It's funny that just over a decade ago many Asian immigrant families had to plan their grocery trips weeks in advance or car pool together to travel to the different parts of the city just to get familiar spices and produce from their home countries. Now that the demographics have shifted heavily towards suburban life, many independent supermarkets like India Foodland have sprung up across the GTA catering to the needs of the immigrant population that many large grocery chains simply cannot.
India Foodland is one of those places that is never empty. From the moment they open their doors to closing time there is a line up at the cashier. I originally came here because they opened right around the corner from my family home and my parents were delighted that they had access to so many spices and fruits that they ate as kids back in the home country. Since then IFL has grown into a business hub attraction, with multiple small take out restaurants thriving next door thanks to the number of customers IFL brings. IFL itself serves hot food and sweets for take out as well.
If you live in the Brampton or Mississauga area, IFL is a must stop shop for all your Indian spices and imported exotic fruits and vegetables. Please don't be discouraged by the long line ups, that is just a sign of how popular they are in the community. Plus their products are significantly cheaper and more affordable than their local big industry competition. read more