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Bestie

83/100 (1031 ratings)

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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

Martini's Whole Wheat Pizza

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"I was just there yesterday & had a group of crazy misfits with me. Lindsey was just the best server—attentive & accommodating, and a great sense of..."

Zabrina Collings

"Best best best pizza EVER!! In fact, everything I have ever eaten here is SO good!!! Portions are huge and super tasty while cost is reasonable...."

Pam Pasicnyk

"We were there yesterday celebrating my friends birthday. Happy hour about 20 of us. I don't know who our server was but she was amazing! The food was..."

Jocelyne Abrego

"I had the tortellini Alfredo. Let me just say that it is one of the best pasta dishes I've had in a while. And the prices are extremely reasonable...."

Jack Havok

"Taylor the waitress was very nice, liked the Canadian craft beer selection, great happy hour appetizers, nice ambiance, and they have a little bar..."

Steve Harper

"Best happy hour in the city - friendly staff - good size portions - food and pizza are..."

Doug Filippone

"The restaurant I go for 30 years and never had a bad meal or service..."

George Apostolopoulos

"The Best Happy hour ever! Thank you to our favourite people!! Cameron, Nicole, Mandy and Lindsey .... from the RBC..."

Loretta Vedovato-Anderson

"Great muzzles, smoked salmon feta cheese n onion pizza, beer special every..."

Dick Cho

"good place for spending..."

Yohan Ranaweera

"I was so impressed from everything! !! The restaurant is lovely and cozy. And the food was perfect. And the personal staff there were so organized..."

Mimi Milena Milena

"Great food and service very nice staff pleasant. Place to sit and relax parking a little..."

Karen MacEachern Branch

"I go to Martini's a few time during and after work. The food is great the service is super freindly. I visit them for..."

Byron Schiller

"Exceptional food and variety great prices will return over and..."

Gary Rollins

"Martini’s Restaurant is a cozy restaurant with a bar. There is a small patio right off the street if you’d like to enjoy the sun and traffic..."

604foodcritic Com

"This is a long-standing joint located on Broadway, not far from the City Hall skytrain station with a pretty large menu of..."

Willow Yang

"I had a work gathering here. We ended up there for happy hour. Great prices on drinks and appies. We shared the pulled pork tacos, shrimp, cheese..."

Andrea James

"This place has been around for years. Haven't made a visit in years and was around the area recently with friends and decided to stop by for light..."

604fOOdie

"Today was my first time at Martini's and I must say, I was quite impressed. I've walked past it countless times but figured it would be too expensive..."

Nimish Narang

"This place is very rustic and old, the location has been in the area for over 25 years. I used to work in the area at a brewery and Martinis is open..."

Justine

"Martini's is one of those places that is always there for you but you take for granted. Their cozy ambiance, their late night eats and their variety..."

Lois Elam

"Small place, some tables can be hard to have a conversations if they are too close to others. Staff is very nice. The salmon dinner was fantastic and..."

J H

"Great place for pasta and pizza. Very good value, large portions, and exceptional service. Best restaurant for delivery in Vancouver. I enjoy the..."

William

"Martinis has been a favorite of mine for along time. Great beer options & drink specials + extremely friendly service. One of Vancouver best kept..."

Facebook User

"This place has been in buisness for years. It's also one of few restaurants that open late night as well. Today my friends and I decided to meet here..."

Vancity Food Guy

"Anyone who knows me knows that video games and board games have been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember. I’m also a big fan of..."

Drunken Noms

"When I dined: Usually lunch.Noisy? Can be.Lives up to its name? Yes you can order martinis.Candies with your bill? Yes but they’re..."

Toren Atkinson

"Had a late lunch at Martini's. Saw that they had won awards for their whole wheat pizzas, so we gave them a try. Good solid veggie pizza and tasty..."

Yvee Hopkins

"A must when visiting Vancouver. Always go to this place when I'm in town. Love the pub vibe without being too noisy. Everything we've ordered is..."

Emw

"Martini's is decent. Good customer service and good seating. Food is enjoyable and prices are..."

Spiderman

"Dependable pub fare. Comfort, pub fare, decent value and service, specials are great, house salad dressing is smashing, time tested. Servers..."

Nat

"Back from a xmas lunch - group of 14 well managed by the staff. Lunch specials are great value - most under $10. Lamb Burger with tzatzki, fries and..."

Asquared

"Great food! But, to the waitress, don't bring luke warm food and expect to get 15% tip! We are paying for hot meals. Also, it would be nice to check..."

Joe

"My home away from home. Good food, great service, fantastic value. Although they are licensed, I consider this to be the best family restaurant..."

Bon Vivant

"Incredible! By far the best MUSSELS and Calamari i've ever had! Great staff very friendly and chill abd really good price for the amazing food that..."

Jojo

"Amazing food! Very appetizing vegetarian options. Menu has a great variety. Awesome..."

Foodlover

"Thumbs up. Big portions, yummy food, good price and best of all they close at..."

Jennifer Yen

"Love!. Love, love love this place!It's open super late, and they have the absolutely most delicious Garlic Mussels! I usually order one of..."

Tessa

"Great cozy place. My favorite is the chorizo penne I highly recommend it. Wednesday this place is bumpin' must be the beer special. Great place it's..."

Mr. Eater

"Absolutely best pizza in Vancouver! Totally yummy, fresh, and they use a whole wheat crust!! Always done..."

Nikki

"Best Souvlakis !. Go and try their Chicken Souvlakis, awesome..."

Ricko

"The evironment's good, and very..."

Wing Chan

"I like it!. A great place to go with friends or even on a date. The pizza was good and the calamari was amazing. The price was reasonable. I will..."

Justin

"Who knew that Black olives and lamb burger would go so well together. It does! Good prices, nice character with the pub look, and winter ale...."

Krazee_palate

"I didn't know how good black olives could be on an burger until I had the lamb here. Great food, nice character inside with the cabin..."

Matthew Myers

"If you want a casual place to go.... I stay away from their pasta and go for their pizza. Open late and affordable. I frequent this..."

Shawn

"Great variety, great tasting food, great service and yes.. great prices..."

Meat_puppet

"Food quality and taste was okay. The price is definitely..."

Purdey

"Great food variety that's very tasty at a reasonable price! Good..."

Dan S.

"Martini's.... Amazing whole wheat pizza's, the best kalamari in town, and great beer prices; often difficult to get a seat, but that can't really be..."

Jason Simpson

"My buddy Chris and I randomly decided to try the Italian cuisine at Martini's. It is a nice, small-sized Italian eatery in the Broadway area just..."

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