Jollibee is finally opening its first downtown Toronto location! It’s expected to open its doors before the end of the year.
This follows the news last month, from a press release, that Jollibee is aiming to open 300 stores in North America by 2024.
Back in 2019, the Filipino fried chicken joint did announce that it would be opening a new restaurant on 334 Yonge Street in Toronto, but didn’t mention anything since then, until now, of course.
A spokesperson for Jollibee confirmed in a statement to BlogTo that it will be opening on the corner of Yonge and Gould. The area is quite popular with retail and often busy with people, so it’s definitely a great spot to open for business.
Although the new Jollibee restaurant will be open, due to the COVID-19 restrictions, it will only be available for takeout and delivery.
So, even though you may not be able to feast at the restaurant, the important thing is that you can still enjoy your fried chicken elsewhere.
Rumour also has it that Jollibee will be opening a new location in Midtown Toronto, but the opening date has not been released quite yet.
If you’re a fan of the restaurant, then stay tuned for more news on opening dates.
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Get a load of this! A pizza subscription has launched and is now available in Toronto. General Assembly Pizza created a delivery service for its frozen pizza line that you can sign up for online.
The innovative pizza subscription service offers free home delivery for 4,6,8, or 10 pizzas for as little at $9
The yummy frozen pizzas are made from premium ingredients that cook at home in just 5-7 minutes.
Founder and CEO Ali Khan Lalani is very excited for the future of this service, saying in a press release, “Along the way, we’ve connected more than ever with our community, and we look forward to bringing a little of that original GA guest experience back into their day-to-day lives, at home.”
Subscribers can choose whichever stack size of pizzas they want and can change, pause, or cancel at any time they choose.
Pizzas are delivered with contactless delivery in tip-top shape in a temperature controlled recyclable box, as well as package tracking, so you know exactly when your cheesy meal is delivered.
The Toronto pizza subscription service delivers all across Toronto to all postal codes beginning with the letter “M”.
GA has plans to expand throughout Ontario in 2021.
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Online grocery delivery slots seem near impossible to get and local grocery store lines are much longer than usual so what can we do? The stores are working overtime to keep essentials on the shelves but often these essentials are scooped up as fast as they’re stocked. Many Toronto restaurants have been forced to close due to COVID but some have transitioned into grocery markets. This not only helps fill the grocery void but it keeps these local restaurants afloat in the midst of the current pandemic. Some of our fave Toronto restaurants have transformed into grocery markets to serve customer needs while staying connected to the community.
Here are 17 Toronto Restaurants That Are Offering Grocery Delivery.
Pai Northern Thai Kitchen
Pai Northern Thai Kitchen has always focused on creating a delicious Thai food experience and Pai Market offers the specialty ingredients to do just that. You can find dried goods, pantry items, fresh vegetables, and meal kits that are all used in the Pai kitchen.
Love Chix
Love Chix is known for serving up perfectly roasted chicken that’s not only locally sourced but free from all antibiotics and hormones. This Junction staple also offers prepackaged vegetable and fruit kits, as well as a selection of fruits, vegetables, meats, and dairy. If you have a large family, you should definitely check out the frozen family meals. Not only do those meals feed up to six people, but you can also snag it for only $38. There are options like butter chicken pie, baked penne with roasted chicken, and more!
The Fox Market
The Fox Market offers a safe and fast way to obtain the freshest groceries around. Choose from the selection of fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy, eggs, prepared meals, and pantry items. You can also find beer, wine, spirits, and specialty kits like the Brunch Box and Spritz Kit that would be perfect for Sunday morning.
Earls King Street
Earls King Street is helping to make shopping easier by offering fresh goods to stock both your fridge and pantry. Check out the grocery packs, chef kits, long list of pantry items, and even home essentials like toilet paper because we all know how hard that can be to find! Finish off your grocery order with your favourite beer, wine, spirit, or even a kit to make your favourite Earls’s beverage!
Jacobs & Co. Steakhouse
Jacobs & Co. Steakhouse is known for having some of the best steaks and we couldn’t be more excited that they’ve been packaged for home preparation. The restaurant’s BBQ Boxes come with cooking instructions and cut of meat like tenderloin, ribeye, T-bone, and porterhouse. You can even add raw bone marrow and a bag of wood charcoal, too!
Cote de Boeuf
Cote de Boeuf is a French restaurant that already doubles as a butcher shop therefore it was an easy transition to grocery. Here you’ll find a selection of the finest meats, organic produce, homemade terrines, soups, sandwiches, and more to choose from. Plus, all grocery is locally sourced too!
Storm Crow Manor
Storm Crow Manor is the ultimate nerd bar and we’re so here for it. These guys are not only offering pandemic produce packs but meats, take and bake options for bread, pasta, nachos, cake, and desserts, along with so much more. The Game Night section is everything as it offers your favourite games like Cards Against Humanity, Dungeons & Dragons, Joking Hazard, and Exploding Kittens served up with some delicious eats and drinks.
Famiglia Baldassarre
Famiglia Baldassare has been supplying Toronto with the highest quality of fresh pasta for the past decade. Not only can you find delicious fresh pasta, doughs, and fillings that the restaurant is known for, but there is also a selection of flour, dairy, eggs, and sauces to choose form.
WVRST
WVRST is a self-service hotspot that serves up swanky sausages and fries with a German beer hall vibe. You can now bring your favourite WVRST sausages, pretzels, fries, dips, sides, sodas, and pantry items home. There is even a selection of wine, cider, and beer to choose from.
Oddseoul
Oddseoul is an Ossington strip favourite that offers up Asian fusion. In addition to the delicious takeout menu, you can also find pre-packaged meats and the infamous in-house kimchi.
Joey Restaurants
The Joey Market is a one-stop-shop for all your grocery essentials where you can find DIY Joey kits, fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy, eggs, pantry items, baked goods, desserts, and more. Now that backyard season is in play, be sure to check out the selection of BBQ and Patio Must-Haves that are offered up. Plus, you can even snag bubbly and wine for 50% off.
Local Public Eatery
Local Public Eatery will bring quality grocery essentials right to your door. This restaurant offers up a selection of fruits, vegetables, meal and drink kits, baked goods, pantry items, snacks, and more. You can also find essentials like toilet paper and paper towel here as well. Each location provides a slightly different menu so be sure to check out the closest location to you.
The Beet
The Beet has transformed into an organic market for your grocery needs. Offering up a selection of starters, burgers, cold-pressed juices, beer, bread, salads, smoothies, and sandwiches, along with produce like kale, cucumbers, tomatoes, broccoli, strawberries, onions, and more. Not in the delivery area? Pick up orders are ready 60 minutes after checkout!
The Drake Commissary
The Drake Commissary in the Junction is offering up meals, snacks, and sips. You can find something for brunch, lunch, or dinner with the selection of groceries like eggs, milk, butter, ice creams, bring home meals, freshly baked goods, and more.
Mill Street Brew Pub
Mill Street Brewery is famous in the Distillery District for the beloved brews it creates. Not only can you pick up those favourite beers and cider but there is an array of groceries to choose from too. Check out the selection of fresh fruit, vegetables, dairy, bread, pantry items, snacks, and more.
Chadwick’s
Chadwick’s has seasonal comfort food and everything is made in-house. You can visit the pantry that has a selection of meal kits to make your favourite Chadwick’s dishes like Smoked Beef Brisket Filet, Beer “Birria” Style Tacos, Yummy Yummy Brussel Sprouts, and so much more. You can also find fruits, vegetables, milk, eggs, cheese, meats, dressing, kimchi, and more.
Barocco x Nino
Barocco x Nino is an Italian café in Little Italy where you can find pasta, sauce, soups, baked goods, desserts, coffee, cold-pressed juices, and more.
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Due to the current COVID-19 crisis we’re trying our best to get through, local restaurants and businesses are struggling. The silver lining is that with food delivery apps a reality, there is a way to still enjoy dishes from your favourite restaurants even while self-isolating. Local food delivery services like Uber Eats, Foodora, and DoorDash among others, have our back now more than ever as restaurants can only offer us take-out or delivery these days. Due to the crisis, most of the delivery apps are offering either free or 99 cent fees for delivery, so there’s never been a better time to stay home and tuck into some of Toronto’s best restaurants.
Here are 11 Toronto restaurants you can order from for delivery.
*Restaurant delivery zones may vary, be sure to check to ensure they service your area*
TORA
Available on Uber Eats and Ritual
Known for its Aburi sushi, TORA, located in Yorkdale should definitely be on your home delivery hit list. Choose from classics like Spicy Tuna or go for its Aburi Oshi which is so flavourful and delicious. Plus, add on one of its delectable Green Tea Opera Cakes, too.
The Cheesecake Factory
Available via DoorDash, takeout and Curbside To-Go
Also located at Yorkdale Shopping Centre, The Cheesecake Factory has experienced major popularity ever since it opened. If the whole family has been having trouble deciding on a restaurant, you’ll want to order from here because the restaurants 250 item menu is up for grabs.
Oretta
Available via UberEats and Foodora
Italian food truly makes the world go round. If you’re needing your Oretta fix, then get ready to order up its limited menu of salads, pizzas, and pastas. If you’re ordering on Uber Eats, then you can enjoy the restaurant’s buy 1 get one free offer for Margherita Pizza, Paccheri Bolognese and Barbabietola Insalata items.
Calii Love
Available via Ritual and UberEats
Just because you’re at home, it doesn’t mean you’re doomed to a quarantine filled with fast food. Swap in some healthier options with Calii Love and it’s delicious menu of salads and poke bowls from the King Street location.
Pizzeria Libretto
Available on Foodora and Uber Eats
Two of Pizzeria Libretto’s locations (King West and Danforth) are available for delivery. The restaurants famous Neapolitan-style pizzas should definitely be on your list, as well as its assortment of classic Italian dishes.
Dumpling House
Available on UberEats and Skipthedishes
Believe it or not, the famed Spadina restaurant Dumpling House is offering delivery for the first time ever. Order in all the steamed and/or pan-fried dumplings you can handle and prepare to bask in the glory of its deliciousness.
Buca
Another Italian restaurant to have on your radar for delivery and pick-up is Buca. Choose from its wide assortment of cozy and yummy dishes, or order from its Cook At Home offerings that include house-made tomato sauce, pizza dough, and fresh pasta.
Aloette
Available on Ritual, DoorDash, and Uber Eats
Notable restaurant Aloette, located at Spadina and Queen is now offering its elevated comfort food classics for delivery. We suggest going for Aloette’s glazed pork belly, burger & fries, and beef short rib. Whatever you do, make sure you don’t skip dessert as the restaurant is known for its sky high lemon meringue pie!
Northern Maverick Brewing Co.
Available via UberEats
Bathurst Street hot spot Northern Maverick Brewing Co. continues to supply its housemade goodies, even for delivery. Tuck into favourites like buttermilk fried chicken and the Maverick Burger. Plus, if you aren’t ordering on Uber Eats, you can stop in and safely pick up craft beer that’s brewed in-house, and a selection of cured meats that are perfect for your at-home charcuterie boards.
Nadege Patisserie
It may not be a restaurant, but everyone needs dessert right? You won’t go without a sweet bite thanks to Nadege Patisserie, especially now as its offering delivery. You can order anything from the patisserie’s macarons, cakes, and chocolate selections, as well as at-home baking kits, fresh market boxes, and more.
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While most of us are privy to meal services like HelloFresh and Chef’s Plate, Loblaws is about to change the game with their own home delivery service. The Queens Quay location, right here in Toronto just launched Instacart, a service that will ship anything on your shopping list directly to your front door.
Yup, that means you can purchase all your favourite President’s Choice products without even stepping foot in a brick & mortar location, AND there are no set recipes like in many of the popular meal services currently available. Partnering with Instacart one year ago, Loblaws will be the first major grocery retailer in Canada to offer a service of this kind; even conglomerate Walmart will be playing catch up as they currently only offer pickup options.
In an article by Grocery Business, an Instacart representative stated that this is the first Loblaws branded store to acquire the service. The only other Canadian store that launched the service earlier this October is Loblaw banner Real Canadian Superstore in Winnipeg. However, with over 2,500 locations Canada-wide, these initial two locations are only the beginning.
In the same Grocery Business article, it states that Loblaws plans to roll out Instacart to more Loblaws, Real Canadian Superstores, and T&T locations, all of which will function through the Instacart website or app. Essentially customers visit either platform, pick from a local store’s online inventory (as many as 30,000 products), add their selections to a virtual shopping cart, and then choose a delivery window (one hour or up to five days later).
On the flip side, an Instacart shopper will receive and accept the order on their smartphone – similar to how Uber works – use the app the guide them through the shopping list, and then finally deliver the order within the selected time window. Instacart states that orders of $35 or more have a delivery fee of $3.99 or alternatively, an Instacart Express membership for $9.99 a month or $99 a year, enables free same-day delivery on orders $35 or more.