⭐️ 15 New & Closing Soon Vancouver Food Spots

Gooooodmorning there!

Welcome to the Oct 24th edition of Noms Mag weekly rundown.

Here’s what’s in today’s weekly rundown:

• 🍗 Drake’s chicken spot is coming

• 🇯🇵 New Japanese-inspired cafe opens

• 🪦 Farewell to some beloved spots

• 👀 Some great deals!

Let’s dive into this week’s rundown!

🍁 FALL FOOD FEST ITEM SWAPS

To keep things fresh, we always allow our vendors to swap their limited festival items mid-way through the festival.

Here’s some new items that have just been released for the second half:

🍁 Pumpkin Caramel Rootbeer Dirty Soda from Glenburn Soda Fountain
🍁 Pumpkin Fudge Cake Parfait from Glenburn Soda Fountain
🍁 Matcha Mont Blanc Tart from La Saison de Patisserie
🍁 Ghothic Spooky S'mores Ice Cream Cone from Melt Confectionery
🍁 Coconut Jelly Hōjicha Latte from Sunny M

And more!

This is the perfect excuse to try out a new spot or return to an old fav :)

And ofcourse, our popular Festival Passport and Festival Missions have returned!

Joining the fun is our new rotating Gacha Machines, where you can win 1 of 6 random prizes.

Because people are all over the blindbox feels these days ;)

To play, all you need to do is purchase 2 festival items at a gacha machine host. The machine will be at Killer Ice Cream and Fresh Press Coffee Bar Alderbridge from Oct 24 - 30.

🌟NEW & COMING SOON FOOD SPOTS

1.🔥 Drake-backed hot chicken spot lands in Vancouver - Dave’s Hot Chicken to open its first location on Granville Street Q1 2026.

2.☕️ Doe Coffee debuts in Strathcona - No-tipping cafe offers pastries, handcrafted coffee, and cozy seating.

3.🔔 New self-serve hot pot in Richmond - Drama Hot Pot opens with enticing sign-up bonuses for foodies.

4.🇻🇳 Affordable family-run Vietnamese spot opens on Kingsway - Viet Street Food Cafe offers comfort food gems at throwback prices.

5.🍰 New Japanese cafe opens in downtown Vancouver - Nizu Cafe launches with Japanese pastries, brunch, and minimalistic aesthetics.

6.🍕 New retro-cool pizzeria debuts on Commercial Drive - Belli Pizza brings classic New York–style pies and a lively atmosphere.

7.🌮 High-rated Taqueria Jalisco expands in Vancouver - The beloved Mexican restaurant opens a new location on Davie Street.

8.🍓 Richmond's Dessert Scene Just Got Healthier - 100E Fruit opens with fresh yogurt and fruit bowls.

9.🍭 Chinese dessert chain debuts in Burnaby - XISHI opens its first North American location at Crystal Mall.

👉 Check out 10 more new restaurants that have opened here.

🪦CLOSED & CLOSING SOON FOOD SPOTS

1.🧊 Mister Ice Cream bids farewell to Kitsilano - Iconic shop closes, continues in Yaletown and Robson.

2.🌱 Popular vegan eatery MILA to close after 5 years - Last service day November 14th, famous for plant-based delights in Chinatown.

3.🦴 Richmond dumpling stall closes - Hao Chi Lai shuts down after just two years amidst food court changes.

4.🥤 The Juice Truck Yaletown closing down - The Juice Truck bids farewell to its Yaletown location on October 26.

5.🛑 Beloved Southeast Asian eatery closing - Potluck Hawker Eatery serves last dishes this Sunday, October 19.

6.🍮 Richmond dessert shop for sale - Milko Coconut Dessert, loved for its unique puddings, is now listed.

7.☕️ Quiet café closure in East Van - Pane E Formaggio closes as Nok Nok Cafe moves in.

👉 Or check out 10 more restaurants that have closed recently here.

📰 QUICK FOOD NEWS

1.🚨 BC Gov issues warning on illegal home food businesses - Spike in complaints prompts health caution.

2.🍷 Liquor strike threatens local bars and restaurants - Bars and eateries face closures and reduced hours amid ongoing BCGEU strike.

3.🇹🇭 Richmond Thai restaurant makes history - Baan Lao wins Best Restaurant in Canada, twice in a row.

4.🌶 Big Way Hot Pot adds bold new broth - Featuring Tai Er’s famous tangy sauerkraut flavours.

5.🎃 McDonald's Halloween coupon books return - Priced at $6, supporting Ronald McDonald House BC and Yukon.

💰 DEALS THAT MATTER

1🥤 West Coast Special at ChiCha San Chen - BOGO 50% off on all drinks; available October 20th-24th; walk-ins only, excludes third-party apps, some exclusions apply.

2..🎉 Grand Opening at Noople House - Complimentary crispy fish with any purchase; available on October 25th; limited to first 100 customers only.

3.🍜 15% Off Viet Street Food Cafe - Enjoy 15% off the entire menu at this family-run Vietnamese spot; available until the end of October; located at 2522 Kingsway, Vancouver.

4.🎉 Join Drama Hot Pot Club for Exclusive Perks - Free Coconut Latte Voucher with membership; enjoy 10% off your first order; $15 voucher for your next visit; available until end of October; @ Drama Hot Pot in Richmond

5.💔 Richmond rice cake spot closing with discounts - Rice Cake Master offers 50% off before October 26 closure.

6.🍜 Grand Opening Deal at Hu Tieu Mom - BOGO $10 Pho during their grand opening; only available October 17 & 18; dine-in only at 457 W Broadway, Vancouver.

7.🥘 Haidilao October Promos - Upgraded Classic Combo for One @ Brentwood & West Broadway; Mon - Fri 11AM - 2PM

🗓️ EVENTS TO KNOW ABOUT

👉THIS WEEKEND

1.🍁 [FESTIVAL] Fall Food Fest 2025 (Oct 3 - Nov 9) - 15+ Metro Vancouver cafes, bakeries and food spots offering limited-time fall-inspired drinks and bites; self guided around Metro Vancouver

2.🎃 [EVENT] Central Spark (Oct 24) - family-friendly Halloween festivities with a DJ, food trucks, drone light display, and fireworks; @ Central Park, Burnaby; 6 - 8 pm; FREE

3.🎃 [EVENT] Free Kids Halloween Event (Oct 24) - mini pumpkin decorating, face painting, and crafts for the family; @ Le Marché St. George, Vancouver; 9:30am-12:30pm; FREE

4.🎃 [POP UP] Fall Market (Oct 25-26) - 50+ vendors with cozy autumn finds and handmade goods; @ Heritage Hall Vancouver; FREE

5.☕ [POP UP] Kwento Kafé (Oct 26) - cozy cafe with open mic and unique local vendors; @ Tahanan Studio, Vancouver; 11am - 4pm; FREE

6.☕️ [WORKSHOP] Coffee & Craft: Stamp Carving Workshop (Oct 26) - craft and carve stamps with local artist Britt So; @ Progression Bouldering; 2:30 PM - 5:00 PM; TICKETED

👉NEXT WEEK+

7.🥯 [POP UP] Bagels in Progress Pop-Up (Oct 27) - 1,000 sourdough bagels available; @ Merci Boulangerie; 10 AM till sell out;

8.🎲 [EVENT] Lucky Tile Mahjong Parlour (Oct 28) - advanced mahjong play with prizes and cocktails; @ 222 W. 5th Avenue, Vancouver; 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM; TICKETED

9.🔪 [EVENT] A Murder Most Fowl (Oct 31) - medieval Halloween murder mystery with character roles; @ Central Vancouver; 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM; TICKETED

10.🎲 [EVENT] Built Different Mahjong (Oct 31) - Hong Kong–style Mahjong night with food, drinks, and prizes; @ IKEA Richmond; 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM; TICKETED

11.📚 [EVENT] Sunday Shelf Swap (Nov 2) - book exchange and cozy evening with drinks and crafts; @ cowdog Kitsilano; 5:15 PM - 7:30 PM; TICKETED

12.♟️ [EVENT] Chess Night @ Brewhall (Nov 3) - chess games, blitz tournament, and unique chess sets; @ BREWHALL, Vancouver; 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM; FREE or TICKETED

👉ONGOING

🎃 [EVENT] Pumpkins After Dark (Oct 3-31) - stroll past 10,000+ carved pumpkins @ 6100 Boundary Rd, Burnaby; TICKETED

🗓️ Check out more events happening in Metro Vancouver here.

That's all for now! Stay magical and have a delicious weekend :)

-Jason