Closed and closing soon: 7 Vancouver restaurants to say goodbye to

Something we don’t love? Vancouver restaurants closing.

The restaurant industry in Vancouver can be fickle and – once again – the city’s dining scene has suffered some casualties.

Here is your update on restaurants in and around Vancouver that have recently shut down or will do so imminently.

• See also: 
  • Vancouver’s month-long summer dining festival officially kicks off today
  • First look at Chinatown’s new plant-based restaurant (PHOTOS)
  • Sneak peek at downtown Vancouver’s new Italian restaurant (PHOTOS)

Looking for a new place to dine? Be sure to check out these 27 new Vancouver restaurants.

Closed

Kokoro North Vancouver

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by KOKORO TOKYO MAZESOBA (@kokoro_mazesoba) on Sep 20, 2020 at 5:33pm PDT

Tokyo-born Japanese brand Kokoro has confirmed to Daily Hive that it’s North Shore location has quietly closed its doors. The 100 1st Street E North Vancouver restaurant only opened last fall, as it celebrated its grand opening during the first week of October 2019.

Angus Bakery & Cafe

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Angus Bakery & Cafe (@angusbakery) on Mar 9, 2016 at 2:03am PST

Longtime Vancouver business Angus Bakery & Cafe has closed its doors after more than two decades of operation. The 3636 West Broadway Vancouver bakery opened in 1996 and operated for 24 years, serving up handcrafted pastries and bread baked daily.

The Metropole Pub

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by The Metropole Community Pub (@metpub) on Mar 28, 2017 at 6:07pm PDT

The Metropole Pub in Vancouver has closed its doors, citing the newly introduced pandemic restrictions for food establishments as the main reason for its closure. The 320 Abbott Street business was a popular Gastown spot for cheap and cheerful drinks.

Tuck Craft Kitchen

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Tuc (@tuccraftkitchen) on Aug 28, 2020 at 7:49pm PDT

Gastown’s Tuc Craft Kitchen closed its doors after seven years of operation. The 60 W Cordova Street restaurant, known for its hearty eats and quality steaks, offered its last service on August 29.

Ramen Takanotsume

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Ramen Takanotsume Canada (@ramentaka.ca) on Aug 9, 2020 at 7:16pm PDT

Citing the ongoing pandemic as the reason for shutting, the Ramen Takanotsume’s Bidwell Street location was the Hokkaido, Japan-based brand’s first international location.

Bubble Queen Cafe Vancouver

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Bubble Queen Cafe (@bubblequeencafe) on Aug 12, 2020 at 4:17pm PDT

The 3208 Oak Street destination is known for its bubble waffles and drinks like fruit slushies, and soft-serve ice cream creations too. The cafe’s last day of operation was on August 24.

Closing Soon

Bishop’s Restaurant

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Bishop’s Restaurant (@bishopsvancouver) on Mar 16, 2020 at 6:33pm PDT

The longtime culinary establishment announced it would be shutting down its Kitsilano eatery after 35 years of business back in March, but things have changed. Now, you can find the 2183 W 4th Avenue restaurant open for the remainder of 2020.