Sunrise Market

Chef Karen Barnaby's top shops for Vancouver foodies

An institution in the DTES, Sunrise has served the public since 1956. There are screaming deals here and you can leave with two bags stuffed with vegetables for around $16.00. Not all of the vegetables will be in great shape (and are priced accordingly) so it’s best to get whatever’s fresh that day. The selection of groceries – Asian and Western – is vast; you’ll find everything from extra-virgin coconut oil and chia seeds to Filipino sausage and soy sauce. Besides all this, where else in Vancouver can you see someone shopping with his pet snake around his neck?