We used to frequent Locust Brewing when we lived next door to the joint. Learned recently it has…read moreclosed and that Breakside has taken over. Decided to stop in for a drink. They have decent indoor and outdoor seating. You're right against the sidewalk, so there is some great people watching while you're visiting. Their beers are vast. Now, to be fair, I don't do a lot of beer drinking. We all know I like my martinis so beers are few and far in between. We did share a flight when we stopped in last... they had some great IPA options which was great for me - I prefer an IPA. The flight was good. There wasn't a beer I didn't like. The food options are limited. Not where we'd aim to go have dinner... now a nice beer before dinner downtown, sure, it's a place to land. Service is always friendly and prices are fair.

Went to Breakside Brewery for a dinner. It was slow for a Saturday night but in a good way, had a…read moreneighborhood taproom feel to it in downtown Vancouver. The person running the bar was very kind. We got drinks as well as pretzel bites, the chicken bacon ranch pizza, and one of the sandwiches. I always love a Breakside beer but the pizza was not good at all. It looked very pleasing but the quality was not there. The crust was really hard, felt like it was a store bought frozen crust. I would go back to have a beer again, but I would stay away from the pizza. This location would be better enjoyed for drinks & apps.

Great place to get barbecue. We got the platter with all the meats. The ribs were juicy and tender…read more The pulled pork was yummy. They make their own sausage. It had a kick to it. The brisket was a little dry but good pieces. I like the fatty kind. The atmosphere was a happy place. They had a great bar with all kinds of bourbon. Our server was very busy and tried to please everyone. I am going back there definitely for the ribs.

Took a coworker out for lunch and found this place through Yelp. We arrived shortly after opening,…read moreso the restaurant was quiet and the staff was very friendly and attentive. My biggest disappointment was finding out that the two items that caught my attention on Yelp--the brisket mac and cheese and the tacos--were only available during happy hour. I even offered to pay the regular menu price for either item, but was told I'd have to come back during happy hour if I wanted to order them. Instead, I ordered the pulled pork sandwich with a side of mac and cheese. The mac and cheese was excellent and easily the highlight of the meal. The pulled pork sandwich was decent, but the flavor felt a little flat and could have used more seasoning. I was also surprised there wasn't any salt and pepper on the table, so if that's something you like, be sure to ask for it. Overall, the food was good and the service was good. While I enjoyed the experience, it's probably not a place I'd go out of my way to visit again, though I'd stop in if I was already in the area.

Our server was very sweet and helpful, but also very loud. He was unabashed with his personality,…read morewhich, on a Friday night at 9 would be perfect, but on a weekday at lunch was a lot. He enjoys playing dj with his curated music, which also had merit, but again was too loud for a weekday lunch. I'm not an old fart, (I think he and I were close to the same age) but old enough to have lost some hearing in my youth, and it was still a bit loud. The pork rinds were good, surprisingly generous and tasted very fresh. I liked the Tajin on them, but would have preferred it to be an option (shaker on the table) rather than just full coverage. I would have shared them, but the person I was dining with doesn't care do the spice. I ordered the bbq bacon cheeseburger with the sauce on the side and it was a generous portion, that was well-cooked. Just the way I ordered it! That being said, the beef was relatively tasteless and the whole sandwich was extremely greasy. The bacon on the sandwich was plentiful and not as greasy as the burger and cheese. I don't know the fries would be seasoned. It may or may not have been on the menu, I honestly can't recall. The place seemed well kept and customer oriented, food service wise, but the ambiance could be dialed down for the lunch crowd. If there was an alternate burger available nearby, I might not give Brothers a second chance. But I can't hate on it. Just a few too many flaws for the price, which was not cheap. Paying over $5 for a Mexican Coke was pretty steep since I didn't see any fountain options. But lastly, too be fair, the bartender was VERY kind!

It was the middle of the week, I didn't want to cook, and all I could think about was a yummy…read moresandwich. I went to yelp and was looking for somewhere to go and Brothers Cascadia stood out with all their options. The steak sando and the chicken sando both looked great so we ordered one of each and shared - boy they hit the spot! This is such a fun spot! A good balance of a neighborhood pub but also a place I could bring my kiddo and enjoy a basket of fries. Everyone on the staff was so friendly too. I look forward to coming back.

When I think of a great food experience, I think of Crust Collective. My husband digs the beers,…read morebut I'm in it for the gluten-free deep dish pizza. I love that you can get traditional pizza toppings or creative combinations. The flavor of the pizza is amazing and I have heard that the gluten free crust is considered better than the regular by some people. This location gets busy, so if you can swing an early dinner or a meal at a slightly off time, your wait to sit will be shorter. We came in a bit before 5 when the patio seating was open and got to sit right away. When they are busy, you might wait a bit for food, but the servers are friendly and super knowledgeable about the menu items. We ordered the "something marvelous" (bbq chicken) and a pepperoni pizza (because kids) for our pizza. We also got the beets and burrata salad to start. This was more than enough food and we always take leftovers home. The weather was nice on the patio and you can see the waterfront and river from your seats. We've been here before. We will be back. I hope the Cuban style pizza makes it back on the menu...pizza with pulled pork and pickles? Yes!

As a vegetarian, there are very limited options at this time on the Vancouver Waterfront. But Ruse…read moreBrewing really fits the bill! I'm a big fan of Detroit-style pizza and I think Ruse's version is far superior to the nearby Ranch Pizza. However my fave offering is their sandwiches. The bread they make is excellent!! I would love to see them offer a few more vegetarian sandwich options; the Yola Caprese is quite tasty (their pesto is bomb) and the vegan hamburger sando is good, but they do such innovative work with fresh veggie pizza combos; I wish they would apply that same creativity to expanding their vegetarian sandwich varieties. One thing: The pick up timing is often off when you order online. Whenever I arrive at pick up, I find the food has been ready for a while. That's okay for a sandwich, but a bummer when it's a pizza and your food has gotten cold. Recommend always arriving a bit early for your pick up to account for this.

Three of us, WA resident, OR resident, and myself a CA resident, went to this shop together. We…read moreeach found multiple gift items for others and ourselves. Excellent selection spanning food and drink to clothing and jewelry to tchotchkes of all delightful sorts. And cards.

I couldn't tell you with exactitude that everything in this shop is locally sourced and created,…read morebut it definitely appears to be that way. Pop-Local is a fantastically curated, and located, gift shop celebrating all things PNW, and Vancouver in particular, though not exclusively: greater Washington and Oregon are well-represented here as well. Like most tourist-oriented gift shops, you'll find local foods, drinks, treats, snacks, spices and other consumables; clothing, apparel and accessories; home décor items, cards and artwork; and likely plenty more items I managed to overlook. As a life-long local, growing up in this small town that was once nothing more than a speed bump on the way to bigger, better and more exciting places, it's kinda wild that the O.G. Vancouver now has its own souvenir shop. Just goes to show what a little local pride, and a whole lot of planning and investment, can do to revive what was once a no-go zone along the waterfront, and Pop-Local, as the first flagship of this new and improved 'Couve, is doing us proud!

I always love Loowit. Great beers in multiple styles--not just IPAs. Service is always fast and the…read morevibes are immaculate.

While in Vancouver, WA we also stopped into Loowit Brewing. The places was really busy so I sat in…read morethe one open spot at the bar while Ben stood behind me. They had live music so I am guessing that contributed to how busy it was. Since there was no where for Ben to sit we only had one beer and took off as there were no signs of anyone leaving anytime soon. We enjoyed our time there and would have stayed longer if possible. Maybe next time.

Stopped in for lunch We split a turkey pesto sandwich, which…read morewas moist and delicious a bowl of French Onion soup (soup of the day). Dessert: Heath cookie and Cherry Chocolate cookie Soup was topped with melted cheese and enjoyable to have on this cold day. Heath was my favorite of the two. Staff friendly and quick with the order. Casual atmosphere. I will be returning when I'm in the area! Recommended to friends and family

I suppose I shoulda known that the breakfast burrito touted as being the best around was gonna be a…read moreletdown. It was premade and thrown into some sort of air fryer / microwave combo and honestly falling apart. $30 for a breakfast burrito and salad that were both pre made just sitting there. I'd expect freshly made items for those prices. Won't be returning.

Went to visit WVV at their Vancouver water front location. We made reservations ahead of time and…read morewere promptly sat when we arrived. We enjoyed a welcome pour before our waitress reviewed today's offerings. We had the Ahi and the Spring Pea risotto. Both were delicious and would order again! We happened to be visiting during sunset which always makes for a lovely evening when you can watch from your table.

Honestly, we've come to this place multiple times because we love the Lake Oswego location--the…read morefood there is always delicious and the service is great. Unfortunately, the Vancouver location has been a completely different experience. The first time we came with a larger group, we waited about 30 minutes just to be acknowledged. Staff kept walking around without even recognizing that we (and others behind us) were waiting. We decided to give it another try, but the second visit was just as disappointing. We ended up leaving because we didn't want to keep waiting with no communication. The third time, I finally spoke up because no one was acknowledging us again. Eventually someone came and seated us, but things didn't improve. We waited a long time at the table, and when the server finally came, many of the items we saw online were no longer available. Instead, there were completely different options. Also, while we were waiting, we spoke with a group of girls behind us who said they had experienced the same issue multiple times and had even left before because of it. So it's clearly not just us. Overall, this has been the worst experience we've had at any of their locations. It's really disappointing because we know how great this place can be. Hopefully, with more people sharing feedback, something will change. The Vancouver location seriously needs to improve its service--I don't see how this level of customer care is acceptable.

Stopped into Kafiex Roasters - Coffee Lab today with my laptop planning to get a little work done,…read moreand ended up having such a great experience that I felt compelled to leave a review. Lexi was running the show, and it was genuinely impressive to watch. She treated every customer with warmth and attentiveness while somehow keeping everything moving seamlessly behind the scenes. Even during the quieter moments, she stayed busy, focused, and engaged with the space around her. That kind of work ethic and customer care stands out. The coffee itself was unique and memorable; not your average coffee shop experience, and the zucchini bread was off the charts! Add in the great ambience and welcoming atmosphere, and this place is an easy recommendation. You can tell when people genuinely care about what they do, and today that showed in every part of the experience.

Kafiex Coffee Lab is a cozy spot in downtown Vancouver, WA, serving up tasty coffee with a side of…read morefriendly service. Street parking is available. Whether you're looking to relax at the larger community table or prefer some solo seating, they've got options. A solid stop if you're in the area or need a break from the bustling farmers market. Enjoy!

New Seasons Market is one of those grocery stores that actually makes shopping enjoyable. The place…read moreis bright, clean, and full of fresh, local products that you can feel good about buying. The produce always looks great, the prepared foods are tasty, and there's an awesome mix of organic, vegan, and specialty items you don't usually find elsewhere. The people who work there are friendly and genuinely helpful--they make the store feel like part of the neighborhood. You can tell New Seasons really cares about the community too, with its focus on local farmers, small businesses, and sustainable practices. Overall, it's a great spot to shop if you want high-quality food, good vibes, and a company that actually walks the talk when it comes to supporting local and being eco-friendly.

This was my first visit to Nee Seasons. It was really clean and spacious inside. We wandered every…read moreisle to check it all out. There was a great selection of baked goods, drink choices, and lots of good food options. We grabbed some fresh sour dough and a couple of hard ciders to try at home. The staff was pleasant and helpful when we asked questions. Great selection, great service!