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Local Gems

Local Gems

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Created by Michelle. • Updated On: May 1, 2015
Slickity Jim’s is one of Local Gems.

1. Slickity Jim’s

7.6
3475 Main St (btwn E 18th & 19th), Vancouver, BC
Breakfast Spot · Riley Park · 30 tips and reviews
49th Parallel & Lucky's Doughnuts is one of Local Gems.

2. 49th Parallel & Lucky's Doughnuts

8.7
2902 Main St (at E 13th Ave), Vancouver, BC
Coffee Shop · Mt. Pleasant · 125 tips and reviews
Sushi Den is one of Local Gems.

3. Sushi Den

7.3
609 Abbott St. (at Keefer Pl.), Vancouver, BC
Sushi Restaurant · Downtown Vancouver · 23 tips and reviews
The Regional Assembly of Text is one of Local Gems.

4. The Regional Assembly of Text

7.9
3934 Main St (btwn E 23rd & 24th), Vancouver, BC
Arts and Crafts Store · Riley Park · 12 tips and reviews
Lynn Canyon Park is one of Local Gems.

5. Lynn Canyon Park

9.4
Peters Rd (at Park Rd), North Vancouver, BC
Park · Lynn Canyon · 31 tips and reviews
Peaceful Restaurant is one of Local Gems.

6. Peaceful Restaurant

8.1
532 W Broadway (btwn Cambie & Ash), Vancouver, BC
Chinese Restaurant · Fairview · 83 tips and reviews
Phnom Penh is one of Local Gems.

7. Phnom Penh

9.0
244 E Georgia St (at Main St), Vancouver, BC
Asian Restaurant · Chinatown · 136 tips and reviews
Rocanini Coffee Roasters is one of Local Gems.

8. Rocanini Coffee Roasters

7.2
#115-3900 Moncton St (at No. 1 Rd), Richmond, BC
Coffee Shop · Steveston · 25 tips and reviews
Front & Company is one of Local Gems.

9. Front & Company

7.7
3772 Main St (at E. 22nd Ave.), Vancouver, BC
Clothing Store · Riley Park · 7 tips and reviews
Diplomat Bakery is one of Local Gems.

10. Diplomat Bakery

6.6
6111 London Rd 110 (No. 2 Road), Richmond, BC
Bakery · 11 tips and reviews
Solly’s Bagelry is one of Local Gems.

11. Solly’s Bagelry

7.2
4071 Main St (btwn E 24th & King Edward), Vancouver, BC
Bagel Shop · Riley Park · 11 tips and reviews
The Juice Truck is one of Local Gems.

12. The Juice Truck

7.8
200 Abbott St (at Water St), Vancouver, BC
Food Truck · Gastown · 13 tips and reviews
Acme Cafe is one of Local Gems.

13. Acme Cafe

51 W Hastings St (btwn Abbott & Carrall), Vancouver, BC
American Restaurant · Downtown Vancouver · 54 tips and reviews
Whole Foods Market is one of Local Gems.

14. Whole Foods Market

8.6
510 West 8th Avenue (at Cambie St), Vancouver, BC
Grocery Store · Fairview · 83 tips and reviews
Hog Shack Cook House is one of Local Gems.

15. Hog Shack Cook House

8.1
160-3900 Bayview St (at 1st Ave), Richmond, BC
BBQ Joint · Steveston · 31 tips and reviews
Menchie's is one of Local Gems.

16. Menchie's

8.2
2315 Cambie St (at W 7th Ave), Vancouver, BC
Frozen Yogurt Shop · Fairview · 26 tips and reviews
The Revel Room is one of Local Gems.

17. The Revel Room

238 Abbott St (btwn Water & Cordova), Vancouver, BC
Lounge · Gastown · 32 tips and reviews
Sawasdee Thai Restaurant is one of Local Gems.

18. Sawasdee Thai Restaurant

9.0
4250 Main St (at E. 26th Ave.), Vancouver, BC
Thai Restaurant · Riley Park · 21 tips and reviews
Save On Meats is one of Local Gems.

19. Save On Meats

7.5
43 Hastings St W (btwn Abbott & Carrall), Vancouver, BC
Diner · Gastown · 91 tips and reviews
La Taqueria Pinche Taco Shop is one of Local Gems.

20. La Taqueria Pinche Taco Shop

8.5
2450 Yukon Street (at W Broadway), Vancouver, BC
Taco Restaurant · Mt. Pleasant · 80 tips and reviews
La Casita is one of Local Gems.

21. La Casita

7.9
101 W Cordova St (at Abbott St), Vancouver, BC
Mexican Restaurant · Gastown · 829 tips and reviews
Media Club is one of Local Gems.

22. Media Club

7.1
695 Cambie St., Vancouver, BC
Music Venue · Downtown Vancouver · 9 tips and reviews
Pourhouse is one of Local Gems.

23. Pourhouse

8.9
162 Water St (btwn Cambie & Abbott), Vancouver, BC
Restaurant · Gastown · 118 tips and reviews
The Whip is one of Local Gems.

24. The Whip

209 E 6th Ave (at Main St), Vancouver, BC
Breakfast Spot · Mt. Pleasant · 51 tips and reviews
Bell's Bake Shop is one of Local Gems.

25. Bell's Bake Shop

110-12211 1st Ave. (btwn Bayview & Moncton), Richmond, BC
Cupcake Shop · Steveston · 10 tips and reviews
Wendels Bookstore And Cafe is one of Local Gems.

26. Wendels Bookstore And Cafe

9.3
103 - 9233 Glover Rd (Mavis at Glover), Fort Langley, BC
Bookstore · 36 tips and reviews
Gudrun Tasting Room is one of Local Gems.

27. Gudrun Tasting Room

150 - 3500 Moncton St. (btw 2nd & 3rd Avenue), Richmond, BC
Wine Bar · Steveston · 21 tips and reviews
Wreck Beach is one of Local Gems.

28. Wreck Beach

8.7
6539 NW Marine Dr, Vancouver, BC
Beach · 36 tips and reviews
Cartems Donuterie Pop-Up Shop is one of Local Gems.

29. Cartems Donuterie Pop-Up Shop

408 Carrall St. (at W Hastings St.), Vancouver, BC
Donut Shop · Gastown · 17 tips and reviews
Legendary Noodle is one of Local Gems.

30. Legendary Noodle

8.5
1074 Denman St (at Comox St), Vancouver, BC
Noodle Restaurant · West End · 32 tips and reviews
Blue Canoe Waterfront Restaurant is one of Local Gems.

31. Blue Canoe Waterfront Restaurant

7.8
140 - 3866 Bayview St (1st Ave), Richmond, BC
Seafood Restaurant · Steveston · 28 tips and reviews
Hokkaido Ramen Santouka is one of Local Gems.

32. Hokkaido Ramen Santouka

8.4
1690 Robson St (at Bidwell St), Vancouver, BC
Ramen Restaurant · West End · 138 tips and reviews
The Board of Trade Co. is one of Local Gems.

33. The Board of Trade Co.

227 Union St. (at Main St.), Vancouver, BC
Clothing Store · Chinatown · 1 tip
Parallel 49 Brewing Co. is one of Local Gems.

34. Parallel 49 Brewing Co.

8.7
1946 Triumph St (btwn Victoria & Semlin), Vancouver, BC
Brewery · Grandview-Woodland · 33 tips and reviews
Storm Brewing is one of Local Gems.

35. Storm Brewing

8.4
310 Commercial Dr (btwn E Hastings & Franklin), Vancouver, BC
Brewery · Grandview-Woodland · 7 tips and reviews
The Rumpus Room is one of Local Gems.

36. The Rumpus Room

2689 Main St (at E 11th Ave), Vancouver, BC
Diner · Mt. Pleasant · 31 tips and reviews
Alibi Room is one of Local Gems.

37. Alibi Room

8.7
157 Alexander St (btwn Main & Columbia), Vancouver, BC
Beer Bar · Gastown · 107 tips and reviews
Brassneck Brewery is one of Local Gems.

38. Brassneck Brewery

8.5
2148 Main St (btwn E 5th & 6th Ave), Vancouver, BC
Brewery · Mt. Pleasant · 48 tips and reviews
Sea Monstr Sushi is one of Local Gems.

39. Sea Monstr Sushi

55 Powell St. (at Columbia St.), Vancouver, BC
Sushi Restaurant · Downtown Eastside · 35 tips and reviews
Shi Zen Ya is one of Local Gems.

40. Shi Zen Ya

1102 West Broadway (Spruce street), Vancouver, BC
Japanese Restaurant · Fairview · 10 tips and reviews

41. Gyo-O

7.5
2137-3779 Sexsmith Rd (at Cambie Rd), Richmond, BC
Japanese Restaurant · Golden Village · 21 tips and reviews
Ride Cycle Club is one of Local Gems.

42. Ride Cycle Club

8.0
881 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC
Sports and Recreation · Yaletown · 2 tips and reviews
陣 JINYA RAMEN BAR is one of Local Gems.

43. 陣 JINYA RAMEN BAR

270 Robson St (btwn Hamilton & Cambie), Vancouver, BC
Ramen Restaurant · Yaletown · 56 tips and reviews
Meet on Main is one of Local Gems.

44. Meet on Main

8.9
4288 Main St. (27th and 28th Ave), Vancouver, BC
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · Riley Park · 22 tips and reviews
Earnest Ice Cream is one of Local Gems.

45. Earnest Ice Cream

9.3
1829 Quebec St (at E 2nd Ave), Vancouver, BC
Ice Cream Parlor · Mt. Pleasant · 51 tips and reviews
Rain or Shine Ice Cream is one of Local Gems.

46. Rain or Shine Ice Cream

8.9
102-1926 W 4th Ave (btwn Cypress & Maple), Vancouver, BC
Ice Cream Parlor · Kitsilano · 51 tips and reviews