We had the marinated kabobs (chicken and beef) for dinner tonight, with guests. The meat was…read moretender and delicious. The big chunks bbqued beautifully. We'll have these again, as they are as convenient as, but better than steaks.

Truly the best of the best. The staff are kind, respectful, helpful and friendly. It's tough…read moretimes but they treat everyone with heart. They are famous for their quality and vast meat selection but try their chocolate cake!! Amazing. Prices are great. Variety is exceptional. Naniamo is lucky to have them.

Just recently bought 2 tenderloin steaks...almost $40.. They…read morewere the worst tenderloins I have ever purchased... Tough, full of sinew...will never buy meat there again.

Outstanding selection and service. Pleasantly surprised by staff who went out of their way to…read moresource an item for me. Thank you!

Solid grocery store for a sleepy island town like Nanaimo…read more Has all the staples of a North American grocery store. But what takes the crown is it also stocks many of the hotsauces from Hot Ones wings challenge! So of course I had to grab a bottle of DaBomb Beyond Insanity!! Great layover all in all.

All Country Grocer stores do not price match. WHY? All the other Nanaimo grocery stores do price…read morematch.

I have been shopping here for about five years, and I love it and could not go anywhere else! When…read moreI had a very serious injury when I broke my foot in two places, the staff were so helpful with helping with groceries into the car, and have always been super friendly. Some of those young students staff were especially so kind to me when I was so badly injured. They have a good selection and I especially love the convenience of their fabulous organic and health section that beats all the other stores. I love it when they bring in the fresh dandelion leaves and so did my naturopath who cured a patient of a serious health issue when I told their office that the leaves were available at Country Grocer! I actually love this store due to its organized aisles and cleanliness, too. (We won't be mentioning the problems at other stores...) Listen - they even sell organic soil and pretty flowers!!! Love it! Would never go anywhere else. xo

It's easy to see the positive reviews are all fake . Usually posted with the managements blessings…read more I refuse to Shop , customer service sucks . There Not very helpful and treated me like I was an inconvenience. Buffet style I've heard , has made people violently ill . No big surprise there . In fact I wish I could give it a negative star . As one example for instance. I popped by , while running some errands. Went Grab a few editions of coffee news . And this employee ( complete DB) Preventing me from taking and brochures. I don't recall a sign saying I'm limited to - per customer. Shop Anywhere else.

I'm new to the area and was excited to find a local butcher, especially after receiving a gift…read morecertificate for Christmas. Based on recommendations, we decided to try Bouma Meats and purchased one large T-bone steak. The staff member suggested a "nice aged one," which sounded great. Once home, I salted the steak and let it rest at room temperature for about 30 minutes before cooking. I did notice an off smell, but assumed it was simply the aroma of aged beef. Unfortunately, once cooked and served, the filet side was clearly rancid, and the strip side wasn't much better. We stopped eating immediately out of concern for getting sick. It was very disappointing to throw away a $30 steak and worry about food safety. I've heard many good things about this shop, which makes this experience especially unfortunate, but between the cost and the concern for our health, I won't be returning.

Excellent products! They offer fresh, well priced, local meats and lots of delicious pork and fish…read moreoptions. As well, they sell other items such as traditional meat pies, sausage rolls, and even pirogies. Truly a Canadian experience. Two thumbs up.

This tidy market serves the island community and tourists pretty well…read more Well stocked, you can find almost anything here you'd find over the water, and they have plenty of fresh items. Last time I was in, what I picked up wasn't any more pricey than at the Thrifty's in Port Place Mall, especially when you take the ferry fares into consideration.

From the owner: Village Food Market is a family-owned, full-service grocery store located on beautiful Gabriola…read moreIsland. We carry a complete line of grocery products including fresh meat and produce, in-house baked goods, dairy and dairy substitutes, a full-service delicatessen, purified water, flowers, lottery and more! We source local products whenever possible and have a strong focus on organic and natural foods. Come to us for variety, friendly service and a chance to connect to Gabriola's wonderful community. We look forward to serving you!

An amazing grocery store with something for everyone taste and cooking ability level. There are so…read moremany treats here, grocery items, cured meats, cheeses, bakery, toys, housewares, their own goats merch, and even a cafe with sandwiches and tacos! A great stop while you're on the island, or as a destination on its own!

Amazing store! Something for everyone. Such a variety of…read morefood items to choose from around the world. There is a whole section of items with Goats on the Roof printed on them. Yes there are goats on grass roof of the building. There is a dessert and lunch counter in the store. Housewares, Christmas items and all kinds of fun outdoor items. Such a fun unique place to visit. There also other businesses to visit close by.

Why because you have to! Immediately stepping out of your car into the parking lot you can smell…read morethe smokey aroma in the air. They don't even have to be smoking the meat and the aroma pours out of the shop for you to enjoy. There are so many delicious smoked meats to try ranging from bison, turkey, pork, etc. The South African smoked sausage is a favorite as is the thick cut triple smoked bacon. Oh my to die for! I have been here several times and during the holidays it was jam packed so if you are going during that time pre-order. The hams that people were walking away with were amazing and certainly on my list to try. If you go and they have jars of spicy pickled green beans buy them all! When I move to BC and I start my business on the island I hope to partner with the Nanaimo Sausage House to carry some of their products in my shop or at the very least incorporate them into my menu. The island population needs to know who these people are!

Awesome butcher shop! They have goodies like rendered duck, chicken, beef and lamb fats, bone…read morebroth, lamb kidney, they were out of liver and heart but said they carried it. Plenty of frozen off season like duck meat. House cured sausages, pepperonis of several spicy levels, and bacon. The price sticker indicates the cut, price, farm where the meat originated/distance from the shop, and the animal's diet. The guy who helped me was super nice and patient with my browsing. He answered my questions and grabbed the pieces I asked for instead of the biggest ones. I've cooked up half of what I bought and the meat is excellent. The shop is spacious and comfortable and has pantry items, freezer and dairy on the perimeter walls so if you need to wait it's not unpleasant to do so.

Ian is my go to butcher! Awesome selection of locally sourced, high quality meats. Have tried it…read moreall..the gf sausages, steaks, chicken, turkey, pork, lamb and the carnivore bacon are just delicious. Excellent quality.

ever since country grocer acquired the 49th parallel grocery store the quality of produce has…read moredeteriorated and the prices have skyrocketed. This is pure greedflation. I will no longer shop there.

Nice grocery without having to slog out to Nanaimo or down to Ladysmith. Decent stock of most…read morethings. A nice deli and great fresh breads. Prices good too. You want top meat I'd go elsewhere but for most things including staples and fresh vegetables pretty decent I must say.