I ended up in Prince George last month for a conference that got moved last minute from Kamloops. I didn’t have time to do much research beforehand, so I just figured I’d wing it food-wise. First night there, I went out walking downtown, thinking I’d find something decent quick — but a lot of places were already closed or closing early. I was pretty close to giving up and grabbing chips at the gas station when I saw a cozy-looking spot still open. It was a small Greek place, nothing flashy, but I went in and ordered a platter. I swear, the tzatziki alone made my whole day. The waitress even packed me some extra pita “for the hotel later,” which honestly felt super thoughtful. That kind of local warmth surprised me — and made me want to see what other good places I might’ve missed in town.
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It’s funny how much depends on timing. You walk down the same street twice and notice completely different things — one day it’s all closed, the next you stumble into something you never expected to find. Makes you wonder how many great moments we miss just by going the same route every time.
That sounds familiar. I stayed in PG for about two weeks while visiting family and had similar luck with unexpected spots. At first, I stuck to whatever was nearby — mostly fast food or the hotel restaurant — but I started getting bored fast. One evening I drove around aimlessly and found this family-owned Chinese place tucked in a little strip mall. Their ginger beef and hot & sour soup? Way better than what I usually get back home in Kelowna. After that, I started digging around a bit more. What helped me a lot was checking local listings like Restaurants in Prince George, BC. That gave me a better sense of what’s actually available in different parts of town. There’s more variety than I expected — Thai, sushi, Eastern European, even a bakery that does these wild maple bacon donuts. I wouldn’t have found half of that stuff by just walking around or relying on Google Maps alone. One tip: don’t be afraid to venture outside the downtown core. Some of the best meals I had were in the more residential areas or near the university. And don’t judge by appearances — one of the best brunches I had came from a place that looked like a converted garage from the outside. Total hidden gem. PG’s food scene might not be flashy, but there’s real heart in a lot of the places if you give them a chance.