I live right by this place, and for the longest time, I was convinced that it was a front for…read moresomething, since all I ever saw was a few oranges when I looked through the window. I guess I didn't look very hard! My girlfriend was the one who informed me that this was actually a salad bar place ! Yey! There is 2 rather large steel tables, the one on the far left side has the fresh fruit assortment. To the right, is a selection of greens, and other veggies. There are also some grain based salads and pasta items. The other table has some chickpeas and more veggies, cheese, tofu, tuna, turkey, assorted nuts, pumpkin and sunflower seeds, and of course - dressings. The salad bar goes by weight. They have a few different sized clear plastic containers you use, and fill up as you see fit. A large container filled up comes to around the $10 mark - give or take. The produce is fresh, and the staff seems fairly friendly. They also sell pop and juice in a cooler you also help yourself to if you so desire. I always take mine to go as I live just upstairs in the building, but they do have a seating area if you wish to eat there. I don't think it seats too many, but it's never super busy. So, if your downtown, want something healthy, fresh, fast and not overly pricey, this is a place you really should check out!

Lucky for the ppl who live & work nearby here, think the DT core needs something like this, give me…read morea holler if there's one by Pacific Centre as it's quite the far walk here during a lunch break. At a $1.49/100 grams to choose your own fruit/veggie/other stuff options, is pretty reasonable to me, esp when you eat as much junk food & going out in general, so it's great for the bachelors too lol. Usually at these places i'm wary of flies flying around, but pretty clean here. Some window action here, seating along the sides. You can also buy some fruit here too, of course. Limited street meter parking but at least there's no rush hour restrictions. If you dare, go park in the loading zone right by the alley ;)

Blueberry's only $17.00 a pound. gouging prices not only at the large supermarkets but your…read morefriendly local fruit market. The large gouging supermarkets are nowhere this mark when it comes to a high price. I can't believe that customers would pay this price. If they do they have no reason to complain about high prices. Blueberries are not even in season yet except if you live in South America.

I like this Kin's market quite a lot. There's others that I've gone to which I do not recommend…read more This one however has always been good to me. Obviously the prices are a little bit less than the grocery stores, although that gap seems to be closing. Today I got Roma tomatoes for $.99 a pound which I haven't seen in a long time. The produce always looks good compared to other small groceries. I don't really expect a lot from staff in such places other than keeping it clean and doing a accurate bill at the end, so there's not much for me to say in that regard. I do hope these places keep going during this time of inflation because it is getting very difficult to stock up on anything fresh these days.

My friends really wanted to try Craffles so we stopped by on a Saturday afternoon - they don't take…read morereservations so we had to wait to be seated. Luckily, it was just a 20min wait! Their restaurant is not too big so wouldn't recommend it for a big group. My friend and I both got their crispy chicken crepe - hers was tapioca (gluten free) and mine was traditional crepe. Both were soo good! The tapioca one had a different texture - it was a bit more chewy. Not a bad option if you are gluten free! We also got their nutellacino which was basically a nutella cappuccino! It was definitely as good as it tasted. Their menu was a lot different than the last time I came here (around 3 yrs ago) and I really liked all the new items they introduced. I would definitely consider this place again when I'm looking for a good brunch spot! Also their service was really fast! And they had a coat rack too :)

Such a fun place! The honey garlic sauce was really tasty and the crunchy chicken helped add a…read moredifferent texture to the chewy toast. My spanish latte was also really good. If you like nutella, go for the nutellaccino- I had a sip of my boyfriend's and it was also great. Service was fast and nice! Gave great recommendations for things to do in the area. I also loved that we were able to eat outside since it was pretty loud and cramped inside.

Lovely neighborhood market with solid variety and genuinely friendly staff. We walked in our first…read moreday needing everything and left with groceries for a proper dinner. They remembered us by visit three, which says something about the place. Bright, well-stocked, and exactly what a local shop should be.

Used to really like this grocery store - they don't have a big selection of obscure/specialty foods…read morebut they carry all of the necessities and the options are still pretty good given the relatively small area. The ready-to-eat meals and bakery are both good but not great, but worth it for the price. The bakery desserts always look exciting, but the execution is sometimes underwhelming - the cakes are too sweet for me. I have always gotten excellent bread from the bakery though. Staff is mostly pretty nice. Occasionally I've met employees who seem unhappy to be having to deal with me, but those are a minority. I say I "used to" like Nester's because today I came here to grab a quick dinner, and as I was leaving, a mouse ran out from underneath the condiments/trash counter in the eating area, running right into my foot before scurrying out of sight again. Seeing that this is apparently an ongoing issue, I think I'll be avoiding this store for a while. Have to leave just 1 star even though I do still like their food because I cannot recommend a store with a rodent problem in good conscience.

Best premium strawberries this summer was sourced here. I…read moreliked the local eggs and smaller quantity of proteins and ready to made products here. Another pro is the clienteles don't "poke" at the produce here as much. Which makes it allot more enjoyable shopping here. Due to location and focused clientele, yes the prices are at a premium. However, considering when in comparison to real estate, we are lucky to have so many grocery stores for fresh fruits and vegetables at a competitive price compare to other premier cities. If this corner of DT Yaletown is in comparison to Upper East Side in Manhattan. The pricing is about right. Street parking is available, this market is on one of the best bike lanes in DT Vancouver. Cons. If it really is one. The aisle is narrow like any ethnic grocery stores or like the new layout at Urban Fare Yale town. "Narrow". jokes.

I've driven by this market many a time and since I'm crazy about vegetables and have a salad every…read moreday for lunch, I've been meaning to check out this place for a long time. They have an outdoor market stand with beautiful, colorful vegetables on display (and pretty flowers, too), and it's always caught my eye. So I finally visited here the other day when I was walking about the 'hood. There are quite a few positive features about this place, but some negatives, too. Hence the average, 3-star rating. First the positives: they have a decent selection of fresh, organic produce. The place is clean and well stocked. Inside, they have packaged meals and slices of cakes, and quite a few cheeses. There are shelves in the back containing most pantry staples, so in a pinch, you could probably find the basics here - and more. And the items that were on "special" or sale had prices comparable to my No Frills, so that was good to see. The downside: those items that were not on sale were exorbitantly priced. I'd say on average, prices are higher than at Urban Fare. Perhaps on a par with Whole Foods. And the set-up at the cash was a cluster**** when I was there, with three of us customers at the counter and the cashier trying to juggle us all simultaneously (which was really odd). Whatever system they have for ringing out, it wasn't working when I was there. Luckily, none of us was impatient or had anger management issues (with another group, it could've turned out much differently. We three all kinda looked at each other and just shrugged our shoulders). I guess if I lived nearby, I'd pop in here occasionally to see what produce was on sale, but due to the prices, this wouldn't be my go-to place for regular shopping.

Can't believe I didn't know about this place sooner. It has a hidden taiyaki booth in the back with…read morered bean or custard hot off the grill. Simply delicious

Nice to have another supermarket in Yaletown! Love the Korean options and assortment of goods. It's…read moresmall but has all all the basics - fruits, veggies, meat, frozen goods, snacks, noodles. Prices are reasonable, especially when on sale.

What?! A legitimate healthy meal for on the run? We've been visiting family daily at the hospital…read morenearby. To say the protein smoothies at Body Energy Club are a lifesaver...is a total understatement. We sooooo appreciate the staff and the amazing ingredients they mix together to keep us going for another 5 hours of supporting our family. The staff has no idea how magical they are. Sparkles, rainbows, and fireworks happen daily behind that counter.

Love Body Energy Club and have been coming for years for their smoothies and food. Their King Kale…read moresmoothie is so so good and I love the healthy perfect portion sizes of the Upmeals they sell at Body Energy. The wraps and bowls are fresh, delicious, and fills you up so you don't feel like you need more. For someone like me who wants to eat healthier but love food a lot, Body Energy Club offers fun, healthy, and tasty snacks, smoothies, and foods to help me stay on track while fueling my body with good clean nutrients. I was lucky enough to win a meal prize pack from Body Energy and loved being feed a week worth of lunches. The chicken penne pasta was absolutely delicious and I think I might actually prefer it over regular beef bolognese - it's THAT GOOD! All the wraps and sandwiches were also really nice but the standout is the Thai curry chicken - love the crunchy and peanut sauce! Highly recommend the smoothies and food from Body Energy Club, you can't go wrong!

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.