Your next trip on transit could include something new: a delicious bite from a local food truck! We’ve launched a new initiative to bring convenient, local, and unique food options to transit hubs across Metro Vancouver, starting with Metrotown Station in Burnaby.

We’re kicking things off with Chickpea, a beloved Vancouver-based Mediterranean restaurant offering mouthwatering vegan and vegetarian eats. Their food truck is taking up residence outside the east entrance of Metrotown Station (near 62 Central Blvd.) Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and on some weekends.

Whether you’re heading to work, coming home, or meeting friends, you can now grab a tasty plant-based meal on the go, all without leaving the station area.

Meet the first truck: Chickpea

Chickpea is no stranger to the street food scene. What started as a humble food truck in downtown Vancouver quickly grew into a community favourite, now with a storefront on Main Street and a regular presence at local festivals, farmers markets, and breweries.

Known for its vibrant, feel-good food, Chickpea brings a mix of Mediterranean-inspired, fully plant-based dishes to the table —  err, transit. Think falafel, creamy hummus, bold spices, and creative twists on comfort food classics. Their menu features unexpected favourites like crispy chickpea fries, Mediterranean-inspired hot dogs and burgers that will surprise even the most devoted meat lovers.

The team at Chickpea is passionate about sustainability, community involvement, and making wholesome food accessible to all.

At Metrotown, you’ll find Chickpea’s full food truck menu available, along with mobile ordering so you can skip the line and pick up your meal on the move. Before heading out, we recommend checking the Street Food App to confirm the truck’s live location and operating hours, as schedules may change.

Why we’re doing this

This program is part of a larger effort to make transit hubs more vibrant, people-friendly places while exploring creative, new revenue opportunities. We’re reimagining the spaces around our system as more than just places to pass through, but as destinations where customers can connect, relax, and enjoy what their city has to offer.

By working with local vendors like Chickpea, we’re also supporting small businesses while introducing our diverse customer base to unique food offerings. This initiative is just one of the many ways we’re looking to enhance the customer experience.

What you need to know

📍Where: East entrance of Metrotown Station (near 62 Central Blvd)
🍴Vendor: Chickpea, plant-based Mediterranean food
🕙 Hours: Monday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. (subject to change; check Street Food App for updates)
📱 Ordering: In person or mobile ordering available for pickup

💡 Reminder: Please enjoy your food before or after your transit trip. Help us keep the system clean by refraining from eating on board.

Planning your visit? Use our Trip Planner to find the easiest route to Metrotown Station. Bringing the whole crew? Great news, kids 12 and under ride free every day, so make it a family outing!

What’s next?

Hungry for more? We are too! We’re already looking at ways to expand this program to include more local food trucks and new locations throughout the region.

Have a food truck you’d like to see at a transit hub? Apply to join the program here.

Stay tuned to this space and follow us on social media to be the first to know where the next food stop might pop up.