The Ruddy on Bowen
The Ruddy on Bowen is an independent grocery store and café that has served Bowen Island's Snug Cove since 1997, situated within walking distance of the ferry terminal at Horseshoe Bay. It combines a full market — fresh produce, local meats and seafood, artisanal bakery, and specialty cheeses — with a café serving freshly brewed coffee and ready-made meals to go. The store has a sustainability focus, including a soap refill station and a sharewares reusable cup program.
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Contact
Address: 996 Dorman Road, Bowen Island, BC V0N 1G0
Phone: 604 947 0098
Website: https://theruddy.ca/
Required Criteria
✓Bike parking or bike visibility
✓Water bottle refill
✓Washrooms
Amenities
Takeout*Packed lunchesWater without purchaseVegetarian / vegan / GFBike rack visible from insideCovered bike parkingPublic rack nearbyBike allowed inside/on patioDevice chargingE-bike chargingPumpWi-Fi
Takeout: Website promotes 'Ruddy Meals to Go' (fresh ready-made meals) and the café is described as 'A great place to grab a coffee for the ferry,' explicitly indicating takeout service.
Routes nearby
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