After months of Coming Soon boards around Lansdowne Centre, Cotti Coffee has officially opened its doors in Richmond — marking its second British Columbia location following a recent launch in Burnaby’s City of Lougheed Shopping Centre. It’s a big moment for coffee lovers, especially those eager to try a brand that’s been generating major buzz around the world.
A Quick Intro to Cotti Coffee
Cotti Coffee is a rapidly expanding Chinese coffeehouse chain that has grown from a new concept in 2022 into one of the largest coffee brands globally. Founded by former executives of Chinese coffee giant Luckin Coffee, Cotti has expanded into hundreds of cities across dozens of countries with thousands of outlets worldwide.
The brand has become especially known for offering quality drinks at extremely accessible prices — in China, many beverages sell for around 9.9 RMB (about $2 CAD) or less, making it a popular everyday choice among locals in a competitive coffee market. Cotti’s menu includes classic coffees like Americanos and lattes, as well as inventive creations such as coconut lattes, oat blends, fruit-inspired drinks, and more, all brewed using 100% Arabica beans.
What’s Happening in Vancouver
The Lansdowne Centre location joins Cotti’s first Greater Vancouver shop at the City of Lougheed Shopping Centre in Burnaby, which opened just two weeks earlier. Locals have been excited for months while Lansdowne’s exterior was transformed with signage — and now that it’s open, you can finally go grab a cup.
App-Exclusive Deals (Limited Time)
For a limited time, downloading the Cotti Coffee AM app unlocks a bundle of coupons, including a one-time use coupon for any drink at just $0.99 — but you must redeem it within one month of claiming the coupon. Alongside this offer, the app also includes four additional coupons that give you 30% off your purchase. Outside of this promotion, most drinks are still very reasonably priced, with many drink items around $5.99 at Canadian locations (pricing may vary slightly by store).
This deal mirrors how the brand has grown in markets like China, where mobile ordering and app rewards play a central role in customer loyalty and affordability.
We’ll be testing this deal ourselves — check out our breakdown and drink picks on Instagram (coming soon!).
Why It Matters
Cotti’s arrival signals the continued diversification of Vancouver’s coffee scene — offering something distinct from the usual chains and local cafés. For fans of affordable specialty coffee, asian-inspired drink innovation, or global coffee culture, this new Lansdowne location is well worth a visit.
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