There is a certain feeling Mediterranean food creates when it's done well. It comes from simplicity: good olive oil, fresh bread, a piece of cheese, a few olives, seasonal vegetables, and food shared with people you care about.
It doesn't need to be complicated. The ingredients speak for themselves.
That feeling is at the heart of Medjoie Foods, our Mediterranean market in Port Coquitlam.
Making Mediterranean food easier to enjoy
We started Medjoie after noticing that many people love Mediterranean flavours but have to visit several different stores to find what they're looking for. A good olive oil might be available in one place, authentic olives somewhere else, quality cheeses or specialty groceries in another — and fresh prepared foods or convenient lunch options can be harder to find still.
We wanted to bring all of that together in one welcoming local market: a place to discover Mediterranean groceries, fresh foods, sandwiches, salads, cheeses, deli specialties, olives, antipasti, coffee, tea, pastries, and ready-to-enjoy meals.
Our purpose is simple: to make Mediterranean food approachable, enjoyable, and part of everyday life — whether you're cooking from scratch, need a convenient lunch, or want to try something new.
The Mediterranean approach to food
Mediterranean food isn't defined by one country or one recipe. It reflects many regions, traditions, and generations of shared knowledge. What connects them is a respect for good ingredients and uncomplicated preparation — vegetables, grains, legumes, herbs, olive oil, bread, cheese, olives, seafood, and carefully prepared meats, turned into memorable meals without unnecessary complexity.
For us, this isn't a passing trend. It's a thoughtful way of approaching food:
- Choose ingredients carefully
- Keep flavours balanced
- Let simple foods shine
- Make meals worth sharing
Why quality matters
Small details change a meal. The flavour of a good olive oil, the texture of a well-made cheese, the aroma of herbs and spices, the balance of a prepared dish — these can turn something simple into something special.
That's why we look for products we'd be pleased to serve in our own homes. We value dependable suppliers, consistent quality, clear flavours, and genuine value. We're not trying to carry everything — we're working to carry the right selection, chosen with purpose rather than to fill shelves.
How this shapes Medjoie
Every item we consider begins with one question: would we be happy serving this to people we care about? That principle guides our grocery selection and our fresh and prepared foods alike.
At Medjoie, you'll find:
- Olive oils, grains, legumes, pasta, sauces, herbs, and pantry essentials
- Olives, pickles, antipasti, dips, and ingredients for mezze tables
- Cheeses, dairy products, and deli specialties
- Fresh sandwiches, salads, and ready-to-enjoy foods
- Coffee, tea, pastries, sweets, and refreshing beverages
- Mediterranean catering platters for any gathering
We also want Medjoie to be a place of discovery — for customers looking for familiar favourites, and for those trying Mediterranean food for the first time. Either way, our goal is friendly guidance toward products you'll genuinely enjoy.
A local Mediterranean market for Port Coquitlam
Medjoie is proud to serve our neighbourhood and the wider Tri-Cities. We're grateful to be part of this community, and we keep listening, growing our selection, and developing new fresh-food options that fit everyday life.
Medjoie began with a simple belief: Mediterranean food shouldn't be reserved for special occasions. It can be part of an ordinary lunch, a family dinner, a coffee break, or a table shared with friends.
We look forward to welcoming you.
Medjoie Foods
Unit 2130, 1475 Prairie Ave, Port Coquitlam, BC
Bringing Mediterranean Health, Taste & Joy to Port Coquitlam.