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!

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!

* 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!

Excellent fresh BC fruit Always fresh at reasonable prices …read more Straw berries are sweet and delicious. Can't wait for Chilliwack corn in July!

I was shocked to see this farm fresh fruit stand in the Canadian Tire Parking lot. Much better…read morethan buying from the grocery store. They are open 7 days a week - didn't know that... Apparently they import their produce daily direct from the farm. High quality and reasonable prices. Will definitely visit them again.

Daughter and I dropped into 'SKT Market' during a walkabout of the downtown area the first day of a…read morerecent stay in Hope. A first-time experience for us, in this rather new-to-Hope produce market. The location is very convenient for those living and lodging in this lower/central area of downtown Hope - just a short walk away from many of the motels, apartments, and such. And especially handy for anyone lodging in accommodations with kitchenettes, and seeking produce, and such to prepare their own meals. We were just browsing, and not looking for any food that had to be cooked. But daughter did catch some fresh fruit (nice looking and tasting Granny Smith apples, and bananas) while there. In addition to produce, fruit and the like, I did observe that they carry a selection of pasta and other similar products, and had a rather nice selection of honey, and other local Fraser Valley products. Service was very friendly. It was good to see a store of this kind in this area of the downtown, and look forward to checking it out again when in Hope, and our local BC products are more in-season and available.

Another treasure I'd curiously passed by for many years before venturing in. North Arm Farm is a…read morelocal produce paradise with a wide range of all organically grown fruits and veggies. There's even a u-pick option! Kids can feed the sheep, chickens, pigs and ducks while parents peruse the organic local honeys, pies, jams and of course, fruit, vegetables and fresh cut flowers. Even if you just want a glimpse of the farm, you'll be sure to leave laden with at least a pie or two. They even serve farm lunches and can do corporate catering! Be sure to bring your camera and a pair of mud-friendly shoes.

I had a great experience at GJ Farms, and I'll definitely be back. My favourite item there is the…read moreeggs.

1 Star - Absolutely Horrific Experience…read more I came to GJ Farm with every intention of supporting a local business, but instead I walked away shaken, humiliated, and furious. The man in charge of the store (an older gentleman) was not only accusatory, condescending, and hostile--he was downright disrespectful, arrogant, and deceitful. I specifically visited for Red Russian garlic to plant in my yard. I've grown this variety before and researched prices for organic Red Russian garlic nearby --typically $8-15/lb depending on size. GJ Farm was charging a steep $19.99/lb, but since I was already there, I decided to pick through and purchase. I spent about 5-8 minutes selecting bulbs, carefully looking for the largest and firmest ones for planting. As I was doing so, the man approached me and accused me of peeling garlic, while repeatedly insisting that all of the garlic had been harvested this year. After I had already chosen my final selection and was about to pay, I did gently crack the skin of one bulb to confirm quality, but during selection I only examined size and firmness, occasionally through skins that were already cracked. After purchasing, I inspected the garlic in my car and immediately noticed serious defects: one bulb was shriveled, and another had white mold between cloves. Considering garlic harvest season had only ended 1-2 months ago, this was shocking. None of my own homegrown garlic looked like that. Within 3 minutes, I returned to politely request a refund. The man then came out, yelling at me in front of other customers. He accused me of lying about how long I spent choosing (claiming "30 minutes," when it was under 10). He further accused me of only wanting a refund because I "realized the price was too high." He dismissed the obvious defects in his product and insisted that because he sells "thousands of pounds of garlic," my complaint was invalid--classic deflection instead of accountability. As I stood there shaking from his aggression, he never once offered a professional solution like an exchange or apology. Instead, he ripped the garlic apart with his hands--damaging product that I had paid for--while still refusing any resolution. When I pointed out the mold, he claimed not to see any, however, he removed all the mold as he aggressively peeled the bulbs apart. He continued to insist I take the garlic home and plant it, berating me loudly the entire time. Not only did he refuse a refund, he further damaged the garlic himself, rendering it unsuitable for planting. In the end, as he refused a refund and continued berating me, I suggested an exchange simply to end the confrontation. I did not want an exchange, as I had already selected the best bulbs available and the remaining garlic was of poor quality. This was never about the money--it was about basic respect and principle. A business owner should stand by their products, listen to valid concerns, and treat customers with dignity. Instead, I was met with hostility, gaslighting, and bullying from someone who clearly has no regard for customer service or honesty. If you value quality produce, integrity, or even basic decency, avoid GJ Farm at all costs.