Vancouver restaurant openings to be excited about
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 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 some new restaurants in and around Vancouver to try soon or down the line.
Toloache Mexican Kitchen
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It was just earlier this month that Dished shared the news of La Taqueria Hornbyâs impending closure.
The restaurant will have its last day today, June 14, but we already have some details on what will be taking over the space at 586 Hornby Street.
Address:Â 586 Hornby Street, Vancouver
Zaatar w Zeit â West Vancouver
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Zaatar w Zeit, a fast-casual eatery serving Lebanese and Mediterranean dishes, is set to open a new location in Metro Vancouver soon.
The brand currently operates one location in Vancouver, at 531 Granville Street, but has shared with Dished that a location in West Vancouver is currently in the works.
Address:Â C6 â 900 Main Street, West Vancouver
Hem 377 â Commercial Drive
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The second Hem 377 will feature similar interiors as the original location, with hand-painted murals and decor reminiscent of Ho Chi Minh City, but this spot will be bigger, offering more dine-in seating for guests.
Address:Â 1108 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
Tayybeh
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Tayybeh, which is an âall women social enterpriseâ offering catered Syrian food, has shared that itâs opening a brick-and-mortar cafe space.
The cafe and eatery will be located at 2836 W 4th Avenue, the former address of Linh Cafe.
Address:Â 2836 W 4th Avenue, Vancouver
Haifa Room â Vancouver
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A Toronto-based restaurant has set its sights on Vancouver.
Haifa Room serves Israeli-Palestinian food with a contemporary spin, alongside cocktails, wine, and craft beer, and operates two locations in Toronto currently.
Address:Â 410 West Georgia Street, Vancouver
Leopoldâs Tavern
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Leopoldâs Tavern is a Regina-founded pub known for its over-the-top poutines, huge selection of wings, and all-around chill vibes.
Founded in 2013, Leoâs, as its colloquially known, now operates several locations around the country, including in Calgary, Winnipeg, and Saskatoon. Currently, its only BC locations are in Kelowna and Victoria, meaning this will be the brandâs first foray into Vancouver proper.
Address: 1619 W Broadway, Vancouver
Menya Juemon
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Vancouver has no shortage of ramen restaurants, and a new one is about to enter the scene.
Menya Juemon is a brand-new ramen concept, set to open in the former spot of Benkei Ramen at 545 West Broadway later this summer. Benkei closed at the end of March after operating at this location for 13 years.
Address:Â 545 West Broadway, Vancouver
Egg Bomb â Burnaby
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Langleyâs destination for larger-than-life brekkie sandos is expanding. Egg Bomb is opening a second location in Burnaby.
The concept teased the news on its social media accounts. Egg Bomb confirmed to its followers that it will be opening at the City of Lougheed Tower 2, âjust in front of the Skytrain station.â
Aburi Hana Vancouver
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Aburi Restaurants Canada is at it again, as the hospitality group is opening yet another new dining concept in Vancouver.
Hot on the heels of Wa! Curryâs launch and news of the upcoming bagel shop, Wa-Bagel, Aburi has an additional fresh restaurant planned for our city: Aburi Hana Vancouver.
Address:Â Alberni by Kengo Kuma â Alberni Street and Cardero Street, Vancouver
Jam Cafe â North Vancouver
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This local brand is famous for its photo-worthy dishes like Pulled Pork Pancakes, Chicken French Toast, Green Eggs and Ham, Red Velvet Pancakes, and the iconic Charlie Bowl, to name a few.
Now, Jam Cafe is adding to its existing locations with a new outpost in North Vancouver.
Address:Â 110 â 100 1st Street E, North Vancouver
Zillaâs Donuts â Chilliwack
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Zillaâs Donuts only just opened up its first storefront in Abbotsford back in October, but the shop is ready to expand with a second location.
Address:Â 102-9258 Woolly Dog Alley, Chilliwack
Per Se Social Corner â Coal Harbour
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Set to open later this fall, the concept from the Social Corner Group of restaurants will be setting up shop at 1055 West Hastings Street, the former location of Chewies Oyster Bar.
Address:Â 1055 West Hastings Street, Vancouver
Unni Pastries
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This concept has been operating out of Commissary Connect fulfilling online orders and deliveries, and now, itâs going to settle into its very own brick-and-mortar space.
Address:Â 1773 Robson Street, Vancouver
King Taps â Lonsdale Quay Market
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King Tapsâ entry into the space is all a part of the North Shore marketâs multi-pronged revitalization plan, which is already well underway.
Yokai Tapas and Sake Bar
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Yokai Tapas and Sake Bar will be offering just as its name suggests â small plates of Japanese-inspired fare and a selection of sake that goes well with them.
Planet Burger (food truck)
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Planet Burger is currently a concept in progress, but founders tell Dished that the food truck will be bringing high-quality smash burgers at reasonable prices to the White Rock and South Surrey communities soon.
Tacofino â Squamish
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The Baja-inspired concept, known for its signature tacos and burritos, will be setting up shop in Squamish on the Sea to Sky Highway.
Address:Â Squamish Station Shopping Centre
Parker Rooftop
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Located on the ninth floor of The Parker Hotel (formerly the Vintage Park Hotel)Â at 1379 Howe Street, Parker Rooftop is set to be a fresh, opulent space boasting upbeat music and great vibes.
Address:Â Ninth Floor of The Parker Hotel Vancouver â 1379 Howe Street, Vancouver
Stacked Pancake & Breakfast House â Langley
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Serving up its signature plates of pancakes and stacks of waffles, Stacked operates dozens of locations throughout Ontario, as well as two (with a third forthcoming) in Alberta, but this will be the first time the brand has expanded to BC.
Address:Â 8045 204th Street, Unit D-100, Langley
Bufala River District
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Bufala, an Italian-inspired pizzeria, is setting up shop at 3489 Sawmill Crescent and will feature an open kitchen with a Woodstone oven, a large marble slab countertop, and a light installation centrepiece.
Address: 3489 Sawmill Crescent, Vancouver
Lucky Taco River District
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Lucky Taco will be located at 8547 River District Crossing and will feature an indoor/outdoor bar experience with large palapas, lush greenery, pops of neon colour, and a hand-painted mural.
Address:Â 8547 River District Crossing, Vancouver
Ciclo (multiple locations)
Ciclo Espresso & Focaccia (RENDERING)
This Ciclo will be located on Cordova Street across from the Shaw Tower and the Fairmont Pacific Rim. Itâs set to open in Fall 2023.
Address:Â Cordova Street, Vancouver
The second new location from the concept, Ciclo Espresso & Focaccia, will be opening at 401 West Georgia in downtown Vancouver, just next to Acquafarina.
Address:Â 401 West Georgia, Vancouver
Nicli Pizzeria & Cocktail Bar
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A local pizza spot is making some delicious moves this summer. Nicli, known for its authentic Neapolitan-style pies, will be opening in UBCâs Wesbrook Village area.
Address:Â UBCâs Wesbrook
Yolks â Davie
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Yolks currently operates two Vancouver locations, on West Broadway and East Hastings, but now the locally founded brand is opening up its third, right in the West End.
Address:Â 988 Davie Street, Vancouver
Wa-Bagel
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Hot on the heels of opening its new Japanese-style curry spot, Wa! Curry, Aburi Restaurants Canada is launching something new: Wa-Bagel.
Address:Â 666 Burrard Street, Vancouver
Pho & Roll by Wooden Fish
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It looks like Pepper Lunchâs former space isnât going to be empty for long. A new concept from a Vietnamese restaurant in West Vancouver will be opening there: Pho & Roll by Wooden Fish.
Address:Â 2323 Cambie Street, Vancouver
Mochido â Coquitlam
Mochido Coquitlam
This concept first launched in 2021. It operates out of Vancouverâs Commissary Connect on Laurel Street where folks can walk in for treats or order for delivery too.
Now, Mochido is setting up a fresh brick-and-mortar in Coquitlam. The sweet spot will be located at 100-1188 Pinetree Way.
Address:Â 100-1188 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
Origins Chocolate Bar
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New Westminsterâs own Origins Chocolate Bar, which currently has a space inside the River Market, has shared that its own brick-and-mortar space is currently in the works.
The new space for the shop will be at 538 Victoria Street, just a few blocks away from its current address.
Address:Â 538 Victoria Street, New Westminster
Krave Kulture Yogurt â Lonsdale Quay Market
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One of the numerous new vendors to be joining this space is Krave Kulture Yogurt, the North Vancouver-based organic frozen yogurt brand with a cult following.
On its Instagram account, Krave shared a preview of the upcoming space inside the Lonsdale Quay Market, noting that this space will have both cozy indoor seating and a sunny outdoor patio.
Address: Lonsdale Quay Market â 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver
The Buvette
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The Buvette will serve up a limited lunch menu of rotating feature sandwiches, soups, salads, and small dishes like olives along with some other appetizers.
Picnic lunches will be a thing here, too. Visitors will be able to purchase these specially packed feasts and head to the great outdoors or a local park.
Weâre told there will also be some outdoor seating here with views of the Chief, for those who want to stick around.
Address:Â 1315-1323 Vancouver Street, Squamish
Melt Confectionary
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Local queer-owned chocolate maker Melt Confectionary announced that it would officially be opening its very first brick-and-mortar Vancouver location.
A video shared on the businessâ Instagram account earlier this week showed the beginnings of Meltâs new space at 4895 Main Street â the former address of Innocent Ice Cream, which is in the process of moving to the Hastings-Sunrise neighbourhood.
Address:Â 4895 Main Street, Vancouver
Mishmish
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Mishmish, a new Middle Eastern-inspired bakery and coffee spot, is officially slated to open later this year.
Set to open at Fraser Street & 19th Avenue in the new Comma Properties development, Mishmish will be part bakery, part bagel shop, and part coffee shop.
This concept comes to us from a dream team consisting of Dallah (chef and owner of Superbaba) and baking and pastry experts Leah Christ and Marysol Lopez.
Address:Â Fraser Street & 19th Avenue (Comma Properties development)
Sula â English Bay
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Some exciting news for fans of much-loved local Indian spot Sula. The concept has revealed to Dished that it will be opening a third location in Vancouver.
Set to open in the cityâs West End near English Bay, Sulaâs new outpost is slated to launch sometime in Spring 2023.
Sulaâs owner, Sharath Vittal, shares that the cocktail program will be designed by none other than Jeff Savage, head bartender at Fairmont Pacific Rimâs Botanist.
Maruhachi Ra-men â Surrey
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One of Vancouverâs most popular ramen spots is opening a new location: Maruhachi Ra-men.
Formerly known as Marutama, the newly branded Maruhachi Ra-men operates locations in Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby, and Coquitlam.
Now, the concept, which is known for its Tori-Paitan (creamy chicken broth), will be opening in another Metro Vancouver city.
Address:Â Unit 2 9082 152nd Street, Surrey
Birdies Eats & Drinks
Birdies Eats & Drinks
This fresh, California-inspired restaurant is slated to open in June 2023 at 3850 Lougheed Highway in Burnaby.
This address might look familiar, especially to folks living in Burnaby.
That would be because it is actually the former spot of Earls Bridge Park, which closed its doors after 26 years of operation earlier this month to make way for the brandâs highly anticipated new spot at The Amazing Brentwood nearby.
Address:Â 3850 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby
The Bao Place
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Known for serving up delicious steamed BBQ pork buns and beyond, The Bao Place had to cease operations at its former Kingsway location due to redevelopment in 2022.
The Bao Place said it would be back in a new location and it looks like that will be sooner than later.
Address:Â Edmonds Street, Burnaby
Ramen Danbo â Kerrisdale
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Ramen Danbo is considered by many to be among Vancouverâs very best and now the restaurant is ready for a new chapter with its third location in the city.
In the announcement shared on the restaurantâs Instagram page, Ramen Danbo revealed that this new spot would be opening up in Kerrisdale at 2277 W 41st Avenue, the former address of Sofra Mediterranean Kitchen.
Address:Â 2277 W 41st Avenue, Vancouver
CaffĂ© Delish – Pitt Meadows
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Caffé Delish has yet to share the address of the new spot but stay tuned for more details.
Until then, you can check out Caffé Delish in Port Coquitlam at 2180 Kelly Avenue, Unit 411o, and at its bakery at 203-1730 Coast Meridian Road.
Address: TBD
Heritage Lonsdale Quay Market
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One of Vancouverâs favourite destinations for casual Asian comfort food is expanding. Heritage Asian Eatery revealed it will be opening in North Vancouverâs reimagined Lonsdale Quay Market.
This will be the third location for the concept, which currently operates restaurants on West Pender Street and West Broadway. Set to open this spring, Heritage will be among a slew of vendors operating in the renovated food hall.
Ba Le Deli & Bakery
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According to the businessâs website, a third Vancouver location is in the works, this time at Rupert Street and 22nd Avenue.
Ba Le Deli & Bakery has a huge variety of sandwich options, from classic cold cuts to lemongrass chicken to Vietnamese sausage. The casual joint also has quite a big menu for vegetarian and vegan options, with vegan âbeefâ steak, tofu bologna, and a plant-based spicy âchickenâ option, to name a few.
Address: Rupert Street and 22nd Avenue, Vancouver
Big Way Hot Pot
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The chain, known for its self-serve, build-your-own hot pot format, will be launching at 778 Robson Street in the former location of an A&W restaurant.
Address:Â 778 Robson Street, Vancouver
Popeyes (multiple locations)
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Burnaby will be getting a new Popeyes eatery in Metropolis at Metrotown, and Vancouver is slated to get two outposts as well.
Address: 4413 Main Street, Vancouver
Address:Â 700 Hamilton Street, Vancouver
Address: Metropolis at Metrotown, Burnaby
Marugame Udon
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Weâre excited to share that Marugame will be opening its first-ever Canadian location in Vancouver at 111 Dunsmuir Street, the brand tells Dished.
That address is located just steps away from the Stadium-Chinatown SkyTrain Station. Marugame wasnât able to share a tentative opening date with Dished, but as always, weâll keep you posted as soon as we get the details.
Address:Â 111 Dunsmuir Street, Vancouver
The Halal Guys
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The Halal Guys is known for its âauthentic American Halal foodâ with menu items like platters and sandwiches stuffed with chicken, gyro, and falafel, all served with the iconic white sauce.
Address: 570 Robson Street, Vancouver
Earl of Sandwich â Langley
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Earl of Sandwich, a hugely popular sandwich chain based primarily out of the US, has announced itâs opening a new BC location.
The concept is known for its breakfast sandwiches, fresh subs, salads, wraps, and also the âworldâs greatest hot sandwich.â
Address:Â Willoughby Town Centre, Langley
Konz Pizza
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This spot makes pizzas in cone form as well as pressed and flat formats. It also offers pasta, mac and cheese, poutine, and salad. There are also milkshakes and ice cream up for order at most locations.
Address:Â 102 â 18811 72nd Avenue, Surrey
Address:Â 110 â 14818 60th Avenue, Surrey
Mr. Sushi â Vancouver
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Mr. Sushi has been serving North Vancouver since the â90s, with its most recent location in Lonsdale having opened in late 2021, but the brand is now set to open a new address right on the corner of one of Vancouverâs busiest junctions.
Address: 176 E 2nd Avenue, Vancouver
Steveâs PokĂ© Bar â Yaletown
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The newest Vancouver neighbourhood to gain a Steveâs PokĂ© Bar franchise is Yaletown, where the new location will be at Pacific Boulevard and Davie Street.
Address: Pacific Boulevard and Davie Street
Saan Saan Cafe and Restaurant
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Vancouverâs Chinatown is soon to be home to a new Hong Kong-style cafe and restaurant. Saan Saan Cafe and Restaurant has plans to open its doors at 227 Main Street, just north of East Cordova Street.
Address:Â 227 Main Street, Vancouver
Hello Nori â Park Royal
Hand roll at Hello Nori’s Robson Street location (Hanna McLean/Daily Hive)
Itâs been well over a year since Hello Nori opened its flagship eatery on Robson Street in Vancouver, and now, the brand is updating us on its second location.
Hello Nori, which coins itself as the first Japanese hand roll bar in Vancouver, is officially expanding to the North Shore.
Dolce Amore
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Dolce Amore, also known as The Gelato Mafia, is gearing up to open a second location in North Vancouver. The original shop is located on Vancouver’s Commercial Drive and prides itself on being open until 11 pm â later than most dessert shops in the city.
Address: 113 2nd Street West, North Vancouver
Thierry â 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, pĂątisserie, and cafe, has confirmed a third West Vancouver outpost is in the works.
Address:Â 1343 Bellevue Avenue, West Vancouver
Pablo Cheese Tart â Vancouver
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Pablo Cheese Tart Vancouver is slated to open at 511 W Broadway. The Osaka-based brand is known for its “revolutionary cheese tarts” and cheesecakes in various flavours and sizes.
Address:Â 511 W Broadway, Vancouver
Jollibee
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Jollibee has a new Surrey location slated to open in Metro Vancouver. An opening date is yet to be announced at this point.
Four Winds Southlands
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One of BCâs most celebrated craft breweries has something big in the works. Four Winds Brewing Co will be opening a new shop, restaurant, and destination patio in the Lower Mainland, Dished is told.
Address: 6313 Market Avenue, Delta
Fogo de ChĂŁo at The Post
Fogo de ChĂŁo
Fogo de ChĂŁo Vancouver will sprawl across 7,778 sq ft of The Postâs 185,000 sq ft retail space.
Dished is told folks can expect an âopen-air churrasco bar while watching gaucho chefs display the culinary art of churrasco as they butcher, prepare and grill cuts of protein over an open flame.â
The restaurant will have an area called âBar Fogoâ and a more formal dining room as well.
Address:Â 658 Homer Street
With files from Daryn Wright