Where To Eat in Chilliwack
The Yellow Deli - Where To Eat in Chilliwack
The Yellow Deli - Where To Eat in Chilliwack
The Yellow Deli - Where To Eat in Chilliwack
The Yellow Deli in downtown Chilliwack is a true gem for the Fraser Valley. As one person on our Facebook page put it, “It’s like visiting The Shire”. This quaint little cafe, which serves meals 24 hours a day, 5 days a week, is the perfect stop for breakfast, lunch or dinner (from Sunday at noon ‘til Friday at 3 pm).
The restaurant is quiet and mellow, full of nooks and crannies where you can find small tables and chairs to sit in. Come on in and enjoy a tasty breakfast, or stop by anytime throughout the day for some Iced Green Yerba Mate and a hot sandwich. It’s a quick stop for a perfect meal to grab on the go. And don’t forget the much loved giant pickle slice they put on the side!
You can check out their menu and learn more about them here: http://yellowdeli.com/chilliwack
You can find them at 45859 Yale Road (map included below)
Klaassen Farms - Chilliwack Blueberries
Klaassen Farms - Chilliwack Blueberries
Berry season is alive and well in the Fraser Valley once again.
Klaassen Farms (located at the east end of Chilliwack Central Rd - map below) is the perfect location to pick up all of your blueberries and blueberry products. Whether you stop by to grab a box (or two!) of blueberries or head out into the field and the pick them yourself, Klaassen Farms, their owners and their products are always a treat encounter.
This year in the store you will find fresh blueberry ice cream (we saw were two versions on our visit) which is special-made combining both Klaassen Farms blueberries and ice cream from Birchwood Dairy in Abbotsford. There were also fresh muffins baked by Decades Coffee Club, a much-loved downtown Chilliwack business. It is such a neat prospect seeing local businesses in collaboration, even for something as simple (and delicious) as a blueberry muffin!
From the Klaassen Farms website:
”We are a family owned blueberry farm offering delicious blueberries grown locally in Chilliwack, British Columbia. Our family has been farming for over 20 years, and with over 100 acres of blueberries we are dedicated to growing great tasting blueberries at an affordable price. Our goal is to grow and produce natural and flavoursome blueberries and we do this by focusing on sustainable farming. We use all natural and organic products on our blueberries in order to provide our customers with nutritious, fresh and frozen blueberries throughout the year. By using an organic spray and only spraying when absolutely necessary our blueberries are safe to eat right from the field.”
Learn more about them here:
http://www.chilliwackblueberries.com
Flame Southern BBQ & Circle Square Doughnuts
Flame Southern BBQ & Circle Square Doughnuts
Flame Southern BBQ & Circle Square Doughnuts is located in downtown Chilliwack (corner of Princess and Young - map below). These two must-visit-restaurants both focus on doing two things very well: making high quality, handmade food and ensuring their customers enjoy it.
WARNING: If you’re hungry, we don’t recommend reading any further…or perhaps, have a napkin nearby, since this post is drool-worthy.
Flame Southern BBQ
This lively, side street bistro is must stop for lunch or dinner in (dinner is available on Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays), or to grab some take-out. Though there are only a few tables/chairs for diners, their portions of freshly smoked meat and handmade chips are anything but small, and call to be devoured anytime, anywhere.
Their BBQ Sandwich holds an amazing taste of southern BBQ. The beef brisket, pulled pork or chicken thighs will make your taste buds explode. Aside from the sandwiches, you can also enjoy a no-carb meal to help with your keto or gluten-free diet. On our visit, we had the Beef BBQ Sandwich and Chicken BBQ Sandwich to-go, and dreamt about that meal for the rest of the day!
The handmade chips are deep fried and salted right in front of you before being added to your bagged lunch. Just like the portions of smoked meat, their chips are plentiful yet devoured quickly. With the tastiness of Flame Southern BBQ, you’ll more than likely be hiding away to enjoy your meal yourself to discourage that special someone who always asks for “just a small bite”.
Circle Square Doughnuts
Did you know there is a Peaches and Cream doughnut? What about a Root Beer Float doughnut? Or, a Maple Bacon Doughnut, with real smoked bacon on top? We didn’t know these existed, until we fell in love with Circle Square Doughnuts!
Starting with the dough and then finishing off with creative toppings, each doughnut is fresh and made by hand for you to enjoy…if you can get there fast enough. They often sell out, so it’s important you arrive early enough in the day to get the best selection. When we went there on Tuesday, they had sold out before noon! They even have had line-ups waiting outside to cash in on these delicious circle squares!
Visit Circle Square Doughnuts’ Facebook page at www.facebook.com/pages/category/Donut-Shop/Circle-Square-Doughnuts-2788772024680636/
Visit Flame Southern BBQ on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FlameSouthernBBQ/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARD2dC5QH4Km1ZQOxHCcP0_Bf1Bz8KJOojMzWSz8EnX7pnYnr4kUTiu-ykhlGv7U2PtbxcqcP22__9rj
And check the map below for their location!
The Best Places to Eat in Chilliwack - Where To Eat in Chilliwack
The Best Places to Eat in Chilliwack - Where To Eat in Chilliwack
There are a number of great places to eat in Chilliwack. Looking for great pub food, sushi, indian cuisine or something new; Chilliwack has a lot to offer and for all dietary needs too!!!
Here are a few places we recommend you check out:
Frankie’s Italian Kitchen & Bar
Located on Vedder Rd, just south of Knight Road, (map located below) the restaurant has two sections where you can have your choice of sitting either on the bar side or the dining side of the restaurant. Whether it’s to impress your date or have a business lunch meeting, we highly recommend the delicious and fresh Italian menu at Frankie’s.
Read more here: https://www.aroundchilliwack.ca/where-to-eat-in-chilliwack//frankies-italian-kitchen-where-to-eat-in-chilliwack
Lakeside Beach Club
This family-friendly restaurant prides itself on high quality, fresh ingredients and custom cocktails. The service is friendly, the space inviting, and private event space is also offered for larger events or parties.
Read more here: https://www.aroundchilliwack.ca/where-to-eat-in-chilliwack//lakeside-beach-club-where-to-eat-in-chilliwack
Cultivate Cafe
Their menu is straight forward and enticing. Handmade products range from their desserts and potato salad to the chutney they put on their Turkey & Gouda sandwich. Being a big fan of sandwiches, I enjoyed the Tuscan Ham & Cheese sandwich, but the Turkey & Gouda was my personal favourite. Full of character and deliciousness, I found myself wanting to steal the rest of the sandwich for myself. The owners have ditched the classic green garnish from the plate and replaced it with delightful waffle-style potato chips – adding just the right amount of crunch and saltiness that left you wanting more, but completely satisfied at the same time.
Read more here: https://www.aroundchilliwack.ca/where-to-eat-in-chilliwack//cultivate-cafe-where-to-eat-in-chilliwack
Pho Galaxy
Whether we order in or take-out, as much as we love a steaming bowl of pho catered to our own preferences with its wide assortment of seasoning, noodle, vegetable and meat options, one of our personal favourite items on the menu is the salad roll, which, when broken down, is just an excuse we use to enjoy the delicious peanut sauce that accompanies it.
Read more here: https://www.aroundchilliwack.ca/where-to-eat-in-chilliwack//pho-galaxy-restaurant-where-to-eat-in-chilliwack
Hugo’s Mexican Kitchen
Have some amazing Mexican cuisine with no passport needed!
We tried the Beef Barbacoa Tacos & the Chicken Tinga. Both delicious.
And don't forget the churros... to die for!
Read more here: https://www.aroundchilliwack.ca/where-to-eat-in-chilliwack//hugos-mexican-kitchen-where-to-eat-in-chilliwack
Flame Southern BBQ & Circle Square Doughnuts
Flame Southern BBQ & Circle Square Doughnuts is located in downtown Chilliwack (corner of Princess and Young - map below). These two must-visit-restaurants both focus on doing two things very well: making high quality, handmade food and ensuring their customers enjoy it.
Read more here: https://www.aroundchilliwack.ca/where-to-eat-in-chilliwack//flame-southern-bbq-circle-square-doughnuts
Curly Kale Eatery - Where to Eat in Chilliwack
Curly Kale Eatery - Where to Eat in Chilliwack
When we asked people where they would recommend to eat in Chilliwack, the name ‘Curly Kale’ kept coming up time after time.
Located near Garrison Crossing (5669 Vedder Road - see map below), the Curly Kale is what looks like a quaint little greasy spoon cafe, but it goes beyond much more than that. Featuring locally produced and seasonally grown products, the Curly Kale Eatery’s menu has something new for you to enjoy every few months.
From their Facebook page:
“Real food made from scratch with love, using only seasonal, local and organic ingredients.”
“We use local farms for all of our products, The Local Harvest Market, Smits & Cow, Farmhouse cheese, The farm store, Meadow valley meats, Emerald Valley Farms, M & J Poultry, Our2cents farms, Flavorful Farms, Verard meats, The Back Yard Coffee, New Moon Tea and Anita's Organic Grains to name a few. Because we only use from Local farms, some items on the menu will come and go with the seasons, it’s really how food should be eaten.”
Some exciting news too, starting April 26th the Curly Kale kitchen will be open until 8pm on Fridays and Saturdays. It’s dinner time at the Curly Kale!!!
Although we didn’t get a chance to check out their Magpie’s Bakery, they offer fresh baked breads and treats. That’s something that we will just have to head back and try next time, which will be some time soon.
Frankie's Italian Kitchen and Bar - Where To Eat in Chilliwack
Frankie's Italian Kitchen and Bar - Where To Eat in Chilliwack
Delicious authentic pasta, extensive wine list and trendy restaurant all in one?! Yes please!!!!
Though recently relocated, Frankie’s Italian Kitchen and Bar is still one of the best places in Chilliwack to pair Italian cuisine with a fine wine. On one of our first visits to the restaurant, we enjoyed the house red wine, some appetizers (the spinach dip is to die for!) and traditional spaghetti & meatballs. We also tried some gnocchi with chicken and pesto. It was all delicious and beautifully plated.
Located on Vedder Rd, just south of Knight Road, (map located below) the restaurant has two sections where you can have your choice of sitting either on the bar side or the dining side of the restaurant. Whether it’s to impress your date or have a business lunch meeting, we highly recommend the delicious and fresh Italian menu at Frankie’s.
You can check out their menu on their website: frankiesitaliankitchen.ca
And be sure to follow them online too: facebook.com/frankieschilliwack
Lakeside Beach Club - Where To Eat in Chilliwack
Lakeside Beach Club - Where To Eat in Chilliwack
A place where beach club meets mountain lodge, the style of Lakeside Beach Club restaurant has captured the heart of what Cultus Lake is to us. Whether visitors are in the area for a quick winter’s walk, or visit during the summer season where the district truly becomes alive with lake activities, waterslides, camping, hiking and amusement parks, the Club is located in the hub of it all, right off the main Cultus Lake intersection.
Located at 4131 Columbia Valley Road (map below) in Cultus Lake, Lakeside Beach Club offers a unique food menu with a small but carefully selected drink menu. Their charming patio offers great summer dining while their ginormous fire place provides a warm, winter retreat inside.
This family-friendly restaurant prides itself on high quality, fresh ingredients and custom cocktails. The service is friendly, the space inviting, and private event space is also offered for larger events or parties.
Their current hours:
Monday – Tuesday: CLOSED;
Wednesday – Friday 3pm-9pm (or later);
Saturday 12pm-9pm (or later)
Sunday 12pm-8pm (or later)
Follow them on Facebook here: www.facebook.com/LakesideBeachClub/
Or, check out their website for further info:
lakesidebeachclub.ca
Cultivate Cafe - Where To Eat in Chilliwack
Cultivate Cafe - Where To Eat in Chilliwack
The Cultivate Cafe is a new restaurant/cafe located directly next door to Minter Country Gardens on Fairfield Island (map below).
Whether bringing a laptop along to get some work done or meeting a friend for lunch, the newly renovated café with its crisp, simplistic lines creates a calm atmosphere that invites you to linger. You can meander on in for a delicious sandwich and hot coffee after browsing through Minter Country Garden, or, enter in from the parking lot to enjoy a cold beer or wine with some tasty sides or a dessert.
This freshly expanded space made for an excellent stop on a stormy Friday afternoon. Their menu is straight forward and enticing. Handmade products range from their desserts and potato salad to the chutney they put on their Turkey & Gouda sandwich. Being a big fan of sandwiches, I enjoyed the Tuscan Ham & Cheese sandwich, but the Turkey & Gouda was my personal favourite. Full of character and deliciousness, I found myself wanting to steal the rest of the sandwich for myself. The owners have ditched the classic green garnish from the plate and replaced it with delightful waffle-style potato chips – adding just the right amount of crunch and saltiness that left you wanting more, but completely satisfied at the same time.
We also tried the daily soup, which was a Roast Red Pepper soup, and the pasta salad. The soup was perfect for the stormy day and played a nice addition to the sandwich. We enjoyed the menu variation, which lets you pick exactly what you would like for meal; so if you want a simple bowl of soup and carrot cake for dinner, you can have it.
When warm weather visits, there is a cute little patio waiting for you to relax on with a cold beverage and good book while you enjoy the sights of summer.
Cultivate Cafe also has a private side room available for bookings, perfect for large groups, functions or private parties.
Website: www.cultivatecafe.ca
Facebook: facebook.com/MyCultivateCafe
Instagram: instagram.com/mycultivatecafe
Major League 2 - Chilliwack Sports Pub
Major League 2 - Chilliwack Sports Pub
Major League 2 is 75% complete the renovations they started back in the early summer. Part of those additions include more patio space, a new wing/expansion with extended bar, additional tables & seating, a few special surprises and of course brand new furniture (which came in this week).
Major League 2 is THE place to go for some of the best daily specials and happy hour deals in Chilliwack - sleeves of beer | 1oz highballs | 5oz glasses of wine PLUS get half off wings during happy hour!
Check out the 360 degree photo below.
For more info: www.majorleague2.com
Pho Galaxy Restaurant - Where to Eat in Chilliwack
Pho Galaxy Restaurant - Where to Eat in Chilliwack
With fall already making its show in a splash of colour, and winter quickly approaching, Pho Galaxy Restaurant is the perfect place to warm up and enjoy a hot, delicious meal.
Their menu has a wide selection of pho (dictionary definition of pho: a type of Vietnamese soup, typically made from beef stock and spices to which noodles and thinly sliced beef or chicken are added), alongside other variations and menu items that can please anyone’s lunch desires.
Whether we order in or take-out, as much as we love a steaming bowl of pho catered to our own preferences with its wide assortment of seasoning, noodle, vegetable and meat options, one of our personal favourite items on the menu is the salad roll, which, when broken down, is just an excuse we use to enjoy the delicious peanut sauce that accompanies it.
Located at 45863 Yale Rd (on the corner of Yale & Wolfe - map below), it can be a tight fit to find parking BUT there is parking available just 1/2 a block away on the corner of School & Wolfe Rd.
Yale Sushi - Great Place for Sushi in Chilliwack
Yale Sushi - Great Place for Sushi in Chilliwack
If you're anything like us, you love a night of good sushi. Throw in some hot sake and spicy tuna rolls and we're having a great time.
Yale Sushi, located in the Southgate Shopping Mall on Yale & Hodgins (map below), is a wonderful little sushi restaurant that is great to stop in and enjoy your meal; OR call ahead and pick up some take-out.
For our recent night with family we shared one of their party trays and added a couple little things for people's special diets and there was more than enough to go around. Personal highlights would have been the Dragon Roll (spicy tuna) and the Yam Tempura.
Have you been to Yale Sushi? Do you have a favourite dish there?
Tell us about it.
Old Yale Brewing Cask Days
We are fans of Old Yale Brewing and LOVE the Wednesday Cask Days.
Every Wednesday at 2pm, OYB taps a one-off cask that is usually experimental and based off one of their main beers. This week it was the West Coast IPA with mint, lime and white rum. Really tasty! A lot of times the cask will be something based on the season or an upcoming event and is always worth the stop in on a Wednesday to try it out.
Go enjoy a fresh, new beer! You'll be glad you did!
63 Acres & Fraser Valley Meats
Father's Day around here involves a new tradition.
After spending the day with the kids playing baseball, video and board games, the meat party gets started. Kids get tucked in bed just as the lump charcoal gets lit and the tomahawk steak from Fraser Valley Meats is sitting on the counter waiting for some basic seasoning.
The Tomahawk Steak is just a cool piece of meat. It's not some out of this world cut of beef; don't get me wrong, it's damn tasty but it's nothing out of the ordinary except for the the large bone left on.
Seasoned with SPG (salt, pepper and a bit of garlic) you let the beef taste run free when you're done. Personally, reverse sear is the way to go with beef. Cook the steak to 120-130 degrees and then get your coals nice and hot. Slap that steak on top of those hot coals and get some flames rolling. Deliciousness ensues.
I've had 63 Acres beef from Fraser Valley Meats a few times now and I've been more than happy with it. It's true what they say, you get what you pay for. Enjoy!
PS - Fraser Valley Meats is undergoing a big construction project and it's pretty exciting to check out!
Hugo's Mexican Kitchen - Where To Eat in Chilliwack
Hugo's Mexican Kitchen - Where To Eat in Chilliwack
Hugo's Mexican Kitchen is a must stop for anyone in Chilliwack.
Have some amazing Mexican cuisine with no passport needed!
We tried the Beef Barbacoa Tacos & the Chicken Tinga. Both delicious.
We've previously gone with kids in tow and the Cheese Quesadilla with rice and beans is a big hit.
And don't forget the churros... to die for!
Visit them on Facebook here: www.facebook.com/HugosMexicanFood/
Decades Coffee Club
What many consider to be a fixture of downtown Chilliwack, Decades Coffee Club is a must stop for your caffeine fix and sweet tooth cravings. Often voted as the best place to get dessert in town, Decades also offers various breakfast and lunch options. They even cater too.
Ron Laser, owner, envisions Decades Coffee Club as a gathering place for good food and memories. Hosting events like 'Waffles with Friends', tea parties with Princesses and partnering with various creative people in our community; Decades sets itself apart from other coffee shops and is a must stop in and relax kind-a-place.
They have even hosted a Fairytale Tea Party at Decades! Alice and the Queen of Hearts and the Frozen Princesses joined them for the afternoon! (check out their events page for more details)
"I remember times around the kitchen table enjoying the company of others in laughter and tears and I wanted it to last forever. Decades Coffee Club is here to bring back those times for everyone. At Decades Coffee Club we bring back the social atmosphere created by great friends, food, coffee and our baristas."
- Ron Laser, Owner of Decades Coffee Club
Hours
Monday to Friday
8:00am - 10:00pm
Saturday
9:00am - 10:00pm
Closed Sundays and Holidays
Baker Gourmet - Chilliwack Food Truck
Baker & Co. Gourmet - Chilliwack Food Truck
**UPDATE**
Baker & Co. Gourmet Food Truck is now closed.
We recently went to try out the new food truck, located at the NEW Vedder Park close to the Vedder Bridge and UFV Campus (check the map below to see where to find the park and food truck).
The Baker Gourmet Food Truck is located right next to the ample parking lot and even has a couple of large tents with tables and chairs. We ordered three things: Neets Nuggets (chicken fingers), a Flat Top Dog (with everything on it) and some Better Baker Bacon Cheese Fries. It was delicious and we had leftovers to take home.
It's a great place to end up after a walk down the Rotary Trail or a morning of fishing on the river. Bring your dog or kid for a play in the park and then enjoy an amazing food truck feast. With a debit machine on hand, you don't even need to have cash to bring along.
From their website:
"Baker & Co. Gourmet foods Inc. is built on more then 40 years combined experience in the Hospitality industry.
The Husband and Wife Combo of Chef Jay Baker and Nita Vallillee, bring decades of love and passion for People and Food.
We Stand For Something Great in everything we do. That means carefully sourced premium ingredients from like-minded purveyors we admire and love; thoughtful, well-crafted and responsible design for its place; and deep community support through donations, events and volunteering. Thanks for standing with us!"
Check them out here: bakergourmet.ca
Find them at Vedder Park, 45454 Petawawa Rd, Chilliwack
Shandhar Hut - Takeout Gems of Chilliwack
Chilliwack has plenty of options for take out food, but one of our favourites has to be Shandhar Hut. Located on Young Rd, between Chilliwack Central and the train tracks, Shandhar Hut has amazing options for everyone in your family. Vegetarian or Gluten Free people to feed? They've got you covered no problem.
Come enjoy a meal inside OR order online - http://www.shandharhut.com/ShandarHut/order.aspx
The Butter Chicken and rice is a classic and you can never order enough Naan Bread!
(We also love the Lamb Korma!)
Major League 2 - Happy Hour
Major League 2 is a great place to find quality food, refreshing domestic, imported and local craft beer, and a perfect atmosphere.
HAPPY HOUR DAILY
3PM - 5PM
beer sleeves | 1oz highballs | 5oz glasses of wine
45768 Gaetz St. (just off Vedder Rd. behind Frankie's Italian Kitchen)
Check them out here: www.majorleague2.com
Or on Facebook here.
The Craft Taps menu is always changing. Be sure to check it often for some new craft beer choices.
Old Yale Brewing - Cask Wednesday
Old Yale Brewing Cask & Tasting Room Visit If you haven't had the chance, be sure to visit Old Yale Brewing every Wednesday to try out their new cask beer they feature each week. This week it was a Vanilla Whiskey Stout and it tasted amazing.