Decently priced selection, every time I go, the staff (mostly young students) seem hard at work…read morestocking the shelves. On the shelves, they always seem to be missing items, but people are also always stocking & there's boxes everywhere lol. Seeing as I don't have this experience at other no frills in the area, I'd guess it's a management thing. Perfectly fine store

I went to the self serve. I put the first item through. This was on September 16,2025 at 1 pm…read more The machine wasn't telling me that i was doing anything wrong but this female employee grabbed me and confused me until she realized that I had not done anything wrong but she was seeing things. If she is cuckoo and sees things that are not happening she is a liability she should not work there ir I will sue next time. Crazy people should not deal with the public. She thought that I had scanned Crave but I had put down the liverwurst. Play the tape. Because I am senior banker and I'll sue. I dont know what's wrong with her but she should work in the warehouse not in a job dealing with the public. And I had complimented this no frills earlier to a friend. Boy was I wrong. I will call the police next time to take ownership of the recording.

We love spicy and tangy food. So we're always in hunt for a spice fix from time to time. Found this…read morehidden gem - it's a snack bar at the back of a Latin American grocery store. It has some classic Mexican street foods. There was a lady at the snack bar who kindly and patiently explained all the different types of food to us and gave us wonderful suggestions. They have two tables, but they kindly brought our food to the table. I personally loved the chicharron! It was loaded with avocado, cheese, cream and spices. Realizing how much we love spicy food, they brought 3 different kinds of hot sauces and chilli oil. My absolute favorite was the habanero hot sauce (not for the faint hearted ) We loved the sweet mangonada drink to balance our spice fix. Tostitolocos was a bit expensive IMO. They don't have prices on the menu display so ask for each item's price before buying. The people were really nice and we were comfortable in the cozy corner of the grocery store. We bought a bunch of Chipotle and hot sauces too. The sauce prices were pretty reasonable. Would definitely come back!

Hands down the most delightful labyrinth of imported foods you will ever find in Victoria. Sooooo…read moremany little rooms that each make their own remarkable impression. The mere act of wandering through the store for an hour equaled the joy of the things we bought (the kind and attentive staff, the hidden piano player entertaining guests with holiday tunes, and the person in a top hat and coat tails opening the door for customers didn't hurt either). A MUST SEE!

What an amazing foodie spot! They have everything you can imagine relating to good food!! And…read moreeveryone who works there is so nice and well informed about the products. Any spice, sauce, balsalmic, chocolate etc etc And it is soo clean! What an awesome store!

Vancouver Croissant Crawl - Caramel Roasted Pecan Croissant Roll…read more Croissant roll filled with light mascarpone caramel cream, dipped in caramel chocolate and caramelized pecans. The size of croissant was much bigger than I expected. It was nice surprise. Filling was very delicious. Marscarpone caramel cream was light, creamy and sweetness level was just right. I loved the topping. Caramel chocolate and caramelized pecan paired perfectly with the filling. Pastry dough itself was ok. It was very buttery, however, I would have liked a bit more crispier. But, this item was still a great item for filling and topping. I felt service could have been a little better.

I usually rate a bakery on the quality of their croissants as these are my go-to order when I…read morevisit. This bakery is in my neighborhood but I hadn't had a chance to visit until recently. On my first visit, I ordered a plain croissant and an almond croissant. Both were perfect in terms of crispy flakiness on the outside and buttery softness on the inside. On another visit, I was shopping for some desserts to take to a friend's place for dinner. The selection here is quite good and they're all so beautiful in presentation. I didn't get to try them but my friend did say they were all very good, especially the cassis one. I'll have to try another time.

A great place to get steps in…read more We kicked off our week by spending the first half of our Monday here. Lots of food choices. A abundance of shops to get souvenirs. There was live music in the middle of the square where there was outdoor seating. We enjoyed a box of donuts while we figured out a brunch game plan. This gem is a must when you're in town.

The Granville Island Public Market is a large walkable market with lots of outdoor space as well as…read moreindoor spaces. With it being so popular, it can get a bit crowded regarding people and parking. It's a common spot to visit and I can definitely see why! There are a ton of food options, small shops, drinks, and random entertainment. While walking through, we saw a magician and an acoustic guitar performer. A lot of the shops we stopped at had quick and efficient service, they must be used to the crowds. My only regret was not being able to fit all of the different foods I wanted to try! If you're visiting with a small party or have a small appetite, definitely look up the different options prior to selecting something. (:

Have you BEEN here? Huge selection of spices and dried herbs, amazing selection of flour types,…read morestuff I have a terrible time finding, and good lord, MORE! If you're on a special diet that requires weird ingredients, give them a shot. Totally worth the effort and time. P.S. They have the ENTIRE line of Sunpic products! Awesome!

Great bike racks! I think these are new and check all of my boxes: visible from the door, the right…read morerack type for maximum security, even a bit undercover. I appreciate that they grasp cyclists are actually an important and disproportionately profitable segment of grocery shoppers (look it up!). Those rack may secure more of my patronage as nearby competitors have not made such efforts. Famous Foods is an institution that has been with us for a long time. Unlike some stores where I think "if I want x item cheap go here", the deals, which can be really good, rotate. This place has a bit of everything but I like the bulk items and have often found myself here on the hunt for something rare in spices or bulk foods but I also have found cheap cuts of meat for a steal in the past.

When searching for high quality in meats, many know about this place... except it seems like me,…read moreuntil just recently. So not wanting to go off to Coquitlam, when I usually go to the big box Korean supermarkets to get good slabs of pork I decided to use the good ol' trusty Yelp app, and somehow this one popped up, also it popped up on the famous google, and many people raved about this place. I knew where this place was, but would not think a second to come here, well that changed in a heart beat after stepping into the joint, the meats are all put out, nice, frozen, well cut, well displayed, and if you want that right thick cut of pork belly (sorry... this isn't for a Chinese cooking thing) and you know you need that Korean cut (you know what I'm talking about) this is the place you come. The sign on the outside made me feel I was back in the pandemic period, but it is understandable as the place (for customer's) is small, so if you are going in, you must make sure that the people in the store are already paying, or you must stand outside. On a few occasions we have had to wait while others were getting their goods, and we have bought their nicely cut (skin off) pork belly, and thinly cut slices of beef for hot pot. The plaza usually has parking as they have a few spots marked for this store. The prices are reasonable, and the meat quality is great, so now this has become my go-to place for meats when I need that right cut.

Not very friendly reception at all. I needed to buy some…read morepork butt for my restaurants. They had no time for me an I felt rushed to get out the door. Sure they have to establish themselves at the new location and everything. In a couple of weeks l will give them another tryout.

Like this little place. I buy some sushi grade fish here. Prices aren't that cheap but they have…read morea good selection of fish. I also like their pickled ginger and salmon. I discovered it on instagram recently and went there to pick up a few things. They have biweekly specials which they post on their facebook page.

Great place to get frozen sashimi! And some unique Japanese grocery…read more There were many frozen sashimi including geoduck, seared bonito, salmon roe, squid, shrimp, also great looking steaks that are relatively inexpensive compared to other retailers. Japanese grocery mostly dried foods and snack is pretty limited. I found dried seaweed, some rice crackers I haven't seen at other stores. The price for Japanese grocery is about the same. This store is pretty small but has lots of potential. The staff were very nice even letting us in before the store opened.

Dumpy old school looking Asian grocery store on Kingsway, just E of Joyce…read more Parking is available on Kingsway, as well as the side streets. I have no idea how they make this place look so dated, considering the business is only a few years old. Looks like something straight out of Chinatown. Definitely has that charm. Most of the store carries dry goods, but there is also a specialty tea and sauce section. They also have the wall of dried herbal stuff, for anyone who wants to make traditional Chinese medicine (tea). Staff are very friendly and chatty. Pretty sure it's a family business, as the kids even have a designated play/homework area in the corner. Pricing is reasonable. I was able to find what I needed without too much difficulty. Good place to check out if one needs the really traditional Asian stuff.

This is a pretty big family ran Chinese herbal store/ quick convenient store. It not only sells…read moreChinese medicinal herbs but also candies, sauces and other food items. The store has good placed outside the store as well. Prices are not bad.

Tasty matcha mochi croissant with rich custardy filling with chewy mochi on the inside. Loved the…read morecontrast with the cookie topping

Vancouver Croissant crawl…read more Apple Oolong Tea Mochi Croissant a Croissant Tart with a layer of our soft Japanese chewy mochi, tartness apple honey jam and creamy flan infused with roasted oolong tea.  There was so much filling! When I picked up , I was surprised the how much heavier compaired with other croissant . A nice surpise! Creamy flan had subtle oolong tea flavor and was very light. I really liked mochi inside. Very soft and chewy and paired with flan so well. And Croissant pastry dough was very crispy and buttery. I really liked the pastry dough. Size was very generous. Unique ingredient.