Bulk food stores in Toronto
Bulk stores are a mecca of well-priced goodness for every shopper. There are bins upon bins of every food imaginable, and all for less than you’d pay at the supermarket. These are the top spots to load up on mini-gummy bears, chocolate-covered walnuts, ground coffee and more.
Johnvince Foods
555 Steeprock Dr, North York, ON M3J 2Z6Just west of Allen Road, between Finch and Sheppard, lies a 10,000 (!!) square foot space that’s designed like the most awesome video game ever. Every day is treat day at John Vince, with countless bins filled with anthropomorphized, gelatinous goodies, exotic and otherworldly spices and everything else the dictionary contains. We’ll be back.
Domino's Food Store
St Lawrence Mkt, Toronto, ON M5E 1C3St. Lawrence Market — need we say more? One of the most treasured spots in the city, the Market hosts a a ton of stores where you can eat like royalty. If you dare to venture down the stairs, you’ll be rewarded with a shop that takes all your upper-level purchases to new heights. It can be tricky to know what spices to use with that tenderloin steak you just bought, but having everything on hand means you'll never want for choice.
Karma Food Co-Operative Inc
739 Palmerston Ave, Toronto, ON M6G 2R3Owned and operated by the community, this co-op’s members had a strong desire to see quality, healthy food available for less than the price of a mortgage. To shop at this non-profit bulk store, you do have to get a membership, but it’s not like the gym: Once you see the savings available here, you’ll go all the time. And you’ll be the envy of your friends when they see what you paid for your organic food.
Casa Acoreana
67 East Main St, Welland, ON L3B 3W4There are two types of people in this world: Those who can’t understand how the world rotates without that first cup of coffee, and those who drink tea. For the former, always ensuring you’ve got a ready supply of Joe on hand is absolutely crucial, but man, sometimes you need something extra. Visit this shop, where they’ll entice you with shelves of chocolates and candies to sweeten the java deal.
Tutti Frutti
64 Kensington Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2K1Head over to Kensington Avenue, where you can stock up on more than just spices. This bulk store carries mainly dried fruits, nuts and grains, and, yes, spices too. It’s modelled more closely to Bulk Barn, with scoops, bins and baggies so you can shop with your eyes, not just your wallet. So, if you’re in the mood for spelt in your waffles or flax on your cereal, this is the place to find it.
House Of Spice
190 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2L6What is Kensington Market known for other than having the craziest, most eclectic mix of shops? Wander down Augusta, Oxford or Nassau, and you’ll feel like you’re in early 1900s New York or London. Let your nose lead the way to this bulk spice shop, where you’ll find spices of every type and measure. And, if you don’t want to accidentally go over-budget, the spices come pre-packed, sealed and priced.
