Produce was very good but gentleman at the counter was friendly but quickly took my American money…read moreand gave me change in Canadian and it rushed me out. I got taken for a couple of bucks on the exchange rate and it was clearly intentional. I said I would rather use my credit card now. He said no the transaction was already gone through. Cheated me. Buyer beware

First time to this store or chain, but as it was recommended place to shop (by my friend who has…read morechecked out several shopping options & others I'm cat sitting for), I figured why not check it out. i just needed a few basics for finishing up my supper plans after all. I was happy with the amount of selection throughout the store. There's lots of premade/quick to add to meal options in the first aisle as you walk by the sandwich prep area. As I did arrive within the last hour they were open, I didn't do a full exploring kind of shop. I had a mission & didn't want to overstay. However, what I did notice is that things seem well stocked, with recognizable labels for both conventional & organic items. I found what I wanted & a bit more (hurray for eggnog still being available after New Year's Day!). At the till, I left thinking prices seemed about the same as the other 2 market/grocery stores I've stopped at. This one was just much more manageable for me to shop. I really enjoyed the fact that it is small enough that I'm not using all my energy to reach the dairy/fridge aisle. I didn't see any aisle description signs but then again, as this is a smaller store there isn't a giant long section & you can see things a lot easier from either end. Store seemed clean & accessibility wise was decent for width of aisles, entrance/exit. The line-up area/ access space around the tills would be easy to navigate for any mobility aid. Important to note, there's minimal street parking available. Definitely one can describe this market as a neighbourhood market & best to walk there, bike, bus or be dropped off. I also have to note it was a nice surprise to see the person stocking the store was able to help manage the line growing at check out. That's rarely the case in bigger stores to have a till open up. The only reason I'll give a 4 star is that the person stocking throughout the store passed me several times while I was shopping. Yet, never asked if I needed help or if there was anything in particular I'm looking for. I found things well enough by myself but that kind of struck me as odd. It was also weird for what seemed to be a community store, not to have a welcoming vibe from him or any of the staff throughout my shopping time/check-out. Overall, decent place to grab groceries or find some prepared items to make your meal prep easier.

Great , but the Seafood and Meat are great ! But, very expensive! Finest at Sea is the best seafood…read moreon the Coast , but , you sell their product more than they sell it at the Retail store on Erie street! Local meat from say Berryman Farms and the island products ! One BC, one Island!

Cute local market with all kinds of goodies! Both organic and fresh! Their produce is super fresh…read moreand plentiful and the employees are all so very nice! Loved my local finds of honey, sea salts, veggies and all kinds of sauces and spices. Also loved their premade food selection for grab and go! Great place to go and shop!

A review based on a quick, first-time visit to get bread:…read more - It feels a little like a Thrifty Foods with its layout, signage, and offerings. - Service was good. - Prices are reasonable. - Note their "signature" sourdough bread loaves are larger than the competition. - Be sure to watch for the dates on the bread as they're mixed throughout all loaves in multiple locations (and not just for the sourdough variety). - They don't seem to offer in-store-baked 100% whole wheat bread (just 60%) and now that I think of it, they not have (or only have a very limited amount of) commercial brands of bread. - Parking is easy in the large shopping complex parking lot outside. - It's definitely wheelchair and baby stroller-friendly.

I stopped by this small local grocery store when I was in Royal Oak Centre in Victoria. It…read morecarries all the items from meats to vegetables, fruits and bakery. The prices are reasonable and they have items on special. The items on special are definitely a bargain! The same Brie for $6 at Safeway was on special for $2, and expiry date is 2022. Service is courteous and lots of free parking in the lot.

Wonderful staff, friendly and very helpful! The store is…read morespotless and well organised!!! We are hooked on stopping in the morning for fresh-made sandwiches, drinks, chips, snacks, and desserts to take along for our day vacationing on the island. The sandwich counter is amazing with giant wraps being made while customers happily wait in line to get them. The store has a great selection of pre-made and packaged sandwiches, desserts, sweetbreads... to grab if you are in a hurry. You will find all of the items you would at a small grocery store here. Most of the other shoppers seem to be locals who were fun to visit with as well as giving some great ideas of places to visit. :)

A small market-style food store, with a deli counter and sandwich bar, with an area you can eat in…read more We went there for sandwiches; they're made in front of you, with a dizzying array of ingredients, including lots of salad. My veggie sandwich with cheese, onion, carrot, pickles. peppers, olives, cucumber, lettuce, and tomato with honey mustard was simply wonderful. Add in smiling, efficient service and low prices and you can't go wrong.

Can't trust them- false advertising - posts sale prices in store, but you pay regular prices unless…read moreyou happen to watch the numbers coming up, ask, go back and retrieve the sign YOURSELF, not only do they not care, but you get all kinds of grief at the till. Pretty sure that's the definition of false advertising?

We actually drove here twice during our little vacation to buy sandwiches for picnics and food for…read morethe ferry ride. The market is awesome! Their sandwich/salad bar can't be beat. Fresh bread, fresh produce, fresh everything! Great customer service. If you don't want to be dining out your whole vacation you must stop here.

This is my favorite inconvenient location as it's nowhere near where I live, but they always…read moresupport local farms and food suppliers, giving good deals on local organics! The frequent free tasting stations for products are a nice touch too :)

Thifty's isn't the cheapest supermarket, but it's not that expensive either. As with all…read moresupermarkets, they have sales from every Friday. I've always liked their fresh seafood area. It's pretty good for a supermarket. I find their produce a little bit expensive so best only to get what you really need for convenience sake. It's usually pretty easy to get to and parking is simple. Will be easier whenever they open the bridge again. Thifty's are always clean and bright and never too crowded which might not be a good thing for them, but it is for me. They still give out paper bags too.

Hands down the most delightful labyrinth of imported foods you will ever find in Victoria. Sooooo…read moremany little rooms that each make their own remarkable impression. The mere act of wandering through the store for an hour equaled the joy of the things we bought (the kind and attentive staff, the hidden piano player entertaining guests with holiday tunes, and the person in a top hat and coat tails opening the door for customers didn't hurt either). A MUST SEE!

What an amazing foodie spot! They have everything you can imagine relating to good food!! And…read moreeveryone who works there is so nice and well informed about the products. Any spice, sauce, balsalmic, chocolate etc etc And it is soo clean! What an awesome store!

We wanted to grab something to eat on the way out to the ferry so Red Barn Market seemed like the…read moreperfect choice. We hit up their second Victoria location on a late Monday afternoon. This place has fruit, meat, produce, etc. but we were here for the sandwiches. They're a great deal! They have some sandwich combos available along with breakfast and lunch options. But the star here is their meat sandwiches, which are a steal ($6.99) but you can also get veggie ($6.00) or 1/2 sandwich ($4.50). - Ciabatta ($6.99) - I piled mine up with chipotle mayo, swiss, half sundried tomato turkey/half bacon and all the vegetables. Got them to grill my sandwich on the panini press too. - Cheese kaiser ($6.99) - B got hers with pesto, monteray jack with jalapeno, sundried tomato turkey and vegetables. These hold up well, taste great and are satisfying. Perfect grab and go eats.

Omg I love coming here for the wraps for the price and the quality you get it's amazing. The staff…read moreare friendly and the service rocks it's a must check out for sure if you're hungry.