Had to bring my PlayStation 5 into Costco to not only shop, but enjoy the samples they were giving…read moreout. I think it was pastrami. It was aight

I wanted to check out the Costco that has an underground parking garage so I made my way up to…read moreVancouver, BC. This Costco is crazy busy. It's right next to the Stadium-Chinatown Station. I've been to the one in Richmond and that one was tame compared to this one. People were lined up with carts waiting for the elevator to the garage and they were blocking the entrance/exit. I don't even know if they had a cart escalator like Target. I wish our Tukwila Costco had some of their deli items. It was pretty cool seeing poutine on their food court menu. Glad to see their hot dog was $1.50. This visit was a one and done though. It was too chaotic for me.

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.

Love this place, even though its cramped like a sardine tin! My favorite place to get hummus (best…read morehummus in the city--it's on the label), fresh cheeses, spices, legumes, and fresh pizza dough! I have been coming to this shop for years. I love viewing all the sauces and dips they have (many of them are European). The place is tight but they pack every inch with a wide variety of products. My go to is to grab their pizza dough, sauce, and fresh cheese and make, at home, the best pizzas! Prices are the best in the city. The people who work their are so helpful and on top of things.

Friendly, helpful staff. Great selection of canned goods, frozen goods and deli meats…read more Yummy samosas and the best hummus!! Highly suggest checking it out

One of the OG convenience stores in the city. And I mean OG. According to the sign, this place has…read morebeen in operation since 1919. The business is currently run by the descendents and inlaws of the original owner. Talk about heritage. Parking is available on the side streets. The place is a step back in time, a time before large chain supermarkets. The aisles are narrow, and the selection is quite limited. The layout is quite claustrophobic and chaotic. With that said, for local needs, I am sure this place does an excellent job in terms of convenience. The hidden gem is at the back of the store, where there's a deli. I was told to try the "Benny burger". It's actually an old school sandwich. Mortadella (Italian ham), lettuce, cheese, and prosciutto. Not the cheapest, but it's good old comfort food. Simple but very tasty. Worth checking out if one wants to see and support a bit of real Vancouver history.

This was our "go to" market, with everything you could possibly need! Also, the proprietor knows…read moreall the good restaurants and she is a font of culinary information! This is not just a market... It's a community meeting place Amazing collection of cheese, choices, and deli counter as well.

This company gets a lot of Costco clearance. Sometimes the prices are the same as a Costco sale…read moreitem. Sometimes they're better. They often have additional savings on the weekends depending on the time of year and what they need to clear out. I've picked up some good deals on clothing, shoes, food and household items. It changes every time you go

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

Amazing selection of items! Everything you need for your crafting projects can probably be found…read morehere. The staff are super helpful and knowledgeable for advice on your project needs. Generally, I find this store is really cheap and there's some good priced sale items but it does add up at the end.

so sad that there's no michaels downtown anymore, thankfully dressew is still around. i was…read morelooking for tulle, and they had it by the bolt and in many colours starting from $2.99/metre and up. browsing through their bins, i found a really cute pattern that would make a nice mask, here's to hoping my sister can whip me one or two out of this cloth. i also found some artificial flowers that would make a nice gift box. i came to dressew approximately 20 minutes to closing and was not rushed, and managed to get what i wanted and then some. great place downtown for all your sewing, costumes, and crafting projects. glad to see that they accept credit cards.

I bought all this for under $40. My budget was $40 or less . I was totally shocked when I came to…read morecheck out! I was so surprised thinking it was going to be over budget. Somewhere else this would've cost over $60+! I love this store and how affordable it is!

WinCo Foods is one of those places where you go in to buy a couple of items and come out with $120…read morebill. That's because the prices are reasonable, and the variety is great. They have a lot of everything. You also get few hundred steps, as the store is large. Two thing I like about them the most. First, their bulk food section is so good, one can spend an hour just there. Second, their fresh salad can't be beaten. It's large and often goes on sale. Most of the time the checkout line looks longer than bread lines in the old Soviet Union, but the line moves fast. Customer service is the "luck of the draw," so be prepared. The parking lot is large enough to even accommodate the Thanksgiving and Christmas crowds.

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!

The service at Mr Mattress is outstanding! Had a good conversation with the owner about mattresses…read moreand he was genuine, honest, knowledgeable, and down to earth. At first I was going to go to one of the bigger company stores but when I looked online I just felt they were overcharging on everything, whereas the Mattress guy gave me a great deal and took away my old mattress for a small and reasonable fee. All in all the amount I paid was great value for the great quality and I love that it's made locally and I'm supporting a small local business. The delivery guys were super friendly and easy going and my whole experience was just fantastic. I would definitely recommend and will go back for my next purchase. Also, I don't know if I ever want to leave my bed. It's sooo comfortable!! I love it!!

I bought a power bed and mattress probably nine years ago now and the controller was starting to…read morefail. I called Mr. mattress and he sent somebody to replace the controller at my convenience. Amazing service. I've been buying beds from Mr. mattress for probably 30 years Expert knowledge, quality and service can be counted on from this company. I always suggest to my friends and family to check out this company before making an important decision on a mattress. Thanks for your great service.