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Louie H Y Cash and Carry
Categories: Food Convenience Stores Shopping Wholesale Stores Convenience Stores, Wholesale Stores [Edit]
880 Malkin AvenueVancouver, BC V6A 2K5
Neighbourhood: Strathcona
(604) 253-8488
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 9 am - 4:30 pm
Sat 9 am - 3:30 pm
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
4 reviews for Louie H Y Cash and Carry
4 reviews in English
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Review from Robin M.
This is probably one of those reviews that I shouldn't write, based solely on the "underground local secret" thing it's got going on. But really, when I think about it, it's not *that* amazing. It's the ghetto Costco. It's where all of those weird 'how-the-effing-eff-do-they-stay-open' convenience stores get their supplies; it's an old school wholesaler that still has those curious clear plastic doors at the entrance; it's a place to buy massive quantities of paper cups and bulk candy.
It's in east van, it's not slick, it's a little dirty -- but maaan, is it a great thing to have in Vancouver.
A departure from the shiny big-box wholesalers, HY Louie isn't a spot to buy produce (even if they did sell, I don't think I'd be buying), but if you ever find yourself wanting a big ol' tub of pineapple chunks, then you've found your store. -
Review from Cathy S.
2/17/2012 1 Check-in Here
If I ever need a cheap kg of Fuzzy Peaches candy, this is exactly where I will come to buy them.
For those familiar with the cash & carry store in the US called Smart & Final, this is like a tired, shopworn version of it. Aisles upon aisles of candy, spices in institutional quantities, cleaning supplies and lots of restaurant supplies. When I feel my family is treating me a little like a short- order cook, I can actually buy those little red plastic baskets that you see in burger joints to serve my family's food to them in as a form of passive aggressive protest!
They do have a lot of grocery products that you can purchase in single sizes which I imagine is a lot better for shoppers who are not restaurant/ convenience store owners. I'm not sure how the prices stack up to Costco but HY Louie doesn't charge a membership so you are already $55 ahead of the game by making your purchases here. -
Review from pete d.
Vancouver, BC
6/1/2010
It's a bit of a local secret, truth be told - but the H Y Louie Cash and Carry is an old school wholesaler that outfits many a corner store and conveniently enough is open to the general public.
H Y Louie is the wholesale arm of the company started over 100 years ago by Chinese immigrant Hok Yat Louie and is now the second largest BC owned company (after the Jim Pattison Group). Originally a small grocery/restaurant supply company, son Tong Louie dramatically grew the company in the latter half of the 20th century with the purchase of IGA and later, London Drugs.
Located behind Strathcona Park among the produce warehouses the Cash and Carry is the closest thing Strathcona has to a big supermarket. They don't sell fruits and vegetables, but they sell literally everything else you might find in a small mom and pop shop (and then some). The prices are very low and for the most part, buyers aren't obliged to buy by the case. EXCELLENT selection of 'nickle/dime candies' that always prove to be a big hit with the neighbourhood kids and my wallet around Halloween. -
Review from Ravenas M.
Vancouver, BC
6/24/2011
A friend let me in on this little secret. I had heard whispers of wholesale markets, but I'd never been able to find one that wasn't membership only like Costco. I've found my go-to place to stock up on things I use often - spices, tomato sauce, pineapple chunks, salsa, cleaning supplies, candy... I spent $98 here last month and I'm no where near working my way through it. I drag along a friend with a car because otherwise it's a little out of the way, and I want to make the most of the trip. My favourite part was the back section of pop, they have Boylans! Some of the items aren't much cheaper than stores (if they're having sales or such), but for the most part the savings are great. My only issue is finding containers in the house to break up the cans into smaller servings to freeze. Hardly a complaint!
