Have you BEEN here? Huge selection of spices and dried herbs, amazing selection of flour types, stuff 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! read more

Great bike racks! I think these are new and check all of my boxes: visible from the door, the right rack 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. read more

Famous Foods - Decent bike parking - Grocery Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Famous Foods has an excellent of selection of niche, organic, and grass fed meats. Prices with and without promos are still hard to beat for a local grocer. read more

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I think the meat section has good quality one for especially health conscious people. Glass fed beef, organic, etc and not extremely pricey. I stopped by buying bulk food to make home made healthy version snickers. I could find all I wanted and a friendly store clerk approached me if I need a help. That was so sweet. read more

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Been many times to Famous Foods. They have a lot of natural, bulk foods. Good - Large selection of harder to find herbs and spices. I like their hibiscus ($7.49 for 100g or $2.99 for 25g) but the 100g bag used to be $5.99. - They have no MSG soup base mixes (beef, chicken and vegetable) - Deli section usually has some meats and cheeses on special - Steaks Bad - Pricey. Organic meats options are crazy. $30.00 for a small, organic chicken read more

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Great experience. Had the obscure spice we were looking for. Wide selection of interesting foods.

I'm really glad this store exists, I love their selection of bulk foods They have good produce, a nice local feel read more

I haven't been to this store in few years and while their selection is interesting their prices are more than other similar stores and not enough stuff was on sale.I'm into gourmet foods so I will go on occasion as they had a few things the others don't have. read more

Famous Foods - My $58 Treat Basket - Grocery Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

My go to store for health food options that compliments well with my daily nutrition and fitness regimen. Remember peeps, it's a lifestyle! You gotta live it for the best benefits. Whole grains of all sorts of varieties, so many that I don't know where to begin with a list. This is one of the most inexpensive places that I know of to get bulk quinoa and steel cut oats, as well as all of the other healthy choice items that you would want in your pantry. I haven't check the prices of brown rice here yet, but I will. I will compare it to Rice World and other places to see how it stacks up. read more

This store has ingredients for everybody. The variety it overwhelming. Nuts, flours, spices, juices, dried and fresh fruits and vegetables, a butcher and deli counter. I always leave with more than I went for . The friendly staff members are knowledgeable and helpful. read more

Love this store. Their spice selection is very nice and lots of organic foods from dry good to fresh meats. They are the original bulk store. Everything is packaged up in the back so no conta read more

I'm in love with this store. They have every spice and flour that you could imagine, most being organic, and a huge selection of nice meats. The produce selection is a little small, but that's ok - they make up for it with such wide selection of flours. I could spend hours looking down all the aisles. I would make this my primary shopping place if it wasn't so far away from me. Also, it's pretty inexpensive too! Gotta love small grocers like this place. Wish there were more that would put Whole Foods and their $17 dollars-for-two-chicken-breasts to shame. read more

Famous Foods - Grocery Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I go out of my way for bulk foods! I don't know if I'll ever need 10kg of quinoa, but it's sure great to know I have the option. With aisles and aisles of reasonable priced spices and grains and cans of beans, veggies and fruits this is the cooks dream! Random items I've needed for certain recipes have been located here: Juniper berries, fenugreek (in large quantities), red quinoa, quinoa flour etc are just the tip of the iceberg. And the selection of organic seems to have grown noticeably. There's a dodgy parking lot out back and "the welcome committee," or possibly their security guard who stands scowling at the door in a green smock. On my most recent visit I felt like I was in her royal highness's palace grounds, trying to evoke an expression from a guard. Nothing, nada, zip and zilch. Maybe next time I'll run amok and see what happens :-p read more

Famous Foods - Famous Foods in Vancouver (by night) - Grocery Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I drive from North Burnaby to shop here. This is my go to store for all things baking and spice related. Any type of flour, sugar, salt or spice is available here in various quantities. Marzipan, outside of the Christmas season? They have it. Gallons of honey? Of course. Special diets? No problem. Haven't heard of it before? They probably carry it. Nuts and dried fruit? You betcha. Meats? Conventional, organic, grassfed, hormone and antibiotic free? Take your pick. Need a rabbit? Duck? Quails? Yup. This is the place, but you better call ahead. The staff are always friendly and helpful. There is parking both in the back lot and along the street. I've never had a problem getting a spot. In fact, the only problem I have here is leaving without buying too much. read more

This rating was purely on today's service. 4 out of 5 stars for the store in general. Been a customer for decades here because I really appreciate the variety of inventory they have: bulk foods, non-medicated and organic meats, soup bones, baked goods, snacks, vitamins etc. Have always received full and courteous service at checkout or when inquiring about product. Not sure if this is Covid related or not but, in the last months, I've found checkout service to be inconsistent, where clerks are sometimes bagging my groceries and sometimes not and rather unattentive. One clerk in particular never bags my groceries, and literally leaves all the items sitting on the checked out area, looking at me blankly while I'm running my card through the machine. Is it because bagging is no longer a required clerk duty due to Covid? If so, then why do most of the other clerks bag my groceries and are cordial? Or perhaps my expectations of this role is unrealistic? read more

Whole Foods for the plebes! The go-to place for spices and almost everything organic, plus your regular offerings. The meats are fantastic! We've never had an issue with any of the organic beef, pork, local lamb, or chicken. And they have sales on these meats, too. Their fresh sausages look great, and Fraser Valley's Gelderman pork sausages are a bonus. Check out the freezer for a good selection of specialty meats (quail, cornish game hens, and pheasant, for example). There's also a small selection of local and imported "fresh" and frozen fish - often good deals on Fraser sockeye when running. The store has a deli counter, some nice packaged cheeses and other dairy products, a huge selection of both organic and regular grains and flour, legumes, cereals, and different rices. Unfortunately, the vegetables are pretty run-of-the-mill, but the specials are always great! A great all-round supermarket offering a healthy alternative for savvy shoppers in #gougecouver! read more

I love this shop. The selection is great! The only way to describe this store is a mini, slightly less cheaper version of Whole Foods with bulk items. You can find all kinds of sugar, flour, gluten free items, cheeses and organic meat. They have a small produce and dairy area. It's well stock and you'd be hard pressed not to find what you're looking for. I believe that they have a rewards program but I'm not sure how it works. I'm going to make more of an effort to shop there more. read more

I'm too cheap to have tried many of their products, but going against Save On Foods up the street, I'd rather trek across kingsway for the selection at Famous Foods. I appreciate the large variety of organic produce and meats, as well as the plethora of canned and boxed options from healthier labels than Kraft. Also, has anyone noticed their utterly bizarre and cumulative selection of local free newspapers? There's way more print publications available her than I ever knew the lower mainland published! read more

Famous Foods is great because: 1. Dry goods. There's nowhere I've found that has a better selection of grains, pulses, flakes, flours, herbs, spices, fruit chips, raisins, seeds, powders, cereals, sugars and tisanes. 2. Odd stuff. Exotic fruit juices, rice bran oil, frozen gourmet crepes and interesting biscuits. 3. Organic everything. They seem to manage to sell a wide range of organic options without making you feel like you're paying through the nose. Whole Food Markets could learn a thing or two in this regard. And much, much more... read more

Famous Foods ... i think i love you. We've only met once, but I really feel close to you already. When you showed me all your gluten free items, that was really personal. I know you have those items because you care and you want me to eat well. I know it's not that you just love me for my money either, because you even offered me some deals on things. After I left you I couldn't help thinking of all the wonderful recipes we will make together. All your alternative flours and ingredients really turned me on. I hope we can see one another on a regular basis now that I have finally found you. Even though you are not close to where I live, I think we can work out a long distance relationship. They say the quickest way to someones heart is through the stomach and you've won my heart. *Ooh! Green Zebra Guide coupon saves you 10% read more

Famous food is our to go store for food staples, they have a great selection of delicious high quality food, organic or otherwise, locally sourced or from abroad. They have an amazing choice of pre-packaged bulk food items, so there's real savings there if you have regular cooking habits, you can order larger quantity too. They are easy to reach and knowledgeable about their products. Sure you can save a bit on some products by going to costo or walmart, but that's a car trip and line ups, but do you really want to drive to a store that has more than 50 people milling about with a deadly virus to save 5$? And of course, being a local business it's great they were able to add delivery so even my elderly parents can get delicious food without the stress of going there. read more

Famous Foods is a lot like that awesome chick you might not quite notice at first as you're distracted by the hot blonde next to her, but once you got to know her, she blows your mind and redefines everything you ever believed was sexy and wonderful. Yeah. That. It's unpretentious but offers so much. There's no posh lighting, no fancy shelf-marketing, no beautiful packaging. Just good products. This is where I go to stock up on my granola, local organic peanut butter, tea, quinoa, and kelp noodles. Their produce has been hit or miss. Usually it's a hit, but occasionally I seem to come when the greens are just not at their freshest and the veggies are a little bruised. Their meats -- I don't buy but noticed they have some less common options like bison. There's always been a parking spot in the small lot next door. Now that I have sold my car, I need to figure out public transit over here. I love Famous Foods. read more

Nice groceries store, the price and variety of the herbs and spices are pretty good compare to those in Granville island. Got some semolina flour for pasta and lumfish caviar for garnishing. Also picked up some juniper berries for stews and stuff. read more

Famous Foods - Nice herbs collection - Grocery Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I love how most of the reviews here read like love letters and I'm tempted to do the same! Famous Foods is one of the best grocery stores in Vancouver. It's small but it's absolutely chock FULL of interesting and very cheaply priced gourmet and exotic items. Obscure spices, an unbelievable variety of rices and beans and grains, tubes and pastes and nuts and chocolate and and and. I could go on and on, but suffice to say that while I avoid the centre aisles at most conventional markets like Safeway and SaveOn the aisles at Famous Foods are packed with interesting things from across the world and are totally worth a visit. I was actually really surprised at the quality of the meat available here, and one of my best finds here has been their beef short ribs. Braise these up and they are absolutely amazing--and I was able to do dinner for 6 for about $13 worth of meat! The prices are far better than any gourmet butcher yet the quality is the same. The only thing I will note is that this isn't what I'd consider a traditional 'bulk food store'. I was anticipating bins and scoops, but Famous Foods actually pre-packages their dry goods. They very handily offer a variety of sizes (ie. 500g, 1kg or 2kg bags of beans, rices, etc) so you can scale up or down in quantity pretty easily as needed. Five stars for Famous Foods. It's worth the hike out from downtown! read more

Can you believe I've never been here until today? I pass by it all the time... I was amazed at their selection of EVERYTHING. Who knew there were so many different types of flour? They also have every single type of spice that you could possibly need, from the common to the most obscure. Nuts, oils of every type, rice, oats, any condiment and their variations that you could think of... It's more than likely that Famous Foods has it. If you can't find what you're looking for, be sure to ask. I saw several staff members helping customers find what they need. The parking lot could use a major rehaul (potholes galore!) but it's free! read more

If you go to Famous Foods, don't take pictures. They do not like it. Trust me. That said, this is a really reliable food source. They stock tons of unusual ingredients. All kinds of flours, nuts, dried fruits and pulses, sugar, cocoa powder, spices, snacks, chocolate, meals and pastes, extracts and emulsions, oils and vinegars, exotic meats, cheeses, produce, baking ingredients galore. Ethnic specialty foods: Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Greek, Russian, Mexican, etc. You name it, they've probably got it. I could sit here all day and tell you what Famous Foods has in store for you and I still wouldn't be finished. A couple of highlights: If you bake all the time, this place will be fabulous for your pocketbook. They sell chocolate at excellent prices, in bulk, and also very inexpensive extracts and flours and sugars like Demerara and Muscovado. They also have a very impressive selection of dried flowers and herbs and spices of all sorts. Lastly, another impressive thing was their meat selection: rabbit, non-medicated chicken, quail and pheasant legs, buffalo, goose, cornish hens, etc. Many of the specialty meats are frozen but they appear to be of very high quality. If you cook, you really have to go here. Good selection, good prices. And like I said, don't take photos. They seem to really be bothered by it. read more

Love coming here to buy groceries. They have a great selection of dry ingredients and spices you wouldn't be able to find at a typical grocery store. Most of the meats are organic, grass fed or non medicated at half the price of stores like whole foods. Only thing is seafood wise they don't have too many options. They also do not use styrofoam to package their meat which I really appreciate. read more

easily one of Metro Vancouver's best grocery stores. If you are in need of a unique spice .... this is where you go! if you want a great selection of both organic and non organic produce and everyday household staples this is where you go. if you want service from an employee who actually likes their job and wants to help you this is where you go. I wish it stayed open a bit longer to say 10 PM and with the growth in the immediate area maybe that will happen sooner than later. if you usually shop at say CHOICES or WHOLE FOODS ... I would suggest you give this place a scope out and you may be surprised by what you find. read more

This store is not in our neighborhood, but it is definitely my go to store for "unique" items. They carry great varities of baking goods, flours, nuts, sugars, cheese, vegetarian products and other things you can only find a Whole Foods, but at a much more reasonable price!! Their bulk section is great! It is all prepackaged, so you are not dealing with dirty utensils laying in the food bins. Great store! Awesome selection!! read more

I grew up in this neighbourhood when my mom used to send me off to Famous Foods to fetch various ingredients for her dish of the day. It's been around for a long time and it's great to see that it's still growing strong. Of couse back in the day, it wasn't as health conscious and organic as it is today which really was simply a reflection of the times. What really impressed me is the wide selection of flour, spices and bulk items in various sizes. No more having to buy a ginormous bag of a particular spice when you only need a couple of tablespoons. They do have the occassional sale item and I was able to nab Liberte plum and fig yogurt (My favourite!) for a thrifty price. I just love the fact that they carry pretty much all your essentials plus the rare specialty items for those more inclined to make exotic dishes so it's a one stop shop. I agree with other yelpers that it can be a little steep for the pocketbook and is not as cheap as , let's say, Donald's but if you're in need of a hard to find ingredient, Famous Foods is famously known to carry it. read more

Oh how I love this store. They have such a vast selection of awesome here people. If I had a car I would shop here all the time. They have a great bulk section! So many flours! So many spices! I love the random things I end up needing upon walking in here. I came in for yams and ended up almost forgetting them. I did get some great curry masala spice and some adorable vegan quinoa pasta though. The staff is always friendly and helpful and for the most part seem like they like being in there almost as much as me. If you have a car, there is free parking in the back. But it's a small lot so bring your A game. 24/30 read more

I can't believe I'm writing a review about grocery shopping. Oh, wait a minute. I love grocery shopping! I'm just sick of feeling ripped off, like I'm paying through the nose for mediocre items. But I don't feel this way at Famous Foods. I recommend shopping here for food items such as meats, baking goods, grains, fancy flours. I'd suggest shopping elsewhere for toiletries and household stuff. They offer a nice selection of quality meats, cheeses, bulk grains/flours, and produce (organic available), and always have cheap deals on pasta/gnocchi and passata sauce.They also carry a decent range of Mexican food products. To name a few: Mexican cheeses such as panela, hot sauces, horchata mix, canned peppers, refried beans, tortillas (flour and corn),abuelita hot chocolate etc etc etc. This weekend my boyfriend asked if they sell masa (we love our handmade tortillas), which they didn't. But I get the feeling that if we asked, they'd get some in for us. One time I was asking about the puff pastry. I'm from Australia, and the packaging looked different to what I'm familiar with (rolled instead of sheets). It wasn't a big deal, but the man even went so far as to open a package for me, so I knew what to expect. I often see men in the meat section assisting customers, answering questions, offering advice and offering to cut meat for them. Famous Foods is a great store. I love the little old shopping carts they have there - they're almost like those mini carts for toddlers, but for adults!I am still such a kid at heart and this makes me feel so happy and excited to tear up the supermarket aisles. Go there and see for yourself. read more

This store has much of what a person needs, although the layout is a bit odd (produce is past the till...) but it works. But I cannot warm up to this store. To tell the truth that's not the fault of the staff, it feels like it comes from the customers "we're so cool, we shop at Famous right here in our own neighbourhood where we all know each other." Worse than the Drive for smugness; odd, that. But clean, well-kept, well-stocked, near-dated milk conscientiously marked down, and a selection that includes, well, everything. You do have to make a conscious effort to remember to go here, because you rarely just "happen to be going by." I'm pushing myself to remember to make the effort more often whenever I am driving home via Knight St. The cashiers deserve special mention because even if you bring your own bags, they will take them from you and do your packing for you. THIS is what I miss in all the stores on the Drive, where the staff are generally too conscious of their "equality" to pack groceries for you. Heck, even at Choices the staff will sooner take a moment to zone out than put your last couple of apples in your bag while you commune with the Interac machine. So for all the times the customer service is disappointing in other stores, the Famous cashiers deserve credit for this. And, easy street parking if one doesn't want to brave the parking lot. read more

Amazing! I can't wait to shop here again! Famous Foods got me really excited about cooking again. They have pretty much everything you could possibly want (except worcestershire sauce, as far as I could tell), including super obscure ingredients. They have a ton of flours great for gluten-free baking, and offer most things in bulk sizes for great prices. I came here on Saturday to pick up some pork and was really impressed with the quality and price of the meat. Organic, non-medicated meat! Lots of things I ended up buying were staples that were cheaper than even some places on the Drive. I picked up some arborio rice for risottos for about 50 cents to a dollar cheaper than at Dollar Grocers (for the exact same package). Produce looked good. Excellent variety of spices (ground or whole). I kept wandering around the store exclaiming "oh they have THAT? I need that!" We're definitely coming back. Only downside: their parking lot is tiny and cramped. read more

I had about half an hour to kill and we were in the neighborhood, so after browsing yelp, I decided to check out this grocery store. According to the reviews, it had a superior spice selection? We went in and I noticed that they have a lot of obscure items. Many different types of flours, dried chillies (habanero, arbol, ancho, guajillo, cascabel, mulato) and the famed spice selection. With packages of items like marshmallow root, motherwort and slippery elm powder, it kind of made me feel like I was shopping to brew a potion. As someone who likes to cook new recipes and sometimes has trouble finding the ingredients in the generic supermarkets, I can definitely appreciate a store with so much selection! read more

I love this store. It's local, it's got everything I need, the people are helpful and nice. It's awesome. The selection of gluten-free flours and alternatives is amazing. Beware, though. I have been told that the Westpoint Naturals flours are not certified. They always have non-medicated meat available, which is important to me. And lots of organic meats, cheese, produce and dairy. The prices aren't cheap, but you are paying for good quality and to shop at a locally owned store. The prices aren't that high if you compare to a shop like IGA or Stongs. Even better for some items. The bulk stuff is a great deal. I think what I like most is that I can get in and out of this place in a relatively quick amount of time. It's not huge, it has what I am looking for and lines are short. Done and done! read more

We like shopping here. They have a good selection of meats at somewhat reasonable prices. I like that they carry organic and non medicated meats. They also carry a huge selection of spices that you can't find in most places. Flour selection is also good. It's a hole in the wall and sometimes parking can be difficult. They take all credit cards. read more

I love love love this supermarket! It's full of interesting culinary treats that you can't find anywhere else in Vancouver. Yesterday I stocked up on groceries galore including a delicious sesame vanilla Halva treat, various cheeses, and an abundance of fruit and vegetables. This is definitely the best place to come if you need an obscure herb or spice or if you want to stock up on bulk items. Also available are some hard to find yoghurt brands, organic groceries, and personal care products. read more

Famous Foods is my go to place for things I can't find in the regular grocery store like xantham and guar gum for my gluten free baking needs! Also, different flours like spelt, etc. I wouldn't go 'grocery' shopping here as I find most of the items overpriced, but for specialty items I can't find anywhere else (hello chipotle powder!!) I come here. read more

Famous Foods, is an unexpected find on a street such as Kingsway. Don't know if I agree with the reviewers who call this a 'small' grocery store. May be smaller compared to the large grocery chains, but this ain't your neighborhood corner store. They sell a wide variety of groceries, spices and bulk products. Special about them is the variety of organic, non-medicated and local choices in the meat department. Also special are the not outrageous prices. Not Costco, but then again, you are shopping with the satisfaction of a clear(er) conscience and a healthier tummy. Give it a visit, think you'd like what you see. (Free parking at back). read more