I wanted to like this place, but sadly it's just a seedy, mostly abandoned old mall. There are som many great places to eat within a block on Robson, I can't imagine wanting to eat in the remnants of their "food court". It's time for some redevelopment. read more

I used to work in the bakery here in 1999! The bakery is long gone, but the weird wine shop and insurance place are still here. Plus a ton of other crappy stores that aren't even worth mentioning. This place was a dive in the 90's and it's dive now. NOTHING has changed, it's pretty much been frozen in time. They do have a Fresh Slice pizza though, so if you're passing by it's good for a quick snack. read more

Nearly abandoned mall. Probably 90% of the businesses are closed. Serious 80s aesthetic going on in here. Most shops are closed. Those surviving are a gym , a butcher , A dumpling restaurant and a Korean restaurant in the food court upstairs. Very quiet , would be a great place to read a book. Even before Covid this place was nearly a ghost mall. Very unusual for something in downtown Vancouver with prime real estate. Come and check it out before it's gone! Washrooms downstairs are closed and are supposed to be closed upstairs but I found one was open. read more

Between the stairs and Bianco's, there's this Japanese/Korean shop I got some lunch from. She made a nice bi bim bob which came with miso(?) soup and she also brought the hot paste squeeze bottle. Quiet afternoon, but great food for anytime. read more

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How about this for selection? Fed Ex, Vancity, car insurance, massage and spa, Eastern European deli, discount luggage, Korean BBQ, Japanese sushi, bubble Tea, pizza and Bell mobile Store, flowers and a food court? Yes, all here.... The oddly-shaped building is a little outdated, covered in neon and glass, but it is a staple in the community. Close to bus stops and a variety of other restaurants, movie stores and grocers, it's one stop shopping fun! read more

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It's always empty for a reason. It's old, depressing and doesn't make you feel like you want to stay. The place is cold, so even though there are tables and chairs upstairs, you don't want to stay long. Sheepie does go there to the meat shop to get some special meat. They sometimes have bones for free in which you can cook them up to make some good bone broth. For a mall with a well-recognizable name and great location, it is a shame. read more

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This really should be a 2-star, but with free underground parking, & upstairs level where you can work/chat all day without anyone bothering you, where else can you get this in DT? Lots of small mom n pop places, don't know how that luggage place is still in business, guess must be cheap rents here. Produce looks decent though i haven't bought anything here when you've got Whole Foods across the street. Just beware of the men's washrooms if you're doing a number 2, the stall doors only go as high as the shoulders! maybe a security reason? strange... read more

The markets have been a god send: i'm in and out quickly, I've found the prices to be reasonable and the produce fresh, and most importantly I'm supporting local and independent business owners who are a part of my community. I have to disagree with Kreag; i've got nothing but love for the Robson Public Markets. Yes it's not exactly Granville Island markets (wish, oh how i wish they were), but living d/town and being surrounded by either high-end grocery stores, over-priced bigbox stores or budget supermarkets that cater to the 'buying in bulk' shopper, and I love that I can just stop by the butcher's counter and get freshly cut meat (which they happily do for me), grab a BC apple, some bokchoy and fresh herbs from the produce stand, and then hit up the small corner market for a small baggie of ground cardamon. read more

Meh - what is all the fuss about? The market is old, sad and depressing. Inside they sold fruit/veggies and had an assortment of greasy eateries... I walked in, and walked back out again. read more

From the outside, Robson Market looks like a mini indoor (and here's the shocker) fresh market. Inside must be filled with the freshest fish, seafood, fruits and veggies; inside, it's probably a tiny version of the Granville Island market, right? Wrong. So wrong. Outdated and mostly sad looking interior, this place is in major need of some love. A little tender loving care. Sure, there are veggies and fish for sale, but none that look all that appealing (more than likely due to the aforementioned sad, sad surroundings). And what's with the random stalls of ghetto cell phones and luggage? It's not all that bad, but I really feel sorry for anyone who comes here expecting what I did when I first laid my pretty little peepers on it. Potential is there, substance is not. read more

I stumbled upon this little gem of a place for produce a few months ago and have been shopping here ever since. On Wednesdays, you get 10% off already pretty affordable fruit and vegetables. I particularly appreciate the variety of asian vegetables for sale. The gourmet meat store on the ground level sells free range chicken which makes more sense to me than organic, very reasonably priced too. read more

Yesterday was very hot, and smoke filled the air. I was out shopping with my friend when I saw a homeless man coated in sweat and pulling a cart containing all of his worldly possessions. When I saw him i knew what I needed to do. I asked him what he would like from the store since I was buying groceries for dinner and heading into store. His only request was water. The man looked as though it had quite some time since he had a meal and was showing clear signs of malnutrition and heat exhaustion. I ended up buying him a large water, food for a meal including veggies, fruits, carbs and meat. He was so overwhelmed by it he kept asking what he owed me. I told him nothing. He then asked if there was anything he could do for me and again i told him it was my pleasure. It was a small cost to me but made a difference in his world. He was grateful and showed kindness and I was humbled. All he asked for was water. Be kind to your fellow humans. Never forget we are all people in need of basic respect, and love. read more

What a wonderful little market this is. In the heart of Vancouver's West End neighborhood, between the upscale retailers of downtown and gorgeous Stanley Park. Quite easy to find, in fact. Inside: a collection of shops and eateries, operated by people of various east Asian ethnicities. Not a big surprise for such a diverse area. Includes everything from a panini stand to a fresh seafood counter. In the center of the indoor courtyard are rows of delicious fruits and vegetables, which are incredibly ripe during summer. Don't overlook the fruit juices--they're squeezed right before your eyes! Some of the best orange, carrot, and watermelon juice I've tasted anywhere. Those looking for a more posh "health food" store (eg. Capers) would be better off staying away. Robson market doesn't look like much from the outside. Yet, it most certainly deserves a closer look if you like fresh produce and friendly service. read more

I live close by and that is the only reason why I come here in the summer to buy fruits and veggies. That is all I need from you Robson Market, the rest of it is just sketchy and odd. I think this place should be updated a bit. read more

I've passed by this place so many times without ever venturing in... usually for some schwarma or on my way to Momo sushi down the street, and boy did I miss something. This place is great if you're looking for a quick bite! I know its not much to look at but there's lots of options with lower prices than their Robson-street level equivalents. Its a place to get some quick grub and pick up a few things for the fridge, not so much a place you will want to spend a whole day in. My Favs inside are: - A grocery store with freshly squeezed juices and 10% off discounts on wednesdays. A lot of options at much more reasonable prices (*cough* Whole Foods/Urban Fare). - A ramen stall on the second floor with huge portions and some of the most flavourful and MSG-free soup - Free Wi-Fi, and surprisingly quiet sitting area upstairs where its easy to have a chat over bubble tea. Oh yeah, and as other reviewers pointed out - there's free parking underground! read more

Aside from the new Kim's Farm Market, there's nothing to write home about. There are small shops but nothing enticed me and is easily dismissible. Better shops along the street. Worth an adventure. read more

The Di Vino Wine Shop AKA BC Wines at Robson Public Market will sell you horrendous wine - and - sadly - I believe is a fraudulent operation. They sold me a very sour and insipid Cowichan Rosé (Vancouver Island) and even upon my returning it, the wine seller denied that it tasted like vinegar. He went through several excuses, first saying it was a typical Pinot Gris, then saying that it is their short growing season on Vancouver Island, and that it was just extra dry. He would not make any efforts to correct or refund. It's the combination of these behaviours that leads me to conclude they're a fraud: maintaining it tasted typical, and then saying it didn't, but for a reason of the terroir, plus not making any effort to correct or make me satisfied plus denying it tastes like vinegar). It's the only time that I ever had to return a wine to a wine shop. Don't buy wines here. read more

I don't get Robson Market...the stores are all odd and low end...the produce is bad and over priced...the couple places that sell backed goods are terrible...the flower shop is way too expensive for the crap flowers they sell...and then there are the other stores...luggage shop, cellular shop. massage joint food court...it's just just odd..I think I know where they wanted to go with it...maybe back in the early days of it's existence it was like a farmers markets idea..think Granville Island..but over the years something went terribly wrong and now...like I said..I just don't understand....I think Robson street is worthy of better... read more

I'm with Kreag S. here, but I can see kath r.'s point. I'm a tourist here, and this is not a market for tourists. So I would not recommend a stop here for tourists, but I can see that it could serve its role for residents. I found the whole place pretty run-down and depressing and much preferred to stop at nearby individual shops rather than this conglomerate. Some of the affiliated restaurants looked good though! read more

This place needs a good renovation and some updating, one of the few malls in Vancouver that still looks the same it was 20 years ago, some face lift to the building and some new attractive tenants can help get more people from Robson to actually come and shop there. read more

Dirty greasy outdoor tables look like they haven't been scrubbed in many years. These really detracted from the quality of the food from the attached restaurants - whose indoor tables were spotless. read more

The elevator has been broken over one month now and doesn't look like they are fixing it anytime soon

This was, by far, one of my favorite stops during my stay in Vancouver. An odd, misshapen little food court tucked in the center of the West End. A mixture of Japanese and Korean food stands, luggage and cellular phone shops, a meat market, massage stand, various smoke and lotto ticket stores, etc. The lighting was harsh and the condition of the bathrooms was atrocious. I mean, I had to love it, it was just so odd and weird from everything else I'd seen. We came back on several different occasions simply because we'd fallen in love with the produce stand inside the market. They had the freshest, ripest fruit we'd ever seen. $1.09 for a perfect ruby red grapefruit, and less than a dollar per pound for the tastiest satsuma tangerines I've ever had. I don't even want to get into the freshly-squeezed juices. Anyway, this place made me dream about getting a summer rental in Vancouver just so I can walk to Robson Market every morning for those satsumas. I miss this place already. read more

The Di Vino Wine Shop AKA BC Wines at Robson Public Market sells disgusting wine. I am not even sure that it is a legit business as they have no policy for returns. The manager sold me a bottle of wine that tasted of vinegar. When I tried to return it he made me wait while going through several excuses, first saying I had to try it in front of him by law, and then insisting that it was perfect, then offering to help make me feel better, then providing no solution. He would not tell me who the shop owner is nor make any efforts to replace or refund my purchase. It's the only time that I ever had to return a wine to a wine shop. Don't buy wines here. read more

I love you Robson Public Market. You've been there for me when I needed you at the end of a long day of shopping Robson. Too tired to stray far from the hotel. Too cranky to decide where to eat. There's this little joint upstairs called Bianco Lisa's Kitchen that has straight up greasy goodness. You want spaghetti with a side of fried chicken and burger? Done. You want a salad with fish and chips and stir-fried noodles? They got it. if you don't like what you see, look across the aisle at Mori Japanese Restaurant and get decent Japanese fast food for cheap. I can easily walk away with like 2 bags of food from this place. The wait can be pretty long (given we order a LOT of food), but they're so friendly it makes it ok. Just put in your order, wander downstairs to the deli on the ground floor and get some pastries or dried meats for later. Yes - this place is very dated. No - it's not the most happenin' tourist spot, but when I'm in Vancouver, I feel like I'm at home and this place has a definite local feel to it. read more

In the midst of the all-too-touristy Robson Street is the Robson Public Market. It is likely the bane of the city's elite and a reprieve for the workers that are employed at the stores along the corridor where expensive shiny things are admired and bought with credit cards. The shoppers here are not dressed in the latest clothes and the goods here are not the most sought after names. What you'll get here is cheap goods made in China and food made by Asians. The market sells produce fresh and cheaper than you'll find nearby but not cheap. This is one of the few real grocery stores in the area and I'm shocked it wasn't more packed with shoppers. I bought a plate of things from the salad bar including a couple of different salads, fruit, and veggies. They were all great and made an incredible complement to the salmon rice dish I bought at one of their food court restaurants. The salad bar is about $6.75 a pound. read more

Just went to the market last saturday and found a very interesting store that has installed some coin operated karaoke booth. I only saw it in Asia these kind of booths. Me and my other 2 friends sang for half an hour and spend only like 4 bucks. since its only like 1 dollar for 7 minute i think. There is quite a lot of englsih songs but also korean, japanese, chinese vietnamese and philipino songs. Its a great way to spend little money for a great time. They also sell some very interesting clothing inside the store. Mostly asian style at a low price. I went to Crystal Mall and Parker place for similar clothing but the prices there is so much more expensive. Its a good alternative from the big name clothing store outside robson street and find something different. I hope there are more interesting store like this in vancouver, as I found vancovuer lack entertainment. The food court in the mall is quite cheap too. I thought this is a food market didnt expect something interesting. read more