For locals and visitors alike eating in Vancouver during the Olympics and Para-Olympics will have it’s challenges. Obviously being downtown or close to any of the Olympic venues will see lots of people and most of the restaurants, bars, lounges are going to be busy. Vancouver has wonderful neighborhoods and if you’re a local this is an ideal time to explore your neighborhood or other neighborhoods outside of the downtown core.
Here is a compilation of the best places to eat and drink in some of the neighborhoods outside of downtown.
Kerrisdale Neighborhood
** All locations on the #41st Avenue bus line & the #16 Arbutus bus line
Gaia Bistro
2055 West 41st Avenue
Eat-in | Takeout
Tel: 604-568-5022
— Israeli/Mediterranean dishes for lunch and dinner
Fish Café
2053 West 41st Avenue
Eat-in | Takeout
Tel: 604-267-3474
— Fish and Seafood for lunch, dinner and brunch on weekends
Adonia Tea
2057 West 41st Avenue
Eat-in | Takes reservations
Tel: 604-261-0049
— Sandwiches and Afternoon Tea daily
Ajisai Sushi Bar
2081 West 42nd Avenue
Eat-in | Takeout
Tel: 604-266-1428
–Sushi, Sashimi and other Japanese specialties for lunch and dinner
Café Muse
2305 West 41st Avenue
Eat-in | Takeout
Tel: 604-568-2948
— Coffee, tea, baked goods and Sandwiches all day long.
Café Artigiano
2154 West 41st Avenue
Eat-in | Takeout
Tel: 604-267-1008
— Coffee, tea, baked goods and Sandwiches all day long.
Secret Garden Tea Company
5559 West Boulevard
Eat-in | Takes reservations
Tel: 604-261-3070
— Sandwiches and Afternoon Tea daily
Stock Up
6019 West Boulevard
Eat-in | Takeout
Tel: 604-266-4527
— Soups and Sandwiches, daytime only.
Compiled by: Richard Wolak