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newtown bakery in chinatown - 2 bolla bolla or 2 spicy pork buns for $3!

so.cial charcuterie in Gastown is fabulous.

LaGrotta Del Formaggio on Commercial Drive. $5 for fresh made to order deli sandwich while you wait. The only downside is there are only 2 tables (outside), but there are plenty of places around Commercial Dr. to have a seat and the people watching is excellent.

Depends on your budget. I worked in downtown, so I'll stick to those locations...

Joe Fortes does a Blue Plate Special at lunchtime for $10. Vancouver Art Gallery Cafe is great - excellent balcony in the summer. Brioche in Gastown is nice too for lunch. Snow Garden is a sit-down Chinese restaurant (469 Richards), but they have cheap (less than $5) quality takeout, with a daily-changing menu. If you want cheap chinese - this is my top recommendation for downtown. Flying Wedge Pizza is great value for fast-food. Try the Szechuan chicken pizza. Kintaro in the West End is excellent Japanese ramen, but there is usually a line.

what is the weather in Vancouver during the winter?