Open and opening soon: 27 new restaurants to try in Vancouver
There is a lot of chowing down for us to do in Vancouver, and these spots make our to-eat lists longer than ever.
Just opened, opening soon, or newly re-opened, here are all the new delicious Vancouver restaurants to try this month.
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Ham & Eggman’s
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Located at 3883 Rupert Street in Renfrew Heights, the charming all-day breakfast spot opened in the former location of Aburi King restaurant in early March. This new spot serves up eats daily from 9 am to 3 pm, be sure to check it out for yourself the next time you’re in need of a fresh take on brunch.
Address: 3883 Rupert Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-620-8942
The Ooleaf Tea Lounge
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The Ooleaf Tea Lounge has officially opened at 4000 No 3 Road #135 in Richmond, and people are loving it. Located conveniently right next to the Aberdeen SkyTrain station, this new spot for boba is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 1 to 9 pm during its soft opening.
Address: 4000 No 3 Road #135, Richmond
Phone: 604-370-2229
The Oyster Bar at The Sandbar
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The Sandbar on Granville Island has been undergoing some renovations for a while now, and its highly-anticipated new oyster bar is officially open. Located on the main level of the multi-storey waterfront restaurant, the oyster bar is now open Thursday to Saturday from 3 to 9 pm. The 20-seat bar is first come, first served, no reservations will be available at this new seafood destination.
Address: 1535 Johnston Street, Vancouver
Phone: 604-669-9030
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Four Olives
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Located at 4510 West 10 Avenue, the new Point Grey restaurant offers a menu full of Spanish and Greek-inspired eats such as kebabs, calamari, lamb, seafood skillets, and more. The 1,800-sq-ft space boasts 50 seats.
Address: 4510 West 10 Avenue, Vancouver
Phone: 604-221-7777
Italian Tomato
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A Richmond favourite for ridiculous amounts of pasta has finally opened in Vancouver at 1047 Davie Street, formerly Priscilla’s Restaurant.
Address: 1047 Davie Street, Vancouver
Moderne Burger/Burgerette
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After closing its OG spot in Kitsilano, this eatery reopened at a new location at 865 West Broadway. It now offers Burgerette too, a “slightly smaller” version of Moderne Burger. This spot opened on March 22.
Address: 865 West Broadway, Vancouver
The Study Public House
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An new arcade pub opened in Metro Vancouver, more specifically, at Simon Fraser University’s Burnaby campus. The Study Public House opened in the former location of campus joint the Highland Pub, which shuttered in 2017.
Address: Maggie Benston Centre – 8888 University Drive, Burnaby
Phone: 604-336-9933
C Market Coffee
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After quietly opening last month, C Market Coffee has officially celebrated its grand opening at 111-100 Schoolhouse Street in Coquitlam. More than just a coffee spot and on-site roastery, this new establishment will offer patrons breakfast, lunch, dinner, and specialty drinks.
Address: 111-100 Schoolhouse Street, Coquitlam
Phone: 604-474-2026
Arike Restaurant
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A Nigerian-inspired restaurant called Arike opened last month in Vancouver. The eatery, located at 1725 Davie Street, is named after head chef Sam Olayinka’s grandmother.
Address: 1725 Davie Street, Vancouver
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Earls Station Square
Artistic rendering of Earls Station Square. (Earls Restaurant Group)
The Vancouver-based restaurant chain is taking over a new 7,300-sq-ft commercial space within the so-called Restaurant Row of the Anthem Properties and Beedie Living-built redevelopment. This spot opens April 20.
Address: 6070 Silver Drive, Burnaby
Phone: 604-432-7329
Disco Cheetah
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Located at 1183 Davie Street, the new 960-sq-ft grab-and-go concept will offer patrons its signature rice bowls, salad bowls, wraps, and a few loaded fries too. Expect Korean Fried Chicken, Bulgogi Beef, Chili Chicken Galbi, Pulled Pork, and Van Tofu as protein options.
Address: 1183 Davie Street, Vancouver
The Alley
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The Alley team told Daily Hive that it will be opening its new downtown location on April 27. During its opening weekend, April 27 and 28, The Alley Vancouver will be offering the first 100 patrons who walk through the doors after 3 pm a FREE bubble tea.
Address: 985 Hornby Street, Vancouver
Colony – Granville Street
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Blueprint has announced it will be opening a 15,000-sq-ft Colony Entertainment District on Granville Strip this spring. The entertainment, lifestyle, and events management company based out of BC will be transforming the former location of Caprice Nightclub into the largest Colony location to date.
Address: 967 Granville Street, Vancouver
Amaranthus
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A new plant-based eatery is gearing up to open soon in Metro Vancouver. Amaranthus will be opening in New Westminster’s popular River Market at 112-810 Quayside Drive on May 1.
Address: 112-810 Quayside Drive, New West
Matcha Stand Maiko – Richmond
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Maiko specializes in house-made dishes such as parfaits, shaved ice, floats, and lattes, all made with its rich-tasting matcha. Matcha Stand Maiko is slated to open in Richmond early this spring. We’ll keep you posted on an exact opening date.
Address: 199 – 8279 Saba Road, Richmond
Phone: 604-285-0013
OEB – Yaletown
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The dare we say, legendary, all-day breakfast spot currently operates three Calgary locations and one Edmonton outpost, and they are about to break into BC’s brekkie scene. The purveyor of chef-driven drool-worthy eats like New York-style cheesecake stuffed French toast, breakfast poutine, and their signature takeout breakfast boxes will be opening a location in Vancouver at 1137 Marinaside Avenue (the former location of the Hurricane Grill).
Address: 1137 Marinaside Avenue, Vancouver
Grounds For Coffee – Commercial Drive
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The Grounds For Coffee team tells Daily Hive they are excited to become a part of the neighbourhood and look forward to serving patrons on The Drive. Grounds For Coffee Commercial Drive is aiming to open its doors this spring, we’ll keep you posted on an exact opening date.
Address: 2088 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
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Gram Cafe – Vancouver
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The company has exclusively revealed the address of the downtown Vancouver location to Daily Hive. The brand has plans to maintain Japanese authenticity with its BC locations, aiming to stay true to the famous Japanese recipe by using Japanese ingredients.
Address: 1284 Robson Street, Vancouver
Bartholomew’s Plan
Bartholomew’s Plan (Daily Hive
A new cocktail and wine bar called Bartholomew’s Plan is slated to open at 1026 Mainland Street this spring. Patrons can expect house-made charcuterie and tapas dishes at this soon-to-be-open hangout.
Address: 1026 Mainland Street, Vancouver
Big G Large Fried Chicken – Vancouver
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Signage on the store says Big G Vancouver is aiming to open Spring 2019, Daily Hive has reached out for more info regarding the details. If you can’t wait until spring, be sure to make a trip to Big G’s Richmond location at #1231-8338 Capstan Way.
Address: 382 Robson Street, Vancouver
Hot-Star Large Fried Chicken – Vancouver, Richmond
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The first-ever Vancouver location of the chain is aiming to open at 566 Granville Street next year. That address previously belonged to Urban Mongolian Bistro (sister restaurant to the Urban Sushi Cafe next door at 562 Granville Street) which closed two months ago. Hot-Star will be opening a Richmond location early next year before the downtown Vancouver one.
Address: 1623-4791 Mcclelland Road, Richmond
Address: 566 Granville Street, Vancouver
Umai Savory Hot Dogs
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A Californian hot dog spot has plans for an outpost in Vancouver, and we can’t wait to try its menu of suped-up creations. Umai Savory Hot Dogs, a mini-chain hailing from San Jose, California, will be opening a spot at 1331 Robson Street (the former location of Chef Lien Vietnamese Cuisine).
Address: 1331 Robson Street, Vancouver
Rocky Point Ice Cream – New West
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The brand, known for their handcrafted small-batch ice cream (and special dog-friendly K9 variety too), will be adding to its existing roster of one parlour in Port Moody and two ice cream trucks. We’ll keep you posted on an exact opening for the new parlour, in the meantime head to the 2800 Murray Street store in Port Moody, or get the ice cream at one of these many spots.
Address: 500 6th Avenue, New Westminster
Royal City Donuts
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The local brand, known for its stellar buttery brioche and vegan doughnuts, has been a fixture at many local Farmers’ Markets over the years in Vancouver and Metro Vancouver. The business announced its full-time location will be going in at Unit L52 4946 Canada Way in Burnaby’s Deer Lake Centre.
Address: Unit L52 4946 Canada Way, Burnaby
Jamjar Canteen – North Vancouver
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One of Vancouver’s favourite spots for Lebanese eats, Jamjar, is expanding once again. This time, the Lebanese folk food eatery is expanding to North Vancouver with a new canteen. Located at 122-125 Victory Ship Way, right beside Tap & Barrel Shipyards and The Pipe Shop, the new establishment is slated to open in July.
Address: 122-125 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver
The Tuck Shoppe – Granville Island
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The Chinatown outpost has been serving sandwiches and salads for three years, and it announced Granville Island will soon get a taste of what they have to offer. The second Tuck Shoppe location will be opening in the Net Loft Building at 1666 Johnston Street this summer.
Address: Net Loft Building – 1666 Johnston Street, Granville Island
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