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Potluck Cafe Society

298 E Hastings St, Vancouver BC V6A 2Z4 · Food Service Establishment 1

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Details

Google rating
4.7 / 5 (18)

Opening hours

  • Friday8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
  • Monday8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed
  • Thursday8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Contact details, hours and reviews from Google Maps

Inspection summary

Potluck Cafe Society has been inspected 4 times by Vancouver Coastal Health since July 7, 2022. The most recent inspection, on September 2, 2025, found no infractions.

3 of 4 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. All recorded findings relate to upkeep, equipment or paperwork rather than direct food-handling risks.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Permits, records and postingLower risk

    Operating permits, required signage, written procedures and logs. These findings are administrative: the documentation was missing or out of date at the time of inspection.

    Recorded once on November 25, 2023. For example: An operator of a food service establishment must develop, maintain, and follow written procedures to ensure that a health hazard does not occur in the operation of the establishment.

About this data

These results come from Vancouver Coastal Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

4 inspections

  1. Routine

    0 infractions

  2. Routine

    0 infractions

  3. Routine

    1 infraction

    • An operator of a food service establishment must develop, maintain, and follow written procedures to ensure that a health hazard does not occur in the operation of the establishment.
      • Temperature records are not being used to monitor critical limits.
  4. Routine

    0 infractions

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Reviews

Reviews provided by Google Maps
  • Adrian Werner

    We chose Potluck because of the social impact and we so happy that the food was delicious, beautiful, and the service was great. Our event was for 100 people with a mixer for 150. Many people commented on how amazing the bar tenders were and the sandwiches were perfect. Our event had a lot of challenges - changes of plans, unexpected hiccups. However, Potluck were incredibly generous and accommodating when things needed to change. You can't have a good event without good food. Thank you for making our event a success!

  • Ruby E.

    We ordered online 3 different bowls: salmon, chicken and falafel (min. 4 each) for a group of 12. The falafel bowl was the most popular. Desert trays and cloth napkins were picked up the next business day. Excellent service. Great portions and quality.

  • Mila Tang

    We had Potluck cater a 70 person event and I've had so many compliments from attendees of how delicious it was and thanked us for feeding them well - credit goes to Potluck! Their menu indicates clearly which items are suitable for common dietary requirements and was able to accommodate any special ones we requested. Camille who coordinated our order and rentals, had top notch customer service. She went out of her way to get oat milk on the day of our event. Because of our diverse dietary requirements, we sampled many items on their menu and it was all very tasty. Good food, good customer services, good experience and reasonable prices, what else could I ask for?

  • Carol J. Sutton

    These folks are helpful, cooperative and they cook up a storm! Catered a Celebration of Life I held for my husband, and everyone raved about the food. And, they are a social enterprise company that uses training and employment as s dignified means of helping people regain their confidence, skills, and economic independence.I cannot recommend them highly enough. Try them for yourself!

  • Ava Martens

    The customer service was outstanding. The catering team was responsive, friendly, and flexible with our requests. They made sure everything was perfect for our event, and the food received so many compliments from our guests.

  • Jillian Hodge

    Absolutely love Potluck catering and the fact that they give back to the community is amazing!!🤩

  • Sandra Rechsteiner

    It is absolutely one of the best collaborations. From the moment we reached out and started planning our monthly events, which hosts seventy guests, their team was incredibly competent and collaborative. They truly listened to our vision and helped us create a menu that was delicious and aligned with our values and our budget. The tapas, platter, and salad-style food itself are absolutely delicious. Every dish and the buffet are beautifully presented and bursting with flavor. Our guests are incredibly impressed with the quality of the ingredients and the attention to detail. The Potluck server became a part of our serve team and does a phenomenal job. But what truly sets Potluck Catering apart is its commitment to social impact. As a non-profit organization, it has purpose to partner with another organization to support its social impact in our community, making our collaboration even more meaningful. I wholeheartedly recommend Potluck Catering to anyone looking for exceptional catering and customer care. They are a true testament to the power of heart and excellence to make a positive difference in our city.

  • Wedash

    Our company uses Potluck for our company staff meals, we get a rotating daily menu. At first it was great but quality has declined, food is bland, watery, portions smaller, rice is hard and dry. I overheard the delivery driver mention he will bring back any leftovers from our office for their catering and office staff to consume as their staff meal, I thought that was weird because the food would have been sitting out for more than 4 hours. This also explains why there would be full trays left in the warmers intentionally so they can save money by bringing back leftovers. I really hope this is not true, hopefully, the potluck staff is aware that they are eating leftovers and do so by choice. I hope our company would look at other caterers for variety because the quality is not good at potluck..

  • Adrian Werner

    We chose Potluck because of the social impact and we so happy that the food was delicious, beautiful, and the service was great. Our event was for 100 people with a mixer for 150. Many people commented on how amazing the bar tenders were …

  • Ruby E.

    We ordered online 3 different bowls: salmon, chicken and falafel (min. 4 each) for a group of 12. The falafel bowl was the most popular. Desert trays and cloth napkins were picked up the next business day. Excellent service. Great portions and quality.

  • Mila Tang

    We had Potluck cater a 70 person event and I've had so many compliments from attendees of how delicious it was and thanked us for feeding them well - credit goes to Potluck! Their menu indicates clearly which items are suitable for common …

  • Carol J. Sutton

    These folks are helpful, cooperative and they cook up a storm! Catered a Celebration of Life I held for my husband, and everyone raved about the food. And, they are a social enterprise company that uses training and employment as s …

  • Ava Martens

    The customer service was outstanding. The catering team was responsive, friendly, and flexible with our requests. They made sure everything was perfect for our event, and the food received so many compliments from our guests.

  • Jillian Hodge

    Absolutely love Potluck catering and the fact that they give back to the community is amazing!!🤩 …

  • Sandra Rechsteiner

    It is absolutely one of the best collaborations. From the moment we reached out and started planning our monthly events, which hosts seventy guests, their team was incredibly competent and collaborative. They truly listened to our vision …

  • Wedash

    Our company uses Potluck for our company staff meals, we get a rotating daily menu. At first it was great but quality has declined, food is bland, watery, portions smaller, rice is hard and dry. I overheard the delivery driver mention he …

  • Ashley Anthony

    Absolutely Stellar Experience with Potluck Catering! Our organization recently had the pleasure of working with Potluck Catering for a large event (150 guests) held at the beautiful VanDusen Gardens, and we were …

  • Natalie Rose Gottardo

    Massive thank you to the Potluck team for catering our lunch event and providing such delicious wraps. Not only was the service beautiful but everyone's reaction to the food was the same, they all loved it! We most definitely will be …

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