Call it a soft serve opening.
Richmondites can rest easy again now that Dairy Queen has reopened in Richmond, after a blizzard of local closures and relocations left them temporarily scrambling for an alternative evening treat.
In March, the long-established City Centre Dairy Queen was forced to move due to redevelopment. It has now reopened at the corner of No. 3 and Francis roads.
“We’re excited to be back,” said owner Rahul Mehta, from the new fast-food restaurant and ice cream parlour.
This summer Dairy Queen also temporarily closed in Steveston as Minato Village shopping centre began its redevelopment.
Mehta said extra electrical work in the shopping plaza stalled his shop’s reopening (planned for May), temporarily leaving customers without “hot eats” and “cool treats.”
In recent years past, Dairy Queen has also closed at Richmond Centre, Terra Nova and East Cambie.
“People have been waiting for a long time for this,” admitted Mehta.
The new location appeared busy on Tuesday afternoon and Mehta said he is planning a grand opening next week.
Despite the new digs, manning the restaurant will be, as always, long-time manager Lynn Hallgren.
