Allan’s Vancouver guidebook

Allan
Allan’s Vancouver guidebook

Food scene

Less than two blocks away. Come for the coffee, stay for the pastries or wide selection of lunch sandwiches. Huge patio shielded from traffic with lush foliage and several tables protected from rain.
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Latte Da Coffee House and Wine Bar
205 E 39th St
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Less than two blocks away. Come for the coffee, stay for the pastries or wide selection of lunch sandwiches. Huge patio shielded from traffic with lush foliage and several tables protected from rain.
Some would say this old school diner absolutely serves up the best breakfast in Vancouver. It's one of the longest continually operated businesses in the city.
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Joe Brown's Cafe
817 Main St
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Some would say this old school diner absolutely serves up the best breakfast in Vancouver. It's one of the longest continually operated businesses in the city.
Do not be deterred by that line out the door on a Saturday or Sunday morning. Those people know why it's worth waiting to get a seat inside. Dulin's breakfast can go toe to toe on deliciousness and quality with anything Portland can offer.
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Dulin's Village Cafe
1929 Main St
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Do not be deterred by that line out the door on a Saturday or Sunday morning. Those people know why it's worth waiting to get a seat inside. Dulin's breakfast can go toe to toe on deliciousness and quality with anything Portland can offer.
It's a perfectly fine, even exquisite, breakfast. But I like to line up at the roll-up window next door, peer longingly at the bakery shelves and order at least two of their superb pastries.
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Bleu Door Bakery
2411 Main St
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It's a perfectly fine, even exquisite, breakfast. But I like to line up at the roll-up window next door, peer longingly at the bakery shelves and order at least two of their superb pastries.
Best donuts in Vancouver. Not too sweet, not greasy, interesting flavors – and (as of August 2019) a dozen are $9 after 8 PM.
Mr. Maple Donuts
1108 NE 78th St
Best donuts in Vancouver. Not too sweet, not greasy, interesting flavors – and (as of August 2019) a dozen are $9 after 8 PM.
A local farm with fresh meat and produce. You can’t beat their quality! The farm store is on the honor system, cash or check only.
Botany Bay Farm
13513 NE 132nd Ave
A local farm with fresh meat and produce. You can’t beat their quality! The farm store is on the honor system, cash or check only.
Amazing Mexican food. The salsa is a must-have. I once wrote a glowing review about the place for The Oregonian. While that was circa 2010, a 2019 visit proved the quality and menu creativity is still there.
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Provecho
1801 Main St
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Amazing Mexican food. The salsa is a must-have. I once wrote a glowing review about the place for The Oregonian. While that was circa 2010, a 2019 visit proved the quality and menu creativity is still there.
Unforgettable Baltic food -- in Vancouver, of all places!
Bosnia Restaurant
2902 NE Burton Rd
Unforgettable Baltic food -- in Vancouver, of all places!
Really great delivery Chinese food.
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Peking Garden Restaurant
2101 Main St
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Really great delivery Chinese food.
Not delivery, but really fresh Chinese food with huge portions.
Golden China
5406 NE Fourth Plain Blvd
Not delivery, but really fresh Chinese food with huge portions.
Wonderful bakery with a wide variety of sweets.
Sweet Touch Cafe & Svitoch
4804 NE Thurston Way
Wonderful bakery with a wide variety of sweets.
Seriously great bakery that has a lemon cheesecake to die for.
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Larson's Bakery
13411 SE Mill Plain Blvd
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Seriously great bakery that has a lemon cheesecake to die for.
Incredibly good sandwiches. Try the potato salad.
Rosemary Cafe
1001 Main St
Incredibly good sandwiches. Try the potato salad.
Fun décor and amazing food.
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Petra House Traditional Mediterranean Food
1900 NE 162nd Ave
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Fun décor and amazing food.
It's walking distance and it has all you need.
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Safeway
3707 Main St
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It's walking distance and it has all you need.
You will find dozens of McMenamins throughout the Portland area, but you'll be hard-pressed to find one with a better location than this one. Arrive early for the happy hour and grab an outdoor table next to the riverwalk.
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McMenamins on the Columbia
1801 SE Columbia River Dr
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You will find dozens of McMenamins throughout the Portland area, but you'll be hard-pressed to find one with a better location than this one. Arrive early for the happy hour and grab an outdoor table next to the riverwalk.
Nearly 20 years before the arrival of the chic restaurants at The Waterfront Vancouver, Beaches helped Vancouver residents rediscover the appeal of the Columbia River. Great views.
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Beaches Restaurant & Bar
1919 SE Columbia River Dr
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Nearly 20 years before the arrival of the chic restaurants at The Waterfront Vancouver, Beaches helped Vancouver residents rediscover the appeal of the Columbia River. Great views.
It was one of two restaurants that opened in September 2019 at The Waterfront Vancouver, heralding a new era for downtown. Fantastic views.
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Wildfin American Grill - Vancouver
777 Waterfront Wy
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It was one of two restaurants that opened in September 2019 at The Waterfront Vancouver, heralding a new era for downtown. Fantastic views.
It was one of two restaurants that opened in September 2019 at The Waterfront Vancouver, heralding a new era for downtown. Fantastic views.
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Twigs Bistro
801 Waterfront Wy
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It was one of two restaurants that opened in September 2019 at The Waterfront Vancouver, heralding a new era for downtown. Fantastic views.

Sightseeing

Fabulous stalls filled with reasonably priced antiques and collectibles.
Old Glory Antique Market Place
5862 Urbana Pike
Fabulous stalls filled with reasonably priced antiques and collectibles.
Wonderful selection of vinyl at great prices.
1709 Records
1709 Broadway St
Wonderful selection of vinyl at great prices.
With it's expansive band-ready gazebo and distinctive tower clock, the park in the heart of downtown Vancouver is adorable and a great place for a stroll.
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Parco e area giochi Esther Short
605 Esther St
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With it's expansive band-ready gazebo and distinctive tower clock, the park in the heart of downtown Vancouver is adorable and a great place for a stroll.
Great selection of local produce and gifts. Open weekends from March to October at Esther Short Park, though the location may shift a block or two west to accommodate construction.
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Vancouver Farmers Market
605 Esther St
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Great selection of local produce and gifts. Open weekends from March to October at Esther Short Park, though the location may shift a block or two west to accommodate construction.
This newly developed area with shops and scenic views opened in September 2018, instantly transforming a historic, industrial part of the city into a chic collection of restaurants and condos -- all front by an expansive city park on the river. Check out this story in The Columbian: https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&cx=partner-pub-9467325037722181:2z0trz-7xeb&q=https://www.columbian.com/news/2018/sep/23/the-waterfront-vancouver-setting-sail/&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwjBg87g1OXjAhXQ5p8KHRnZA40QFjACegQIARAC&usg=AOvVaw3xIFV3vRfaduD0yMul3FBL
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Vancouver Waterfront
695 Waterfront Wy
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This newly developed area with shops and scenic views opened in September 2018, instantly transforming a historic, industrial part of the city into a chic collection of restaurants and condos -- all front by an expansive city park on the river. Check out this story in The Columbian: https://www.google.com/url?client=internal-uds-cse&cx=partner-pub-9467325037722181:2z0trz-7xeb&q=https://www.columbian.com/news/2018/sep/23/the-waterfront-vancouver-setting-sail/&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwjBg87g1OXjAhXQ5p8KHRnZA40QFjACegQIARAC&usg=AOvVaw3xIFV3vRfaduD0yMul3FBL
Long before the Hudson's Bay Company established a trading post -- recreated on today's grounds -- and established a foothold for European arrival, this area was a historic gathering site for Native American tribes who cherished its location next to the bounty of the Columbia River.
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Fort Vancouver National Historic Site | Visitor Center
1501 East Evergreen Boulevard
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Long before the Hudson's Bay Company established a trading post -- recreated on today's grounds -- and established a foothold for European arrival, this area was a historic gathering site for Native American tribes who cherished its location next to the bounty of the Columbia River.
It's next to the longest continually operated airfield in the United States.
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Pearson Air Museum
1115 E 5th St
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It's next to the longest continually operated airfield in the United States.
If you are able to squeeze in one sight-seeing stop on your Vancouver visit, this should be it. You'll want to stroll to the prow and take in the sweeping views of the Columbia River. Just upriver, a short stroll away, you're bound to notice a water feature (or sculpture) that depicts the topography of the Columbia River Basin. If you visit at night, you're in for a special illuminated treat.
Grant Street Pier
If you are able to squeeze in one sight-seeing stop on your Vancouver visit, this should be it. You'll want to stroll to the prow and take in the sweeping views of the Columbia River. Just upriver, a short stroll away, you're bound to notice a water feature (or sculpture) that depicts the topography of the Columbia River Basin. If you visit at night, you're in for a special illuminated treat.
A very pleasant stroll along the Columbia River.
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Waterfront Renaissance Trail Vancouver WA
115 SE Columbia Way
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A very pleasant stroll along the Columbia River.
Vintage theatre showing new indy releases and old classics.
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Kiggins Theatre
1011 Main St
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Vintage theatre showing new indy releases and old classics.
Rock climbing gym in the heart of Vancouver.
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Source Climbing Center
1118 Main St
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Rock climbing gym in the heart of Vancouver.
Rent a bow and some arrows for an hour on their indoor range.
Archery World
6300 NE St James Rd
Rent a bow and some arrows for an hour on their indoor range.
This is a Vancouver-centric guide, but if one and only one Portland attraction is to be mentioned, this is it -- a four-story, city block-sized, independent bookstore known worldwide.
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Powell's City of Books
1005 West Burnside Street
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This is a Vancouver-centric guide, but if one and only one Portland attraction is to be mentioned, this is it -- a four-story, city block-sized, independent bookstore known worldwide.