Another Richmond bubble tea spot has sadly called it quits.
Two Noms Mag community members (Linh & kw.lauv) shared with us that on January 15th, Pause n’ Sip announced on their Instagram of the closure of their Richmond Aberdeen Square location.
Pause n’ Sip isn’t your typical imported bubble tea chain—it’s a locally founded business with roots in the Richmond Night Market.
Known for their soda and milk tea drinks and partnership with Taiwanese J&G Fried Chicken, the brand initially shared a space in Downtown Vancouver before expanding to Aberdeen Square in November 2022.
The Richmond location was conveniently located right next to the Aberdeen Canada Line station entrance.
In their closure announcement, the Pause n’ Sip team reflected on their journey:
“It’s with a heavy heart that we share this with you; we have made the difficult decision to close our Richmond location—our last day will be tomorrow, Jan 15. It’s been a whirlwind 3 years since the idea of Pause n’ Sip was born, and our team feels it’s time to take a step back to contemplate the next step and future direction for Pause n’ Sip. Hopefully, we won’t be gone for too long!”
Over the past two years, Pause n’ Sip has carved out a unique identity in a city saturated with bubble tea chains. Their locally inspired approach and community-driven ethos earned them a loyal following. However, as they step away to consider their next chapter, the team made it clear that this isn’t goodbye forever:
“It’s not a goodbye, it’s see you later!”
While it’s sad to see a local spot close its doors, the team’s hopeful tone leaves fans optimistic about a potential return in the future.
For now, Pause n’ Sip joins the growing list of bubble tea spots that have come and gone in Richmond.
Last year, both Yifang and Machi Machi shut down their Richmond outposts, which were the last remaining locations in BC.
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Address: 4000 Number 3 Rd unit 135, Richmond, BC V6X 0C7