Thrifty Foods
Reviews
Nice store. I know, it's just a grocery store, but in Victoria you have to be individualistic to stick out and this store was good. Excellent deli and fresh fruits and veggies. Very busy at lunch, obviously popular with locals. Not the cheapest but in this city nothing is. It was an 8 minute walk from Hotel Grand Pacific, our home for 2 days. Some nice lady was giving out free hugs on the corner. Love it.
While visiting Victoria we came here a couple of times. There are plenty of hotels around, & I'm not sure but not only does this store cater to the locals but visitors to the island as well. We found everything we needed & I didn't think anything was overpriced. The parking could be a challenge during the busy times, but unlike the rest of Victoria it was free while shopping.
This is an excellent store, with a proactive Customer Service policy. They specialize in local products which do cost a bit more, but are well worth the price. We moved from Vancouver and grocery prices are at least 30% cheaper, so we noticed a decrease in our grocery bill!!!! The staff are friendly, helpful and obliging if you need assistance -- they make you feel like family.
The good: Open 24 hours Friendly staff Fair selection of western products The not-so-good: Poor selection of foreign products Steep prices on almost everything, including baked goods