Trading Post Eatery — Restaurant in Abbotsford

Today my children were completely embarrassed and made to feel uncomfortable and unwelcome by the sever and manager. They have eaten here previously many times with their aunt without an issue. Today they were asked if they are over 19, this is the first time they have ever been asked. As I mentioned previously they have eaten here previously with their aunt with no issue. Then they were asked if a parent or guardian was present as this is a 19+ establishment and children are not allowed unless they are accompanied by a parent or guardian. At this point their aunt informed staff them that she is not a parent or guardian, however, we all live together and she cares for them as a parent would. The server indicated that they would be okay to stay, however, a short time later a manager came over and told them that they are not allowed to dine there and that they had to leave. When I learned of this scenario I called Trading Post and questioned this policy and asked if it was new as this has never been issue previously. I was informed that it is not new and has always been the policy. I informed the manager that I reviewed their website and social media and that this policy is nowhere to be found and that perhaps this so called policy should be reflected on their website so others are aware. The manager seemed at a loss for words and was not able to provide valid details of their treatment of my family and why the policy is not available on their website or social media. We will not be dining here ever again. I encourage you to call ahead and question this “policy” if your children will be going out for a meal with another...

My husband and I used to love this restaurant. Unfortunately I was treated very poorly there last night. We ordered takeout from them for our anniversary, and when I went to pick it up, I popped in quickly to let them know I was there. I went in without a mask and the server was quick to ask me to put one on, I replied that I'd just wait outside. The whole exchange was probably 30 seconds. Nevermind the fact that two gentlemen are sitting there at the bar, without their masks, of course. I stood waiting inside their little entry way (inside door closed, outside door fully open, freezing cold, lots of fresh air), when the server came back out and started insisting I wait outside on the sidewalk - apparently it wasn't fair for people to have to walk by me while I was unmasked. Her rudeness and double standard (there was a man inside waiting for HIS takeout order without his mask on) (and yes, the patrons of the establishment have to walk by people without masks on at tables!) made the whole thing a farce and a sham. Why didn't she go tell that man to wait outside? Is it because it's easier to intimidate a woman than a man? Doesn't she see how ludicrous this all is? Unfortunately not. Her decision to power trip and force me out into the cold made me so upset, I will not be going back. (Fortunately there was a lovely woman who saw the whole thing and gave me a big hug on her way out - there is some humanity and sanity left in this insane world.) Trading Post, maybe when you regain some humanity and common sense, maybe then...

Okay, guys. Please, please, please let’s keep this restaurant in Abbotsford. I have been to this place several times, and every single time, I’ve walked away feeling satisfied—nay, happy. I am exiting a place after just decimating my daily calorie limit and wallet, and I feel happy. Not that this place is expensive. A soup, salad and bread is twelve dollars, and I feel stuffed afterwards. Other food is not even close to being too expensive—it’s very average Abbotsford pricing. And yet, this place is just…delightful. The place is big, bright, and classy (without being too classy) with an outdoor part that looks very comfy – a perfect place for staff meetings, romantic din dins, or a casual hangout with friends. The music is low enough so you can talk without screaming. The staff is lovely (a waitress asked me and my friend about an event we had discussed on our previous visit…two weeks earlier). And the food is just good. To put it into perspective: last spring I went to Paris. This is the first time, since then, that I’ve left a restaurant feeling okay that I spent money to fill my face. It’s the place S+L wants to be – casual, but chic if it wants to be, and a menu that actually hasn’t disappointed me two times out of three. And it’s big enough to house a lot, so please, again, go to this place so it doesn’t leave. Do it for Abbotsford,...