Metro Vancouver Restaurant News thread - Page 136

madog222 · #**2701** Posted **May 16, 2021, 8:10 PM**

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Originally Posted by logan5

The old Starbucks at 14th and Main has been leased, but no indication of who is moving in. It’s a large space, so maybe a chain of some sort.

Meanwhile, Covid cases and hospitalizations are dropping, and we are at over 40% of the population immunized, yet the BC government still has restaurants (patios only) shutting down at 10 pm. Patios are very safe places from transmission, given the spacing and outdoor environment. They should have extended the patio hours at least a couple weeks ago.

Over 40% with one dose of a vaccine, only 2% vaccinated.

hollywoodnorth · #**2702** Posted **May 16, 2021, 8:44 PM**

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Originally Posted by madog222

Over 40% with one dose of a vaccine, only 2% vaccinated.

I heard a POPEYES CHICKEN rumor. that or Broadway @ Granville in the empty space next to Chapters on Bway.

*crosses fingers*

anyone got anything to add?

WarrenC12 · #**2703** Posted **May 17, 2021, 3:29 PM**

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Originally Posted by logan5

The old Starbucks at 14th and Main has been leased, but no indication of who is moving in. It’s a large space, so maybe a chain of some sort.

Meanwhile, Covid cases and hospitalizations are dropping, and we are at over 40% of the population immunized, yet the BC government still has restaurants (patios only) shutting down at 10 pm. Patios are very safe places from transmission, given the spacing and outdoor environment. They should have extended the patio hours at least a couple weeks ago.

Wow I didn't know 10pm was the rule. 11pm is the general noise rule right? Makes sense that they wouldn't go beyond that, since these patios sprung up all over the place.

Main St was packed on Saturday evening when I had a meal out. Vancouver is so much different in the sun.

Vin · #**2704** Posted **May 21, 2021, 12:29 AM**

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Originally Posted by NewfBC

Mary Brown's finally in (the city of) Vancouver!

Opening this summer @ 6549 Main Street.

Ron.

Wow!

Vin · #**2705** Posted **May 21, 2021, 12:32 AM**

On another note, the French cafe chain, Paul Bakery, Cafe and Restaurant just opened a couple of days ago on Robson Street. This should be the nicest cafe on that street now, provided it keeps up to the standard of those found in other cities I've been to.

Walked by there yesterday after work and saw a huge lineup in front. Was contemplating entering to grab a cuppa and perhaps a fruit flan, but thought would wait till the restriction for dine-in is over.

https://www.instagram.com/paulcanada_bc/?igshid=1duh3ajswr4bn

WarrenC12 · #**2706** Posted **May 21, 2021, 4:04 PM**

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Originally Posted by Vin

On another note, the French cafe chain, Paul Bakery, Cafe and Restaurant just opened a couple of days ago on Robson Street. This should be the nicest cafe on that street now, provided it keeps up to the standard of those found in other cities I've been to.

Walked by there yesterday after work and saw a huge lineup in front. Was contemplating entering to grab a cuppa and perhaps a fruit flan, but thought would wait till the restriction for dine-in is over.

https://www.instagram.com/paulcanada_bc/?igshid=1duh3ajswr4bn

Glad you were able to make it safely downtown without being assaulted by homeless drug addicts.

officedweller · #**2707** Posted **May 24, 2021, 1:56 AM**

Big sign/wrap up for Ignite Pizzeria at the former Starbucks at Yaletown Park.

hollywoodnorth · #**2708** Posted **May 24, 2021, 6:54 AM**

https://604now.com/popeyes-chicken-burnaby-location-opening/

New Popeyes Chicken Location

When: Week of May 24th, 2021

Where: 7855 Kingsway, Burnaby

ohhh hells ya!

GeeCee · #**2709** Posted **May 24, 2021, 11:04 AM**

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Originally Posted by hollywoodnorth

https://604now.com/popeyes-chicken-burnaby-location-opening/

New Popeyes Chicken Location

When: Week of May 24th, 2021

Where: 7855 Kingsway, Burnaby

ohhh hells ya!

If the lineups prove to be anything like when the one in Port Coquitlam opened, stay away for a few weeks.

WarrenC12 · #**2710** Posted **May 24, 2021, 3:46 PM**

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Originally Posted by officedweller

Big sign/wrap up for Ignite Pizzeria at the former Starbucks at Yaletown Park.

Nice. 2 slice and a beer happy hour deal at Main St. is one of my favs. Glad to see them expanding.

Waders · #**2711** Posted **Jun 1, 2021, 5:37 AM**

Trees will be opening up a new location at 5050 Joyce St, the new condo developed by Westbank. Trees has several locations throughout Vancouver. Has anyone tried their cheesecake, coffee, tea or lunch? Just wonder how it compares with other coffee chains.

SpongeG · #**2712** Posted **Jun 1, 2021, 6:17 AM**

new place opening in Morgan Crossing. Chubbs.

They seem to be new and are opening two locations one in Surrey and the other in Grande Prairie Alberta.

PXL_20210601_030942877 by snub_you, on Flickr

Conrad Yablonski · #**2713** Posted **Jun 2, 2021, 4:55 AM**

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Originally Posted by Waders

..... Trees has several locations throughout Vancouver. Has anyone tried their cheesecake, coffee, tea or lunch? Just wonder how it compares with other coffee chains.

The actual products aren't bad but rarely have I seen a more badly managed operation especially the store on Arbutus near where I work-staff turnover has to be seen to be believed.

That Trees has the dubious distinction of being the only food service operation in Vancouver where I've seen/heard a new hire call the manager Mr Fucking Asshole to his face while serving a customer (me).

Changing City · #**2714** Posted **Jun 10, 2021, 4:55 AM**

Another of the closed Starbucks has been leased - the one on the east side of the Main Street SkyTrain station. With two others within sight, it's a reasonably safe bet it won't be Tim Hortons.

hollywoodnorth · #**2715** Posted **Jun 10, 2021, 7:58 AM**

https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/popeyes-chicken-bc-locations

3 more BC Locations

2nd for Abby and Richmond and 1st for Victoria.

WarrenC12 · #**2716** Posted **Jun 10, 2021, 3:34 PM**

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Originally Posted by Changing City

Another of the closed Starbucks has been leased - the one on the east side of the Main Street SkyTrain station. With two others within sight, it's a reasonably safe bet it won't be Tim Hortons.

That's interesting, very curious what it might be. They swapped sides of Main during the great Main St Station renovation, but that side sees what, 10% of the Skytrain traffic? It's amazing how little. They will get a lot more when employees are commuting to the new St. Paul's though.

It's also a "standing room only" location, even pre-COVID.

Changing City · #**2717** Posted **Jun 10, 2021, 3:57 PM**

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Originally Posted by WarrenC12

That's interesting, very curious what it might be. They swapped sides of Main during the great Main St Station renovation, but that side sees what, 10% of the Skytrain traffic? It's amazing how little. They will get a lot more when employees are commuting to the new St. Paul's though.

It's also a "standing room only" location, even pre-COVID.

The one thing missing in the area is pizza, and that doesn't have to have much space for seating. Fresh Slice, or Uncle Fatih's? It seems more likely to be a franchise.

WarrenC12 · #**2718** Posted **Jun 10, 2021, 5:16 PM**

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Originally Posted by Changing City

The one thing missing in the area is pizza, and that doesn't have to have much space for seating. Fresh Slice, or Uncle Fatih's? It seems more likely to be a franchise.

Good call. Hope it's not Fresh Slice, they've gone up in price and down in quality at the same time. UF is great.

MIPS · #**2719** Posted **Jun 11, 2021, 12:28 AM**

Yet they will never outclass Super Great.

Migrant_Coconut · #**2720** Posted **Jun 11, 2021, 1:23 AM**

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Originally Posted by WarrenC12

Good call. Hope it's not Fresh Slice, they've gone up in price and down in quality at the same time. UF is great.

Hold up - Fresh Slice used to have quality?