Courtenay Country Market in Courtenay

5352 N Island Hwy, Courtenay, BC V9J 1M3, Canada

★★★★★
(497 reviews)
Categories: Grocery store Restaurant

About

Looking for a variety of grocery products and appetizing meats under one roof? Get hygienic, top–quality fresh local produce in Courtenay at Courtenay Country Market & Café. We are a full-service grocery store and a cozy deli specializing in American cuisine. We deal in locally produced items and store-made deli products at our grocery store but that’s not all. We also have a butcher shop to provide you with fresh meat. We prioritize our customers’ convenience which is why we offer curbside pickup. So, whether you want to sit and enjoy a delectable meal or need quick takeaway service, we’ve got you covered.

Website
courtenaycountrymarket.ca
Address
5352 N Island Hwy, Courtenay, BC V9J 1M3, Canada
Plus Code
PXQX+G8 Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada
Time Zone
America/Vancouver

Business Hours

Sunday
8 AM–7 PM
Monday
8 AM–7 PM
Tuesday
8 AM–7 PM
Wednesday
8 AM–7 PM
Thursday
8 AM–7 PM
Friday
8 AM–7 PM
Saturday
8 AM–7 PM

Services

Service options
Kerbside pickup On-site services Delivery Same-day delivery
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Offerings
Organic products Prepared foods
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot

Reviews

4.5
★★★★★
497 reviews

Most Mentioned

breakfast (34) cafe (22) local (13) produce (12) to go (12) sausage rolls (9) bacon (8) pepperoni (7) convenient (6) fresh (5)
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★★★★★
December 13, 2024

Very good pricing, great staff and the cafe has the best restaurant grade food and the biggest proportions I've ever seen. Absolutely my favorite place to eat. If there was one place I would recommend to eat at, it would absolutely be this place 100%

★★★★★
December 9, 2024

Few changes with the new owners, but the food is just as delicious! Keep giving this business your local support, they’re going to make it!

★★★★★
December 7, 2024

Excellent food and service every time. Excellent portions and daily specials as well.

October 19, 2024

Half of the product is expired and reduced by 20%. Even with the 20% discount, these expired items are still more expensive than if you were to drive a few minutes down the road to a grocery store. EVERYTHING is extremely over priced, especially the junk they purchased from Temu or Wish, which is marked up by 1000%, and they didn't even bother to take it out of the packaging.

★★★★★
September 11, 2024

On Saturday, September 7th, I visited the store to pick up a few things for supper. I found everything I wanted plus a few delicious extra items. I had several lovely interactions with staff, but the best experience was with the fish market. Two very nice and friendly people assisted me. They helped me pick out some lovely fish and then bagged in a bag of ice to keep it fresh!! Brilliant idea!! I wish more stores that sold fish would do this. The fish was perfect and my husband and I enjoyed a wonderful dinner from all the things I had purchased. Excellent store, amazing staff and an awesome variety of products!!

★★★★★
August 9, 2024

Great small store everything you could need in a pinch. Fabulous deli and fresh made food with nice cafe tables to enjoy your purchase, just don't look for an assortment of vegetables or very good meat selection, my steaks were ordinary at best but I knew that going in.

★★
July 21, 2024

Used to be amazing but now theres barely any stock, coolers broken display lights not working. In my opinion the little management details are suddenly being overlooked. Staff are friendly

June 17, 2024

This store has gone soooo down hill since the new owners took over. Such a shame!! Product quality has gone down and so has the customer service. Other than the restaurant and deli. Used to be the best little family run store and now I dread going in there

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2024

A lovely little surprise in-between Courtenay and Campbell River. It has everything one might need.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 21, 2024

A great place to stop for a snack. Very convenient location.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 18, 2024

This is a great grocery store with their fresh produce and wonderful deli counter. And no self check outs to be found, just lovely customer service.

November 24, 2024

Awful since new owners took over. Expired food, terrible customer service. Trying to turn it into your temu corner store. Avoid

★★
November 24, 2024

Burnt food and overpriced groceries.

November 22, 2024

We ordered two bacon cheddar burgers and they were inedible, the bacon and the burger were both burnt to a crisp, and then the diner wouldn t even pick up the phone.

★★★
Local Guide
October 22, 2024

Exactly what was expected for a supermarket

★★★★★
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September 22, 2024

The best breakfast! Really nice place. Great service

★★★
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September 22, 2024

Not a lot of plant-based options. Nothing on the cafes menu was vegan that I could see.

Local Guide
September 22, 2024

The worst service ever. Sat for 30 minutes without being acknowledged. Left without being served. Not going back.

★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Completely Insane prices on grocery. But theres often local items that are worth the price

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Its fun to shoo there

★★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Country Market is a local favorite for convenient food shopping, homemade foods for sale, or take out or sit-down service.

★★★★★
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August 22, 2024

Super cute with a 25¢ mechanical horse that will entertain the kids for hours Highly recommend

★★★★★
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June 22, 2024

Good ice cream

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Good breakfast

★★★★★
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May 22, 2024

Has all the essentials. Always a decent hot lunch selection. Ice cream is bomb. Great small grocery store with ready to go food options.

★★★★★
Local Guide
May 22, 2024

Excellent stop for a meal while traveling up or down island and has all the essentials you will need if you forgot anything for your trip

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

WoW always GREAT service from the staff & the restaurant food (made to order off menu) is Delish!!! Fast & Friendly Service, Store has good selection of products too. Love this Spot, the Chicken Bacon Club is Amazing! BEST onion rings I have had in many years, well worth the $3 upcharge. Their burgers are Awesome too, our fave! Highly Recommend, if in a rush, call your order in advance, it will be ready for pickup.

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Great place! Got 3 different sandwiches at the deli, and they were so good!

★★★★★
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April 22, 2024

Love it

★★★★★
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April 22, 2024

Found my new breakfast place! Big breakfast, and all the ingredients are local. That double smoked bacon was to die for!

★★★★★
Local Guide
April 22, 2024

Stopped in today on my way home. What a great little store.

★★★★★
Local Guide
March 22, 2024

Surprisingly big inside. Cashier was friendly

★★★★★
Local Guide
February 22, 2024

Better produce prices than other local grocery stores. Great selection of local goods.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Nice looking market. Food looked nice and fresh, however I found it very pricy as compared to other supermarkets.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Best made to order sandwiches ever.

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Really great food and service. Soups could use more love though.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Was disappointed to be kicked out of the store at 7pm when the hours stated until 8, understandable to be closing but please update your hours.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Delicious food and awesome customer service. We enjoy treating ourselves to take out here when we can.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Cute fresh local market with cafe

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Lovely store but the staff didnt seem to be enjoying their day.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great options for fresh made foods!! The pot pies are delicious! Quality grocery products always. The kids love to stop for ice cream on hot days!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

A full service diner-style restaurant in a small grocery market - love it. Veggie Eggs Benny were delicious and rich. Coffee is good and service is great. About $22 a person for a big breakfast with coffee.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Had breakfast here. Small place but was packed. Had to sit outside on picnic table. All good. While hauling my takeout containers outside I lost a ketchup right in the doorway. Splat.. kid operating the till on grocery checkout spots me and says dont worry about that, Ill get it. I was impressed.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Reasonable prices and good food

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We had such a great breakfast there and its a nice little farm market

★★★★★
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December 22, 2023

The fish and chips (Wednesdays only) were great!

★★★★★
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December 22, 2023

Couldnt find the famous beef jerky. Lots of fried foods and sugary treats. Not a farm market.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Divine muffins :) will be returning on our way back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Very nice place to shop, really, its the people, I feel like a local when I shop here

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great little cafe. The food was delicious and we will definitely be back.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

This store has the best deli/ restaurant. Their sausage rolls and take out sandwiches are freshly made and delicious. Theyve got weekly dinner specials to eat in or to take home. Staff are friendly and quick to serve you.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Awesome pepperoni and cafe has really good food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Always a pleasure to shop here! Great selection of Handmade baked goods and fresh local produce. Staff are always friendly and make a person feel like an individual and not just another number to be rushed through the cashier. Way to go Courtenay Country Market. Keep up the great service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Had a delicious traditional breakfast here. Very hearty and tasty. The service was outstanding as well. Everyone is so friendly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The name says it all, plus a great restaurant and good selection of groceries! Worth checking out.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

I do love this market, and I would love to shop here more regularly, but the prices are so high, I mean food already costs and arm and a leg but here you need a loan to buy most items lol I wonder why there is such a big price difference from the grocery stores to the market. For example, a can of whip cream at the grocery store is around $5. Here, it is $8. Many things are $3 to $5 more than going into town. The restaurant is amazing. The workers are friendly. It is my favorite place to shop, but I only go when I need a couple of things bcuz I am thrifty.

December 22, 2023

Great food, but terrible management. They treat their workers horribly.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Nice & countryfied feeling, good seating & a variety of goods to choose from, for dining in as well.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Had a great breakfast in Cafe

★★★★
December 22, 2023

Comfort food that doesnt leave you disappointed.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Amazing breakfast and dinner you have to try the dinner specials every meal there is amazing

★★★
December 22, 2023

Great place staff and selection but very expensive on par with a gas station

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Great service and good food.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Ok

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

They serve an all day breakfast and my favourite is their vegetarian Benny. Two sides come with it and if you like home fried potatoes then make them your number one choice. A very good size portion and tasty. Then theres the market to browse through before you head out the door. Great place!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

We came here to look for something specific but we did not find it. We left without purchasing anything

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Double smoked farmers sausage is worth the stop. They also carry good Polish jarred vegetables

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

This is a great place! Amazing Jerky, when I am in town I come for the deli meats. Keep it up and dont change a thing! A+++

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great little market. They have the best poutine

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Always such cheery people here The sausage rolls are fabulous

★★★★
December 22, 2022

The real go-to reason to stop in is their homemade take away food. Friendly service too. Very satisfying indeed!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

This is a very nice place and the food in the deli is delicious ! Good size servings as well and not too expensive. Lots of parking, easy accessibility and a good selection of items to purchase. Definitely recommended to stop in and see all they have to offer.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Food is always delicious, ice cream is yummy too.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great place to buy almost all house hold , food and meat products.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great Ride in TheRe 4 FutuRe WrangleRs

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Clean store, good selection and friendly staff.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great little grocery store. Meats are very good here. Friendly service.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Always a pleasure shopping here, fresh and local. The staff are friendly and helpful. Cafe has great food at decent prices, portions are generous. Never had a bad experience!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Unique little market, definitely worth a visit. The owners and staff here are so friendly

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Recommend them. Good selection, great service. Take out food is great too.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great food, great prices, great people!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Pretty Hype

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Nice local store near by

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Love the sandwich bar, I can put on as much sauce as I want, tons of toppings and meat. Produce is amazing with great pricing. Great layout that is inviting. Welcome to the Valley. I found my new Go To store

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Awesome country market! I loved the vendor out front, selling wooden utensils, the clerk who struck up a friendly conversation in the meat department, the courtesy of the check out clerk. Great selection, great location!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Nice deli. Grocery selection is good for a small market. Clean, nice little store

★★★★
December 22, 2022

Lovely place. Great staff. Delicious food. Best pepperoni around

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Awesome sausage rolls.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Stopped in here while on a bike ride. Had a amazing chicken pot pie and a delicious churro muffin. It was inexpensive and very filling. Its a great store.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Very clean and fresh baked bread, daily! The icecream flavors and large portions will definitely bring us back!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Love it. Great deep fried food Mmmmm. Good prices and some items that are hard to find in the valley.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Super cute, but not a lot of produce

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Love the hot counter - food is always good and the staff very courteous and friendly

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Loved it

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Awesome little market, a little pricey, but to be expected outside the city.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

I had a very tasty bacon and eggs breakfast with crispy pan fried potatoes and a fruit salad.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Great place for food and groceries

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Great little grocery store with a wonderful deli and home cooked food .

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Very nice urban food store great lunch and sandwiches

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Staff is always friendly, food is always delicious and portion sizes are generous!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Brekky sandwich is good

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Local specialty meats and unique grocery selection as well as cafe. Covid conscious but friendly.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Little bit of everything, bakery is nice and the over all selection is sufficient, without the bustle of the big chain stores

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Expensive and nobody ever answers the phone.

★★★★
December 22, 2021

I was just there and need a cab ,and ladies there were more then happy to help

★★★
December 22, 2021

Edit* they forgot to put my Cesar salad in the bag :(.. Hungry. Heartbroken at first!... beef dip was delish tho.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Lots of Vancouver Island foods and products. Support local, great selection.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Quaint little grocery store

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Their cafe is open for takeout and makes the most spectacular breakfasts! But all their meals are great- good prices, homestyle cooking, large portions.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Very friendly, helpful staff with shopping and great dining. What more can you ask for?

★★★★
December 22, 2021

Very friendly,food was delicious

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Love the Country Market! Really good food if youre looking for a quick bite. Their meat is amazing quality and I always bring home a couple packages of their bones for my dog.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

awesome grocery store and amazing diner!! the food is so affordable and the portions are huge! everything ive tried is delicious, highly recommend.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Wonderful experience there especially when Sue is cooking

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Love it, great place for what you need

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Check out their delicious Boyland Bottling Co. Birch Beer!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Lots of variety. Has hot food inside. Ice cream.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great pepperoni made on site

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Welcoming

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Love this place fresh and better food, price reflects this but worth it

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

My local grocery store and it and all staff are amazing!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Their food is awesome!! Would recommend if your passing by. Pop in and get a bite to eat. You wont be disappointed.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Lovely market .. Some hot deli choices .. Pizza, fried chicken .. The bison sausage was fantastic .. All your grocery needs

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

OK, some people think a sausage roll is just a sausage roll, but theyre wrong! The curry sausage rolls at the Courtenay Country Market are to die for! And they are unique, havent come across them anywhere else. The pastry is crispy and flaky, I think this is where the curry flavour is hidden, and the sausage filling is the best Ive had, juicy, not too spiced, just great pork sausage. And so I dont forget, they smoke all their own sausage, their pepperoni is wonderful and their garlic sausage, ah... their garlic sausage is also a favourite. Definitely worth a trip, they are just north of Courtenay, across from the golf course. We live in Chemainus now but stop in every time we are back in the Comox Valley. No picture because we ate them all, sorry.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great homemade food in the resteraunt . Best sausage rolls ever.

★★★★
December 22, 2021

Good food

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Love the community feel of country Market, the deli counter and food are great!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great restaurant and fun ride on toys for the kids

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Good selection

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Just love stopping by here, bakery items are delightful!

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Great little restaurant. Good food, reasonable prices.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Super great food!

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

This market and diner are a great place to grab a nice meal and a few groceries. Meat is local and excellent quality

★★★★
December 22, 2020

This place is great clean very friendly great meat section yummy deli yum yum!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Good people good service

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Love it. Great icecream

★★★★
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December 22, 2020

Lovely staff

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Great spot for a meal and groceries

★★★★★
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December 22, 2020

Ice cream!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

has hard icecream cones in a variety of flavours, under $5, Janes chicken nuggets, & deli foods hot or cold

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

The country beef dip was delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Great little store with nice variety of food

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Always friendly and helpful

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

They need more outdoor Covid seating for their restaurant, but otherwise breakfast was good.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Great food from the Country Market Cafe! Weve gone a couple times now and have enjoyed everything weve ordered. I recommend their quesadilla and sausage rolls! Well definitely be back for more.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Really good staff

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Friendly atmosphere and great service, plus the food made on site is delicious!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Great family run business. Great group of guys

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Great fireworks

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Great friendly neighborhood grocery store. Awesome resistant as well

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Excellent service, excellent staff, excellent place.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

The best

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Clean store and friendly staff. Fresh produce and good selection of meats. Also has great deli/restaurant.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Friendly and helpful staff. Safe covid protocols in place.