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Jia Plus Fusion Cafe is located in Osprey Village Market in Pitt Meadows. I wouldn’t have known a Taiwanese Cafe was located here in this area. I had to give this a try with my friend to see how it is.

Interior

There are a few seats inside but wasn’t too busy on a weekend for lunch. Very simple interior.

Ginger Pork on Rice

The bowl has a bed of rice with thin slices of pork belly, ginger, onions and a delicious sauce that drips down into the rice. It was interesting to see the use of pork belly in this dish instead of other cuts of pork.

BBQ Chicken Sandwich

The steamed bao was soft and warm, filled with BBQ chicken, sauce and arugula. I was surprised by the amount of ingredients inside. Lots of BBQ Chicken and they did not skimp on it.

Spicy Wonton Soup with Noodle

We ordered the spicy wonton soup with noodle to give it a try. It was surprisingly good. The broth had a nice kick of spice and the wontons were yummy.

Black Milk Tea with Pearls

I couldn’t come here without ordering a bubble tea. I got the black milk tea half sweet with pearls. It was good but I wish the tea was slightly stronger.

Red Bean Wheel Cake

What is so interesting to find here are wheel cakes. This one is filled with red bean. The exterior is very crisp and the centre is soft.

Custard Wheel Cake

This wheel cake is filled with custard. It was really good and my favourite of the two flavours.

Final Thoughts

Overall, it is a good addition to Pitt Meadows as you don’t see too many Asian fusion cafes in the area. The food is good and very comforting if you want a big bowl of hot soupy noodles for the colder months of the year.

Address:
10931 Barnston View Rd #102, Pitt Meadows, BC

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/JiaPlus/

Hopcott Premium Meats is a third generation family-run butcher shop located on their family farm in Pitt Meadows. They are committed to bringing quality, local, farm-fresh products to their customers. I personally find it hard to seek a good transparent butcher, so it’s great that there are more options that just going to a chain grocery store.

We spent about an hour here shopping as well as enjoying food at their bistro.

Interior

The space is a good size filled with local produce and goods that will take your meal to the next level. They partner with a lot of great local producers, so you will find some unique products here like sauces, rubs and marinades. Keep an eye out on their shelves because there is a lot of unique items.

Butchery

As beef is raised and grown on their farm, they can guarantee it’s non-gmo, no-added hormones or steroids added. The other local meats are source from reliable local producers as well. If you need some more guidance, their friendly and knowledgeable team can help you make the right and healthy choices for your family’s next meal.

Looking at their display cases, the meat looks fresh and there are so many cuts to choose from.

They have weekly specials posted on their website every week, so you can see what they deals are before you come for a visit. There are some marinated meats too if you want an easy meal.

Deli

Their deli section is large too with different kinds of pepperoni, salami, and other cured meats. When we were here, all pepperoni sticks were $1, which was an awesome deal.

You’ll also find hams and various types of bacon too.

Fresh Produce

If you’re looking for fresh produce, they have a small section where you can find what you need.

As it’s now apple season, there is an awesome chart where you can see how all the apples in BC compare in sweetness and sweetness. A good guide since I always forget.

Don’t forget gourds and pumpkins too. Since it’s almost October, this means pumpkin pies and beautiful Fall decor.

Whatever is in season, you’ll most likely find here.

The Bistro

Inside Hopcott Premium Meats, you’ll find their bistro serving up homemade lunch and drinks. They use their own meats and locally-sourced ingredients into their menu.

Seating

The bistro has a good amount of seating and on a nice day, you can head out to their patio to enjoy lunch and the sunshine.

Cappuccino

We got cappuccinos to start off our lunch. Nice ratio of foam to espresso, plus a sprinkling of cocoa on top.

Bob’s Burger

We got this because of the name. hahaha. It’s a great cartoon show. This burger has panko crusted pickled Jalapeños, Honey Chipotle sauce, cheddar and Monterey jack cheese , tomato and lettuce in between toasted burger buns. You get your choice of fries or salad on the side.

If you don’t want the added carbs, you can get your burger in a lettuce wrap.

Clubhouse

I love a good clubhouse sandwich, so it has turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on marble rye bread. It was a hefty sandwich as it had 3 layers of bread. Really good and I had to balance it with the fries. I asked them to make them extra crispy too.

Final Thoughts

Hopcott Premium Meats is a great place to do some quick shopping for quality ingredients and while you are there, you can stop for some lunch at their bistro. I’ll be back for sure to get some nice cuts of meat for dinner or even for the grill. Whatever specialty cut you need, they can help you out.