Local Foodie Destinations
How We Choose Our Tasting Locations
We handpick every one of our tastings and tasting locations. These are foods we crave and places we genuinely love to visit with our own friends and family. We pay our tasting locations for the tour tastings and we work together as partners in making memorable experiences for our guests.
We have an amazing community and can’t wait for you to get to know the people and places that inspire us! Guests on Vancouver Foodie Tours get access to exclusive discounts to from our Tasting Locations and favourite attractions around the city.
Granville Island Foodie Destinations
LEE’S DONUTS
Granville Island Public Market
604 685 4021
Old fashioned donuts affectionately known as “the best donut ever!” 100% of the baking happens right behind the counter of this little shop!
Oyama Sausage Company
Granville Island Public Market
604 327 7407
www.oyamasausage.ca
These 5th generation meat-makers produce the best charcuterie in North America! Oyama’s 400+ products are handmade in Vancouver using Canadian, free-range meats.
A Bread Affair
1680 Johnston St
604 695 0000
www.abreadaffair.com
Vancouver’s finest Certified Organic Bread Bakery specializes in handmade deliciousness! From loaves to cookies, croissants to scones, there’s something for everyone to love at A Bread Affair.
jj bean
Granville Island Public Market
604 685 0613
www.jjbeancoffee.com
Known for high quality single origin coffees, the Neate family has been roasting coffee in Vancouver for four generations. The location at the Granville Island Public Market is their original location!
Benton Brothers Fine Cheese
Granville Island Public Market
604 261 5813
www.bentonscheese.com
The Benton Brothers are expert curators of local and international cheeses. They have extensive knowledge on their products and how they are best paired!
Granville Island Tea Company
Granville Island Public Market
604 683 7491
www.granvilletea.com
Granville Island Tea Company stocks over 200 teas from all over the world. The knowledgable staff are committed to finding the perfect tea for your occasion!
Siegel’s Bagels
Granville Island Public Market
604 685 5670
www.siegelsbagels.com
Sweet, chewy, boiled and baked to perfection, this family-business has been providing Montreal-style bagels to local foodies for over 25 years!
THE NUT MERCHANT
Granville Island Public Market
www.thenutmerchant.com
A super-addicting stop for candied nuts, savoury and sweet! These travel well and make perfect gifts for foodies at home.
Longliner Seafoods
Granville Island Public Market
604 681 9016
A premium destination for seafood – specifically, salmon! This one of the first permanent vendors to open in the market in 1979, and the stand is now run by 3 generations of the Moorehead family.
HOBBS PICKLES
Granville Island Public Market
hobbspickles.com
The original pickle tasting bar in Vancouver, for the crunchiest most delicious New York pickles.
NORTHERN BARS
Granville Island Public Market
northernbars.ca
Premium Nanaimo Bars made in BC for travelers, tourists, and gift giving! Packaged in a travel friendly box, no refrigeration required.
BUBBLE BOMBS
Granville Island Public Market
778 869 1016
Bubble Bombs are a versatile caviar-like product made of fruit juices or cocktails that allows chefs to add some molecular mixology to their repertoire.
SEN PAD THAI
Granville Island Public Market
604 428 7900
senpadthai.com
Led by successful Vancouver restauranteur Chef Angus An, Sen Pad Thai serves authentic Thai street eats like stir-fried noodles and rice dishes, snacks and refreshing salads.
LEMON SQUARE
Granville Island Public Market
604 671 8331
thelemonsquare.ca
Flavour packed coconut-lemon squares offer the perfect balance of sweet and tart and are handmade and individually wrapped for ultimate freshness.
BON MACARON
Granville Island Public Market
778 379 6065
bonmacaronpatisserie.com
Bon Macaron Patisserie offers a vast and ever-changing variety of sweet and savoury macarons, made with the finest ingredients.
Gastronomic Gastown Foodie Destinations
KOZAK
Gastown
778 955 9135
kozakeatery.ca
Authentic Ukranian food in a spacious, stylish room. Attached bakery serves up delicious babka, bread, pickles, and more!
JULES
Gastown
604 669 0033
julesbistro.ca
French bistro in the heart of Gastown with a bar and airy patio. Jules channels the spirit and joie de vivre of French dining.
MONARCA
Gastown
604 569 2258
monarcavancouver.ca
Modern Mexican cuisine served up in a beautiful space inspired by monarch butterflies. Handcrafted cocktails with premium tequilas and mezcals.
GASTRONOMY GASTOWN
Gastown
604 331 0557
gastronomygastown.com
Gastronomy Gastown introduces a captivating culinary experience that seamlessly blends the essence of modern Vancouver with vibrant Italian influences.
Authentic Asian Richmond Foodie Destinations
FISHERMAN’S TERRACE
Richmond
604 303 9739
fishermansterrace.com
Traditional dim sum and upscale Cantonese fare in a relaxed yet elegant atmosphere. Live seafood tanks and local wines.
KAM DO BAKERY
Richmond
604 370 6663
Family run Chinese bakery serving up traditional recipes baked fresh daily. Large selection in bright, airy space.
JOY’S TAIWANESE KITCHEN
Richmond
604 270 4898
A hidden gem in a food court for authentic Taiwanese street food. Think dumplings, buns, and Taiwanese fried chicken.
RAINBOW CAFE
Richmond
604 276 0888
This is THE PLACE to get egg waffles. Perfectly crisp outside and soft inside!
101 BOBA
Richmond
604 285 8668
Our pick for bubble tea! This well known brand originated in Taiwan and is known for its fresh natural ingredients.
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