Hottiesfoods Emporio

This restaurant continues to delivery high quality food at ridiculously low prices. A small menu done exceptionally well, set amongst the trees with some of the best coffee in the Lower Mainland. It's impossible for me to drive past without stopping. The young brother and sister who own this place are culinary stars. I hope expansion plans are in the works!
7 years ago (10-12-2017)

Absolutely loved this restaurant/store. Friendly, amazing staff, adorable decor, and authentic delicious Italian food :)
7 years ago (18-11-2017)

Stopped in during a ride, just found my go to pasta place! Great, friendly Service, with what appears to be a brisk take out side as well.
7 years ago (29-10-2017)

Very tasty food, pasta portions I found to be too small. It's pasta after all, how expensive can it be?
7 years ago (01-12-2017)

I give this quaint Italian hideaway five stars but I am tempted to give it 1 star so nobody else knows about it. We have driven past many times, and I always said to my husband "let's stop there on our way home" and then we never did because we were stupid. Until last week. We rarely get take out but we have been there twice in a week. The panzerotti is fresh and home made with dough that has a nice light texture, not doughy at all. Could be filled to the ends more but that may be too filling so I say it's perfect. The baked pasta is saucy and cheesy and oh so delicious. I ordered the tomato caprese salad last minute and it was so fresh and the tomatoes were perfect and ripe and almost room temperature which is perfect for tomato salad. I would have liked a bit more of the bocconcini but it's pricey so I get why it's not abundant.. Next time I'd ask to pay an extra charge for more... The little bun was so tasty and light so I'm certain it was home baked too. Lastly, the girl at the counter who has a killer voice and one of the friendliest welcoming attitudes of any serving personnel I've seen in a decade. I'm sick of the no personality, drones that dress like tramps that serve us at the chain restaurants, (who screw up our order and have no idea what table maintenance is) so when this girl greeted me with a warm welcome when I picked up our take out, I made a mental note to dine in next time just to enjoy her infectious zest for her work place. I purchased a pound of Chiaras morning coffee beans so I'm hoping tomorrow starts off right! This gem is a must eat at if you live in maple ridge.... About 18 mins up Dewdney Trunk Road from 240th but worth the drive. DELISH!
7 years ago (12-11-2017)