This kind of reminded me of Cash n' Carry in Seattle, which I think has a different name now but…read morewas a place I shopped regularly when I lived there. The ambiance is pretty industrial but it has stuff that you need in sizes that you want. The prices were hit and miss but overall, I liked it and will shop there when I'm in town.

I'm not a big fan of Real Canadian Wholesale Club…read more This place is trying to be Costco but they are not making the grade. Yes, they are a wholesale store but they don't have a great selection and they don't have very good quality produce. Costco has the best meat and some of the best produce in the city and Real Canadian Wholesale Club just can't compete. I also find that this place is not very clean. I understand that's a wholesale warehouse type of building but I still felt dirty when I left it. My advice: Skip Real Canadian Wholesale Club and head to Costco!

Lots of beautiful stemware and bar tools. A bright, clean…read morespace. The proprietor was very knowledgeable. The balloon stem I was after is $13 each. Will be great for Aperol spritzers. It's almost Summer sippin" time!

I have been dealing with Bilotta Foods for over 15 years! They have great products and a good…read moreselection to choose from. The service is always top notch and they stand behind what they sell. I bought a Ranchilio espresso machine well over 7 years ago and other than regular maintenance, I have not put anything further into this machine. It is amazing for a home brew system! I don't know why you would deal anywhere else other than Bilotta!

From the owner: We Specialize in Sales and Service of Coffee Equipment.read more

I live close to this business and have driven past it for years. I didn't really think it was a…read moreretail distributor or open to non-business customers so I never dropped in. Recently in the last year I notice signs that said "Open to the Public" so I decided to drop in. Monica likes going to HESCO in the north side for her kitchen supplies but the only problem is that it is only open during normal business hours Monday to Friday. Alberta Food Equipment has similar hours but since it is on my drive to and from work I sometimes have the opportunity to stop in. I've been in a few times now, and brought my Mom with me on one trip. They have some great items that you would be hard pressed to find in most retail kitchen shops. If you are looking for some industrial grade items or just something you can't find in a normal retail kitchen store this may be the place for you!

I started going here about 12 years ago when I moved into Old Strathcona. Back then, I found this…read morestore to be dingy and disorganized. I could not stand the long lines at the registers, so I quit going. Yesterday, curiosity got the better of me. I noticed they spruced things up a bit and I wanted to see for myself. I asked a staff member if I needed a membership because it had been so long since my last visit, I wasn't sure if things had changed in that area. Happily, I didn't need one and I just picked up a couple of things. Produce mostly. I was pretty happy with what I saw, but they still try to hock their near-expired meats and veg on certain racks. It looks disgusting. Overall, it sure is a lot cleaner and brighter inside. At 3:30 pm, I did not have to wait long to pay. I think I'll be back in the very near future.

Superstore Warehouse requires no memberships to come in and purchase . There is no one there…read moreverifying receipts when you walk out either. The store has a variety of cooking / baking and kitchen needs. From home cooking to restaurant / buffet equipment ( I even noticed they sell hot dog machines !! ) . The meat / deli bulk fridge is well stocked as well. I usually buy the bigger cuts of beef and pork because during the time I spent at home I learned how to cut them into meal portions ( thanks YouTube ). I actually save quite a bit of money when I buy in bulk. The freezer section has a lot of different products - not just your normal frozen chicken / beef. The seafood area is also well stocked with a lot of choices. Sadly Edmonton does not really have a fresh fish market. Lots of frozen pies and cakes as well. One thing I also like here is the wide selection of spices and dried goods . I use a lot of spices when I am cooking . Spice is the variety of life isnt it? There is also a wide variety of drink crystals, syrups and other choices. Once i have loaded up, off to the tills. Due to covid, you have to stand at a spot on the floor and wait your turn but the wait is never too long. While you wait they tease you with racks of candy and snacks.. tempting though. The one thing I like is bagging my own groceries. It always amazes me how much I can actually put into one plastic bag vs staff who pretty much insist on using far too many bags. I dont really care the loaf of bread is sitting on top of a carton of eggs. A few bags later, I am stocked up for awhile and dont have to go back to get more every second week or so. I love how the staff there wear t-shirts that say " be kind ". How sad we have to tell people to behave themselves.. but then again there are some that just feel better yelling at staff . Good store if you want to stock up for a long time.. worth going just before winter so you dont have to go out in minus 40. Yea there are things that are slightly more expensive than other stores but the idea is to buy in bulk and stock up. Definitely worth going for your bulk needs without having to buy a membership.

I recently went to Barb"s Kitchen Centre to purchase more spices and found they are offering their…read moreclasses again! The format has changed and I loved it. I took the Advanced Bread Making class and it was great! We are split into teams and everyone makes a different style of loaf (or whatever it is that you are learning that day). You can walk around and see what everyone is doing and Celeste, the owner, is guiding you. At the end everyone shares in a family style meal with usually something additional that Celeste made. No clean up just good chats and good food. Take the recipes home and try them out. And if you're considering buying a big ticket item this is a great way to try out some of the machines cause we used so many of them so what a great way to try before you buy! The classes are in the evening so there is no worry if other people bugging staff. Be prepared to stay a little late since we are learning and then enjoying a meal. Totally worth it.

This was my first time at the store as I needed to find citric acid and when I searched it on Yelp…read moreI found people mentioned Barb's Kitchen Centre as a place to check for it. So I walked in and this store is amazing! First the staff were very friendly, everything was very clean and sanitized was provided at the front. There were lots of pots and pans and utensils. All sorts of cooking gadgets, storage gadgets, and baking pans. In the back of the store there is a pantry section, this is where I found the citric acid I needed. They have tons of spices and baking ingredients plus more in the pantry. I found the prices on these items quite reasonable considering this is a smaller local business that is family owned. The aisles were large as well! I highly recommend you check this place out if you're looking for any specialty items or neat gadgets or the next time you want to bake something! Barb's is a must shop!