Fiesta Farms is Toronto's largest independently owned grocery store and garden centre. What does that mean? It means we only have one store. But it's a big one. 'Largest' means we carry the range of products you'd expect from a chain. 'Independent' means we can choose what those products are-who makes them, where they come from, what's in them, their place in the local economy. Stuff like that. And we're pretty choosy. Partly because being choosy is good, and partly because it's good business. When we opened up over 20 years ago, we decided to focus on two things the big guys couldn't compete with: serving our local ethnic communities and supporting our local economy. Now those things are popular. And so are we! A visit to the store will let you know pretty quickly that we don't turn our nose up at anyone, but we tend to be particularly popular with folks who get more from food shopping than just a full larder.more...See more text
Organic, local, health, oh my! Toronto’s largest independently owned grocery store is brimming with grocery and specialty food items that cater to a wide variety of diets and dining restrictions. Their philosophy is to support the community with their selection of local, all-natural and organic grocery items, including a collection of hot sauces. Taste the Caribbean with Betty B’s, for instance, created by a family-owned business that has been blessing taste buds with preservative-free hot pepper sauce since 2006. Fiesta Farms also carries Toronto’s own No. 7 hot sauce.
This independent grocer neighbouring Christie Pits is about as local as it gets, and with their emphasis on organic and all-natural foods, its no wonder the market is stocked with chemical-free cleaning products and household goods to boot. Whether you’ve been searching for all-natural laundry detergent or chemical-free room sprays (lavender-scented, anyone?), you’ll find shopping for sustainable products isn’t as hard as you thought when it’s tucked right between the produce and the checkout.
Add cold brew coffee to your grocery list and stop in at one of Toronto’s most beloved independent markets, just north of Christie and Bloor. The local- and organic-loving grocer carries some of Toronto’s most mouth-watering food brands, prioritizing local businesses that produce clean eats. Healthy and alternative options like gluten-free baked goods and vegan desserts are also available, as are ethically sourced items like free-range Ontario eggs and free-run poultry and fish.