Be Fresh Local Market

Be Fresh Market “east Kitsalano” The vast organic vegetable selection is sure to make your mouth water, when creating affordable delicious recipes. The fresh options are here for you to enjoy. Take advantage of the best freshly brewed coffee beans, in the form of an affordable fresh Americano. Either hot, or iced to make your day better and complete. Start your day with this simple and easy experience, which will help your journey be brought in to a positive light. The selection of quality and extraordinary textured donuts will be sure to add a level of decadence to your experience. Fresh herbs. Why not! Same price as dehydrated bland spices. These options will be sure to elevate your favourite recipes from, routine to restaurant menu expressions. The service is friendly and helpful, for you to find quick a quality options for your meal development. Standing in line, your senses will be filled with the smells of fresh strawberries and the sound of their original Cappuccino machine bringing orders to life. I true gem of “east kitsalano” !!!

One thing to keep in mind — the café is combined with a supermarket, so the atmosphere isn’t the coziest inside. But in the summer, it’s definitely better to enjoy your coffee outside. The coffee was smooth and easy to drink — not too strong, just how I like it. We also picked up two packs of strawberries for just $7, which was a great deal! Overall, it’s a practical and affordable place, especially if you’re stopping by for a quick coffee and some fresh produce.

This rating is mainly for the drinks because they are NOT great lol Matcha doesn’t seem like real matcha and could barely taste the hojicha too. It was more like drinking colored milk for $5-6 😅 Better to go to other places, would not recommend this one. Otherwise, a standard market - small but in a nice area. However, my friend’s blueberries had some mold on it and she had to change it.

Very cute store with a lot of unique food items. They have fresh pastries too and delicious drinks. A must visit in the neighborhood.

Be Fresh Market – April 17 On April 17, I purchased an item marked with a sale tag, but unfortunately, the discount was not applied. The cashier, Lika, explained that the tag had expired on March 5, which was over a month ago, and asked why I was bringing it up. The tag was placed where the regular price was expected, and it showed the same price for both frozen and thawed versions. It also mentioned "Sale Ends at 5/3/2025." Based on this, I interpreted the expiration date as May 3, 2025. When I asked for a price adjustment, Lika asked me to wait and then redirected me to the back of the line. She mentioned that it was my responsibility to check the tag dates, which I had done, but I mistakenly interpreted the date. I understand that Lika must know the store’s tagging system better than I do. According to Section 74.01 of the Competition Act, misleading price tags or outdated promotional dates can violate consumer protection laws. On April 17, the tag still displayed "5/3/2025” Instead of resolving the issue with a quick return or an apology, the situation felt a bit frustrating, which affected my experience. A more positive approach could certainly improve customer service and the store’s reputation. The store itself is generally clean, the staff is usually polite, and the fresh products are great. However, there are really frequent errors at checkout . Items with unclear or missing details on price tags are often assumed, and while returns are usually handled professionally, it’s not always a seamless experience. If a fruit or vegetable rolls into the wrong basket, the customer can't verify the code and ends up paying for whatever is scanned. My suggestion would be to carefully check your receipt before leaving this location, as these issues seem to persist. It often feels like the outcome is dependent on the cashier’s interpretation. Best regards. P. S About a week ago, I was paying with cash to a different, nice, and friendly cashier, but the same staff member who had been rude to me previously stood behind the cashier and stared at me. When I asked, "Do you need anything?" she claimed I sounded rude, which was strange, as I had just finished a sprint workout after a long workday and could barely speak, especially in a rude way. I responded, "Ok," and left. I’m a regular customer who spends a lot here, and this experience made me feel uncomfortable. My family and I won’t be returning, that’s for sure

Delicious $2 Americanos with Avalon cream!☕️ Whoever keeps these on the menu is going straight to heaven. All the products are great and the staff is so sweet, this is a wonderful neighborhood spot.

Cramped little market but cute with it's own charm. Ordered the Banana Bread Matcha Latte and was a bit disappointed but definitely unique. There was too much ice which diluted the drink very quickly and the matcha felt low quality.

Have been shopping here for a while, bananas are always an item I purchase. Twice in a row I've purchased a bunch of 5-6 bananas and they've cost $7. I was suprised at the cost, but assumed inflation, but after purchasing organic bananas at another market I'm wondering if your scales are set correctly? Cheers