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.
15 habitants recommandent
Latte Da Coffee House and Wine Bar
205 E 39th StLess 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.
6 habitants recommandent
Joe Brown's Cafe
817 Main StSome 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.
18 habitants recommandent
Dulin's Village Cafe
1929 Main StDo 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.
53 habitants recommandent
Bleu Door Bakery
2411 Main StIt'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 StBest 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 AveA 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.
8 habitants recommandent
Provecho
1801 Main StAmazing 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.
Bosnia Restaurant
2902 NE Burton RdUnforgettable Baltic food -- in Vancouver, of all places!
Peking Garden Restaurant
2101 Main StReally great delivery Chinese food.
Golden China
5406 NE Fourth Plain BlvdNot delivery, but really fresh Chinese food with huge portions.
Sweet Touch Cafe & Svitoch
4804 NE Thurston WayWonderful bakery with a wide variety of sweets.
Seriously great bakery that has a lemon cheesecake to die for.
8 habitants recommandent
Larson's Bakery
13411 SE Mill Plain BlvdSeriously great bakery that has a lemon cheesecake to die for.
Rosemary Cafe
1001 Main StIncredibly good sandwiches. Try the potato salad.
Petra House Traditional Mediterranean Food
1900 NE 162nd AveFun décor and amazing food.
Safeway
3707 Main StIt'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.
46 habitants recommandent
McMenamins on the Columbia
1801 SE Columbia River DrYou 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.
59 habitants recommandent
Beaches Restaurant & Bar
1919 SE Columbia River DrNearly 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.
48 habitants recommandent
Wildfin American Grill - Vancouver
777 Waterfront WyIt 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.
28 habitants recommandent
Twigs Bistro
801 Waterfront WyIt 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 PikeFabulous stalls filled with reasonably priced antiques and collectibles.
1709 Records
1709 Broadway StWonderful 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.
45 habitants recommandent
Parc et aire de jeux Esther Short
605 Esther StWith 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.
65 habitants recommandent
Vancouver Farmers Market
605 Esther StGreat 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
85 habitants recommandent
Vancouver Waterfront
695 Waterfront WyThis 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.
19 habitants recommandent
Fort Vancouver National Historic Site | Visitor Center
1501 East Evergreen BoulevardLong 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.
25 habitants recommandent
Pearson Air Museum
1115 E 5th StIt'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.
32 habitants recommandent
Waterfront Renaissance Trail Vancouver WA
115 SE Columbia WayA very pleasant stroll along the Columbia River.
Kiggins Theatre
1011 Main StVintage theatre showing new indy releases and old classics.
Source Climbing Center
1118 Main StRock climbing gym in the heart of Vancouver.
Archery World
6300 NE St James RdRent 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.
69 habitants recommandent
Powell's City of Books
1005 West Burnside StreetThis 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.