This place is a hit and miss. Some items are cheaper and some just doesn't make sense. If you run a…read morebusiness or a restaurant than maybe it will work out for you. Otherwise, it really depends on what you buy. Some items require you to buy in multiple of 2 or 3 or even a dozen. Not all items are in bulk or sold in multiples of many. I can find better prices elsewhere for most of the items here. I am guessing that is why the store is never busy.

I sometimes come here to buy plastic disposable gloves among other items for food prep. It's like a…read moremini costco where it's basically a big warehouse and everything is on very large shelves. Unlike Costco, you DON'T have to buy a membership in order to buy stuff here. It's entirely optional. The membership includes perks like member only discounts though. Typical of warehouse stores, a lot of the items are packaged in bulk. For example, you can buy a 6 pack of giant condiment bottles instead of just one pack. Another thing is some discounts are only given if you buy multiples. For example, a bottle of sweet chili sauce goes for $4. But if you buy 4 or more, you get 50 cents off each bottle. All in all, this place is really good for people who buy in bulk. One small negative is that the price tags are hard to find. I came with old relatives who had to look very carefully for the price tags because they were jumbled up with other product price tags for other items that were nearby. Other times, you would have to stoop to the very bottom and peek under a not so see-through plastic lining partly covering the price tags. Also, some prices are more expensive than other grocery stores. I didn't buy a 12 pack of pop here because they were more expensive than other places. Came around 8pm and the checkout line was long. It stretched to the middle of the whole store. The line moved relatively fast and I got to the checkout lane 10-12 minutes later. They have a Walmart style checkout line where one giant line is for 4-5 checkout tills. As far as I know, there are no self checkout lines at this store. Staff here are pretty nice. I forgot an item and they let me run to get it and come back. They chatted about personal stuff with another staff member as they rang my stuff up though. Interestingly, even though Wholesale Club is a sister store of No Frills and Superstore, you CANNOT earn optimum points but you can redeem them here. At least that was what I was told by the cashier at the time. All in all, I would come back once in a while for the restaurant or food prep supplies which aren't really sold in other stores or buy items i need in bulk and get a small discount. 3 out of 5 stars.

Absolute crooks. WARNING!! Do not purchase items from this company on-line. I purchased a product…read morefrom a photo of the product (complete with serial number). The product I received was very different and in very inferior condition to the product that I bought from the description and photograph. This is a fraudulent "Bait and Switch" maneuver. When I brought my concern to the owner of the company he said "No Refund or exchange" but he would be happy to take the inferior product he delivered on "consignment". I have now begun a lawsuit to recover my money. Please learn from my mistake DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THIS COMPANY!

DO NOT BUY FROM THIS COMPANY!!! Complete bait & switch! I verified before I ordered that the…read moreBelshaw EZMelt 18 that they had listed online, was indeed available. I spoke with Bill Mills MULTIPLE times. He verified it was available. This company does not take credit cards (which should of been a red flag). Once the wire was complete, I awaited my tracking info. Only to wake up to an email stating that they did not have the Belshaw product, but offered me a substantially lesser brand and model (that would not work for me) at the SAME PRICE. Once I told him I would just take a refund, he stated that was fine and would return my money. I just asked that he pay the $50 for the wire fee that I incurred since, they actually did not have the product I ordered. Not only did they not return the $50, they actually wired me $10 less than I paid on my original payment. So I am out $60. I very rarely write reviews, but as a small business owner, I am always looking for ways to save. Bill Mills & his business are a complete scam, and I don't want anyone else to have the issues I now am having. He has blocked me on the phone, and not responding to emails. I will make sure that every business they are associated with in good faith, knows that they are not a reputable vendor.

If you're a restaurant owner, no need to go all the way to Vancouver for commercial equipment:…read more Coastal's just as good, and don't be misled by its relatively small showroom, as per pic. Like 500 square feet lol. They've got a catalogue that has a whole list of products, so better prices due to less overhead. Congrats to my client who told me about this place. Bill and his assistant, Teri/Tara? quite helpful with food warmers, etc. and sent a quote the very next day. Good service! Located in a big business complex, off the main route, so not surprised no one's reviewed this place. Close to the railway tracks. Just saved an hour drive ;)

From the owner: When you need top-quality Commercial Kitchen Equipment, Butcher & Deli equipment and supplies in…read morePort Coquitlam, choose Coastal Food Equipment. Coastal Food Equipment is your source for sales, service and repair of Commercial Meat & Food processing equipment at great prices. Give us a call to learn more about the products we carry.

Well it was going ok till I got to check out, but I'll start at the beginning- they do not have…read moreenough carts for starters, they have 3 or 4 total and then a few flat bed trolly carts which isn't easy for those with limited mobility, but while that was annoying it wasn't a deal breaker- some of the stuff is a good deal especially if you don't have a Costco membership but it's still pretty comparable to Safeway/winco if you are good with clipping coupons- obviously this place is more for bulk and such but has a lot for the ordinary house hold- found my coffee syrups and a few other things and headed to the register- we did start at the little red triangle that says line starts here but as lines go just kept following the person in front of me- now the cashier stepped away dealing with the customers in front of me (who i was following from the red triangle sign) she comes back looks at me and says the line starts at the red triangle, trying to signal me to move to the back of the line- that wasn't gonna happen, I said yeah I know I just moved forward- got a blank stare and she continued with the customer in front of me- when I got to the reg like 1.5mins later it was very lack luster in service, I did decline a small box but would have though she could have helped loaded my few items into the cart to help move the process and as I walk with a mobility aid which takes one of hands, help out a person who has limited mobility but I'm assuming since she thought I cut the line even tho I didn't she wanted to have a tude about it which sucks cus we were talking about coming back and stocking up on a few things that peaked our interest but I'll go to winco and Costco if this is how your gonna treat your customers-

Sad to see Cash and Carry be replaced. Now I can't find several bakery supplies and ingredients as…read morewell as other items I used to get at Cash and Carry

Funny how with all these reviews, I neglected these top end guys. You come here if you want to…read morespend $250K on a new restaurant concept. From design to even welding & shearing, they do it all. Wouldn't necessarily come here for deals on other kitchen accessories lol. When I've gone in with clients, first-class, consistent service all around. Located in the very east end of Hastings by the tracks so be viligant.

From the owner: We are proud to service all of BC! Specializing in full service kitchen equipment sales. Kitchen,…read morebar and interior design services. Furniture, small-wares and tabletop solutions. Custom Stainless Steel fabrication, exhaust systems and refrigeration. Showroom and Test Kitchen equipped with innovative new equipment and supply.

I had the pleasure of doing business with Babak this year. I needed a custom built walk in cooler…read more Not only did the team do a wonderful job, but their prices were also considerably cheaper than other places I received quotations from.

Really bad customer service. Rude and unhelpful. They'll try to suck you into the sale but forget…read moreabout any help afterward. Take your hard earned money elsewhere.

What happened to this food store? I just needed a few items last night and this store always had a…read moregood variety and prices. Now prices are up and quality has gone. A watermelon I purchased was completely rotten. I'll not be fighting the traffic over the bridge and back again. I went to Costco to finish my shopping tonight

Not a fancy boutique supermarket, most of their customers are convenience stores and restaurants,…read morebut they also sell to the public. There is quite a bit of commercial kitchen equipment and "to go" food packaging, cases of candy bars, cases of mushrooms and giant slabs of meat, etc. Like Loblaws, No Frills, Extra Foods and Great Canadian Superstore in Langford this is part of the Weston Foods conglomerate and carries PC and No Name products Prices are very good if you buy larger quantities, lighting is not beautiful, not a lot of customer service staff.. If you want to pay a lot more for fancy, try somewhere else.

Serengeti Trading - a supplier of South African groceries & more - is located way too far from me!…read more I wish it was closer, but then again that could become a problem & I'd gain way too much weight. Yikes! Waze app saved me a lot of time in getting here so do use it or Google Maps. Budget for at least a 1 hour drive from Vancouver. ST is definitely one of the primo African shops in all of Metro Vancouver. The rich strong diverse culture of South African food is well represented here. It is very well stocked & offers much variety - you could easily keep wondering around the shop for an hour or two. So many goodies here too numerous to mention so do have a look at my pix. However, of note the big items are definitely here - Boerewors, Pap, Biltong, Crunchies & biscuits, Choccies, Chips, Aromat seasoning, hot sauces galore, Goose Berry Jam, Sparletta pop, Mazoe, etcetera. ST is well laid out & easy to move around in while looking for your items. The 2 managers at the front are knowledgeable & can help you with any questions. You'll leave here feeling - lekka - I guarantee it!

its always a pleasure to walk into Serengeti Trading. The Owners are all exceptionally friendly,…read morekind thoughtful, like to make each person who walks in feel they have been waiting for you to come visit all day and that you are a special guest. Love shopping there.