Are you looking for a new Vancouver restaurant to try? Or want to know what will be opening up soon?
Well, you’re in the right place as we’ve compiled an ongoing list of the new and coming soon Metro Vancouver restaurants below:
New Vancouver Restaurants That Opened Recently:
🍕 Shipyards District gets Roman-style pizza – Provisions Italiana is now open inside North Vancouver’s Seaside Hotel.
🔥 Nando’s returns to Kerrisdale – After a two-year fire hiatus, the PERi-PERi chicken favorite is back at a new location.
☕️ Trees Coffee opens at King Edward Village – The Vancouver staple brings its famous cheesecake and organic coffee to a stunning new Kingsway location.
🍜 New HK-style rice noodle spot in Richmond – Younmi Rice Noodle offers customizable bowls and classic snacks at Continental Shopping Centre.
🍦 NZ ice cream spot reopens with expansion – Plain Jane on East Hastings now features indoor seating and New Zealand-style real fruit blends.
🥩 Budget steak sandwich spot hits Gastown – Stackhouse Steak Sandwiches has opened its second location.
🥤 Popular acai chain hits Metrotown – Oakberry opens its 10th Metro Vancouver location, offering customizable Brazilian bowls and smoothies.
🍗 New shredded chicken stall opens in Richmond – Toishan Fei Mui is now serving Taishan-style hand-shredded chicken combos in Parker Place.
🍵 Matcha Pop-Up Finds Permanent Home – Mitchie Matcha opens on Main Street with unique matcha beverages and pastries.
🥢 Pho Goodness adds third Vancouver spot – Pho Goodness Kitchen opens on Main Street, offering Vietnamese comfort food.
☕️ Cafe Lokal expands on West 4th – Popular Kitsilano cafe opens second location, Lokal Sekondo.
🍩 Popular North Shore donut and fried chicken shop opens in Vancouver – Cream Pony takes over former Cartems space on Main Street.
☕️ Zero-waste cafe launches second location – Nomad Coffee opens in Kitsilano with free coffee for BYOC.
🥟 New handmade dumpling shop opens in Burnaby – Baohaus offers 20+ dumpling flavors on Kingsway.
☕️ theVenti Coffee expands in Davie Village – Korean chain opens its second downtown Vancouver location, serving oversized, affordable drinks.
🈴 New Kam Wai Dim Sum location opens – Kam Wai Legacy launches in Hastings Sunrise, offering affordable dim sum classics.
🇬🇷 Gastown’s Greek favourite expands to Commercial Drive – Skewers Souvlaki brings popular street food to The Drive.
🍪 Crumbl Cookies lands in Richmond – Viral cookie chain opens its second BC location at Ironwood Plaza
🫕 Retro Hong Kong hot pot opens in Richmond – Loon Fong brings 80s HK nostalgia and quality cuisine to Empire Centre.
☕️ Massive Korean coffee shop opening this weekend – C Market Coffee launching their 5,000 sq. ft. flagship on Main Street.
🥪Dante Sandwiches debuts in downtown – Italian sandwich brand opens its third location at Bentall Centre.
🫓Shawarma 2 Go opens at Tesla-crash site – New Mediterranean eats in Richmond’s busy No. 3 Rd corner.
☕️ Hidden specialty coffee shop opens in Strathcona – Peace and Culture Coffee brings unique drinks and rustic vibes.
🍵 Matcha cafe soft opens in Burnaby – Matcha Tea Lab opens at Crystal Mall with ceremonial-grade matcha drinks.
🦆 New duck-themed Japanese grill opens in Kitsilano – The Hungry Duck offers quick, smoky, and value donburi meals.
🍜 Popular ramen chain’s Coquitlam debut – Kinton Ramen soft opens at Sunwood Square.
🥣 Coquitlam pho shop moves to Richmond – Pho Capital finally reopens near Richmond Olympic Oval after an explosion.
New Vancouver Restaurants Opening Soon:
🧋 Major Chinese bubble tea chain hits BC – TeaByDo is opening its first BC location in Richmond’s Union Square Shopping Centre.
🇬🇷 New yogurt concept taking over Yaletown – Meros House of Yogurt brings wellness-focused Greek yogurt bowls to the former Unni Pastries space.
🥚 Famous LA egg chain to hit Vancouver – Eggslut is bringing its cult-favorite egg sandwiches to the city in summer 2026.
🇭🇰 Popular HK-style cafe to expand into Burnaby – One Cafe is bringing its affordable comfort food to Crystal Mall’s food court.
🛒 Legendary drug store spot gets new life – 88 Supermarket is replacing the 40-year-old London Drugs on Kingsway with Southeast Asian specialties.
🥣 ‘King of Rice Noodle Rolls’ heading to Burnaby – Yin Ji Chang Fen is taking over the former Green Basil Thai space on Kingsway.
🍨 New Vietnamese coffee and gelato shop coming to Richmond – Daydreamers by Cafe 33 is bringing specialty coffee, matcha, and gelato.
🔥 New boil-and-sizzle spot for Aberdeen – Taoke is replacing the former Chef Hung unit, offering a hot pot and grill concept.
🥣 New rice roll stall for Richmond – Yummy Rice Roll is filling the vacant spot at Parker Place with stone-milled Cantonese staples.
🍜 Massive new Asian food hall opens at Tsawwassen Mills – TM Wander will feature 14 popular food vendors like Big Way Hot Pot and Cha Don.
🎶 Music-inspired cafe to take over Yaletown space – Octave Cafe brings harmony to former Matchstick Coffee location.
🍬 Sweet takeover in Yaletown – BC’s largest candy store, Ricardo’s Kandy Korner, to open in the former Juice Truck location.
☕️ Japanese coffee pop-up sets roots in Mount Pleasant – Hiyori Coffee to open its first storefront.
🍦 Froyo comeback at Richmond Centre – Yogen Fruz to open new location with fresh offerings.
🍵 Taiwanese tea brand heads to Richmond – Unique Green’s first Canadian location is opening at CF Richmond Centre.
🥢 New Vietnamese spot coming to Davie Street – Aura, a sleek bar and restaurant by Khanh Express, is opening soon.
🍜 World’s largest mazesoba chain opens in Richmond – Kokoro Mazesoba reveals second outpost at CF Richmond Centre.
🇹🇭 New Thai street food spot on The Drive soon – Khaosan Thai Street Food brings Bangkok vibes to Commercial Drive, opening soon.
🍜 Popular ramen chain heads to Richmond – Japanese chain Horin Ramen opening its first Richmond location.
🍦 Global ice cream chain arriving at Lansdowne – Baskin Robbins to open at Lansdowne Centre even though redevelopment buzz.
🍖 Vancouver scores authentic Cantonese BBQ spot – Richmond’s BBQ & Co is opening soon on Cambie Street.
💜 World’s top acai brand landing in Richmond – Oakberry to open its first location beside Capstan Station soon.
🍲 Popular Hot Pot Chain Expands to Park Royal – Metro Vancouver’s favorite hot pot, Big Way, is opening in West Vancouver.
🍜 Popular Vietnamese eatery relocating to Coquitlam – Ong Ba is expanding to Henderson Place, bringing traditional dishes with a modern twist.
🍕 Vancouver Island pizza brand expands to West End – LOCAL Pizza is set to open its first Vancouver location soon.
🍰Breka Bakery to debut in Richmond – Richmond Centre to welcomes its first Breka location, which will open 24/7.
🌶 Big Way Hot Pot to expand with third Robson spot – Filling demand with another location on Robson Street.
🍽 “Social Canteen” to open in Metrotown area – New foodie market concept to open but details remain scarce.
🍜 World’s largest udon chain heads to Richmond – Marugame Udon is set to open at CF Richmond Centre.
🍞 Spanish grocer sets roots in historic corner – Ultramarinos Pepe opens soon at West 16th and Heather.
🌭 Korean hot dog giant finds a new Richmond home – Chung Chun Rice Hot Dog set to return across from Richmond Centre.
🇻🇳 Famous Toronto pho chain expands to Kingsway – Pho Anh Vu signs spotted for a new Vancouver location.
🔥 Michelin faves heading to Oakridge – Lunch Lady and DL Chicken among first Oakridge food hall vendors.
🥙 Mediterranean chain set to open in Vancouver – Tahini’s brings its signature shawarma to Renfrew Street soon.
🍕 Popular Lonsdale Italian eatery expanding to Vancouver – Alberello set to open on Denman Street.
🍜 Taiwanese comfort food expands – Richmond’s Memory Corner brings nostalgic flavors to new Burquitlam spot on North Road.
☕️ Charming bakery cafe brewing excitement in Richmond – Pocorit to offer pastries, coffee, and specialty drinks come spring 2026.
✨ Top Chef-Led Asian Brasserie arrives at YVR – Lucky Lily, by Chef Nicole Gomes, opens 2026 post-security.
🌿 Zero-waste cafe expands – NOMAD Espresso Bar & Bakery to join new Harry Jerome Community Centre in 2026.
🔥 Drake-backed hot chicken spot lands in Vancouver – Dave’s Hot Chicken to open its first location on Granville Street Q1 2026.
💚 Smoothie and cafe bar Celeste to open in Gastown – Tiny 327 sq. ft space featuring smoothies and more.
🎶 Cozy listening lounge opening in Gastown – Amber Kissa debuts with music, food, and vibes this fall.
🇬🇧 UK dessert chain to debut in West End – Heavenly Desserts is joining the Landmark on Robson lineup.
🧋 Pikachu-themed bubble tea shop set to debut in Richmond – Pika Herb & Tea Co. promises herbal, health-focused drinks.
🫖 UK Tea Chain lands in Vancouver – Chaiiwala of London to open its first Robson Street location.
🛒 Kitsilano market expands with new shop – Be Fresh is opening its second location on Alma Street.
☕️ Surrey welcomes 24/7 cafe bakery – Breka Bakery & Café is opening soon at King George Hub.
🔥 Hot new addition to Surrey – Big Way Hot Pot spotted opening at King George Hub, their first in Surrey.
🍱 Taiwanese Bentos coming to Richmond food court – New Taiwanese lunch box spot, Taiwan Bento 101, opening soon at Aberdeen Centre.
🍵 Toronto’s viral Matcha Matcha expanding west – Popular matcha cafe set sights on Vancouver, location TBD.
🧋 Toronto’s M Cha Bar coming soon – Opening first Vancouver location on Renfrew with bubble tea and gelato!
🍔Boardwalk Burgers to debut in Vancouver – Classic American burger & fries chain is seting up next along Renfrew.
🍜Kinton Ramen expands to Richmond – Popular ramen chain to open new location at McArthurGlen Outlet.
🫖 Popular Chinese jasmine tea brand to open in Richmond – Molly Tea will launch at Richmond’s Union Square.
🍚 Popular Hei Hei Rice Roll opens at Crystal Mall – Fans rejoice! Burnaby gets Richmond’s beloved rice roll spot.
🍖 Seattle AYCE BBQ Spot Signs Spotted – Bellwether to open in Richmond offering BBQ and hot pot.
That rounds up our list of restaurants opening their doors, or getting ready to open.
We hope you try a few, or all of them, and enjoy safe and memorable meals. If you’re looking for the best food in Vancouver, peek our lists so you won’t be disappointed.