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27 of the most exciting restaurants opening soon in Vancouver

Marco Ovies
Marco Ovies
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Apr 12 2025, 3:00 pm
27 of the most exciting restaurants opening soon in Vancouver

Not only is Vancouver chock-full of restaurants to check out, there are always new ones coming as well. Whether they’re highly anticipated international chains or your new favourite local restaurant, there’s something for everyone to be excited about.

But with so many new spots opening in and around the city, it can be hard to keep track of everything coming. That’s why we’ve compiled this list of upcoming restaurant openings.

From a classic Vancouver donut shop to an internationally renowned dumpling spot, here are some Vancouver restaurant openings to get excited about.

Cream Pony Mount Pleasant

North Vancouver’s Cream Pony announced on Instagram that it would be moving into the former Cartems Donuts Vancouver location at 2190 Main St., Vancouver.

“We are so freaking excited to announce that Cream Pony is coming to Mount Pleasant!” shared Cream Pony on Instagram. “Mount Pleasant has been my home for past six years and I still cannot believe that our lil pony will be joining the neighbourhood!”

Address: 2190 Main St., Vancouver

Smart N Save Grocery and Cafe

Signs for Smart N Save have popped up at 5208 Rumble St. This spot was previously the location of a 7-Eleven.

Not much is known about this new location, but Smart N Save is not an unfamiliar name in the Metro Vancouver grocery scene. Its first location in Richmond has been around since 2004.

In February 2025, Smart N Save opened a new cafe concept at Marine Drive Canada Line Station in Vancouver. The Google listing for this new location refers to it as a grocery store and cafe, meaning that the cafe concept could be expanding and operating out of the store as well.

Address: 5208 Rumble St., Burnaby

Boardwalk Burgers

On its website, Boardwalk Burgers has listed a Vancouver location at 2529 Renfrew St. as “Coming Soon.”

For those unfamiliar, Boardwalk Burgers first got its start in 1981. On its website, Boardwalk says founders Dave and Fran DiFerdinando dreamed of bringing the unmistakable taste of Boardwalk fries, a taste that is “synonymous with summer and joy,” to people everywhere around the country, not just those along the beach.

Address: 2529 Renfrew St., Vancouver

Superbaba The Post

After getting its start in Victoria, Superbaba first landed in Vancouver as a food truck and then eventually opened its first brick-and-mortar location in Mount Pleasant. Now, the fast-casual Middle Eastern restaurant is gearing up to open its second Vancouver location at The Post.

Superbaba shared the news on its Instagram on March 25.

“I finally found the perfect space for Superbaba’s return to downtown Vancouver,” shared Chef and owner of Superbaba Dallah El Chami.

Address: The Post — 658 Homer St., Vancouver

Mishree on the Water

You still have a few more months left with Mahony’s Tavern False Creek before it closes, but come Spring 2026, the space will reopen as Mishree on the Water, a new bohemian-inspired concept brought to us by Mishree Restaurant Concepts, which operates multiple restaurants like Tandoori Flame and Happy Singh Eats, to name just a few.

Address: 601 Stamps Landing, Vancouver

Ricardo’s Robson

Owner Ricardo Rizaie told Dished that this new location will be a more gelato-focused concept than its other two locations. However, we are assured soft serve will be found at this spot, too.

Located at 797 Thurlow St., Vancouver, Ricardo’s will be taking over the former Perverted Ice Cream location, which closed on Oct. 31, 2024.

Address: 797 Thurlow St., Vancouver

Oh Sweet Day! Bake Shop

Fans of anything sweet and delicious in Vancouver have most likely heard of Oh Sweet Day! Bake Shop, located at 1706 E. 1st Ave., Vancouver. But for those who haven’t, this bakery is best known for its shortbread, buttercream cakes, and cheesecake, which it claims are the “best in Vancouver.”

Now, the bake shop is preparing to expand further into Metro Vancouver with the launch of its second location in Port Moody.

“We just put out the sign yesterday, and we’ve been getting lots of messages,” shared Oh Sweet Day! on Instagram. “THANK YOU! We are very excited!”

Address: St John’s and Grant Street

Big Mama’s & Papa’s

Big Mama’s & Papa’s is making its way to Vancouver and bringing its absolutely massive pizzas along for the ride.

Just how big are these pizzas? Well, for those who don’t know, Big Mama’s & Papa’s holds the world record for the world’s largest deliverable pizza for its 54-inch by 54-inch pie called The Great Sicilian. It also sells giant slices, which are so large that one piece can feed five to seven people.

Address: 2655 Arbutus St., Vancouver

Sud Cafe

Sud Cafe

Sud Cafe

Sud Cafe, opening at 1082 Cardero St. in the former space of Cardero Grocery, aims to transport guests to the south of France in both its ambience and its food.

You’ll be able to find your typical cafe offerings like lattes and other hot and cold drinks, but there will be some drinks that offer a bit of a French and Mediterranean twist.

Address: 1082 Cardero St., Vancouver

Little Pisces

Little Pisces

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After opening its first location in 2024, Little Pisces is expanding with a brand new Richmond spot. While not much is known about the new location, we anticipate all of its delicious taiyaki flavours will be available at this spot alongside its ice cream offerings.

Address: #128 8531 Alexandra Rd., Richmond

Analog — Kingsway

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Ronnie Olstad, president of Ninety Eight Food Co (Analog’s parent company), confirmed that Analog is currently preparing to open a new cafe within the city at 776 Kingsway.

“The architecture of the building is probably what stands out the most, the shape of it, and how they were creative in making it work for that block. A lot of more traditional people wouldn’t have gone for that route,” said Olstad when speaking about the space.

Olstad said that he can’t put an exact date for the opening of this new location, but he predicts a summer opening in either July or August of this year.

Address: 776 Kingsway, Vancouver

Crema Ice Cream

Crema Ice Cream, which started as a food truck, will soon have its very own brick-and-mortar location. The spot, which is best known for its Latino, Asian, and classic ice cream flavours with a twist, is expected to open somewhere in Burnaby Heights this spring.

Address:418 Willingdon Ave., Burnaby

Folietta

Folietta

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The folks behind much-loved dining destinations Tableau Bar Bistro, Homer St. Cafe & Bar, and Maxine’s Cafe & Bar have something else up their sleeves. The Wentworth Hospitality Group has shared it will be launching a new dining destination, Folietta, early next year.

Folietta will focus on regional Italian fare and will be located in East Vancouver at 1480 Nanaimo St. (within Amacon’s latest development, The Grant).

Address: 1480 Nanaimo St., Vancouver

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Aureliana

In its bio, Aureliana says it will be “a retro-inspired journey” with “pure nostalgia and simplicity.” In one of its first posts, it also says it’s “a classic American diner, with its own refined edge.”

Details on the menu and an exact opening date have yet to be announced, but the restaurant shared it will be opening this year.

Address: 156 W Hastings St., Vancouver

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A-OK Cafe

A-OK currently has locations in multiple Canadian cities, such as Toronto, Calgary, and Winnipeg, but this will be its first B.C. location.

Aritzia previously occupied a different space at Guildford Town Centre (without an A-OK Cafe) and will be moving into the former Forever 21 space.

The new Aritzia location and A-OK Cafe will open its doors this spring.

Address: Guildford Town Centre — 10355 152nd St., Surrey

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Melting Pot

A major U.S.-based fondue chain is preparing to enter the city with not one but two locations.

Currently, Melting Pot has two Vancouver locations planned: one each on the west and east sides of downtown. However, it is still early days and exact opening dates and locations have yet to be announced.

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Fiorino – North Shore

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Fiorino Chinatown (Hanna McLean/Daily Hive)

Fiorino North Shore will feature waterfront views of the harbour, a large outdoor seated patio, and a private dining area within a wine cellar.

When it comes to the menu, Fiorino is planning on keeping it similar to the Chinatown program, focusing on seasonality and classics it has become known for, like its Coccoli e Prosciutto.

Address: Lonsdale Quay Market, North Vancouver

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Stone Korean BBQ

We couldn’t be more grilled about this new Korean BBQ joint making its way to Metro Vancouver.

Stone Korean BBQ is set to open in Lougheed at 310-3778 Grand Promenade sometime this year.

Address: 310-3778 Grand Promenade, Burnaby

Din Tai Fung

Dished is told the new Vancouver restaurant, set to open at 1132 Alberni St., will be launching in 2025.

Founded in 1972, Din Tai Fung now has more than 170 locations in 14 countries around the globe.

Address: 1132 Alberni St., Vancouver

Brooklyn Dumpling Shop (multiple locations)

It’s official: Brooklyn Dumpling Shop, a dumpling automat franchise, is coming to Metro Vancouver.

Founded in 2021 by NYC restaurateur Stratis Morfogen, Brooklyn Dumpling Shop offers 32 unique flavours of dumplings 24 hours a day via a contactless ordering system.

Address: 4190 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby

Address: 488 Robson St., Vancouver

Address: Station Square, Burnaby

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Per Se Social Corner – Coal Harbour

Set to open later this year, the concept from the Social Corner Group of restaurants will be setting up shop at 1055 West Hastings St., the former location of Chewies Oyster Bar.

Address: 1055 West Hastings St., Vancouver

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King Taps – Lonsdale Quay Market

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Two years ago, we reported that King Taps would be opening a two-storey flagship store in North Vancouver at the Lonsdale Quay Market. Since then, we’ve been waiting on pins and needles to check out the new restaurant. Now, we finally got an update, alongside a sneak peek inside.

The new location features two floors, two patios, two bars, and so upwards of twelve T.V.s for all your sports viewing pleasure, as well as projectors that’ll come up and down for big games.

An exact opening date for King Taps Lonsdale Quay has yet to be announced, but we’re promised that you’ll be able to visit very soon. If you can’t wait until then, you can visit King Taps’ newly opened Willowbrook location, which opened on April 3.

Address: 123 Carrie Cates Ct., North Vancouver

Miku Richmond

The Pioneers of Aburi sushi in Canada, Aburi Restaurants Canada, have shared an update about a new location opening in Metro Vancouver. This time, the well-known group is launching Miku Richmond at the River Rock Casino Resort.

Miku first opened in Coal Harbour in 2008, and later, a Toronto Miku location was added to the mix. The new Richmond location is set to launch this summer, offering the same award-winning contemporary Japanese cuisine Miku fans know and love.

The Aburi Restaurant concept will join the brand-new Gordon Ramsay Steak at the River Rock, making the casino resort quite the destination for folks seeking top-notch grub in Richmond.

Address: 8811 River Rd., Richmond

Mon Paris Olympic Village

Chef and owner Elena Krasnova opened the doors to her first Mon Paris Pâtisserie location in Burnaby in 2017 and is now expanding into Vancouver proper with her new location in the heart of Olympic Village.

Known best for its award-winning takes on classic cakes, chocolates, pastries, and confections, Mon Paris Olympic Village will feature the same tasty treats alongside new menu items, including Parisian baguette sandwiches and other lunch items.

Address: 1731 Manitoba St., Vancouver

Bar Down Bakery

Brookies took Metro Vancouver by storm when co-owner and siblings Kayla and Brayden Harvey started selling these tasty creations at farmers’ markets and eventually opened the first milk and brookie bar in Willowbrook Mall. Now, the duo are expanding even further with a new bakery and cafe location.

Kayla told Dished that the first Bar Down Bakery and Cafe is coming to Fort Langley.

“This is truly a dream come true for us and we cannot wait for the day that we get to open the doors and welcome everyone for the first time,” said Kayla.

Address:#6-9110 Glover Rd., Langley Twp

Romer’s Burger Bar YVR

Burger fans, get excited. A Vancouver burger bar is preparing to land at YVR Airport. Construction for Romer’s Burger Bar has appeared inside the airport in U.S. departures.

For those unfamiliar, Romer’s is best known for its wide assortment of burgers made with local, free-range, hormone-free beef from Semlin Ranch in Cache Creek, British Columbia. It also served sourdough pizzas, pasta, and more.

Address: Inside YVR in U.S. departures — 3211 Grant McConachie Wy., Richmond

Cofu Chinatown

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In 2022, Cofu Pressed Sushi wowed Vancouver by being the first plant-based sushi restaurant in all of Canada. Now, the team behind Cofu are gearing up to open something new.

488 Gore Avenue in Vancouver will soon be home to the latest Cofu location. This is the previous spot of Kevin and Kevin, which closed in 2023.

“We’re building something special—just for you,” shared Cofu.

Address: 488 Gore Ave., Vancouver

With files from Hanna McLean and Daniel Chai

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