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.
Oakridge Neighborhood
** All locations within a mile radius of Canada Line at Oakridge Station
Starbucks
5504 Cambie Street
Eat-in | Takeout
Tel: 604-321-1042
–Coffee, Tea, Sweets, Sandwiches and wifi
Anna’s Cake House
5510 Cambie Street
Takeout
Tel: 604-325-8214
— pastries and cakes
Dot Desserts
5556 Cambie Street
Eat-in | Takeout
— Japanese style desserts open afternoons thru late nights.
Omnitsky’s
5866 Cambie Street,
Eat-in | Takeout
— Great place for sandwiches for lunch
Samurai Sushi
5888 Cambie Street
Eat-in | Takeout
— Sushi and sashimi for lunch and dinner
Blenz Coffee
inside Oakridge Centre
650 West 41st Avenue
Takeout
— Coffee, Tea, Sweets
Vivo Gelato
inside Oakridge Centre
650 West 41st Avenue
Eat-in | Takeout
— Gelato and shakes
Jugo Juice
Inside Oakridge Station
650 West 41st Avenue
Takeout
–fresh juices to go
Teriyaki Experience
Food court inside Oakridge Centre
Eat-in | Takeout
–healthier Japanese stirfry during mall hours
Curry Express
Food court inside Oakridge Centre
Eat-in | Takeout
— Indian food during mall hours
Naava Cuisine
Inside Jewish Community Centre
950 West 41st Avenue
Eat-in | Takeout
Tel: 604-257-5111
— Kosher sandwiches, wraps and other tasty treats for breakfast, lunch and dinner
Kaplan’s Deli
5775 Oak Street
Eat-in | Takeout
Tel: 604-263-2625
–Great place for sandwiches, matza ball soup and cinnamon buns for lunch and dinner.
Shaughnessy Restaurant
5251 Oak Street
Eat-in | Takes reservations
Tel: 604-261-0011
— great spot to escape for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch.
Seasons in the Park
Queen Elizabeth Park
Eat-in | Takes reservations
Tel: 604-874-8008
— fine dining at the top of the park for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch
Compiled by: Richard Wolak