In September, my friends and I spent a fabulous weekend in Osoyoos/Oliver touring the wineries. In…read moreorder to save money (which I spent all on wine!), and because our accommodations had a kitchen, my friends and I decided to purchase groceries and make our own meals, instead of eating out. Being practical (as well as the only girl in our group of four), I suggested that we purchase groceries in Vancouver and bring them with us. But my friend, who had been to the area earlier in the summer, said it wasn't necessary, that there was a grocery store nearby. However, he didn't mention it was a Buy-Low, and I stupidly assumed is was a Safeway, or some other decent grocery store. My friend also said that he had checked the store hours, and they close at 9pm. We rushed from Vancouver in order to make it by 9pm, and arrived at 8:15pm, and saw a big sign outside stating that the store closes at 8pm. Luckily we had had a quick bite to eat a few hours earlier at some crappy food court in some sad mall on our way to Osoyoos, because it turned out that there were no grocery stores open past 8pm; the nearby pub stopped serving food at 10pm (we arrived there at 10:15pm); and the nearby pizza place wasn't open, despite it being a Friday night. Anyway, we went to Buy-Low the next day, and while we were able to purchase what we needed, the food was expensive! Maybe it was because the store was in Osoyoos, the middle of nowhere, but the prices were much higher than even Safeway! Decent selection of items, but the with the high prices and short operating hours, it was like shopping in Reykjavik (although Reykjavik had one 24 hour grocery store, while the other one closed at 6pm). [Yelp collections: Grocery Stores]

This Buy-Low is THE secret to a great Osoyoos vacation!…read more Fools that we are, we assumed that (as in our own neighborhood) the Buy-Low was the discount, not-very-good grocery store. In fact, it's by far the best grocery shop we've discovered in these parts...so good that if it were in Vancouver, it's probably where we'd shop. Like the name promises, it's a well-priced source of all the essentials. But it also has an excellent produce department, a wide assortment of (mostly conventionally raised) meat and fish, a remarkably eclectic bakery and a really great range of East Indian (and to a lesser extent, Asian and Mexican) foods. We found everything from buffalo mozzarella (several kinds!) to gluten-free baking supplies to delicious spanish cookie/cracker things (Rosales tortas) that have a cult following on the internet, but which we'd never previously discovered. If you're in Osoyoos, start your shopping here.

So you are driving along, and really there isn't any real reason to stop in this small town, per…read morese... You would be incorrect for so many reasons, because in reality, there is one of the best reasons to stop here, this is it... the Hedley Country Market. Why we stopped, we needed a potty for our kiddo. Why we stayed, we discovered a place that was making fresh made Sausage rolls, and Pies... wait, what? Yes, made in house, with someone who actually cares about the way food should be made, without all the additives, is this small town market. First off, the place smells like a bakery, but it's not that, it's the hub for this old mining town.. which stopped mining like a century ago, but it's not empty, in fact there are people here who are as nice as one can be, this market serves up kindness and tasty food. Yes, they have all the normal pantry items, crisps/chips, and liquor, but the Gem of it is the kitchen. Honestly, I want to write a bunch more, and they would deserve every positive word written about them... but here's all you need to know, don't just drive past this town, or this shop. It's a great place to load up on something made in-house, that will have to writing home, in fact, this Yelp review proves that point. Highly Recommend.. and did I mention the Sausage Rolls?

What an amazing little store. Run by a hard working family it was very well supplied. The home made…read morefoods were excellent. We had the homemade sausage rolls and potato soup. Plus they sell booze. Stock up for all your camping foods plus treats for the kids. Lots of ambiance. Not many of these small town places left. Stop by for a treat and head back in time. Great service like it used to be. Plus alcohol sales!

I stayed in Osoyoos during the last week of June, and we visited this grocer a few times…read more Everything was exceptional: choice, cleanliness, freshness, and friendliness. If I lived there, this would be my grocer.

Fresh, clean acceptable prices for this arearead more

Been coming here for 14 years ! My kids were raised with this bread and donuts ! Best corner store…read morea town could wish for !

I love shopping @ South Main Market. Their bakery is outstanding. (Best apple fritters I have ever…read morehad in my 65 years!) Staff are fantastic, everyone! Authentic, kind, helpful & all while maintaining professionalism. Thank you! P. S. Their Market is always super clean & super pleasant atmosphere!

A reasonably well stocked grocery store in a small town with few other similar options anywhere…read morenearby. The staff is helpful, the grocery store has a fairly complete selection of groceries and related items, and it is obviously the place where the locals shop.

Great customer help. Prices are average. A very clean store and will be shopping there on the…read moreregular.

As a famous Earth psychoanalyst once said, "sometimes an IGA is just an IGA". (At least I think…read morethat's what he said; there are some dead pixels on my reading pad, so it's possible I missed some letters.) At any rate, this statement is completely incorrect. (Yet another reason to be skeptical about the human approach to psychotherapy. For heaven's sake, their therapists aren't even telepathic!) Or at least, inaccurate -- at least in this instance. For the Winthrop Evergreen IGA is NOT just an IGA. For those Starfleet personnel who have yet to experience an IGA, let me explain that in general, an IGA is a functional but unexceptional retail environment in which humans acquire routine foodstuffs. And certainly, that is possible here. But this IGA improves on the usual model by offering a solid selection of locally produced goods. That includes a shelf full of soaps, coffees and other local delicacies. It also includes a produce section that clearly flags seasonal items from local farms. For those of us here on research missions, that is a huge time-saver. The Evergreen IGA is an excellent place for Starfleet personnel to satisfy their nutritional requirements. It is also a surprisingly useful place to satisfy their curiosity about the products of the Methow Valley.

It's the only grocery option in town which may be why they don't strive for the highest quality,…read morethe best service, lower prices, nor the most interesting selection. One frustrating aspect is that they close at 7 or 8 pm, depending on the time of the year. aak! Even more frustrating is when you show up at 6:45 and they have already shut down the produce section and then turn off the store-wide lights on you. hint-hint, yeah. I get it. This is the worst! Nothing says "I come first, the customer comes second" than having the establishment run people out BEFORE the stated closure time. The first question that comes to mind here is, "don't you want my money??" but then I realize there is zero competition so you end up with some of it anyway... The staff are largely, individually, friendly, I'll give them one extra star for that.

They had the cutest outdoor section and really tasty sandwiches and baked goods. I got their…read morespecialty sandwich for the day, fig turkey, and it was so good. I will definitely be trying their baguette the next time I'm passing by.

they add 12% gratudity to the coffee order n there is also a tip jar . just b aware . it gets very…read morecrowded at times but the staff is always nice . however , I had the same order 2 days in a row & the price was different. I always bring my own mug . This has happened several times . I'm not going to complain in front of people but the pricing needs to be consistent .

amazing atmosphere the best owners/coworkers ever and the customers are wonderful... its the best…read moreplace in oroville to shop and work. we take pride in what we do and treat our customers like family

Low prices and good food can't beats the meat pricesread more