New donut shop from the team behind JJ Bean opens in Vancouver

News of Cartems leaving Vancouver has left a donut-sized hole in our hearts. And while we anxiously wait for Cream Pony to open in the previous Cartems Mount Pleasant location, an exciting new donut purveyor has just opened its doors.Located at Oceanic Plaza (1066 W Hastings St.) is Neate Donuts, a new donut shop from the team behind JJ Bean. However, while the concept may be new to the city, donuts have long been a part of JJ Bean’s history, dating back four generations to when JJ Bean first began.The name JJ Bean (named after John Neate Jr., a.k.a JJ) didn’t come around until it was established in 1996. But before it was JJ Bean, the family operated a coffee and donut shop called Neates Coffee.“After immigrating to Canada in the early 1900s, F.J. Neate (Frank, ‘Gumpy,’ originally from Wales) apprenticed in the coffee roasting trade and in 1945 started Neates Coffee. His wife, Ella (Isabella, ‘Granny,’ a telephone operator from Scotland), made donuts, and together they pedalled deliveries of fresh coffee and donuts around Vancouver,” shared Neate Donuts.Along the way to becoming JJ Bean, coffee eventually became the main focus, and the donuts became a part of the family history.“We discussed introducing donuts for decades, but it wasn’t until Sunwood Square opened in 2021 that possibility became reality,” said Neate Donuts. “If we were going to do donuts, we had to do it right — it’s part of the original legacy, after all.”> > > > > > View this post on Instagram> > > > > > > A post shared by NicoleMareeDesign (@nicolemareedesign)Fast forward to today, and Neate Donuts has softly opened its door. But while the idea of a donut shop might be from four generations ago, the actual donuts are nowhere near that old-fashioned.Particularly, the current limited-edition feature donut is called the Benny and the Donut, which features a poached egg and smoked meat with hollandaise sauce wrapped in malasada dough.But don’t worry, you’ll also find classic glazed donuts, apple fritters, and Boston creams here.Neate Donuts are also produced at JJ Bean’s Sunwood Square and Main Street locations and are delivered fresh daily to all JJ Bean locations (except its Big Bend, Granville Island, and Marine Building locations). You might also like:- Short-lived Vancouver ramen restaurant is now becoming a coffee lab ideal for solo diners- How this Japanese steakhouse became a Vancouver staple for over 50 years- Vancouver's first 24/7 self-serve grocery store is set to open next monthNeate Donuts is currently softly open, with a grand opening scheduled for May 5.To celebrate the opening, Neate Donuts is offering six donuts for $15 and 12 donuts for $24 from May 5 to 8. Then, from May 9 to 10, it is also offering 23 per cent off gift cards, which will be valid at both Neate Donuts and JJ Bean locations.NEATE DONUTSAddress: 1066 W Hastings St., VancouverStill hungry? Discover Dished Vancouver on TikTok

News of Cartems leaving Vancouver has left a donut-sized hole in our hearts. And while we anxiously wait for Cream Pony to open in the previous Cartems Mount Pleasant location, an exciting new donut purveyor has just opened its doors. Located at Oceanic Plaza (1066 W Hastings St.

) is Neate Donuts, a new donut shop from the team behind JJ Bean. However, while the concept may be new to the city, donuts have long been a part of JJ Bean’s history, dating back four generations to when JJ Bean first began. The name JJ Bean (named after John Neate Jr.

, a.k.a JJ) didn’t come around until it was established in 1996.

But before it was JJ Bean, the family operated a coffee and donut shop called Neates Coffee. “After immigrating to Canada in the early 1900s, F.J.

Neate (Frank, ‘Gumpy,’ originally from Wales) apprenticed in the coffee roasting trade and in 1945 started Neates Coffee. His wife, Ella (Isabella, ‘Granny,’ a telephone operator from Scotland), made donuts, and together they pedalled deliveries of fresh coffee and donuts around Vancouver,” shared Neate Donuts. Along the way to becoming JJ Bean, coffee eventually became the main focus, and the donuts became a part of the family history.

“We discussed introducing donuts for decades, but it wasn’t until Sunwood Square opened in 2021 that possibility became reality,” said Neate Donuts. “If we were going to do donuts, we had to do it right — it’s part of the original legacy, after all.” A post shared by NicoleMareeDesign (@nicolemareedesign) Fast forward to today, and Neate Donuts has softly opened its door.

But while the idea of a donut shop might be from four generations ago, the actual donuts are nowhere near that old-fashioned. Particularly, the current limited-edition feature donut is called the Benny and the Donut, which features a poached egg and smoked meat with hollandaise sauce wrapped in malasada dough. But don’t worry, you’ll also find classic glazed donuts, apple fritters, and Boston creams here.

Neate Donuts are also produced at JJ Bean’s Sunwood Square and Main Street locations and are delivered fresh daily to all JJ Bean locations (except its Big Bend, Granville Island, and Marine Building locations). Neate Donuts is currently softly open, with a grand opening scheduled for May 5. To celebrate the opening, Neate Donuts is offering six donuts for $15 and 12 donuts for $24 from May 5 to 8.

Then, from May 9 to 10, it is also offering 23 per cent off gift cards, which will be valid at both Neate Donuts and JJ Bean locations. Neate Donuts Address: 1066 W Hastings St., Vancouver Still hungry? Discover Dished Vancouver on TikTok.