The Salt Spring Island Saturday Market is a classic that everyone should visit at least once. There…read morewere many stands, selling everything from pottery and jewelry, to fresh vegetables and artisanal goods. There were also many snack stands selling street food and baked goodies! It does get quite busy, so I would recommend showing up before noon. Do note that the items are on the pricier side, but you can tell that each item is made with lots of love. If you are interested in handmade goods and unique finds, this is a must visit!

This is on the top ten list of every travel site. It was very nice but crowded and a bit expensive…read more I appreciate that you get to see all the artisanal food together, but for me part of the charm of these things is seeking them out. A lot of arts and crafts such as carving, leather, and clothing. A really lovely felt flower maker. I've been to many many markets and this was good but didn't blow me away. Beautiful setting obviously and the vendors were chatty and informative.

The ice cream here is OK: not terrible, not great. Selection did seem a bit limited. The biggest…read moreissue I had was with slow, inefficient service. Given the number of good reviews here, I think today's experience was atypical, and you may well have a nice visit. Neither recommend nor discourage.

Stopped by here for the first time. Prices seemed average to us Vancouver folk. Service was a bit…read moreslow but extremely friendly. We had four ice cream flavours and each seemed a bit bland. The portions on the medium ice cream cones were quite generous. A good selection of chocolates, and candies and licorice by weight. Overall a solid choice for a sugar fix.

We couldn't get enough of this place during our brief time on Saltspring Island. We stayed at the…read morehotel directly across from Thrifty Foods, and though most things were closed for the holidays- Thrifty was an open shining healthy beacon. I stocked up on organic trail mixes, kombucha, blueberries, stevia, matcha, and much more during my excited visits here. This place has everything that you could dream of - when it comes to health related goods and products. Their staff are laid back and they let you peruse everything without bothering you - so definitely feel free to take your time in here. I'm a firm believer that a quality grocery store can truly help shape the culture of a small town. Saltspring is blessed to have such a phenomenal resource like Thrifty Foods. Though there are plenty of lovely local farms on this magical island - it's nice to have a haven where you stock up on produce, essential oils, and other bulk items. Trust.

When I imagine the lady or gentleman who dictates the prices of groceries at this SSI stop, I…read morepicture an evil genius in a dark and shadowed room cackling "THE POWER!". ... there are only a few spots to snag groceries on the island and mmmaaannn can you tell. If you're spending a few nights or over from the mainland - expect sticker shock to hit you like a freight train. And our American friends? Bring someone with you to speak soothingly while you shop... It's expensive. Ridiculously expensive. But beyond that, it's your pretty standard grocery store. The pros: 1. To balance the exorbitant grocery costs, they have some seriously stunning deals on produce. $1 for a quart of strawberries?! 0.98/lb for oranges?! Hot damn. The money you save will buy your $2.99 SINGLE AVOCADO. 2. They have really good, fresh baked gluten free bread. 3. They carry Krema Honeylicious. Bonus points every time. And goat's milk yogurt which can be tricky to track. 4. Everyone who works there is SUPER cheerful. Actually most people on SSI are super cheerful. Must be something in the air... It's one of two. So you're just going to have to deal with it. But hey, look at the positives and stuff your gullet with strawberries.

I am astounded at how great this place is! I contacted all the main bakeries on Salt Spring for a…read morenon-gluten/sugar/nuts birthday cake, and H&B was the only one to come through and at a very reasonable price. I ended up with an 11" tart with coconut flour, custard, raspberries and dark chocolate, and all organic. Just amazing and incredible. Can't wait to order from them again. Thanks Mathew!

Awesome grocery store with a wonderful London Fog tea latte mix that I bought just to test because…read moreI was missing my favorite hot beverage. It was phenomenal and I wish I had bought more. Everything else was great--service, atmosphere, friendly vibe. I'll be back when I'm in town.

If you don't like the crowds, don't go here on Super Tuesday! Super Tuesday is 10% off everything!…read moreEVERYTHING! It's great, but busy! We arrived on a Tuesday and forgot about this so we got caught up in the hustle. Best grocery store on the island. It's shopable and their cafe is great! Compared to some of the competitors this is the best. I just miss the bowling alley across the street. Don't sleep on their bakery. If you're not getting the Nanaimo bars you're just losing money! The check out clerks and very friendly...sometimes too friendly...Just the other day I was chatting with my husband and the clerk made an odd comment and in our A and B conversation, he did NOT C his way out it. It was all in good fun though, we do truly love this place, and don't forget to hit the dispensary next door! That place is magical!

a friend brought me some of your coffee, one labeled ' a bit dark.' best coffee I've ever tasted…read moreand I've traveled and had much of the best coffee in the world,, but this was better, by far.

Visited this gem, at their summer storage box turned cafe site. Coffee was absolutely delicious,…read moreand I highly recommend their iced coffee! Insanely good coffee all around!

Just ordered these to ship to Montreal. We had the opportunity to try them when we visited the…read moreGanges market on Saltspring. They are without a doubt some of the most delicious spices I have ever used. The depth of flavour is incomparable.

I saw these guys at the Salt Spring in The City show at Heritage Hall over the weekend. One of the…read morefew food related booths at the show. I picked up some curry inspired spices for a friend of mine who is going outside the box in terms of cooking.It is his B-day in the next few days, therefore, this was the perfect gift. Very friendly people to deal with. Prices were fair.

HAIKU REVIEW Moo…read more Moo. Moo. Moo. Moo. Moo. Moo. Moo. Moo. Moo. Moo. Moo. Thanks for the cheese, cows!

Thank you for providing amazing cheeses for our wedding last June! Our guests thoroughly enjoyed…read moreyour homemade cheeses, and we've come back for more a couple times since! Keep up the good work. :) We LOVE your cheese and the treat of visiting your farm! We can see that you have very happy cows.

[Note]: I wrote this review for The Feast located in Ganges and somehow the review landed here. The…read moreFeast is part of the Hen & Hound but it is a standalone restaurant located elsewhere on the island :) ------ The Feast is a farm to table experience on Salt Spring Island and the food was super delicious. After driving by many of the farms around the island and seeing all the animals and farm stands, it was truly a unique experience to enjoy food prepared locally. The Feast is a relatively small space and they are quite popular so make sure you make a reservation! We managed to get a reservation for 5PM on a Monday night because all the other times were booked already. Even though they're busy, the staff try very hard to move things around to accommodate walk-ins if possible. The service was really nice and a little bit hectic but definitely out of care and devotion to ensuring that everyone is having a good time. They have quite an extensive menu (despite claiming there's no menu) so there's something for everyone. I really like their shared menu items for 2-4 people. It's a really nice family style plate. We ordered the beef brisket and the portion was huge! Everything was seasoned so well and you can definitely taste the freshness in the ingredients. We really enjoyed our meal here! That said, I set my expectations a bit too high after reading all of their 5 star reviews. They are still just a small local shop that operates with love so they definitely do not match what a 5 star experience might be in a big city but I don't think they need to or should :) They seem perfect for the island lifestyle and I hope I get to visit again!

Absolutely lovely farm-to-table spot right by the Fernwood Point Beach. If you sit at one of the…read morelive-edge bar tables outside, you get a fantastic ocean view. We came with high hopes for a Pacific Northwest lunch (the menu is highly enticing -- we took a photo of it anyway); unfortunately the kitchen is undergoing renovation so the place was open only for coffees & pastries. There was a decent selection of cakes, but we settled with a latte and a cacao. They came in custom-design mugs and were nice warm treats. The cacao (we got it unsweetened) has a twinge of spice. Overall just a 5-star ambiance. Would definitely come back next time for an actual meal.