Cheap Places to Eat in Vancouver

"After a stint at the Savoy in London, cooking for Mick Jagger, Prince, and a host of other glitzy celebs, Belgian chef Nico Schuermans has created the archetypal casual fine dining restaurant in Vancouver. Chambar offers an elegant room, faultless service, and a no-nonsense menu of French-/Belgian-influenced classics made with Pacific Northwest ingredients, which you’d be more than welcome to enjoy coming straight from yoga class still in your Lululemons."

"Chambar is a Belgian themed, fine dining establishment free of the pretentious attitude symptomatic of so many upscale restaurants. Chambar is housed in a historic, late nineteenth/early twentieth century structure boasting rustic pine and red birch features which make for a cosy dining experience. Chambar is a leader in sustainability, and hopes to become Vancouver’s first carbon neutral restaurant."

"If you prefer your date night to have a buzzing energy, head to Chambar. The room itself features beautiful light fixtures, earthy wood details and touches of leather that make for a vibrant and inviting room. The restaurant is lively, but you can still enjoy the conversation at your table."

"Nuba is one of my favourite places for a middle eastern style dinner. However, they also do tasty vegetarian brunch in Vancouver too at their Kitsilano and Yaletown locations. It’s a great choice for breakfast in Vancouver, downtown."

"Nuba is in the same block as East is East, a bit further away from the UBC location. Head over and order some healthy and fresh Lebanese food that is to die for. Don’t miss their crispy cauliflower, vegan stew and fine hummus."

"Location: 4298 Main Street, VancouverCategory: Mediterranean / VeganDescription: Plant based comfort food with a Mediterranean Twist. Think: hummus, chickpea fries, salads, falafals, and more. They also have a food truck that is typically based in Downtown Vancouver.Website: www.ilovechickpea.ca"

"4298 Main Street, Vancouver Tel: (604) 620-0602 Web: http://ilovechickpea.ca/ Twitter @ILoveChickpea Instagram @ilovechickpea Advice: Walkins welcome. With it’s focus on Middle Eastern cuisine that is 100% plant based, owners Rotem Tal and Itamar Shani have created a great vibe at…"

"Another one of the vegan restaurants in Vancouver that you must try is Chickpea. If you like Mediterranean food, Chickpea offers plant-based food with a Mediterranean twist!. I love the falafels and gluten-free chickpea fries!"

"A post shared by Virtuous Pie (@virtuous_pie) on Aug 13, 2018 at 11:32am PDT. Virtuous Pie already has one seriously popular plant-based pizzeria in Chinatown, and they opened another one on the UBC campus in winter 2017. This spot offers a killer selection of pizzas along with an unreal vegetarian brunch and offers craft beer in its dining rooms."

"A big meal here doesn’t leave you feeling regretful, bloated or like you need to go run 10km. Tip: Stranger Wings is the cult favorite. Order with all the dipping sauces!!"

"A pizza topped with buffalo sauce coated cauliflower that I promise most people would never even know is completely vegan."

"A post shared by Dale Wilson (@remixture2003) on Jul 17, 2016 at 8:27pm PDT. Near the top of Lonsdale, this local watering hole serves up classic pub fare. For $10, try the poutine or perogie bites, or go for the fully loaded veggie quesadilla."

"This joint has been around since 1983 so it has to be decent. You might know this place by the terrifying chef statue outside. Well, now you don’t have to eat pizza in fear because Did’s will deliver to you."

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"In almost complete contrast, Mister uses state-of-the-art technology and hyper-cold nitrogen to create their products. The claim is that the end result is a smoother, creamier ice cream due to smaller air bubbles. We don’t have decades of professional ice cream tasting (yet) to confirm it, but, we know that their ice cream sandwiches are some of the best in the city."

"A post shared by MISTER ARTISAN ICE CREAM (@madebymister) on Jul 19, 2019 at 6:12pm PDT. These ice cream sandwiches are made with liquid nitrogen and local products in a ton of amazing flavours. Think Double Orero, Matcha, and torched Crème Brûlée – this Yaletown neighbourhood spot is a must-hit for sweet treats."

"Get down on one knee surrounded by the beautiful blossoming flowers in the VanDusen Botanical Garden. This is the perfect option for a nature lover as the garden covers an impressive 55 acres of land and is outfitted with flowers from all over the world. If you’d prefer an indoor venue, the Bloedel Conservatory (4600 Cambie Street) is just a hop, skip and a jump away and is equally gorgeous."

"Cresting the hill in Queen Elizabeth Park, this domed conservatory is a delightful rainy-day warm-up. At Vancouver's best-value paid attraction, you'll find tropical trees and plants bristling with hundreds of... Top ChoiceGallery in Downtown & West End"

"Nu Sushi is actually located in Burnaby, but I figured I’d include it anyway. Their Salmon Oshi is awesome, and their Chicken Karaage is the best we’ve ever had. LOCATION: 3787 Canada Way #100, Burnaby, BC"

"Another honourable mention for sushi, Ki Isu has two locations in West Vancouver and downtown Vancouver. In addition to having some fantastic designer eats, their maki rolls, nigiri, and combos are very well priced; several of their combos include three to four rolls for under $10. Address: 1275 Pacific Boulevard, VancouverPhone: 604-899-0366"

"Kingsway's Sushi by Yuji is a small space so get here early to get a seat and be sure to order the Japanese gunkan style sushi (topped with fish roe), chopped scallop rolls and the delicate quails egg dishes. Affordable and generous in portion size (think thick-cut hamachi sashimi), this hole-in-the-wall joint is an East Vancouver gem. Price: Budget-friendly/mid-range"

"A post shared by Jason | Noms Mag (@yehitsfoodtime) on Feb 4, 2018 at 11:03pm PST. For a more casual scene, dine with Chef Yuji Nagaya at this small restaurant that seats around 20 people. The hole-in-the-wall place eschews fancy décor but still celebrates high-quality ingredients you’d expect from an authentic Japanese restaurant in Vancouver."

"Uni still scares me sometimes, but those who love and appreciate this delicacy must give it a try at Sushi by Yuji—it'll melt beautifully in your mouth."

"Vancouver's best museum is studded with spectacular First Nations totem poles and breathtaking carvings – but it's also teeming with artifacts from cultures around the world, from Polynesian instruments to Cantonese opera costumes. Take one of the free daily tours (check ahead for times) for some context, but give yourself at least a couple of hours to explore on your own. It's easy to immerse yourself here. "