Grealt selection of products and super knowledgeable nutritionist that works there. So happy to…read moreknow there's a fully vegan nutrition store in Vancouver!

While this place has some interesting healthy options, the customer service is what first got my…read moreattention. I spent much of the time talking to the in store Holistic Nutritionist, Shawna. I ended up purchasing her private one-on-one nutrition consultations and to this day she's the one I go to first for my health concerns. Quest is a small store and I'm so glad I stumbled across it.

Amazing local owned vegan cafe and market on Commercial. I went in because I saw they had burritos…read morebowls on their menu from the pictures in the window. I was warmly greeted by the owner at the till who took my order. It was my first time visiting and they gave me a coupon to use for my next visit. The bowl was fresh, hearty and filling. I would come back to try their smoothies!

Delicious vegan and gluten free food. Market area has lots of yummy vegan cheeses. To go section…read morelooks delish. Recommend mocha smoothie.

I was super excited to go here when I saw that they have a lot of lactose free options…read moreunfortunately I left a bit disappointed. I ordered a to-go sandwich, which took about 25 minutes for some reason - and it was basically just veggies in bread (which I knew when I ordered but didn't make sense considering the time wait). I'll likely go back some time to give it another try but will likely focus on the baked goods and coffee rather than order a meal when I'm on a timed lunch break.

I have been popping into the shop and restaurant for many years and they never disappoint. When I…read moream on the go, I always get a baked samosa. I find that it is a delicious alternative to a fried samosa. The options are all vegetarian/vegan. When I am in the restaurant I go for the Dahl or pakoras. If you are in the neighbourhood, it's a great spot to get a warm and hearty meal.

You'd be surprised at how many items you can fit in a tiny residential grocery store like 7 Star…read moreOrganics! My friend recommended 7 Star a few days ago and I am so glad that I came by this weekend! It has most organic items we purchase from Whole Foods. Everything from produce, to hygiene/health products, to chocolates and cold treats! The owner was really nice and friendly. She learned that most gum contained plastic in it so they threw away all the gums from their counters and just recently started selling plastic-free gum. She gave us a sample to take home and try, then let her know how it is! We have been searching for a local small business to support and I think we found just the one. 7 Star is now our Whole Foods alternative.

We have a terrific organic grocery here in our neighborhood, in an old convenience shop building!…read moreIn the summer they have bedding plants outside, and all year they have groceries, produce, and toiletries. I hope they continue for years, it's such a valuable resource!

-slightly different set-up than that of the Victoria's Health in downtown Vancouver, this outpost…read morehas the smoothie bar tucked into the back of the shop instead of the it being combined with the check out area. At the Lonsdale shop, one orders and receives a delightful smoothie of one's choosing, then walks up to the till at the front of the store to pay. Another wee difference is that this store has no seating. To compare the two shops a bit further, I found the North Van location to be a bit more laidback than the Victoria's on Hornby. I'd imagine that the Hornby shop also sees a ton more foot traffic and that, too, could make for a less relaxed atmosphere. I came for the smoothies, but for the vitamin/supplement head, this store would seem to have all you need. (If not, then there's a competing health food store just down the road & across the street.) Visitors from Vancouver: take the bus from the ferry terminal straight up the hill, or, if you're feeling particularly spunky, walk!

ALWAYS helpful! So friendly and well stocked. So many…read moreyears of wonderful products and service. Thank you, Shima! You always make a difference in our lives!

I wish I lived closer to Bonvita so I could come here all the time. Super friendly and helpful…read morecounter staff, a selection of locally crafted salves and soaps, supplements, and delicious smoothies, juices, and hot drinks. Try the Inner Goodness, the minty chaga hot drink, or the Mint Condition smoothie. We came back the day after our first visit because it was that good. Visiting from outside of Canada, I wish everyone had paper straws and compostable drink cups. Bonvita is good for you and good for the environment. Can't wait to visit again so we can come back!

Ordered two of my drinks, i usually go to Euro Bagel beside them because of how friendly they are…read morebut needed some real vitamin C. When i got in there it wasn't exactly busy but it was like three baristas talking to one customer i waited 5 mins even to give my order. I wanted to ask a few questions but they just looked at me like i was stupid? and i was like okay whatever then got my juices after 7 more mins because the three people were at the bar talking to the one customer and hadn't started yet. all in all it was just unfriendly and not as good as many of the other juice places on the drive.

Went here another time before COVID hit and even then the bento boxes were limited to just takeout…read more I also got a bunch of frozen items to stock up (which was a good call since restaurants all shut down a couple of days later). Again, the items are quite pricey, but you can tell that the meals are made with care and they taste like authentic japanese home cooking. They also make me feel really healthy, which is always a plus. Bento Box (5/5) This bento box was literally amazing, and I could not have been happier with my meal. The bento of the day was tofu isobe, which was basically tofu, carrot and daikon wrapped in deep fried seaweed. In essence, it was a sushi roll without rice. The taste was unique, and was very light and refreshing despite the seaweed, which was not oily at all. There was one slice of sweet potato, which was good, and there was also some sort of vegan fish cake which was absolutely delicious. There were some other accompaniments, like shredded carrot and burdock, which were good, but nothing mind-blowing. The bento also came with brown rice and some sort of japanese plum thing which I didn't like. Yam and Black Bean Zucchini Loaf (5/5) This is probably my favourite frozen item from them to date. This was similar, but the better, upgraded version of the Yam and Black Bean Loaf I got last time. This loaf tasted wonderful. The flavours are mild, but unique. It has quinoa, yam puree and black beans, and I think the zucchini was a thin pureed layer on top? I'm not too sure where the zucchini was (I'm slightly confused but it was tasty so it's all good). It was a tad mushy, but that's probably because it was frozen and the ice inside melted. I really enjoyed this. Kabocha Gratin (5/5) This had the same filling as the kabocha croquettes that I last time except it doesn't have the breadcrumbs and it has quinoa in it. Other than that, it still has the chickpeas and pumpkin puree with a thin crust on top. Again, the flavours were mild but it tasted really comforting. Kabocha Croquettes (3.5/5) These croquettes were different from last time, in that they tasted nothing like pumpkin. Instead, it tasted like tomato sauce, and the inside was reddish-orange. It has like one chickpea and one red kidney bean inside, and some dried tomatoes. It probably has pumpkin puree to hold the whole thing together, but you just can't taste it. It's not bad, but it's not the kabocha croquette that I loved last time. Misleading advertising! Vegan Gyoza (3.5/5) These would have been perfect, except there was something in the filling that tasted like cilantro and I hate cilantro (or whatever that herb was). These gyozas are huge, and have a generous amount of filling, which consisted of lentils and spring onions. The dumpling wrapper was great as well. It's just a shame about the cilantro. Chickpea and Millet Nuggets (3.5/5) This was an interesting take on a chicken nugget. Obviously the filling was soft and mushy on the inside, but the flavour was decent, though pretty mild like most of their other items. The breadcrumbs were not as crispy as I would have liked them to be, and the outer layer was hard and crunchy (not in a good way). Overall, it was okay, but I probably won't be getting them again. Tempeh Chili (3/5) This was a little disappointing. The tomato sauce was a little acidic, perhaps due to it being a frozen item. The taste was too strong and overpowering, and left a strange taste in my mouth afterwards. There was no tempeh in it and I feel cheated. The eggplants and mushrooms in the chili tasted weird and not fresh (I know it was made a while ago but still), and I would not get this item again. Garbanzo Stroganoff (3/5) This was also rather disappointing. The sauce tasted weird (not sure if it's because it was frozen), and the mushrooms tasted weird. Note to self: don't buy frozen items with mushrooms, eggplants, or tomatoes in them. It came with chickpeas, carrots, celery and mushrooms. Again, it was just okay, and I would not get this item again.

This place is sooooooo adorable! They sell fresh produce,…read moredry goods, sauces etc and all types of cute handmade things like unique slippers handmade by Japanese seniors. They also have a vegan menu that you can eat in or take out. I tried the rainbow wrap, it was honestly SOOOO delicious. The sauce they make and put in it...so fresh and flavourful. Plus all the veggies in the wrap were organic and the wrap itself was gluten free and house made. I can't wait to try everything else on the menu. The owner and employees are so friendly. Such a cute place, I love it here.

Active Body has the highest quality products and the friendliest staff in town. Thanks, JL and Jai!read more

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I was in Vancouver on business trip. I was very tired and had no appetite…read more Meanwhile, I found this store. I didn't have the energy to look at the menu, so I asked lady for a drink that would give me the energy I needed. She kindly advised Vanilla Matcha and I ordered. It was a big size for me but taste good and finished. After that I feel much better and had a good day! The store is well organized and clean environment. I recommend checking out the sale items.

CINKHVKEV They lost…read moremy package, will not refund and insist on fighting receiving my funds back via a paypal case I had to open. Disgusting. I am a fitness influencer and will be telling my followers to avoid these scammers.

Just strolling along the drive and stumbled onto this store. They colourful variety of Turkish…read moreDelights caught my eyes. Though a tad on the pricey side, I indulged on one piece of Turkish Delight with pistachios on the outside and pomegranate and caramel inside. It was so tasty that I have no regrets when I enjoyed it with my latte nearby. I also bought the Lebanese coffee and it offered the same Mediterranean taste of coffee...and potency. I ended up adding a box of Turkish Delight candies and a fresh block of Bulgarian Feta cheese. Very cool store and I will return for other items.

Came through at the last minute!…read more I was heading to a dinner party and when I heard the food was Greek themed, I offered to bring dessert with every intention of bringing baklava. The restaurant I decided to pick it up from was sold out so I had to make a last minute pivot to Mediterranean Specialty Foods in the hopes that they still had some before they closed (I had 12 minutes till close!) Not only did they have enough for me to bring, but they had at least 6 types to choose from (which only made it harder given my time crunch) I only wish I took some photos if I had the time. I'll be back to try the others offerings and to peruse the shelves!