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Drive Organics
Category: Food Specialty Food Health Food Store Health Food Store [Edit]
1045 Commercial DriveVancouver, BC V5L 3X1
Neighbourhoods: Grandview-Woodlands, The Drive
(604) 678-9665
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 9 am - 9 pm
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
11 reviews for Drive Organics
11 reviews in English
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Review from Simon K.
3/21/2012 2 Check-ins Here
A small, local organic store along the Commercial stretch, close to me, maybe an alternative to Whole Foods, let me walk in and check it out. I've been here twice now, since not too long ago when I found it. I like that it is a small local convenient market. You may think it is small, but it's fair sized, and with selection of organic items, as the name of the place says.
Occasionally there are deals here, which are labeled clearly when you enter. It's a friendly store, and most of the things here are organic, if not, they are labeled. I'm coming in here picking up Liberte Yogurt buy one get one free, so I can't complain. They are opened every night till 9, and a great addition to the community.
It is a relaxing place to shop, also knowing that they have quality foods in one stop, from your fruits, veggies, meats, dried, frozen and even canned, your set to go. -
Review from Wendy Y.
3/14/2012
I enjoy shopping here for my organic foods especially produce. This place reminds me of Whole Foods but on a smaller and local scale. Knowing I am supporting local organic farming industry makes my shopping experience a whole lot more intimate and meaningful.
The selection of organic produce is plentiful and very fresh. A lot of Safeway organic section has organic produce, but they are often limited and not as fresh. The lettuce leafs are often soft and limpy. I don't find this to be a problem at all when I shop here. In addition to fresh produce, this grocery store also offers organic meats (though minimal), freshly baked breads, health foods, personal hygiene products, skin care, bulk foods, canned foods, snacks (chips, chocolates etc), frozen foods with organic or natural concept in mind.
The atmosphere is relaxing and casual. I would recommend giving this place a try if you were a big organic food fan.Listed in: Grocery…
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Review from Shae B.
3/27/2012
I come here fairly often - the service is always friendly. Today I bought ketchup sweetened with agave. Yesterday I bought some gum. Like other people have mentioned, it's a great place to find speciality items that you can't find elsewhere. I was hoping they would have some of those gluten free, coconut sap sweetened cookies they sometimes have but ALAS they were all gone. I'll have to go back AGAIN! I enjoy just perusing the shelves and seeing if they got any neat new stuffs.
Listed in: Gluten Free Joints
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Review from Malloreigh M.
Vancouver, BC
11/8/2011 1 Check-in Here
I've noticed that recently Drive Organics has been participating in a bit of a price war with Sweet C's next door. I don't mind at all - it means the lowest prices on specialty vegan items like Earth Balance, Daiya, and Vegenaise to be found anywhere in the city! Last time I was at Drive Organics I found packs of Daiya for $3.79. Unreal.
Drive O's selection of specialty items in general is astounding. If you can't find it there, good f'in luck. It's also a clean and well-organized store - so expect slightly less competitive prices on most items than some of the dirtier and less well-staffed shops on the drive - but way less of a headache.Listed in: Grocery Shop
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Review from Bev H.
Vancouver, BC
11/24/2011
I hadn't been in here in years, and recently rediscovered this little gem of a health food store.
It doesn't have the produce selection of say Donalds, and some other places, but some of the prices in here cannot be beat! I paid $19.95 for Maca powder elsewhere, which Drive Organics sell for only $13.49... I am pleased with my recent purchases and will check them first from now on. -
Review from Sarah D.
4/14/2011 3 Check-ins Here
When I moved to the Drive, I was elated when I realized that I would be living within a couple blocks of a 100% organic grocery store. Unfortunately, I'm now left with mixed feelings about this little shop.
The pros:
-the produce section is pretty good with a lot of fresh, seasonal produce
-the variety of teas this shop carries is enough to make any tea-lover drool
-there's a decent bulk section that includes organic herbs and spices
-the bath & body section makes me as giddy as a school girl
-the place is FULL of healthy "hippy" food and delicious speciality items
The cons:
-the prices just aren't in line with the rest of the neighbourhood. Price gouging is in effect here (except for their "specials", which can be suprisingly decent). I foolishly paid $5.99 for a 1.85L carton of coconut milk here
-from the few times I've been in here, the staff seem nonchalant at best
Overall, with options like Donald's Market, Dollar Grocers, Santa Barbara Market and even Super Valu down the street, there isn't much reason to shop at Drive Organics. I wanted to give them 2.5 stars, but having to choose between two and three, two felt like the better option.
Sorry, Drive Organics. Lower your prices to be in line with the rest of the neighbourhood and I'm sure you'll see the number of customers skyrocket.Listed in: Commercial Drive Hot Spots
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Review from Emily-Anne P.
Vancouver, BC
6/15/2011
I really like Drive Organics for some products. The produce and meat sections are really good. I've found it increasingly challenging to find a good selection of organic, happy meat and Drive Organics is really consistent with that.
They also carry a really decent selection of gluen free bread including Udi's products which I also very much appreciate. While their prices for most things are higher than the rest of the Drive, I find their prices for gf products to be pretty decent.
They've got a good selection of bath and body items, teas and other things. I wouldn't go to Drive Organics for all my staple flours or other staple items but I definitely hit them up when I'm looking for more specialty things. -
Review from Roanna Z.
Updated - 8/9/2010
You just can't beat the variety of organic foods found at Drive Organics, even though the prices can be steep on some products, I always end up stopping in to see what's new.
Today's discovery is that they're now carrying Udi's products, and when I spoke with an employee to request two of my favourites, she actually wrote them down for later reference. Big points for that :-D
Also, there seems to be a crazy amount of chocolate products of all different types in there lol!Listed in: Gluten Free/ Dairy free eats.
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4/29/2009 First to Review
Everyone who lives near the drive finds themselves going to Drive Organics for their grocery needs… Read more »
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Review from Victoria R.
Vancouver, BC
4/15/2010
This is THE place to go for pasture-to-plate grass fed beef. Well, if you can't make it straight to the farmer, that is.
It's cute and small and friendly, and has a ton of great products.Listed in: Eco Finds in Vancouver
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Review from Megan S.
8/7/2009
During Yoga class on Thursday I had a brilliant zen moment. I was stretching, stretching, streeeeeeeeeetching and getting new depth to my postures. My zen moment came towards the end of class, when leaning backwards in camel posture I remembered the wonderful taste of coconut water after hot sweaty yoga. (I believe I was supposed to be concentrating on my breathing- and I was...but this though never the less crept in, which is why I attribute it to a zen state of mind.)
Prediction: Coconut water should be easily found on the drive, particularly on the northern part within a 2 block radius of 3 yoga studios and 2 health food stores.
Coconut water, at least the version I was seeking, is a natural but electrolyte-filled drink. It's a different, perhaps healthier, option than Powerade or Gatorade. Anyways, I find them tasty and refreshing, health concerns aside.
Outcome of my search: My yoga studio doesn't sell beverages (at least not yet, they seem to be renovating..). So I went into the closest health food store. I looked in the chilled section and on the dry goods shelves. Finally! I found one, and when I picked it up, my hand was wet and sticky, and some more of the drink spilled out the top. Ugh. It was open. Brought it to the front counter, the lady (with no smile or interest) said they had nothing more in the back, sorry, have a good day. So, uh, I left that store. And being a bit dejected, I went home.
Today after yoga, I resumed the mission. This time going to the second closest health food store (you know like 10 extra meters away!)- Drive Organics. I walked the circumference of the whole store. Then on the dry goods section, I saw the label for it, but alas...they were all out! I sighed and started to leave, but the cooler right by the door had them!! Oh I was so excited, that I only briefly flinched at the price (2.99, but I think it should only be 2.00).
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Review from Daniel L.
11/27/2009 11 Check-ins Here
This busy quaint organic grocery has close to everything the BIG organic store guys have without the fast/pre-made food section. They offer large variety of fresh veg, dairy, meats, grains, personal products etc all organic. If your ever near the drive check them out. Super clean neat well laid out store, really friendly granola type staff and very helpful. This impressive small business is very worthy of support. The best thing is their prices are within penny's of the other guys,( BTW; which are way to big already & US based).
