Vancouver - Main Street - All Types

2689 Main St., Vancouver V5T 3E7
604-839-5780

Rumpus Room

With décor that’s a crazy salad of kitschy finishes featuring all the suburban basement rec room staples, this cousin to nearby Narrow Lounge hits the spot with anything-but-basic comf... read more

228 E. 4th Ave., Vancouver V5T 1G5
604-568-4272

Slightly off the Main Street beaten path in an up-and-coming stretch of loftland hides this sleeper owned by 2 friends, one of whom’s a baker making everything from scratch, including vegan a... read more

2425 Main St., Vancouver V5T 3E1
604-568-5130

F As In Frank

Following the original Whistler store, it's a large, well-sorted assembly of men's and ladies vintage, from lingerie and crinolines to cowboy shirts, heavy metal tees and funky 70s outerwear. Fans ... read more

4296 Main St., Vancouver V5V 3P9
604-708-5199

Plush On Main

Tons of tableware, unique linens like badass "skeleton commando" pillows, felted items, funky accessories, wallets and bags in all shapes and sizes, all perfect for giving to your favorite craftoho... read more

1020 Main St., Vancouver V6A 2W1
604-484-6018

Campagnolo

Do-it-all fresh kitchen includes crostini, pizza, pasta, sausage & salumi from an organic, ethically-raised pig butchered in-house weekly by Vancouver's chef of the year, co-owner Robert Belcha... read more

4278 Main St., Vancouver V5V 3P9
604-879-6665

Vincent Park

Lauren and Cara Stryer's recycled space (some of which formerly housed their parents' antique shop) is where to find labels like Eryn Brinie, Cheap Monday, Quiksilver and Alternative Apparel, among... read more

208 East 12th Ave., Vancouver V5T 2G9
604-568-5528

Body Politic

Label-mongers embrace SOMA's contemporary side at this it-spot for sustainable clothes. Only worry? How not to buy the entire store. North America's best eco-designers are in stock: Elroy, Thieves,... read more

2442 Main St., Vancouver V5T 3E2
778-239-4613

Dandelion Emporium

Welcoming space with a wealth of where'd-you-get-that gift ideas, including avant-garde lighting, funky clocks, and wooden toys for grown-ups, like handmade wood iPhone cases, perfect for that uniq... read more

221 E. 16th Ave., Vancouver V5T 2T5
604-874-1030

Burcu's Angels

Many come for the perfect party outfit and unflinchingly wacky costume pieces, often found in the bargain box, but it's also a safe place for transgendered people to find the look they like and sta... read more

3612 Main St., Vancouver V5V 3N5
604-568-3673

Vancouver Special

Wondered where to get Pantone mugs and bags, retro-styled Tivoli audio, simple chic Danish sofas and three-in-one convertible furniture, also from Denmark? Happily, it's all together in this much b... read more

1898 Main St., Vancouver V5T 3B7
778-737-5206

Narrow Lounge

The red light means (open for) business at Main Street's fun fulcrum. BYOV (vinyl) and spin it yourself on a turntable open to the many thrifters and record shoppers stopping for in for a bite or a... read more

111 East Broadway Ave., Vancouver V5T 1W1
604-999-0673

Belmont Barbershop

Nouveau traditional East Van barbershop, with artistic sensibility, like master barber Delbert Fishbook's website. Cream and red antique leather chairs pair with simple black mirrors, and a bold gr... read more

395 Kingsway, Vancouver V5T 3J7
604-676-0541

Biltmore Cabaret

Against the downtown grain, this eclectic live venue has found a spot where a lot of its young clientele are close enough to walk home. Whether cutting-edge comedy, live jazz and rock from current ... read more

2616 Main St., Vancouver V5T 3E6
604-709-8650

Cascade Room

Sister to next-door Habit restaurant, sophistication mixes with clever slogans—“Keep Calm and Carry On”—while ambiguous crowd of Silicon Valley-esque boys and modsters make ... read more

3941 Main Street, Vancouver V5V 3P3
604-872-3663

Crave

Weekend brunch fave stands out with a sanctuary-like deck welcoming thrifters, window shoppers and neighborhood hipsters. Wake up to the wow of the avocado and bacon Californian or Crab Cake benny,... read more

209 E 6th Ave., Vancouver V5T 1J7
604-874-4687‎

The Whip

Thick with history and bricky ambience, this funky, split level gastropub/gallery has been a local fave throughout several owners. Hit the patio and try some of the seven deadly sin-themed martinis... read more

3934 Main St., Vancouver V5V 3P2
604-877-2247

Regional Assembly of Text

One of Main Street's quirkiest spots (and websites), from vintage lockers to typographically-inspired handmade goods. Typewriter fetishists, font geeks and calligraphy masters will feel right at ho... read more

2315 Main St., Vancouver V5T 3C9
604-879-5275

Lark

For both sexes: great shoes, denim by Nudie, bags by Barbour, and crucial rain gear and outerwear like Mackintoshes and duffle coats by Gloverall to ward off the elements. Sharpen up with Alexander... read more

3638 Main St., Vancouver V5V 3N5
604-909-8225

Umeboshi

Put your foot down with soul in shoes and accessories from international design stars like PF Flyers, Shofolk, Ted Baker and Fly London. Standout ladies styles include Coclico and Tashkent by New Y... read more

44 Kingsway, Vancouver V5T 3H9
604-874-5408

Budgies Burritos

The "Mr. Jones" is a neighb fave at this hole-in-the-wall serving up nearly 2 lb. large-sized burritos from a small menu of meatless mix & match options that can even be made vegan with a simpl... read more