Opening soon: 25 more new Vancouver restaurants to try
We always have an awesome selection of new food and beverage establishments to check out here in Vancouver, but we like to keep track of what’s coming up too.
There is always a lot of chowing down for us to do in our city, and these new eateries make our to-eat lists longer than ever.
Here are 25 new Vancouver restaurants for you to try in the near future or down the line in general.
Bar Susu

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The new destination for dinner, late-night bites, and natural wines and cocktails will be located inĀ The Whipās former space, 209 East 6th Avenue. Slated to open sometime this month, Bar Susu will feature menus by Mainās Gus Stieffenhoffer-Brandson and Novellaās Ashley Kurtz.
Address:Ā 209 East 6th Avenue, Vancouver
Monarca Mexican Kitchen

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AĀ fresh concept will be setting up shop inside a notable Vancouver restaurant space: Monarca Mexican Kitchen. Dished Vancouver is told the new eatery, which is actually a sister spot toĀ Olympic Villageās Ophelia, is slated to open this spring.
Address:Ā 181 Carrall Street, Vancouver
Gastronomia Italia Grocery & Deli
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New Westminster has something delicious coming.Ā Gastronomia Italia Grocery & Deli is slated to open at 601 Columbia Street next month. Gastronomia Italia will be a destination for deli, grocery, and bakery goods, as well as sandwiches.
Address:Ā 601 Columbia Street, New West
Pelicana Chicken (Multiple Locations)
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Pelicana Chicken opened itsĀ first BC location in Burnaby last fall, and the brand has plans for more outposts. The chainās premium Korean fried chicken got foodies excited, so this announcement will surely be a buzz-worthy follow-up.
- Port Coquitlam ā 206-2748 Lougheed Highway, Port Coquitlam
- Surrey ā #102-16016 Fraser Highway, Surrey
- Victoria ā #124-3749 Shelbourne Street, Victoria
Rileys
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Glowbal Restaurant Group may have just droppedĀ a major expansion announcement in Toronto, but that doesnāt mean the companyās plans to grow in Vancouver are slowing down. Rileys is the newest name and concept to come from the group. Thereās little we can share about this restaurant at the moment, other than it will be opening in downtown Vancouver.
Afuri Ramen + Dumpling ā Vancouver
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The acclaimed Tokyo-based ramen joint is slated to open at 2801 Main Street in Mount Pleasant, Dished Vancouver, is told.
Address:Ā 2801 Main Street, Vancouver
Yasma

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Yasma will be opening at 550 Denman Street in Coal Harbour this spring. This was the former space of the short-livedĀ French-Mediterranean concept, Verre.
Address:Ā 550 Denman Street, Vancouver
Phone:Ā 604-566-0493
Catch 122 — Lower Lonsdale
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Catch 122ās branding on the new space says its new outpost is going to offer brunch, pastries, coffee, and dinner service⦠so basically all our favourite things.
Thierry ā West Vancouver
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One of Vancouver’s favourite dessert spots will officially be opening a new location. Thierry, a much-loved chocolaterie, pĆ¢tisserie, and cafe, has confirmed a third West Vancouver outpost is in the works.
Address:Ā 1343 Bellevue Avenue, West Vancouver
Straight Outta Brooklyn Pizza ā Gastown
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We are big fans of pizza, especiallyĀ Vancouver’s local pie joints. If you are too, we have some great news. We’re about to get another location of a popular destination, Straight Outta Brooklyn Pizza. The pizzeria confirmed to Dished Vancouver that a fourth location was in the works for the family of restaurants, this time in Gastown.
Address:Ā 114 Water Street, Vancouver
Windfall Cider
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Much-loved local craft cider producer, Windfall Cider, is still gearing up to open its brick-and-mortar tasting room. Located at 238 Esplanade E, the new 2,000 sq ft production facility and taproom will be right in North Vancouverās ever-growing brewery district. The cidery temporarily opened as a market and bottle shopĀ just before the holidays as well.
Address:Ā 238 Esplanade E, North Vancouver
Robba da Matti ā Kitsilano
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Vancouver isĀ swimming in amazing options when it comes to pasta, and we’re about to get another destination for quality Italian eats. Robba da Matti will soon be opening its fourth location in Kitsilano.
Address:Ā 1898 W 1st Avenue, Vancouver
Breka Bakery & Cafe ā W Hastings
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Breka Bakery & Cafe is opening a new location in Vancouver. The concept will be opening an outpost at 740 W Hastings Street, the former address of a CaffĆØ Artigiano.
Address:Ā 740 W Hastings Street, Vancouver
Earls — The Amazing Brentwood
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Looks like folks living around The Amazing Brentwood (TAB) are going to get yet anotherĀ addition to the new shopping centre’s food offerings: Earls Kitchen + Bar is officially opening at the mall.
Address: 4567 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby
Bin 4 Burger Lounge – Burnaby
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Popular Victoria-based burger joint, Bin 4 Burger Lounge, has announced when burger lovers in Burnaby will have access to their tasty eats.
SWITCH Vancouver
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SWITCH is advertised as “Vancouver’s largest premier party venue,” and it’s set to open in late 2021. Located at 1339 Robson Street (formerly Hon’s Wun-Tun House), SWITCH describes itself as a kitchen, bar, and lounge as well as a new karaoke destination.
Address:Ā 1339 Robson Street, Vancouver
Fatburger Canada Flagship

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When one chain closes, it looks like another one opens. Fatburger Canada has some big news for Vancouverites. The brand is officially opening a new flagship location downtown in the Granville Entertainment District, to be more specific.
Address: 734 Granville Street, Vancouver
Haidilao Hot Pot ā The Amazing Brentwood

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Haidilao Hot Pot is officially opening a new location in Metro Vancouver ā this time in Burnaby. The global hot pot chain will be opening in Burnaby’s The Amazing Brentwood on the mall’s second level.
Pablo Cheese Tart ā Vancouver
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Pablo Cheese Tart Vancouver is slated to open at 511 W Broadway in summer 2022. The Osaka-based brand is known for its ārevolutionary cheese tartsā and cheesecakes in various flavours and sizes.
Address:Ā 511 W Broadway, Vancouver
Bamboo World Kitchen — W Broadway
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Bamboo World Kitchen just opened its flagship location in Vancouver. The new 2690 Granville Street eatery opened in the former location of a Starbucks in South Granville. Its second location is coming soon.
Address: 794 West Broadway, Vancouver
Mister — Kitsilano

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One ofĀ Vancouver’s favourite sweet spots is officially opening a new location, Dished Vancouver has learned. Mister Ice Cream Bar is gearing up to open its second Vancouver outpost in Kitsilano. The popular liquid nitrogen churned ice cream parlour will be setting up shop atĀ 1835 West 1st Avenue, the former location ofĀ a smoothie bar called Shift Shakes.
Address:Ā 1835 West 1st Avenue, Vancouver
Juanita

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Kitsilano,Ā you’re in for a treat. The new all-day dining concept “Juanita” is gearing up to open. Located at 1516 Yew Street, the eatery has taken over the space formerly occupied by shuttered jazz destination the Blue Martini Cafe, directly across the street from Nook and Local.
Address:Ā 1516 Yew Street, Vancouver
iSETTA
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This new counter-service destination will have indoor seating for about 42 people, as well as additional outdoor patio space for folks looking to enjoy everything from brunch eats to Italian-style paninis al fresco.
Address:Ā 4360 Marine Drive, West Vancouver
Menya Itto Vancouver
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Popular Tokyo-born ramen shop Menya Itto is officially opening its first North American location in Vancouver. The brand’s first outpost on the continent will be opening at 1479 Robson Street, the former location of Ramen Koika.
Address:Ā 1479 Robson Street, Vancouver
Jollibee (multiple locations)

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Jollibee has now announced four locations slated to open in Vancouver and Metro Vancouver. All of the opening dates are to be announced at this point.