Danforth grocery stores to call your own
Next time you’re preparing your weekly grocery list, take a break from the big box stores and visit one of these spots instead. They all focus on fostering a sense of community, offering an extra level of personal service, and all the selection you could ever need.
The Big Carrot Wholistic Dispensary
320 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 1N8It’s been a neighbourhood landmark since 1983, having cemented its reputation as the best place in the city to stock up on super-healthy foods. Although it looks small from the outside, the spacious interior is warmly decorated with hardwood floors, picture-perfect produce displays and contemporary light fixtures. There’s a great selection in all food groups, whether you’re browsing the prepared section or going all-organic. Ask about the points-based rewards card for extra savings.
Masellis Supermarket
906 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4J 1L9This family-run grocery contains everything you need to create your favourite Italian meal, with a great selection of pastas, cured meats and cheeses. Many of the products are imported from Italy, while some, like the prosciutto, are made in-store. Prices are quite reasonable and competitive with the chain supermarkets, on both regular and sale items. Stop by the produce department for farm-fresh fruits and vegetables.
Jerry's Supermarket
1398 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4J 1M9It’s a one-stop shopping destination with a wickedly awesome selection of meats, produce, pastas, sauces, frozen goods, snacks and more. While the size of the store precludes it from carrying every variety of each product, there’s ample and high quality selection in every category. The dry pasta and meat departments are the most impressive, with an entire wall of the former and a pro butcher manning the latter.
Davidson's Valu-mart Toronto
985 Woodbine Ave, Toronto, ON M4C 4B8Once you’re inside, you’ll know what it feels like to be the contents of Mary Poppins’ shopping bag. No matter how many times you visit, you’ll still wonder how they manage to pack so much merchandise onto the shelves. There’s nothing to dislike about this store – the cashiers are incredibly fast, they’re open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily and it’s mere steps from Woodbine Station. The staff will make you feel like family.
Healthy Planet Danforth Store
568 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 1R1What you put into your body can make a huge difference to your quality of life but you can’t help but feel that some grocers take advantage of our urge to eat healthier food. Healthy Planet comes to the rescue by selling reasonably-priced goods and posting regular specials. If you need a quick pick-me-up before filling your cart, visit their espresso station or juice bar.
Strictly Bulk
638 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 1R3It’s sound math that buying in bulk is a fantastic way to save money, and by shopping here you can control the exact quantity you need. Stock your pantry with nuts, grains, snacks, spices and baking supplies and go to bed knowing you’re prepared for the zombie apocalypse. In addition to the bulk bins, you can find packaged goods like peanut butter, cleaning products, noodles and more. The best part is the competitive prices.
