Calhoun’s Cafe and Catering (web site, 3035 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC, phone 604-731-7062) is a popular hangout and studying place for UBC students that is open 24 hours. They have a good selection of ready-to-eat entrees as well as delicious made-to-order sandwiches, alcoholic beverages, ice cream, cakes, and gourmet coffees. They have free wireless internet access, as well as live music several nights a week. Calhoun’s recently installed wide screen televisions that are tuned to the sports channels.

I usually order a shrimp and avocado sandwich ($6.50, pictured below); it’s huge, and is served with freshly baked sourdough bread and lots of toppings. (They do all their own baking at Calhoun’s and the quality of the bread is really evident.)

I visited the Hamilton Street Grill in Yaletown (1009 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, BC, phone 604-331-1511) and I enjoyed their salmon special (pictured below, $16), which was delicious. More photos: view Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4.

If you’re in Yaletown and are looking for a really, really big sandwich, hop over to the Euro Pastry House (#114 – 1058 Mainland Street, Vancouver, BC, phone: 604-602-0003) and order the Deluxe Schnitzel Sandwich (pictured below, around $8.50). They also offer some lighter selections.