Top 5 coffee shops in Richmond

Daily Hive reported that % Arabica opened its first permanent Metro Vancouver location at CF Richmond Centre in December 2025, taking over the former Starbucks space. Noms Magazine described the space as having curved grey concrete walls and warm wood slat shelving, with the design feeling like a futuristic cave. Retail Insider quoted founder Kenneth Shoji: "Opening our first permanent Metro Vancouver cafe at CF Richmond Centre is an important step in our Canadian journey."

• “Though compact, the space is minimalist and powerful. The iconic facade stands out within the mall and expresses %Arabica's unique worldview.”

  Daily Hive, Marco Ovies · news · December 2025 (opens in a new tab)

• “The space features curved grey concrete walls that wrap around the bar, warm wood slat shelving, and the iconic glowing '%' logo set into the architecture.”

  Noms Magazine, Jason Yeh · news · December 4, 2025 (opens in a new tab)

• “Opening our first permanent Metro Vancouver cafe at CF Richmond Centre is an important step in our Canadian journey.”

  Retail Insider, Craig Patterson · news · December 10, 2025 (opens in a new tab)

Daily Hive described Miion Cafe, which opened in November 2024, as serving coffee and pour-overs. Noms Magazine wrote that the interior features cozy seating, potted plants, colourful chess sets, and stylish wall art, and that owner Mia sees a cup of coffee as something that can ease anxiety or push people into an energized state.

• “Each cup of Miion coffee encapsulates a chemical reaction, guiding people from the mundane routines of daily life into dynamic new realms of energy and vitality.”

  Daily Hive, Marco Ovies · news · November 14, 2024 (opens in a new tab)

• “The interior features cozy seating, potted plants, colourful chess sets, and stylish wall art creating an inviting atmosphere that's both relaxed and trendy.”

  Noms Magazine, Jason Yeh · news · November 10, 2024 (opens in a new tab)

Photo: Miion Cafe's website

Noms Magazine visited H&A Art Caffe in October 2026, writing that the room has more character than the sleek, minimal cafes that have been opening lately, with plaster orbs dangling from the ceiling and a statue of David holding a coffee cup at the entrance. The cafe is run by fine artists Hamlet Hovakimyan and Arega Grigoryan, who also offer art classes and stay open until 11pm.

• “The room has more character than the sleek, minimal cafes that have been opening lately.”

  Noms Magazine, Jason Yeh · news · October 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Photo: H&A Art Caffe's website

Noms Magazine covered Magpie Coffee in May 2026, writing that this coffee shop at Aberdeen Square offers over 20 fruit-infused americano options. The reviewer noted that the Grape Orange Americano brought a bit more sweetness to the citrus base, rounding out the tartness without covering up the coffee.

• “the grape brought a bit more sweetness to the citrus base, rounding out the tartness without covering up the coffee.”

  Noms Magazine, Jason Yeh · news · May 2, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Photo: Magpie Coffee's website

Noms Magazine visited Prunus in November 2025 and wrote that the space has sharp lines, muted tones, and a modern minimalist layout. The cafe is a coffee shop and tableware showroom, serving classic espresso drinks alongside curated homeware from Japan and China on floating shelves.

• “Sharp lines, muted tones, and a modern minimalist layout that wouldn't look out of place in a design magazine.”

  Noms Magazine, Jason Yeh · news · November 13, 2025 (opens in a new tab)

Photo: Prunus's website