I love an amazing grocery store, especially when you least expect it.
I realized after doing my usual grocery shopping on Saturday that I completely forgot to get turnips. I was looking forward to making a homemade version of zuppa Toscana (it's cheaper to make it myself than to drive across the border to Buffalo to get myself in a Olive Garden). This recipe called for swapping out the potatoes for turnips.
After having a late lunch at Church's Chicken, I looked around the plaza and found Longo's. Perfect!
This Longo's is now my favourite one. I was blown away at the variety of tortillas, roti, and chapatti in this store. The florist section may look small, but it's mighty in quality. I loved the orchids and succulents.
Felix and Norton's in a cookie store in Markham. You can get their product in the frozen section and bake them. Yes!
I found my turnips. I was pleasantly surprised that they were already peeled and cubed. I like a good supermarket shortcut. I got what I needed and was happy.
The produce section is nicely organized. Everything is incredibly fresh. Staff seems to have taken great pride and care of this section. The hot food and salad bar areas looked wonderful. I loved the variety of items to cater any finicky eater.
The beer section has quite the selection of beer, ciders, and more. I also loved the dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegetarian products. I was highly impressed with everything I saw, including Oh, Canada! M&M's candies. Yay!
The cashier who helped check me out was exceptionally polite and friendly. I tend to shop at my local Longo's in Markham. The customer service is pretty good there, but it seems mediocre compared to my experience at this Longo's.
I love this store. It was one of those finds where I thought that I'd go in, come out, and wouldn't think much of it. This Longo's is a hidden gem in Brampton. I'm glad that I dropped by.
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