Vancouver
Brilliantly funky but fiendishly well hidden in an office-district back alley, this small satellite of BC's homegrown taco purveyor is worth hunting down…
Vancouver
Brilliantly funky but fiendishly well hidden in an office-district back alley, this small satellite of BC's homegrown taco purveyor is worth hunting down…
Vancouver
A chrome-and-vinyl 1950s-look diner with a twist, Templeton serves plus-sized organic burgers, addictive fries, vegetarian quesadillas (plus vegan options…
Toronto
Art deco buffs will delight in the Senator's curved glass windows, fluted aluminum counter face and original booths. Meals are refreshingly simple and…
Montréal
Cheskie's is a landmark kosher bakery serving Montréal's Jewish community and beyond. Stop by and grab freshly baked challah bread or some traditional…
Québec City
Housed in the historic Jacquet House, which dates from 1675, this place is a well-worn tourist destination, specializing in robust country cooking and…
Québec City
One of Québec City's best-loved neighborhood eateries, Chez Victor specializes in burgers gourmets – juicy burgers, served with a hefty dash of creativity…
Vancouver
An elegant-but-casual resto-bar with some serious foodie chops, this elongated lounge-like room (think monochrome decor and brushed concrete floors) is…
Vancouver
A sparkling renovation has transformed this historic wood-beamed cafe into a full-service bistro and bar serving elevated comfort food from burgers to…
Vancouver
There's a serious seafood fixation at this elegant, French-approach restaurant just across from Yaletown's False Creek waterfront. But if you're not in…
Vancouver
Main's best fish and chips. This busy spot combines a seafood wet counter and a bustling fry operation. Order from the cashier, snag a spot at the stand…
Vancouver
Behind its anonymous exterior, Bishop's pioneered West Coast 'locavore' dining long before the farm-to-table movement arrived. Legendary chef-owner John…
Vancouver
One of Vancouver's best izakaya (Japanese pubs), this welcoming, wood-lined joint is a cultural immersion. Rice and noodle bowls are available but it's…
Vancouver
You'll find it impossible to pass this small, old-school Greek bakery where the aromas call like a siren song. Step inside and temptation increases…
Vancouver
Many Drive restaurants offer vegetarian options but Sweet Cherubim goes the whole hog with a full-on organic, vegan and veggie menu of hearty, well-priced…
Montréal
The Arts Cafe has instant appeal with its plank floors, white clapboard walls and sculptural knickknacks (a frenzy of light bulbs above the windows,…
Vancouver
Burgoo, an incongruous rustic-chic shack with a huge exterior wall mural and Main's best summer patio, has a warm, woodsy interior that matches its…
Vancouver
The Vancouver outpost of Victoria's wildly popular breakfast and brunch superstar lures the city's longest queues, especially on weekends. Reservations…
Vancouver
An evocative relic of Kitsilano's hippie past, this vegetarian restaurant has the feel of a comfy farmhouse. It's not unusual to wait for a table at peak…
Vancouver
A hip vegan eatery that lures many carnivores with an array of meaty-seeming comfort-grub classics that emulate the flavors and textures of burgers,…
Vancouver
One of Vancouver's last genuine diners has been slightly souped-up, but it hasn't lost its gemlike, old-school edge. Tucked into a formerly gritty…
Vancouver
The Vancouver Art Gallery's mezzanine-level cafe is a chatty indoor dining area complemented by one of downtown's best and biggest patios. The food is…
Québec City
Seasonal cuisine and fine-wine pairings are the name of the game at this classy restaurant under the direction of renowned restaurateurs Karen Therrien…
Vancouver
Avoid the cult of Jam, the lineup-heavy brunchery along the street, and slip into this friendly cafe with its gourmet soups and baguette sandwiches,…
Vancouver
A warm, woodsy bistro that has mastered the art of friendly service and saliva-triggering, gourmet comfort food. Dishes focus on seasonal local…
Vancouver
The startled stuffed beaver by the door (the googly eyes don't help) shouldn't put you off this fun resto-pub, combining a great BC-focused beer menu with…
Vancouver
Just two blocks east from the Drive, it's worth the five-minute walk for what may be East Van's best pizza. Which is saying something, since the Drive is…
Vancouver
The Olympic Village branch of this popular artisan ice-cream shop is tucked into a redbrick former warehouse building. There's typically a dozen or so…
Vancouver
You'll have spotted the lunchtime queues at the Japadog hotdog stands around town, but this was their first storefront, opening back in 2010. The ever…
Vancouver
Reservations aren't taken but it's worth queuing to get into one of Vancouver's most popular Spanish tapas joints. The seats (at small tables and at the…
Vancouver
An authentic holdover from the Drive's Italian immigrant era, this ever-busy bakery is stuffed with old-school, fresh-made treats from lemon bars to cream…
Cioppino's Mediterranean Grill
Vancouver
Not your standard Italian joint, this elevated Mediterranean eatery deploys the cucina naturale approach, revealing the delicate natural flavors of a…
Vancouver
Relocated from its original hole-in-the-wall spot, this welcoming neighborhood hangout is a pie-hugging local legend. Drop by for coffee and slices of…
Vancouver
The original cheery hole-in-the-wall taco shop that inspired a highly successful local mini-chain, the once eye-popping paintwork here has been replaced…
Vancouver
There's a serious commitment to delicious, photo-friendly desserts at this dark, cave-like cafe that's not much bigger than a train carriage. There are…
Vancouver
From the 1400-block of Robson St onwards, you'll find a smorgasbord of authentic Korean and Japanese eateries. A cut above its ESL-student-luring siblings…
Vancouver
The training restaurant of the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts is a popular spot with in-the-know locals, especially at lunchtime, when $24 gets you a…
Old Montréal
Celebrated chef Chuck Hughes – the mastermind behind Garde-Manger – has wowed his fans with this subterranean, low-lit haunt across from the Marché…
Vancouver
One of Vancouver's few 24/7 eateries, this local bakery mini-chain has rapidly expanded across the city in recent years; this location is ideal if you…
Vancouver
One of Vancouver's favorite farm-to-table restaurants is a lovely rustic-chic room of exposed brick, wood beams and prominently displayed red rooster…
Vancouver
A romantic heritage building eatery with two large and contrasting patios, this sophisticated spot still feels like a secret. The classy white-tablecloth…
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