Mini Guide To The West End
If you’re wondering where to eat, grab a coffee, sit on a patio, or find a sweet treat, start here.
Looking for coffee? We’ve got the perfect spots for you.
Your next brunch spot is waiting in the West End.
- Café Portrait — 1120 Denman St | Daily: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Red Umbrella Cafe — 1707 Davie St | Daily: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM
- Davie Social — 1202 Davie St | Mon–Thu: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM | Fri–Sat: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM | Sun: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- The Basic — 1031 Davie St & 948 Denman St | Daily: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Fuwa Fuwa — 1510 Robson St | Mon–Fri: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM | Sat–Sun: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Nero Belgium Waffle Bar — 1703 Robson St | Daily: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Hungry for lunch? We know just where to go.
- Pho In Love — 1165 Denman St | Daily: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Taqueria Jalisco — 1088 Davie St & 1180 Denman St | Mon–Thu: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM | Fri–Sat: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM | Sun: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Vonns — 1184 Denman St | Mon-Thu: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Fri-Sat: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Sun: 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM
- Lucky Sushi and Co — 1184 Denman St | Mon-Thu: 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM | Fri: 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM | Sat: 12:00 PM – 10:30 PM | Sun: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Bombay Kitchen and Bar — 1061 Denman St | Sun–Thu: 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM | Fri–Sat: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM
- Diba Restaurant — 1795 Pendrell St | Sun–Thu: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM | Fri–Sat: 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM
- Nat’s New York Pizzeria (Denman) — 1080 Denman St | Daily: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM
- Peaked Pies — 975 Denman St | Mon–Thu: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM | Fri–Sun: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
- Bayside Lounge — 1755 Davie St (inside the Bayshore area) | Mon–Thu: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM | Fri–Sat: 11:30 AM – 1:00 AM | Sun: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM
Looking for dinner inspiration? We’ve got a few spots in mind.
- Tavola — 1829 Robson St | Mon–Thu & Sun: 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM | Fri–Sat: 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM
- Espana — 1118 Denman St | Mon–Thu: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM | Fri–Sat: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM | Sun: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Noah’s Cafe — 1096 Denman St | Daily: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Nook — 781 Denman St | Mon–Thu: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Fri–Sun: 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM
- Saku — 1588 Robson Street | Mon–Thu: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM | Fri–Sun: 11:30 PM – 9:30 PM
- Sushi Bar Maumi — 1668 Robson St | Mon–Tue: 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM | Wed-Thu: closed | Fri: 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM | Sat: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM | Sun: 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
- Sula Indian Restaurant — 1708 Davie St | Mon–Thu: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM | Fri–Sat: 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM | Sun: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Sushi Aboard — 1047 Denman St | Mon-Tue: Closed | Wed-Thu: 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 8:45 PM | Fri: 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM, 4:30 PM – 9:15 PM | Sat: 12:00 PM – 9:15 PM | Sun: 12:00 PM – 8:45 PM
- Kingyo Izakaya — 871 Denman St | Daily: 12:00 PM – 3:30 PM & 4:30 PM – 11:00 PM (Fri–Sat until 1:00 AM)
- Dan Dan Noodles — 836 Denman St | Daily: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Jeon YVR – 110-1160 Davie Street | Sun, Mon, Wed, Thurs: 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Fri-Sat: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sunshine, drinks, and patios worth sitting on.
- Hook Restaurant — 1210 Denman St | Mon–Thu: 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Fri: 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM | Sat–Sun: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
- Papi’s Seafood and Oyster Bar — 1193 Denman St | Mon–Thu: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Fri–Sat: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM | Sun: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Tavola — 1829 Robson St | Mon–Thu & Sun: 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM | Fri–Sat: 5:00 PM – 10:30 PM
- Score on Davie — 1262 Davie St | Mon–Thu: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM | Fri: 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM | Sat: 10:00 AM – 2:00 AM | Sun: 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM
- CRAFT Beer Market — 1795 Beach Ave | Mon–Thu: 11:30 AM – 12:00 AM | Fri: 11:30 AM – 1:00 AM | Sat: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM | Sun: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Junction Public House — 1138 Davie St | Daily: 1:30 PM – 3:00 AM
- S.A.M.E Vietnamese Eatery — 976 Denman St | Daily: approx. 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM (varies slightly by day)
- AMOKA Coffee and Bites — 1069 Davie St | Mon: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Tue–Fri: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Sat: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Sun: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Mediterranean Grill — 1152 Denman St | Daily: approx. 10:00 AM – late night (varies)
- The Park Pub — 1755 Davie St | Mon–Thu: 7:30 AM – 12:00 AM | Fri: 7:30 AM – 2:00 AM | Sat: 8:00 AM – 2:00 AM | Sun: 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Treat yourself with these dessert spots.
- Winter Bear — 907 Denman St | Sun-Thu: 2:00pm – 10:00 pm | Fri-Sat: 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM
- True Confections — 866 Denman St | Mon–Thu: 1:00 PM – 12:00 AM | Fri–Sat: 1:00 PM – 1:00 AM | Sun: 1:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Bella Gelateria — 1752 Davie St | Sun–Thu: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM | Fri–Sat: 11:00 AM – 10:30 PM
- Oakberry Açaí — 1788 Davie St | Daily: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Breka Bakery & Café — 821 Denman St | Open 24 hours daily
- Sweet 7 — 1696 Robson St | Mon-Thu: 11:30 AM – 9:00 PM | Fri-Sun: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Plaza Programming
The West End’s summer calendar is packed with exciting events and experiences. Explore community favourites like the West End Farmers Market, get hands-on with the Art Cart and Felting Fun, enjoy live performances during Jazz Jams with The Hipponauts, and discover plenty of free programming at 1800 Davie Plaza (1800 Davie Street) and Jim Deva Plaza (1200 Bute Street). With so much happening throughout the season, there’s never been a better time to get out and explore the neighbourhood.
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