Well, that was fast…
The second location of a Korean bakery has now shut down after 2.5 months of operation.
Back in May, the Unni Pastries opened its second shop on Hamilton Street, taking over the former Grab n Go unit in Yaletown.
The space carried over much of the charm from their West End location, serving cream-filled brioche donuts in flavours like Berry Cheesecake and Crème Brûlée, alongside matcha tiramisu and baked buns.
It felt like a strong expansion move for a brand that started in 2020 as a delivery-only bakery.
But by mid-July, things were looking less promising.
Despite Google listing the cafe as open, we found the doors closed on multiple occasions.
That’s now been confirmed with the location marked as permanently closed on Google Business, though no official statement has been made on Unni Pastries’ Instagram.
From what we’ve heard, the Yaletown outpost was more of a test run than a permanent plan.
The idea was to see how the brand would fare in the former Grab n Go space.
Unfortunately, it seems the trial didn’t meet expectations, leading to a quiet exit.
The closure leaves their original West End shop as the sole remaining location, where fans can still pick up their beloved airy cream donuts and Korean-inspired pastries.
The Yaletown Unni Pastries now joins a list of recent Vancouver closures that includes Saucin Staples, The Halal Guys, and Kibune Sushi Restaurant.
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Address: 1207 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC V6B 5P6