TL;DR/The Short Version: Small Pakistani, Indian and…read moreMediterranean market in Orleans. Good selection of groceries and has samosas and Indian sweets. The Long Version: This small grocery store in Orleans markets itself as a Pakistani, Indian and Mediterranean market. It just opened up in August 2025 where Istanbul Food Mart used to be on Des Epinettes. I didn't even know the Istanbul Food Mart closed, but my brother who lives in the area told me about it. And when I drove by I saw a sign with a picture of samosas and knew I had to check it out, lol. My mom loves samosas, so when I came to visit her (she also lives near the store) I asked her if she wanted to check out the store together, and of course she was game. They did indeed have samosas. The big regular type and the smaller ones made with phyllo pastry. The big ones were vegetarian and $1.50 each. The smaller ones were chicken and $0.75 each. We got a big one and 3 small ones. They also had Indian sweets such as Barfi, Ladoo, Jelebi, Gulab Jamun and Rasgulla, sold by the weight. I don't know all the names but we ended up getting 4 different types to try. You can see my photo. The store has lots of spices, sauces and mixes. As well as imported drinks and snacks (my favourite, lol). The store is neatly organized. There's also an area at the front with tables and chairs where you can sit to enjoy some food or drink. We had the chance to speak with Ali himself and he was very friendly and welcoming. He told us his plans to expand their menu. They will be selling shawarma. He's also thinking of items like samosa chaat. And maybe some fusion poutine like curry poutine, and likely regular poutine too, lol. I think if they expanded their menu, their eat-in area would be a great place to have a snack or meal. It's by the front, which is all windows, so feels like you're in a solarium. The space is very lovely, and surprisingly so since it's inside a grocery store, lol. I liked how Ali was very genuine. When my mom asked if they will be selling big meat samosas, he said she's the third person to ask him that, so they will likely do so in the future. When I asked him if they will be selling baked samosas, he said I'm the only person who's ever asked that and he thinks baked samosas will likely not sell. Lol. I appreciate honesty! And I get it, you need to sell what people will buy ;) (As an aside, my mom said to me, "Jennifer, people want to eat deep-fried delicious things, not baked healthy alternatives like you do!") Fair! Haha. Ali also told us when his sign at the corner advertising samosas was handwritten no one came in looking for samosas but after he got a sign with a picture of samosas on it people started coming in asking for samosas, lol. The samosas were delicious. The big vegetarian one was filled with potatoes, peas and spices. It was spicy! Spicier than most samosas I've had and I loved it. The flavour was also unique. It was more complex and interesting than other samosas I've had. The small samosas were also good, but pale in comparison to the big one in flavour. My parents enjoyed the Indian sweets. They were too sweet for my tastes, but I already knew this because most desserts are too sweet for my liking, lol. The one with a carrot halwa base was the least sweet and the most enjoyable to me. Anyway, I'm really excited to see how this store evolves. I'll be stopping by again with my mom to try their new items. It's in a little plaza so there's free parking in the shared parking lot with other businesses in the plaza. Review #157 (2025)

Amazing Store! the Samosas are AMAZING!!! So excited for when they start selling more food options,…read moreits going to be a great Success!!

I've never been to this location but I've been a customer since 2014. I'd see TSP at various local…read moreevents and their products at various stores around town...like Seed to Sausage. The first time I bought I bought anything from TPS were the pickled beets and fermented turnips. I recall having an issue with the turnips which was totally my fault and emailed TSP about it and they wanted to exchange the jar for me which I declined as I just wanted to confirm that the fermented turnips were still OK to eat. A lot of respect for a small business owner to do that! I normally don't love beets unless they're done well. When I come across any jars of TSP beets, I buy. They are head and shoulders my favourite product from them and I really like these more than the Farmboy ones. They go good with salads, on their own as a snack or with meals. I really enjoy all their pickled items, from the spicy carrots, turnips, beans and of course those damn delicious beets. I also enjoy the chutneys but I haven't tried the jams or marmalade yet. I realize I need to make a trip down to Seed to Sausage this weekend now. Please support TSP so I can continue my beet habit :)

From the owner: Pickled Beets Spicy Pickled Carrots…read moreRed Pepper Jelly Rhubarb Raisin Chutney Blueberry Gin Jam Sour Cherry Rose Jam and limited edition seasonal preserves

So, let me just start off by saying I am not a huge Metro fan, and it's not my grocery store of…read morechoice (I am a Farmboy girl), but it's starting to grow on me a bit more since they started carrying more vegan items that I cannot find elsewhere. If you are looking for lightlife & gusta brands, they have them here! :) Parking is great here, and its usually not that busy. The entry of the store is bright, and pretty large, but its also really packed with your produce section, bakery section, deli, prepared foods, and waaay at the back the seafood section all at the front of the store. It can get a little overwhelming, and I find myself getting in the way of the associates a lot of the time. I'm also not a huge fan of those little gates that you have to pass through when you enter the store. I find it super awkward with a stroller. I also find this store, and a lot of Metro's are not as widely stocked with brands like a lot of other grocery stores, but they have the staples. Sometimes they have some good sales here, and sometimes I find their items super overpriced. If you are used to shopping at stores like Loblaws, or Loblaws Superstore, then this store might underwhelm you. If you are into fresh produce, grandma style baked goodies and more of a farmers market/local type of vibe, then Farmboy might be the better choice. With that being said, this is one of the nicer Metro's I have been to, unlike the St. Laurent location which is now closed, and I will probably be back on occasion for my vegan products or if they are having a really good sale on a particular item.

Just bought flowers at Metro Store 100253 on Ogilvie and spent $28.25…read more I gave them as a gift to a friend; it was embarrassing! Half the flowers were wilted, the petals were falling off and many leaves were brown or rotting. The flowers are cleverly packaged so you can't tell the condition they are in. Will never buy at this store again...what a rip off! I should have gone to Loblaws, they always have fresh flowers, old flowers are sold at 50% off so you always know what you're getting! So disappointed!

We have been a few times since they opened and usually just get their fresh baked pastries. There…read morearen't many to chose from but they have all been delicious. The cookies have lots of nuts and look like 2 cookies stuck together, they aren't too sweet. I love them!

Kool Runnings is a Carribean grocery store. They sell dry goods, frozen and refrigerated items,…read moresome produce and some breads and packaged baked goods. I was thrilled to find some stuffed roti shells (dahl puri). They are from Toronto and frozen. Each pack has 3 shells and were $6. They also sell Jamaican beef patties, but they didn't have any in the warmer when I was there. From the signage, I think they are Tastee Patties. I didn't check to see if they sold frozen ones. The man working there (possibly the owner) was very nice and helped me find the roti shells. The place is small, but had good variety. It's in a strip mall with lots of free parking.

Great service / fresh food / pleasing presentation. Absolutely perfect…read more I received the Party Platter and so impressed with the freshness. No need to fuss with food when planning a get together - one less thing to worry about.

I had never heard of Good Grazes before but I saw it on my "Too Good to Go" app (which is an app…read morethat helps to prevents food wastage) so I checked them out online. Good Grazes makes charcuterie boxes and "snacking boxes." Their Too Good to Go box is a collection of their surplus perishable ingredients that were used to make regular retail boxes. I figured for $7.99, I would give them a try. Executive Summary: food was tasty and I would consider buying a regular box from them. They are located in an industrial park in Gloucester, which is not all that convenient for me. However, they are only a slight detour on my way to Orleans when I visit my parents. So one day, the stars aligned and Good Grazes had a box on Too Good to Go and the pick up time and date was convenient with when I had planned on visiting my parents. So I bought it. Except for the parking situation, the pickup was good. Staff were friendly. They handed me the box and even warned me that the silver candies were not soft and were rock hard like jawbreakers, so just to be careful not to chip a tooth, lol. I appreciated this information. As for the parking, there are limited spots and they were all taken so I had to park on the other side of the building and trudge over in the snow (which thankfully was mostly cleared off in front of the stores). Not a huge deal, but I hate the cold and snow, lol. The actual box itself was a bit random, but this is to be expected with a surplus ingredients box. However, it gave me a good idea of what can be found in regular boxes. I got a pile of salami, some cucumber and carrot sticks with ranch dip, some cantaloupe, half a strawberry, some cubes of Swiss cheese, some triangles of brie cheese, some dried apple chips, 2 maple cookies, some peanuts, some snowflake-shaped gummies, a hotdog-shaped gummy, and some aforementioned silver jawbreakers, lol. I also got some slices of baguette, a few pretzels and broken crackers, and an "instant hot chocolate in a cone" mix. Like I said, I was heading to my parents' house and my brother's family was going to be there too, and the box was a hit. The randomness was great, as the kids loved the gummies and fruits and the adults loved the meat and cheeses. The veggies were still crisp and nothing tasted rotten nor stale, despite being "leftovers." I'm so glad I found out about this business. It is not a business you would stumble upon by driving by and seeing it, as it is tucked away in an industrial park. I would definitely consider buying a regular box from them either for myself or as a gift.

I love this place. When I feel like eating merguez or a greek salad or need to buy spices or…read morecouscous at a reasonable price, and even for certain fresh vegetable, this is my go-to place. Wandering through the store and seeing products from all over the Mediterranean is like taking a little culinary cruise. The staff is also always friendly.

Zaatar and cheese pie with lemon and spice PLEASE…read more Prices have gone up over the last year but quality remains. Always greeted by the nice aunties in the hot food section. Shukran ya habibi

What an arrogant store!!! This store needs to improve their customer service and staff attitude…read moreoverall towards customers. Buy ridiculously overpriced items at your own risks!! This store should review their no return policies on clearly sealed unopened items. This store is not worth the price!

Super fancy store.. from the front looks very elegant and so does the inside! It smelled like…read morestring cheese once we entered but then u get used to it! They carry different local brands all us eat one roof.. bread from maman clafoutis , macaroons from quelque chose , and so on.. so it's nice but expensive.. I'm hoping post Covid they will have a spot to sit and enjoy a treat or coffee because it's a very nice space!