Things to Do in East Vancouver, Vancouver East Vancouver has been home to many non-British immigrants since the 1880s and features a diverse mix of cultures and communities. Ontario Street serves as a dividing line from the West Side, while Main Street is a key arterial road with various shops and eateries.
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Thriftique ★ 4.8 · 523
Mon 11 AM – 7 PM
Tue–Fri 11 AM – 8 PM
Sat 11 AM – 8 PM
Sun 11 AM – 7 PM
Westcoast Guitars ★ 4.9 · 297
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 12 PM – 5 PM
Sat 12 PM – 5 PM
Sun 12 PM – 5 PM
Perfect Match Bookshop
Mon–Fri 11 AM – 6 PM
Sat 11 AM – 6 PM
Sun 12 PM – 4 PM
Tama Organic Life ★ 4.9 · 159
Mon–Tue 9:30 AM – 5 PM
Wed–Fri 9:30 AM – 6 PM
Sat 9:30 AM – 6 PM
Sun 9:30 AM – 4 PM
Blossom Market
Every day 11 AM – 7:30 PM Where to eat & drink in East Vancouver
Bar Gobo ★ 4.6 · 197· $$$
Scrunched into a bare-bones space scarcely more ostentatious than the humble root vegetable whose name it bears, the appeal here is more than skin-deep.
Mon–Tue Closed
Wed–Fri 5 PM – 11 PM
Sat 5 PM – 11 PM
Sun 5 PM – 11 PM
The Lunch Lady ★ 4.5 · 4.1k· CA$20–70
Chef Nguyen Thi Thanh's legacy continues at this beloved East Vancouver spot.
Mon 4:45 PM – 9 PM
Tue–Thu 11 AM – 2:30 PM, 4:45 PM – 9 PM
Fri 11 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
Sat 10:30 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 10 PM
Sun 10:30 AM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
Nero Tondo ★ 4.9 · 251· CA$100+
While you can't count on enjoying the same dish on repeat visits to Nero Tondo, you can count on it being hyper-seasonal and Canadian to the core.
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Sat 5:30 PM – 12 AM
Sun Closed
Emilee’s Sweet House ★ 4.8 · 764
Mon–Fri 10 AM – 11 PM
Sat 9 AM – 11 PM
Sun 9 AM – 11 PM
Friendlies Bar ★ 4.8 · 208· CA$10–30
Mon Closed
Tue–Thu 5 PM – 12 AM
Fri 5 PM – 1 AM
Sat 5 PM – 1 AM
Sun 5 PM – 12 AM
East is East ★ 4.7 · 7.9k· CA$30–70
Mon–Thu 11:30 AM – 10 PM
Fri 11:30 AM – 11 PM
Sat 11:30 AM – 11 PM
Sun 11:30 AM – 10 PM
Viet Family - The Vegan House ★ 4.8 · 972· CA$20–30 per person
Compact eatery dishing up typical Vietnamese rolls, rice dishes & noodle soups in simple surrounds.
Mon–Thu 11:30 AM – 9 PM
Fri 11:30 AM – 10 PM
Sat 11:30 AM – 10 PM
Sun 11:30 AM – 9 PM
B House Restaurant ★ 4.7 · 662· CA$20–30
Snug, industrial-style eatery serving Asian fusion dishes made from locally sourced ingredients.
Mon–Fri 11:30 AM – 10 PM
Sat 10 AM – 10 PM
Sun 10 AM – 9 PM
ConTiki Cabana · CA$100+
Mum's The Word ★ 4.5 · 350· CA$10–20
Mon–Thu 10 AM – 1 AM
Fri 10 AM – 2 AM
Sat 10 AM – 2 AM
Sun 10 AM – 1 AM
Chance Cafe ★ 4.6 · 418· CA$10–20
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