I was recently asked (more than a handful of times) to share a list of my favourite places to stop/visit in and around Vancouver. If you follow regularly on stories, you know that at least one or two days of my week consist of taking meetings/lunch/appointments/fittings downtown (I live 20 mins out). Usually along the way that also means stopping in at some of my favourite spots, whether that be the best juice bars, decor stores, coffee shops, taco stand etc. Breaking it down for you below:
Food/Restaurants:
- Tacofino: for the best plate of nachos
- Buro Espresso Bar: for a ‘London Fog’
- Nelson the Seagull: for avo toast
- Karmeller: for organic candy
- Minami: for aburi sushi
- Nuba: for falafels and ‘Najib’s Special’ crispy cauliflower (best ever)
- Beaucoup Bakery & Café: for buttery, parisien pastries
- Parlour: for stone fire pizza
- The Greek by Anatoli: for greek tapas under twinkle lights
- D6 Bar & Lounge: for happy hour cocktails & appies on the rooftop
- Meat & Bread: for satisfying sandwiches
- Sugarfina: (located inside Pacific Centre Mall) for all the candy
Healthy Spots:
- The Juice Truck: for a juice and To Die For Banana Bread
- Kokomo: for delicious/filling vegan bowls
- Glory Juice: for more delicious juices
- Leafy Box: for ‘create your own’ style salad boxes
- Freshii: for delicious salads & wraps
- The Chopped Leaf: for chicken caesar wraps (everything is amazing)
- Tractor Foods: for lots of healthy options; big salad bowls, soups, sandwiches etc. (kinda pricey)
- Field & Social: for amazing salads
Shopping:
- The Cross Design: for the best selection of cards, coffee table books and home decor. When I need a gift, this is where I go.
- Brunette the Label: for cozy but cool crews and hoodies
- Leah Alexandra Jewelry: for her timeless, dainty jewelry
- Oxford + Kin: for readers and sunglasses
- The Latest Scoop: for their home goods (they carry lots of amazing brands)
- Litchfield: for their home goods, stationary and accessories
- Structure: for their home decor and accessories
- Herschel Supply Co: for minimalist luggage, bags & accessories
- Native: for lightweight (beast-free) footwear
Shopping by area (Vancouver only):
- South Granville: for faves like Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, West Elm, Chapters Indigo
- Nordstrom: located inside Pacific Centre Mall
- Pacific Centre Mall: Aritiza, Topshop, J.Crew, Nordstrom to name a few
- Robson St: Vancouver’s shopping and restaurant district
Beauty/Salons:
- Brush Salon: for hair care
- The Ten Spot: for manicures
- Project Skin MD: for dermatology and skincare
Images: Melissa Skoda
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