Food Courts in Vancouver, BC

“A great food court. Many options, and tons of seating! Definitely could handle large groups eating from different establishments located in the food court if ordered in advance.

Great place for a quick bite to eat while touring the waterfront.

Peace ✌🏻“

“Food is really tasty, this place is a hidden gem for sure. Only issue is the portion size is a bit small, but the char siu slices are quite large, and I like that the broth doesn’t leave you thirsty afterwards. The noodles are super thin if you’re into that type.“

“Absolutely love this food court - I've eaten at basically every restaurant in the food fair and they're all above-average, especially for a food court, and Broye is a welcome addition as the resident coffee shop.

The Persian place (Tops Chef Persian) isn't getting nearly enough love, so I'm going to call it out specifically. Their chicken rice bowl is soooo filling and has so much veg in it and is only $12, which is shockingly affordable for 2026. I'd fully expect to pay like $18 for it most places (and it'd still be a great deal). Strong recommend.“

“Miyamae Sushi 宫前寿司 is one of the few stores that can serve food on paper plates, instead of in containers that look like non-biodegradable plastic, although miso soup and tempura sauce still came in a plastic cup with recycling label at the bottom. The #5 tofu bento is vegetarian, and serving is decent for its price! Owners (older lady + man) can speak mandarin. Other stores offer great value as well. The brown paper container such as used by Bento King 便當專賣店 come with a layer of wax, which I’m not sure is biodegradable. The food court itself does not have a recycling bin or a bin for compostable waste; everything goes into the same trash.“

“You will need to swipe your membership card to order now. This store has the outside eating area with bar height tables, which is convenient for cart-parking next to your table and doggie friendly. We have to wait 20 minutes during lunch hours on weekend to get our hot dogs and one piece of pizza. Noted the fries price has increased.“

“Legitimate carnitas. Like straight off the beach at a food truck with a bottle of cerveza from a cooler and a bag of salsa to toss on your taco while sitting on the beach kind of legit.
Nothing like it exists in Vancouver; if you want a really authentic Mexican carnitas just go here.
Magnifco, muchos gracias amigo.“

“I’ve wanted to visit an actual Bubble Waffle Café ever since encountering them at the Richmond Night Market. I recall being quite taken by their strawberry-flavoured bubble waffle at the time and, upon learning that they had brick and mortar locations, added them to my “must try” list of restaurants. That was in 2017. Up until fairly recently, I’d assumed there were only a couple locations in Richmond and nothing more. Imagine my surprise, then, when I visited their official website and saw that they currently have 19 locations across the Greater Vancouver Area . . . a few of which are in areas I frequent with some regularity. How the heck did I fail to notice this before? Oh well! At least now I didn’t have to go all the way out to Richmond just to try Bubble Waffle! What I find interesting is that I was only introduced to Bubble Waffle a few years ago, yet it’s been in Richmond since at least 2011 and has expanded in strides over the last near decade. Specializing in Hong Kong street foods, the Bubble Waffle Café menu highlights and features a number of tantalizing snack and combo options: Curry fish ball, twist potato, rice rolls, stinky tofu, noodle combos, Hong Kong-style waffles, bubble waffles and teas. One of the big attractions of Bubble Waffle Café is the soup combos because you can create your own bowl of noodles with any combination of soup base, noodle type and (two) toppings. Many in Vancouver’s food blogging community – Foodology, Dennis the Foodie, Gastrofork, Picky Diners and Foodgressing – have spoken favourably of the soup combos as offering great value for money, which typically clock in at around $12 to $15. For a quick lunch, that’s a pretty decent value for sure. That said, the Bubble Waffle Café name is actually kind of curious, if you think about. When I first spied a brick and mortar location just off Steveston Highway, I wondered what they had beyond bubble waffles. Naturally, I assumed it would be a dessert-themed place; so, to learn that soups and other savouries rounded out the menu versus Asian desserts was rather surprising. In fact, the bubble waffle is more of a side item than anything else. I know, mind blown! Anyway, I found myself in Vancouver’s bustling City Square Shopping Centre where there just so happens to be a Bubble Waffle Café kiosk. I figured this would be a good time to finally scratch this restaurant off my “must try” foodie list. It’s obviously very popular with the lunch crowd as there was a bit of a line, even during a pandemic. When it was finally my turn, I decided to keep it light. I ordered the fried shrimp ball, original bubble waffle, and an iced lemon tea. My total bill was a very respectable $12, so I definitely can’t argue about the price. Overall, I enjoyed my light meal. The shrimp balls were plentiful (8 of them), had a nice exterior crunch and tasted fresh. I should note that I saw many of the food bloggers comment that they liked the shrimp balls BUT wished it came with sauce for an added note of flavour. I guess Bubble Waffle listened because my shrimp balls did come with a delightful sauce which, thankfully, did not overpower the delicate flavours of the shrimp. I also very much enjoyed the original bubble waffle. The parts around the “bubbles” were crispy while the bubbles themselves were soft; thus, you’re given two lovely textures in a single bite. Now, I’m not sure if it’s just my imagination, but it seemed like the bubble waffle offering here was much larger – more generous – than what was had at the Richmond Night Market? Finally, the iced lemon tea was okay, but I did find it overly sweet for my taste. FOOD: 3/5 SERVICE: 4/5 VALUE: 4/5 RECOMMENDATION: While I enjoyed the food, the magic of the bubble waffle seemed to dissipate without the raucous environment of the Night Market as backdrop. I’d return to a Bubble Waffle Café again, but would probably go for one of the soup combos next time. Recommended. PS: If you found this review helpful in any way please consider hitting the "helpful" button!“

“A great addition to Lonsdale Quay! Highly recommend their bowls and salads!“

“The coffee is a kind of bitter water
we drink to remember we are awake.
With a large chunk of chocolate chip cookie,
or a small slice of cheesecake
adorned with strawberries,
bring a touch of sweet—

just like the smiles and greetings from the canteen staff,
in a busy, busy,
raining Monday evening.

We do not come here
for the flavor; we come here for the warmth, for the steam
that rises from silver trays,
for the quiet pact we all make
to keep going, together.“

“This is one of the three conventional first year dining halls on UBC campus, and it is solidly alright.

They always offer a very wide selection of food at their various different stations including different types of pizza, burgers, pasta, and spins on traditional Mexican, homestyle, and Asian cuisine. They have all of this along with quite the yogurt/salad bar assortment + desserts and drinks.

Unlimited food with so many options is definitely a benefit, but some choices can be subpar at best and I noticed readily accessible protein options (primarily meat) are not always available.

My go to "clean" options (download nutrislice to be sure, but don't expect to see nutritional facts posted publicly ANYWHERE) that also taste pretty good include the sesame chicken salad with a hard boiled egg, any of their salmon meals, or a simple yogurt bowl.

It may be difficult to eat here everyday, but sometimes there are hidden gems and the staff never disappoint. This is why they deserve an absolute minimum of 4 stars :)

Vegetarian options: Lots of good vegan and vegetarian options for both dessert and main courses!“

“I came here for dinner in my first year at UBC almost everyday, because it’s probably the best dining hall out of the three. The food was very consistent. My recommendations: butter chicken from Square Kitchen, fried rice from Custom Kitchen, and the occasional dim sum on weekends. There used to be serious health safety issues with bugs being found in the food, so be careful of that“