- Japadog, features hotdogs with Japanese flavors, including yakisoba, okonomiyaki, and kurobuta.
- Their There (come for Canadian-style brunch or for mochi doughnuts and coffee)
- Ramen Dambo
- Hokkaido Ramen Santouka
- Marutama Ramen
- Toshi Sushi
- Miko Sushi
- La Mezcaleria if you're in East Van
- Modus (probably the best one for 3rd wave coffee. Get a pour-over or buy beans for home)
- Their There
- Platform 7 Coffee
- 33 Acres Brewing Company (good option for brunch as well)
- Parallel 49
- The Red Accordion for cocktails
- Botanist for cocktails ($$$, reservation needed)
- Capitol Hill Reservoir Park
- Burnaby Mountain
- Deep Cove
- Whytecliff Park