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Plenty Epicurean Pantry

Accept the cup of tea offered while you explore the array of local, regional, and organic products, expertly sourced by owner Trevor Walker. Find items like single-estate chocolates and teas, soaps from a Kandahar co-op, and bubble gum from a rainforest. Unusual tableware from salvaged wood, crafted into salad tongs or pepper mills. There are also breads from True Grain, preserves from Mountain Ash in Powell River, Salt Spring Island cheeses and pastries, and Victoria's own Bonnie Bea's organic oatcakes.

Pepper’s Food Store

Perennial winners in the independent grocery awards. Organic meats, wild seafood, environmentally friendly and diet-sensitive goods make this one-stop conscientious shopping. Find island heroes Sloping Hill's free-range pork, Galloping Goose sausages, and Spice Jammer's samosas among the choices. In-house bakery seduces with daily breads complemented by Victoria's favourite Wild Fire. Check the weekly specials via the website. Free delivery service.

Fujiya Japanese Foods

Purveyor of all things Japanese. Fresh organic produce and hard-to-find ingredients like okara, natto, and eel, along with top-of-the-line sushi rice, household amenities, cookware, and tableware. Latest Japanese newspapers and videos. Renos to expand the kitchen have also expanded their popular take-out sushi service. Great staff and service, and they’re open holidays too.

Silk Road

Coffee & Tea | Vancouver Island

Atmospheric heritage Chinatown space offers single-origin, high-grown and 100-percent organic teas with many exclusive and rare varietals. Their tasting bar offers side-byside comparisons of varietals from...

Wild Fire Bakery

Artisanal is serious business here. Organic levain breads and pastries are baked in wood-fired brick ovens. Varieties include apricot-anise, spelt, raisin-walnut, and sprouted wheat breads; for a sweet treat, try the vegan chocolate cake—Wild Fire’s decadent top seller.   

 

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