The best bulk food stores in Toronto are your local emporiums for loose nuts, dried fruit, herbs, coffee and spices, priced by weight and affordably at that. There are plenty of indie bulk shops for your pantry needs.
LessIt's hard to think of an item that's not for sale at this sprawling North York warehouse. Whether you're cooking for a crowd, or want to sample something new, it's likely you’ll find what you need among the thousands of products on offer.
Spices and herbs may be the top sellers at this family-run Kensington Market store, but customers also pop in for bulk nuts, dried fruit, coffee, tea and other staples. Having trouble tracking down an ingredient elsewhere? It's likely you'll find it at this crammed little spot.
The team behind this Canadian chain knows what we want to eat — and for how much. Clean and organized, its multitude of locations (including in Liberty Village, the Annex and Greektown) cater to customers with bins brimming with candied fruits and nuts, flours, cereals, chocolate, and a surprising number of herbs, spices, teas and treats.
Customers beeline to this mini-chain, (with locations on the Danforth and in Bloorcourt) for bulk items, select groceries and cleaning products. A wide variety of eco-friendly and vegan options round out the significant stock.
Pull yourself away from the St. Lawrence Market's other attractions, and find an abundance of must-haves at this family-run shop. Founded by Italian immigrants, it's no surprise that the offerings run from customary dried fruits and nuts to more unusual imports, like tinned tomatoes, chocolates and grassy, rich olive oils.
Bulk shopping goes upscale at this cute, zero-waste Roncesvalles Village spot. Here, customers find bins stocked with locally-sourced goods alongside kombucha and maple syrup taps, personal care items, household essentials, and more. Loaded up on organic, sustainable options, you'll feel significantly more saintly.
There's more to this Bloordale Village spot than the obvious, though the team does stock nuts in abundance. Customers pick and choose from a wealth of health products, fresh ingredients and local goodies, with stock rotating often enough to make repeat visits a must.
This North York shop gives customers first-hand access to Trupti's spice blends, flours, snacks, rice and substantial number of additional products. Plan ahead because you won't leave empty-handed.
Few spots (if any) offer the range of dried fruits and nuts found at this Iranian market, with several locations (including in Thornhill and North York). Stop by for essentials, then surrender to the call of traditional pastries, imported honey, candies, snacks and boxes of treats too beautiful to give away.