I would give Eat Fresh 5 stars were it not for the salads. I LOVE the salads and that's my…read moredownfall. I live a 20 minute drive away from the store but I drive there 3-4 times a week to grab a salad. 2-3 times there either are no salads at all made that day or they have the one kind (chef salad) which I don't care for. It's a waste of an hour for me to drive there only to find..... nada. I guess I'm going to have to start making my own salads because I'm tired of the disappointment. Sigh.

If you like your carrot cake with a side of gaslighting…read more.. EatFresh came highly recommended, and I was genuinely looking forward to supporting a local business with a 'good reputation'. But I ended up in what I can only describe as a full-blown carrot cake standoff. I purchased a slice of carrot cake, only to discover, once home, that it contained shredded coconut. I loathe coconut. The texture is unmistakable to anyone who's ever had it (and hates it). So I drove back the next day and politely asked if I could swap it for something else, not a refund, just a coconut-free treat. What followed was like something out of a sitcom. The staff convened a mini tribunal. The cake was taken behind closed doors and inspected. I was assured that the recipe ONLY contained walnuts (and was not to believe my own eyes - and taste buds). I was even handed a new slice and told, confidently, "No coconut here." I opened the box and pointed right at the flecks of the offending ingredient. Still - the manager insisted: "That's walnut." Spoiler alert: it wasn't. The level of denial was surreal. What could've been a simple, friendly interaction instead turned defensive and weirdly authoritarian. No accountability. No flexibility. Just "take it or leave it" and I left with less respect for a business I truly wanted to support. This isn't just about taste. It's about trust. If staff don't know what's in their own products (or worse, deny what's clearly there), it raises concerns for anyone with dietary sensitivities or allergies. I've attached photos of the cake slices for reference. If you love coconut and confrontation, this might be your jam. If not....well, you've been warned.

Wow, this place! They never disappoint, we're big on the meat packs. They've done them up in short…read morenotice and do nothing short of amazing customer service everytime! Everything in there is so organized, clean, and yummy! Thanks for all you do Pete's meats

Jammed between the highway and the river on the way through Port Alberni to the west coast, Pete's…read moreMountain Meats is worth a stop - especially if you're camping. You can stock up with tasty, locally-made wieners, ukranian sausages, pepperoni sticks and cold cuts that make a great change from the supermarket muck. Another big plus, according to my wife, is that their meats seem to be significantly leaner than the mass-produced stuff. Personally, I just thought they tasted good. Sure, I've had better but not often. They also have a stall at the Port Alberni Farmer's Market

Had everything we needed. Rib eye steaks sweet corn, and salad mix. Got in , shopped and got out…read more Lots of parking too

It's a good market for a small town. Found everything we…read morewere looking for quickly. Veggy department is good. All the staples there Pricing is fairly reasonable for peak of the summer tourism season. Parking is available. Good to find a supermarket of this quality in Parksville

Tseshaht is the last gas bar before Ucluelet and Tofino. Yes, and much more. Step inside for a…read morefantastic selection of First Nations Giftware -tshirts, art prints, footwear, and clothing. And candy just like you used to get at the corner store. An unbeatable collection including the little candy cigarettes with the red coloured ends, strawberries, candy necklaces and much more. There is a small lunch bar in back, with different daily specials. Hard ice cream! Fresh fruit and veg, lots of fresh baked bread, a good selection of basics, too. A good basic grocery store. This is where you can find the perfect Sasquatch decal for your car window, travel mugs with designs by west coast artists, lots of giftware to take home. Tseshaht is a 15 minute drive from Port Alberni en route to Ucluelet and Tofino. This is a gorgeous wood structure, with a soaring peak - beautiful. Next door is a totem pole garden and picnic tables. Lots of parking.

We tried the chicken noodle soup with bannock, chicken burger, and the mojos, which were delicious…read more Staff were super friendly, especially the gas station attendant. Would definitely make it a regular pit stop along the Pacific Rim highway.

They make beef bacon for a few of us discerning customers. I also get beef ribs. Always meaty and…read morecook up to tender yummy gastronomy. I've been eating beef bacon since the. 50's when we got it on Oak street in Vancouver. It was a Jewish butcher shop. I could use more smoke on my bacon but I'm so happy to find a butcher that will take the time to make it for me.

Dropped 92 lbs of deer meat off December 15th 2023 for sausages…read moreGot my meat back March 31st 2024 Was charged 6.25$ a lb for pork trim 5 types of sausages all taste the same and very salty The bill was 780$ for 127lbs of sausages I have delt with butchers and wild meat yearly for 20 + years and this is by far the worst butcher I've been to Horrible customer service I'm skeptical I even got deer meat back......hunters beware they will rip you off!

Great selection of goods. Snacks galore, coffee doesn't suck! Staff was friendly and helpful. Oh…read morethey sell gas too.

Recently visited this icon of the island and as always the best part is friendly staff/owners. I…read moreremember being there with my mom and dad And I keep their memories alive. It helps that enjoy bitterballen and Gouda for lunch. Thanks have a prosperous year

This was a fun little dutch store out in a random part of Canada. Stop by, it's fun! They were…read morepretty well-stocked with pantry staples, though I didn't find the sorts of sandwich spreads that I know you can get in Holland which I wanted to try. But they had lots of sweets and other savory kitchen goods, including some from the UK and Germany for good measure. My partner asked a question at one point and the response was a bit direct (borderline rude, though I don't think they intended that). Knowing what I know about "dutch directness", I take this as a positive sign that they are the real deal!

Such good pizza! We ordered two. We just devoured the Fig and Chevre pizza. The crust is…read moreperfect, not too thick, thin, or chewy - but just right. The toppings are very fresh and the flavours are a delicate medley of delight. So good! Artisan all the way. Plan ahead and order your 'take and bake' pizza early! Open Wed thru Fridays from noon until 5 with pizza pickups on Fridays. A nice end of the week treat! Their online ordering is super easy. I totally recommend Wild Culture Artisan Bakery Pizza.

In every little town, there are bakeries. Many do wonders, both for the community and for bringing…read morepeople in to try something new. On our family trip, my wife a constant searcher for a good Scone and Baked Pastry, saw the sign for this place as we drove between Qualicum Beach and other sights to be seen. In that, we quickly looked them up, and saw they have been around for a long time (1995), and give ourselves a waypoint to stop on our drive back to our holiday rental. So when you drive up, you feel like you might be traveling to a farm house, which happens to be a bakery. The vibes definitely put you into that mood. On our occasion, it was a mild but warn day, and people were outside on their stone patio having baked good, so maybe we were in for a treat. Upon entering, you are in a small room, just enough for a few things on the side, then the case of goods, front of center. They were well stocked with lots of delights, and breads too. Sausage rolls, scones, cookies, bars, and cake slices. Today, we got a couple sausage rolls and a scone... and let's just say, each was proper delicious. That said, we were in the out, because as we stared ordering, a line of people started to show up, and we quickly paid and left. So is it worth coming, sure. Is it delicious, yes.