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    Urban Fare

    3.7 (132 reviews)
    ModerateGrocery, Bakeries
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    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.

    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

    Produce Department
    Latoya R.

    When I travel abroad, I always enjoy visiting grocery stores. Call it weird, but it helps to connect more with the locals. Urban Fare is comparable to Whole Foods in the US, but a whole lot cheaper. My friends and I came in for lunch because they have a cafeteria-style restaurant upstairs. Unlike Whole Foods, their rotisserie chickens are juicy and well seasoned. I ordered the beef pot pie, but was mistakenly given the chicken pot pie. Both are really good, but I'd recommend the chicken pot pie! For nearly $10 we each had an entree and two sides. This would have us double in the states because Whole Foods weighs the prepared foods. After lunch, we had to explore the grocery store. The produce did not look waxy and the colors were very vibrant. I could go on for days talking about their decadent desserts, cheeses, and snack food selections. Urban Fare, please open a store in the states!!

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    Good selection of groceries but somewhat pricey. Their takeaway counter has some good options but the service disappoints.

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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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    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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