Illichman’s offers a wide selection of German and other European foods including fresh foods to prepare at home and prepared foods that can be enjoyed immediately. It’s one of our favourite spots in Kelowna to grab a sandwich to enjoy on one of the beaches nearby (Gyro Beach and Rotary Beach as just a few minutes away by car).
Things of note:
- Illichman’s has dedicated parking and I’ve never had difficulty finding a spot.
- There is a gentle sloping ramp leading to the doors (there are two entrances but more on that later).
- There is sufficient space to get around with a mobility device.
- I’m not sure that they have public washrooms.
- There are a few stools and tables if you wish to eat there but the chairs are very high and would definitely not be comfortable for me. I’m always grabbing food to go, though, and it seems that is what most people do.
There are two entrances as the building is divided into two parts. One side offers deli meats and salads, fresh cuts of meat to be prepared at home, frozen items, canned and jarred goods, and plenty of candy and other treats, most of which are from Europe.
The other side offers hot lunch items, sandwiches made to order, and all kinds of baked goods that are made on site (see pics above).
We usually stop in for our picnic sandwiches but on this visit we were looking to splurge on desserts for the family. Below is a piece of their fudgey, dense chocolate cake, and a creamy slice of bienenstich cake (AKA bee sting cake).
Above: We picked up a few other treats including these little marzipan cakes and the chocolate “salami”. The label says it’s a combination of dark chocolate, dried cherries, biscotti, candied orange peel, and a bit of amaretto. We haven’t tried it yet but it’s certianly making it onto my next charcuterie platter!
Being that most of the items are imported or made fresh, you will find that this isn’t an inexpensive place to shop but the quality and variety make it worth the cost when you’re looking to treat yourself or someone else. Have you tried Illichman’s? What are your favourite things to eat from there? Let me know in the comments, please!