Prepared food and meals in Toronto are a blessing whether you're gearing up for a picnic or are just too tired to cook after a long day at work. Leave the prep work to the professionals and stock up on complete meals that require minimal effort.
Here's where to find the top prepared food in Toronto by neighbourhood.
Annex
Chabichou is primarily a cheese shop, but in addition to hunks of brie the store stocks a freezer with ready-to-reheat meals, including soups, stews, and mac 'n cheese.
Beaches
The selection at Meat on the Beach is always in flux, but expect an array of rotisserie-cooked meats, salads and sides as well as entrées that just need to be reheated.
Bloorcourt
Popbox MicroMrkt is an upmarket bodega where display cases are filled with fresh baked goods, sandwiches, salads, dips and assorted snacks.
Cabbagetown
The Epicure Shop has been a fixture since the '80s. The independent grocery is a go-to spot for local meats and cheeses, and prepared foods like soups, sandwiches and baked goods.
There's a huge amount of made-to-order food available at The Big Carrot. Photo by Hector Vasquez.
Danforth
The vegetarian deli counter at The Big Carrot is an excellent source for ready-to-eat fare. The organic salads, grains and pastas sold by weight are perfect for nights when you don't want to cook.
Dundas West
Vegetarian take out counter Veghed will whip you up something fresh in a pinch. It's also stocked with a few pantry staples and ready-to-reheat soup in flavours like smoked squash and wild mushroom that just need to be reheated.
Eglinton West
Nortown Foods is a Jewish-style (though not Kosher) grocer that's been serving Toronto for more than 50 years. In addition to groceries the shop has a large selection of meat, fish and prepared foods available daily.
Etobicoke
Saks Food Hall by Pusateri's at Sherway Gardens is a 18,500 square foot gourmet grocer stocked at every turn with gourmet ingredients, artisanal products, prepared foods, and food stations.
Cobb salad, sweet and sour soba noodle nowl and chicken tikka salad are a few of items available at McEwan. Photo by Hecotr Vasquez.
Financial District
McEwan in the PATH is like a beacon for time-crunched crowds. It has self-serve hot table and an abundance of salads, sushi and sandwiches that make for quick and easy meals.
Junction Triangle
Urban Acorn Market has dubbed itself a "flexitarian pantry" and its sells easy meals for meat eaters, vegetarians and vegans. Find an ever changing array of seasonal dishes, including bake-at-home croissants, chilled soups and vac-packed entrées.
Kensington Market
Sanagan's Meat Locker is more than just a butcher shop. In addition to an impressive selections of meats the shop boasts grab and go deli sandwiches like Curried Chicken Salad with green apples and toasted walnuts. There's also ready made roast chicken and ribs on offer.
Leslieville
Found at Dunas and Carlaw is Fruitful Market, a mostly organic shop and kitchen. It's the type of place that stocks daily grab-and-go food like breakfast sandwiches and hot suppers.
Liberty Village
Lunchtime at Bespoke Butcher entails a rotating menu of sandwiches and salads available for grab-and-go.
Prepared meats and salads can be found at the prepared food counter inside Dish Cafe. Photo by Jesse Milns.
Little Italy
Dish Cafe can be found in the heart of Little Italy. The cafe has a a prepared food counter offering tempting options for every meal, from breakfast sandwiches and yogurt parfaits to mix-and-match, build-your-own lunch or dinner items sold by weight.
North York
Globe Meats is a combination butcher, supermarket and restaurant. The one-stop shop provides a lunch option for area workers who are looking to take down a meaty sandwich.
Roncesvalles Village
Think of the Whole Plate as your second kitchen. The storefront provides ready-made meals appropriate for singles or families who don't always have the time to provide a variety of nutritious meals for themselves.
Rosedale
Rosedale’s Finest is a boutique grocery store sitting quietly on a scenic stretch of Summerhill. As far as prepared foods go, they have items like tofu salad rolls, green curry cauliflower and beef bourguignon.
Scarborough
Adonis is a Middle Eastern supermarket that offers an impressive selection of prepared foods. Throw pre-packaged salads and savoury pastries into your cart or order roasted chicken, pizza and kebabs at the hot counter.
St. Clair West
Roast offers a rotating lineup of chef-prepared meals in store every day. The selection may vary, but expect to find options like shepherd's pie, meatballs, lasagna, risotto, chicken parmesan, stews and sides ranging from garlic mashed potatoes to green bean salad.
Upper Beaches
Courage Foods is a neighbourhood gem where you'll find grocery staples along with homestyle crockpot dinners, curries, stews, soups and other hearty comfort foods freshly prepared in the kitchen onsite.
Cumbrae's goes way beyond meat offerings. Photo by Jesse Milns.
West Queen West
Cumbrae's on West Queen West offers meals in every stage of preparation. Find marinated meats ready for the grill, vacuum-sealed packages of bolognese, beef stew and lasagna that just need to be reheated, and fresh ready-to-eat salads, sides and sandwiches.
Yonge & Eglinton
Uptown Brie carries a broad selection of ready-to-eat fare. Find sandwiches and salads, roasted chicken breasts and pies stocked along with cheese, baguettes and pantry goods.
Yorkville
Whether you're craving sushi or finger sandwiches, salads or comfort foods, Pusateri's has got a gourmet version ready to take home. Mac 'n cheese here gets laced with truffle, while classic salads like the Waldorf get updated with quinoa. The selection is dizzying.
by Jaclyn Skrobacky via blogTO
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