There are already so many great restaurants in Vancouver, but we can’t help but get excited about all the new eateries opening in the city.
Whether you’re looking for your new favourite cafe, tasty noodles, or an epic handheld, there’s something on this list for everyone to look forward to.
Here are some new restaurants in and around Metro Vancouver to try either ASAP or down the line.
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If you were a fan of Burrard Street’s Sala Thai, you are in for a treat, as the family behind the Vancouver dining staple is cooking up something fresh.
Aiming to honour Sala Thai’s legacy while forging an “entirely new path,” the restaurant promises a lively lunch and dinner service once it opens its doors.
Address: 127 W 2nd Avenue, Vancouver
The same team behind the much-loved Richmond spot, The Story Cafe, is opening a new concept in Vancouver called The Sequel.
The restaurant has shared on Instagram an opening date of December 2024. However, its website currently has a countdown set to finish on January 1, 2025. The website also says the restaurant will be open daily from 8 am to late.
Address: 1575 W Georgia Street, Vancouver
We hope you’re hungry, Vancouver, because a major US-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.
Located in the International Departures Pre-Security, Bubble Waffle Cafe is expected to open sometime this winter.
“YVR is on a journey to transform our culinary program to reflect the diverse, world-class food & beverage options available in our local community,” shared the airport on Instagram. “We can’t wait for their delicious soups, rice dishes, bubble waffles, takoyaki, and so much more to arrive.”
Address: Inside YVR Airport at International Departures Pre-Security — 3211 Grant McConachie Way, Richmond
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Signs for the new sandwich destination have popped up at 802 W Broadway, the former location of the Japanese restaurant Ta-Ke Don.
Big Star Sandwich is best known for its hearty sandwiches made on rustic Filone, a bread that is like a cross between a ciabatta and a baguette. The chain also cooks all of its roast beef for 13 hours in-house.
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: 732 West Broadway, Vancouver
The Ontario-based chain Twisted Indian Fusion is gearing up for a Metro Vancouver takeover, and four new locations are expected to open soon.
On its website, Twisted Indian lists two Vancouver locations and two Surrey locations listed as “Coming Soon.” While an exact opening date for these locations has yet to be shared, Twisted Indian did provide the addresses of these spots.
Address: 69 Kingsway, Vancouver
Address: 3690 E Hastings Street, Vancouver
Address: 15180 96th Avenue, Surrey
Address: 5717 152nd Street, Surrey
A representative from Tahini’s confirmed that the spot was gearing up to open a location at 200 Esplanade West in North Vancouver.
The restaurant, which started in London, Ontario, has rapidly spread to over 50 restaurants in Canada. This will be the chain’s first Metro Vancouver spot and its second location in BC, with its first one located in Kelowna.
Address: 200 Esplanade West, North Vancouver
If you live in Vancouver, we bet you’ve at least heard of La Grotta Del Formaggio, one of the city’s oldest Italian delis. Now, the deli is expanding into Metro Vancouver with a new concept opening in Burnaby called Panino Mio.
“Hey, North Burnaby! Exciting news! We are finally going to be expanding! Introducing Panino Mio. We will have our much-loved custom panini, cannoli, drinks, and more,” shared La Grotta on Instagram.
Address: 4092 Hastings Street, Burnaby
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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 Street (within Amacon’s latest development, The Grant).
Address: 1480 Nanaimo Street, Vancouver
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 in 2025.
Address: 156 W Hastings, Vancouver
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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 located at 3305 Cambie Street.
Address: 3305 Cambie Street
A-OK currently has locations in multiple Canadian cities, such as Toronto, Calgary, and Winnipeg, but this will be its first BC 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 in Spring 2025.
Address: Guildford Town Centre — 10355 152nd Street, Surrey
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Central currently operates one location in Calgary’s Beltline; however, expansion plans have been shared with Dished, and we can’t wait to fill you in.
The concept will open not one but three new Canadian locations in early 2025. Restaurants will launch in Calgary’s Marda Loop neighbourhood, Toronto’s Ossington Street, and downtown Vancouver.
Address: Bentall Centre — 555 Burrard Street, Vancouver
Popular Japanese cheesecake spot Uncle Tetsu is gearing up to open its third BC location, and it’ll be calling Richmond its home.
Uncle Tetsu confirmed to Dished that it’ll be opening at Aberdeen Centre.
Address: 4151 Hazelbridge Way, Richmond
Much-loved Abbotsford coffee shop Oldhand Coffee is gearing up to open its second location in Langley.
“It’s true to say that we have been looking for another location for many years now, and nothing has felt quite right until we found this spot in downtown Langley,” shared the cafe on Instagram.
Address: 20528 Fraser Highway, Langley
While a formal announcement about this new location has yet to be made, the coffee chain did update its website to include a location at 1090 West Pender labelled as “coming soon.”
Analog was founded in 2011 at the Calgary Farmers’ Market, followed by the picture-perfect location on Calgary’s 17th Avenue in 2012.
Address: 1090 West Pender, Vancouver
Lee’s Donuts
That’s right, Vancouver’s oldest donut company is opening another location. This new spot will be located at the East Mews, off Brentwood Plaza, across from H&M and Sephora on Level 1. It will also be the first-ever permanent Lee’s Donuts in the Burnaby/Coquitlam area.
Address: 4567 Lougheed Highway, Burnaby
Evoke International Design Inc.
The Canadian microbrewery will open a taphouse and restaurant in Central Lonsdale at Lonsdale Square.
Set to open in early Fall 2024, the new dining destination will offer seats for 280 people in total. Around 140 of those will be inside, and the other 140 will be outside on a sprawling 1,900 sq ft patio.
Address: 126 E 21st Street, North Vancouver
Paris Baguette, a French-inspired Korean bakery, is a dream for those who love baked goods, selling everything from beautifully decorated cakes to freshly baked bread, pastries, gourmet sandwiches, and so much more.
Address: 1150 Alberni Street, Vancouver
Good news for Metro Vancouver coffee lovers: Veroni & Co. is gearing up to open its second location in Coquitlam.
The new digs will be located at 101-1135 Pipeline Road, Coquitlam and will serve up all your favourite elevated espresso beverages.
Address: 101-1135 Pipeline Road, Coquitlam
Sal y Limon has been serving Mexican cuisine for years and is now set to open a new location on East Hastings.
Address: 3614 E Hastings, Vancouver
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: 2143 Yew Street, Vancouver
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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: Lonsdale Quay Market, North Vancouver
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, just above the planned Chipotle.
Address: 310-3778 Grand Promenade, Burnaby
A new Purebread location at the University of British Columbia down the line.
“Coho’s unwavering commitment to Purebread’s growth is a cornerstone of our vision,” CEO Andrew Barnes said in a release.
Address: 5955 University Boulevard, Vancouver
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 Street, Vancouver
Daily Hive
The group behind contemporary ramen bar Jinya is gearing up to introduce Vancouverites to a new concept: Saijo.
The fresh destination for handrolls and kushiyaki (skewers) will be setting up shop at 2036 West 4th Avenue in Kitsilano, just beside Their There.
Address: 2036 West 4th Avenue, Vancouver
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 Street, Vancouver
Address: Station Square, Burnaby
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 Street, Vancouver
King Taps’ entry into the space is all part of the North Shore market’s multi-pronged revitalization plan, which is already well underway.
Planet Burger is a concept in progress, but its founders tell Dished that the food truck will soon be bringing high-quality smash burgers at reasonable prices to the White Rock and South Surrey communities.
Hand roll at Hello Nori’s Robson Street location (Hanna McLean/Daily Hive)
It’s been a while since Hello Nori opened its flagship eatery on Robson Street in Vancouver, and now the brand is updating us on its newest location.
Hello Nori, which coins itself as the first Japanese hand roll bar in Vancouver, is officially expanding to the North Shore. It just opened its Richmond location as well.
Address: Park Royal
With files from Hanna McLean and Daniel Chai
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