We came to Granville Island this afternoon to do our big shop and support local businesses when we…read morecame and re-discovered The Grainry. We'd last visited about a year before in search of authentic Portuguese piri-piri (which they have, FYI) and decided it was time to restock the spice collection at home with all of this home cooking. While the shop is closed to customers as a precaution against COVID-19, the staff were extremely attentive, friendly and helpful in helping find products or giving recommendations as I wasn't sure what we needed to restock. I'm pretty sure it was the owner helping me out (as he seemed to do the buying for the shop) - it was awesome as he's clearly a foodie and passionate about using the best quality ingredients. He gave me about 5 different suggestions for different spices to use on steaks, beef and chicken all based on some of his favourite combinations. We tend to go for more Latin and Iberian cuisines, so it was cool getting new ideas on how to incorporate Middle Eastern and North African flavours! We only ended up buying a couple of staples this time (onion powder, garlic powder, green oregano, chiles de árbol and liquid smoke), but we're planning on looking in our cupboards and going back to restock in a couple of days with a comprehensive list. We're happy to support small local businesses, and we're happy to add The Grainry to our repertoire. Super friendly, knowledgable staff, great selection of products with new stuff coming in all the time, and the prices are totally reasonable. Definitely check it out! My only constructive feedback would be that, since customers can't go into the shop at the moment, to have a full list of products both on their website and available to look at onsite. Most folks may already know what they want when they come, though I think there are a few of us who get inspired by what we find! :)

Great Selection of Grains and Spices clearly marked and priced. Prices are Market Driven so if you…read morewant it they got it and if you need it you will pay for it. Now on to why I am a Fan. The Owner has a Dark and Biting Sense of humor. The Owner has earned the right to broadcast his opinions from behind his cash register. Yes you can buy the same stuff in little packages form Whole Foods but you never get the Owners take on why David Petraeus's must resign from his CIA posting regarding his extramarital affair Then on to what Bill Clinton was precisely guilty of. You would never get this prospective for Whole Food market staff. Check this place out!

Unfortunately I will not be coming back after several incredibly rude interactions with particular…read moreemployees that have a track record of awful service.

I still remember the original store, Galloway's decades ago on Robson Street. Now renamed Goodway's…read more(due to new owner), it is still the same decades later with quality products and great customer service. As soon as you walk in, you can smell the array of spices sold here. You'll find an ample variety of nuts, grains, flours, & imported items. If you are needing a specific spice or ingredient to make that special dish, this is the place to go. This place has ingredients for all types of cooks including gluten-free, vegans, vegetarians, etc. The staff is helpful and friendly. They have different store hours (see attached photo). They are located on Sixth street in New Westminster (just across the street from Royal City Centre Shopping). There's parking on the street or just as easy, park in the Royal City Shopping Centre for free. Exit at the doors near the food court and Goodway's is across the street.

So glad Granville Island Market has an olive oil tasting store! I love how they have a wide…read moreselection of different olive oils and that the cashier was ultra nice. She was so patient and kindly let me sample a ton of different olive oils! While I was tasting she gave me detailed information on each one and how it was made. I would recommend the Tuscan Herb or Lemon! The Goods: - Wide array of different olive oil flavors - Excellent customer service - Free samples!!! - Resonable prices - Cute packaging for gifts Aiight: - As a tourist, I wanted to bring back gifts to my friends that said "Made in Vancouver" but I was a bit confused because in the back of the bottles stated "Made in California". I live in CA so it did not feel as unique to the area as I thought it would be. Aside from that, still delicious! Whaaack: - None Whereabouts: Located on the left side of Granville Island Market

This is my first time coming to this place and I really like it a lot. The place is clean and the…read morestaff are knowledgeable and friendly. They carry a variety of olive oils and balsamic vinegars with a detailed description of each one. Bonus that they have a tasting bar. The price is reasonable from $14 for 200 ml, $23 for 375 ml, and $36 for 750 ml.

I am a big fan of South China Seas at Granville Island and I actually went all the way to this…read morelocation from the west side to see what they had to offer. I found this shop in an unlikely place in the middle of a housing neighbourhood near Commercial Drive. The shop is quite small to my surprise but that's probably because I didn't see the kitchen. It's well stocked with uncommon spices and herbs such as fresh galangal and fresh green peppercorns and other rare ingredients. They also sell paella kits, mortar and pestle, cookbooks and more. However, I find the selections very similar to the Granville location and there's really no incentive for me to travel all the way to Victoria Drive. But if you live in the east side, this is great place for people to get a hold of ingredients they've never tried before without having to squeeze their car into the already crowded Granville Island. Pop some galangal into soups or use coconut water in your stew. Life is indeed too short for boring food.

Cute, clean shop with awesome service and a great selection of exotic ingredients from all over the…read moreworld. Came here in hopes of finding a few hard-to-source chiles for an enchilada sauce; left with two bags full of amazing imports. Mexican cheeses, fresh and dried chiles, corn tortillas, hot sauce, tomatillos -- this place is paradise. Even better, the woman behind the till (owner perhaps?) was super knowledgeable and loaded us up with some extra freebies of produce she couldn't sell. We will be back!

A friend recommended this place for tofu pudding, so I visited yesterday and tried several things!…read moreI picked up their sprouted tofu pudding, stone-ground sesame paste, a salad, and their ginger salad dressing. The tofu pudding was silky and the ginger syrup had just the right sweetness. The owner suggested warming the sesame paste with a bit of water -- it was good, though I personally prefer a stronger sesame aroma. The salad was fresh and the dressing was delicious -- gingery, refreshing, and made with organic carrots. After chatting with the owner (who speaks Cantonese), he gave me a fruit enzyme drink to try for free -- it tasted almost like kombucha! They carry a lot of organic items and have been in business for almost a year. If you're into clean and healthy eating, this place is definitely worth a visit!

The organic tofu pudding is super smooth and fresh. $7.99 for a small and $12.99 for a large. I've…read morebought the tofu pudding multiple times now, everyone's a big fan- especially of the ginger brown sugar syrup. They offer lots of free samples of their other products like black sesame desert and their enzyme drink.

Best saffron FRESH nuts available anywhere!! Amazing fruit…read moreand nut blends . Tea? Yes they have tea. AND reasonably priced! Arrives quickly! I love Ayoub's

Every once in a while you stumble upon a gem of a place and can't believe what You're seeing…read more.. If You're into dried fruit, assorted and different types of nut fruit and terrific flavors from around the world then THIS is the place for You.. Tried their Roasted and slightly salted cashews, Roasted and slightly salted Almonds, Roasted and slightly salted Pistachios, Roasted and slightly salted Corn Nuts, Turkish Delight Candy, Turkish Figs.... Every one of the items was DELICIOUS.. The shop has varieties of food have never seen or tasted.. The people who own and run the shop are SUPER NICE !! Most Definitely coming back to try more...

Best caramel corn in town, $8 for a bag and it's a HUGE bag. Very addictive, beware!…read more Will go back to try their other flavours (kettle corn, Chicago mix, and cheddar flavours available)

This is the best, best popcorn I have ever had, at a price that can't be beat. Family run, they'll…read moreremember your order(okay, so I buy it way more than I should) and hand it to you with a smile.

Super convenient location at Brentwood Mall with lots of products available. There are many…read morepre-made food available as well as regular groceries. There's a really big salad bar, as well as heated food that can be paid by weight. At the store entrance, there's a large seating area to eat food in peace before leaving. The place feels very clean and organized. I really like the dimmer lighting compared to other groceries stores in particular. It feels very relaxing and a good place to slowly look through the aisles instead of the usual rush rush rush.

This is my favourite place to shop for groceries and health foods! The produce is fresh and…read morethere's such a variety! And their meat and fish collection is high quality! I also have a number of food allergies - no gluten or dairy - and they have a good selection of items that cater to folks like me. And I love their bakery and fresh food bar. Great options if you don't want to cook dinner or want to grab lunch! Only complaint is their prices, but the prices are going up everywhere so... They have parking downstairs - but remember to purchase a ticket in the elevator area. You can get 1 hour reimbursed at the cash out.