Best patios in Yaletown you need to check out
When it comes to great people-watching, it doesn’t get any better than the best patios in Yaletown.
What it lacks in waterfront views, this neighbourhood makes up for in prime people-watching patios, charming historic spaces, and some seriously killer drink deals, too.
Here are our picks for the 24 best patios in Yaletown.
Per se Social Corner
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Per se Social Corner’s patio encourages patrons to enjoy a meal outside, and this wine bar, cafe, and restaurant offers several enticing menu options to choose from.
Address: 891 Homer Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-428-6111
Dovetail
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Dovetail is a recently opened restaurant serving up California-inspired eats on a relaxed 40-seat front patio
Address: 1079 Mainland Street, Vancouver
Tacofino
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Tiny but terrific, this patio is a killer place to enjoy Tacofino’s signature tacos, burritos, and cocktails – like its refreshing jalapeño margarita – all in a prime Yaletown patio space.
Address: 1025 Mainland Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-428-6111
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar
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The Keg’s Yaletown rooftop patio is one of the most sought-after open-air spaces in the city, and it’s not hard to see why it’s one of the best patios in Yaletown. This location also offers a street-level patio space perfect for people-watching.
Address: 1011 Mainland Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-633-2534
Yaletown Brewing Co.
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The Yaletown Brewing Company boasts a big wrap-around patio with a laid-back casual vibe. This is a great patio to hit up if you happen to be rolling with a larger group.
Address: 1111 Mainland Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-681-2739
Minami
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This celebrated Yaletown sushi restaurant offers incredible eats and a delightful hidden patio to match. It’s intimate and surrounded by a beautiful garden.
Address: 1118 Mainland Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-685-8080
Provence Marinaside
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For those who like to feast on seafood and sip on wine by the waterside, Provence is the perfect spot. Its sun-splashed patio overlooks the Marinaside and is a great place to get brunch, lunch, dinner, or drinks.
Address: 1177 Marinaside Crescent, Vancouver
Phone: 604-681-4144
OEB – Yaletown
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OEB offers some delicious brunch offerings (breakfast poutine, anyone?) and a sunny, spacious patio on Marinaside Avenue.
Address: 1137 Marinaside Avenue, Vancouver
El Guapo
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This Mexican restaurant and bar is a great place to sit down for a margarita or two in the sunshine.
Address: 1009 Hamilton Street, Vancouver
Homer St. Cafe and Bar
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Come for the chicken, stay for the patio. Homer Street Cafe’s awesome patio is small but mighty – the perfect place to head for a full-on meal of comfort eats.
Address: 898 Homer Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-428-4299
MeeT Yaletown
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MeeT’s third location in Yaletown is off Mainland Street and has a large patio that can accommodate you and your friends. It’s perfect for getting your daily dose of vegan and vegetarian food while enjoying the nice weather.
Address: 1165 Mainland Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-696-1165
Blue Water Cafe
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Whether it’s the heat of the summer or the heat of the outdoor heaters, nothing will make you want to leave this Yaletown staple’s outdoor space.
Address: 1095 Hamilton Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-688-8078
Brix & Mortar
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Brix & Mortar offers two floors of unique dining, a cozy glass-covered courtyard, and a chic outdoor patio illuminated by seven-tier glass chandeliers.
Address: 1138 Homer Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-915-9463
Earls
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As a classic happy hour stop, the Earls in Yaletown patio is a great place to enjoy some sunshine, a cocktail, or weekend brunch.
Address: 1095 Mainland Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-688-4990
Cactus Club
This Cactus Club might not have the waterfront views that some locations do, but it does have an open-air patio for you to indulge in their happy hour all summer long.
Address: 357 Davie Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-685-8070
La Terrazza
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You can enjoy the fine Italian dining of La Terrazza outside on its patio, which runs parallel with the Beaty walk and leaf-shaped pond water feature on Cambie. Don’t let this patio go under the radar; it’s easily one of the best patios in Yaletown.
Address: 1088 Cambie Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-899-4449
Tasty Indian Bistro Yaletown
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If you’re craving delicious Indian food, you have to check out Tasty Indian Bistro. Its heated patio will keep you warm while you enjoy a meal from its wide selection of favourites.
Address: 1261 Hamilton Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-423-3300
Banter Room
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Banter Room has a patio that’s open on a first-come, first-served basis. Its menu includes everything from salads to pasta to burgers and so much more. Plus, this spot also has a special brunch menu every weekend from 11 am to 2 pm.
Address: 1039 Mainland Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-565-1039
JJ Bean Coffee Roasters
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JJ Bean Coffee Roasters on Davie Street is the perfect spot to grab an early morning coffee and pastry after a nice walk. This location has a wide selection of coffee options as well as cookies, muffins, apple fritters, and so much more.
Address: 402 Davie Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-684-9253
Coo Coo Coffee
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Coo Coo Coffee is a coffee shop in Yaletown with a patio, perfect for enjoying a cup of coffee or one of its breakfast and lunch paninis.
Address: 477 Davie Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-558-3332
Nuba Yaletown
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Nuba’s Yaletown location has a great patio where you can enjoy its array of tasty Lebanese food, fresh juices, and cocktails.
Address: 508 Davie Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-661-4129
West Oak
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West Oak’s got a great patio on Mainland Street that’s ideal for both dining and people-watching.
Address: 1035 Mainland Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-629-8808
Elisa Steak
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Located in the heart of Vancouver’s Yaletown, Elisa Steak has a patio where you can enjoy a glass of wine alongside some flame-grilled, premium, fine cuts of meat from around the world.
Address: 1109 Hamilton Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-362-5443
The Parlour
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Pizza and wine? Yes, please. Over at The Parlour, you can sit on the patio as you indulge in pizzas, soups, salads, oysters, and so much more. This spot also has a variety of alcoholic drinks from beers, wines, cocktails, and champagnes. However, this spot is temporarily closed due to a fire, so be sure to check its Instagram to see when it’ll reopen.
Address: 1011 Hamilton Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-568-3322
Hapa Izakaya
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Celebrated as one of the best Izakayas in North America, Hapa Izakaya offers modern Japanese cuisine with a modern twist. Enjoy Japanese pub food with a glass of oriental cocktail on the patio.
Address: 1193 Hamilton Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-681-4272