From artisanal creations bursting with farm-fresh ingredients to timeless classics with a modern twist, we'll guide you through the top spots that redefine the art of the sandwich. Whether you're a local looking for a place to grab a bite or a visitor to this beautiful city, here’s your path to uncovering some of our favourite sandwich spots! Lepp's Bakehouse Lepp’s Bakehouse serves delicious sandwiches on fresh torpedo rolls baked daily, and there are multiple great options to choose from. We recommend their best seller “The Dirty Bird” with Lepp’s herb turkey, [...]

Celebrating Abbotsford’s Handmade and Homegrown Seasonal Flavours, Food Culture, and Culinary Experiences The Taste of Abby returns this fall, inviting everyone to explore Abbotsford’s agriculture and culinary scene. Held from September 15th to 24th this fall food festival launches with a night market followed by a week of unique farm experiences, seasonal bites, spirit, cider, and beer releases, a guided Circle Farm Tour, a Foraging Workshop, the Art and Wine Walk in Historic Downtown Abbotsford, grape stomping, discussions on healthy food systems, and the annual Food and Farm Excellence Awards. “Tourism Abbotsford is full of anticipation for the [...]

Celebrate the fall harvest together at Taste of Abby: September 9th-18th, 2022 Taste of Abby is your opportunity to savour unique culinary experiences at the peak of the harvest. Explore a selection of diverse events, tasting menus and limited-edition creations. Treat your palate to Abbotsford’s rich history, culture and cultivations at this premiere celebration in the beautiful Fraser Valley. Events To kick off Taste of Abby, we are hosting a Night Market at Jubilee Park on Friday, September 9th from 5:00pm-10:00pm. The event will feature live music and entertainment, freshly prepared food and local libations, and [...]

If you're looking for a day filled with savory eats and treats, this blog is perfect for you! Exploring several local eateries, a group of summer students here at Tourism Abbotsford have compiled a list of their favorites to complete a day full of local eats here in Abbotsford! Ann Marie's Cafe Our first stop of the day is at Ann Marie’s Cafe, a 50s style diner that is open for both breakfast and lunch, and for dine-in and takeout! With delicious  combinations of eggs, potatoes and toast, along with their killer milkshakes, [...]

Abbotsford is home to many coffee shops, and has become a must-stop for coffee lovers in the Fraser Valley and beyond. Three local coffee spots in particular feature pour over coffees, a slower style of brewing which involves pouring hot water over the coffee grounds and letting it pass through a filter. This allows the brewer optimal control over the strength, taste, and flavours of the coffee.  We went around with a couple local coffee lovers, Alissa and Josh, to sample pour overs made at three different spots: Cafe Amarti, Good Kid Coffee, and Oldhand. Cafe Amarti [...]

Today calls for something sweet! Explore the flavours of Abbotsford through the city’s various dessert stops. There’s a little something for everyone guaranteed! Tracycakes Bakery Cafe Tracycakes is a quaint restaurant and bakery that specializes in scrumptious baked goods, made-from-scratch soup, sandwiches, paninis, and over 40 flavours of delectable cupcakes. Gather with friends and family in their cafe to enjoy a signature high tea, hearty lunches, a glass of wine, or a handcrafted espresso beverage. Find and follow Tracycakes Bakery Cafe through the links below: Location: 2636 Montrose Ave, Abbotsford [...]

Clear eyes, full stomachs, can’t lose: we spent the day eating our way through Abbotsford with local foodie @UncleChanEats and asked him about his hidden gems, what he likes to cook at home, and of course, his recommendations for delicious eats and treats. Have you always been curious about the man behind the 'gram? Read on to find out more about what a day in Abbotsford looks like for a food lover and local celebrity! Our first stop was breakfast at Ann Marie's Café in Historic Downtown. This spot will take you back to simpler times with its 1950s [...]

With indoor dining temporarily suspended in British Columbia we’ve moved our meals outside onto some of the many wonderful patios here in Abbotsford. Luckily, Mother Nature has given us a taste of early Summer! With blue skies and sunshine expected for the next several days now is the perfect time to hit up a new patio or support an old favourite. We’ve rounded up a list of outdoor dining options but we’d love to hear what your most loved places are! Engage with us @tourismabbotsford so we can add it to the list. Not comfortable dining in, or want to [...]

Get inspired by the bounty of farm fresh food that is available here in Abbotsford, or pick up a meal to go from one of our local restaurants and head to one of the many parks and outdoor spaces to enjoy your meal al fresco. Abbotsford has an abundance of locally grown food and plenty of wide open outdoor space so get out there and take advantage of it with your own picnic! Lepp Farm Market & Clayburn Village Lepp Farm Market is a picnic lover’s dream! They carry a variety of locally raised meats, Mt. Lehman cheeses, and many [...]

With patio season right around the corner we have prepared a list of Abbotsford's patios to get you ready for summer in full swing! Duft & Co Brickhouse Make a mid-day escape to Duft & Co’s hidden garden patio for a delicious brick oven pizza lunch or early dinner! Tucked away behind the restaurant this patio is perfect for those looking for a more quiet and peaceful patio. Open Tuesday-Saturday from 11am-7pm serving their famous pizzas as well as other popular dishes such as homemade sandwiches and onion rings. 2625 Montrose Ave, Abbotsford, BC   Brambles Bistro at Tanglebank Gardens [...]