Smooch Food: Love Letters to Every Bite

I had a decision to make on whether to go out of my way for the limited edition pastries at the Vancouver Croissant Crawl (September 25 to October 4, 2026). We didn't, but we love walking around Vancouver, so it was a good excuse to try a few. This post is my running list of every crawl croissant I try this year, so I'll keep adding stops as I go. First up: three stops, one very long walk, and a whole lot of flaky layers. 📍 Croissant Crawl At-A-Glance: My 2026 Final Lineup Event: Metro Vancouver Croissant Crawl 2026, September 25 to October 4 Elaichi Patisserie (Vancouver) Chai and Cookie Croissant C Market Coffee (Vancouver) Maple Cranberry Pecan Danish, $7.25 Mon Paris Patisserie (Olympic Village) Caramel Roast...

Richmond Centre is one of those malls where the food is easy to miss if you only head straight for the food court. Since we don't drive, we usually arrive by SkyTrain or bus, and we have found that the entrance you walk in through decides what you stumble across first. Some doors lead to a quick coffee or a fresh bakery, while others lead to sushi, bubble tea, or a sit-down meal. So for this 2026 Richmond Centre food guide, I noted which spots sit closest to each entrance, from the Minoru Blvd side to the No. 3 Rd side near Brighouse Station. The food court upstairs is still the anchor of the mall, and I'll walk through it with menus and prices further down. But if you're hungry the moment you step inside, start with the entrance list below to see what's right at your door. 🚪 Find Food by Entrance at Richmond Centre Not sure where to start? Here is what you will find closest to each entrance, so you can grab a bite right after you park o...