I'm surprised to see such low rating. This is no frills. What are you expecting?…read more Staff work hard. Young team and very sincere and courteous. Product mix is good and prices are reasonable.

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!

My favorite season has arrived -- the Vancouver Croissant Crawl Festival! I visited Mon Paris…read morepatisserie in Burnaby. What I got Tiramisu croissant filled with mascarpone/ coffee cream, dipped in white chocolate and dashed with lady fingers and coco powder. There was a lot of, lot of filling! This mascarpone and coffee cream was so delicious! Rich cream nicely paired with dipped white chocolate coating and crunchy lady fingers. Dough was nicely crispy. Wow, I was so amazed the filling amount ! I also got Matcha latte. It was a decent drink. Service was friendly and nice.

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 fun stop while in Vancouver. You can find anything you want at the Granville Island Public…read moreMarket(just like Alice's restaurant). We bought fruit,pastries,home made lemonade and chocolates. Of course we ate them all up! Prices weren't cheap however, we are just visiting so I have nothing to compare them to. Every business was very helpful and didn't rush us. Definitely a go to spot when you are visiting Vancouver!

Granville Island Public Market is one of those classic Vancouver experiences that pretty much…read moreeveryone tells you to do--and now I get why. The market sits on Granville Island, which used to be an industrial area before being transformed in the 1970s into a cultural and food hub. Getting there is part of the fun: you can take a quick water taxi across False Creek, drive, or grab a regular taxi. We went the easy route and arrived by car, but I'd love to try the water bus next time for the full experience. We got there later in the evening on a Sunday, so they closed early and time was limited. Before I even stepped inside, I spotted a vendor making maple candy--the kind that is poured onto ice and rolled up o to a stick. Highly recommend giving this very Canadian treat a try! Inside, it's exactly what you hope for: a lively space packed with vendors--produce, baked goods, prepared foods, local specialties. I had a short must-try list, starting with Lee's Donuts, Siegel's Bagels, and a hunt for Nanaimo bars, the iconic no-bake Canadian dessert named after the city of Nanaimo in British Columbia. Even with little time, it was fun weaving through the stalls and admiring all the products. Since we were visiting during the holidays, there were extra vendors selling arts, crafts, and locally made sweets, which made the whole place feel even more festive. We picked up bottles of maple syrup to bring home as gifts and also tried a few canelés. After we enjoyed our dinner, I stepped outside and took a moment to soak in the view--city lights reflecting on the water, the bridge glowing in the distance, everything calm and picturesque. It was a quiet contrast to the busy market inside and ended the visit on a really peaceful note. Definitely take in the view if you have a minute! Even though we didn't have as much time as I would have liked, it was still a great experience. Granville Island Public Market absolutely lives up to its "must-do" reputation.

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.

Famous Foods has an excellent of selection of niche, organic, and grass fed meats. Prices with and…read morewithout promos are still hard to beat for a local grocer.

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.

I love the variety you get in this Storw. I love the duck…read morespring rolls and different types of fish. I love the yakisoba noodles. It is out of this world, and so easy to make and it has packages of seasoning. I put strips of chicken and lots of asian vegatables in it. However any type of meat/seafood will do. This is one of my favorite store.

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.

This bakery is top tier for the area. It's located on a major intersection but tucked away in a…read moreresidential neighborhood. The place is small, with limited seating. The pastries are delicious and crafted so beautifully. I came here for hot chocolate festival and the flavours were spot on. A tad sweet but it's hot chocolate. I also tried their limited time sticky rice croissant which had all the umami flavours one could want! Texture of the croissant was crunchy, butter and full of flavour. Sadly, the sticky rice texture mixed with croissant was not the best. The service here is great. Staff are friendly. The only downside to this store is the way their line up system works. They have 2 store areas, connected by the till. It's a bit hard to pass through when there are people waiting in line to pay, waiting on line to order, etc. Just a bit of awkward spacing

Finally decided to walk into this cute cafe that i always pass by whenever going to the grocery…read morestore a few steps away. It's always busy but today it looked quiet at random so stumbled in. So glad i finally decided to. Cozy cute cafe where you can study and bring your labtop/ introvert friendly or quick catchup with the girls / cute coffee date etc ... The cafe is currently participating in the hot chocolate festival too but i ordered a matcha latte along with a cruffin apple cheesecake and ooo it was so delicious and bouncy airy. The center had fresh bits of apple and there was a creamy cream cheese filling and you get this texture that's a combo of crossiant and muffin .. if you love apple or even caramel etc i think it would really suit your pallette. I will order some pastries to go next time when i have more time. Staff is super friendly and patient. They handled the loads of questions i had. Super clean place too. Free parking upfront and there's parking downstairs too.