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Urban Fare

3.2 (123 reviews)
Open 7:00 am - 10:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Denise W.

Yeah made it to my firm event. My firm Admin, went to Urban Fare and bought two cakes. Urban Fare is owned by Overwaitea Food Group (known as Save On Foods). Their cakes were ok. Urban Fare is a higher-end grocery store. They can mostly be found in downtown or higher-end or very urban style living neighborhoods. They are somewhat like Wholes Food. Prices tend to be higher here. Quality is better that is for sure. We had two different kinds of cakes: Chocolate and blueberry. I am not a big fan of the fondant on the blueberry cake. But I mean... I scan just scrap that off and I am good. I only tried the blueberry cake. The blueberry cake was freshly made on the day (and can easily taste the difference). Not bad... I do like shopping at Urban Fare once in awhile. I don't anymore because I don't live in Vancouver downtown.

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Stephen H.

I have gone to the Urban Fare many, many times since they are very close to me. I'm giving them a 2 for this review since I have found, like many other places, they have gone down the proverbial hill during Covid and afterwards. Their prices continue to skyrocket but the quality and selection gets worse. What I have really noticed however is the upkeep and the service there. By service I mostly mean that they don't have enough staff working at any time. A lot of things have fallen through the cracks, not least of which is the cleanliness. Basic considerations, or what I think should be basic for a grocery store, like having carts and shopping baskets available at the door, don't seem to be important to them. At this point I only go there when I happen to be walking by and only grab things that are on exceptionally good sales.

Urban Fare's daily hot food buffet themes
Danielle K.

(This review is solely for the cafeteria inside this Urban Fare store.) The cafeteria here offers a large variety of dining options, ranging from a hot food bar, a salad bar, a pizza station, boxed sushi, to pot pies and other set combos that you can order from behind a counter. I've tried a variety of items from the options I've mentioned above, but I particularly enjoy their hot food bar, charged by weight. The daily themes for the hot bar rotate based on a fixed schedule. (See pic below for current themes, accurate as of today.) Seating area is spacious and clean, but be warned - it can be extremely hard to find a seat here during regular lunch hours!

Simon K.

As I sometimes say, the high-end Save-On Foods (or the Banana Republic of the Gap), as our downtown grows, so do these Urban Fare's. And this one is located/connected with the Shangra-La. A great location, and when you go inside, a great setup. This place is not just for groceries, but for some good meals from time to time. When you want to get away from those crazy food courts, or just don't want to deal with a restaurant, come here, you'll get some great cooked food. I have always said that this vicinity of the block needed a grocery store/supermarket to make it complete, and obviously Jimmy Patterson thought the same, and is now reaping the rewards. An area filled with retail and residential, a perfect mix of people coming into one of his creations. The standouts at this Urban Fare are the cheese and the dessert sections. On the weekends they usually have taste test here too. Just know that you will be spending a little more going in here, but it is always a nice experience in this place.

Watermelons greeted us by the front door
Lisa Marie M.

This store is amazing ! It's upscale, carries many specialty products, great location. The produce is spectacular ( see photos ) I have never ever seen market have such photo ready displays of goodness! Staff leaves a bit to be desired... But they are not hellish...just not overly friendly. Return visit ? Of course !

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Everything you will need for a downtown stay. Fresh and really good sushi. Tons of produce and great chocolate shop.

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Upscale market with Best peanut butter cookies ever , good food and healthy lunch and dinner choices

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4.5(1.2k reviews)
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A fun stop while in Vancouver. You can find anything you want at the Granville Island Public…read moreMarket(just like Alice's restaurant). We bought fruit,pastries,home made lemonade and chocolates. Of course we ate them all up! Prices weren't cheap however, we are just visiting so I have nothing to compare them to. Every business was very helpful and didn't rush us. Definitely a go to spot when you are visiting Vancouver!

Granville Island Public Market is one of those classic Vancouver experiences that pretty much…read moreeveryone tells you to do--and now I get why. The market sits on Granville Island, which used to be an industrial area before being transformed in the 1970s into a cultural and food hub. Getting there is part of the fun: you can take a quick water taxi across False Creek, drive, or grab a regular taxi. We went the easy route and arrived by car, but I'd love to try the water bus next time for the full experience. We got there later in the evening on a Sunday, so they closed early and time was limited. Before I even stepped inside, I spotted a vendor making maple candy--the kind that is poured onto ice and rolled up o to a stick. Highly recommend giving this very Canadian treat a try! Inside, it's exactly what you hope for: a lively space packed with vendors--produce, baked goods, prepared foods, local specialties. I had a short must-try list, starting with Lee's Donuts, Siegel's Bagels, and a hunt for Nanaimo bars, the iconic no-bake Canadian dessert named after the city of Nanaimo in British Columbia. Even with little time, it was fun weaving through the stalls and admiring all the products. Since we were visiting during the holidays, there were extra vendors selling arts, crafts, and locally made sweets, which made the whole place feel even more festive. We picked up bottles of maple syrup to bring home as gifts and also tried a few canelés. After we enjoyed our dinner, I stepped outside and took a moment to soak in the view--city lights reflecting on the water, the bridge glowing in the distance, everything calm and picturesque. It was a quiet contrast to the busy market inside and ended the visit on a really peaceful note. Definitely take in the view if you have a minute! Even though we didn't have as much time as I would have liked, it was still a great experience. Granville Island Public Market absolutely lives up to its "must-do" reputation.

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Hyrise Produce

Hyrise Produce

3.8(5 reviews)
0.6 kmDowntown
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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 ;)

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Nesters Market

Nesters Market

3.2(60 reviews)
0.9 kmDowntown
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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.

Living near Davie Village I do most of my grocery shopping in and around that area, but when I find…read moremyself on Seymour I sometimes drop by Nester's to stock up on a few things, including their produce which is attractively laid out and fresh-looking. Before leaving I had a friendly exchange with a staff member, making the whole experience a very pleasant one.

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Farm To Table Market

Farm To Table Market

3.1(8 reviews)
1.3 kmDowntown

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.

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H Mart

H Mart

3.1(103 reviews)
0.8 kmDowntown, Granville Entertainment District
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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.

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