9 Vancouver restaurants that are now closed or closing soon
It’s been a tough year for the Vancouver restaurant industry, and unfortunately, we have lost some favourites over the last month.
From a 45-year-old Vancouver pub to a Taiwanese-based bubble tea brand leaving the city, there have been many closure announcements.
Keep on reading to see which spots have closed or are planned to close soon.
Closing soon
Mila
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Mila Plant-Based, an iconic Vancouver vegan restaurant that has been a go-to for the cityās plant-based community, is announcing its closure.
The restaurant, located in Vancouver Chinatown at 185 Keefer St., is calling it quits after five years, and its last day of service will be Nov. 14.
āWeāve decided that after five great years, itās time for MILAās journey to come to an end,” wrote the restaurant.
The Vancouver vegan restaurant added that it has been āthe biggest joy of our lives to bring MILA to life and watch it grow.ā
Address:Ā 185 Keefer St., Vancouver
Darby’s Pub
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Popular Kitsilano staple Darbyās Pub announced that it will soon close for good.
Located at 2001 Macdonald St. at the corner of West 4th Avenue, Darbyās is an independently owned and operated pub that opened in 1981.
It was revealed last fall that the popular drinking hole would beĀ redeveloped into a mixed-use development with rental housing. The pub recently shared that its last day of operation is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 1.
Address:Ā 2001 Macdonald St., Vancouver
Baroness Bubble Tea ā Vancouver
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Baroness Bubble Tea shared the news on Instagram that it would be closing its Broadway location.
āAfter six wonderful years, our journey at Baroness å°é»ē³ ā Broadway location is coming to an end,ā wrote the bubble tea shop. āAs we count down the days, weād love to serve you your favourite bubble tea one last time (or maybe a few more š).ā
This was the first Vancouver location for the Taiwan-founded bubble tea brand Baroness, which opened back in 2019. The shop also briefly operated a location atĀ 780 Denman St., which has since closed.
Baronessā final day at its Broadway outpost will be Oct. 31. After it closes, it will be left with two Canadian outposts ā both of which are in Toronto.
Address:Ā 2790 W. Broadway, Vancouver
Now closed
The Juice Truck ā Yaletown
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Just two months ago, The Juice Truck announced that it would be closing itsĀ Main Street locationĀ after a seven-year run. Now, the juice purveyor has shared that it will be closing another one of its brick-and-mortar shops, this time in Yaletown.
āOver eight years ago, we opened our second brick-and-mortar location on Mainland Street in Yaletown. It feels like a lifetime ago,ā wrote Zach Berman, co-founder of The Juice Truck, on Instagram. āNow, itās time for this chapter to come to a close. Our lease is up, and with rising costs, weāve decided itās time to evolve and focus The Juice Truck on its next phase.ā
Its final day was Oct. 26.
Address:Ā 1022 Mainland St., Vancouver
Potluck Hawker Eatery
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Potluck Hawker Eatery broke the news that it closed its doors on Oct. 19.
āWe launched our hawker-inspired eatery in the summer of 2020, a time when the future of restaurants was uncertain,ā shared the restaurant on Instagram.āDespite the additional hurdles of opening during a pandemic, Potluck became more than just a place for rice bowls and fried chicken sandwichesāit became a cornerstone for the community. Itās this very community that has sustained us, and we wholeheartedly thank you for making Potluck what it is today.ā
However, this isnāt the end for the space, as the Potluck team shared it will be transitioning it into its sister concept, Street Hawker.
Address:Ā 3424 Cambie St., Vancouver
Mister Ice Cream’s Kitsilano
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In an Instagram post, Mister Ice CreamĀ announced that, after three years, it has decided not to renew the lease for its Kitsilano store.
āWith ongoing construction in the area and no clear timeline for completion, it has become increasingly challenging for our small shop to operate effectively,ā the post said.
Fortunately, the Vancouver ice cream brandās two other locations remain unaffected, including one in Yaletown and one on Robson Street, which Dished gave youĀ an inside lookĀ at last year.
Its final day of service was Oct. 18.
Address:Ā 1835 W. 1st Ave., Vancouver
Remi Patisserie
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We knewĀ it was coming, but we still canāt believe it happened. Remi Patisserie’s final day of service was Oct. 12.
Remi PatisserieĀ opened its doorsĀ on Oct. 8, 2020, but had been operating as a pop-up beforehand. The spot is best known for its hand-crafted desserts inspired by Hoās Chinese heritage and birthplace, French Guiana. Itās particularly well known for its mango mochi.
ā2019 to 2025, six years and about eight months. Start to end. It is the biggest achievement of my life to date. I am proud of myself that I took this leap to start this business. I had to gather a lot of courage to jump into entrepreneurship. I used every determination in me to persevere. And I worked hard, really hard. I thank myself I did that,ā added Remi.
Address:Ā 511 W. 7th Ave., Vancouver
Yum Sweet Shop
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Yum Sweet Shop shared the news on Instagram that it has closed one of its two locations in the city.
āIt is a very sad day for all of us at Yum, because we have to announce that we have closed our West Broadway location in Kitsilano,ā said Yum. āFor those of you that have supported us over the last several years at both of our locations a huge, thank you!ā
This location, which openedĀ two years ago, called itself āVancouverās largest candy, ice cream, and sweets shop.ā Here you could find fun treats, including novelty candies, cookies, candies, sundaes, and soft-serve ice cream.
Address:Ā 3128 West Broadway, Vancouver
El Compa
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Less than a year after opening, El Compa has closed its doors.
āAfter eight vibrant months, El Compaās journey has come to an end,ā wrote the restaurant on Instagram.
El Compa was known for its variety of Mexican favourites, including tacos, cocktails, and a rotating menu of new offerings.
Address:Ā 1889 Powell St., Vancouver
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