Top 5 Filipino Grocery Stores in the Greater Toronto Area
Moving to another country comes with quite a few culture shocks. One major difference between Canada and many Asian countries is the cuisine. Immigrants from the Philippines, India, Malaysia, and other neighboring countries are likely used to eating food that is very different than what they will find in their new home.
Since the different diets are influenced by local ingredients and recipes are built around popular local spices, immigrants may have a hard time finding the products you need to cook traditional meals and regular Canadian grocery stores.
In this post, we’re going to cover the top 5 Filipino grocery stores in the greater Toronto area. The stores on this list range from small corner stores to markets with restaurants and dining areas.
1. Coco Banana Pinoy Food & Variety Store
Reviewers on Yelp speak very highly of Coco Banana Pinoy.
Address
248 Steeles Ave W, Thornhill ON L4J 5R4, Canada
Phone Number
+1 905-370-1856
Website
https://www.facebook.com/CocoBanana248
Delivery
You can have food and groceries delivered from Coco Banana Pinoy on UberEats.
Prepared Food
Coco Banana Pinoy offers a small selection of prepared food that you can order for takeout or dine-in. Reviewers recommend the chicken spring rolls.
2. Philippine Oriental Food Market
Philippine Oriental Food Market is a small grocery store loaded with products from the Philipines and other Asian countries, and it is known for its reasonable prices and friendly staff.
This store includes a small restaurant section, so you can also swing by for a bite to eat.
Address
1033 Gerrard St E Toronto, ON M4M 1Z6, Canada
Phone Number
+1 416-466-6938
Website
https://www.yelp.com/biz/western-union-philippine-oriental-food-market-toronto
Delivery
There is no delivery at Philippine Oriental Food Market.
Prepared Food
Philippine Oriental Food Market offers a selection of prepared lunch foods.
3. Filipino n Toronto
Filipino n Toronto is a small convenience store that sells groceries and prepared food.
Address
1859 Eglinton Ave W York, ON M6E 2J3, Canada
Phone Number
+1 416-780-0015
Website
https://pinoytownhall.com/city/toronto/listing/filipino-n-toronto/
Delivery
Filipino n Toronto does not offer delivery.
Prepared Food
Filipino n Toronto has prepared food available for takeout.
4. Marcy Fine Foods
Marcy Fine Foods is a grocery store that sells a variety of Filipino products. They also serve prepared dishes.
Locals rave about the reasonable prices and delicious options at Marcy Fine Foods. Marcy’s is particularly well known for its BBQ meals, including their spiced ribs and BBQ chicken.
Address
2064 Sheppard Ave E North York, ON M2J 5B3, Canada
Phone Number
+1 416-499-4850
Website
https://www.yelp.com/biz/marcy-fine-foods-north-york-2
Delivery
Marcy Fine Foods does not offer delivery at this time.
Prepared Food
Marcy Fine Foods serves a variety of prepared foods. Food is served cafeteria-style.
5. Philippine Variety Store
Philippine Variety Store is a Filipino-owned convenience store. Reviewers on Google have left remarks about how friendly and accommodating the owner and staff at the Philippine Variety Store are.
Address
240 Wellesley St E Toronto, ON M4X 1G5, Canada
Phone Number
+1 416-968-0330
Website
https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-philippine-variety-store-toronto
Delivery
There is no delivery available from the Phillippine Variety Store.
Prepared Food
Philippine Variety Store does not offer prepared food for dine-in or takeout.
Final Thoughts
Finding a restaurant that sells products from your native country is great, especially when you’re feeling a bit homesick and looking for some nostalgia.
Each of these grocery stores and markets offers the snacks, ingredients, and meals that Filipinos in the Greater Toronto area need for a little slice of home.
If you are looking for a specific product or brand, we recommend calling ahead to the store that you plan to go to since there are currently some shortages due to COVID-related importing delays.
We hope you find a store on this list that stocks all of your favorite Filipino foods!
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