Food Scene
Very good, homemade food. Busy on weekends (less busy on weekdays)
35 locals recommend
Red Umbrella Cafe
1707 Davie StVery good, homemade food. Busy on weekends (less busy on weekdays)
JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
3010 Main StMy favourite neighbourhood restaurant. Italian. Always busy and always delicious. Make a reservation, or ask for bar seating if it's busy.
36 locals recommend
Tavola
1829 Robson StMy favourite neighbourhood restaurant. Italian. Always busy and always delicious. Make a reservation, or ask for bar seating if it's busy.
Great pizza. Always busy. Local hangout. No reservations. Quick turnover of tables. Write your name on the chalkboard and wander around until your table is ready.
209 locals recommend
Nook
1525 Yew StGreat pizza. Always busy. Local hangout. No reservations. Quick turnover of tables. Write your name on the chalkboard and wander around until your table is ready.
Denman Street
Lots of food and bar choices
Starbucks
1752 Commercial DrFantastic seafood in a fun (and loud) ambiance. Reservations suggested. Lunch is the same menu, and quieter.
214 locals recommend
Rodney's Oyster House
1228 Hamilton StFantastic seafood in a fun (and loud) ambiance. Reservations suggested. Lunch is the same menu, and quieter.
Great views from the patio. I've been impressed by the food on the new limited menu - at brunch, lunch and dinner, and servers are very friendly. You can also order fish and chips to go.
7 locals recommend
Beach Bay Cafe and Patio
1193 Denman StreetGreat views from the patio. I've been impressed by the food on the new limited menu - at brunch, lunch and dinner, and servers are very friendly. You can also order fish and chips to go.
Great patio in a secluded part of the West End. Italian food is quite nice.
19 locals recommend
Adesso
1906 Haro StreetGreat patio in a secluded part of the West End. Italian food is quite nice.
Essentials
Golden Choice Market
1715 Davie StInexpensive fruits and veggies, plus spices and dairy. And a juice bar!
Whole Foods Market
510 W 8th AveLondon Drugs
351 Abbott StPharmacy, groceries, electronics... The store seems to have it all
Brandon & Joanny's No Frills
1030 Denman StLowest price groceries in the neighbourhood
Excellent selection of foods, including lots of prepared food for picnics, easy dinners, etc.
85 locals recommend
Davie Street Your Independent Grocer
1255 Davie StExcellent selection of foods, including lots of prepared food for picnics, easy dinners, etc.
Kin's Farm Market
1160 Davie StLoads of fresh fruit and veggies at good prices