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:
😢Solly’s Bagels bids farewell to West Broadway – Iconic spot closes June 22, citing rising rent and taxes after 30 years.
🕰 Retro burger diner closes in Steveston – 50’s Burgers quietly shuts down Richmond location after less than a year; past staff dishes out on reddit
🧋 Taiwanese bubble tea chain exits Vancouver – Kung Fu Tea closes its only B.C. location after six years.
🍞 Richmond bakery shuts its doors – Wheat Garden Bakery closes after 18 years, adding to Richmond’s list of closures.
🔔 Iconic Banh Mi shop closure after 37 years – Ba Le Deli & Bakery‘s original location shuts due to redevelopment.
🔄 Burnaby eatery changes hands again – Sushi Bay shutters as Passion1818 Sushi Kaya takes over with sushi and izakaya.
🔥 Burnaby hot pot spot listed for sale – Roadside Spicy Pot, known for Chengdu vibes, seeks buyer.
🚪 Quiet Coal Harbour Closure – Chinese BBQ spot Tasty BBQ & Beer Bar shutters without announcement.
🇨🇳 Iconic Sichuan spot closing after two decades – S&W Pepper House in Burnaby shutting doors June 20.
🔔 Food court favorite says goodbye – Richmond’s Shanghai Morning closes after six years at Aberdeen Centre.
🎣Sea House Fish & Chips closes after 28 years – Long-time Vancouver favorite shuts down, marking an end to affordable seafood fare.
🥟 Richmond’s longtime Chinese restaurant closes – Suhang closes after 17 years as owners retire
🍜 Affordable SOJU shuts down – the Burnaby Korean-Chinese restaurant to become a Malaysian restaurant
🍕Pizzeria Farina announces closure after 13 years – Beloved Main Street pizza spot closing May 31st.
🥯 Vancouver’s Asian inspired bagel brand Bagel Day closing soon – Last day on May 31.
🔔 West End Korean Fried Chicken Spot For Sale – Kyochon’s Robson location listed less than a year after opening.
🌮 End of an Era: La Taqueria closes its original spot – Iconic Vancouver taqueria shuts this May, farewell fiesta planned.
🀄️ Authentic Szechuan restaurant closes 1 location quietly – Ban Bu Xian shuts down Alexandra Rd location.
🧯Sumo Grill quietly closes after 1.5 years – Japanese yakiniku on Kingsway makes way for a new hot pot and grill spot.
🤑 Richmond bao spot for sale – Affordable A Bao Time listed for $388k near Brighouse.
🍷Bar Susu to close after 3 years – Michelin-recommended natural wine bar Bar Susu announces permanent closure by May 30.
🔄 Richmond hot pot restaurant sold via Facebook? – Round Pot spotted on Facebook Marketplace
😢 Vancouver’s natural wine gem closing its doors – Bar Susu to close after three celebrated years in Mount Pleasant.
🚪 Downtown pizzeria lease terminated – Tiko Pizza on Robson Street shuts down after less than 1 year.
😔Potato Corner Closure – Filipino fry chain Potato Corner quietly shuts all BC locations.
🛑 Vietnamese cafe closes up shop – Hem377 shuts doors on Commercial Drive due to high operational costs.
🚪 Richmond Chinese-Korean Fusion Spot Closes – Mama’s Diner ends its run after a year of operation.
🔍 Wabukuro closes to make way for a secret new concept – Downtown’s bento spot is transforming into a mysterious restaurant.
☕️ Richmond’s Pomona Coffee to close storefront – Longtime favorite shuts down but plans to relocate soon.
🍰Yandoux Patisserie bids farewell – The beloved Olympic Village spot closes to focus on Richmond.
🍝 Longtime Italian favorite bids farewell – Zefferelli’s on Robson Street will close after 36 years in May.
🧃Glory Juice Yaletown closes its doors – The popular juice shop has quietly shut down its Yaletown location.
🐌Mama Rich calls it quits – Burnaby’s longtime Chinese snail noodle spot has closed after nine years.
🍟 Popular fry spot closes unexpectedly – Potato Corner has shut down its Richmond location at Aberdeen Centre.
🐔 Local fried chicken brand closes East Vancouver location – Fighter Chicken has quietly shut its Renfrew and East Broadway outpost after 4 years.
🚫 Downtown gourmet grocery spot closes – Meinhardt Pacific Centre permanently shuts its doors after 10 years.
🍜 Pho restaurant closes 1 of 3 Richmond locations – Pho 37’s original spot at Union Square has shut down.
🍜Ramen One bids farewell – The Ichiran-inspired ramen spot on West Broadway announces upcoming closure.
🧀 Downtown’s wine, meat & cheese bar closes – Salt Tasting Room has quietly shut its doors in Chinatown.
🍽️ Missing Chopsticks to close its doors – Highly rated French-Asian eatery in Richmond announces final service.
🍻Mahony’s Tavern sold & closing after 10 years – Iconic False Creek waterfront pub to transform into a new concept by Spring 2026.
🐟 Burnaby seafood market closing retail store – Fresh Ideas Start Here shifts to online only after 17 years.
🏗️ Iconic Indian buffet closes after 23 years – New India Buffet on West Broadway shuts down for redevelopment.
🧋Song Tea closes after 6 years – fruit tea chain’s last location to shut down on March 31st.
🥐 Downtown Vancouver staple closes after 14 years – Footo Croissant has quietly shut down in Yaletown, replaced by Dulcey.
🔚 Dessert shop closure – Downtown’s Babatang has shut down after two years, succumbing to high rent.
🍜 Affordable downtown noodle spot closes – Oyo Noodles shuts down after a brief comeback, leaving budget eats scarce.
🍧 Taiwanese dessert chain departs – Meet Fresh closes Robson Street & Richmond location after 8 years.
🍕Pizzeria Barbarella bids farewell – After 13 years, the beloved Mount Pleasant pizzeria has closed its doors.
🛑 AYCE Japanese BBQ shuts down & seized – SouthGranville Maneki Neko BBQ & Sake Bar gets property seized for over $170K in unpaid bills.
🚪 Longtime Richmond favorite closes – Rainbow Cafe shutters after 30 years of bubble waffles.
🪦 Richmond’s OG Tofu Pot Spot closes – Hanppy Tofu Pot shutters after 13 years in Union Square.
🚪 4.8-Star Keto & Halal Spot Closes – Keto Caveman HaLove in Downtown Vancouver has shuttered.
🚫 Japanese Snack Shop Closing – Daruma is shutting down 2 Richmond locations by end of February.
🍽️ 4.9-Star breakfast spot shuts down –Helka Cafe on Davie Street has permanently closed after just over a year.
☕️ Longtime Starbucks closes its doors – The Downtown Vancouver location at Tinseltown has shut down after 16 years.
🍩Mello’s Arbutus location forced to close – Last day for donuts is February 17 due to redevelopment.
🧋 Downtown bubble tea shop closes due to rent hike – Xing Fu Tang at Granville SkyTrain Station has shut down.
🌮 Vancouver Mexican restaurant closes due to rent hike – Don Oso’s closed its Commercial Drive outpost after a staggering 150% increase in lease costs.
🏺 West End Nigerian eatery closes down – Arike, a Michelin-recommended spot, has quietly shut its doors.
Gourmet grocery store in the West End closes – Kev’s Epicerie shuts its doors after a year.
🦐Pokey Okey shuts down two locations – The poke shop closes in Richmond and Burnaby, leaving one remaining spot.
🛠️ West End family-run viet spot to rebrand – VietSub to temporarily close and rebrand to Plus 84 Vietnamese Bistro
🏛️ Gastronomy evicted after missing over $300k in rent – The popular award-winning Gastown Italian restaurant shuts down permanently.
🧋 Vancouver BBT Shop Closes Due to Unpaid Rent – Xing Fu Tang’s Cambie location has been terminated for over $34,000 owed.
🦑 Richmond AYCE Japanese restaurant closes – Kanae Yakiniku has quietly shut down after a four-year run.
🥢On On Wonton House bids farewell – Iconic Burnaby restaurant closes after 60 years of service.
🍩 End of an era for Cartems – Vancouver’s longtime donut shop will close February 14 after 14 sweet years.
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.