Farm Boy is still making moves around the city! The grocer is now expanding into another spot in Toronto.
The new Farm Boy location will be opening at 81 St. Clair Avenue East and is set to operate by the Fall of this year.
Although quite popular, if you’re unfamiliar with Farm Boy, it’s basically a Canadian version of Trader Joe’s, which is all the rage in the USA for those looking for organic produce and a salad bar. Plus, it has delicious (must-try) baked goods.
The Canadian chain actually reported back in 2019 that part of its growth strategy involved plans of expansion throughout southern Ontario, and they’ve definitely kept to that.
You’ll find the news about the opening right on the Farm Boy site, in which there are already 44 stores across Ontario.
We’re so excited to see where else Farm Boy pops up!
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We’ve been seeing major expansion for Farm Boy across Toronto and the GTA recently, which is awesome news. The growing chain is now operating more than 40 stores across Ontario.
Its latest location will potentially be located at the MetroCentre at 200 Wellington Street West.
Digital photos were submitted to the City this past summer, and it looks like the Farm Boy may be confirmed for that spot.
Wellington Street West entrance to “The Commons” at MetroCentre.
Although the submission was recent, the images are actually from 2019. That is to say, it’s not a last-minute plan by the grocery chain by any means.
As far as opening dates or even pictures of the actual spot, those have not been released yet. Although we can’t confirm anything one hundred percent, keep your eyes open for updates that should come shortly!
New Farm Boy locations in Toronto that we can confirm will be at 5245 Dundas Street West which will open September 16 and 744 Dupont Street opening sometime this year.
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Farm Boy has definitely become a total fan-favourite when it comes to choosing a go-to grocer. Aside from all of the fresh produce, vegan items, and meat and dairy products, it also carries a variety of delicious condiments, snacks, cereals, and more. Plus, you’ll find that a majority of the products are labeled under Farm Boy’s own brand, which is all made in Ontario.
Here are our fave items that you need to purchase at Farm Boy.
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Great news — Farm Boy is opening yet another location in Toronto next week, on May 6!
The grocery store will reside at 207 Queens Quay West, which marks the 38th Farm Boy to operate in Ontario.
If you’re unfamiliar with Farm Boy, it’s basically a Canadian version of Trader Joe’s, which is all the rage in the USA for those looking for organic produce and a salad bar. The grocery chain even has a private label brand that makes delicious desserts, snacks, health foods, beverages, and more!
Just like at the other stores, the Queens Quay West grocer will carry all of the items we know and love, including organic and plant-based foods.
This storefront follows the recently opened locations at 29 Bathurst Street in Toronto and 12266 Yonge Street in Richmondhill.
As mentioned back in 2019, Farm Boy has plans to expand with five stores all across southern Ontario.
So, we can anticipate two more store openings in the near future in Toronto, at 5245 Dundas West and 740 Dupont Avenue.
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A new Farm Boy will open in Downtown Toronto on January 28— its 36th location in Canada! The shop can be found at 29 Bathurst Street.
Farm Boy reported in 2019 that part of its growth strategy involved major plans of expansion throughout southern Ontario.
If you’re unfamiliar with Farm Boy, it’s basically a Canadian version of Trader Joe’s, which is all the rage in the USA for those looking for organic produce and a salad bar.
The store floor spans a whopping 33,478 square feet and will carry organic and plant-based foods, fresh dairy products, meat products, a Village Juicery kiosk, and so much more.
Plus, it’ll have pizza, grill, and sushi stations to enjoy.
“Torontonians are telling us that they are really enjoying our Farm Boy stores in Toronto and based on customer requests, we are excited to continue expanding our footprint and presence in the downtown core,” said Jean-Louis Bellemare, President and General Manager, Farm Boy in a press release.
This Farm Boy will be the third location in downtown Toronto, which follows last year’s opening at 777 Bay Street.
Additional Farm Boy Toronto openings in 2021 include 5245 Dundas West, 740 Dupont Avenue, and 207 Queens Quay West.
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Attention all Farm Boy fans! The organic grocery chain has just announced its plan to open 5 new locations in Toronto.
The grocer has experienced major popularity since it opened its first Toronto location in March 2018 with its store on Brown’s Line. Farm Boy also opened a store on Lakeshore East earlier this year.
Right now there are 28 Farm Boy stores throughout Ontario and more are on the way.
In addition to the new Toronto stores that are coming, Farm Boy will open new stores in Newmarket, St. Catharines, and Ottawa.
“We’ve delivered a world-class fresh-market shopping experience for 38 years,” said Jeff York, co-CEO of Farm Boy, in a release. “Our in-store experience and fresh food offering continues to evolve with our customers and get stronger with each store we open. We’re delighted to see how well our offer continues to resonate with our customers. Farm Boy is entering an exciting phase of our growth plans as we expand our presence in the GTA and Ottawa, while also entering new markets like the Niagara region.”
Farm Boy’s new Toronto locations will be at College Park, Yonge and Soudan, Front and Bathurst, Dundas West and Aukland, and Dupont and Christie.
It’s reported that the new Farm Boy stores will range in size from 12,000 – 38,000 square feet and don’t worry: they’ll all be filled with the brands own line of products, takeout items, and hundreds of local and fresh Ontario products.
These new Farm Boy stores in Toronto are all slated to open in 2020 and 2021.
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If you’re in need of some groceries, make your next food run less of a chore! These grocery stores are all looking to elevate your shopping experience, and bring more value to the inevitable task we all have to do at least once a week. Whether it’s fast check-out technology, zero waste, or having your vegetables pre-cut for you, these retailers are stepping up their game in more ways than one. Grab your cart, and get shopping because purchasing food has never been so cool or fun!
Take a look at 7 grocery stores with the best shopping experience below, and change the way you shop for food.
Walmart at Stockyards
With its state of the art technology, the Stockyards Walmart location in Toronto is really putting the super in Supercentre. Recently launched as a prototype for more innovative stores, this Walmart location is integrating e-commerce into the checkout process to bring you new fast lane technology. What this means is that customers simply download the app, scan items as they go, and then pay directly with their phone. No waiting in checkout lines! Literally just grab and go.
Nations Fresh Foods
We hear the words diversity and multicultural a lot these days, but they aren’t necessarily reflected in many grocery store offerings, that is until Nations grocery store opened. The grocery retailer focuses on offering multicultural produce and a wide assortment of prepared foods from all across the world. Whether it’s Eastern or Western, Nations’ focus is to bring you food that is diverse, fresh, and affordable.
Unboxed Market
As the name implies, Unboxed Market is Toronto’s first zero waste grocery store. You literally won’t find any single use plastic or plastic bags here, only recyclable paper packaging. Customers are encouraged to bring their own mugs and containers to put produce or other items in. Despite being waste free, there is no shortage of departments as this smaller-than-most grocery store is a one-stop-shop. Along with the usual produce, deli, and dry good offerings, you can even find lotion and shampoo in dispensers that are ready to be put into your own reusable containers.
Pusateri’s
Pusateri’s is calling all vegetarians and vegetable lovers! Not only is it one of the most beautiful grocery stores in Toronto, but the high-end food retailer also has its own vegetable butcher. Similar to a regular butcher, this person will chop and prep all of your vegetables right before your eyes or while you shop. Unlike packaged and chopped veggies, you know these will be incredibly fresh, not to mention how much of a time saver it is.
Lady York
If you’re looking for a specialty grocery store in the European-Italian sense, then Lady York has got you covered. Having opened in 1959, Lady York has a lot of experience in purveying specialty foods, gourmet items, and high quality produce & deli products. The family-owned business has been operating for 55 years so they must be doing something right because let’s be real: have you ever met a traditional Italian who made mundane food? Point taken.
Farm Boy
Farm Boy is the perfect grocery store for people who love markets! The folks behind this mega successful store have taken the fresh market approach and turned it into a retail chain. Everyday, buyers go out and source produce and meat from local markets, which they bring back to the stores. The end result are shelves filled with the freshest ingredients, all in one place!
Organic Garage
We’re pretty sure all of us would like to buy organic, the only problem being the cost. That’s where Organic Garage comes in, with its organic, low-cost model. Along with a fun and playful approach to grocery shopping, the stores are filled with murals and hopscotch and it even employs smart buying practices that allow for organic food to be priced for less. You won’t ever have to pay an arm and a leg to shop healthy again.
If you live in Ontario, chances are you’ve heard about Farm Boy. Known for its farm fresh selection, the grocer has been around for over 36 years and has opened up shop in cities like Toronto, Hamilton, and Kitchener, with even more to come.
Over the years, Farm Boy has grown a massive following of loyal shoppers. And while it might just seem like a normal grocer, what makes Farm Boy stand out above the rest is its private label. From pasta sauces to frozen entrees, Farm Boy makes it all…and they do it good.
We recently had the opportunity to visit Farm Boy to see what all the hype was about.
Take a tour in the video below and keep reading to discover the most popular Farm Boy products.
Chocolate Covered Double Roasted Almonds
After two years of development and researching the perfect almond, roast time, and chocolate-to-almond ratio, Farm Boy has created the best chocolate covered almonds. With two different varieties — dark chocolate and milk chocolate — the snack has become a favourite among customers, so don’t pass on these the next time you visit!
Himalayan Pink Salt Popcorn
If you’re looking for a healthy snack for your next movie night, reach for a bag of Farm Boy’s Himalayan Pink Salt Popcorn. Bags of the three-ingredient treat are flying off shelves and the team is working on developing more flavours as you read this — it’s that popular!
Spicy Eda-Yummy Dip
There’s no denying that dip makes everything taste better. But instead of reaching for an old classic, try one of Farm Boy’s favourites: the Spicy Eda-Yummy Dip. Made with edamame sourced from London, Ontario, wholesome kale, and jalapeños, it’s perfect to pair with veggies, crackers, or chips!
Frozen Dinner Entrees
Not everyone has time to cook all the time and the team at Farm Boy knows that. That’s why they’ve turned their most popular hot bar entrees — Butter Chicken, Shepherd’s Pie, and Macaroni & Cheese — into convenient freezables, perfect for any time and place.
Wild Raw Argentinian Shrimp
Seafood lovers, rejoice! Say goodbye to puny shrimp you can barely see in your pastas and hello to Farm Boy’s Wild Raw Argentinian Shrimp. Each bag features peeled, deveined shrimp caught off the coast of Patagonia that are perfect for your next meal.
Lemon Garlic Dressing
This classic dressing has a massive following and it’s the flavour that Farm Boy customers keep coming back for. It’s been so popular that Farm Boy chefs recreated the flavour in a Lemon Garlic Hummus.
Smoked Sausages
Although BBQ season might be coming to an end, you can enjoy Farm Boy’s smoked sausages all year round! With five different flavours — Bacon Cheese, Hot Italian, Jalapeño Cheese, Mild Italian, and Spicy Spanish Chorizo — there’s something to satisfy everyone!
Chickenless Nuggets and Beefless Tenders
If you’ve been waiting for more vegetarian options, Farm Boy has got ’em! Two popular meatless meats from the grocer’s private label include the versatile Chickenless Nuggets and the Beefless Tenders, both made from vegan soy proteins.
If you haven’t had the opportunity to check out Farm Boy, don’t fret! The grocery chain is opening another location just outside of the city.
Recently, Farm Boy announced that it would be opening a brand new location in Burlington.
Located at 3061 Walkers Line in Burlington, the new Farm Boy location will sit at a whopping 25,483-square-feet. The fresh food grocer plans to open its Burlington store in the late months of 2019.
The grocery store will feature all of the things shoppers love about the fresh food grocer.
True to its roots, shoppers can expect to see plenty of produce straight from the farm, as well as a butcher station, artisanal cheese and fresh dairy shop, a bakery, and an abundance of locally made products and plant-based foods. Not to mention, a to-go section featuring a hot bar, salad bar, and a fast-casual restaurant with gourmet pizzas, fresh sushi, and a grilling station with breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
No exact opening date has been announced yet.
But with Farm Boy’s growing popularity, this won’t be the last opening we’ll see from the grocery store! Until it opens, be sure to browse the grocery store’s most popular products to see what all the hype is about.
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Popular Ottawa-based grocer chain Farm Boy has announced the opening dates of its second Toronto location, as the chain continues to expand in the Toronto area.
The new Farm Boy spot will be located at the corner of Lakeshore and Leslie, and will span 20,000 square feet.
The grand opening event will be held on February 2. At the opening ceremony, you will be able to get your hands on free samples and even get free face painting, so make sure to bring the kids along.
The store will also feature a sit-down area, where visitors can enjoy free WiFi and freshly prepared meals, made from scratch in the Farm Boy Kitchen, which also serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. You can enjoy everything from Chili Mac and Cheese, to Cuban Pork Stew, to Thai Sweet Potato Curry.
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In case you’ve never heard of Farm Boy before, it mainly focuses on non-packaged farm-fresh produce, organic, natural and locally sourced foods and provides a unique and friendly, fresh-market shopping experience. The chain also carries its own line of private label products.
“We are committed to providing quality organic and gluten-free products. We carry as many local ingredients and products as possible, while building string relationships with vendors, suppliers and partners in the community where we operate,” reads the company’s website.
As we reported earlier, Farm Boy is planning to open 8 more locations in the GTA in the next few years.
The first store was opened in March 2018 in Etobicoke. So far the retailer has locations in Whitby, Toronto, Pickering, Kitchener, London, Ottawa, Oakville, Brantford, Cambridge and Hamilton. The new store is going to be Farm Boy’s 28th location.
“We’re so excited to announce that our newest location at 1005 Lake Shore Boulevard East opens on Thursday, January 31 at 8 am! We can’t wait to see you on opening day at the corner of Leslie and Lake Shore, and at our Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, February 2!” said the company via Instagram.
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