This is my favorite boba shop ever!! I go there every week after class. Their boba is the perfect…read moretexture, and all the different drink are amazing. My mom has celiac disease and can have their boba too! The banh mi are delicious and crunchy! They have really creative mochi donut flavors. Amazing atmosphere, great spot to chill or hang out. The art on the walls are adorable, and it's a good spot to take photos with your boba! Everyone who works there is super sweet and talented. 10000/10 stars. I love supporting this business.

Came here after a long walk at Officers Row with a group of friends. Enjoyed all our drinks and…read moreeats! We stayed until they closed playing games and enjoying chatting. The service was beyond friendly too.

La bottega is an amazing option for Italian food in downtown Vancouver. The atmosphere is casual…read moreand because it's also a market the walls are lined with wine. Even going on a Monday night, it was packed with people, however, we were able to snag a table for two without a reservation right away. The service was attentive and helpful. I got the full portion of the smoked mushroom ravioli and I absolutely loved it. I appreciated that the portion was quite large because too often ordering ravioli means you barely get any pasta. The sauce was decadent, savory, smokey, and had a hint of sweetness, which pulled everything together.

Tuesday night is half price bottle night, which was a happy coincidence, as we happened in on a…read moreTuesday. The biggest draw for me was the favorable reviews about gluten free options. Our server was friendly and quick. She answered questions and described the specials. They have gluten free focaccia!!!! It was super yummy, but it was also served kinda cold. Worth it. We ordered the fresh catch, which was halibut with some potatoes and grilled asparagus. The accompanying sauces were delicious. The asparagus was good. The white potatoes though had been cooked previously and weren't reheated enough. They were described as new potatoes but were definitely large chunks of russets. They were hard to eat. So we didn't. We also had the Punta di Fesa which is a braised beef dish with mushrooms on polenta. The balsamic mushrooms and polenta were so flavorful and delicious. It was a good thing that my husband started with this dish (we traded halfway through and had plenty to eat!) because I would have eaten his share of the polenta too. The beef however was dry and not what I would have expected from a braised beef. When we were given a knife, we were told we probably wouldn't need it. We did. The service here was friendly and helpful. Our server was knowledgeable about gluten free needs and recommended a great bottle of wine that went well with our fish AND the beef (which is tricky...yummy Chianti AND half price!). It was pretty busy for a Tuesday night at 7. There were people that ended up waiting but not too long. There are shelves of Italian goods all around you. My husband said he felt like he was eating in a store. You kind of are, but it was still cozy. I plan to come back to try the gluten free pasta and maybe a lunch sandwich if they have solid gf options there. Also, the dessert menu looked great. We were just full.

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!

We ate at Ruse Brewing on our way down to Portland for the weekend. This was a beautiful day on the…read morewaterfront and there was no wait at 7PM on a Friday night, which we found surprising given how almost every restaurant on the street seemed to be full. We were told it would be a 20 to 25 minute wait for our pizza (I had to ask - the server didn't volunteer this information). It actually took 30. Dini Broccolini ($16) - We ordered this as an app. The dish includes a thick romesco sauce spread along the bottom of the plate. It's served cold and it's quite nutty (walnuts?) and peppery with a strong tangy umami. It's chunky with lots of small pieces blended in. On top of the romesco are three slices of crostini that are much thicker than average. They are completely dried out and crunchy like croutons. They salt the bread a ton; it's salty enough that my mouth felt like it was burning. The only warm thing on the dish is the broccolini, which is baked rather than charred. The texture is great and the seasoning level is perfect. On top of the veggies, they sprinkle pecorino and and breadcrumbs, for additional saltiness, umami, and a bit of crunch. (4/5) Now onto the pizza. Taken from another of my reviews: there are several characteristics that define Detroit-style. Firstly, the base must be a thinner and chewier focaccia dough-like crust, pillowy on the interior and with a crispness on the bottom and sides that are somewhat greasy but not overladen*. There must be flavorful Wisconsin brick cheese (or blend), buttery and fatty, melted on top and spread until it spills over the sides of the crust, creating a crisp caramelized frico ring surrounding the pie. The pepperoni must be underneath the cheese**, and the flavorful tomato sauce, typically in several wide lines, is spread atop the cheese. There must not be too many toppings to prevent the crust from compressing and ruining the texture. *Note 1: The fat/grease is very important, both to allow the crust to crisp up and to act as a hydrophobic layer to prevent sogginess. **Note 2: This is the one trait I dislike since it makes the pepperoni limp and soaked with grease. Dial 'P' for Pepperoni ($26) - As always, I start with the base pepperoni pizza, the most classical Detroit-style pizza. The pizzas here are standard 4-square size (8in x 10in), cut into 6 pieces. Pricing is pretty expensive for this size - I'm used to 8-square (10in x 14in) pricing being around this much. Starting with the base crust - it's pretty good. It's crisp but not overly greasy, thinner and a little collapsed in the area with toppings, but still light and airy without being dense. It's super bubbly from frying in high heat and the crumb, especially towards the sides, looks great. It has a tasty buttery fried flavor. The cheese frico on the sides is underwhelming. While crisp, it's a little collapsed and flattened rather than having lacy, thin, uneven tops as with a great Detroit-style pizza. The bake on the pizza is also uneven, with one side much darker than the other. The darker side unfortunately burns the frico, which gives an unpleasant acridity on one end. On top, they add an appropriate amount of mild mozzarella. It's enough to give a slightly cheesy stretch, but isn't enough to feel overly heavy or rich. They then place pepperoni on top, which cups and crisps up. Again, they don't overload the pizza, so while salty, it's not overwhelmingly so like several other Detroit-style pizzas I've eaten recently. This all makes a pizza that give a really balanced bite. Unfortunately the sauce here is a miss. It's ridiculously tangy and acidic to start with somewhat of a metallic kind of flavor. It then descends into a really heavy overly concentrated flavor of dried Italian herbs. It's incredibly overwhelming, like they wanted to completely cover up the taste of bad quality canned tomatoes* but failed. The dried herbs are followed up with a slight heat that warms the mouth, probably from red pepper flakes mixed in. On each slice of pizza, they place a giant spoonful of sauce, which is unfortunate given that I didn't enjoy the sauce. I think they should revisit their tomato sauce recipe. It's one of the worst Ive had in a while. Luckily, it's not a huge part of the pizza. (3.5/5) Overall the pizzas have some major weaknesses. My review reads very critical, but I think the pizzas are still quite tasty and will satisfy most people. Still, I personally wouldn't return given the better options for Detroit-style pizza across the river. *Note: They use Valoroso canned tomatoes from Stanislaus, which is a company many places in Detroit also use. I doubt the quality of the tomatoes are actually bad. Bathrooms - Two unisex rooms

Still one of my favorite Coffee Spots with so much more than coffee. Cocktails with coffee,…read morebreakfast Sammie and lunch Sammie's are fantastic here. The staff is always in a great mood. This is a one stop shop and they get busy so be patient . I always enjoy chatting up the staff. I had their jalapeño poppin bagel that's like a jalapeño popper(the good ones not the frozen crap). Omg! if you love or like jalapeños you gotta try this bomb.com You can't go wrong coming here. Until next time which is going to be real soon!!!!! Like tomorrow;).

Stopped by Brewed while walking around Vancouver and overall it's a cute little neighborhood coffee…read morespot if you're looking for something quick and simple. The shop itself is definitely on the smaller side with only a few places to sit inside, so it feels more like an in-and-out coffee stop versus somewhere you're going to spend hours working or hanging out. They do serve lunch items along with pastries and coffee, and when I walked in there were a few locals standing around watching TV which gave it a casual neighborhood vibe. I ordered a large cold brew and a pecan bar from the pastry case. The cold brew was actually really good -- strong, smooth, and definitely woke me up. The pecan bar, though, wasn't my favorite. It tasted a little aged/stale and unfortunately didn't really hit the mark for me (especially when you grow up spoiled by homemade pecan bars ). Service was okay but not particularly warm or welcoming. More of a "take your order and keep it moving" type of atmosphere. Nothing rude, just not overly friendly either. All in all, still a decent little coffee stop if you're nearby and need caffeine, but with so many coffee shops in the area, I'm excited to continue exploring and see what else Vancouver has to offer

What a delicious meal option in downtown Vancouver. We brought the kids down and had some tasty…read moreTexas bbq. We tried the Frito pie (think walking taco but brisket chili on Fritos! Yum!) and had the Smokestack plate. Two adults shared this amount and it was plenty of food. The kids shared a Mac and cheese side and then had bites of our plate. They are normally fairly picky, but they loved everything, even the coleslaw and jalapeño beans. We ordered the banana pudding and the chocolate torte for dessert. I heard the banana pudding was tasty, but the torte was the favorite at the table. The establishment is split into a bar area and an area that accommodates families. There were some tvs with sports on and plenty of room for us to sit at dinner time on a Friday. There is also outdoor seating (but I don't know if kids can sit there). The staff was friendly and speedy and willing to help us make arrangements for our picky eaters. The portions were generous and the quality was great. My favorite part is that the menu is clearly marked for gluten free options and that there are so many. The meats and sauces and chili are all clear, as well as the chocolate torte. Everything was delicious. And our picky eaters even want to go back and eat the actual barbecue next time.

My husband and I came over the last night of a business trip…read more After smelling the delicious food the night before. We decided we had to stop by for dinner on our last night. The staff was very friendly, and served delicious Huckleberry whiskey. The menu, though small, had to many delicious options. I ended up being unable to decide, and got the same pull pork sandwhich my husband chose. And dang was it good. I am honestly not sure if I ate the sandwhich, or just blinked and had it disappear. I can tell you my husband hadn't laughed as hard that entire trip, as he did when he saw me reliaze it was gone. If your looking for a good place, with strong drinks, and food that will make you wanna drive hours to have again. Then stop in this hole in the wall today.

We decided to stop in here after seeing a movie downtown. The menu had a lot of clearly marked…read moregluten free options, which is a major plus for me. We started with a couple Thai mules which were made with a spicy and delicious ginger beer. For food we ordered the Nem Kai from the house specials menu and, after an enthusiastic endorsement, the drunken noodles. Both dishes were amazing. The ingredients were fresh and the portions were generous. We couldn't finish so we took the leftovers home and enjoyed them the next day. I have been craving that rice dish for the past week since our visit. I will have to go back soon! The servers were attentive and helpful, even though it was closer to closing time than we thought. We sat outside and enjoyed the landscaping on a nice evening. Highly recommend this spot for a delicious meal and refreshing beverage.

We are fans of Thai Orchid and head over to Portland for a variety of delicious eats , so we had…read morehigh hopes based on the reviews. We went with two other couples , one who booked the reservation. Service was good , restaurant was clean, the food was disappointing , specifically ; chicken (about 1 oz in our entrees ) had no taste , like it was boiled. Sauces were bland with a chalky texture , and we ordered medium for heat and there was no spice or kick. I will say the veggies were very fresh . Overall , we won't be back .

I was in here a few weeks ago and I gotta say I had a great experience. Service was fantastic right…read morefrom the start. The juice was fresh and the sandwich was unbelievable. Real deal. You take a bite and you can tell they know what they're doing in that kitchen. The atmosphere in there was perfect too. Nice and relaxed, not too loud, not too crazy. I was able to sit down and study for a few hours and nobody rushed me or gave me a hard time. Just a good comfortable place to hang out for a bit. The guy who took my order was a tall guy with a mustache and he was great. Friendly, quick, and just ran things the right way. The kind of guy who makes you feel like a regular even if it's your first time in. Overall I had a great time. Good food, great service, and a really nice vibe. When a place does things right like that you come back. Simple as that.

A little gem tucked into downtown Vancouver, WA. The prices may seem high, but you're getting a…read morebargain. They pile on the meat. As well as friendly customer service. You get your moneys worth! Oh, and come early because they receive a lot of catering orders and typically run out of bread.

This place has really been hit or miss lately. Not sure what's changed from their opening, but the…read morelast 3-4 times we've visited it's been okay or subpar. Very disappointing. We both agreed this is the last time we'll come here. We came in and were greeted and immediately seated by the host. He was friendly and welcoming. They weren't super busy, but busy enough for a Saturday lunch crowd. It took him awhile to get our drink order, so when he finally came to take it, we went ahead and ordered our food as well. We decided on the bacon cheeseburger with chips, and the reuben with fries ($3.50 extra for fries). I've never understood the extra cost for fries vs homemade potato chips?! The chips have been hit or miss in the past, so we usually order fries for one entree just in case. Our food took about 45 minutes. Seemed way too long. Our server never came back and asked for refills on beverages during our visit either, which was disappointing. My burger looked good, but super greasy, even the bun was greasy on top. Maybe it was brushed with butter?! The burger dripped with grease while eating it. The chips were saturated in grease as well. Some of them so much they weren't crispy at all. Our server was nowhere to be found or I would have complained. They were left on the plate. My husband didn't like them either. He ended up sharing his fries with me. My husband liked his reuben, but the bread was burnt on the bottom. You couldn't tell at first look, only once it was picked up to eat. It had plenty of meat, cheese, peppers and onions. He enjoyed it overall. The fries were good too. Much better than the chips. The restaurant was clean when we walked in, but during our visit many tables were left dirty for far too long. Not sure if they were in the middle of a shift change, but it seemed like no one was around to clear plates or refill beverages. Someone from the kitchen eventually came out to get us our bill. Our plates were still on the table when we left. Overall a disappointing experience. There are far too many restaurant options in this area to spend $65 on lunch for mediocre, at best, food and service. We will not be returning.

First time visiting this location. We decided to go for a medium pizza and share the chili with…read morecornbread. Our server was extremely helpful with our questions since new. She allowed ample time to place our order. She also explained how and what you could order for takeout in case we didn't have time to dine in. We sat in a comfortable booth with high walls. Great experience and we plan on going again maybe try the burgers or sandwiches next time.