New Vancouver restaurants opening soon: 42 new spots to get 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 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 some new Vancouver restaurants to try soon or down the line.
Honolulu Coffee – Olympic Village
Store Manager Tennesse Cabigting and Owner Ming Yang (Courtesy Honolulu Coffee)
Looks like Vancouver’s getting another place to head for island vibes, and no major travel is necessary. Honolulu Coffee is opening a new location in Vancouver. A new outpost from the concept is set to open in Olympic Village in early fall. You’ll find it at 97 West 2nd Avenue.
Address:Â 97 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver
Preservatory Provisions & Toast Bar
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Preservatory Provisions & Toast Bar is a new venture from the folks behind The Preservatory, who currently create artisanal preserves at the Vista D’Oro Farms and Winery in the Fraser Valley.
Address:Â Granville Island Public Market (exact address TBD)
Beaucoup Bakery Downtown
Betty and Jacky Hung at the St Regis Hotel (Rich Won)
The original Fir Street spot opened a decade ago and is run by brother-sister duo Betty and Jacky Hung, who announced today they are opening a second location this fall in downtown Vancouver. The second Beaucoup will live inside the St. Regis Hotel on Dunsmuir Street.
Address:Â St. Regis Hotel, Vancouver
Bella Gelateria
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In Vancouver, Bella will be setting up shop in a large space located at 625 Howe Street downtown. As for Burnaby, The Amazing Brentwood will be home to the brand’s second location in that city.
Address:Â 625 Howe Street, Vancouver
Address: The Amazing Brentwood — 4567 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby
Rewind Beer Co.
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Rewind Beer Co. will bring nostalgic ’80s, ’90s, and ’00s vibes to its brewery and tasting room space, and while the business has yet to share much about its beers, the concept is looking tight so far.
Address: Port Moody Brewer’s Row
Captain’s Oven Pizza — Capilano Mall
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“New pizza” are our two favourite words, so lucky for us there’s a fresh-out-the-oven spot opening soon courtesy of Captain’s Oven. The popular Surrey-based pizza joint has shared plans for its new location in North Vancouver’s Capilano Mall.
Address: Capilano Mall — 935 Marine Drive, North Vancouver
Saan Saan Cafe and Restaurant
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Vancouver’s 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
Dookbaeki — Coquitlam
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Adding to Coquitlam’s already plentiful options for Korean fare is Dookbaeki, a new spot specializing in traditional Korean stews served in hot stone bowls.
Address:Â 3055 Anson Avenue, Coquitlam
Antise Vancouver Pastry Lab
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Antise Vancouver Pastry Lab will be the brick-and-mortar space for Italy-born Chef Emiddio Isernia, who has been running Antise as a fresh-to-order, online-only endeavour in Vancouver for a few years.
Address:Â 360 Carrall Street, Vancouver
Deville Coffee — The Post
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While some international cafes are coming to Canada for the first time, Deville Coffee is looking to expand here at home.
Hello Nori – Park Royal
Hand roll at Hello Nori’s Robson Street location (Hanna McLean/Daily Hive)
It’s 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.
Fat Mao — Helmcken Street
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A celebrated local chef is bringing his popular noodle joint to downtown Vancouver. Chef Angus An’s Fat Mao will be opening at 983 Helmcken Street in the Wall Centre.
Address:Â 983 Helmcken Street, Vancouver
Big Star Sandwich Co. – UBC
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Big Star Sandwich Co., which started with its first location in New Westminster in 2013, has just announced it will be opening a location out at UBC later this year.
Address:Â TBD (at Wesbrook Village)
To Live For Bakery
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Celebrated Vancouver-based vegan food blogger and business owner Erin Ireland will be opening a brick-and-mortar location for her popular brand in East Vancouver by the end of the summer.
Address:Â 1508 Nanaimo Street, Vancouver
Mount Pleasant Vintage & Provisions
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One Vancouver neighbourhood is about to get a unique spot for bites and sips. Mount Pleasant Vintage & Provisions, a neighbourhood bar and grill, will be opening at 67 West 6th Avenue in a Victorian-era heritage home.
Address:Â 67 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver
Sushi Mahana
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The calibre of sushi in North Vancouver is about to be raised significantly. Sushi Mahana, an omakase-style restaurant, is set to open at 111-175 West 3rd Street in North Van, just a few blocks from the Lonsdale Quay.
Address:Â 111-175 West 3rd Street, North Vancouver
Old Yale Brewing Abbotsford
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The Chilliwack-based brewery and tasting room has shared that it’s planning on opening a 220-seat craft brewery and kitchen in downtown Abbotsford.
Address: Downtown Abbotsford
Archer
Artistic rendering of Archer’s interior (Little Giant Architecture Interiors Inc)
A new immersive culinary destination is gearing up to open in downtown Vancouver. Slated to launch at 1152 Alberni Street, this new concept aims to take guests on a “culinary tour of the Pacific Northwest” with its bountiful brunch, cocktail hour, and dinner service.
Address:Â 1152 Alberni Street, Vancouver
Chop Steakhouse & Bar
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One of Canada’s steakhouse chains looks to have set its sights on Vancouver. Chop Steakhouse & Bar has put up signage at the Convention Centre West Building, signalling an opening is imminent.Â
Address: Vancouver Convention Centre West Building — 1055 Canada Place Suite 26, Vancouver
Salmon n’ Bannock On The Fly — YVR Airport
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The restaurant confirmed to Dished Vancouver that it’s planning to open a new outpost at YVR Airport.
Address: YVR Airport (International Departures beside a Starbucks, after duty-free)
Novella
Novella Exterior (Photo: Sarah Annand)
Residents and visitors of Mount Pleasant can look forward to a top-notch new concept coming to the neighbourhood early this year. Novella, a coffee bar, breakfast spot, and neighbourhood grocer, is slated to open in 2022. This all-in-one project comes to us from the team behind Published on Main, and it will be located at 2650 Main Street.
Address:Â 2650 Main Street, Vancouver
Chubbs
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A new spot for “game-changing” comfort eats, Chubbs is slated to open in Metro Vancouver soon. The brand new concept is opening in Surrey at The Shops at Morgan Crossing, Unit F118 – 15775 Croydon Drive.
Address: The Shops at Morgan Crossing, Unit F118 – 15775 Croydon Drive, Surrey
The Farmhouse
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Mount Pleasant is about to get more delicious, as the neighbourhood will be home to Vancouver’s new farm-to-table Italian restaurant, The Farmhouse. The resto will be opening at 352 East 10th Avenue, just a stone’s throw from Kingsgate Mall. The eatery will feature an open kitchen and seats for 60, including four spots at a short serve bar.
Address:Â 352 East 10th Avenue, Vancouver
Angus T – Park Royal
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Vancouver’s croissant-centric bakery Angus T opened back in 2018, and now the much-loved purveyor is gearing up for a second location.
Address:Â Park Royal, West Vancouver
Courtside Bar
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A new bar is set to open up on the corner of Main Street and Broadway in Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant neighbourhood and its main thing is basketball.
Address: 2415 Main Street, Vancouver
The Herrick
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Moving into the former spot of Prohibition is The Herrick, a new cocktail club slash bar that promises to offer a “distinct experience.”
Address:Â 801 West Georgia Street, Vancouver
Suyo
Ceviche
Set to launch at 3475 Main Street, the former location of breakfast gem Slickity Jim’s, Suyo will offer diners a modern take on classic Peruvian dishes from Chef/Partner Ricardo Valverde.
Address:Â 3475 Main Street, Vancouver
Phone:Â 604-322-1588
La Fraise Rose
Local florist La Fraise Rose, known for its beautifully preserved roses and gorgeous, fresh and dried flowers, is preparing to open something really sweet. The female-owned and operated brand is aiming to launch Vancouver’s first-ever chocolate strawberry store this summer, the team tells Dished.
Address:Â 481 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver
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 – later than most dessert shops in the city.
Address: 113 2nd Street West, North Vancouver
Kokoro Tokyo Mazesoba — River District
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Hot on the heels of its second Burnaby restaurant opening, Kokoro Tokyo Mazesoba has revealed yet another Vancouver location is in the works.
Address:Â 8591 River District Crossing, Vancouver
Sweet Revenge Cafe & Bakery
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Ready your sweet tooth, Surrey – a new spot for hand-crafted treats is coming soon. Sweet Revenge Bakery & Cafe will be opening up soon at 6-19567 64th Avenue in Surrey.
Address:Â 6-19567 64th Avenue, Surrey
FDL Cafe
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FDL Cafe – also known as FiorDiLatte Cafe – which has its original outpost in the Burnaby Heights neighbourhood, is set to open a second location.
Address: 1858 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
Chibop
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This concept will offer Korean eats and of course, chicken, one of our favourite dishes of all time. The eatery tells us that once it opens, it will be open daily from 11 am to midnight, making it a must-try late-night spot for bites.
Address:Â 1805 Rosser Avenue, Burnaby
Pelicana Chicken (Multiple Locations)
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Pelicana Chicken opened its first BC location in Burnaby last fall, and the brand has plans for more outposts. The chain’s premium Korean fried chicken got foodies excited, so this announcement will surely be a buzz-worthy follow-up.
- Port Coquitlam – 206-2748 Lougheed Highway, Port Coquitlam
- Surrey – #102-16016 Fraser Highway, Surrey
- Vancouver – 382 Robson Street, Vancouver
Catch 122 – Lower Lonsdale
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Catch 122’s 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 – 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, pâtisserie, and cafe, has confirmed a third West Vancouver outpost is in the works.
Address:Â 1343 Bellevue Avenue, West Vancouver
Earls – The Amazing Brentwood
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It looks like folks living around The Amazing Brentwood are going to get yet another 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 plans to delight burger lovers in Burnaby with its tasty eats.
SWITCH Vancouver
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SWITCH is advertised as “Vancouver’s largest premier party venue.” 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:Â 1339 Robson Street, Vancouver
Haidilao Hot Pot — The Amazing Brentwood
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Haidilao Hot Pot is officially opening a new location in Metro Vancouver — 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 – 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 (Multiple Locations)
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Jollibee has now announced three additional locations slated to open in Vancouver and Metro Vancouver. All of the opening dates are yet to be announced at this point.
- Cambie and West Broadway, Vancouver
- Strawberry Hill Shopping Centre complex, Surrey
- 9900 King George, Surrey
With files from Daryn Wright