⭐️ 15 New & Closing Soon Vancouver Food Spots

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🥐 CROISSANT CRAWL RETURNS THIS NOV

The Metro Vancouver Croissant Crawl is back from Nov 1–16 with 30+ bakeries and all-new limited edition flavours. 

Walk, bike, or drive your way through the buttery goodness, collect stickers for prizes, and vote for your favourite flaky creation.

Gooooodmorning there!

Welcome to the Oct 31st edition of Noms Mag weekly rundown.

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

• ☕️ New mysterious bakery coming to Richmond

• 🪦 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!

🌟NEW & COMING SOON FOOD SPOTS

1.🍲 Solo dining Japanese gyudon spot opens - Oishinoya soft opens with booths and gyudon near West Broadway.

2.🍳 Retro diner opens in Gastown - Aureliana offers classic breakfast and burgers with a nostalgic touch.

3.🌿 Zero-waste cafe expands - NOMAD Espresso Bar & Bakery to join new Harry Jerome Community Centre in 2026.

4.🌯 Chipotle expands in Davie Village - The Mexican chain is set to open its third downtown Vancouver location soon.

5.☕️ Charming bakery cafe brewing excitement in Richmond - Pocorit to offer pastries, coffee, and specialty drinks come spring 2026.

6.✨ Top Chef-Led Asian Brasserie arrives at YVR - Lucky Lily, by Chef Nicole Gomes, opens 2026 post-security.

7.🍣 New sushi sensation draws crowds - Akihana Sushi in West End earns high praise for its extensive menu.

8.🍩 Peak Donuts to debut on West 4th - Fresh St. Market's beloved donut brand is expanding to Kitsilano.

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

🪦CLOSED & CLOSING SOON FOOD SPOTS

1.🦐 End of an era for Floata Seafood Restaurant - Vancouver's largest Chinese restaurant closes after lease termination.

2.🌱 Vegan Middle Eastern eatery closure - Aleph East Van closes after 7 years serving plant-based mezze.

3.🇰🇷 Vancouver Korean pub closes after brief run - Jinmi Juga shuts just months post-opening, team refocuses on Jinmi’s Cambie hub.

4.🫖 Beloved Kitsilano cafe quietly closes - Jitters Caffe ends its 20+ year run without notice.

5.🔒 Fresh Note Market bids farewell in Richmond - The grocery store closes two years post-opening.

6.🧋 Baroness Bubble Tea's farewell - Last Vancouver shop closing on October 31 after six successful years.

7.☕️ 404 Coffee Lab closes dine-in - West Broadway spot shutters after just four months.

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

📰 QUICK FOOD NEWS

1.🍁 Tim Hortons Korea turns heads - Upscale cafe experience surprises Canadian creators with unique offerings.

💰 DEALS THAT MATTER

1.🎃 Free Slurpees and Hot Chocolate at 7-Eleven - On Halloween, in costume, enjoy free drinks at participating locations!

2.🧋 Big Way Halloween Buy 1 Get 1 Free - On halloween day, get a buy one get one promo on any monster drink when you visit with a costume.

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

6.🍵🎉 Biggest Sale of the Year at Paragon Tea Room - Enjoy up to 50% off your favorite teas from Nov 3rd-30th; weekly refreshed deals both online and in-store.

7.🎉 $1.50 Throwback at Cockney Kings - Celebrate 60 years with 1965 pricing! On November 23rd from 12-4PM, get 1 piece of cod & chips for just $1.50; available at all locations; supplies limited, arrive early! Dine-in and take-out only. No other menu items from 12-4PM.

8.🍜 The Big Van Dine Out - Enjoy a $15 combo with authentic Hong Kong street food flavors: choice of 3 classic HK snacks plus iced lemon tea or milk tea; available October 31 - November 14 at Smart N Save Café Marine Gateway

9.🍜🥟 Kinton Ramen Robosn Value Meal - Just $15.99 for a choice of ramen (pork, chicken, veggie, or beef for $1 more), gyoza (pork or veggie), and a Coca-Cola drink.

🗓️ 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.🍰 [POP UP] ef n bake Melon Pan Ice Cream Sandwich Pop-Up (Nov 1) - Enjoy delicious melon pan ice cream sandwiches and other baked goodies; @ Matcha Cafe Maiko Canada; 1–4 PM; FREE

3.🥐 [POP UP] Metro Vancouver Croissant Crawl (Nov 1 - 16) - explore limited edition croissant flavours at 25+ vendors; @ various locations in Metro Vancouver

4.☕️ [POP UP] Peace and Culture Coffee Pop-Up (Nov 1-2) - experience creative drinks, free coffee for first guests; @ HEM store, 712 Glen Dr; 12–3 PM

5.☕️ [POP UP] Hiyori Coffee 1st Anniversary (Nov 1 - 3) - celebration with AeroPress coffee and wagashi by champions; @ 269 East 6th Ave, Vancouver; 10am – 3pm; FREE

6.🖼️ [EVENT] Vancouver Art Guild Show and Sale (Nov 2) - annual art show with florals, landscapes, and portraits on display and for sale; @ Floral Hall, VanDusen Botanical Garden, Vancouver; 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; FREE

7.🛍️ [POP UP] Made in the 604 Local Pop-Up Market (Nov 1–2) - discover handmade goods from 50+ local makers; @ Heritage Hall, Vancouver; 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM; FREE

👉NEXT WEEK+

8.♟️ [EVENT] Chess Night at Brewhall (Nov 3) - enjoy beer and chess with optional blitz tournament; @ Brewhall, 92 E 2nd Ave, Vancouver; 6:30 PM - 10:00 PM; FREE or $3 advance, $5 for tournament entry

9.💐 [EVENT] Floral Workshop (Nov 8) - build your own arrangement with fresh local flowers; @ Cafe Marie, 425 Dunsmuir St, Vancouver; 1:00 PM; TICKETED

10.🎄 [MARKET] Circle Craft Christmas Market (Nov 11 - 16) - Western Canada's largest craft showcase featuring hundreds of artisans; @ Vancouver Convention Centre; TICKETED

11.🎄 [EVENT] Vancouver Christmas Market (Nov 13 - Dec 24) - festive market with 80+ huts offering German delicacies, artisan gifts, and live entertainment; @ Jack Poole Plaza, Vancouver; TICKETED

12.🛍️ [EVENT] Nikkei Craft Fair 2025 (Nov 15 - 16) - bustling marketplace with 80+ artisans and cultural workshops; @ Nikkei National Museum & Cultural Centre, Burnaby; TICKETED

13.🎄 [POP UP] Got Craft Holiday Market (Nov 22-23 & Nov 29-30) - curated market with 100+ makers, kidpreneurs, workshops, and food trucks; @ Croatian Cultural Centre East Vancouver; TICKETED

14.🛍️ [POP UP] Eastside Flea Holiday Markets (Nov 22 - Dec 14) - vibrant market with 50+ local vendors, vintage goods, and food trucks; @ Astorino’s Hall, Vancouver; 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