organic grocery stores in toronto

The Best Organic Grocery Stores in Toronto

The best organic grocery stores in Toronto are specialty markets stocked to the brim with the organic bits and bobs you can't live without. Whether you need pesticide-free produce or products made without artificial ingredients you can't pronounce, you'll find them at these spots.

Here are the best organic grocery stores in Toronto.


Essence of Life Organics
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Essence of Life Organics

A Kensington Market staple, this store has been supplying regulars with top-quality organic products since 1997. From natural health supplements to zero-waste home and self-care goodies, this one-stop shop makes light work of stocking your entire home.

Big Carrot
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Big Carrot

This store's two locations (on the Danforth and in the Beaches) are must-visits for products that are organic, local, non-GMO and sustainable. Customers will find a wealth of seasonal organic ingredients in the stores' grocery, produce and bulk sections, with delicious ready-made meals for days when you can't fathom cooking.


Organic Garage Liberty Village
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Organic Garage Liberty Village

Offering healthy food for less, it's no surprise this chain's two Toronto locations (in Liberty Village and the Stockyards District) are always bustling. Produce here is 100% certified organic and weekly specials mean your fridge need never get boring.

Fiesta Farms
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Fiesta Farms

Peddling organic foods since before they were the height of fashion, this Christie Street spot offers a cornucopia of seasonal finds. Beyond organic fruit and veg, customers will find shelves stocked with a who's who of artisanal, local, sustainable, and ethical ingredients.


Healthy Planet Danforth
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Healthy Planet Danforth

With more than 30 locations (including in Yonge & Dundas, Scarborough and North York) getting your hands on this chain's abundance of organic offerings is rarely a problem. In-house kitchens in its newest stores mean there are plenty of grab-and-go items to ensure you eat well, even when you're short on time.


The Sweet Potato
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The Sweet Potato

Affordable natural foods have helped this company expand on its original Junction location with a second one in Leaside. Offering a year-round selection of local, certified organic produce, the full-service store also has a solid selection of vegan groceries, ethically-sourced meat and fish, and pre-made dishes, including options for those with dietary sensitivities.

Raise the Root
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Raise the Root

When your body screams out for 100% organic seasonal produce, this cozy Leslieville store can capably answer the call. Visit often to shop the ever-changing selection of enticing items from local farmers, foragers, and entrepreneurs.


Qi Natural Food
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Qi Natural Food

This store does a brisk business in the Annex, on Eglinton West, and online with its all-organic produce and catalogue of high-quality natural health products. Competitive prices and a 7-day work week have made it a popular local stop.

Karma Co-Op
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Karma Co-Op

If eating fresh organic produce sourced from local farms is the goal, you'll want to join the group who own this democratically-run shop in the Annex. Everything on offer is fair trade, sustainable, low-to-zero waste, high-quality, and certain to make you swell with pride at your stellar life choices.

Lead photo by

Hector Vasquez at The Big Carrot


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