Nemesis Coffee is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Vancouver.

1. Nemesis Coffee

8.8
302 W Hastings (Hamilton), Vancouver, BC
Coffee Shop · Downtown Vancouver · 32 tips and reviews

Jim S.Jim Smerdon: Gorgeous bright cafe with amazing food and coffee and friendly staff. Try a cappuccino and bite sized brioche for a breakfast snack.

Ozge Y.Ozge Y: Bright and spacious shop. Staff big on coffee game and always cheerful + helpful

Trixie B.Trixie Blumel: House-Made Almond Milk Lattes. Adorable Pastries. Egg on Toast. Espresso To Go. Rotating Quality Bean Selection. Modern, Bright + Open Interior.

GENE Cafe is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Vancouver.

2. GENE Cafe

7.6
2404 Main St (at Kingsway), Vancouver, BC
Coffee Shop · Mt. Pleasant · 28 tips and reviews

Kristy D.Kristy Davies: Good coffee & still bright on a grey day.

RTWgirl A.RTWgirl Arnette: Great bright space on the corner where Main and Kingsway connect. They serve cortados!

Amy G.Amy Graff: Slow, clumsy but super friendly service in this hip, bright Mt. Pleasant coffee shop. Oh, and the coffee? Phenomenal. Also try the rooibos chai latte. Pet-friendly!

Stanley Park is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Vancouver.

3. Stanley Park

9.6
Stanley Park Dr, Vancouver, BC
Park · Stanley Park · 192 tips and reviews

Johannes H.Johannes Heine: Come here for Bright Nights in December and ride the Miniature Train! There are over a million lights on display.

CNNCNN: In December, you can trundle through the forest on the miniature train, enjoying myriad twinkling holiday lights at Stanley Park’s annual Bright Nights. Read more.

Pascal G.Pascal G: It's a very nice place. Beautiful and calm. You can walk, cycle or just rest. Take the time to picnic.

Stanley Park Miniature Train is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Vancouver.

4. Stanley Park Miniature Train

7.4
Stanley Park (on Pipeline Rd), Vancouver, BC
Attraction · Stanley Park · 8 tips and reviews

Christopher H.Christopher Hethrington: Ticket sales begin at noon for Bright Nights train rides

Mary L.Mary Liu: Riding the train during Christmas is something I always look forward to. Be sure to dress warmly and get some hot chocolate.

Matt C.Matt Collinge: Don't miss the Halloween and Christmas trains.

Birds & The Beets is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Vancouver.

5. Birds & The Beets

8.7
55 Powell St, Vancouver, BC
Café · Downtown Eastside · 35 tips and reviews

Annie P.Annie Park: Beautiful bright space, seasonal menu

Cino P.Cino Plotzman: Wonderful coffee and sandwiches in a light-filled and relaxed setting

Kyle P.Kyle Pickering: It’s a friendly environment, with a super tasty tomato toast. Good smells and good tunes.

Lupo is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Vancouver.

6. Lupo

8.5
869 Hamilton St (btwn Smithe & Robson), Vancouver, BC
Italian Restaurant · Yaletown · 35 tips and reviews

chacha C.chacha C: The unique combination of flavour from hazelnut and sage make this brown butter sauce special. Creamy spniach and bright colour of free range egg yolk give you a suprise when you cut giant laviolo.=)

Stine L.Stine Licht: The kids loved the bolognese which was very high quality and truly Italian. Also recommend the canelloni with veal and spinach.

Metro NewsMetro News: Try the dreamy, giant spinach/ricotta raviolo or the focaccia to start, then the intense beef short ribs on polenta or the gnocchi w/ pork cheek. The wine list is a reason to come unto itself. Read more.

Matchstick Coffee Roasters is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Vancouver.

7. Matchstick Coffee Roasters

8.5
213 E Georgia St (at Main St), Vancouver, BC
Café · Chinatown · 38 tips and reviews

Trevor L.Trevor Luu: Their freshly brewed, made to order iced coffee pour-overs are delicious. The cafe area is bright, spacious and welcoming with plenty of natural wood elements.

Ross P.Ross Papa: Great space to work or to just have a good coffee. Beer on tap was a pleasant and welcomed surprise!

Jeff A.Jeff Aschkinasi: Try the hummus - it's surprisingly tasty (and filling!)

Sophie’s Cosmic Cafe is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Vancouver.

8. Sophie’s Cosmic Cafe

8.1
2095 W 4th Ave (at Arbutus St), Vancouver, BC
American Restaurant · Kitsilano · 176 tips and reviews

Krue G.Krue Gleru: Funky 50's decor made for a bright fun atmosphere.

N G.N Gurne: Stumbled across this little diner by happenstance but will definitely be going back. Funky 50's decor made for a bright fun atmosphere.

Libbie M.Libbie M: Excellent neighborhood location on West 4th and fantastically decorated with all manner of retro kitsch junk all over the walls. The good comes in pretty sizable portions.

Pourhouse is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Vancouver.

9. Pourhouse

8.9
162 Water St (btwn Cambie & Abbott), Vancouver, BC
Restaurant · Gastown · 118 tips and reviews

Jessica N.Jessica Naimark: Try the sazerac, unusually balanced and bright in flavor!

Jake Tobin G.Jake Tobin Garrett: Great selection of drinks. Surprised by the amount of interesting vegetarian options on the menu. The chickpea croquette was delicious.

Shea C.Shea Coulson: One of my favourite Bars in the city. Awesome Old Fashioned's from Jay Jones behind the wood. Food is stellar too.

Haru Korean Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Vancouver.

10. Haru Korean Kitchen

7.2
324 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC
Korean Restaurant · Gastown · 5 tips and reviews

Annie P.Annie Park: Delicious straight forward Korean food, clean and bright

EddEdd: Hot, spicy, tasty, pan-served- just the kind of authentic Korean goodness u’d want to stuff urself with on a cold Autumn day. Dont forget the jigae. I only wish they serve anchovies ...

Duane B.Duane Brown: Great spot for Korean food. Friendly service too.

Green Lemongrass is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Vancouver.

11. Green Lemongrass

7.4
1086 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC
Vietnamese Restaurant · Kensington-Cedar Cottage · 17 tips and reviews

TinaTina: Great place with bright atmosphere. Quick service and lots of food selection!! :)

Bettina S.Bettina Sy: My favourite pho spot! The broth is so good!

Elaine Q.Elaine Quon: T20 - hu tieu kho - delish!

English Bay Beach is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Vancouver.

12. English Bay Beach

9.5
Beach Ave (btwn Gilford & Bidwell), Vancouver, BC
Beach · West End · 124 tips and reviews

Spandy A.Spandy Andy: BRIGHT Sun <3

Moe S.Moe Shehata: Beach of downtown, always an awesome place to be anytime of the day.

Gagan D.Gagan Diesh: Walk around the sea-wall. Get to know why Vancouver is the most beautiful city in the world.

Fanny Bay Oyster Bar is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Vancouver.

13. Fanny Bay Oyster Bar

8.8
762 Cambie St, Vancouver, BC
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Vancouver · 15 tips and reviews

Kathleen W.Kathleen Walsh: Any seafood items are amazing.... actually anything here has been amazing. Great service. Don't skip this place... it's outstanding.

Frank H.Frank Haddad: Shuckers choice

Pineapple F.Pineapple Froyo: Excellent BC oysters! Shuck very well (no bits of shell inside the oyster and brine was still in tact) and was incredibly fresh and excellent. Check out their happy hour deals!

JJ Bean is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Vancouver.

14. JJ Bean

7.3
402 Davie St (at Homer St.), Vancouver, BC
Coffee Shop · Downtown Vancouver · 54 tips and reviews

nathan w.nathan wielenga: Try the espresso - bright, and wonderfully balanced :)

Candice M.Candice Martin: Love love the mocha not too sweet but heavenly taste

Ryan M.Ryan McMaster: Best Americano in Yaletown! Super mild and delicious espresso and an amazing crema!

Bacchus Lounge is one of The 15 Best Bright Places in Vancouver.

15. Bacchus Lounge

8.0
845 Hornby St (btwn Smithe & Robson St), Vancouver, BC
French Restaurant · Downtown Vancouver · 18 tips and reviews

Maxine L.Maxine Levine: Great brunch spot, with impeccable service and great ambiance. Prices are high.

Fayaz A.Fayaz Ashraf: Gents, the best manhattan cocktail in the city, Sinatra would be proud.

Lo J.Lo Jo: Great atmosphere, cozy spaces and great drinks. The Manhattans were especially good!