Kensington Fruit Market — Local services in Toronto

One of the best places for produce in the area.

I’ve been shopping here for over 5 years and they’ve consistently kept their prices reasonable, as Loblaws and other big chain grocers have increased theirs tenfold.

On top of actually affordable produce and groceries, everything is always fresh. Their seasonal selection is great too. Sometimes I don’t even know what I need for the week and their selection is so good I can plan my week on the fly.

Also, don’t disregard their front of the counter offers. Always have fresh berries, herbs, a good selection of olive oils, canned fish, pine nuts and saffron.

The owners are also extremely friendly and welcoming.

Shopping here is a very pleasant experience with an added bonus of sticking it to Loblaws and Metros of Toronto. If you live in the area, you should consider Kensington Fruit Market as your...

This market has the vibe of a place that sources their food locally, but in reality their fruits and veggies are considerably less fresh than what you can get at your regular franchise grocery store like Freshco or Loblaws. The papaya never ripens properly, the broccoli looks less green and more gross, etc. I’ve given this place a chance a few times so my observations do not come from visiting once, but over a few times.

Edit: just visited this place yet again and still left quite unimpressed with the quality of their food. I’m eating some of their fruit right now and despite it being in season and also looking ripe it...

This place is almost always fresher and less expensive than big box grocery stores. I also appreciate certain ingredients they stock (basically every vegetable) and ways of buying certain produce that they have (eg a few fresh bay leaves or red chilis in small bags, rather than a bunch that I won’t use up and will go bad). I will go out of my way to come here, which also has the perk of visiting other excellent small shops in...