Cultivate Cafe - Where To Eat in Chilliwack

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Cultivate Cafe - Where To Eat in Chilliwack

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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

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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

Follow them on Facebook & Instagram

Pho Galaxy Restaurant - Where to Eat in Chilliwack

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Pho Galaxy Restaurant - Where to Eat in Chilliwack

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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

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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.

Checkout their menu here. 

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

 

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Hours
Monday to Friday
8:00am - 10:00pm

Saturday
9:00am - 10:00pm

Closed Sundays and Holidays

Baker Gourmet - Chilliwack Food Truck

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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.

Baker Gourmet Chilliwack Food Truck

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

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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

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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.

The Craft Taps menu is always changing. Be sure to check it often for some new craft beer choices.
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