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It’s time to add more cashiers, it is obvious that people don’t want to use the self checkout. When you shop in an expensive store like WF you expect at least to have an exceptional service not to be directed to self checkout.
I love this shop. The staff is aways very friendly and smiling. Quality and selection of suplement, food and cleaning product is very high. I enjoy shopping here a lot
I’m an everyday long time shopper. The staff is always super helpful and always nice. Unfortunately yesterday I got food poisoning from the hot bar. This would be the third time in the last 3 months from the same hot bar and location. There needs to be better management for that particular station so someone else doesn’t get sick or worse. I’ll be back, I just won’t be eating from that hot bar.
So disappointing. I walked into the store today where I have been shopping at for years, and saw that more than half of the checkout stands had been removed. The update from the cashier who rang up my groceries was that it has been decided that self check-out kiosk will replace the cashier's at this quaint neighbourhood grocery store. What an enormous loss for those of us who shop this Whole Foods, in the West End. This is definitely not the demographic that will benefit in anyway from this change. I for one shop here and pay higher prices, because of the excellent customer service, small neighbourhood feel, and the tradition of having an actual person that rings through my groceries and actually bags them. Definitely not the right decision for this location and clientele.
Love, love, love this place. Been a customer here for over 30 years. They carry some of the best organic meats and produce. Their selection of grains, spices and snacks are commendable. Never disappointed.
First off, 5 stars for employees!
0 stars for corporate greed…
Support for local products has diminished big time!
No more coffee/muffin deal.
No more bacon at breakfast.
No fresh juice.
At least whole foods didn’t replace ALL its tills with self check out…
I miss Capers.
This has the facade of a health and wellness store but underneath we see corporate greed.
The soul of this store is disappearing, if we feel it as customers I’m sure employees do too. 👎🏼
0 stars for corporate greed…
Support for local products has diminished big time!
No more coffee/muffin deal.
No more bacon at breakfast.
No fresh juice.
At least whole foods didn’t replace ALL its tills with self check out…
I miss Capers.
This has the facade of a health and wellness store but underneath we see corporate greed.
The soul of this store is disappearing, if we feel it as customers I’m sure employees do too. 👎🏼
Gengar sweatshirt cashier you rock! Also long hair beard guy in the spice section helping me when cross eyed looking at 50 spices. And cheese section sweatshirt elevator operator gal you are also awesome!
Famous Foods is THE BEST FOOD STORE EVER. Organic bulk everything, foods from Europe and South America, grass-fed meats, 20 different kinds of honey...It is a treasure trove. I could easily spend half my day and all my money there.
I went to buy hot bar food and ended up picking a few other items today. When paying for my items I asked the cashier if I could buy a gift card. He said, "Yes, but I'm going to help the next person in line so that he doesn't have to wait." What? I asked why I was supposed to wait as he wasn't finished serving me. I decided to not bother and will get a gift for my friend to shop somewhere else.
The worst WF I’ve ever been to.
This place is horrible.
Some of the staff are very kind and helpful but the ones who aren’t ruin the whole experience.
I only go here as a last resort.
The manager told me to move from an aisle when I was speaking to one of the visiting sales reps for a supplement. This person I was talking to was contracted by WF and had a booth there, so the manager could have negatively affected their sale if I was going to buy.
Really unprofessional and rude.
This place is horrible.
Some of the staff are very kind and helpful but the ones who aren’t ruin the whole experience.
I only go here as a last resort.
The manager told me to move from an aisle when I was speaking to one of the visiting sales reps for a supplement. This person I was talking to was contracted by WF and had a booth there, so the manager could have negatively affected their sale if I was going to buy.
Really unprofessional and rude.
You know there is an issue when Whole Foods is cheaper...Famous Foods has been our go to grocery store for our bi-weekly shopping. Over the last three months, the prices have getting higher so we started to track them. In fact, things like cottage cheese have gone up $1 in less than a month. We just went to Whole Foods to compare prices and the same brand butter, milk and other staples were at least $2 cheaper per item. As a neighborhood grocery store in a community which is not know for its wealth, $12 for butter and $9 for milk is outrageous. Increasing prices that quickly is uncalled for and a real scam. We won't be going back again.
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I just had the worst experience in the supplement department. The staff was shockingly rude. They were out of stock on a product, and I brought the tag to the service desk to ask if I could order it. Instead of accommodating me, the woman snapped at me for bringing her the tag. I said I’m bringing it to you to show you what I’m looking for. I thought it would make it easier for you to scan it. I will put it back. I know exactly where I got it from. She snapped at me to do that now! Then she tried to take it out of my hand to say that she would do it. As I was sticking it back on the shelf! Never again. I’d rather shop where I am treated with courtesy and kindness.
Walked quite a distance to the only grocer around in this car-land of a neighbourhood, only to find it closed when it says open on Google, with no explanation for why. Don't waste your time :(
Never open. I've seen it open once all summer. Would love to support local and would love to see some consistant hours. Very disappointing to not have a place in the neighbourhood for fresh produce.
As someone who juices regularly I have to drive here from Richmond to get good quality organic produce. It’s incredible to me that I cannot rely on the local Richmond grocery stores (including Superstore) to reliably carry organic produce. And contrary to what many people believe about whole foods, their organic produce always costs me LESS than when I am able to find it in Richmond!!
The owner has only the best quality of berries
Don't waste your time coming to shop. Open at 11:00, but as usual they are closed at 11:15. Support a business that cares about their customers. Shop elsewhere.
Famous foods is a Vancouver health food store staple. Their butcher is amazing. Best quality steaks at the best prices in Vancouver. Located on Kingsway.
I live near this place, so I've been coming here for the pre cooked to go and grocery for over ten years. The store is small, but most of daily necessities an be found here, and the weekly sale items always offer very good prices. There are many employees who will greet you proactively and offer help. However, there are two female employees in the coffee bar department who have been working there for a very long time. Whenever I see them, even though they are wearing masks, I feel like they are not looking at me and do not want to greet me. They seem very indifferent, which is really bad when I come to drink coffee early in the morning. I always say thank you politely, but they still don't respond much. Overall, most of the employees are enthusiastic, and the products are fresh and reasonably priced. I will still come here to consume frequently.
Been many times to Famous Foods. They have a lot of natural, bulk foods.
Good
- Large selection herbs and spices. I like their hibiscus ($7.49 for 100g or $2.99 for 25g) but the 100g bag used to be $5.99.
- They have no MSG soup base mixes (beef, chicken and vegetable)
- Deli section usually has some meats and cheeses on special
- Steaks
Bad
- Pricey. Organic meats options are crazy. $30.00 for a small, organic chicken
Good
- Large selection herbs and spices. I like their hibiscus ($7.49 for 100g or $2.99 for 25g) but the 100g bag used to be $5.99.
- They have no MSG soup base mixes (beef, chicken and vegetable)
- Deli section usually has some meats and cheeses on special
- Steaks
Bad
- Pricey. Organic meats options are crazy. $30.00 for a small, organic chicken
Awesome selections of budget friendly organic meats and spices. We have been coming here for over 10yrs and always stock up on meats.
They recently started to have chicken bones and pork bones for 2-8$ range and its great for making soups in winter!
They recently started to have chicken bones and pork bones for 2-8$ range and its great for making soups in winter!
Small and cosy but very effective. Good selection of everything you expect in a grocery store including coffee, tea and pastries and even cakes. Worth mentioning is also the organic fruits and vegetables section. The overall appearance of the store has nicely improved over the last ten years. Really like to sit on the patio and to shop there. Parking is free.
Such a wonderful clean store - large selection of fresh fruit. We stopped in on our way to bike the sea wall, and grabbed some fruit and coconut water to take with to lunch. The cashier I spoke to was so nice, we had a wonderful conversation. Sometimes it’s the little things that make your day, and that was one of them. Fresh mango at the sea wall, a perfect lunch.
Fairly nice place, as a whole foods you'd expect about as much. Wide selection of options both fresh and not. The deli had some choice fresh sandwiches too. The staff was approachable and all in all a good experience. A little pricey but it's also core downtown.
Excellent place to buy BC fruit, vegetables, meat and cheese. Everything we buy from them is excellent. Knowledge staff that can tell you where products are from as well. Would recommend if you want local fresh products.
I have been working with Patricia and her team since the very beginning. All I can say is that Patricia is an amazing person. HPP my juices at her facility have been a plus for my business. JUICILY GINGER now carried over 8 types of cold pressed juices all because we can HPP them.
Very nice store, great options for bulk food and general groceries. When is come to fresh fish and meats I wasn’t much impressed by they display. Done good bread and crackers, cheese selection was good abs veggies also. Some items are a good price and many a bit $$$ so you really need to look well. Overrule like the place and will come back just because the options on bulk products
An amazing local neighborhood market. Well stocked, with fresh local fruit & veggies. The owner mentioned that local free range organic meat and grass fed cheese is coming soon. High end, good quality and a fair price. It feels like it’s under new management.
Been a pleasure working with Patricia and her team!
This place is as advertised. A bunch of nice girls selling local berries and other produce, along with an assortment of other "artisanal" products and local standout food products such as Okanagan fruity popsicles and such.
The produce is fresh and high quality. You'll pay more than many other stores, but you get what you pay for. Also, they have great deals the more you buy.
The produce is fresh and high quality. You'll pay more than many other stores, but you get what you pay for. Also, they have great deals the more you buy.
Great little store. It's a bit small and can be very crowded at times but they've got an excellent little seating area for coffee or even a meal. Great bakery and lots of options for hot, ready to go meals. This place has free parking, which is a big win in the city.
My gf and I pretty much eat the burritos from here 4 times a week. We love it so much!! The staff are super nice and very friendly. The only thing is that the size of the burritos are sometimes big some times small.
Beautiful store with great selection! Very friendly service, the guy working there told me all about the products and philosophy of their business.