Went there yesterday and bought some Vitamin K2, Got home and found it 30 percent cheaper online…read more Next time I will buy online, markup often 200 percent or more on these vitamins.

Great place. Great selection of health products and special teas. Workers are happy to answer any…read morequestions you may have and/or assist you. Obsessed with their unsweetened carob chips, which are naturally sweet and super addictive...so watch out, lol! But yeah, great place in Nanaimo. :)

Small locally owned food coop focusing on organic and locally sourced food. The deli case broke…read moredown the night prior, so the goods in the fridge went bad. :-(. But we were still able to pick up yummy supplies for our lunch like Daiya dairy-free cheese slices, bread, hummus, chips, salsa and cured salmon. One small gender neutral bathroom available. Will be back!

Pomme worker(s) don't wear masks, act evasive and act untoward when confronted…read more I was in the Pomme store in Nanaimo at 7:30 PM on March 3rd, 2021. I grabbed a few things quickly and checked out. When checking out I noticed the cashier was wearing one of those small plastic chin strap guards. It doesn't even cover the nose, and is far from the mouth anyways. It's worthless as a mask. I said what "I think what you are wearing is useless as a mask". The cashier heel turned, "Well, I have my reasons for wearing it" and acted like I was untoward and none of my business. I've been wearing masks for everyone for the last year, to help reduce COVID infections and recent infections have a circuit breaker in April 2021 in BC. Because of this, I think not wearing a mask is not a cool move. Also, I would like to know before shopping if a store workers ignore health guidelines. Store was almost empty besides the cashier, so the cashier was a manager or well seen by the management.

The perfect provisioning stop if you're a boater. Easy walking from the marina to this store with…read morefresh produce, a great whole foods section, and some delights for chocolate lovers. We've been here several times and enjoy the variety of offerings, service, and clean, bright vibe of the store.

Love this store, don't know how people can say its more expensive than Country grocer or Quality…read morefoods. I know my prices! using your Airmails money is a bonus, good savings. Staff is great in this store.

While traveling over to the Island I made a quick stop in Parksville and decided to check out Local…read moreCannabis Co. The shop had a really relaxed, welcoming vibe right away. The staff were super friendly and easy to talk to, and they actually took the time to chat about what I was looking for instead of just pointing at a menu. It felt more like getting advice from someone who enjoys the products themselves rather than a rushed retail interaction. The selection was impressive for a stop along the way. Lots of quality flower, a good variety of pre-rolls, and plenty of edibles and drinks if that's more your thing. Everything was well organized and easy to browse. Prices were solid too, especially for a travel stop. A few good value options that made it easy to grab something quality without spending a fortune. All in all it was a great little stop during the trip. Friendly people, great selection, and fair prices. If you're passing through Parksville or staying nearby, it's definitely worth popping into.

Local Cannabis Co in Parksville is hands down the BEST dispensary in Parksville and the region. The…read morestaff are friendly and extremely knowledgeable of their excellently curated menu. Local Cannabis Co supports local craft farmers and goes out of their way to stock quality offerings from BC farmers. They have an extensive menu that will appeal to the newbie and the connoisseur. We give them our highest recommendation! Trust us when we tell you this is the BEST place to stock up when travelling along the island highway.

Nothing wrong with this store. Ignore the self centred idiots complaining. People love to complain…read more It's a small store with small store prices and a good selection of baked goods.

A little store/cafe that has been taken over by new ownership. I read the negative reviews and…read morehave to disagree as that was not our experience. We were there yesterday and had a coffee and a sandwich. Have to say, the portabello sandwich was delicious. We would go back just for that. The coffee was also really good., The staff was not overly friendly and chatty but they were certainly not rude by any stretch. The seating area of course has an amazing view, The store itself had a good variety of stuff and a lot of local stuff., We will definitely go back and would recommend.

Came to this market to pick up some fruits for the road. BC Peaches are not sweet. Plums were…read moreokay. We got some oranges from South Africa.

I have been shopping here for about five years, and I love it and could not go anywhere else! When…read moreI had a very serious injury when I broke my foot in two places, the staff were so helpful with helping with groceries into the car, and have always been super friendly. Some of those young students staff were especially so kind to me when I was so badly injured. They have a good selection and I especially love the convenience of their fabulous organic and health section that beats all the other stores. I love it when they bring in the fresh dandelion leaves and so did my naturopath who cured a patient of a serious health issue when I told their office that the leaves were available at Country Grocer! I actually love this store due to its organized aisles and cleanliness, too. (We won't be mentioning the problems at other stores...) Listen - they even sell organic soil and pretty flowers!!! Love it! Would never go anywhere else. xo

I got their lemon iced smoothie. Really good price and it was the perfect amount of sweetness. One…read morething to note, they did take a while to make a simple drink. I feel this place is more of a grab and go situation, but there is seating provided.

The name says it all. They have bowls, sandwiches and wraps, smoothies and smoothie bowls, and…read morefresh juice. It's great for vegetarians since anything in the menu can be made with Beyond Meat or Gardein Chick'n (and there are a few menu items that are vegetarian as-is). I got a Mediterranean wrap with the Gardein chick'n. They told me it would take 5-10 minutes to make and I think that was accurate. The wrap was simple but really good. The veggies were fresh and crisp, and the Gardein strips, which I don't think I've tried before, were savoury and tender - they were a pretty convincing chicken substitute! Would recommend as a place for an everyday sort of meal if you happen to be near King George. Really nice staff too!

We visited Bocca Cafe as our second stop out of three for Nainaimo Bars. This is a pretty cozy…read morecafe, with only a couple of tables and seats for people to relax in. When we visited on a rainy Monday afternoon and there were a couple of people inside, sipping on coffee and working. Traditional Nanaimo ($5.99) - This Nanaimo Bar is very thin, about half the height as compared to Bar 1. It shears while cutting, causing pieces to break off in chunks rather than cleaning going through. This happens to both the icing in the middle and the top and I'm not sure what causes it. The top layer has a nice rich chocolatety taste. The bottom layer has finer coconut shreds and a nice cocoa flavor, mixed with crushed silvered almonds for nuttiness and crunch. The layer is able to easily shatter. It's dry and almost powdery in texture. The middle icing isn't that noteworthy other than being sweet. As a whole, the bar is hefty, hard and very dense. It's very sweet. (3/5) Salted Caramel Nanaimo ($5.99) - This is similar in texture to the traditional with the same shattering grittiness. The middle layer is caramel icing and top layer has some flaky salt sprinkled on top. Otherwise again it's very sweet and crumbly. (3/5) I can't say I was a huge fan of these Nanaimo bars. They are definitely higher quality than the last bakery we visited, but they are a bit too dry, gritty, and powdery for my tastes. Based on my enjoyment of the food, I would normally give Bocca Cafe a 3 star rating, but I'll give them the benefit of the doubt and raise them to a 4, especially because the employees were very nice. Maybe i just don't like Nanaimo bars that much! Washrooms - One unisex room.

Bocca Cafe was pretty empty when we stopped in, but the ambiance was cozy. The interior had…read morecolorful walls, covered in art for sale. They also had some cute holiday decorations. I ordered a Matcha Latte and my boyfriend got a Dirty Chai Latte, which were both tasty and came in large mugs. We also ordered a Caramel Brownie to share. The brownie was super decadent and rich, but delicious. I was glad we only ordered one for two people. Service was friendly and reasonably fast. Overall, cute cafe - would return!