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    Safeway

    3.2 (32 reviews)
    ModerateGrocery
    Closed 7:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Steve L.

    What can I say, Safeway is what it is. And that's pretty much all I would expect from a huge, chain grocery store. They stock pretty much all the standards for a typical grocery store but drop the ball with their lack of "specialty" items, especially when it comes to Asian foods. But at the same time, there are more then a few shops only a couple of blocks away where you can pick up those type of things. The produce isn't the greatest and can be on the pricey side, usually due to the fact they truck in a lot of off season veggies from places like Mexico. However, once again, that's easily remedied by walking down the block to one of the corner markets. Deli wise, you get what you pay for. If you want really great olives, cheeses or meats, head to the Cardero Bottega or Capers. If you're not willing to spend a little extra then the Safeway deli is okay for your day to day cured ham needs. My biggest issue with the store has to be the lack-luster seafood section. For a city that can boast some of the best fresh, local seafood the selection at Safeway is incredibly sparse and well, just plain sad. It's Spot Prawn season, but not one to be found in their cooler. No live mussels, scallops, or crab and they still carry farmed-fish that I don't want anything to do with. Why can I not find a decent fishmonger in the West End? Cons aside, they're open early and close late. The store is clean, well stocked, and the staff for the most part is pleasant and actually willing to help you find what you're looking for. It's also nice that they are now carrying more organic options including their own Safeway Organics product line. Alex D. is right about the "one crazy server" that works there. I'm still trying to figure out if he is actually on the "I'll have what he's having" uppers or once again he just forgot to take his prescribed medication. The other day when I was in there he didn't have any customers at his till and he was actually shadow boxing with invisible opponent. That day I decided it was probably best if I just used the do-it-yourself check out.

    3 for $7.99!!!! Safeway, you always get me with those "deals"! :P

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    Very clean and well stocked. We stopped by for dessert and their bakery did not disappoint. Lots of choices.

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    The prices are great, it's in a nice location, and it's not too crowded. The store has a good layout and is easy to navigate.

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    Too pricey for what they offer! Even more $ then specialty shops! Almost 8 bucks for fig bars that even Wholefoods was selling for around 5.

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    Great store good selection and service and they don't nickel and dime you for a plastic bag!

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    IGA Market Place Robson - Grab and go

    IGA Market Place Robson

    3.7(30 reviews)
    1.6 kmDowntown
    $$

    This grocery store was near where I was staying and I wanted to stop in to see if there were any…read moresnacks I wanted to buy. This is not what I assume a full size grocery store would be. It is a split opening. You either walk into IGA or Home Sense. The store is very small inside and almost a triangle/wedge shape, which made it difficult to navigate. The aisles are very narrow and very tall. I was overwhelmed by all the close proximity of things and people so basically cruised through then left. I had wanted to buy some chips but I am not sure if this particular store is expensive or that is just the price of things but I didn't find anything I wanted to buy. Lines were long and near the exit (which is already a long, narrow entrance). Upon entering the store there was a pop up tent out front of the store and someone was selling fresh fruits and vegetables. Not sure if they are an outside vendor or affiliated with the store. I assume that if I had gone to a store not in downtown it may have been larger, more spread out and less expensive. I assume that the aisles are tall and narrow as a space is at a premium and they are trying to fit the most amount of product in to cater to people.

    Really nice store and great for the tourist that are around this area. Easy and affordable options…read morefor grab and go food and a nice hot Indian food station and good soups. I guess this review is really from a tourist point of view but they also seem to be a good grocery store that I know I would shop at if I lived here.

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    Loblaws City Market The Post - Produce area~

    Loblaws City Market The Post

    3.1(21 reviews)
    1.8 kmDowntown

    I was walking towards the Vancouver Public Library. I was kind of hungry as I didn't have lunch…read moreyet. Saw this huge building with a couple of shops on the ground floor including a Starbucks. Loblaws is on the second floor. The place is nice and clean. Lots of cooked food choices. Price and servings were reasonable. I ordered a quarter sized ribs with korean noodles as my side. Don't ask me why. I just did. Never heard that pairing before! But wish I ordered some potatoes or veggies instead! There were lots of sides to choose from. Can you believe this was $8? It's their $8 menu, available everyday. Can't go wrong with that! Took it to the self serve counter and paid for it. Then went around the back where they have plenty of tables to enjoy my lunch. There are microwaves to heat my order. The area is really clean. After my meal, went downstairs where they have plenty of places to sit, study, read, hangout. This place is great! They have a nice membership gym on the third floor as well! It's nice place downtown to hang out in! This place is modern and very spacious! I'll definitely come here often!

    Nice spacious grocery store near stadium skytrain. It took over the old post office. It's located…read moreon the second floor. I liked the cooked food area where you can see the staff cooking and prepping the food. So fresh. I was the there around 10 am and the lunch items were not ready yet. They were still serving breakfast stuff. The bakery section had freshly baked bread which looked pretty amazing. Around $4-5 for a loaf. I was enticed by the cakes and the prices were decent. They ranged from $15 to $30 for 5" and 8" round cakes. Some had 50% off. So I found out the cakes with 50% discount are about 6-7 days old. So it will be best to eat it that day or next day. It also makes me wonder how do we know which cakes are made on that day. NGL, I did get a cake with 50% off. It was NYE and it would be a treat for the family and friends to try it. With the discount it came to $15. Awesome price in today's time. I got the truffle royale cake which looked like a tuxedo cake. It was recommended by the staff. It was delicious, not overly sweet. I would get cakes here again. Docked a star off for the payment area. At 10+ am, there was only self check out available. Only after the self check out line area was busy, then a customer service counter started serving people buying stuff. There was no staff in the self check out area to assist until later when more people had issues. I needed a staff to take 50% off the sticker price. Even after payment, the machine/kiosk did not register payment to print receipt even though the screen indicated payment was made. The staff had to try many times before it was fully processed. The staff was busy helping 3 other customers besides me at the self check out. Either that morning was an anomaly or they need to look into getting a new system or more staff to help.

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    Loblaws City Market The Post - Huge long lobby with seats and tables.

    Huge long lobby with seats and tables.

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    H Mart

    H Mart

    3.1(103 reviews)
    1.5 kmDowntown, Granville Entertainment District
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    i stopped by hmart at the corner of robson and seymour, and it's one of those places that feels…read morelike it's doing a lot at once, but it works. it runs 9am to 10pm, 365 days a year, and you really get the sense of it being a hard working, always on kind of store. it spans two levels, with a main ground floor and an escalator up to the second floor, so it feels more like a compact vertical mall than a typical grocery stop. the ground floor leans heavily into kbeauty and lifestyle. there's makeup, skincare, fashion, luggage, and accessories, cuteness overload, all mixed together in a way that's easy to browse. the layout is compact (very downtown), but it adds to the energy. they've also got artbox items and a surprising amount of canadian souvenir goods, which gives it a slightly tourist friendly feel. interestingly, no bts merch in sight, maybe due to their hiatus? kpop music videos play on screens above us, full choreography and colour coordinated outfits adding constant movement while you browse. it makes even a quick stop feel a bit more alive. medicube on sale was tempting, and i'll probably look into it more later, mostly to justify whether i actually need it. one thing that stands out pretty quickly is how direct they are about shoplifting. for a store open every day of the year, you get the sense they've had to deal with it more than most. the signs with photos of shoplifters paired with police file numbers are very clear, and security is visible as soon as you enter. it takes a certain level of boldness to be that upfront about it, and instead of softening the message, they've chosen to address it head on. it shifts the tone, but it also makes their stance unmistakable. heading up the escalator to the second floor, the focus shifts to groceries. there's a small food court, along with housewares, a lottery kiosk, and everyday grocery staples, all tucked into the flow of the space. it's easy to lose a bit of time just moving between sections. from there, the snacks section does what it does best. they have hello kitty kikkoman soy sauce, roasted sweet potatoes, pouch drinks with separate ice cups, and a solid selection of ready to eat meals. on this visit, i ended up buying two new flavours of turtle chips: wagyu beef with wasabi and carbonara spicy chicken. priorities. they also have a stamp card system, collect ten stamps and you get a $25 hmart gift card, which feels like a quiet nudge that you'll probably be back anyway. overall, it's a high energy, well contained space: part grocery store, part beauty shop, part snack discovery zone, with a hardworking downtown rhythm and a very clear sense of how it runs.

    One of my favourite asian grocery store in the core of DT Vancouver…read more Excellent produce and seasonal specialty produce and fruits is what I come in for. Pine Mushrooms is in season at the moment. Other items to look out for: special Korean style cut beef and imported kimchi.

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