My friend Penny told me to go check out Gunters. I'm visiting the area and all about exploring new…read moreshops so was excited to go! Not a huge shop but a great selection - fresh meats - couldn't resist grabbing a small ribeye and same kolbassa as well as some frozen sausages - note that frozen sausages are marked down 30% from the fresh variety! Was also pleased to see farm fresh eggs for u der $4 a dozen and there was a great selection of tracheas and ears etc for our furry kids! Can't wait to go back - I agree it's a little pricey but it's I love supporting local family run businesses that I know give great quality! Ps the young lady working at the shop looked like she was freezing but was very helpful and always smiling!

family owned butcher shop prices are pricey but it is for great quality meat. bring your own to…read morehave butchered or buy there's. bought the homemade beef sasuages in regular and garlic not a fan of either. but the homemade liverwurst was the best i have had in years.

Called in Buddha Bowl with salmon from the mountain biking parking lot in Cumberland...lady on the…read morephone was great, food was ready when I arrived, it tasted great and it was healthy...a great choice!

As someone who is dairy free, this is 100% a place I will be coming back to. I ordered the chicken…read moreand mushroom quesadillas with dairy free cheese, AMAZING! Sometimes restaurants offer substitutions and then I try them, and it feels like they don't even try to make it good. This restaurant is the opposite. This dish didn't have me wishing I still ate dairy, 10/10 would recommend!!!

I'm on a quest to visit all the Yellow Delis. This is my second since being in BC. The maté tea is…read morealways delish, i had the green-unsweetened and a yellow submarine sandwich with the spread of the week; sun dried tomato! My sister had the veggie burger and my nephew some of the housemade (equally delicious) granola. The food is always yummy but I'm usually here for the exceptional customer service and interesting people i meet, they didn't disappoint. Chatted with Ben today, super friendly even had some chapstick made on the farm for me to try! It's super nice so make sure you grab one when you pay. Took a cinnamon bun for the road, you should too!!!

On a trip to Courtney, The Yellow Deli was highly recommended to us. We thought it looked…read moreinteresting from the outside, and decided to give it a try for brunch. An enchanting little restaurant is apparently known for its sandwiches and deserts. Interesting and home cabin style décor, we received a warm welcome when we arrived and were taken to our table. A couple of minutes after being seated. We waited no time for our server to take our order and had hot coffee within a minute or two. The service was friendly and efficient. The food didn't take long and was superb! The breakfast sandwich was excellent. The bread was made in house, the bacon was divine, and the home-made blueberry muffin was fresh and warm. It was a great experience and live in the Fraser Valley, we have since learned there is a Yellow Deli in Chilliwack.

This might be my favorite customer service I have ever experienced in my life. It's not that…read moreeverything was smooth and efficient; it was more about the attitude and personalities of the wonderful people who served me. I am blown away by how genuine the staff here are! And the food is fantastic too, so that doesn't hurt ;) I was traveling solo to Courtenay last week, and Off Main had popped up in my search as a nice spot for a late brunch/lunch. When I went, I had to wait for about 10-15 minutes, and then I was seated at the same time as this retired couple by the window. It turns out they were regulars at this restaurant, which gave me confidence about how good the food would be--after all, who would be a regular at a horrible food establishment? I ordered a half size chicken and waffles. Super crispy chicken, silky hollandaise, and excellent house made hot sauce. Though the order took a long time to make (super busy day!), my server offered me a drink on the house to apologize. And throughout the meal, I got to chat with the couple seated next to me, which was also so lovely. After they left, one of the servers told me that they had paid for my meal. What an incredibly kind act. I left a thank you note with the staff, in hopes they will get it next time they're back. My server also hand wrote me a list of local recommendations for places to go and where to eat around there. Wow. Just good vibes all around. I can't wait to go back the next time I'm on the island.

Oh My Lord !! Of the…read morecountless breakfast joints have eaten at over so many decades, THIS PLACE is in the top 5. First off, THEY ARE ALL SO SWEET and Kind and Hospitable... They REALLY WANT to give You an excellent meal and experience... They 'SEE' You as a person and not just someone who walked in... I ordered an Omelette and was recommended to add shallots and cherry tomatoes to it. Came with a delicious toast and potatoes which were deep fried... The omelette tasted like it came from a Home Kitchen - truly authentic taste and SO GOOD !! Could tell that the ingredients they used were local and fresh - don't really get that taste in majority of the places i've been to... The Coffee was good and they came by several times to make sure i was having a good experience... If i lived nearby I WOULD EAT HERE EVERY SINGLE DAY !! I had the urge to hug these people for SUCH a delightful experience but then stopped myself :) MOST DEFINITELY coming back here again whenever am in the vicinity to try more items...

A friend and I were starving and wanted something quick so we decided on the Soup Box. I had never…read morebeen even though it's super close to me so I was excited to try! There were only two flavours left by the time we got there ( they start each day with 4) so we decided to mix a broccoli and cheddar with a veggie soup and it was a fantastic combination. We also got a small "scone" with the soup which reminded me of the tea biscuits mom used to make when I was a kid. So glad we tried this out!

Their soups are delicious and nutritious with a broad selection. I've had several different soups…read moreand have greatly enjoyed all of them. I'm looking forward to trying new ones!

a great restaurant in the Powell River area. The interior is so modern, warm and cozy, it's…read moresomething you would expect to find at a coastal town like here. Loved their peach Bellini drink here, and their fish and chips are definitely the way to go! Service was friendly and the restaurant is kept well clean overall. Prices are what you'd expect them to be, in my opinion. No complaints here, if I'm ever in Powell River again I'll definitely be back.

Stopped in for Happy Hour and we ended up getting Appy's and a main plus a few drinks. House white…read moreright now is from Fitzpatrick in the Okanagan which was good. For Appy's we got the Poutine and BBQ Chicken bites that had a bit of a Korean Gojijan flavour which we enjoyed. They gave us the creamy parm dip on the side that was sooooo good and I finished it with the fries that came with the burger, lol. We also got a Smash burger which was excellent and the Cod burger was fantastic, nice size piece of fish! Also tried the root beer in a bottle that was sooooo good. Our server was fantastic and so nice.

We were in that neighborhood when we realized we were hungry. We went to Plates and were…read moredisappointed. The food lacked flavor, presentation was ho hum. It was close. We shall make better choices,

We stayed next door at the Coast Hotel, so we had to try this gem! And we're so glad we did. The…read morefood was amazing, with generous portions and reasonable prices. The cozy vibe and fun decor made for a wonderful atmosphere. But what really made our experience stand out was our server, JC - they were awesome! Overall, we had a fantastic time and would highly recommend it!

The food was great, service was good, and the ambiance was that of a small diner. It was packed to…read morethe brim but still good for walk-in. Don't recommend the vanilla iced coffee but the fruit and crepes as well as the sunny side-up egg were fresh!

We are glad that The Hen and Hog Cafe in Courtenay was recommended to us by The Surly Mermaid…read morerestaurant in Sidney. Another café serving excellent breakfast Egg Benedict, Eggs, Bacon, spuds and toast. Coffee was very good. Definitely recommend if you are in the area.