Foodies in Toronto are not limited to large grocery chains for ingredients. We're fortunate to have a wealth of specialty food markets to choose from in neighbourhoods across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). From the very small to the very large, here are just a few of our recommended favourites.
Produce & Grocery
Ponesse Foods
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- Toronto
Ponesse Foods has been a mainstay of Toronto’s famous St. Lawrence Market for years. We never fail to pop by to stock up on their exceptional produce. And their price point for quality is fabulous!
St. Lawrence Market
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- Downtown, Toronto
St. Lawrence Market is iconic for a reason. Fantastic selection and quality from various vendors; take your time and explore. We never leave disappointed.
Gold City Fruit Market
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- Bloorcourt, Toronto
Gold City is a neighbourhood gem. These folks punch way above their weight for quality and selection of fabulous fruit. Also a solid selection of Asian cuisine vegetables.
Carload Food Market
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- Bloor West Village, Toronto
Carload Food Market is one of Toronto’s best small neighbourhood markets. It’s a great source for fresh, local fruit and veggies as well as high quality dairy and specialty goodies.
Butchers & Fish Mongers
Mike’s Fish Market
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- Toronto
Mike’s is a St. Lawrence Market mainstay. They offer some of the best fresh (and fresh from frozen) seafood in Toronto. If you’re looking for scallops, shrimp or tuna this is the place to go.
Gasparro’s Meat Market
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- Bloorcourt, Toronto
Gasparro’s has a long history of serving up high quality, grain-fed and Ontario-raised lamb, beef and chicken. We’re lamb fanatics, and can vouch: Gasparro’s lamb rocks!
Osler Fish Market
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- Junction Triangle, Toronto
Osler caters to Portuguese restaurants and families, so you can trust that they know seafood. Outstanding selection, quality fish, great service and reasonable prices has made them a west end go-to for years.
Nosso Tahlo
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- Bloorcourt, Toronto
Nosso Tahlo consistently provides high quality meats at affordable prices. Their beef and pork are particularly outstanding. You can pay more for less elsewhere, but why?
St. Lawrence Market
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- Downtown, Toronto
St. Lawrence Market is iconic for a reason. Fantastic selection and quality from various vendors; take your time and explore. We never leave disappointed.
Asian
Sanko Trading Co.
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- Queen West, Toronto
Sanko packs a lot of superb Japanese food and merchandise into a small space. Japanese meats and fish, dry goods, condiments, unique sweets, and the best Onigiri in Toronto.
PAT Central
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- Koreatown, Toronto
PAT Central is a Koreatown mainstay. This medium size general grocer is a go-to for traditional Korean foods, Japanese items, great meats and frozen dim sum too!
Floor Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
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- Downtown Chinatown, Toronto
Floor Fresh is a large, bustling market on Spadina Ave. An adventurous foodie paradise, there is no end to the exotica that can be found if you’re patient and a bit bold!
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