Meet Me in Gastown
August 14th, from 4 to 9 PM
Get ready for an unforgettable summer evening in Gastown! Join us for the 4th annual Meet Me in Gastown on Thursday, August 14th from 4 to 9 PM for an evening of community fun, delicious bites, and live performances.
The event features:
- Street eats from over 16 Gastown restaurants participating in the festival
- Refreshing sips from the mocktail bar
- Live performances, including a contemporary jazz set by Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra
- A cocktail patio held at Carrall Street Alley with an after-party DJ set
- Shopping, games, and entertainment along Water Street
We will meet you there!
Itinerary
Street Food Participants
Blarney Stone
· Lamb Gravy Poutine – $10
o Crispy golden fries covered in rich lamb gravy and cheese curds
· Halibut on a Stick – $12
o Beer-battered halibut with house-made tartare sauce
· BBQ Whiskey Ribs – $12
o Baby back ribs glazed in BBQ whiskey sauce
Brioche
· Penne Bolognese – $15
o Ground beef tomato sauce with penne
· Wild Mushroom Pasta – $15
o Five types of mushrooms in a creamy sauce, served with pasta
· Italian Sausage Panini – $13
o Fresh focaccia bread, Italian sausage, lettuce, tomato, and mayo
· Roast Beef Panini – $13
o Fresh bread, house-roasted beef, lettuce, tomato, and mayo
· Tuna Panini – $13
o Fresh bread, canned tuna, mayo, capers, lemon juice, lettuce, and tomato
· Tiramisu – $10
o Ladyfingers, espresso, cream, mascarpone cheese, pasteurized eggs, sugar, and cocoa powder
Chocolats Favoris
· Cookie Sundae Cup – $8
o Vanilla ice cream over a cookie base (1 dulce de leche + 1 triple chocolate), topped with chocolate fondue (3 flavors available) and caramel slivers
Greta
· Braised Beef Tacos (GF) – $4 for 1 / $7 for 2
o With salsa verde and cotija cheese
· Mexi Fries (GF) – $6
o With salsa morita, sour cream, cilantro, tomato, cheddar cheese
· Elote Bowl (GF) – $5
o Roasted corn with lime crema, Tajin, cilantro, and cheese
· Roasted Mushroom Tacos (GF, can be made vegan) – $4 for 1 / $7 for 2
o With caramelized onion, salsa verde, and feta cheese
Guilt & Co
L’Abbatoir
· Truffle Cheese Popcorn – $5
· Moody Ales Salted Lime Lager (Non-Alcoholic) – $5
· Moody Ales Tropical Pale Ale (Non-Alcoholic) – $5
· Benjamin Bridge Non-Alcoholic Wine – $7
MeeT
· Shredded Tofu Tacos (2 pcs) – $9
o With guacamole, cabbage, pico de gallo, and finished with our cashew sour cream
· Barbacoa Jackfruit Tacos (2 pcs) – $9
o With cabbage, sautéed mushrooms, chipotle hemp sauce, radish slices, fresh onions, and mozza sauce
· Classic Loaded Stuffed Potato – $10
o Queso, shredded tofu, sour cream, and sliced green onions
· Yam Barbacoa Stuffed Potato – $10
o Barbacoa, shredded cabbage, sautéed mushrooms, onions, fresh radish slices, mozza sauce, and scallions
· Whole Lemon Lemonade – $5
· Blue Dragonfruit Lemonade – $6
· Strawberry Balsamic Shrub – $5
· Capri Cake – $6
o A rich, dense almond flour cake with gooey caramel sauce and poached pear
Monarca
· Beef Ribeye Taco – $7.75 each
o Milpa tortilla, avocado, onion, cilantro, salsa verde, and salsa roja
·Prawn Ceviche Tostada – $8.75 each
o Marinated tiger prawns, crispy corn tortilla, habanero crema, pico de gallo, and avocado
Old Spaghetti Factory
· Mozza Triangles – $9.25
· Bam Bam Shrimp – $9.50
· Calamari – $10.25
· Mini Donuts – $7.95
Oku
· Spiced Chicken Kara-Age (3 pcs) – $12
Portside
· Lobster Rolls (2 pcs) – $12
· Beef Dips (2 pcs) – $12
Robba di Matti
· Beef Bolognese Rigatoni – $12
· Pesto & Burrata Rigatoni – $12
Six Acres
· Poutine - $6
· Lobster Roll - $8
Skewers
The Greek by Anatoli
· Chicken Souvlaki – $10
o 4 oz marinated chicken skewer on warm pita with house-made tzatziki
· Smashed Cheeseburger – $10
o Seared beef patty with cheddar and Thousand Island sauce on a toasted bun
Waffleland
1933 Liquor Co
Mocktail Bar
Event Participants
A Better Life Foundation
Local Public Eatery
Shop Makers
Event Sponsors
Gastown BIA
Reliance
Thank you to Reliance Properties for co-sponsoring the Vancouver Metropolitan Orchestra performance.
Salient Group
Thank you to The Salient Group for co-sponsoring the street food festival.
Old Spaghetti Factory
Community Impact Real Estate Society
Michelle’s Import Plus Ltd.
FAQs
Yes, roads are closed between Maple Tree Square to Abbott Street on August 14th, 2025
Please note that parking will not be available between Maple Tree Square to Abbott Street. Utilizing near by public lots or public transit is advised.
We are working closely with our event organizers and the City to make sure we meet all public safety standards, including new requirements the City is implementing for 2025.
Absolutely! The event is free and open to the public — just come ready to enjoy food, music, and fun!
Yes! Pets are welcome as long as they are on a leash.