offer
Price: $$
Atmosphere/Amenities: Friendly owners, limited indoor & outdoor seating, love in the food! 💕
Freddie's recs:
• Try any of their salmon-based creations…
Via Tevere Pizzeria (East Van)
Good for: Authentic thin-crust, wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizza — just awesome.
Price: $$
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. 😘
Wang’s Shanghai Cuisine (East Van)
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