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    Urban Fare

    3.7 (135 reviews)
    ModerateGrocery, Bakeries
    Open • 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    The main entrance corner Bute / Cordova

    Ho Ho HUM HUM CAN ROLl a BoWLING BALL between Tables It's pedestrian ... as it tries too hard to be the Dean and Delucca of Vancouver but has no local heart and soul ... Food is so ho hum and is well stocked and displayed ... maybe because it's selling so slow??? Service is lethargic and sometimes no one at the cashier ... where can they go ?? Are they hiding in the walk in cooler thus explaining their frigid behaviour ???? Their black uniform are quasi facists like Mussolini's Black shirts and sure act like it with their robot stoic stance. At least the washrooms are well kept and you can dump and urinate on them this way too ... Poo poo pee pee ... but lots of table space if you have a meeting as it's empty a lot of the times ... you can also add another multitask as you can easily roll a bowling bowl between the tables without disturbing anyone as no one is there most of the time ... ..

    Iris M.

    Medium sized grocery with all the essentials .. so clean and organized.. even has an adjoining coffee shop/bistro on the upper floor with its own separate entrance .. cappuccino was dw Lucius but iced green tea latte was terrible - similar to Starbucks pricing

    Sasha K.

    When you're in a bind and don't feel like cooking, this is the perfect spot to grab a hot meal, whether it's just for yourself or your entire family. They also offer catering options for parties, which is a great convenience. I really enjoy their freshly cut meats like turkey and roast beef. They have a variety of sides, but the highlights are the more rare options like the au gratin. There's a huge selection of vegetables and salads, and in another section of the store, you can find incredibly fresh sushi. Normally, I wouldn't recommend grocery store sushi, but Urban Fare does a bang up job. Their bakery is definitely worth mentioning, with a wide range of sweets from around the world. Be sure to try their jumbo macarons--they're filled with a ton of cream and far from bite-sized; nearly the length of your hand! They're so pretty but also truly out of this world yum.

    The driest, worst roast beef I've ever eaten
    Christina L.

    This is an okay grocery store for the location. I come here for the convenience even though prices are generally $2-5 more per item compared to other stores. It's generally clean and not too busy. However, the hot food is terrible. The roast beef was the driest and the worst tasting meat I've ever had. I could not cut through it with a butter knife. The burgers tasted like they came from the freezer with all the flavours sucked out of them. The fries were terrible. The chicken pot pie was dry and salty. I'm not sure who's cooking back there and what the food is made of here. The bread selection is really lacking, too.

    Water drinks and perfectly described trail mix for me.
    Willy M.

    When I come into town, I tend to hit up a neighboring grocery store to pick up some waters, snacks and other little items. It's annoying to go and buy 1 bottle of water each time I am thirsty and drinking from the tap.....meh...not so much. This spot wasn't far from where I was staying, so we walked over and got some stuff. It's right at the corner of Bute & W. Cordova St in a nice little downtown neighborhood. Medium sized grocery store with prepared foods/deli area, bakery, all the dried goods you normally would get, drinks etc....you get what I mean. It's like a mix in between Whole Foods and Metropolitan Market with the prices and selections. Check out staff was friendly and nice. To lighten our load, we unloaded all our Canadian coins here and they gladly obliged to help us count it out. Glad we came by and will be back again.

    Ethan T.

    Hot food section is a quick easy fix if you are staying at the hotel near by. I got lamb leg with two sides for lunch - Canadian $14.99 Salmon for dinner $7.99 +$2 per side = $11.99 Complete protein, carb and vegetables for a meal with reasonable price. I can't ask for more

    Wilted vegetable commonly found to be offered for sale at TGI's location
    Joe L.

    I had been my go-to neighbourhood grocery store in Coal Harbour until its recent renovation. It used to be a "boutique" grocery store where you can find finer items. The renovation took away the meat / deli counter and the pharmacy and left the store with haphazard flooring and glaring neon lights. It resembles a glorified 7-Eleven. Not only is its interior unappealing, wilted vegetables are commonly seen on shelves for sale to the public. See one of the photos posted. I have been going to the Alberni Street instead.

    Hot chocolate
    Sarah J.

    Went for breakfast 2 days in a row. Sooooo good. Portions were huge and delicious. I did get the same thing both days, just switched out the bacon and sausage. I got the hot chocolate and first day was so good, second not as much. Once you pick the food and order they make it and bring it out. It is connected to a market which is nice.

    Denise W.

    I always love shopping at Urban Fare. This is like a highend grocery market. Lots of organic choices. Best of all lots of variety on cheese. yes Cheese. I used to come here often for lunch and pick up things from their hot food section. The food there are delicious. Came here with friends and got a few things to bring back. Had their blueberry pie and it was delicious. You never go wrong picking up hot food at Urban Fare. Love this place

    I can smell and taste this just by looking at the pic
    Mel M.

    Jogging through Stanley Park, the Seawall and Coal Harbour. I dropped in out of curiosity of what an Urban Fare was. I got smacked in the face buy some sensational spice and seasonings. Entering the store was warm and friendly. To the left were steaming pots, a roast ready to be sliced and things bubbling and simmering. I like this Urban Fare. It's like walking into a favorite aunt's kitchen. Nice lady helped me out. Everything looked and smelled nice. I got the tri-colored roasted potatoes and ribs. The potatoes were fingerlings, red and purple buttery roasted sinful little carb blasts. The ribs were large meaty and tender. It was seasoned with some Vancouver magic and the price was affordable. About $7 USD. Sometimes fancy isn't always the best. I'm from a little island of Hawaii and it's taught me a lot of times the best places are small mom and pop shops or hole in the walls. I turned the corner to get napkins and forks and this little place wasn't little. I was standing on the 2nd floor of a grocery store. Awesomeness. I've never been to a two story grocery store so I said hi to a cop and headed downstairs to explore. Nice floral displays and gifts. Lovely fruits and veggies. I found me Swiss Chalet and Poutine packets to take back. It's like a Whole Foods but bigger and the prices seem cheaper. It's been awhile but now I'm remembering why I loved Canada so much. Mel M Yelp 18:11

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    “I was staying with my family nearby at the Marriott Pinnacle hotel, which is less than a 5 minute stroll from urban fare.”

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    Gary’s Patisserie

    4.5(64 reviews)
    4.9 km•Kensington-Cedar Cottage

    I ordered the 6 inch mango cake for my sister's birthday and it was absolutely worth it! The cake…read morewas light, fresh, and full of delicious mango flavour without being overly sweet. It was a huge hit with everyone! The 6 inch cake was $69 and I added a customized birthday message on chocolate for an extra $3 which was a nice personal touch. They also offer a gluten free option for an additional $10 which is great for accommodating different dietary needs. One thing to keep in mind is that you'll want to order online well in advance because their cakes sell out quickly. I can definitely see why. They're fantastic! I'll be ordering from Gary's Patisserie again for future celebrations.

    Have seen Gary's fresh mango cakes all over IG and with my Dad's recent birthday I convinced my…read moresister to order one, instead of our usual mango cake from Saint Germaine bakery. Gary's only allows to order the fresh mango cakes up to one week ahead to ensure they have enough ripe mangos, which I admire their dedication. We ordered the 6 inch cake for 9 people (7 adults and 2 kids) and everyone got a thin to average slice. The cake is definitely prettier than the other fresh mango cakes on the market, has a lot more mangos that are perfectly ripe and sweet, there is less wipped cream, and the sponge cake is softer. The family agreed that Gary's has the best fresh mango cake but at $69 for a 6 inch cake, versus $43 for a 6 inch mango cake from Saint Germaine, a cake from Gary's is definitely a treat and for special occasions. Is Gary's worth the premium price? I think so but not everyone in my family agreed. One thing to note: Gary's do offer cake in a jar that's $8.50 each. When we went, they had a BOGO deal with the mango cake jars. My nephew asked my sister to buy the BOGO deal knowing that the 6 inch cake was not going to be enough, as the kids like having a second slice of cake.

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    3.9(63 reviews)
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    Excellent bakery and cafe with delectable baked goods especially…read more We tried the following for Croissant Crawl and they were all excellent. - mushroom tart - really great flavour, very crispy and crunch on the outside - strawberry croissant tart - this is so beautiful you don't even want to break into it to eat it, but the fruit is wonderful and fresh, the pastry very crispy and crunchy, amazing texture and as a package it is awesome - pistachio and mango cruffins - these are good as well. Crunchy and the inside is flavourful. - cheese tart - I think this is my favourite. Really smooth and wonderful cheese, the crust is solid and crunchy but not too much. Just really wonderful. Would definitely come back.

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    4.3(32 reviews)
    0.9 km•West End

    Snack and dessert shop located close to the bustling Denman and Robson intersection. I went for…read morethe red bean donut. It was on point. The granulated sugar on outside helps keep it crunchy, and the red bean was sweet but not too sweet and works well. Would come back to try other things.

    Usually for last few years I've been ordering from Esther at Dipnsip & Unni Pastries. I was…read morereferred at my friend's wedding as I was looking for cakes and pastries for in-laws. Well it seems ownership has changed and the new owner doesn't give two craps about prior customers, honoring discounts, replying back timely or being more friendly? Was playing email tag and finally submitted the 39 flavors and didn't hear back until after another week and then told they won't deliver only in morning when they know our reservation was for 730pm and they're open until 9? I even replied back and nothing. We own and run several business in lower mainland and in United States and this customer service from Unni Pastries is trash. At least you can do is reply back and apologize? For wasting time when I specifically told you it's for family and friends flying into town for a funeral burial. Will never use their business again. I highly suggest Mello. They replied and helped me out last minute. Shame on you! Learn how to run a business and treat customers esp previous customers who were supporting the business and fellow Krn but it's clear the new owner doesn't care about the customer or quality it's all about quantity. Maybe my 39 donuts which I offered to pay extra for time and packaging wasn't large enough but money is money. Especially during this time and economy. You should've at least replied back and even tried asking us to do pickup as the restaurant is down the road. Do better! Go to Mello which isn't too far and they bake fresh daily better pricing and reviews and consistency!

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