Previously enjoyed visiting this store for their deli and a few unique products. Today was told…read moresomewhat dismissively by the cashier that I could not have the soda I wanted with my sandwich combo because it was in a glass bottle (355ml) and not a can (also 355 ml). Instead I had to choose a Coke product. To make things sillier, the glass bottle soda was on sale, so it was actually cheaper. Prefer to shop/eat somewhere that is not preoccupied with conformity.

Like subway but better!! Very well loaded sandwiches. Around $12-13 each if I remember correctly.read more

Exceptional deli. Myriad imported Italian pastas, tins of sauces, chili's, fantastic cheeses, deli…read moremeats, breads, olives and cold cooler of various cheeses for lasagna etc. Over the top thick and delicious sandwiches, dishes of hot lunch pastas, cold drinks. Happy and efficient staff. The midday queue out to the street says "this place is #1" .... highly recommend

what a hidden gem! i'm surprised there aren't more reviews. this space is a deli/cafe/grocery…read morestore. they have a decent amount of seating, i would say they can fit about 12 people and there is some outdoor seating as well. we browsed their shelves while waiting for the sandwiches which was a good time killer. the staff was so kind and quick. one woman stood out to me. i didn't catch her name but you might be able to guess who i'm talking about if you walk in. she is welcoming and hilarious. she told us to holler when we were ready, and after the sandwich was assembled, she announced "ann you're in the grill!" she absolutely went above and beyond. our interaction was the highlight of my morning. i got the firenze and it was delicious. all the flavors blended together seamlessly and i love the texture of the bread. it was such a tough choice because all the sandwiches sounded so good, but this was a great decision. i would say my only critique is that i wish the meat was more evenly distributed, but that's hard to achieve when the prosciutto naturally falls out when you take a bite. overall, i would totally recommend coming here for a quick lunch or breakfast! such amazing service and staff. thank you!!

Can't trust them- false advertising - posts sale prices in store, but you pay regular prices unless…read moreyou happen to watch the numbers coming up, ask, go back and retrieve the sign YOURSELF, not only do they not care, but you get all kinds of grief at the till. Pretty sure that's the definition of false advertising?

We actually drove here twice during our little vacation to buy sandwiches for picnics and food for…read morethe ferry ride. The market is awesome! Their sandwich/salad bar can't be beat. Fresh bread, fresh produce, fresh everything! Great customer service. If you don't want to be dining out your whole vacation you must stop here.

On the far edge of Canada--about as west as the map allows--you wouldn't expect to stumble into a…read morelove letter to the east. Yet tucked into the rhythm of downtown Victoria, a few steps from the grand columns of the British Columbia Parliament Buildings, sits a deli that feels like it took a bite out of Montreal and carried it across the entire country. Broughton Street Deli doesn't pretend to reinvent anything. That's the point. It's a place that understands the quiet dignity of doing something simple--really well. The Montreal smoked meat arrives the way it should: thin-sliced, warm, and stacked with reckless generosity between bread that knows its job is simply to hold the miracle together. Each slice is tender, smoky, and rich, the kind of meat that folds onto itself like velvet. Then comes the mustard--made in-house, sharp and bright, cutting through the fat just enough to remind you why this sandwich has survived generations. Take a bite and for a second you forget you're standing on the Pacific. It's a small culinary miracle: the farthest west of Canada faithfully channeling a food tradition born nearly 4,000 kilometers away in Quebec. But the sandwich isn't the whole story. Behind the counter is a husband-and-wife team who've been running this place for nearly two decades. The kind of couple that greets regulars by name and first-timers like they've been expected all along. There's a certain immigrant grit to the place--work hard, build something honest, send the kids off to get the education you never had. The quiet, proud arc of a family business that didn't just survive but became part of the neighborhood. And they're not slowing down. You see it in the rhythm of the room. Regulars drift in for "the usual." Newcomers get a smile and a gentle nudge toward whatever the owners think you should try today. Sit long enough and the place turns into a little theatre of Victoria life. Don't skip the sweets. The cookies and butter tarts are homemade--real homemade, not the marketing department kind. And the peanut butter cookie, somehow both indulgent and gluten-free, has picked up awards that make sense the second it hits your mouth. So slow down. Grab a seat. Let the sandwich drip a little mustard on the paper. Talk to the owners. Talk to the stranger next to you. Watch the steady parade of locals who clearly know they've found something good. Because in a city surrounded by marble halls, political speeches, and the formal gravity of the legislature, sometimes the most genuine place in the neighborhood is a deli counter quietly serving one perfect sandwich at a time. CHEERS!!!

When we walked in, it was like we were being welcomed into an old friends house. Everyone was so…read morefriendly and welcoming even though we were the only people there. The setting was amazing and it seemed like we were in a fun local restraunt (which we were) The food was amazing too and I selected the avocado Benedict but with an English muffin replacing the waffle. Amazing! Favorite deli ever, no words can describe how amazing and delicious this place is.

Good coffee! I also consider myself a breakfast burrito connoisseur and this place had an unusual…read morebreakfast burrito that included egg, bacon and raw (!) vegetables, not sautéed/cooked. While the burrito shell was too dry and stiff, I loved the burrito with cold crisp veggies. Very cute place. Did not shop in the market. I do recommend stopping in for coffee and quick breakfast.

Cutest little deli! Only saw locals here. On our way from the ferry to the Butchart Gardens, we…read morewanted to pick up a light sandwich and this place was perfect for it. Good local feel, friendly staff and yummy food. There's also a little patio in the back which was nice. The burger was big and juicy, the pork burger had a great taste, and the roast beef wrap was refreshing. Definitely a great stop!

Produce was very good but gentleman at the counter was friendly but quickly took my American money…read moreand gave me change in Canadian and it rushed me out. I got taken for a couple of bucks on the exchange rate and it was clearly intentional. I said I would rather use my credit card now. He said no the transaction was already gone through. Cheated me. Buyer beware

First time to this store or chain, but as it was recommended place to shop (by my friend who has…read morechecked out several shopping options & others I'm cat sitting for), I figured why not check it out. i just needed a few basics for finishing up my supper plans after all. I was happy with the amount of selection throughout the store. There's lots of premade/quick to add to meal options in the first aisle as you walk by the sandwich prep area. As I did arrive within the last hour they were open, I didn't do a full exploring kind of shop. I had a mission & didn't want to overstay. However, what I did notice is that things seem well stocked, with recognizable labels for both conventional & organic items. I found what I wanted & a bit more (hurray for eggnog still being available after New Year's Day!). At the till, I left thinking prices seemed about the same as the other 2 market/grocery stores I've stopped at. This one was just much more manageable for me to shop. I really enjoyed the fact that it is small enough that I'm not using all my energy to reach the dairy/fridge aisle. I didn't see any aisle description signs but then again, as this is a smaller store there isn't a giant long section & you can see things a lot easier from either end. Store seemed clean & accessibility wise was decent for width of aisles, entrance/exit. The line-up area/ access space around the tills would be easy to navigate for any mobility aid. Important to note, there's minimal street parking available. Definitely one can describe this market as a neighbourhood market & best to walk there, bike, bus or be dropped off. I also have to note it was a nice surprise to see the person stocking the store was able to help manage the line growing at check out. That's rarely the case in bigger stores to have a till open up. The only reason I'll give a 4 star is that the person stocking throughout the store passed me several times while I was shopping. Yet, never asked if I needed help or if there was anything in particular I'm looking for. I found things well enough by myself but that kind of struck me as odd. It was also weird for what seemed to be a community store, not to have a welcoming vibe from him or any of the staff throughout my shopping time/check-out. Overall, decent place to grab groceries or find some prepared items to make your meal prep easier.

As a disabled person, I was willing to pay the outrageous prices due to a disability scooter being…read moreavailable, and super helpful staff. However, on a recent visit a male staff from Produce repeatedly reached over me and bumped into my scooter as he fawned over an ablebodied customer in line. He acted as if I were an object. No "Excuse me," nothing. When I spoke up, he mansplained how he has the right to do this and, "I'm sorry YOU feel THAT way." I told him he was physically hurting me, besides being rude. He continued to abuse me. The Human Rights Tribunal confirmed I have grounds for a disability discrimination case. An assistive device is legally part of a disabled person's body. What this employee did was assault. As well, the payment terminals have been moved so they are too high for disabled people to reach from wheelchairs. Thanks, but I can pay more reasonable prices for organics at regular grocery stores, and get treated as if I am human. As I said, I went to WF mainly for customer service. Not to have my human rights violated.

Whole Paycheck, as it used to be called, is not that bad regarding pricing, and they often have…read moredeals, so I no longer call it by that name. However in the sandwich department, they have really fallen down recently. I used to buy lunch there often but stopped when their selection became smaller and much worse. Today I bought two sandwiches, both suffered from soggy bread and insufficient ingredients. One was an egg sandwich with barely a smear of egg, whereas not that long ago the egg used to burst out of the bread. No butter, no margarine, no nothing. WTF? And to make matters worse, wilty old lettuce. This is a disaster, a sandwich disaster. Cheaping out on egg? Egg is not expensive. Why? Cheaping out on hummus? Why? Hummus is also cheap to buy and cheaper to make. The other sandwich was made with hummus or was supposed to be. It was soggy, with the smallest amount of hummus possible. There were tomato slices but when pulled out they were old and wrinkly. I'm old and wrinkly too but don't want that added to my sandwich. So Whole Foods, if you are listening, I'm not buying sandwiches from you again and if you're wondering where your customers are going, try building a better one, like you used to do. ,

I love the sandwiches here. The service is generally always amazing like usual, however the prices…read morehave kept me away. I used to come here 2-3 times a week. Now I'm barely once every 6 months. Really a shame. I know we've been through some hard times, but I'm not shelling out that kind of money for a sandwich, sorry! I'll make my own.

Great little farmers market grocery store - a popular fixture all over Vic so nice to finally have…read morein West Shore. Wow on the sandwiches and wraps! Huge fresh selection and will make custom. Bread from local bakery. Meat and veggies fresh from local farms. They make in front of you and generously load them up... very reasonably priced like $6 for huge picnic style sandwich with artisan fixings. Bun on the Run breakfast sandwich is best in town made with local bacon (which is award winning!). CTV rated sandwiches around Victoria and Red Barn got the gold! So check it out! Always a line up at lunch rush (because it's delicious!) but moves quickly because staff are very efficient.