crabapple is a cozy brunch stop in brackendale, just off the sea-to-sky highway, with a patio that stays heated through fall and winter. the banoffee and strawberry dream pancakes are the standouts, and the team asks that you try the dish called the crabapple supreme. 📍41701 Government Road, Brack

a 1923 warehouse in railtown that’s gone from factory to office to restaurant 🍷 belgard kitchen brings a mix of steak, pizza, gnocchi, tartare and baked brie to its menu, with basque cheesecake to finish. they also offer a tasting menu built around your table’s preferences. the drinks list focus

this takeout-only kitchen tucked inside an industrial warehouse is serving nigerian food that’s hard to find elsewhere in the city 🇳🇬 the owner ran a restaurant in nigeria before cooking in vancouver kitchens, and the menu is deep: fisherman soup and seafood okro are the best sellers, along with

a no-frills east hastings diner serving breakfast and chinese comfort food at prices that are getting harder to find. s2 cafe house covers a lot of ground, from a bacon-and-eggs breakfast platter to wonton, chow mein and fried rice later in the day. it’s cash only, so bring your bills, or use the A

fujiya is turning 50, and the anniversary celebration is worth knowing about even if you only stop in for sushi. customers can submit their own fujiya stories and memories for a chance to win a trip for two to japan, plus gift cards and vouchers, and there are collectible anniversary stickers in st

‘nostos’ means homecoming in greek, and this family-run kitsilano taverna is where the owners share the flavours they grew up with on their home island. 🇬🇷 start with tiganopsomo (fried bread stuffed with feta and herbs) and red prawn saganaki, then share the oven-roasted lamb or go for a meat p

This Port Coquitlam Vietnamese spot just dropped a new menu, and you can get 15% off every Tuesday 👀🍜 UnPhoGetaBowl is serving up beef rib pho, wok-seared beef over rice, and Vietnamese fried rice cakes with egg. And if you’re going for the thick, chewy tapioca noodles, ask about their bánh canh

a modern take on mexican food, served steps from the granville island market. the menu leans colourful and shareable, and the hidden café next door makes it easy to stop by for coffee or breakfast too. you can also add ZING seasoning to any dish for extra spice and tang. 📍1596 Johnston Street, G

sunflower lodge’s new menu is built around serving comfort food that people in the Fraser Valley will crave, with produce coming from the owners’ own farm in Maple Ridge, which grows over 200 varieties of fruits and vegetables. it’s a cozy cabin-style room tucked inside Fraser River Heritage Park,

tucked inside Surrey’s Henlong Market, this spot serves regional Filipino dishes from across the country, with each one made by the chef who specializes in it. the beef noodle soups, empanadas, and lechon belly all stand out, and they’ve been open since 2014. 📍200-14351 104 Ave, Surrey (inside Hen

a new vietnamese spot on kingsway where the menu goes well beyond pho, with dishes from across vietnam and three different frog leg preparations. the grand prime pho is the one to order if you’re hungry, and the big banh hoi platter, banh xeo, and steak skillet with bone marrow are all worth a look

$3 BREAKFAST IN VANCOUVER??? #prices like these are getting harder to find in Vancouver, and this long-running east van diner is still keeping them going. on the reel: a soup and sandwich combo for $3.75, an all-day breakfast special for $2.95, and a two-stack of pancakes with butter. they als

a focaccia-only sourdough bakery in the tri-cities is a short drive from vancouver and ABSOLUTELY worth the trip. abracashaba sells focaccia by the slice or the loaf, plus sandwiches, with five to eight flavours at a time like roasted garlic, jalapeno cheddar and prosciutto ricotta mozzarella, and

this small family-run Denman Street spot serves up Vietnamese comfort food that's easy to come back to. the name S.A.M.E. comes from the initials of the owners' four daughters, and the menu pairs long-standing pho and banh mi staples with chef Ken's own dishes. the shaking beef plate, curry with ve

rocky mountain chocolate has been making its treats by hand since 1988, and this year's halloween lineup is INCREDBLE. the collection includes zombie brains in flavours like cookies & cream, cosmic brownie and sour watermelon, plus a mummy hot chocolate bomb, skull suckers and halloween chocolate b

tucked away in Langley, An Indian Affair has been a local go-to for over 12 years, with a menu of authentic North Indian plates, a creative cocktail list, and live music on weekends. the daytime lunch buffet runs 11am-2:30pm daily and includes complimentary naan and chai, while dinner is the time t

this hidden mexican takeout spot in vancouver is tucked inside a industrial complex 🌮 amor y chile was founded by three sisters from mexico who wanted to bring the flavours of home to vancouver. everything is prepped in-house daily, with beef brisket birria served in soft tacos, crispy quesabirr

all-you-can-eat hotpot starting at $20.99? 🍲 happy lamb hotpot has a lunch spread for $20.99, including broth, and an unlimited dinner menu for $30. there are seven broths to choose from, plus a stacked meat selection with options like wagyu and lamb brisket. they’ve been serving hotpot since 20

Douce Diner is what happens when a veteran chef decides to take diner food seriously. owner Dawn Doucette kept this adorable north van diner menu almost entirely farm-sourced since opening in 2019. the bennies arrive on house buttermilk biscuits, the chicken and waffles come with country sausage gr

a south-of-france village bakery on East Broadway, with pastries made in-house every morning. the seasonal lineup leans into fall right now, and the pistachio pain au chocolat is worth adding to your order. L’Atelier opened in 2015 and moved to this Broadway spot a few years ago from West 5th. 📍