Came in on Saturday to sandwich with the wife. Farmers pick is the absolute best place to get a…read moredeli cut sandwich in ottawa. When you go there's usually a line up but the team in the deli section are pretty quick. Lunch or dinner farmer pick is an amazing option for a good meal.

The best little shop in the area. Their sandwiches are absolutely fantastic, with the service being…read moresuper quick too! it's always busy in there and it makes sense because they've got a quality that no one else in the area can top. it's very convenient as I love very close by, but given that they're a smaller business do expect the prices to be a bit higher than the regular grocery store for most things. totally okay though!

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!!

A huge shout out to Catie S for telling me about this place because it is awesome! Fruits Express…read moreis a fruits and vegetables wholesaler but they are open to the public. Some things are huge bulk sizes like their gigantic bag of spring mix ($13.50) and flat of 30 eggs ($5), but some things you can buy smaller quantities like their 1 pound clamshell of strawberries ($1.75), bunch of spinach ($1.50), bundle of asparagus ($2) and 6 pack of avocados ($4). I think prices vary depending on what's in season, but prices are definitely cheaper than regular prices at grocery stores, and some things are even cheaper than grocery store sale prices. The place is a warehouse so it's industrial looking and not fancy. You'll see staff walking around with restaurant order sheets and loading orders up into a dolly and putting boxes into their trucks. It's cash only and there are no lines, no cash register, no receipts. You just find the owner (or ask anyone who works there and they'll direct you to the owner) he'll add things up in his head and give you the total. You pay him and leave with your goodies. In addition to fruits and vegetables, they have huge cans of tomato sauce too. The owner, Hassan, is super nice and friendly. We chatted a bit and I discovered that they've been open for around 5 years but just opened up to the public 2 months ago. All staff there are really nice too. One guy showed me where the bags were and another one asked me if I wanted a box to put all my stuff in. And when I left another guy asked me if I needed help loading my stuff into my car (I didn't actually buy that much but it was stuffed in a box so I guess it looked heavy (?)). Anyway, everyone was really friendly and helpful. So this place is on Canotek in an industrial strip mall. Follow the sign towards the back of the complex. There's a door marked "Fruits Express" it might be obscured by one of their delivery trucks, which was the case when I did my first lap around the building looking for this place, lol. There's lots of free parking. This place rocks! It's a bit far from my house, but is on the way to places I go to frequently, so yeah, I'll probably become a regular!

I love fruits express! It's an industrial spot that wholesales to restaurants, but who also sells…read moreto average joes like me. I have saved a ton of cash by buying produce here. Hot tip: they also sell eggs. You sacrifice some of the conveniences of the grocery store (hours, aesthetic, location) but the prices are just about half of the grocery store, so it's totally worth it. I tell all my pals to go to Fruits Express. If you can make it out to Canotek within their opening hours, there's no reason not to give them a try. Oh, and they will like you better if you bring cash ;-)

My friend and I were walking around the area. We saw Herb & Spice Shop. I'm always game checking…read moreout a grocery store that is new to me. It was also hot outside. To stop sweating buckets (more me), we headed inside to cool off. This store is small and quaint. It does cater to folks who have specific dietary needs, such as dairy-free or gluten-free products. It felt like a high-end health food store. I do mean high-end. Did you want a small carton of oat creamer for $10? You can find it here. Frankly, I loved looking at the varieties of dairy-free salad dressing. If I knew that a specific salad dressing flavour was my go-to, I'd splurge and get it here. However, I can't justify getting my usual grocery items, like fresh produce, for inflated prices when I could hit a Food Basics for much cheaper prices. I like that locals can walk to it. I just watched a news story about an area in Scarborough that saw two major supermarkets close within weeks. Locals have to take two buses and thirty minutes to get to a supermarket, which is sad. So, although pricey, you can still get your produce by walking over here. We didn't buy anything. It's the downside to being on vacation. I can't store everything that I want in a grocery store in a dinky mini fridge in my hotel room. It was fun checking out this store. If I hit the jackpot, I'd shop here every week. (284)

Herb & Spice is a small grocery store that leans to the "Health Food Store" side. I find the prices…read morereally expensive, from my assessment about 20-50% higher than at regular/chain grocery stores (like Loblaws, Metro, Food Basics, FreshCo, etc.) Even higher than other Health Food Stores that I usually go to (like Kardish and Natural Food Pantry and much higher than Healthy Planet). I personally have not found any products here that I can only get here. I think this store is good for people who live nearby and want to walk not too far to get something and can afford the higher prices. I'm all for supporting small businesses, but I'm also all for staying within my own budget. This store is in my neighbourhood, but it's actually farther from me than major grocery stores or Health Food stores, so it does not appeal to me, but it definitely serves a purpose and I can see how it appeals to other people. Street parking only.

This is the land of cheese! Forget about grocery stores! You wanna buy good cheese and all sort of…read moredairy products? This is the place for you! For veggies, I find it more difficult to buy stuff since they sell in big quantities, but if you have a big family or you wanna throw a party, then this is the spot. I like their selection of Asian products, so when I am in the mood to cook some Asian food I know I will find here what I need. This place is a great gem in the area!

Just updating to share that Bourassa has gone above and beyond the implement covid-19 safety…read moreprecautions. The last time we were there we couldn't even enter the store, you were asked to prepare your list and to give it to a staff member who would prepare it all for you. The staff are quick, friendly and are clearly taking this situation seriously and I can't tell you how much that means to us. The peace of mind of knowing that your groceries hadn't been sneezed on by a million panic shoppers was 100% worth the wait. Bonus: we were able to buy an enormous, restaurant sized bag of flour. Which is important, because all I crave is carbs now! Stay safe folks. oxo

Love the freshness. Tented. Lots of berries but pricy right…read morenow. Cash only or e-transfer. I'm a weirdo that always has a bit of cash on me.. Phew. !!! I recommend the banana bread, made fresh with maple syrup! The green onions and the huge tomatoes for $2. It'll be a frequent stop.

stopped by Dusty's to get some fresh wild blueberries on the way to the cottage - Cha Ching....corn…read morewas $7 per dozen of corn and the blueberries were about $15 for what i needed. Now they were Farm to Table for sure - the question is, your paying double to buy from those vendors.....and i'm not convinced that what I buy at Metro this time of year isn't almost as close. I know that some of the Metro stores actually work with local farmers and sell their products when they are in season.......

Ferme Lève-Tôt is a CSA - Community-Supported Agriculture - farm in the Outaouiais. They provide…read moregreat armfuls of certified organic vegetables weekly or every second week from June to October. They are also vendors at the Westboro and Wakefield farmer's markets. CSAs are a partnership between farmers (in this case, a small family farm) and the people who eat their delicious home-grown food. CSA partners (that's you and me) purchase a share at the beginning of the growing season, helping the farmers to cover expenses when they occur. Then, as vegetables ripen, CSA partners receive a share of the harvest. My neighbours and I (3 adults) shared a weekly basket last season. We were very satisfied with the quality, quantity, and variety of the produce (though the baskets were smaller at the beginning of the growing season). We are all big veggie-eaters so the new "family size" basket might have been more appropriate for us. The value of each week's basket was far in excess of the ~$30 per week price ... we would have paid more for non-organic non-local non-fresh produce at Loblaws. In addition to being "100-mile diet"-friendly, I would recommend CSAs as a great way to make connections in the community.

Amazing place they have! Store is beautiful, farm is awesome and clean great place to come with…read moreyour family, great prices, owner and his wife are very nice all the workers are friendly, over all Fobare's fruits is a great place can't complain on anything about this place lots of activities and food and a great shop to check out! I highly recommend checking out this business and taking your family and/or friends!

Was very impressed with this place upon entering. The play area was more then I expected! My two…read moreboys could have played on the big blob bouncy thing all day (ages 9&8). They also had an additional two bounce house, Tee Pees, bikes, teeter totters, play Wagon and small playground area. The greater was very friendly when we bought our entrance tickets then again as we bought our gem packages for there gold mind type activity. The prices on the gem bags varied from $5-$8. The 8 dollar bag in my opinion was huge. We got to choose our own pumpkins from the field, take a tractor ride, and go through a corn maze as well. There is just so much there! Some things I'm not even covering. I was not expecting much from the website but the place was awesome! We stayed almost 3 hours. Could have stayed longer!

A great grocery-shopping-out-of-town experience (a favorite vacay pastime). Great selection, clean…read more& varied; from prepared, fresh & canned. Saw some things we don't know about in Florida...flat cabbage, brown tomatoes, cheese curds, ethnic burger patties! Popped in after walking to True Loaf Bread Company this a.m for some fabulous artisan baked goods

We ordered takeout sushi from Farm Boy for our team lunch. Omg they tasted fresh and quite…read moredelicious. Price is also reasonable for the portion size.