* Top u-pick! *…read more We've been on a U-pick kick this summer, trying to explore the various organic options available. This farm is now at the top of our list for U-pick! Here's why: - Really feels like a family farm. A couple and their little girls were all under a sun tent waiting for u-pickers to greet you. - Peaceful. We didn't see any other u-pickers at all. It was like being in a private blueberry field! - Very friendly. The man walked us into the field and showed us where the good blueberry bushes were that were perfectly ripe and ready to be picked. None of the sending you off to the fields to search randomly for the good stuff! - Quality. The bushes are older, and produce an amazingly sweet richly flavoured berry. We enjoyed them yesterday with some of our homemade vanilla ice cream. Today they are going into a blueberry crumble - which I can't wait to sample when it finishes baking! - Ease of picking. The bushes had huge numbers of berries clumped together. They almost looked like bunches of grapes! You literally could put two hands under a clump, give it a bit of a vibration and dozens of ripe berries fall into your hands. - Farming methods. This is a certified organic farm. Not just "following practices" as many claim. Fully certified. They also are certified biodynamic. So you know it is long term sustainable. Very nice. It feels good to eat things you know have not been contaminated with pesticides, and also that are fully sustainable so they will be there for years to come. - Setting. Located in the Chilliwack Valley, but fairly close to the mountains. So you have a beautiful view of the mountains while picking. Call me crazy but somehow it didn't feel as hot as when you are in an open field with no mountains in the distance. So even though it was 28 degrees it was quite comfortable. - Price. For organic they are very reasonably priced at $2.20/lb. They took a bit off for the weight of the bucket too (80 cents) - very fair pricing. - Setup. Even though you are in the middle of a field, they have a portable water cooler so that you can wash off your hands after picking. There is a porta-potty too. But we didn't venture in there. So no comment on that! The ripe berry bushes are also covered in a clear mesh tent so that the sun still gets in, but the birds do not pick away at the ripe berries. So you enter through an opening in the mesh and totally feel outdoors, but in reality it is a semi-protected environment. The farm grows all sorts of things (carrots, beets, squash, beans, cucumbers, arugula, kale, romaine, corn, and even beef and eggs), but focuses the u-pick on berries. The other products are available from them through their farmer's market visits apparently. Overall this is just a wonderful day trip getting a bit out of the city, seeing the scenery, picking some amazingly sweet berries, and enjoying playing with the farm dog (who is very friendly as well). We'll definitely be back!

Great food everything natural and organic! My wife and son…read morereally enjoyed the borscht.

I'm from Edmonton and visit my family in Chilliwack on a regular basis…read more We are familiar with the deli at Hofstede's and from time to time we buy their high-quality fruit and vegetables. What no one, to my knowledge, has mentioned is customer service, special orders, and delivery service. Sarah, thank you for going above and beyond to prepare and deliver my important gift basket today. Hofstede's does it all, confidently and happily. See you soon!

a good place for fresh produce and a good selection of frozen food. I was told that the Grandmas…read moreDill pickles were really great dill pickles, so I bought a jar. I have to say the were not the best dill pickles I have ever had not even close. they were not bad but also not very dilly or even much on garlic. the hot pepper did little more than add a touch of colour. And at $13.99 for a 1 quart mason jar they are not the best buy. Sorry Grandma but I do not agree with what I was told and should have saved my money for a better pickle.

Everything that was ordered probably 10 different items of finger food and they were all the best I…read morehave tasted so far. Purchased through a school fundraiser so we divided them between us no complaints!

I am not sure if its the location or something. Came here and I have to say there are not much on…read moresale here. Not much produce. Not much fruits. Maybe this place is more of a bakery. Or I just came at the wrong time. They have honey and jam but those are things I can get in Vancouver. No point of coming here to grab it. I feel that this place is great if you are here to pick up a few items assuming you are near by and not here to buy back to Vancouver as souvenir. I mean you do that and their store will be wiped free of goods.

Good breakfast over easy eggs done perfect. Home baked pies and cinnamon buns are tasty.read more

I tend to visit friends in Hope & this is within walking distance of their house. Conveniently…read morelocated next to a small liquor store. It's a grocery store, it has good selection of food products, but not every brand like a super market like super walmart or even a safeway. The store is convenient & carry's what i need. Across town, there is something larger - is todd one doesn't meet your needs.

We dropped by 'Buy-Low' Foods' during the first morning of a recent 'end-of-September' stay in…read moreHope. Once squared away with our accommodation, it was a very short walk over to the small, and nearby shopping plaza. A stop for some brew at the 'BC Liquor Store' first, then a few steps further to 'Buy-Low' to check out the colourful, outdoor displays.that had caught our eyes when we first came into the plaza The outdoor set ups on the store's patio area -- colourful, plant baskets, and early-fall produce -- had definitely called us for a closer look. Upon a closer look, we found selections of late-summer/early-fall fruits & produce - including pumpkins, pumpkin gourds, and some very 'cool-looking' dried, ornamental corn cobs. There was no way I could pass catching some of the latter, and picked out four, colourful cobs to purchase and bring home for the makings of an Autumn and Thanksgiving table set up. Our rather short, and inexpensive stop, was fun & friendly, and produced some "fun colour" to bring home for Thanksgiving!

Big beautiful blueberries and lovely sunflowers, dahlias, hydrangeas, and more. We always stop by…read morewhen we're nearby.

I have been coming here for years. It seems a bit excessive to drive all the way from Fairhaven for…read morea box of strawberries. But, considering not many things in life are perfect, these strawberries would be a candidate. Without exception, regardless whether I buy a box or a flat, every berry is perfect. Big, juicy and with flavor in abundance. Never a bad berry in the mix. Actually quite unbelievable, but absolutely appreciated and totally enjoyed. I always look forward to strawberry season and my trip(s) to Boxx. Bravo! (Worthy of 10 stars)

Great little place that sells huge volumes of local grown veggies throughout three seasons, and…read morecompared to anything local they have the best pricing I've seen anywhere.. They also have a winter service at the barn (not retail store) during the winter months but only root type veggies Staff is pleasant and a real home type attitude as the family works here and really helpful and friendly... If you are getting off the hwy and need your veggies this is the place, drive past the other two !!

Good selection of fresh produce, prices are reasonable and checkout is always quick. I appreciate…read morethe increasing stock of other food products as well, this saves me a trip to the grocery store.

If you wanted fresh produce with reasonable prices, this is your store. There is no reason to get…read moreall that stuffs from a supermarket if you'd get them from Mary's. Celery is selling at supermarkets for over $4 and Mary's is selling them under $2.

The first thing that hit me when I walked into the little gift shop/food store at Limbert Mountain…read moreFarm was the deep scent of apple. It was their Circle Farm Tour Christmas celebration, and I was soon offered a lavender shortbread cookie (yum!) and a cup of hot apple cider. Yes please! They were making it right there on the little cast iron stove at the back, from apples that had been pressed on site. The store is well stocked with preserves and sauces and spice rubs made from some of the farm's own produce, with emphasis on garlic and lavender, as well as bath products by local companies and Vista D'Oro artisanal jams. They even have taste testers on hand so you can try just about any of the sauces before buying. Of course, that can make it more difficult to decide (Barn Burner Garlic Sauce +++1). My friends and I wandered a bit around the farm before going into the cafe ... since it's winter, many of plants are well, let's say dormant because lavender is a perennial. But walking around the barn and down to the garden, you get an idea of the abundance of herbs they grow here. Not to mention the views of the snow-covered mountains - beautiful! Several of us had lunch in the cafe - as mentioned, it's a small space but they accommodated our group very gracefully. The menu changes according to what's in season - in fact, it's just a little chalkboard listing the day's choices. Everything is fresh and made from scratch - a locavore's dream! And it's fun to watch the chefs working away in the open kitchen - complete with mirror on the ceiling so you can see what's happening on the counter. (I think they offer cooking classes as well.) I had a pasta with a squash sauce with red cabbage, pomegranate and orange salad. And the chocolate pate for dessert with a local cranberry sauce and whipped cream ... light in texture, rich in flavour - perfection.

My one stop shop for fresh produce and plants. They have a great large selection of very fresh…read moreproduce. Beautifully displayed array of vegetables and fruits plus an eager friendly staff that are very helpful and enthusiastic. I love the vibes here. It makes me want to return again and again.

Gorgeous and unique planters of all sizes for every patio and budget. Super friendly and helpful…read more The man working there was super knowledgeable and guided us to exactly what we needed. I definitely will go to Youngstock's again.