Hofstedes

Reviews

• Marie C.

  star star star star star 10 June 2026

  Almost right across from the Chilliwack's Superstore you will find a little gem of all things fresh. It's called Hofstede's Country Barn. After moving into Chilliwack a few years ago we didn't notice the place at first, until recently. Most large grocery stores have produce that has been sitting on the shelves for far too long. Nothing is worse than buying old produce that you know will already have a short life span in your fridge.
  Well, Hofstedes is different. The produce looks so appetizing, has vibrant colors and smells fresh. You feel like you want to cook with it right away or plain eat it right on the spot. Those green onions are beautiful. They almost look like little trees ... thick and deep green. They are super crunchy and have a great taste (great for salsas, salads or stir-fries). Other places have nothing on them.
  I am also a returning customer for...Granny Smith's apples. Always crisp, juicy and super tasty.
  The deli section is one of my favorite places as well. If you like a loaded sandwich, this is the place for it.
  
  Being from Europe myself, it is quite refreshing to see a number of European goodies that we make at home from time to time.
  
  All around a wonderful place.
  Thanks for giving us the opportunity to shop at your place :)

• Tiffany W.

  star star star star star_border 9 June 2026

  Pretty decent cafe. I was pleasantly surprised. The 3rd day we did the farm trail and bc we were too famished to wait to get back for lunch, we decided to come here for a bite. This is a cafe and grocery store (entrepreneurial)....win win for everyone! I had the special "indonesian" special, which was a soup and some fried rice. Albeit, not Indonesian by any means, it was fine. The rice had a few strands of chicken and had some sauce in containers you could add heat to. I ate it just as and it was fine in seasoning. There were a few soups they offered and beverages. The lentil soup was deliciously. It was a porridge consistently. Nicely made as many place sometimes add an inappropriate ratio of water to lentils making it basically lentil flavored water instead of soup. My soup that came with the indonesian rice lunch was a minestrone and that, too, was good. It had some pasta or rice in it (senior moment). There seems to be a fair amount of european expats  or transplant living here and they like to come here. Who doesn't, as this is one of the few places in town? Would def return if in the area again.
  
  I browsed around the store at their produce and imported items. They have a good amount of imported stuff. I did not buy any of the fruit and produce since i do not reside locally. I did wish i had bought a bit of local (okanaga) cherries and an apricot or two to sample, though. I guess this would be the local's "health/healthier" market. They are blessed to have one without having to drive into the City!

• Kevin R.

  star star_border star_border star_border star_border 2 June 2026

  I have Celiac disease and was in your store to buy some gf oats and am pleased you cary these as it is very hard for celiac's to get fibre.
  I had heard you make gf bread and was seriously disapointed to find that you are charging 8.99 per loaf? Just because people are "trending" towards a gf lifestyle does not give anyone the right to charge insane amounts for food that some of us have no choice of choosing ano
  ther brand that is affordable.
  Thanks for the oats but I will not return to your store for any more gluten free products.
  When will grocerie stores realize that people who are celiacs are not all rich? Its not a choice we have, just an annoying high price grocery bill for life.

• Charly S.

  star star star star star 30 May 2026

  I really think this place is a great find, thanks again Yelp!  Sausages, cheeses, gluten free(lots) , European items, fresh produce some organic, local in season produce.  Fresh muffins, scones, etc. coffee shop serving sandwhiches/soup but also toast/croissants/muffins.  Competitive pricing, pleasant staff and intersting place to browse.  Worth a stop on the way through Chilliwack, it's just a minute off the highway.

• Mike D.

  star star star star star 23 May 2026

  My family's go-to place for fresh fruits, veggies and anything we need that dutch! You name it, they got it there. Richard and the rest of the staff are always smiling and up for a laugh or helping hand.