Suggestions for Dining and Drinking near Downtown Eastside, Vancouver

Adam N. • July 16, 2016Delightful little restaurant with a nice farm-to-table concept. Dale remains the best bartender in Vancouver. Good local beer selection, too.

Annie P. • April 9, 2018Banana bread with cinnamon ricotta at brunch is a surprising treat, delicious!

Shawn P. • August 7, 2014The chicken club is one of the best sandwiches anywhere, ever. Great baked goods too!

Michelle L. • May 16, 2013Vanilla and lavender syrups are complimentary with your drink!

Adam J. • October 12, 2014The Albacore Tuna Ceviche is really tasty. Great way to start the night.

Casey L. • November 4, 2020Delicious on everything. Highly recommended Omu-rice with beef sauce and these beef belly sandwiches!!!!!

Kari F. • October 21, 2017Stopped in for a drink and appetizer while waiting for a table at Ask for Luigi. Great cocktails & wine list. Order the steak tartare - the best. Service is top notch, very friendly and accommodating!

Marnie M. • September 23, 2016Great music venue and event space. Amazing brunch menu! Frittata, bennies, waffles oh my! This menu caters to all kinds of dietary needs, organic & delicious! Just wait until you taste their desserts!

Bill T. • December 30, 2010Have their pie of the day. Always delicious and homemade. Country fried steak goes well with that as main course.

Mary L. • July 28, 2018Service is top-notch and the food is out of this world. The famed house brisket is a must and the ribs were done to perfection. Don't miss the jalapeño hot links and freshly fried chicharrón either!

Nada C. • November 10, 2013The chicken penne was hearty and delicious :) ask the guys who run the restaurant for a background of the place and be prepared to be very impressed with the dedication of this social enterprise!

Jackie W. • January 3, 2016Extremely underrated spot in Gastown. Super cozy and cute. Great food and coffee as well.

Scott R. • September 29, 2016"Top shelf" daiquiri with mezcal is the best I've ever had.

Joel • August 27, 2019Super fun place for games and cheap beer

Maryam S. • March 1, 2016Had the medium roast Americano! The music , atmosphere and coffee , all are awesome !

Luana A. • August 11, 2013Nice place, with gorgeous waiters! The oysters are amazing! Also try the lobster!!!!

Campbell M. • September 17, 2015Grilled cheese sandwiches! (It's basically all they do)👍👌

Torzin S • September 17, 2023Nice coffee roaster but limited seat to sit and sample.

Arash N. • July 9, 2015Love me some strawberry coconut! Great juice here.

Glenn • December 9, 2012Beer made on site & pretty good jazz too!!!!

Elnur A. • September 1, 2014Service is a bit lousy but nice patio at the back makes up for it

Gloria J. • June 13, 2015Good food! The buns are $6 each and the sandwiches comes in a large or small...large is $10. There's seating in the main area and upstairs.

T B. • April 7, 2010The terrine is really really really good!

Tiffany C. • February 21, 2015Their organic milk soft serve itself is awesome and unique! Light milk flavor and not sweet:) even without toppings it's good

Parker W. • June 29, 2010Wonderful Ethiopian food. Get a veggie combo and add a meat dish. The Kitfo is to die for, and the Yebeg Alicha Wot is great. No wine or beer.

Roberto • June 20, 2021Pizza here is tasty as. Thin base, topping right to the edges… $4 a slice. Boom!

The Province • September 27, 2010"Good pie -- lemon meringue pie, Boston cream pie, every kind of pie." More at link below.

Anthony J. • August 7, 2013A little bit rough neighborhood but once you are inside it is a great little place to chill. Love the spritzer drinks very refreshing.