European cuisine: the best places to taste it in Vancouver

Bestie

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"One of my favourite places in this city! I always make a point of bringing my friends there when they visit from out of town, and everybody loves it!..."

Sagan Robidas

"This place had the best ambiance on Earth! Awesome playlist, in a German restaurant, in Chinatown. Food was authentic. My best friend is half..."

Greg Derssaun

"Usually I'm a quick eater, but their dish had me savouring every bite... I followed the meal with the ginger snap ice cream sandwich and wooooooeee..."

Shyah Yan Zarrabi

"Cheap and cheerful. A small menu, but consistently good food. Several local brews on tap. Friendly staff. I'm there at least once a..."

Rob Spooner

"Such a chill little hidden gem! Good place to kick back and have some good eats and listen to good beats!..."

Mike Sones

"This place is amazing, the food is amazing, the service Is great and the guys are just..."

Debbie Bailey

"If you are looking for a change of pace at lunch, definitely a good choice. The currywurst is authentic and brings back great memories of Berlin...."

Edward Downing

"Love it!!! Really nice service, the food it's delicious � love the pretzel's my fav place These..."

Maxim Lomej

"It was amazing and the stinky cheese sauce is yum yum..."

Gary Foster

"This is a small casual shop located in Chinatown specializing in German food, specifically sausages (with various sides such as fries, salads and..."

Willow Yang

"Currywurst with fries is very good. Do not order Sauerkraut!! It is NOT good. It is just raw cabbage. Sauerkraut is supposed to be fermented and then..."

Zoe Nitro

"Meal: Currywurst with Pork, Saurkraut with Pork, Pretzel Platter, and Sausage Roll. Plus way too many stein beers. . Service: Can't complain..."

Birry Ram

"Some of the best currywurst I've ever had. I was in Germany last month and this is on par, if not better, then the currywurst I had there. I enjoyed..."

Joshua Hueller

"They have steins of beer . Lovely place . Good ambience and good service .. it's literally a sausage fest . But they don't have a lot of flavours but..."

Cai

"Chinatown has been experiencing a rapid pace of change over the past few years. There is no better example of this than when Bestie moved into a..."

SoftRockin' Revue

"The folks behind Chinatown-based currywurst purveyors Bestie have a side business called Sunday Cider. It makes me really happy to think that local..."

Dennisthefoodie

"Came here and tried the vegetarian wurst on sour kraut with their spicy ketchup. It was delicious and the flavours went together so well! I also had..."

Larbear

"Walk in, dressed in your most comfortable wardrobe. No body judges. A great dining experience with comfort food and local brew. Soak up the..."

Ives

"A brew and a bratwurst. It's a formula for success. I always get the menu option that comes with sauerkraut, and I put curried ketchup on everything...."

Dempsey Charles Watson

"After way too many years, I finally defend my PhD at the end of February. And then I’m outta here. Well, kinda. Technically I’m paid to work..."

Drunken Noms

"Great sausage and comes with a delicious sauce. Apple cider is strong and flavourful. Fries were okay. Friendly customer service, but slow. Cozy..."

Anna Nguyen

"Great food! I really enjoyed my meal here, and the selection of craft beers that they had to offer. The ambiance of the restaurant was awesome too..."

Murielle

"Ok beer selection, like the option to get a "stein" sized beer. Currywurst was amazing, very good pork sausage, I got the mayo and green onions on..."

No Dessert Im Full

"Bratwurst and steins of beer...hard to dislike! Yummy food (cheesy fries, yes!), interesting interior (kind of IKEAesque) and good service from ever..."

Leigh T

"I ordered the pork and Curtis ordered the special which was rosemary lamb. Both were delicious but I have to admit the rosemary lamb was the better..."

Leslie Rossi

"It really doesn't get anymore hipster than this place! The decor is simple as is the selection of food, however I assure, this will be the best wurst..."

DanoRama

"I'd been wanting to check this place out for awhile - I love German food... Beer, sausages, mustard, sauerkraut, and was intrigued by the modern..."

Syd

"I love everything about Bestie. I love how the interior looks, with the wood panel walls and the cute booth by the window. With little details like..."

Crissy

"I’ve tried the real currywurst in Berlin, but I would say Bestie does it just as good or even better! Currywurst is really just sausage on fries..."

Every Day Is A Food Day

"I liked this place. I thought the portions were a good size and quite good value. The sausages were tasty and the beer was excellent with the nice..."

Ivan Couvert

"Outstanding sausage, wicked coleslaw, perfect fries. Instant..."

The_eugene

"I likes it. Simple decor, comfy seating, friendly and welcoming staff and most important cheap and delicious food. i will be..."

John Smith

"Fantastic sausages and great service. I have eaten at Bestie quite a few times and I always have a great experience. The staff are helpful and..."

I_heart_food

"Really good!. I think the portion sizes were fine and the food was REALLY good. I had the pork bratwurst, sauerkraut and potato salad. Delicious!!!!..."

Natalia

"This place is fabulous. Want bigger portions? Order more. Have a pretzel or a soup or salad among with your share of the city's best wurst. And don't..."

Grizzlewhisker

"Wow, this place is so simple yet fantastic. I tried all the salads and the bratwurst. Everything was worth 5..."

Joel

"Decent portion for me. Food 3.5/4 environment 2/5 Currywurst with Classic Pork Thüringer $8 - The curried ketchup wasn't as exciting as I..."

FoodinYVR

"Fresh concept. Modern atmosphere and great taating food. Tried their entire menu (they have two main options) and both were..."

Shervin

"Amazing food! (for small people). Although delicious, the food seems to have been portioned for the appetite of a 4'9" Southeast Asian..."

Anon

"I ordered the pork and Curtis ordered the special which was rosemary lamb. Both were delicious but I have to admit the rosemary lamb was the better..."

Leslie Rossi

"Personally, I think Bestie, a German sausage parlour, is a fun addition to Chinatown thanks in part to their happy, vibey atmosphere and their..."

Nosh And Nibble

"Sausages. Beers. Besties. When the going gets tough, sometimes only the perfect trifecta of German beers and sausages with besties can save your..."

Meaghanc8

"My hands still smell like currywurst. Not that I'm complaining. There's nothing more beautiful than a fat bratwurst smothered in a copious amount of..."

Selina Lo

"The name is catchy, though I am not sure how it ties in with the restaurant. Located between Chinatown and Gastown this little sausage shop is..."

Maggi Mei

"The line-ups don't lie! This place is great - we just dinner'd at Bestie and devoured their currywurst (with a traditional Brat, smothered in curry..."

Cfbnp200e

"Of course, this Chinatown sausage and beer parlour’s currywurst with veggie wurst isn’t the same as what you’d throw together after a long day..."

Stephen Hui

" Located right at Pender and Columbia, it’s hard not to miss it, really. With much of East Pender not seeing a fresh coat of paint in decades,..."

Food Gays

"Okay, here’s the down low: very moist inside, yet not greasy. LOL, I just realized that it’s “low down” and not the reverse. The spiced..."

Curtis G NG

"Bestie is a new German sausage parlour located in Chinatown on East Pender. They specialize in currywurst, which is a traditional German street food..."

Food Queen

"A new (hipster) sausage parlor called Bestie opened up in Chinatown a few weeks ago and they serve traditional German street food like warm salted..."

Eating With Kirby

"Dubbed as a beer parlour specializing in currywurst, Bestie is open for lunch, dinners, and they even have a late night take out window until 3am! In..."

OurFoodAdventure

"For the uninformed, currywurst is a German staple: sausage with curried ketchup with..."

RICKCHUNG.COM

"My coworkers were looking for a place to have lunch. Near our office, there isn’t a lot of choices, so we were delighted that there was a new..."

Foodology.ca

"The restaurant definitely has more of a hipster vibe than a Chinatown vibe. There were very chillaxed servers in slicked-back hair and high-waisted..."

Eat 'n About

"Best place in the city for delicious currywurst! Their other sausage options are equally tasty (had the turkey and it was perfectly seasoned), while..."

Cynthia Fung

"My first German pub experience and it was tasty. The currywurst and the burger were very unique amd exciting. All the beer on tab is amazing..."

taehok93

"Nice, casual place offering some nice German 🇩🇪 food, like Currywurst (German sausage with curry-ketchup sauce) and sausages overall,..."

Wolfgang Bremer

"One of the best places for flavour, quality and a bang for your buck! Every single item was absolutely delicious and unique. Each dish was on point..."

Jordan Franks

"Hidden gem in the China Town area. My fiancee and I were walking around the area one day and stumbled upon this hipster looking German sausage joint...."

Christian Zane Clado

"Not totally authentic German...but totally worth it!! Great customer service. Best apple cider I've ever had. The cheese fries are great. The sausage..."

Michael Cotroneo

"Want an impromptu trip to Berlin? Looking for a getaway from the every day with your own Bestie? Then I highly recommend trying some of the very..."

Jamie Learning

"Walked by Bestie and reading the menu sold me! Split the Animal Farm with my partner and it was phenomenal! Get it with the extra mayo and..."

Natalie M

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"My friends and I love coming to your kerrisdale location. It is definitely our go to meeting place. The staff is always so welcoming, and we love..."

Ilyssa Bakerman

"The macaron-making class was incredible and surpassed my expectations. Ricardo clearly explained and demonstrated the process, and then allowed the..."

Sarah Tang

"Je suis francaise and this is my absolute favorite croissant place in Vancouver, a smidgeon ahead of Thomas Haas and Plaisir Sucre. Le Faubourg was..."

Alexandra T. Greenhill

"They have the best quality and flavor mix of macaroons ...that melt in your mouth.. Yum..try thier exallant coffee drinks.and great selection of..."

Darlene Karimi

"The best Macarons and croissants in..."

John Anthony MacGregor

"It's one of my happy places in Vancouver - good coffee, freshly baked delish breads and pastries, excellent service..."

Bernadette W. Pacana-Yap

"Best place in Vancouver! Go to all 3 locations and love them..."

Jordan Teyke

"Never disappoints.......perfect location for quick and delicious city centre lunch in Downtown Vancouver..."

Jackie Byrn

"By far the best Croissants and Coffee we had in Vancouver. Feels like Paris. Great..."

Otmar Debald

"I love love love this place. Every thing about it is..."

Samineh Afr

"Living in the lower mainland exposes one to many things.Bad drivers.Exotic cuisines.Bad drivers.Snow capped..."

Mustached Munchies

"Faubourg at Kerrisdale is located right on 41st Avenue and Yew Street. Pastry and coffee are incredible. We tried a Pumpkin Spice Macaron..."

Camera Gourmet

"• Coffee & croissant for breakfast, perfect combination! Best of all, they have a discounted deal for this• My ham and egg croissant..."

KOOkiecream

"Cute french store. Their pastries never disappoint: they're always crispy and fresh. Their breads are also really good and they have a really wide..."

Lebloop

"Went on another afternoon tea adventure with my friends! We got the Pink Afternoon tea which costs $28.55 (tax included). Food wasn't amazing, howver..."

HungryBlob

"After the dim sum at Neptune Seafood Restaurant in Surrey, Polly and I went over to Burnaby as Polly had to run an errand there. On the way back to..."

Ben And Suanne

"Fantastic coffee, the best in the neighbourhood. And high quality French baking; the pain au chocolat is flaky and tender, just the right amount of..."

Laura Sauve

"Faubourg is a very cute cafe for a nice coffee or to buy some dessert, the macarons taste good and the baguettes aren't bad either. Their "Pain..."

FoodFight417

"I love nothing more than good pastries. And Faubourg satisfied every craving. We had the tiramisu and the Mille feuille - both were delicious!! I..."

Sophia Rizos

"Pastries are so adorably designed. I had their green tea lychee pastry. The flavour is really unique but it was overly sweet to me. Can't really..."

Stella

"I never would have known that Faubourg offered afternoon tea until I was invited there by my Vancouver afternoon tea specialist.Yes, you can enjoy an..."

Somerville Kitchen

"Why I love this place: they have really delicious and perfectly done macarons, although a bit smaller and expensive than other places. Would I..."

@annanguyen_

"Great croissants for great price. Their bakery items are definitely worth a try and worth the price. I have never tried their cakes but they appear..."

Kukukukuma

"Their macarons are adorably-sized and well done. Definitely one of the best in Vancouver. They also have a large variety of pastries to try. Ham &..."

Vannommers

"Duck with Fig Sauce Roasted Veg and Potatoes. Now that's a Duck Confit ! Tender and juicy with a lovely crunch of the skin. It has a melt in your..."

Foodie

"I'll stick to their pastries..... Went there for brunch and had the smoked salmon and scrambled eggs on brioche. It was alright. The eggs by..."

Cheryl Ng

"Love, Love Love Never meet.... Love, Love LoveNever meet a pastry at Faubourg I didnt like. But I really love the lemon tart. The staff are..."

Shirley Linfitt-Paget

"Kinda pricey, but I think it's worth it. Had a lemon tart, which was great. I also had 3 macarons: pistachio, hazelnut praline, and lavender earl..."

Essica

"Great Coffee & Pastry. Simply one of the best in Greater..."

Lraep

"Good hot food items. We tried their pastries a year ago and didn't really enjoy our experience. We were invited by a couple of friends to try their..."

VeggieLover

"Wickedly good..."

Brownie

"Best Crossiant In Town. Well it does take a bit effort to drive from downtown to kerridale for this busy french cafe/bakery. It offers various type..."

Fussysassy

"Best Croissants in Vancouver. I am always on the hunt for croissants that are wonderful, and here I have found them. Consistently fresh, with the..."

FoodLover

"Good experience. We walked in to Faubourg wanting to get one of their croissants which is supposed to be the best in Vancouver and it was delicious..."

Food Lover

"Typically French. This place is TOTALLY French, even the waiters are as nice as in Paris... That's the negative point, but the food is..."

Pico

"SUPER!. Baguette fabulous. Pain Au Chocolat as good as any I have had in France (and I have had MANY!). Brought the weekend selection of mini..."

Charlie Pistachio

"High Tea for Two. High tea with a french twist! a totally civilized and chic experience at faubourg. Much different than a traditional English High..."

Cakebrain

"AFTERNOON TEA. This is the second time I visit, because I saw they server afternoon tea so I thought I would give it a try. I went with a friend this..."

Beth L

"Just like a Woody Allen movie. By far the best bakery in town. my goodness !!! the breakfast is just like a Woody Allen movie ... perfection..."

Anthon

"Beautiful!. That's all I can say: beautiful tastes for a an equally beautiful presentation. All for a..."

IChang

"Nice place. Went for the mini-tea on a Sunday with a girlfriend. I liked that they bring out the tea selections so you get a chance to smell each one..."

Crave

"Outstanding bakery and great breakfast. Had breakfast there this morning (last week too), they do a superb job. They take great pride in their work,..."

Daniel Frankel

"OMG!! They have marriage freres teas! No need to go to Paris to stock..."

Surreygirl

"Best french breads in town. Fauborg is the best source of French bread in town, all the baked goods are excellent but the breads, croissants and pain..."

Louise Howard

"Great pastry shop. Love their pastries and how they bake multiple times per day.Their croissants are top in Vancouver in my book. Right up..."

Ohmed Baksh

"A new kind of cafe for the neighbourhood. As a cafe, I find Faubourg to be refreshing amongst the cozy-centric, wifi-chain, or espresso bar types of..."

Ekmek

"Just... Perfect. Food, Decor, service...."

Stephan S

"Truly a Wonderful little slice of Paris!. Having heard about Faubourg from a friend, we drove all the way from downtown to check out what we were..."

Andy Kidd

"A delightful and welcome addition to the assortment of Kerrisdale cafes, Faubourg serves coffee and pastries all day in the main space, with..."

Justin

"Afternoon tea with my friends. Their style is more towards... modern - like the way they plate. Certain items were better than others, but overall it..."

HungryBlob

"This was my afternoon tea set. We all got the pink afternoon tea set which was 28.55( with tax) which is a decent price for high tea. You get to pick..."

Sugaryblob

"Famous for their girly and scrumptious macarons. Ordered some mixed variety of macarons and it was absolutely yummy. The hot chocolate drink that has..."

Diana

"Each macaron is a sensory experience. It's almost impossible to describe each macaron in terms of taste, as one must experience it for oneself...."

Selina Lo

"A coffee shop and bistro Monday to Friday, sharing one space, each with its own set of operating hours. And serving high tea and brunch on the..."

Maggi Mei

"Unlike our usual meetings, I received a surprise treat from a friend. A little treasure box of delicate macarons from the famous Faubourg Café in..."

Benton Li

"Faubourg’s French Bread and desserts are very well known but what about its new brunch menu? The quality of Faubourg’s bread is superb. Very..."

SquareY

"I have been wanting to give Faubourg a try for quite a while. Conveniently, it is located on my way to and from UBC so I just need to hop off the bus..."

SunnyYQ

"We would definitely come back to try more delicious desserts! Service was good, they answered all the questions we had on the desserts and everything..."

Twin Aquarius

"The chocolate was partially melted and gooey with the caramel layer underneath at the bottom of the tart. The tart itself wasn’t really flaky or..."

Constant Cravings

"The customer service is excellent as well. I changed my mind half way between taking out or eating in the lemon tart, and the lady didn’t mind. I..."

Whitney Hong

"The macarons burst with flavour – there was no need to guess what flavour you are eating – it was deliciously clear. They were also quite pretty..."

The Primalist

"The Final Verdict: If you love high tea, you must try Faubourg. I don’t get why people complain about the price, for $25, it’s well worth the..."

Thehungerdames.com

"Chocolate Caramel Tart - I normally don't like caramel but Faubourg has got me rethinking it! First it was the macaron and now it's this tart. Rich..."

Two Hungry Piglets

"The decor and environment is great for afternoon tea, though not all items were outstanding. If I go back next time it would be tea with friend or..."

Beth L

"I would come back to Faubourg to try out other pastries. They also have a high tea menu which I am interested..."

Rei

"The Operette ($4.50) dessert was made with layers of a spongey almond cake and dark chocolate ganache and was topped with a light orange mousse. I'm..."

Food Queen

"Faubourg French Patisserie specializes in authentic Parisian baked goods, pastries and desserts. Located on West 41st Avenue in the heart of..."

NOMSS

"What impressed me most about Faubourg was the variety and intricacy of their desserts. Their apricot souffle was my favourite, the waiter even..."

Flo

"If you’re in the area and are looking for a touch of indulgence to get you the afternoon, I would certainly recommend you enter this quaint little..."

Andy Gao

"French pastries, where the staff actually have thick French accents? Yes, please. Both times I went though, they were nearly sold out of everything...."

Janileu

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Sofi

"The Lemon Tart was calling for us, "Pick me! Pick me!" and we couldn't refuse. It reminded me of a minature version of the brilliant sun that was..."

Penny And Rusty

"My new Love was found at Faubourg. Trust me – a bite of this croissant will send you to Cloud 9 – a fluffy..."

Foodielious

"They do not slice the bread until they serve the sandwich to you, which is..."

Gastrofork Dee De Los Santos

"Poppyseed lemon scones served with clotted cream and a little jar of preserves. Delicious, tender and the sugar crust was..."

Cakebrain

"...patrons were eating gorgeous baguette, munching on burnished flaky croissants, tucking into artful sandwiches and sipping foamy lattes. Get this:..."

Cakebrain

"Faubourg was pretty packed when we arrived. There was quite a lineup in the front of the store. We had to weave our way past everyone and got to the..."

604 Munchies

"My sister and I checked in at Faubourg right away after she picked me up from YVR. Located in Kerrisdale, it is surprising that a cafe that has only..."

Moo Mi

"Faubourg is a cafe offering Parisian baked goods and other delicious goodies in the Kerrisdale area. I've heard they had some amazing desserts and..."

Foodology.ca

"A return visit to Faubourg, this time for lunch. Tucked away in the back of the bustling coffee and bakery area is a serene bistro, where you can..."

Famished Foodies

"In my previous entry about Faubourg, I talked about how much I love the interior design and ambiance of the place. I came back a year later with no..."

Swiss Tiara

"I've had quite an afternoon tea weekend, one home made with friends and one at Faubourg in Kerrisdale. Faubourg bakery is super busy on weekends...."

MePlusFood

"Faubourg now sells Parisian macarons! But how do they fare compared to the others in Vancouver? Take a..."

Eating In Vancouver

"Faubourg puts care in the presentation of their desserts, which we..."

Rachel

"Although taste is subject, but I have yet to find a girl who didn't love some sort of dessert. So when a friend told me about this new dessert shop..."

My Secret Eden

"Faubourg Paris sets itself apart from cookie-cutter contemporaries with handcrafted, authentic Parisian delicacies created using artisanal techniques..."

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