New Vancouver restaurants opening soon to keep on your radar
Vancouver’s culinary scene is constantly evolving, and new restaurants seem to be opening left, right, and centre. But with so many openings, it can be hard to keep track of what is coming and where it’ll be opening.
That’s why we compiled a list of some of the most exciting restaurant openings in and around Vancouver. From the return of a much-loved Yaletown staple to a bakery specializing in Portuguese custard tarts, there are so many new spots to keep on your radar.
Angus T
A representative from Angus T told Dished that it would be opening two new locations in the South West Marine Drive and River District neighbourhoods.
“South West Marina Drive, which will be a central kitchen for Angus T, mainly focuses on product making and testing,” said Angus T. However, it did share that they plan to open a few hours every day to customers for large order pick-ups and a limited croissant and coffee service for the neighbourhood.
As for the River District, the cafe said it was excited to be opening in the heart of this “new and young neighbourhood.” You’ll find all your favourite Angus T products here, like those freshly baked croissants and coffees.
An exact address for both locations has yet to be announced.
Casa de Nata
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Farmers market season is fast approaching in Vancouver, but fans of Casa de Nata’s delicious Portuguese tarts won’t have to worry about which farmers market the shop will be heading to next since it will soon be opening its first brick-and-mortar location in the city.
For those unfamiliar, this bakery serves custard tarts made from scratch using co-owner Stephanie Benskin’s grandmother’s recipe, which has various options like chocolate, strawberry and raspberry, and even vegan varieties.
“We are excited to open the next chapter of year five with Casa de Nata at our new location,” shared the bakery online.
Address:Â 415 Abbott St., Vancouver
Small Victory Yaletown
Small Victory Yaletown
We, along with many Vancouverites, were heartbroken when we heard the news that Small Victory Bakery would be closing its Yaletown location after a decade. However, at the time, Small Victory shared that it wasn’t a permanent goodbye and that it expects to be returning to the neighbourhood soon — sometime later this month, to be exact.
Address:Â 1089 Marinaside Cres., Vancouver
Big Mama’s & Papa’s
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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:Â 2655 Arbutus St., Vancouver
Sud Cafe
Sud Cafe
Sud Cafe, opening at 1082 Cardero Street 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:Â 1082 Cardero St., Vancouver
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:Â #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:Â 776 Kingsway, Vancouver
Crema Ice Cream
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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 this spring.
Address:Â Burnaby
Reuben’s Deli by Omnitsky
Get excited, Vancouver: a new deli is joining the list of highly anticipated eateries coming to Vancouver, and it’s from the same team that brought us the now-closed Omnitsky.
Address:Â 3435 Fraser St., Vancouver
Peaked Pies
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We’ve got some news that might peak your interest: Peaked Pies is expanding once again with a new Vancouver location.
“Get ready for authentic Aussie pies, great coffee, and that signature Peaked Pies vibe in Vancouver’s vibrant West Broadway neighbourhood,” announced Peaked Pies on Instagram.
Address:Â 732 West Broadway, Vancouver
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
Aureliana
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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:Â 156 W Hastings St., Vancouver
June
The June Team (Juno Kim)
When you think of top-notch cocktails in Vancouver, apothecary-themed Chinatown drink destination The Keefer Bar immediately comes to mind. The team behind that award-winning establishment has something new in the works that’s set to launch this fall: June.
June, or June on Cambie as it’s sometimes called, will be a new brasserie-inspired concept.
Address: 3305 Cambie St.
A-OK Cafe
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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
Melting Pot
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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.
Nomad Coffee
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North Vancouver’s first coffee shop to cut single-use cups, Nomad, is gearing up to open a second location in Kitsilano.
Founder of Nomad Annette Kim told Dished that they’re “very excited to bring Nomad Coffee & Bakery to the City of Vancouver.”
Address:Â 2143 Yew St., Vancouver
Fiorino – North Shore
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Slated to open in Fall 2024, 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:Â Lonsdale Quay Market, North Vancouver
Stone Korean BBQ
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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:Â 310-3778 Grand Promenade, Burnaby
Din Tai Fung
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Dished is told the new Vancouver restaurant, set to open at 1132 Alberni Street, 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)
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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:Â 4190 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby
Address: 488 Robson St., Vancouver
Address: Station Square, Burnaby
Per Se Social Corner – Coal Harbour
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Set to open later this year, 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: 1055 West Hastings St., Vancouver
King Taps – Lonsdale Quay Market
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King Taps’ entry into the space is all part of the North Shore market’s multi-pronged revitalization plan, which is already well underway.
theVenti
Signs for the South Korean coffee chain theVenti have popped up in Richmond at 6011, Number 3 Rd., Richmond.
The chain first launched in Busan in 2014 and has since expanded to have nearly 1500 locations across South Korea. This location will mark its first international outpost.
On its website, theVenti wrote that it aims “to provide customers with good coffee at a reasonable price.”
Address:Â 6011, Number 3 Rd., Richmond
Molly Tea
China-based tea chain Molly Tea has updated its website and shared that it will open its first B.C. location in Metro Vancouver. It currently operates three other Canadian locations, two in Ontario and one in Alberta. The chain has yet to confirm the exact address of its new location.
On its website, Molly Tea wrote that it is “dedicated to the ultimate exploration of all things Jasmine.”
“Inspired by the Four White Flowers of the East, we select the best mountain tea leaves and scent them with fresh flowers, with focus on Jasmine aromas and Chinese tea. Molly Tea aspires to explore all things Jasmine, allowing everyone to see the beauty of Chinese tea culture in their daily lives.”
An exact address has yet to be shared.
Miku Richmond
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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:Â 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:Â 1731 Manitoba St., Vancouver
Bar Down Bakery
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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:Â 488 Gore Ave., Vancouver
With files from Hanna McLean and Daniel Chai
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