For those days when you can’t make it to the grocery store, online shopping is here for you. While there are a number of big-box retailers to choose from, there are a bunch of Toronto-based grocers that you can support, too!
On this list, you’ll find a number of independently owned and family-run businesses and grocers.
Here are 15 Toronto grocery stores that deliver straight to your home.
Note: To avoid disappointment, confirm the grocer’s delivery area before you make your order.
Fresh City Farms
Partnered with over 75 farmers, Fresh City Farms gives you access to organic, sustainable, and seasonal produced, baked goods, seafood, meat, frozen entrees, and more. Typically grocery deliveries range between $3 to $3.75 and are free on orders $75 and up, but from now until May 15, they’re free for all orders. Shop Fresh City Farms.
The Healthy Butcher
Shop organic meat, seafood, fresh produce, and pantry items online with The Healthy Butcher. With a minimum spend of $65, delivery is available across the greater Toronto area. Shop The Healthy Butcher. Also, be sure to check out WagJag groceries for deals from The Healthy Butcher. You can find prices like 10 12oz steaks for $79, $35 for 10 lbs of chicken wings, and much more.
Organic Garage
With a tag line like “healthier food for less”, you know exactly what you’re getting! This Toronto-based grocer is available to shop through Cornershop, and even has a selection of skincare, beauty, and homecare on offer. Shop Organic Garage.
Pusateri’s
What started as a small produce market in Little Italy has grown into one of the city’s best fine food emporiums. At Pusateri’s, you’ll find gourmet and specialty products from local and international producers, as well as the rest of your kitchen necessities. Deliveries are made through Instacart, and first-time orderers get free shipping. Shop Pusateri’s.
Khorak Supermarket
Khorak Supermarket is a Middle Eastern grocer serving those in North York, Thornhill, and Richmond Hill. They have two delivery zones and shipping varies depending on where you’re located. Shop Khorak Supermarket.
Summerhill Market
Also available through Inabuggy is Summerhill Market. Fresh produce, meat, baked goods, prepared meals, and more are on offer, but what we love is the “Dietary Needs” section where you can find all things gluten-free, dairy-free, et al. Shop Summerhill Market.
Grande Cheese
Cheese lovers, rejoice! Grande Cheese offers delivery across the greater Toronto area through Inabuggy. While you can’t shop any fresh produce here, you can score the best store-made cheeses, deli meats, and baked goods, as well as pantry staples, frozen foods, and pre-made meals. Shop Grande Cheese.
Bruno’s Fine Foods
Bruno’s Fine Foods has been serving the greater Toronto area quality meat and fish, fresh produce, gourmet groceries, and more for over 50 years. You can order delivery from the grocery store through Inabuggy. Shop Bruno’s Fine Foods.
Rowe Farms
Shop online with Rowe Farms and you’ll find the best brands that Ontario has to offer, along with organic produce, meats from Rowe Farms in Guelph, and more. Delivery is available through Inabuggy. Shop Rowe Farms.
Coppa’s Fresh Market
Family-owned and operated in the GTA, you can get everything you need for your next meal at Coppa’s. You can also find pre-made meals and catering trays when you order delivery through Inabuggy. Shop Coppa’s Fresh Market.
Mister Produce
Shop fresh fruits and veggies from Mister Produce. The family-owned businesses recently launched delivery service in Toronto, Vaughan, Markham, Scarborough, Thornhill, Richmond Hill, Brampton, Mississauga, Pickering, Burlington, and Oakville. While you won’t find pantry or processed items, you can find all of the produce you need for your weekly meals. The minimum delivery order is $75. Shop Mister Produce.
Kendal Hills Farms
Missing your trips to the farmers market? You can shop it virtually with Kendal Hills Farms. Every weekend, the virtual farmers market brings together some of the city’s finest vendors. You can find produce, meat, and locally-made pantry items. A password is needed to pre-select items throughout the week, but the website is open Thursday through Sunday. Shop Kendal Hills Farms.
Konveni Go Mart
Re-up on Asian pantry staples with Konveni Go Mart’s online shop. At this store, you’ll find instant foods like ramen and other soups, as well as hard-to-find drinks and treats like Pocky, Japanese flavoured Lays, Oreos, mochi, and so much more. Local delivery on orders $30 and up has a $5 shipping rate, and delivery across Canada is free on orders over $99, and $10 on orders under. Shop Konveni Go Mart.
Daily Seafood
If it’s fresh seafood your after, Daily Seafood has you covered. Once just a distributor for restaurants, the company’s services has opened up to the public. To make your order and see what’s on offer, just shoot them an email (info@dailyseafood.com) or phone call (416-461-9449). Delivery is free on orders over $150. Learn more about Daily Seafood.
Leavoy Rowe Meat
Leavoy Rowe Meat is another wholesaler that has opened up its business to the public. You’ll find wholesale prices for beef, pork, lamb, and more, plus Oliver & Bonacini specials here. For orders over $300 within a 50km radius of the distribution centre, there’s free delivery. Or you can pick-up orders under from its Mississauga location. Shop Leavoy Rowe Meat.
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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!
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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.
Fall has officially become pumpkin season, and with what feels like an endless amount of pumpkin infused products coming out each year, it can be hard to keep up. Come September, pumpkin starts finding its way into everything — regardless of whether it makes sense or not. To help you steer clear of the Pumpkin Pringles of the season, we’ve gone rounded up the best pumpkin spice treats to indulge in this fall.
Starbucks Pumpkin Spice Lattes
You can’t go wrong with the original pumpkin drink. Now available in grocery stores, you can skip the long lines and get yourself a PSL to go.
Oikos Pumpkin Spice Greek Yogurt
Yogurt fans beware. Oikos pumpkin Spice Greek Yogurt will take your morning parfait to the next level.
Coffee Mate Pumpkin Spice Creamer
Love pumpkin infused coffee but unwilling to spend six bucks for a pumpkin spiced drink? Coffee Mate’s Pumpkin Spice Creamer was made for you.
Tim Hortons Pumpkin Timbits
Next time you head out for a double double, treat yourself to a Tim’s Pumpkin Timbit. And if that isn’t enough to curb your pumpkin craving, they also have pumpkin lattes, iced capps, donuts, and muffins.
Pumpkin Oreos
Although nothing like the original or double stuffed, these Pumpkin Oreos hold their own. They’re only in stores for a short period of time, so head out and pick a pack up before they run out.
Baskin-Robbins Pumpkin Cheesecake Ice Cream
If you love pumpkin pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this is the ice cream of your dreams — think pumpkin and cheesecake flavours, stuffed with gingersnap cookie pieces and cinnamon cream cheese-flavoured ribbon. Stop by the store to grab a tub, or snack on a cone while you’re cruising the mall.
Califia Pumpkin Spice Latte Cold Brew
If the season is a little too warm for sweaters and scarves, cool down with Califia Pumpkin Spice Latte Cold Brew. Find it at Pusateri’s and other speciality stores.
Pumpkin Spice Quaker Oatmeal
Bored of your everyday oatmeal? Liven up your breakfast and take fall on the go with Quaker’s Instant Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal.
Shock Top Pumpkin Wheat Beer
Shock Top’s Pumpkin Wheat makes drinking beer seasonal. Need we say more?
Pumpkin Pie M&M’s
Chocolate and pumpkin are the new chocolate and peanut butter. Don’t believe us, give these a try.
Pumpkin Spice Cheerios
Pumpkin Cheerios are here for the season, and with Pumpkin Cheerios comes pumpkin milk to slurp up at the end of every bowl.
Triscuit Pumpkin Spice
Not all pumpkin infused things need to be sweat. Buy Triscuit’s Pumpkin Spice Crackers and make your next cheese board on trend this season.
Did we miss any of the best pumpkin spice treats on the market? Share them in the comment section.
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Calling all fall job seekers: there’s a big retail job fair happening in Toronto this September.
On Tuesday, September 12, the Retail Council of Canada will be partnering with City of Toronto for a retail job fair for youth and adults. With over 25 different retailers in tow and over 500 opportunities up for grabs, you’re sure to find something to help pay those bills.
Retailers you can expect in attendance include Hudson’s Bay, Roots, Winners, Starbucks, H&M, Pusateri’s, Calvin Klein, Foot Locker, Town Shoes and more. Check out the full list here.
Pre-registration for the fair is required, and all attendees are advised to bring 15+ copies of resumes and to dress for success.
Get full details about the retail job fair here.
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