Pros: good mochi donuts & banh mi, great variety of drinks!…read more Cons: service has been very very hit or miss. Have been here a handful of times and usually treat it as a banh mi + sweet treat moment, but gosh the last interaction/experience made me not want to return. I placed an online order because I had a flight to catch later and wanted to be able to pick up a quick banh mi on the way. I arrived the scheduled time and they hadn't seen the order or even started working on it. It seemed like there may have been a tech issue or error, so eh I was fine with waiting. They did throw in a mochi donut for my wait/issue which was nice. However....it just snowballed from there. They handed me my drinks and sandwiches and I was just out the door when I looked in the bag and realized they had forgotten the vegetarian banh mi I had ordered myself -- this would have been very unfortunate since I'm vegetarian and the other two in the bag were pork. I had to wait even longer, a second time, for this order to be completed and really felt like it'd been a waste of time to try and schedule the order. Because of all of the delays, I had a very limited amount of time to eat and it honestly soured my experience overall. The teas are fine but not my favorite in the area and sadly after my last visit, I'm going to search for a new banh mi spot for bites.

I have to say, we got this around lunch time, we were home before 1this afternoon. I had this in…read morethe fridge and 4 1/2 hours later it's still so good! My bobas are still soft and chewy, the taste is great although I did get it half sweet. We also got an assortment of mochi donuts and they are great and fresh also. We'll be back.

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.

Well, goodness! After being away from Vancouver for nearly six years, I was thrilled to see this…read morerestaurant has survived. My sweet friend treated me to lunch and we both enjoyed it very much. We started with a wonderful appetizer, nicely toasted bed covered with mushrooms and garlic . Delicious. I then had a half corned beef and homemade chips. It was very good. And my friend had their famous Caesar salad with shrimp added. The shrimp was perfectly cooked. The service was excellent. It was a busy lunch time, but we never felt neglected. Our server did a wonderful job. We choose a table outside in the sunshine, it was much quieter outside so that we could have a nice chat. The only negative is the interior is very loud. Other than that, it's a great place to have lunch or dinner at.

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

Came here with a friend around 9am on a Wednesday. There was a line of about 5 people. The line…read moremoved quickly. Staff was friendly and helpful. It's pretty small inside. Not a lot of room for ordering and waiting for beverages. There is a nice seating area upstairs. We ordered an iced latte and iced Darkside for beverages. We both ordered the croissant breakfast sandwich with ham. Everything tasted great! Coffee was bold and delicious. The breakfast sandwiches were fresh and a nice size. The croissants were huge. We were both very happy with our food and drinks. This coffee shop in located in downtown Vancouver, so street parking is the only parking available. The meters are managed by Parking Kitty. Parking is about $1.50/hr, with a 2hr maximum. Overall a wonderful first visit. I'll definitely be back to try their other coffee and food options. Would highly recommend.

My company was leading a meeting not too far from this cafe and decided to get some coffee and may…read morehave and do a prep meeting here. We were greeted by friendly employees, Carolyn and Sheldon, and each ordered our preferred drink--matcha latte, chai latte and mocha latte. The drinks were made with care and tasted delicious, we enjoyed it so much that we went back the next day before we left town. They offer seating outside, downstairs and upstairs, including a tucked away room if you need a little more privacy. They have nice decor including checkered floors and disco balls. I look forward to returning when I'm back in Vancouver! Thank you!

What a great spot. Love the indoor vibe and the outdoor seating. My hubby and kid loved the brisket…read moreMac n cheese. I got the jalapeño pinto beans and pulled pork sandwich which I ended up asking for some bbq sauce to top it off with. The best part is the service! 2 people were working our area which really rocked as it made ordering quick. Shout out to the staff that asked the incredibly loud drunk guy to bring it down a notch. I'm somewhat deaf but could definitly share the pay details he was discussing with friends.

You can smell the bbq from around the corner. The pit…read moremaster brought fresh bbq from the pit the entire time we were eating and every time it smelled just as good as the first. Star of the show was the brisket Mac n cheese. 10/10. The ribs were so tender and full of flavor with an excellent smoke ring. The brisket was so easy to cut through that you didn't need a knife. The pulled pork was moist and tender. The bbq sauce wasn't overly sweet and then even had a spicy dr. Pepper sauce which had a subtle heat. The service was fabulous, our waitress brought us so many pickles and ensure we had everything we needed for a rockin meal. Love that they partner with the brewery next door and have their beers in house.

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.

Met a friend here for lunch before seeing a movie next door at the Regal City Center theater. There…read moreis street parking nearby, or a parking garage adjacent to the restaurant. Restaurant was clean. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating options. We were immediately greeted and seated upon entering the restaurant. Staff was friendly, helpful and accommodating. We ordered a few appetizers to share; coconut shrimp, potstickers, chicken satay and BBQ pork fresh salad rolls. Each appetizer came with an appropriate dipping sauce. The food was good, and tasted fresh. The chicken satay was a bit dry, but the curry flavor was perfect and the peanut dipping sauce helped give it a bit of moisture. I feel like the prices were a bit steep. We only ordered one non-alcoholic beverage and 4 appetizers, and the bill was just shy of $80, with tip. I guess I didn't realize how expensive it was since last time I came for Happy Hour. Overall we were happy with our experience here; however, next time we'll make sure we hit Happy Hour for better pricing. Would recommend.

We arrived in town too early to check in to our motel. We decided to check out the food options…read moreclose by. My hubby and I wanted sandwiches. We landed on a great choice! City Sandwich has plenty of indoor seating. Local owned small business. It was almost closing time and only one person making food. They let us know a head that it may be a lil bit of a wait but that was ok, we had no clue what we wanted. I chose the #16 turkey and provolone sammy. My husband wanted the #15 but they ran out of ham. It was the end of the day, end of week. When I say this is the best sammy we have ate. The turkey was fresh, tasted so flavorful and clean. The sourdough bread was fresh and the portions were so big! They put extra meat on because they had no ham and didn't want to waste their meat as it was the end of day, like I mentioned previously. Delicious snickerdoodle cookie for dessert. Price was decent and the ambiance was chill.

Nice staff, fast service and clean atmosphere - complete with classic rock playing in the…read morebackground! Sandwiches are HUGE and tasty, with lots of meat and fresh bread.

Great selection of food. Huge portions. But the music was amazing. It was a variety of Bluegrass,…read moreGrateful Dead, Widespread Panic playing in the background. great experience! Service was spot on

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.

How have I not been here before!?! Frontier Public House is a hidden gem! Great service as soon as…read morewe walked in (great seeing you Joey)! We sat out in the spacious outdoor seating area. The drinks here are great! We tried a couple and they were all good. The nachos were tasty too! I'm looking forward to coming back and trying more of the menu! Great service, great drinks, great food!

Had not been here in over 5 years so wanted to come back and give it another try. Overall a great…read morespot for Hazel Dell - great service, welcoming vibe, and good menu options. I got their steak kebabs which were good, and the dipping sauce definitely is the cherry on top. My husband ordered their steak which had a great grill flavor. Based on other reviews I've read, it's clear they really know how to make their meat dishes sign! Would definitely come back if I'm looking to stay close to home.

An extremely amazing establishment. The staff is incredibly friendly, the place is clean, and the…read morefood high quality! This is my 4th time here and I'm surprised I haven't reviewed this place yet ‍ I've tried almost everything on the menu. And all have been delicious! Today I got the cheeseburger again. So good! A bit oily this time but still good. A must try this place :) cute corner shop, affordable prices :)

One of the tastiest avocado toasts that I have had. Hit the spot wonderfully…read more Took off a star because phone customers took precedence over those of us who walked in to order food. To me, that's a no-no.