Downtown Eastside

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About this Neighborhood

The Downtown Eastside is among Vancouver's oldest neighbourhoods, a complex and layered place with a long history. On the ground, the food footprint is enormous, 119 restaurants, 39 coffee shops and 26 grocery options, with a Yelp base of more than 1,100 reviews landing at a high 4.8. The Foursquare read, cafes, diners, gastropubs, a French restaurant and a bakery, points to a genuinely rich food culture beneath the headlines. Sixteen fitness spots and the dense grocery count keep daily life close and walkable.