Capers Community Market

Good choices of organic, healthy foods, overpriced almost double the price
compared to a few other stores.
Customer service is not so good!

I believe they did some reno’s? I can’t tell. It’s a cramped store for the amount of traffic going through it.
And no wifi???

If you’re looking for a deal this probably isn’t the place for you, but if you’re looking for quality products, knowledgeable staff and quick lineups then look no further.
Whether you have a question about produce or are looking for a vitamin or supplement the staff here are great and friendly so definitely ask them any questions you have.
It’s nice to see fruit that don’t like they came out of a boxing match, and unlike Safeways which has 12 tills and only 2 open, they are all almost always in use

Let’s be clear: this is now a Whole Foods. WF bought Capers ages ago, and just recently changed the sign. I guess they no longer feared rejection by the neighbours in Kits.
Anyway, the café/​bakery has vegan croissants. Seriously. It was a damn delicious croissant. I know Whole Foods is a big American company and they have some serious fat shaming and body policing policies and that SUCKS. That sucks a lot and I think they are evil. But also. Vegan croissants.

Okay, first of all be very careful of how much you spend at the deli/​hot bar — haha first time I was here, I went a little bit overboard loading my plate up with beef stew, rice, and the chunkiest vegetables… and my lunch came out to 17 dollars — WHOOPS.
But I’d have to say, despite it being the most expensive deli meal I’ve ever had, it also was THE BEST tasting deli meal. It really does not compare with your average grocery store. Today I had a slice of their veggie lasagna. Delish! And the baked goodies. don’t even get me started on those. Also treated myself to a chocolate-​dipped macaroon. Oh so good.
It’s pricey, but the quality of their food/​produce is exceptional. I probably won’t buy EVERYTHING here, but there are some things I definitely wouldn’t mind purchasing: e.g. freshly made salad dressings, hummus, and also their detox kits!
Overall, Whole Foods is really about wholesome, high-​quality & nutrient-​dense eating. You’re in for all sorts of healthy organic goodness upon visiting. :D

Love this store. I can’t buy everything here but I make it a point to come each week to buy Kale (best kale selection and quality), yoghurt (coconut yoghurt, soy yoghurt, kefir yoghurt… etc) and the homeopathic section. They have a great probiotic section and I just bought my wildrose cleanse kit there.
I find the items I purchase here are better quality and competitively priced compared to other grocery stores. For example Liberte yoghurt is $ 4.69 at Safeway but I can usually find it on sale 2 for $ 6.00.
Good vibe, great staff but I have to agree with past reviewers about shoppers here. Just cuz you’re trying to minimize your footprint doesn’t give you the right to be rude and pushy!

My wife and I come here whenever we can. Of course we aren’t silly rich so that limits our visits. The masala wraps are wonderful and we salivate continuously over the food in the display case as we’re waiting for the wraps to be heated.
The real gem here for us is the muffin and sweets section by the coffee bar. I recommend the power muffin but pretty much everything you see is great. The pastry chefs are doing a fantastic job!
This place has a really good vibe and lots of outdoor seating in the summer. My wife freaks out when she sees the pigeons but I scare them away before any food goes missing.
Check this place out!

I really do love Capers/​Whole Foods.
Why? The salad bar, deli and take home salad dressings. So convenient in this busy life!
Also, they have the best honeycrisp apples. Holy crapola they are so crispy and juicy.

The price range really depends on what you’re doing here — buying groceries, eating a meal, picking up dessert, etc.
Their ready made buffet is REALLY GOOD. They also have a lot of different types of nut flours which are hard to find in other places. I mean yeah I’m not about to pay $ 6 for an organic avocado but they do have some good stuff.

This shop is quite tiny in comparison to Robson. there was barely any space for people to get through between the tills. A reno would be lovely, but its cozy for where it is located. I liked that I was able to pick up the items I had on hold, pay and leave within 10 minutes of entering the madness that lurked in the store.
Friendly staff, neat & clean! YAY

Great Place for a 6 Buck Lunch. I know Whole Foods is called Whole Paycheck by many, but i found a crack in the high prices. They have a 5 Buck lunch which tastes way better the McD’s or Subway or Street Pizza and has way more food value. If you want small soup add a buck with a warp and you get a lots of tasty food for a fair price. The kits location has two great bike racks in front of the store and nice outdoor tables when the weather is good. Hey you may even see Mr David Suzuki among the yoga students baby strollers passing front the store.

I love so much about this place except some of the prices. The best reason to go there though? Their baked goods! If I ever take dessert to a dinner party and don’t feel like making it myself this is where I go. Their carrot cake and chocolate cake are both amazing and actually really well priced. The pies are super delicious too and you can get small ones offering the chance to get more than one filling for a party.
If I need a specialty item/​ingredient I’ll often go here too but they don’t always deliver. Look for sales on things like truffle oil though. I’ve picked up some sweet deals on occasion.
And for land’s sake, take your own damn shopping bag! They’ll donate 10 cents (hey — it all adds up!) to a charity and give you some choice on which one.

Having dropped in for a quick bite and small shopping a bunch of times, I can say I’ve formed an opinion by this time and it’s not really a wonderful one.
Tight isles, low lighting, and ridiculously over-​the-​top prices for a start. The food counter service assistants are not well educated in food allergies. On several occasions I’ve asked about the specific ingredients in the prepared take out foods, explaining my restrictions carefully and have been disappointed by their responses and the lack of information available.
The signage is not as clear as it could be. It should say GLUTEN FREE or DAIRY FREE right on the signs and they should certainly be able to offer plenty of items in that category by this time. They can certainly do better.
Yesterday, I thought I’d made the right choice, later to find myself experiencing a gluten reaction which I’m still suffering from today.
On a positive note, I always find the cashiers to be friendly and cheerful, and I also really appreciate the ‘café’ area with the microwave and also the outdoor seating but I won’t likely be back anytime soon.

I just love Capers– I was a fan before it became swallowed by Whole Foods, and if possible I’m even more of a fan now… I love how everything is preservative/​additive free, and the fresh desserts are super. Add to that genuine, great service and you get 5 stars:)

I was thinking what to try on my 101’s list of best eats… and I had passed by Capers, craving a snack…
and then I thought — VANCOUVER CROISSANTS! They are on the list.
I walked into the bakery and the lady was such a doll — sweet and helpful. she pointed out the two options — chocolate or whole wheat. I have never heard of a whole wheat croissant being sold ANYWHERE. Maybe I just don’t get out enough.
For $ 2.49 — this small sized croissant was savoury, buttery and filling. I just could not resist and ate it while I waited at the bus stop.
I found out afterwards that the croissants can be sold frozen in their freezers and you can make them at home… sounds tempting don’t you think?
Go grab one on the go. and all their other goodies in their bakery!

Creepy. This place is just creepy.
The staff are very nice, but the people that shop here just creep me right out. I’ve never seen so many lulu lemon-​wearing yoga moms shoving their way through a coffee line before. Sure, they all have nice bums, but they’re all such incredible busy bodies, with a goal-​oriented tunnel vision as if the checkout counter was the finish line of their latest marathon run. They take the «end» out of «weekend».
And then there’s the produce. Organic or not, no produce should be that pretty. It just looks wrong. Espresso was boring. The process for buying a coffee & muffin was unwieldy.

Yup, I was a bit sad when the Canadian version of Whole Foods actually got taken over by Whole Foods…
But happy to report that their yummy bakery items are still as good as ever… I especially love the espresso chocolate chip muffin, raspberry oatmeal muffin, and apricot scone… Much better than Terra!

I pass this place all the time on the bus and every day I’m staring at their gorgeous flowers for sale. How do they always have them so perfect? Not even a single flaw? I would love to get flowers from here.
The bakery is really nice. I love their carrot cake so much that it inspired me to figure out how to make it on my own. I love it because it’s not so sweet like Safeway’s. And their brownie is delicious! They also have very cute and pretty looking petit four pastries. They’re sure to impress at any party. But they’re a little spendy.
That brings me to my point. The groceries are ridiculously overpriced. I’d rather not do my main shopping here since I’m not so much into organic foods etc. But for specialty things I don’t mind spending the price.
So my review is basically for the bakery and flowers. The store itself just deserves 3 stars.

The phrase that comes to mind for Capers is «The Emperor’s New Clothes». Do we think that if we will all become fashionable and organic if we follow the Kits masses into Capers? I admit I’ve been sheep-​like on numerous occasions and done my (overpriced) shopping there.
This supermarket calls itself a Community Market and its fans claim it’s THE place for organic and whole foods.
What is a community market these days? As I understand, Capers is a grocery chain. Organic? I would like to know what percentage of the products sold in that shop can be classified as «organic».
In their favour, I will say that their produce is of high quality. I have always been happy with the flavour and freshness of fruits and vegetables from Capers. In addition, I do like the selection and quality of their baked goods.
Somewhat useful, for people with special dietary requirements — or if they’re just plain fussy — there are many items (such as non-​dairy, non-​wheat and yeast free).
The staffing in Capers is low caliber. You’ll often see the cash register staff nattering away with one another about what they did on their weekends as you wait in line to pay and too many times, I’ve had checkout staff throw all my purchases into one of those useless paper bags — with the predictable result of broken eggs and squashed pastries. On one occasion, I’d purchased a tub of moldy yogurt and phoned the store in order to warn them of potentially hazardous items on their shelves. An indifferent sounding staff member put me on hold for a lengthy period of time while he tried to figure out what to do and then informed me that they would do something about it (???)
I still make that very occasional trip to Capers if I have the desire to buy organic arugula or wheat-​free cake. I insist on bagging my own groceries into my own bag that won’t fall apart.

Can you believe Capers first opened its doors way back in 1985? I believe that was even before most people truly understood what «organic» meant!
Over two decades later, Capers Community Market is still going strong, with that first flagship store in West Vancouver expanding to include three other locations throughout the Lower Mainland.
Visit Capers to find organic fruits and veggies (pricier than regular produce, but of high quality and taste), locally made goodies (try the Artisan cheese buns — delish!), and, at the West Fourth Avenue location, a snack bar/​café/​bakery/​restaurant offering yummy cold and hot snacks and meals.