If you have been waiting for Eggstatic to open on Main Street, you might have to wait a little longer.
We spotted a City of Vancouver “Stop Work Immediately” notice posted on the door of the upcoming brunch restaurant at 3950 Main Street.
The notice, dated January 26, 2026, states that the property is in violation of the Vancouver Building By-Law, the Vancouver Electrical By-Law, and the Vancouver Plumbing By-Law.
The notice was still visible on the door as of February 8.
According to the document, interior renovations and signage were being carried out without a permit.
The notice also states that the work was not in accordance with Bylaw No. 14343, which is the 2025 Vancouver Building By-Law.
No further work is allowed to proceed until approval is obtained from a designated city official.
For those unfamiliar, Eggstatic is a Toronto-based breakfast and brunch chain founded by Chef Faris Awwad in 2018.
The brand has grown to around 12 locations across Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal, and this Main Street spot was set to be its first location in Western Canada.
The menu focuses on Middle Eastern-inspired brunch with items like shakshuka, pistachio pancakes, and manakeesh, alongside more traditional breakfast plates.
The restaurant is also known for being halal, vegetarian, and vegan-friendly.
We previously reported on the chain’s plans to open in Vancouver after the Main Street unit became available.
That unit has seen a revolving door of tenants in recent years.
It was previously home to Old Bird, a modern Taiwanese restaurant that closed in 2023 after three years.
After that, Ramen Kounotori moved in but quietly shut down without a public announcement.
Since then, crews have been renovating the space to transform it into a bright brunch destination, with signage in the windows reading “Sunshine Is Coming.”
It is unclear how long the Stop Work order will delay the opening.
Eggstatic has not publicly commented on the notice.
Stop Work orders are not uncommon during restaurant build-outs in Vancouver, and they can typically be resolved once the proper permits are obtained and inspections are completed.
However, the process can add weeks or even months to a project timeline depending on the scope of the violations.
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Address: 3950 Main Street, Vancouver, BC