Places to Shop & Eat
HEALTH FOOD STORES
| No | Name | Address | Contact | $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 Life Natural Foods | 257 Augusta Avenue (Kensington Market) | 416-591-6800 | $ |
| 2 | Ambrosia Natural Foods | 55 Doncaster Ave. (Steels/Yonge) | 905-881-7811 | $ |
| 3 | Baldwin Naturals | 20 Baldwin St. (College/University) | 416-979-1777 | |
| 4 | The Big Carrot | 348 Danforth Avenue | 416-466-8432 | $$$ |
| 5 | Evergreen Natural Foods | 513 St.Clair Ave. W. (St.Clair/Bathurst) | 416-536-2932 | $ |
| 6 | Fiesta Farms | 200 Christie Street (South of Dupont) | 416-537-1235 | $$ |
| 7 | Four Seasons Natural Food and Health Products | 2837 Dundas St. W. | 416-769-2931 | |
| 8 | The Healthy Butcher | 565 Queen West (at Denison) | 416-674-2642 | |
| 9 | Healthy Planet | 588 Sheppard Ave. West (Bathurst/Sheppard) | 416-398-2444 | $ |
| 10 | Herbes Herbs | 556 Queen St. West | 416-504-5755 | $ |
| 11 | Karma Cooperative | 739 Palmerston Avenue | 416-534-1470 | $ |
| 12 | Multiple Organics | 1545 Dundas Street West | 647-435-5340 | |
| 13 | Noah’s Natural Foods | Many Locations | 416-488-0904 | $$$ |
| 14 | Organic Abundance | 3066 Bloor Street West | 416-234-5258 | $$$ |
| 15 | Organic Boutique Inc. | 970 Queen Street West | 416-536-3851 | $$$ |
| 16 | Organic Oven | 3189 Yonge St. (Yonge/Lawerence) | 416-489-7777 | $$ |
| 17 | Qi Natural | 710 Bloor Street West (Bloor/Christie) | 416-539-0459 | $ |
| 18 | Rosedale General Store | 1075 Yonge St. (Summerhill Station) | 416-927-0359 | $$$ |
| 19 | Sunshine Natural Foods | 942 College Street (at Ossington) | 416-533-9582 | $$ |
| 20 | t-buds | 3343 Yonge St. (Yonge/Lawerence) | 647-452-3624 | $$$ |
| 21 | The Tea Leaf | 2901 Baview Avenue (Baview Village) | 416-227-2276 | |
| 22 | Thuna Herbals | 298 Danforth Avenue (Chester/Danforth) | 416-465-3366 | $$$ |
| 23 | Tutti Frutti | 64 Kensington Avenue | 416-593-9281 | |
| 24 | Whole Foods Market | 37 Avenue Road (Yorkville) | 416-944-0500 | $$$ |
| 25 | Whole Foods Market | 87 Avenue Road (Hazelton Lanes) | 416-944-0500 | $$$ |
Note: $ = reasonable prices, $$$ = expensive side
You can find any health food store near you at www.eatwellguide.org by simply entering your postal code.
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PHARMACIES
| No | Name | Address | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Haber’s Pharmacy | 1584 Bathurst St. | 416-656-9800 |
| 2 | Pace Pharmacy | 14 Isabella St. | 416-515-7223 |
| 3 | Smith’s Pharmacy | 3463 Yonge St. | 416-488-2600 |
| 4 | York Downs Pharmacy | 3910 Bathurst St. | 416-633-2244 |
TORONTO FARMER’S MARKETS
| No | Name | Address | Timings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Annex/Bloor-Borden Farmers’ Market | Lippincott St. (south of Bloor) | Wednesdays 3 PM to 7 PM |
| 2 | AppleTree Market Y/R | 200 Eglinton Ave. West | Thursdays 3 PM to 7 PM |
| 3 | BirchCliff Village Farmers’ Market | 1512 Kingston Rd. | Fridays 2 PM to 7 PM |
| 4 | Brick Works Farmers’ Market | 550 Bayview Ave. (Bayview extension) | Saturdays 8 AM to 2 PM |
| 5 | Distillery District Farmers’ Market | 55 Mill St. | Sundays 10 AM to 6 PM |
| 6 | Dufferin Grove Organic Market Y/R | 873 Dufferin St. (in park opposite mall) | Thursdays 3 PM to 7 PM |
| 7 | East Lynn Farmers’ Market | Woodbine & Danforth Aves. | Thursdays 3 PM to 7 PM |
| 8 | East York Civic Centre Farmers’ Market | 850 Coxwell Ave. | Tuesdays 9 AM to 2 PM |
| 10 | Etobicoke Civic Centre Farmers’ Market | 399 The West Mall | Saturdays 8 AM to 2 PM |
| 11 | Green Barn Farmers’ Market Y/R | 601 Christie St. (South of St. Clair) | Saturdays 9 AM to NOON |
| 12 | Liberty Village Farmers’ Market | Corner of Liberty St. & Atlantic Ave. | Sundays 9 AM to 2 PM |
| 13 | Metro Hall Farmers’ Market | 55 John St., near King St. | Thursdays 8 AM to 2 PM |
| 14 | North York Civic Centre Farmers’ Market | 5100 Yonge St. (Mel Lastman Square) | Thursdays 8 AM to 2 PM |
| 15 | Riverdale Farm Farmers’ Market | 201 Winchester St. | Tuesdays 3 PM to 7 PM |
| 16 | St. Andrew’s Farmers’ Market | Maud St. at Adelaide St. W. | Saturdays 9 AM to 1 PM |
| 17 | St. Lawrence Market North Y/R | 92 Front St. E. at Jarvis | Saturdays 5 AM to 2 PM |
| 18 | Sherway Gardens Farmers’ Market | Hwy 427 & The Queensway (North lot) | Fridays 8 AM to 2 PM |
| 19 | Sick Kids Hospital Farmers’ Market | 555 University Ave. | Tuesdays 9 AM to 2 PM |
| 20 | Sorauren Park Farmers’ Market | Sorauren Ave. (South of Dundas) | Mondays 3 PM to 7 PM |
| 21 | Stonegate Farmers’ Market | 194 Park Lawn Rd. | Tuesdays 4 PM to 7 PM |
| 22 | Sunshine Garden Farmers’ Market | 1001 Queen St. West (CAMH) | Mondays & Thursdays,10 AM to 11:30 AM |
| 23 | Toronto City Hall Farmers’ Market | 100 Queen St. West (Nathan Phillips Square) | Wednesdays 10 AM to 2:30 PM |
| 24 | Trinity Bellwoods Farmers’ Market | Trinity Bellwoods Park (Dundas & Shaw Sts.) | Tuesdays 3 PM to 7 PM |
| 25 | Weston Farmers’ Market | GO Train parking lot, John St. (Weston Rd. & Lawrence Ave. W.) | Saturdays 7 AM to 2 PM |
| 26 | Withrow Park Farmers’ Market | 725 Logan Ave. | Saturdays 9 AM to 1 PM |
DELIVERY SERVICES
| No | Name | Website | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Front Door Organics | www.frontdoororganics.com | 416-201-3000 |
| 2 | Hearth to Home | www.hearthtohome.ca | 416-656-0023 |
| 3 | Wanigan Fruits and Vegetables | www.wanigan.com | 1-877-926-4426 |
| 4 | WOW Foods | www.mywowbox.com | 1-877-926-4426 |
VEGETARIAN/ VEGAN RESTAURANTS
Click here for a great list of vegetarian restaurants on the “2008 Vegetarian Directory”.
Click here for vegan and vegetarian selection of whole grain pizzas.
TIPS WHEN EATING OUT
- Ask for oil and vinegar instead of other dressings with your salad.
- Order your fish or chicken grilled, baked or steamed.
- Ask for sauces on the side so you can control the portions.
- Don’t be afraid to ask for a doggy bag. Most portions are 2-3 size the recommended servings sizes, especially when it comes to steak, pizza and pasta.
- Share a few dishes with friends so your meals are more balanced. For example, order one pasta dish, one salad and one fish dish and share all three.
- Try Indian, Thai, Mexican, Japanese, Moroccan and Ethiopian Restaurants as their options are generally healthier than generic restaurants, having smaller portions and more vegetarian options.
- Buffets can be great since you can control your portion sizes and eat a wide variety of foods, especially if their is a salad bar. On the other hand if you can’t control the quantity you eat best to stay away from them.
- As for olive oil and balsamic vinegar, salt, pepper, lemons and/or other condiments to make your own sauces.
- Dip your fork into dressing on the side with each mouthful rather than pouring it on your salad.
