Five new spots to eat and drink in Vancouver this month
Truffle Donut, Nana's Green Tea, Ultramarinos Pepe, Time Out Market, and M Chá Bar bring fresh options across the city.
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Vancouver's food scene shifted again this month with openings ranging from Japanese soft doughnuts to Spanish bocadillo sandwiches to a 51,000 sq. ft. food hall.
Truffle Donut took over the former Ikoi Cha space and specializes in raw doughnuts—soft, airy brioche made with high-hydration dough, typically filled with whipped cream and custard. The standout here is the truffle infusion and signature pumpkin-dough creations. Located at 5712 Tyne St.
Nana's Green Tea, a 25-year-old Japanese matcha brand, opened its first downtown Vancouver location at 869 Hornby St. The menu centers on matcha offerings alongside tea-themed desserts: matcha soft serve, matcha tiramisu, matcha burnt basque cheesecake.
Ultramarinos Pepe opened in South Cambie with a singular concept: "Eat what you can buy, buy what you can eat." The bocadillo shop at 698 W. 16th Ave. serves sandwiches made from ingredients on its shelves—olive oil, chorizo, jamón, cured cheeses, bread—letting you enjoy a sandwich then take home the same components. It's a small corner-store setup importing everyday Spanish products.
Time Out Market Vancouver opened inside Oakridge Park as a sprawling 51,000 sq. ft. food hall with 20 vendors across cuisines and formats. The scale and vendor diversity make it a destination rather than a quick stop.
M Chá Bar made its Vancouver debut at 2557 Renfrew St., just steps from Renfrew Station, after building a following across the Greater Toronto Area. The bubble tea shop is positioned near campus communities like Coquitlam College.
Together, these openings reflect a mix of imported food cultures—Japanese, Spanish, Asian—and the growing appetite for food-hall concepts that let diners sample multiple cuisines in one space.