Updated December 2025
We gather here to honour the great establishments that have closed their doors in Vancouver throughout 2025. From beloved restaurants to unique venues, these places were integral parts of our community. Some were long-standing favourites that shaped the food scene, while others barely had the chance to make their mark. Regardless of their duration, we pay tribute to their contributions and the memories they created for all of us.
Join us as we reflect on the places we lost in Vancouver this year...
Meet In Gastown
Photo Via: Meet in Gastown Instagram
MeeT in Gastown, the beloved plant-based comfort food spot that had been serving hearty vegan favourites in its cozy Water Street courtyard for nearly 10 years, has closed its Gastown location. The team thanked the community for the memories and support, even as MeeT continues at its Main Street and Yaletown restaurants.
Goldilocks
Photo Via: Goldilocks Instagram
Goldilocks’ Main Street bakery in Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant will be closing this spring 2026 after 18 years as a neighbourhood favourite for Filipino cakes, pastries, and comfort eats. Fans have until March 15, 2026 to stop by before its final day.
Gina's
Photo Via: House of Gina's instagram
Gina’s, the queer-owned Mexican-inspired bar and eatery in Chinatown, is being put up for sale just nine months after opening due to financial strain, licensing hurdles and other challenges. The team is reducing hours as it seeks a buyer, marking a tough moment for the local queer nightlife scene.
Ole Chicken
Photo Via: Ole Instagram
Ole, the beloved Korean fried chicken pub on Robson Street that’s been a go-to for crispy chicken, late-night drinks, and uni-crowd hangouts for 12 years, has quietly closed its doors as of mid-September, marking the end of a long downtown Vancouver favourite.
Yum Sweet Shop
Photo Via: Yum Sweet Shop Facebook
Yum Sweet Shop’s West Broadway location in Kitsilano has closed its doors, ending a beloved candy and ice cream hangout that offered nostalgic sweets, global candies, and house-made soft-serve. The Main Street shop remains open to serve sweet lovers.
Jinmi Juga
Photo Via: Noms Magazine
Jinmi Juga, the Korean-style pub on Denman Street launched in June 2025 as a casual offshoot of the popular Jinmi restaurant, has quietly shut down after only a few months in operation. The team says it’s closing to focus on its main Cambie Street location and deepen its Korean cuisine offerings.
Deer Garden Restaurant
Photo Via: Deer Garden Restaurant Instagram
Coquitlam’s beloved Deer Garden Restaurant, a Hong Kong–style café that’s served locals for over 20 years, is closing its doors for good toward the end of this year. Fans are encouraged to stop by one last time to savor its classic dishes and celebrate its long-running legacy.
Nine Dumplings
Photo via: Noms Magazine
Nine Dumplings’ City Square food court location in Vancouver has quietly closed after just one year, ending a popular spot for handmade dumpling samplers that locals loved. The family-run stall has now been replaced by a new ramen shop in the space.
Yandoux Patisserie
Photo VIA Yandoux Patisserie Instagram
Olympic Village said goodbye to Yandoux after seven years as the patisserie moved operations to Richmond. Known for French pastries with Asian twists, it was a dessert destination.
The Juice Truck
Photo Via: Vancouver Is Awesome
The Juice Truck is closing its Yaletown juice, smoothie, and plant-based snack shop on October 26, 2025, ending eight years of serving the downtown community from that location. The brand says rising costs and a lease ending mean it’s time to shift focus, even as its other outlets and wholesale business continue.
Solly’s Bagels W Broadway
Photo VIA Solly's Bagels instagram
After 30 years, Solly’s closed its West Broadway shop due to rising costs. Their eggels, lox sandwiches, and cinnamon buns live on at other locations.
Penang Bistro
Photo VIA Penang Bistro instagram
After 21 years of serving Malaysian favourites like char kway teow and beef rendang, Penang Bistro closed on July 31. Known for its flaky roti canai and colourful Southeast Asian desserts, this Fraser Street gem was a comfort food staple.
McKim Wonton Mein Saga
Photo VIA McKim Wonton Mein Saga instagram
Kingsway’s late-night noodle favourite closed after 15 years when the owner retired to spend time with family.
Tinseltown Starbucks
Photo VIA starbucks instagram
After more than 16 years, the Starbucks at Tinseltown, Vancouver’s quirkiest mall, has closed its doors for good. Despite its location in a hilariously odd setting of eclectic shops and questionable mall vibes, what finally ended its long run wasn’t local mischief but simply an expired lease.
Pizzeria Barbarella
Photo VIA Pizzeria Barbarella instagram
After 13 years in Mount Pleasant, Pizzeria Barbarella shut down in March. Their Margherita and honey-drizzled Miele were local legends.
New India Buffet
Photo VIA New India Buffet facebook
West Broadway’s buffet giant closed after 23 years, making way for a hotel development. Its 70+ dish spread was unmatched in the city.
Jiu Jiang Japanese Restaurant
Photo VIA Jiu Jiang Japanese Restaurant instagram
Kerrisdale lost this no-frills sushi spot after eight years. Regulars loved its sashimi sets and fair prices served with genuine warmth.
Cottage Deli
Photo VIA Instagram
After 25 years in Gastown, Cottage Deli closed due to mall redevelopment. Famous for soups, Reubens, and harbour views, it was a true hidden gem.
Mahony’s Tavern Stamps Landing
Photo VIA Mahony’s Tavern Stamps Landing instagram
This False Creek spot wrapped up its decade-long run in 2025. Its patio sunsets and sports nights will be missed as it transforms into a new concept.
Bob Likes Thai Food
Photo VIA Bob Likes Thai Food facebook
After over a decade on Main Street, Bob Likes Thai Food closed. However, another Thai spot has recently taken over, which brings back the Bob’s Fish n Chips!
Chef Ron
Photo VIA Chef Ron's Instagram
Denman Street’s Chef Ron, a well-loved Persian fusion restaurant, has been listed for sale. The spot first opened in 2022, taking over the former Roost restaurant. Diners came for juicy burgers, Persian kebabs, Mediterranean favourites, and traditional dishes like kaleh pacheh.
The Halal Guys
Photo VIA The Halal Guys instagram
The Halal Guys, the famous New York street cart brand known for its platters of chicken and gyro over rice, has quietly closed its only Vancouver location on Robson Street recently. Their red and white sauce became iconic, and what started as a street cart exploded into an internationally franchised name.
Pearl Castle’s
Photo VIA Pearl Castle’s instagram
As of August 1, Pearl Castle’s CF Richmond Centre location is now permanently closed. The brand has been around since 1996 and holds a nostalgic place in the hearts of many who grew up eating popcorn chicken and sipping on slushes here. For those still craving Pearl Castle’s, the Continental Shopping Centre location remains open!
Kurotaki Chabann
Photo VIA Kurotaki Chabann instagram
Kurotaki served Asian fried chicken, Taiwanese beef noodles and meal boxes alongside drinks. They offered full dine-in seating that was comfy and relaxed, with a plentiful number of benches and table options inside a clean, aesthetic space. It looks like this food spot in Downtown Vancouver will be changing hands soon.
Remi Patisserie
Photo VIA Remi Patisserie instagram
Known for its Asian-inspired French pastries, Remi Patisserie has called Cambie Street home since 2020. Remi Patisserie has now announced that their last day of service will be October 12, 2025
Ma Dang Goul
Photo VIA Ma Dang Goul facebook
Sushi Bar Kilala
Photo VIA Sushi Bar Kilala instagram
For over two decades, Kilala has been quietly serving up fresh, high-quality sushi from its modest brick storefront in North Burnaby. The longtime owners are retiring, and the search is now on for a new owner to potentially take over the spot. The beloved hidden gem on East Hastings, is sadly up for sale.
CowDog Brewing Company
Photo VIA CowDog Instagram
After opening in early 2024, CowDog Brewing Company has made the unfortunate announcement that it has closed it's doors on June 29 2025, after one final farewell fundraiser.
Tasty BBQ
Photo VIA Tasty BBQ instagram
The Vancouver outpost of a Richmond restaurant known for its BBQ skewers, drinks, and lively atmosphere appears to have quietly closed this spring.
Pho 37
Photo VIA Pho 37 facebook page
Pho 37 originally opened in Unit #101 back in 2018 and built a loyal following with bowls of steaming beef noodle soup and that signature Tuan’s Special. According to the notice posted on the door, March 17 was its final day for this location.
Meinhardt
Photo VIA Pho 37 Yelp page
Downtown Vancouver’s upscale grab-and-go spot for bougie olive oil, imported snacks, and gourmet pastries has quietly closed its Pacific Centre location. As of April 1st, the Meinhardt Pacific Centre location is permanently closed.
Ramen One
On April 7th, Ramen One dropped a bittersweet announcement: they’ll be officially closing up shop on Sunday, May 18th. Ramen One made its debut back in March 2024, quickly earning buzz for offering $10 ramen and bringing Vancouver its very first Ichiran-inspired setup.
Photo VIA chicken world Instagram
Chicken World’s Kingsway outlet opened in 2022 and drew crowds with Chicken Burgers, Nashville‑style tenders, onion rings and even poutine. Chicken World launched in 2018.
Three other Chicken World locations remain in Metro Vancouver (Fraser St, Scott Rd, Victoria Dr) plus one in Victoria, and signs point to an upcoming Calgary expansion.
Potato Corner
Photo VIA Potato Corner instagram
The Filipino chain, offering the “World’s Best Flavoured Fries,” has shut down its Richmond location after roughly two years. Potato Corner served shoestring, loopy, or waffle fries dusted with cheese, chili BBQ, or addictive wasabi seasoning right in the heart of Aberdeen. Thankfully, you can still hunt down their other locations (like Kingsway or Surrey) or keep an eye out for their food trucks to get your seasoned fry fix.
Sea House Fish and Chips
Photo VIA Sea House Fish and Chips Facebook
After nearly three decades of serving up some of Vancouver’s best thin-battered fish and chips, The Sea House Fish and Chips has officially shut down. Affectionately known by regulars as “the two grandmothers,” the owners have been the heart and soul of the operation since they opened in 1997. And now, after nearly three decades of frying up happiness, the owners are heading into a well-deserved retirement.
Foret Noire Patisserie
Photo VIA Foret Noire Patisserie Facebook
Known for its French pastries, croissants, and macarons. Foret Noire Patisserie has quietly gone through an ownership change and a rebrand. After first opening its West Broadway location in 2018 and later expanding to Robson Street, the bakery cafe was a favourite for its refined Parisian vibes and sweets.
Wheat Garden Bakery
Photo VIA Wheat Garden Bakery Yelp
A delicious no-frills Chinese bakery located in the plaza across from Richmond Public Market, has officially closed after serving the community for 18 years. It was one of those quiet gems that delivered on affordable Hong Kong-style and Taiwanese buns with dependable quality. Many loved this bakery for their dan tat (egg tarts), sesame mochi, pandesal or taro buns.
Fresh Ideas Start Here
Photo VIA F.I.S.H website
Fresh Ideas Start Here (F.I.S.H.) has closed the doors to its brick-and-mortar location and moved to an online-only model; its final day was on April 30. F.I.S.H has been providing delicious local seafood to the metro Vancouver area for many years.
Heirs Pears
Photo VIA Heir Pears Instagram
Heir Pears opened in 2018, offering a variety of health-conscious options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, along with coffees and juices. The cafe at 605 Nelson St. permanently closed earlier this year, but the business's website appears to still be active and directs customers to order via delivery apps like Uber Eats and DoorDash. Catering services are also offered.
Pomona Coffee
Photo VIA Pomona Coffee Facebook
Richmond-based cafe Pomona Coffee closed its doors on April 23, 2025. Pomona Coffee first opened back in 2013 and made the move to the Union Square spot in November 2019. The closure notice comes with a hopeful note: “We can’t wait to see you again after we settle into a new location.”
Zefferelli’s Spaghetti Joint
Photo VIA Zefferelli’s Spaghetti instagram
Located on the second floor of 1136 Robson St., Vancouver, the restaurant is best known for its cozy and charming atmosphere alongside its Italian dishes and pastas. The longstanding Italian spot closed after 35 years.
St. Regis Bar and Grill
Photo VIA St. Regis Bar facebook
St. Regis Bar and Grill is located inside the St. Regis Hotel, which was built in 1913. It’s best known as a destination for sports fans and serves a variety of handhelds and share plates. The St. Regis Bar & Grill's last day of business was Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Missing Chopsticks
Photo VIA Missing Chopsticks instagram
The Richmond restaurant shared the news on Instagram that after May 4, it would be closing its doors. For those unfamiliar, Missing Chopsticks bills itself as a French restaurant with an Asian twist. The restaurant said the reason for the closure was that Chef Toby is returning to care for his family abroad and that the restaurant has not found the right candidate to pass the torch to.
SOJU
Photo VIA SOJU instagram
SOJU opened back in May 2023, taking over the former Sweet Bean dessert cafe space. It built a rep for its affordable $5.99 Jajangmyeon deal, and an $8.99 daily lunch special that made it a go-to for budget-friendly eats near Metrotown.
La Taqueria - Hastings
Photo VIA La Taqueria facebook
When it opened in 2009, La Taqueria on West Hastings was at the forefront of a fresh trend in Vancouver dining, bringing authentic Mexican street-style tacos to the downtown core. While the loss of the original shop is sad news, after 16 years, La Taqueria will still be a presence in the area, only at a new location. Set to open later this summer
Pizzeria Farina
Photo VIA Pizzeria Farina facebook
After more than a decade on Main Street, Vancouver's Pizzeria Farina closed permanently. Pizzeria Farina opened at 915 Main St in 2011, specializing in Neapolitan-style pizzas, R.I.P to a delicious pie.
Tropika
Photo VIA Tropika facebook
Tropika opened at 2975 Cambie St in 1999. The menu featured items like prawn soups and deep-fried crab. After over 25 years, Malaysian restaurant (with Thai and Indonesian influences) Tropika closed this spring. However, the chef from Tropika has already opened a similar concept in its place, called Sedap Plus, featuring Malaysian and pan-Asian cuisine.
Taco 'N Todo
Photo VIA Taco 'N Todo facebook
After nearly three years in Vancouver's Sunset neighbourhood, Taco 'N Todo closed this month.
The business, run by a Mexican woman named Monica, imported ingredients from Mexico and while it focused on a variety of tacos, the menu also included quesabirrias, burritos, and quesadillas.
photo via cartems facebook
Cartems Donuts is closing after 14 years of operation. The beloved local icon, known for its creative flavours and Instagram-worthy aesthetic, served its last donuts on Valentine's Day, February 14, 2025.
Gastronomy
photo via gastronomy facebook
Gastronomy, a popular Italian restaurant in Vancouver's Gastown neighborhood, has permanently closed its doors after facing significant financial difficulties. The restaurant, which opened in January 2023 at 62 East Cordova Street, had its lease terminated.
Xing Fu Tang
photo via xing fu tang facebook
Xing Fu Tang's Cambie Village location has permanently closed following a lease termination. The popular Taiwanese bubble tea chain, known for its unique live pearl-making process, had been listed as "temporarily closed" for most of 2024 before the official announcement of its closure emerged in early February 2025.
Granted Sweater Company
Granted Sweater Company, a Vancouver-based business known for its hand-knit woolen sweaters, has announced its closure after 47 years of operation. The company's owner, Brian Hirano, made an important announcement regarding the closure, marking the end of an era for this local clothing company that has been keeping customers warm for nearly five decades
Aleph Eatery
photo via aleph facebook
Aleph Eatery, a popular plant-based Middle Eastern restaurant in Vancouver, has announced its permanent closure after seven years of operation. The restaurant, located at 1889 Powell Street, served its last meal on January 26, 2025
