Thriftys Fairfield Florist- I went into the Fairfield Thriftys Florist to discuss a $3,000- wedding order. The Manager, Petra, told the Service Agent at the front desk that she was too busy to speak to me. And that she was leaving in 5 minutes. She told the Service Agent to tell me to "come back tomorrow." She wouldn't come out of her Office nor take a moment to say hello. I then said to the Service Rep that I would prefer to make an appointment, rather thsn just drop in. Petra told the Service Rep that she would be available at 3pm tge next day to call me. I provided my name and telephone number to the Rep and confirmed that Patra was to call me at 3pm today. Guess what happened? 3pm and NO CALL ftom Petra. 3:15pm and still no call. This Floral Manager was rude, disinterested and wasted my time. I'm letting you kbow so that she doesn't waste your time! Try another Florist or another Thrifty's location. read more

You'll get fresh produce, meat, coffee,sugar and everything nice here! Except probably cosmetics and bath products

I just got back from a grocery run at Thrifty's, and it's clear that COVID-19 has transformed something so simple and routine into a new experience altogether. I highly commend Thrifty's (and its conglomerate, Empire Co. Ltd.) for its swift response in promoting health and safety in its store. Some noticeable changes to enforce social distancing: - Reserved shopping time at 7am-8am for seniors and immunocompromised customers - Marked lines to indicate where 6 ft is for customers lining up outside the store and at the cashier area - Limited number of customers allowed in the store, as monitored by a staff member at the door (one entrance/exit only) - Sanitized shopping carts given directly to the customer outside of the door - One-way aisles, as marked by arrows on the floor - Plexiglas cashier shields, gloves, and sanitizing spray bottles to protect cashiers For more popular items like eggs and produce, Thrifty's has also placed signs limiting customers to the quantity that can be purchased. I was actually very impressed with how well-stocked the shelves were. With emotions running high as uncertainty sinks in, this is undeniably a trying time now for many people. However, it's important that we appreciate those in the service industry who continue to go to work to ensure that our lives can function as normally as possible in the circumstances. On that note: to the two staff members monitoring the door and providing shopping carts, thank you again for your warm smiles and friendly conversation despite the long hours worked. I wish I had gotten both of your names, but in any case, I see you and I appreciate you. read more

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Had what I needed and more, full service market, with a good range of fresh produce and staples.

Good selection, full retail prices are highish, sale prices could be great. Good hygiene practice during COVID.Helpful employees. BEWARE : look carefully for sale prices' expiry date on the tags. Occasionally they forget to take those down at the right time and you might pay full price without noticing it. In pre-Sobeys time it was unheard of. read more

I kinda wish we had Thrifty's in Vancouver proper, but totally get that we don't. Even for a chain, it's too quaint, too small-town, too friendly for a city of Vancouver's size. Also, it makes visiting any Thrifty's location part of a bigger picture - it drives home the fact that I'm somewhere else. I'm traveling if I'm at a Thrifty's. So what makes it so heartwarmingly loveable, exactly? Great service, every time; reliable and fresh deli eats, including the prepackaged sammies and salads (important for a traveler, like I so clearly am); nice balance between yuppie organic goods and trashy cheese string type products; and consistently clean and well-organised. That's what. It's going to be bittersweet when I make my millions and buy a few dozen acres of land on the island. Thrifty's will no longer be my travel grocer, no, friends: it will be my regular. read more

This cute boutique grocery store is about 1.5 miles from the condo where we stayed for the week and we walked over twice to shop. That's 3 miles round trip if you're math challenged. It was worth it. Danger: Don't go shopping if you are hungry, you will buy too much good stuff. They have the bins that you can scoop out into bags with everything from Steel cut oakmeal to chocolate covered coffee beens. The bakery have way too many goodies, but you must check it out. The deli will make custom sandwiches. We got two and loved them. read more

A very good selection of foods, very organized items Customer service are really excellent read more

Was FAR better before they were bought by Sobeys. Good selection but their prices are getting higher and higher and I now head to Safeway in Oak Bay far more than I used to. read more

I agree with the Dave D who states they were **much** better before being taken over by Sobey's. However, they are still a decent happy medium between the *very* overpriced Market on Yates and budget places such as Welburns or Oxford Foods. They also don't have the sterile feel of Safeway. Having recently moved back into the downtown core, I will probably make this one of my main choices for grocery items, and possibly some meat. Better deals on produce, however, can be had elsewhere: Chinatown, the little grocery store at Stadacona Centre or Welburns. read more

5/26/2013 update ---- I am upgrading my recommendation to five stars. I went to Thrifty's this afternoon and the service I received in selecting healthy eating products and comparing options was unparalleled, as good as any 5 star grocery store. Well done on selecting such service-oriented staff. Thrifty Food is a great grocery store. Excellent selection of organic and non-organic produce, freshly made pies, pizzas and soups, fresh meats and a fabulous seafood department staffed with service-oriented staff. I will be back. read more

Good selection of foods, lots of different ethnic foods, good prices, US currency accepted. Excellent service. Asked an employee for lemon curd and he found it! read more

The service in the flower shop is outstanding and they have regular shipments of fresh flowers several times a week, so helpful and friendly, great selection of indoor and outdoor plants - cashiers inside are terrific! read more

The quality of Thrifty Foods produce and meats is very good. The prices of Thrifty Foods are often higher than other supermarket chains.