Where to Eat on Commercial Drive

From high-concept ice-cream parlours to intimate Italian eateries, the Drive offers a wide range of foodie delights.

1. 77K Freeze

Nitrogen ice cream isn’t trending just because of the dramatic puff of smoke it’s served out of. The sci-fi-style technique freezes ingredients instantly, allowing for fresher and more creative flavour combinations like blueberry pine or 77K Freeze’s signature Snowflake lychee flavour with crisp water chestnut pieces. Bring your cool puns. 2240 Comercial Drive

2. The Abstract Cafe

This cozy cafe opened in 2016, but the artsy-more-hippie-than-hipster space already feels like a Commercial drive classic. Stop by for folksy singalongs, hip-hop showcases and kid-friendly painting jams, or just browse the local art on display over a hot cup of tomato soup with apple and smoked bacon. 1692 Venables St

3. Carthage Cafe

Carthage Cafe has an elegant and relaxed atmosphere that creates space for intimate conversation while enjoying good food.  This restaurant is well-known for its tasty mussel dishes.  1851 Commercial Dr

4. Havana

Havana is where Pacific Northwest Cuisine meets Caribbean influence. Head over for brunch on Sunday morning for a Veggie Hash or French Toast. 1212 Commercial Dr

5. Lombardo’s

Hand-tossed, wood oven pizza with authentic Italian ingredients—count us in. Choose from a wide variety of items on their menu including roast chicken. 1641 Commercial Dr (inside Il Mercato Mall)