The European Pantry
Cheese, bread, olive oil, chocolate, deli meats—y’know, the things they do better in Europe—plus loads of other groceries, and prepared take-away foods. 6516 Chebucto Road
Ca-Hoa Grocery
For 40-plus years this huge, family-run Asian grocery has been providing dishes, fresh veg and hard-to-find packaged goods and sauces.
5483 Victoria Road
The Carrot
A friendly, neighbourhood, locally minded co-op grocer that’s all about getting fresh food to north-enders for affordable prices.
2063 Gottingen Street
Local Source
Nova Scotian grown, produced, baked and packaged everything. This shop celebrates the local on every shelf and shares a space with Afishionado, a sustainable fishmonger.
2530 Agricola Street
Mid East Food Centre
One of the north end’s most underrated take-out or eat-in lunch spots is the place for Middle Eastern groceries—rices, spices, olives and fresh baked pita.
2595 Agricola Street
Cafe Aroma Latino
Next to this delicious cafe you’ll find herbs, spices, sauces and canned goods from Latin and South America. And your local source of Inca Kola!
5780 North Street
Indian Groceries
Better known to some as 220 Volts, this store boasts bulk spices (so many spices), curry pastes, grains, legumes and sweets, plus beauty products for your hair and bod.
2585 Robie Street
Yummy Deli
The Fairview grocer focusses on Russian, Polish and Ukrainian delicacies, both packaged and frozen, as well as take-away eats from its catering side. Pierogie heaven. 3647 Dutch Village Road
Tian Phat
One of the best Asian groceries is packed to the rafters with Vietnamese, Chinese, Thai
and Korean ingredients—noodles, spices, meat, fishs, tofu, candy and dim sum.
209 Bedford Highway
Farmers’ markets
Your new Saturday
morning ritual.
Seaport Farmers’ Market, 1209 Marginal Road
Historic Farmers’ Market, 1496 Lower Water Street Alderney Landing
Farmers’ Market,
2 Ochterloney Street Forum Farmers’ Market,
2901 Windsor Street
Organic Earth Market
A family-run health food store that has gluten-free, vegan, organic diets in mind. Also home to eco-friendly cleaning and beauty supplies, and grocery delivery.
6487 Quinpool Road
Nature’s Cove
A local and organic focussed shop that brings in veggies, meats, frozen and fresh baked goods from the farmers and producers in your figurative backyard.
364 Bedford Highway