While not a fancy store, they have a good selection of basic supplies, as well as a good deli…read moredepartment. This is our go-to grocery store in the area. They feature a good produce department as well as carrying goods from a number of local producers. In general, they are better than US stores QFC or Safeway, not quite up to the level of Seattle's Metropolitan Market.

Our 1st time in a Thrifty Foods! The store was in perfect order, everything neatly displayed and…read morethe staff friendly and helpful. We found many well ordered departments to shop through! I love the assortment of reusable shopping totes/bags and bought a beautiful rose cover folding bag.

Got all the provisions we needed for the road at Safeway, but boy is it exorbitant. I would…read morestrictly limit my visits to Safeway if I can help it. + At least there's healthy options here too (like proteins, fruits, electrolyte drinks). + Fast checkout. . Some Safeways don't have restrooms, so you may want to call ahead to verify.

Great selection of vegan food, the staff was helpful and accessible. The Safeway felt like all…read moreother Safeways, but the town it is in is very charming. Not much ambiance.

Bought $50 worth of food and on our way out we were stopped because an employee "saw" us put 2 cans…read moreof pop in our pockets, which is ridiculous we would never do that. Not shopping at this location anymore.

Overcharged $35 for a delivery. Delivery was missing $35…read moreworth of what I ordered yet I was billed the full charge anyway. After 5 phone calls, 4 different people and 2 weeks of waiting for a resolve. I just can't be bothered to try anymore. Make sure you're not getting ripped off beforehand. Don't trust their competence with your credit card.

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!

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!

Market Place saves me from having to make full-day grocery journeys off-island to Whole Foods or…read moreTrader Joe's so for that I'd give them ten stars if I could. Their vegan, organic, etc selection is surprisingly expansive as well as reasonably priced and their bulk bin section is so well-organized. Veggies always look great and are high quality. It's nice having locally grown sprouts and mixed greens available as well. They even have some lovely locally produced soaps, salt, and other items if you're looking for good gifts. Employees are friendly and helpful, check-out lines usually move pretty quickly, most of the time there is ample parking, and the restrooms are clean.

Best sandwiches!! My…read morepicky kid loved their marbled bread with ham and cheese so much we went back the next day and got another one. They have a wonderful hot food selection with such aromatic soups and tasty nibbles. In addition to the sandwiches, we got breakfast scrambled eggs with veggies, bacon and potatoes!! Yum.

Great, superlatively clean and amply stocked local grocery store…read more The staff are all very helpful and friendly. Whilst I've enjoyed their fresh cut sandwiches before boarding the ferry, the fourth star is awarded based solely on their carrot cake. Until eating Orcas Island Market's carrot cake, I thought the best carrot cake I'd ever eaten was served at the restaurant atop Sax Fifth Avenue, New York. Potential carrot-cake connaisseurs should note that cakes are rotated daily albeit carrot cake is not offered daily. If you visit in the day carrot cake is served, buy a generous slice and enjoy.

We stopped here for a few odds and ends that we needed for dinner and found a hidden gem--Woody's…read moreTaproom! Wine, cider, and beer on tap in a grocery store! They had our favorite Finn River cider on tap, and for $5/pint?!? Yes please! They also had some yummy food available, but we had just eaten, so...next time for sure!! The service was friendly, quick, and really reasonably priced! You're in a grocery store, but it was a quiet, clean, and fun place to escape the cold and rain for a few minutes!

Was prepared to pay more for the convenience, but frankly IMHO their prices are well beyond what is…read moreboth reasonable and warranted. To make things worse, I was incorrectly charged for sale priced items, but when I came back to have this corrected I was met with very poor customer experience. Seems that the staff are not overly interested in just doing the right thing without a poor attitude towards their customer. Lots of other places in town to spend my money and will take my business elsewhere.

Excessively rude doorkeeper and overall high prices taking advantage of Pender Islands wonderful…read morecommunity.

Came here to pick up a few things. The shelves are well stocked. Prices are ok. There are free…read moreparking out in front. The isles are nice and wide. They sell plants here as well. Thrifty is owned by Safeway. Not bad. I would come back for sure.

We were in Mill Bay for a few days. Happened to go to this grocery store to get supplies. Mill…read moreBay is not a large town. We were surprised at the nice selection of produce and items available for sale. Prices were pretty good. I guess this would be the place to shop for groceries if we were to return to Mill Bay.