Vancouver’s Commercial Drive area, known affectionately to locals as The Drive, is a celebrated historic corridor in the city and continues to offer locals and visitors much to see and do.
When the weather warms up, several of The Drive’s top food and drink spots open up their patios so you can really soak up the local scene. Really, this is one of the city’s best neighbourhoods when it comes to kicking back on a patio and enjoying the sun.
Here are the best patios on Commercial Drive.
Chancho’s brand new location on The Drive is dreamy, to say the least – especially because of its fantastic street-side patio. This is prime people-watching real estate, especially with a margarita in hand.
Address: 2096 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
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This cool snack shop and convenience store happens to have a sneaky, hidden patio around back. You have to go through the store to get to it, though, where you’ll be tempted by its fully loaded hot dogs, nacho platters, and house-brand peach soda.
Address: 1111 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
Recently remodeled Havana still happens to have one of the best patios on Commercial Drive. It’s super sunny, great for people-watching, and a great place to sit down and enjoy a glass (or two) of Havana’s signature sangria.
Address: 1212 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
Phone: 604-253-9119
We love this East Vancouver eatery and bakery. Livia’s sunny and picture-perfect patio is ready for all your brunching, lunching, and aperitivo needs, plus it’s got a great happy hour deal with a top-notch Negroni.
Address: 1339 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
Phone: 604-423-3869
Pizza and sun just go together, so it’s a good thing Famoso has a killer patio where you can get both.
Address: 1380 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
Phone: 604-251-2292
This spot, in the former Falconetti’s East Side Grill, has a great street-side and newly renovated rooftop patio – a rarity in this city. They’ve also got a great happy hour, making them a primo spot for patio lounging.
Address: 1812 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
Phone: 604-251-5565
Enjoy their vast selection of beer on the patio at St. Augustine’s, and soak up the sunshine while you’re at it.
Address: 2360 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
Phone: 604-225-9135
Another fantastic place to lounge, one look at the Charlatan’s beverage selection and heading here to relax on the patio is a no-brainer.
Address: 1447 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
Phone: 604-253-2777
This acclaimed spot for Vietnamese street food has incredible cocktails, chill vibes, and a really great side patio.
Address: 1046 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
Phone: 604-559-5938
This chill spot has couches and retro vibes inside, but its side street patio is also covered and hella charming.
Address: 1301 Commercial Drive, Vancouver