I went to the Mayrand opening on its first day. This store now replaces the Sears in the Champlain Mail in Brossard. A great addition to the neighborhood! I am used to the one in Anjou which is a bit bigger but has the same concept. This is a restaurant supply/grocery store that is open to the public, similarly to Costco, but no membership required.
Come here to buy speciality foods in bulk packages along with numerous cooking accesories. If you've ever dreamed of having your own meat grinder, deli slicer, or the biggest mixing bowls, cutting boards and tools just like you would find in a professional kitchen, then Mayrand will deliver a fun experience.
There is a much bigger selection of produce compared to Costco, however the prices tend to be on the higher side. Look out for specials and in-house products, such as meat and seafood. I highly recommend the fresh sausages for example, they come in a variety of flavors not just your plain "Italian" or "Honey Garlic". SO delicious and perfect for the BBQ.
Also love the cheese selection, there are so many varieties, just like at a specialty fromagerie.
The frozen food selection is probably the most disappointing part of the store- There really isn't much and all the boxes are plain, lacking signage and visuals so it's hard to sort through. I was looking for a big amount of frozen beef burger patties and didn't see any.
Note this store has a small cafe/counter where you can order prepared lunches and sandwiches, which is a neat concept if you want to eat on the spot, or while you're shopping in the mall.
As with all things new, everything looks nice and modern - suprisingly on opening day and with the COVID situation, the lines were short and all the staff was efficient. read more