Voted NOW Toronto’s ‘Best Organic Food Store‘ multiple years in a row, as well as NOW’s ‘Best Local Grocery Store‘, Fiesta Farms is no longer the community secret it once was. Torontonians are coming from all over the City to explore this family-run indie grocer (& garden centre!)
Why do we love it? Despite being independent and family-owned, they carry a wide selection of Canadian organic, vegan, and gluten-free products, as well as fresh local produce that’s the bee knees! And while many specialty grocers carry such items… they’re less expensive here! And you feel like you’re doing a good thing, supporting your friends and neighbours.
Fiesta is one of Toronto’s largest independently owned grocers, and they focus on locally grown produce and Canadian-made products. They lean toward organic products, and given that Toronto is such a melting pot of cultures, Fiesta offers a plethora of ingredients that go into many different ethnic cuisines.
I love this quote from their website:
“Largest means we carry the range of products you’d expect from a chain. “Independent” means we can choose what those products are-who makes them, where they come from, what’s in them, their place in the local economy. Stuff like that. … And we’re pretty choosy.”
A visit to the store will let you know pretty quickly that we don’t turn our nose up at anyone, but we tend to be particularly popular with folks who get more from food shopping than just a full larder. As it turns out, food matters to a lot of people for a lot of different reasons.
We help them celebrate those reasons by making organic, local, ethical, ethnic, healthy, gourmet, artisan and traditional fare accessible. We’ve got lots of it. We keep the prices for it all reasonable. And we sell it without the pomp. We wouldn’t know how to pull off pomp if the Queen were coming to pick up a Fenwood Farms chicken.”
But, of course, there are some less healthy treats too… 😉
They’ve built up a strong following of dedicated customers who leave comments the ones below, noting everything from the quality products to the staff, to the music!
“Fiesta’s produce is the best around, hands down. Family travelling in from Vancouver comment on how lucky we are every time they visit.”
“I can’t believe how hard you are working on our behalf and your delivery service!!! The best.”
“Captain Russo has been stocking the shelves for years … he knows where everything is in the store … he helped me get Tikka Masala yesterday (aisle six). I want to be his friend.”
“I constantly have to stop myself from dancing down the aisles at Fiesta Farms. They play the greatest music. Has anyone else noticed?”
Even the local farmers love their partnership with Fiesta:
“Thank you Fiesta Farms! Your support means the Here’s hoping the season finishes as well as it began! “
I’m a huge house plant lover, and I like to keep my home green throughout the year. In the Spring and Summer months, their garden centre – the aptly named Fiesta Gardens – is overflowing!
And yet one more reason I love Fiesta Farms? They support the local commuity. I love goibg to outdoor movies in Toronto in the summer; I’ve enjoyed classics like Best in Show and Amelie alongside Legally Blonde and Mean Girls! Bring a blanket, a pillow and bottle of wine and you’re gold! Fiesta gives back to organizations like the Toronto Outdoor Picture Show – and provides snacks!
If you want something for healthy snacking… come here.
If you’re searching for an obscure ingredient for a new dish…. come here.
If you have specific dietary requirements…. come here.
If you want to support local purveyors and our food economy…. come here!
200 Christie St. Toronto M6G 3B6
(416) 537-1235
*All photos courtesy of Fiesta Farms social media. With thanks!
Festa is just a short stroll from our new listing on Hallam Street in Dovercourt Village! How awesome would it be to feel good about the food choices you make when running your weekly errands?
We call it: A Fantastic Flex House In Dovercourt Village
We’re delighted to introduce you to this charming Flex House nestled on a 21 x 118 foot lot with laneway access to a quaint 2-car garage (plus it has approval for an as-of-right laneway dwelling!) Constructed in 1910 with a later 2-storey extension built on the rear of this dwelling, this residence possesses oodles of curb appeal.
Offering an intelligent flexible space plan, this property can be used in its current iteration as two 2-bedroom suites, or easily converted into a 3+1 bed, 2 bath residence with a main floor family room. Need more space? This property has the as-of-right approvals for a 2-storey laneway dwelling of about 1350 square feet! Well-situated, well-proportioned, and welcoming, this residence is an ideal opportunity!
If you’re interested in booking a private viewing, it would be our pleasure!
Contact James Ormston (james@urbaneer.com) or Steven Fudge (steve@urbaneer.com), okay?
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