The iconic American doughnut chain Krispy Kreme has officially landed in Vancouver, creating a sugary spectacle that drew eager crowds even before its doors officially opened.
Grand Opening Draws Sweet Anticipation
A day ahead of its grand opening on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, the new Krispy Kreme location at 519 West Broadway handed out hundreds of boxes of free doughnuts to waiting Vancouverites. Social media posts from the shop showed long lines of people clutching the brand's signature slim white boxes, filled with the chain's famous sugary treats.
"We handed out hundreds of dozens (a touch more than we promised!) to everyone who waited near our new café!" the local outpost declared in an Instagram post, capturing the pre-opening excitement.
Golden Tickets Promise a Year of Glazed Goodness
The grand opening on Tuesday came with an even sweeter incentive. The first people in line were promised 12 golden tickets, each redeemable for a free dozen of the iconic Original Glazed doughnuts every month for an entire year. This irresistible offer prompted a lineup that reportedly began forming the night before the shop's official debut.
Unlike the flagship location in Delta, this new Vancouver spot is a smaller-footprint café situated on the busy Broadway commuter corridor. It will not function as a full-scale doughnut production hub. Instead, the Broadway location will receive twice-daily deliveries of fresh baked goods from the Krispy Kreme facility in Delta at 7153 120 Street.
A Long-Awaited Return to the Region
The Delta location, which opened in February 2004, was the first Krispy Kreme to launch in British Columbia and in Western Canada overall. Its opening 21 years ago similarly attracted devoted fans, marking a major moment for doughnut lovers in the region. The new Vancouver shop represents a strategic expansion, bringing the brand's products closer to the city's core.
The successful opening underscores the enduring popularity of the Krispy Kreme brand in Canada and highlights the effective use of promotional giveaways to generate significant buzz and customer engagement for a new retail location.
