Vancouver’s international grocery stores and specialty shops
Vancouver is home to many expats, adventurous foodies and those wishing to expand their culinary palates – and all of us can benefit from the impressive variety of foods found in our city's international grocery stores. If you're looking to sample some delicious delights from around the world, or trying to locate hard-to-find specialty ingredients, pay a visit to one of these global grocers.
Bosa Foods
1465 Kootenay St, Vancouver, BC V5K 4Y3Bosa Foods imports fine Italian and Mediterranean specialty groceries to their Vancouver retail stores. They’re dedicated to providing their valued customers with the highest quality products at competitive prices. Bosa Food’s product list is extensive and includes a wide selection of fresh, packaged and prepared foods such as cheeses, fish, oil, pasta and coffee. They also stock many seasonal specialty foods during the holidays. Shoppers can order from the popular deli and prepared foods menu and either eat in store, or take a taste of Italy home with them.
Persia Foods Ethnic Markets
6437 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5W 2V5This is where locals go for specialty Iranian and Mediterranean foods. The retail store is small, but it’s jam packed with a variety of dry goods, fresh and perishable groceries. Persia Foods is known for its low prices, high-quality products and friendly staff. Browse their well-stocked aisles for hard-to-find spices and Persian delicacies you won't likely find in regular grocery stores.
The Celtic Treasure Chest
5639 Dunbar St, Vancouver, BC V6N 1W5This specialty grocer will delight both U.K. expats and native Canadians alike with its wide selection of high quality British-made imports. They feature an extensive array of imported English, Scottish, Irish and Welsh goodies, ranging from sweets and crisps to canned goods (Heinz baked beans anyone), jams and preserves, condiments, drinks, deli products, baked goods and much more. They even carry a selection of souvenirs and gifts from across the pond. Satisfy your cravings for specialty items such as Scotch pies, haggis (if you dare!), British-style sausages, shortbread cookies and teas.
Parthenon Market
3089 Broadway W, Vancouver, BC V6K 2G9This specialty Mediterranean grocer offers a large selection of imported foodstuffs from Greece. The deli carries a range of fresh cheeses, olives, gourmet sausages and baked goods, including the Greek favourite, baklava. This forward-thinking supermarket even carries vegan products, such as coconut oil and soy-based dairy-free cheeses. The Parthenon Café serves traditional Greek, Mediterannean and Canadian foods and the grocery aisles are filled with stone-pressed oils, bulk foods, specialty coffees and much more.
Los Guerreros Latin Foods
102-3317 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5R 5K6Los Guerros brings authentic Latin American groceries and foods to the heart of Vancouver. Whether you have a Latin American background, or you just love the spicy flavours of Latin cuisine, this store is for you. Los Guerreros features hard-to-find products from Central and South America —including products from El Salvador, Peru and Chile. They also feature an impressive selection of corn tortillas, Mexican cheeses, beans, dried spices and fresh-made bakery items.
T&T Supermarket
179 Keefer Pl, Vancouver, BC V6B 6L4The Chinatown location of this popular Asian grocery chain is well known for its friendly, helpful staff and large selection of unique, reasonably priced products. The supermarket is separated into several sections: produce, meat, grocery, bakery, gourmet products and a cold deli area. The fish selection is as fresh as possible (it’s still swimming!) and their full-service meat department carries several pre-marinated varieties. If you don’t feel like cooking you can also order sushi or hot deli take-out here.
Kim's Mart
519 Broadway E, Vancouver, BC V5T 1X4This small Korean specialty grocer features a generous selection of quality Korean imports, including spices, noodles and packaged specialty foods. They also sell a variety of Japanese and other imported Asian food products. Renowned for their excellent service, this store is packed every day; the great prices, quality and selection cannot be beat. Enjoy some fresh, authentic kimchi, kimbab (Korean-style sushi) or spicy rice cakes any day of the week. Or browse their fresh veggies, fruits, meat, fish, baked goods and pre-packaged items.
Punjab Food Center Ltd
6635 Main St, Vancouver, BC V5X 3H3The Punjab Food Center imports authentic, hard-to-find Indian and South Asian food products for local shoppers. If you’re trying to find an elusive ingredient for an Indian recipe, or if you just love Indian cuisine, you’ll be like a kid in a candy store here. Popular with Indian and South Asian expats, this store carries a wide selection of spices, fresh produce, bulk items such as rice and beans, seafood, dairy and confectionery items. There’s also a large selection of Indian frozen food products you can pop in your microwave for a quick meal.
