Looks like taro ball fans can finally breathe again!
Back in March, both of Meet Fresh’s BC locations suddenly shuttered with no real explanation.
Richmond’s Union Square shop was tagged as “permanently closed” on Google, and downtown’s Robson location never reopened its doors.
At the time, it felt like the end of an era.
But in a twist no one saw coming, Meet Fresh is officially back.
We spotted the beloved Taiwanese dessert chain has soft opened their new outpost inside Union Square again.
This time, they’ve taken over the former Pomona Coffee unit – just across from their previous spot in the plaza.
Signage quietly went up earlier in the summer.
Now, after a bit of renovation work, the shop reopened on July 30.
Inside, much of Pomona Cafe’s interior remains intact.
Polished and airy, with soft wood flooring, pale brick accents, and chandeliers that still give a cozy modern tea salon vibe.
There’s a mix of booth and table seating, along with a pick-up area by the front.
You can place your order at the counter or use their self-serve kiosk near the entrance.
The digital menu offers all the familiar favourites: icy taro balls, herbal grass jelly bowls, tofu puddings, and towering milk shaved ice combos.
This return has already sparked chatter among longtime customers.
Many believed the brand had exited BC completely – especially after the original unit got taken over by the upcoming U Town Hot Pot.
While there’s no confirmed reopening date for the Robson Street location, it’s notable that the space hasn’t been cleared out.
In a previous Chinese social media reply, Meet Fresh hinted that the downtown shop is only “temporarily closed”.
So a full Vancouver comeback might still be on the table.
For now, Richmond locals can get their dessert fix again.
The Union Square location now joins a wave of new openings in Richmond including Wasan Cafe, Mantung Cafe, and Malaya Kitchen.
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