I have been shopping at this location since we moved into the neighborhood some 25 years ago. It…read morewas a pleasant departure from the big stores and although sometimes the prices were higher...it was convenient. I recently was very disappointed to see that the usual staff were not there...at the cashiers and was told that they are no longer working there! What a shock and after years and years of getting to know these people...suddenly they are gone. Also very irritating was the loud music. I was always confused by the previous music which had no rhyme or reason...nothing that you could even recognize but I managed to tune it out. Now it is even worse with...having to listen to "Like a Virgin" by Madona with the volume higher than before. Another small thing is that the mechanical horse and the railroad no longer operates or isn't there at all. Such a shame...the neighbourhood kids used to love it. This all may sound petty but in this day and age there are so many places to shop and I can say for myself...these two new events at Choices...staffers gone...and music issue are enough for me to stay away. Another sad loss...it is also evident at Save On foods in Kerrisdale as I am told it is owned by J. Pattison as well. So much for independent grocers.

I love this store because it carries all my favourite goods. I do have one problem that I must…read moremention that I'm sure others will face too. I am over 80 years old and walking is difficult for me. I always use a cart and I usually fill it and I spent a few months training this store to keep their carts near the entrance however they have decided that about 45 minutes before the store closes they will take all the carts and put them a long ways away, so I have to walk to get them. I have mentioned this on many occasions they keep the gas the baskets for small clients right by the door until they're closed, but the people that buy larger baskets float, and that need the carts to be close at hand, have a difficulty, please solve.

Nice little market where you can find fresh fruits, vegetables, bread, seafood, and meats. The…read moreprices are reasonable.

To call this market little is only seeing it from the outside. I always thought it was small, maybe…read morebecause of the hoards of people This store fools you from the front, and I didn't realize for the longest time that they have another entrance on the other side. The produce is fresh here, the prices are cheap, and it really does feel like a market atmosphere as the people go at it for their groceries, and line up, sometimes a mass line up to pay the bill. It does help their business, knowing that they are the only ones here now selling produce, with the Safeway gone (Bestbuy now), there is no other selection, but they are fair, and the prices and crowds and quality show.

I like Nature's Essence because they have a good solid selection of high quality health products…read moreand supplements at the lowest prices. Although, the selection isn't the biggest, their prices are truly the lowest I've ever seen for similar products sold elsewhere.

Was there yesterday, friendly & helpful. Found what I was looking for, and wasn't too expensive.read more

Visited on Pleasant Day and it was very busy but it probably isn't the case usually. I had their…read morebanana matcha and it was so good! Definitely gonna recommend it to people. My only qualm is that it was so filled with ice that there wasn't much liquid. Would ask for less ice next time. The drink got out quickly despite how busy it was. Such a cute market and so good for photos.

I had a frustrating experience trying to order a birthday cake for my son's celebration at the…read moreWhole Foods Bakery on West 8th Ave. I went in person on Saturday, May 17, to order an 8-inch Tiramisu cake, but was told they couldn't take any more orders because they were "full." That was very surprising and disappointing--especially for a major grocery store bakery. They suggested I call the next day to see if the cake might be available without a custom order. When I called, they said they did have an 8-inch Tiramisu cake available. I asked if they could hold it for me until 5 p.m., after my chiropractic appointment. However, I was told they could only hold it for one hour, and that if I didn't arrive by 1:30 p.m., they would release it. I even offered to provide a credit card number for a deposit to secure the cake, but they said they don't take credit cards for that purpose. I find it unreasonable that a customer can't place a simple cake order in advance due to being "full," and also that the store won't hold a cake for more than an hour--even when it's the same day and the store is still open. Life doesn't always allow for a rigid one-hour window, especially when you're trying to plan around other responsibilities. This experience was not what I expected from Whole Foods, and it added unnecessary stress to planning a special occasion. I hope their bakery department reconsiders their order and pickup policies to be more flexible and customer-friendly.

There is an 88 in Richmond now. The store is quite big. I did find some of the fruits not as fresh…read moreas I hoped it would be. They have some pretty good deals but I do find their flyer pretty confusing. Depending on which page you are looking at, the deals are not the same in the Richmond, Kerrisdale and Victoria Drive location.

From Fabric to Food…read more The triple Eff Effing good. This was the former location of Fabricana. No idea why they moved out, but whatever. 88 has a couple of locations in Vancouver, but because I'm on the wrong side of the tracks, it's a jaunt to get those stores. They don't welcome my kind of riff raff presence either way, so here I came. Another Asian supermarket? Yes, but this one is a little different from all the other ones in Richmond. This one is more Pan Asian, instead of Chinese focussed. More so than T&T. Got be diverse, no? Malaysian Filipino Vietnamese Chinese Were the samplings I ascertained. I noticed that they have untrimmed beef flank. Not too many places sell this. The store is relatively new. There's a parking lot in the back that can get a bit crazy and busy. Rice World up the street has a crazier parking experience. It may get like this here too one day. I saw some very low prices on poultry. There's a hot food section for take out. This place reminds me a lot of Chong Lee Market in East Van So far so good. I think I'm coming back.

This company gets 10 stars customer service and 10 star's quality products! I've used these…read moredelicious spices for years and when COVID happened they were no longer at Granville island where I used to go . The amazing news is that they are back and now I can order online and not only get the products fast but the personal service was something I haven't seen in years . Thank you for making everything I make even better ! I've shown my three favourites .

I'm obsessed with food. Primarily eating it, but I also enjoy cooking it. And due to the latter I'm…read morealways on the lookout for interesting spice blends. From Herban Farm in Pike Place, I got their Pike Place Herbs. When I was in Budapest, I went to the Great Market Hall and got two paprika tins and a taco seasoning blend from the spice shop there. So while doing a lap around Granville Island Public Market and seeing a spice stall with a huge variety of salts and spices, I had to stop by. And I had to restrain myself given how much bag space I had left. Jean-Pierre Coté will warmly greet you as you approach, giving you a rundown of what he has. All of the salts and spice blends are handmade, and the packaging is top notch, featuring the ingredients, a tasting note, and then recommendations on what to cook. They all come in a variety of sizes, from the small 28 gram tins, 50 gram sqaures, to 100 gram bags, 250 gram bags. It will take you some time to consider what you want, and I highly recommend you keep talking with Jean-Pierre about his selection. I was looking for blends I couldn't get anywhere else, and the ones he pointed out were: Turmeric saffron sea salt - hard to miss the bright yellow salt, which he points out you should add a pinch to your rice to really bring out a nice, Mediterranean flavor. I've done so, and it really does change up the flavor profile. English Garden salt seasoning - you most likely will pick up this mix of pink and purples and wonder what is in there. You really need to read this fascinating mix of ingredients featuring vanilla, potatoes, blueberries and a whole lot more, which he points out is amazing on everything from salads to tempura! Egyptian Style Seasoning - This spice blend really stole the show for me. I'm a big fan of cumin, but the hazelnut, coriander, mint and more really stands out. I was so exited by this once I made it home I found a great instant pot recipe for Egyptian lamb stew and I used this as the seasoning. WOW! I was eating it for 3 days (it was a big recipe), but the flavors did not disappoint. If you live in Vancouver or just visiting and love food, or know someone who does, I cannot recommend Maison Cote enough. You are sure to wow yourself or a loved one with one of his blends.

WoW! the best hotel in Denver. nice outdated rooms make me happy and make me wanna come there…read moreoften. Wanna save money, come here.