This review is primarily for Nations pineapple taro bun…read more Usually when you visit a Chinese bakery, the staple pineapple buns are: plain, red bean, custard and maybe a savoury one like BBQ pork. Hence why I was super surprised to see taro and pineapple at Nations in Hamilton. For about $1.49, if you like pineapple buns and taro, you will love this match made in heaven. Besides the pineapple taro bun, Nations is a great grocery store to have in downtown Hamilton. It's got prepped foods, produce, and lots of specialty goods. I even snagged a pack of shallot egg rolls, though unfortunately that buy was underwhelming. Pre-COVID days Nations also had a mini food court inside, which seemed fun. Not sure when that'll open up again but I'll definitely grab more than 1 pineapple taro next time I pass by!

The market is well organized and clean. The hot bar and the sushi are amazing. The sushi here is…read morebetter than some restaurants I've tried. The Fire House Roll is my absolute favourite. The bakery is pretty decent as well. You can find more exotic fruits and vegetables here but they can be very pricey. You can also find some snacks from other countries that you wouldn't normally be able to find elsewhere. The service at checkout is not the greatest. They always seem to have an attitude for no reason. But the sushi and the hit bar keeps me coming back.

Awesome little grocery store/butcher with a restaurant. Great service and fantastic prices. Meat is…read morevery good. Highly recommend

I come here everytime I'm in Hamilton. I don't know how they can keep the lunch bar open with how…read morelittle they charge for their sandwiches. You have your choice of beef, pork, meatball, or cold cut sandwiches. The most you're going to pay is $4.50 and anything you choose is delicious.They also have other options of you're not up for a sandwich, such as cabbage rolls, spaghetti, sausage, etc... If you're in the area, make sure you make this your stop for lunch, you won't be disappointed.

I love this grocery store! It's massive and has an eat in restaurant section at the front with…read moreseveral hot food options including a cafe with coffee and baked goods, pizza, hot bar, salads, noodles, soups, sandwiches - it's pretty deluxe. The store variety is pretty amazing with a huge produce section, deli, frozen foods, International, organic and pantry items. There's also a pharmacy, bulk candy and spices, home goods and family fashions from Joe Fresh. Service is always friendly and helpful. I love the playlist and always find my visits joyful. There are potted plants and flowers year round as well. My latest discovery is the frozen creamy espresso shots from the cafe - go get one now! Only $3!

I always appreciate the variety of products Fortino's offers. I also love that if I'm in a pinch…read morenot only can I stop by for groceries, but they have so many snack/meal/beverage/dessert options as well. In particular, the pizza bar's truffle and mediterranean pizzas are phenomenal!!! I find the staff working the food bars are especially kind especially at the bread bar.

I love that Food Basics actually has some prettt awesome grocery deals and for the most part,…read morepricing across the entire store is pretty fair (usually no crazy upcharging like some other grocery stores do). My only problem is that usually, when I show up to shop the deals in the flyer literally the very next morning after the flyer was released, they're often already out of stock or the only stock left is poor quality, which is really frustrating.

Ahh Food Basics. If you're a Mac student - this is where u…read morewanna shop for those sweet discounts and student exclusive discounts on Tuesdays. Take your student card. Avoid Tuesdays after 5 though; Most of the deals are already gone by then and the congestion caused by student bodies clogging up the aisles with their huge shopping carts and their indecision will make you want to gouge out your own eyeballs.

Been going to the Starsky's in Mississauga for a few years. That one is great, but this location…read moremight be actually be better. The layout is different and more logical. The prices and/or specials might be consistently lower. Their produce specials are deeply discounted. Great for those big pots of soups, stews and chowders in the cold months when you need a lot of vegetables. I find their bakery section less cluttered than the aforementioned. And the bakery clerks very friendly. Who can't be friendly around all that sweetness. Each aisle has a special on one product or another. The jarred root vegetable salads are aplenty. Hard to find European products packaged with high standards such as Pâté are in full dupp Their meat and poultry prices are reasonable as well. And to my surprise they sell Wine and Beer. I got an excellent bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon for under $15 that's cheaper than the price for the same bottle in the USA. So that's easily worth 5 stars.

Wow, tons of different international groceries here! They have amazing deli and cheese counters…read morewith a selection you would not believe. We picked up some prepared hot wings, kielbasa, and other hot sausage--and the prices are very reasonable. I liked how everything was organized well and clean. Can't wait to go back for more!

A pretty good location with lots of parking. The shelves are stocked fairly well but the store can…read morefeel a bit too crowded at times with the tight aisles. Lots of produce and organized well. Checkout is usually pretty quick.

This place is one of few stores that sells joyya and never has it in stock. What a joke of a…read morecompany and poor inventory management at best. Not to mention the terrible upkeep and cleanliness.

I dont know what has happened with Sobeys Ancaster. I have been shopping here since it opened 30 or…read moreso years ago. It's always been great until this past 6 or so months. When I get home I find rotten produce regularly. Bulb of fungus inside the parsley, i cut open bell peppers to find a rotten inside, pomegranate all Grey and black inside, today rotten brussel sprouts, see pic. These are just some. I am officially done with sobeys. I'll drive the extra miles to fortinos. Their produce is always fresh. How sad.

I bought a few items there and paid at the self-serving checkout kiosk. Since I am an…read moreenvironmentalist and decided not taking any plastic and paper bag. A staff thought I was shop-lifting and chased after me. What a racist staff!

This has become my favorite store by far! Everything in this store is either local, organic, or…read moreboth! It's not only fruits and vegetables, they make amazing "vegan" meals that you can have delivered or just pick up. They also have many Cold-Pressed Juices they make themselves, all of them filled with vegetables yet taste like fruit. They also have juice "detoxes" where they make you a bunch of juice in advance so you can drink it during the week, in the convenience of your own home or at work. I must say, everything I've eaten or drank there has not only tasted great but also made me feel healthier, including knowing I'm making a choice to put my health first in a not expensive way. It's hard for a mother of 2 boys to take care of "herself" and eat properly, Farmer Jack's made it super easy. It's almost like Jenny Craig but better because they deliver! If you are looking to make healthier choices, eat more local foods, try a juice detox, or just want to eat something really yummy, I 100% recommend Farmer Jack's! Low prices, great service and a healthier "you", how can you top that? Try it! I have no doubt you'll love it.

The best Farmacy in town! The most reasonable juicing company around! Terry is fantastic and a…read morewonderful example of youth!

I was happy to see they had a deli counter so i thought I would try it out. Purchased several…read moreitems. When I got home I found they did not give me what i ordered. Substituted something else completely. To far away to return. not going back

The service was good, the staff were nice, and helped me with what I needed. The Ambiance was nice,…read morewith the store smelling good, and looking clean during my visit. The food was exceptional, especially the Meat, albeit a bit pricey, but worth it for the food in the end. I loved their bakery they had there, as that is my go to store now, all and all, very nice.

Some very good items in produce with lots of selection. Disappointing that so many are american…read moresourced...we are NOT buying american products. As always compare prices.

Since moving back from Alberta to Hamilton, I have been looking for somewhere good to get my…read moreproduce. My dad actually introduced me to Lococo's and now I am hooked! Some items may be a little more pricey than a regular grocery store but honestly, the produce is the freshest I have ever seen. Most items are actual cheaper, or you get more for your money! I buy all of my fruits and veggie's here, and I have recently started to also buy my meats! The prices for the meats is extremely reasonable - especially for the portion sizes. Everything is very fresh. The store is well organized into sections, which makes shopping easy and for me it's a get in and get out scenario (which I love!). No one likes spending hours on end searching around a store looking for just one last items. I do wish Lococo's would carry other types of items like healthy granola bars, or peanut butter. Maybe I just haven't wandered over to that section yet? But I have asked around and those item's don't seem to exist here. I do need to go to another store to buy a few items, but I understand why Lococo's wouldn't carry them, since they are more about produce and meat and "fresh" items not packaged. Overall I am really happy to have started my shopping with Lococo's and I will definitely continue to do so. I wish there were a few more locations (I know this one is a bit newer), but I am sure in time that will come!