Things to Do in Kensington-Cedar Cottage, Vancouver This area features a mix of residential homes and local businesses, with plenty of restaurants, cafes, and grocery stores along Kingsway and Fraser Street.
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Farmers' Market at Trout Lake ★ 4.6 · 500
Mon–Fri Closed
Sat 9 AM – 2 PM
Sun Closed
Cross & Crows Books ★ 4.9 · 115
An independent queer-owned destination bookstore located in East Vancouver.
Mon–Tue 12 PM – 6 PM
Wed–Fri 10 AM – 6 PM
Sat 10 AM – 6 PM
Sun 12 PM – 6 PM Where to eat & drink in Kensington-Cedar Cottage · $$$$
Chef Masayoshi Baba brings Japan's luxurious, jewel-box sushi counters to Vancouver with this eponymous restaurant.
Dosa N Chutney ★ 4.8 · 1.6k· CA$10–20
Experience authentic South Indian cuisine with fresh dosas, aromatic biryanis, and traditional specialties made with authentic recipes and spices.
Mon 11 AM – 3 AM
Tue–Thu 11 AM – 12 AM
Fri 11 AM – 3 AM
Sat 11 AM – 3 AM
Sun 11 AM – 3 AM
East Side Craft House ★ 4.3 · 1.3k· CA$20–30
Sports haunt featuring pub grub & craft beers plus weekly trivia nights & poker tournaments.
Mon 11:30 AM – 12 AM
Tue 9 AM – 12 AM
Wed–Thu 11:30 AM – 12 AM
Fri 11 AM – 12 AM
Sat 9:30 AM – 12 AM
Sun 11:30 AM – 12 AM
Serra · CA$1–10
Every day 9 AM – 9 PM
Dosa Factory ★ 4.4 · 7.1k· CA$10–20
Chill place with late hours & daily specials making a variety of dosas & Indo-Chinese meals.
Every day 11 AM – 3 AM
Chau Cafe ★ 4.6 · 1.3k· CA$20–30
Small, informal establishment serving creative vegetarian & health-focused Vietnamese meals.
Every day 9 AM – 9 PM
Bun Cha Ca Hoang Yen ★ 4.4 · 2.7k· CA$20–30
Pho, fish cakes & noodle dishes doled out in an easygoing eatery with a pared-back dining area.
Every day 10 AM – 9 PM
Jake's Thai Food ★ 4.9 · 219· CA$20–30
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 11 AM – 9:30 PM
Sat 11 AM – 9:30 PM
Sun 11 AM – 9:30 PM
The Tipper Restaurant ★ 4.5 · 825· CA$20–30
Relaxed eatery hung with local art offering comfort food & craft pints plus hosting music & events.
Mon–Fri 9 AM – 8 PM
Sat 9 AM – 4 PM
Sun 9 AM – 4 PM
Banh Mi Saigon ★ 4.3 · 2.0k· CA$1–10
Vietnamese subs with freshly baked bread, plus drinks & desserts, served in a small, buzzy locale.
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1 Masayoshi 2 Farmers' Market at Trout Lake 3 Dosa N Chutney 4 Cross & Crows Books 5 East Side Craft House 6 Serra 7 Dosa Factory 8 Chau Cafe 9 Bun Cha Ca Hoang Yen 10 Jake's Thai Food Ready to plan Kensington-Cedar Cottage? Turn these Kensington-Cedar Cottage picks into a day-by-day Vancouver plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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