Richmond Public Market is a two-storey indoor market on Westminster Highway packed with grocers, seafood counters, bakeries, and a food court built around Asian cuisine. It draws locals for weekly grocery runs and visitors chasing an affordable, low-key alternative to the crowds at nearby Richmond mall attractions. The ground floor covers produce, meat, and specialty grocery, while the second floor is almost entirely food stalls and small eateries serving dishes from across China, Vietnam, Taiwan, and the Philippines.
Quick Info
- Address8260 Westminster Highway, Richmond, BC V6X 1A7
- HoursOpen daily, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Individual stalls may open or close earlier.
- Phone(604) 821-1888
- TransitAbout two blocks from Canada Line Brighouse Station
- ParkingAdjacent parkade plus street parking; fills up on weekends
- PaymentMany stalls are cash-only; an ATM is available on the second floor
- AccessibilityWheelchair accessible, with an elevator to the second floor
Ground Floor Grocers and Fresh Market
The ground floor is where regulars come to shop. Stalls sell fresh produce, seafood, and meat side by side with bakeries, dried goods, and imported snacks, most priced well below the big grocery chains nearby. The layout is dense and a little maze-like, with narrow aisles that reward slow browsing rather than a quick sweep. Vendors here tend to specialize, so a stall focused on greens sits next to one built entirely around barbecue meats or house-made noodles.
Because the market caters heavily to a Chinese, Vietnamese, and Filipino customer base, shoppers looking for specific regional ingredients often have better luck here than at a standard supermarket. Signage is mixed between English and Chinese, and staff at most stalls are used to helping newcomers pick items out.
Second Floor Food Court
Upstairs, the market shifts almost entirely to food. Dozens of small counters serve everything from hand-pulled noodles and rice rolls to Taiwanese fried chicken and Vietnamese pho, most in the range of ten to twenty dollars a plate. Seating is shared and casual, arranged in a central area surrounded by the stalls, so it works well for a group where everyone wants something different.
Lines build quickly around lunch and dinner on weekends, and popular stalls sometimes sell out of specific dishes by mid-afternoon. Arriving earlier in the day, or on a weekday, generally means shorter waits and a full menu to pick from.
Specialty Shops and Stalls
Beyond groceries and food, the market holds a rotating mix of smaller shops selling homewares, phone accessories, herbal remedies, and gift items. These tend to change over more than the grocery and food stalls, so the exact shop lineup varies visit to visit, though the overall character of the market stays consistent.
The building itself is unassuming from outside, tucked into Richmond Town Centre near the Canada Line, and easy to miss for anyone not already looking for it. Inside, the pace is unhurried compared to the malls a short walk away, which is part of the draw for people who visit regularly.
Bring cash. Most food stalls and many ground-floor grocers do not accept cards, and while an ATM is available on the second floor, having cash ready speeds things along, especially during a busy lunch rush.
Weekend parking fills quickly. Arriving before noon or using the Brighouse Canada Line station and walking over avoids most of the hassle.
A dense, unpretentious market where the food court alone is worth the trip, and the grocery stalls give a real sense of Richmond’s everyday food culture.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The market is open daily from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Individual stalls and shops set their own hours within that window, and some close earlier than the market as a whole.
Not entirely, but the majority of individual stalls, especially in the food court and among ground-floor grocers, accept cash only. An ATM is available on the second floor for anyone who needs it.
The market sits roughly two blocks from Canada Line Brighouse Station, making it an easy walk for anyone arriving by SkyTrain from Vancouver or the airport.
Yes, there is an adjacent parkade along with street parking nearby. Parking gets tight on weekends and around mealtimes, so arriving earlier in the day makes for an easier visit.
The second-floor food court leans heavily Asian, with stalls serving Chinese, Vietnamese, Taiwanese, and Filipino dishes. Noodles, rice plates, dumplings, and bubble tea are all easy to find, generally for less than twenty dollars a plate.
Plan Your Richmond Visit
Richmond Public Market pairs well with a wider day out in the city, from waterfront parks to its wider dining scene.
See the Richmond Guide