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Kensington-Cedar Cottage in Vancouver

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.

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 LakeFarmers' Market at Trout LakeMarket
  • Dosa N ChutneyDosa N ChutneySouth Indian
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By TripSapien · Updated October 6, 2026

Top things to do in Kensington-Cedar Cottage

  • Farmers' Market at Trout Lake in Kensington-Cedar Cottage, Vancouver

    Farmers' Market at Trout Lake

    ★ 4.6 · 512
    Market
    Mon–Fri
    Closed
    Sat
    9 AM – 2 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Cross & Crows Books in Kensington-Cedar Cottage, Vancouver

    Cross & Crows Books

    ★ 4.9 · 127
    Bookstore

    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

  • Masayoshi in Kensington-Cedar Cottage, Vancouver

    Masayoshi

    Michelin ★
    Japanese· $$$$

    Chef Masayoshi Baba brings Japan's luxurious, jewel-box sushi counters to Vancouver with this eponymous restaurant.

    Website ↗
  • Dosa N Chutney in Kensington-Cedar Cottage, Vancouver

    Dosa N Chutney

    ★ 4.8 · 1.7k
    South Indian· 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
  • Vietnamese illustration for Do Chay

    Do Chay

    ★ 4.6 · 1.4k
    Vietnamese· CA$20–30 per person

    Industrial-style restaurant offering vegetarian Vietnamese meals & cocktails, plus happy hours.

    Mon–Thu
    11 AM – 10 PM
    Fri
    11 AM – 10:30 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 10:30 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 10:30 PM
  • East Side Craft House in Kensington-Cedar Cottage, Vancouver

    East Side Craft House

    ★ 4.3 · 1.3k
    Pub· 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 in Kensington-Cedar Cottage, Vancouver

    Serra

    Bar· CA$1–10
    Every day
    9 AM – 9 PM
  • Indian illustration for House Of Dosas

    House Of Dosas

    ★ 4.5 · 11.6k
    Indian· CA$10–30

    South Indian cuisine specialist serving crisp rolled crêpes with spicy fillings plus other dishes.

    Every day
    12 AM – 12 AM
  • Café & Bakery illustration for Pallet Coffee Roasters - Kingsway

    Pallet Coffee Roasters - Kingsway

    ★ 4.4 · 771
    Café & Bakery
    Mon–Fri
    7 AM – 5 PM
    Sat
    8 AM – 4 PM
    Sun
    8 AM – 4 PM
  • Chau Cafe in Kensington-Cedar Cottage, Vancouver

    Chau Cafe

    ★ 4.6 · 1.3k
    Vietnamese· CA$20–30

    Small, informal establishment serving creative vegetarian & health-focused Vietnamese meals.

    Every day
    9 AM – 9 PM
  • Bun Cha Ca Hoang Yen in Kensington-Cedar Cottage, Vancouver

    Bun Cha Ca Hoang Yen

    ★ 4.4 · 2.7k
    Vietnamese· 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 in Kensington-Cedar Cottage, Vancouver

    Jake's Thai Food

    ★ 4.9 · 251
    Delivery· CA$20–30
    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    11 AM – 9:30 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 9:30 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 9:30 PM

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Map of Kensington-Cedar Cottage with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Masayoshi
  2. 2Farmers' Market at Trout Lake
  3. 3Dosa N Chutney
  4. 4Do Chay
  5. 5Cross & Crows Books
  6. 6East Side Craft House
  7. 7Serra
  8. 8House Of Dosas
  9. 9Pallet Coffee Roasters - Kingsway
  10. 10Chau Cafe

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