It’s no secret that the restaurant industry has been hit HARD by the pandemic and post-pandemic economic downturn…
It has been basically a constant barrage of bad news for restaurant owners.
And it has become the reason that many beloved restaurants permanently close their doors.
Below we’ve compiled a list of 15+ Vancouver restaurants and food spots that are on their way out or have closed recently:
🛒T&T Supermarket closes abruptly in Richmond – Shoppers shocked as ORA location shuts without warning.
🛑😢 Sad news, East Van – Kanadell Ya has closed, but don’t fret about their famous onigiri!
🛍️ Commercial Drive snack shop searching for a new home – The Drive Canteen has closed but plans to relocate within the area.
🍰 Dessert spot T+ Patisserie closes in Richmond – The shop at 5951 No. 3 Road has shut down.
💔Bar Haifa bids farewell – The downtown Palestinian-Israeli spot has closed after less than two years.
🛑 Main Street eatery shuts down abruptly – Mojo Cantina Izakaya closes after only one month of operations.
📉 Yet another Vancouver classic says goodbye – The Poor Italian to close permanently on Dec 22 after 16 years of serving rustic Italian dishes.
😢 Kitsilano’s beloved biscuit spot closing soon – Chewies Chicken and Biscuits to shut doors on November 23rd.
💔 Downtown Vancouver Korean pancake shop to close – Mapo Pancake House ends its three-year run in Yaletown on November 24.
🇯🇵 Kerrisdale Japanese snack shop plan canceled – Daruma pulls out amid building issues, leaving unit empty.
🥢Rajio ends kushikatsu era – Osaka skewer spot will transform into Rajio Shokudo with a new concept from November 26 to December 4.
👋 Burnaby Korean Chinese spot relocates – 88 Noodle House moves to Kingsway, but it feels more like a closure for fans.
☕️ Yaletown cafe closes after 15 years – Coo Coo shutters, Nine Bar Coffee moving in this December.
🔒 Kerrisdale Chatime closes over unpaid rent – The bubble tea chain’s lease terminated due to a $63K debt.
😢 Another Vancouver classic closing – The Poor Italian bids goodbye after 16 years at First and Rupert.
🌱 Vegan mainstay says farewell to Gastown – MeeT closes after ten heartfelt years. Yaletown, Main still open.
🧋 Bubble tea spot says farewell – Bengong’s Tea closes Richmond location, new brand moving in soon.
☕️ Cafe & Life Co. closes Cambie location – This cafe shuts down after teasing closure earlier this year.
🦐 End of an era for Floata Seafood Restaurant – Vancouver’s largest Chinese restaurant closes after lease termination.
🌱 Vegan Middle Eastern eatery closure – Aleph East Van closes after 7 years serving plant-based mezze.
🇰🇷 Vancouver Korean pub closes after brief run – Jinmi Juga shuts just months post-opening, team refocuses on Jinmi’s Cambie hub.
🫖 Beloved Kitsilano cafe quietly closes – Jitters Caffe ends its 20+ year run without notice.
🔒 Fresh Note Market bids farewell in Richmond – The grocery store closes two years post-opening.
🧋Baroness Bubble Tea’s farewell – Last Vancouver shop closing on October 31 after six successful years.
☕️ 404 Coffee Lab closes dine-in – West Broadway spot shutters after just four months.
🌱 Popular vegan eatery MILA to close after 5 years – Last service day November 14th, famous for plant-based delights in Chinatown.
🧊Mister Ice Cream bids farewell to Kitsilano – Iconic shop closes, continues in Yaletown and Robson.
☕️ Quiet café closure in East Van – Pane E Formaggio closes as Nok Nok Cafe moves in.
🍮 Richmond dessert shop for sale – Milko Coconut Dessert, loved for its unique puddings, is now listed.
🛑 Beloved Southeast Asian eatery closing – Potluck Hawker Eatery serves last dishes this Sunday, October 19.
🥤 The Juice Truck Yaletown closing down – The Juice Truck bids farewell to its Yaletown location on October 26.
🦴 Richmond dumpling stall closes – Hao Chi Lai shuts down after just two years amidst food court changes.
💔 Richmond rice cake spot closing with discounts – Rice Cake Master offers 50% off before October 26 closure.
🦴 Richmond pet hot pot announces closure – Chew Chew to shut down after two months of operation.
🔒 Downtown Korean fried chicken pub closes after 12 years – Ole Restaurant quietly shutters in September.
📯 Richmond’s playground cafe closes doors – Wonder Kids Cafe’s space now transitioning to Pho Capital.
🚪 East Broadway loses a comfort food staple – Hon’s Wonton House is closing this location on October 19 after 5 years.
🔒 Richmond food court stall closure – Best Rice Roll at Parker Place closes, leaving fans craving cheung fun.
🔒 Downtown croissant cafe closes quietly –Little Cafe on Robson shuts doors after two years.
🥐 Beloved bakery set to close its doors – Remi Patisserie to bid farewell on October 12th.
🧶 Main Street Mexican bar takes a “long cat nap” – El Gato Gab Gab closes to transform into Mojo Cantina Izakaya.
Without sounding too doom and gloom…know for a fact that the world keeps revolving regardless.
All we can do is cherish the memories we’ve made at these food spots and understand that change is inevitable. Want to see what changes are coming up? Check out our list of new Vancouver restaurants that recently opened and are opening soon.