Large market with lots of food and shop offerings…read more Highlights: - Variety of food from sweets to butchers and everything in between - Savory fave: the pea bacon sandwich at Carniceros - Sweet fave: Snickers butter tart at Carousel Bakery - Very large: 2 floors and also a building across the street Midlights - Gotta plan ahead or can get overwhelmed - Can get stuffy and warm downstairs Lowlights - Very limited seating - Didn't get to try all we wanted with limited stomachs participating ;-)

two floors of food stalls, endless choices, and within minutes, decision paralysis had officially…read moreset in. walking into st. lawrence market feels like stepping through a giant brick archway and straight into the beating heart of toronto's food scene. the historic brickwork immediately gives the market character, while beyond the entrance, the space opens into a long, bustling hall with an industrial style roof, exposed steel beams and rows of colourful stalls stretching into the distance. even before you start browsing, there's plenty to take in. crates of fresh fruit spill out near the entrance, with bright red pomegranates and colourful green and yellow produce creating an inviting welcome. canadian flags hang from the stalls, flowers add little pops of colour overhead, and handwritten signs and market displays make the whole place feel like a traditional public market rather than a polished shopping centre. and then the food starts calling your name. portuguese egg tarts with caramelized custard tucked inside flaky pastry. cooked lobsters ready to be cracked open with clarified butter. mountains of pastries and desserts. fresh seafood, meats, cheeses, breads, coffee, chocolates and specialty groceries. everywhere you look, there's something else making a very convincing argument for why you should abandon whatever you originally planned to eat. st. lawrence market has been part of toronto's food scene since 1803, and it's easy to understand why it continues to attract both locals and tourists. people weave through the aisles carrying shopping bags, stopping at butcher counters, seafood stalls, bakeries and prepared food vendors, while others seem to have arrived with one very specific mission: eat something immediately. and there is so much to eat. two floors of food stalls mean there's plenty to browse, from fresh produce and specialty groceries to prepared foods, baked goods, sweets and savoury market staples. then there's the famous peameal bacon sandwich, one of the market's signature bites and probably one of the first things many visitors have on their toronto must eat list. i found myself doing the classic market thing where you walk past one stall thinking, "that looks good," only to turn the corner and immediately see something that looks even better. pastries here, dessert there, seafood over there, souvenirs tucked between food stalls...suddenly choosing lunch feels like an unnecessarily important life decision. the market has that wonderful sensory chaos that makes wandering around enjoyable even when you have absolutely no idea what you're going to eat. there's the hum of conversations and vendors, in all languages, the steady movement of people through the aisles, the smell of freshly prepared food, and colourful displays competing for your attention from every direction. come hungry, take your time, and prepare for your original food plan to disappear somewhere around the first pastry counter.

Thursday market, had a chance to visit during my lunch break. Lined up about 10-15 minutes for the…read moreTexas burger, $7.50, lots of condiments on the side. The burger itself was actually quite good, would recommend. In terms of other vendors, theres not a ton of choices. There was Paella for $13 but the size and taste were not very good. I saw lots of people with lemonade. Lots of fresh fruits and veggies available. Box of raspberries for 7$ and were delicious! Overall, would recommend if you're craving a good burger or some fresh fruit. Otherwise, would probably look elsewhere.

This market started again last Thursday and is every thursday, throughout the summer. There is…read moredifferent musical entertainment each week and a good variety of vendors. fresh bagels, cheese, roasted soya beans and coffee are standard with me, plus corn later in the year. I do find the vendors do not change much year to year and the size stays about the smae. If you work downtown around Metro Hall, then it's definitely worth the walk over.

Newish Farmer's Market downtown. It's located in the roundhouse park in the summer and inside Bay…read more10 in the winter. Local vendors and produce. A much needed addition to the area.

This is an annual Famer's Market, held at Nathan Phillips Squate, during the warm weather seasons…read more It runs every Wed during the daytime. Today, 2025-06-18, there were only 8-9 vendors. I remember there were about 20 in previous years. There is no free WiFi. The Market is wheelchair accessible. There are separate male/female washrooms at City Hall next door. There is paid underground parking. Review 2025-110

From the owner: Every Wednesday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm come and meet local farmers and vendors who display their best…read morefresh produce and products for 18 weeks from June 11 to October 8, 2025. Such as rhubarb, strawberries, and asparagus in the early summer to squash and pumpkins in the fall.

Finally something interesting happening down at Front Street!…read more I love the set up! The Popup vendors! Just the whole idea and concept and it is well executed! Here you can get a snack, a drink, a full meals from some of Toronto's most popular business/restaurants and some of them don't even have a store front! Price might be a little more than getting from the original store but you can get everything here! Tacos from Mad Mexician, Burger from Holy Chuck and especially the over hyped Uncle Tetsu Cheesecake was served as individual portion and no line up when I arrived around 10:30 am. There is also a nice seating area with entertainment. This is better than any food trucks or any of the gimmicky events I been to that required an admission fee and it will be here till end of September! Too bad Toronto's summer is so short! Enjoy the experience while you can and hopefully this would be a constant yearly event from now on!

You know Union station used to be the worst area for anyone traveling. By that I mean on foot, by…read moresubway and even worse, in a car. Well you can put all those things behind you (for now) because for the most part the area is all cleaned up and fully functional. On top of this, they added some real street cred by dropping a food market right smack in front of front (get it!). Front Street Foods, offers a vast selection of treats for travelers looking to grab some food in a pinch or locals just looking to try something different. Before I sound like a travel brochure, just know that most of the options prior were either McDonald's, or Mmmm Muffins. Not gunna hate, but sometimes a guy needs to treat himself knowmsayin? Anyway, I got it started with a Fried Oyster Bao from Yolo. Yes, YOLO the acronym designed and made famous by our very own Drake. You know, Drake, the type of guy who cries when cutting carrots so that the onions won't feel alone. Yeah that's the one! This place has nothing to do with him besides the horrible name of the food stand, but yeah that Fried Oyster was aight. Next up was Uncle Tetsu for dessert. Now this is where things get even better. Not only was there NO LINE UP for the cheesecake, we were also able to purchase the new Matcha Green Tea for the first time. I was great, really it was, but that's not the end of it. Uncle Tetsu, was actually there in the flesh, dancing with fans and openly taking selfies with people. What a great guy, I wish we all had an Uncle Tetsu in our family. Check out this joint, before the summer is over and it turns into a mound of snow obstructing your walk in December, YOLO. Toronto needs more of this and less of Drake. You know, the type of guy whose eyes roll back in his head when he eats chocolate.

Tried their salad bar, and was actually fairly impressed with the food options! Be forewarned that…read moreit can all get to be quite pricey, as they charge based on weight (per 100g). I opted for a mixed green and arugula base, topped with avocado, some shrimp, grilled salmon, and a bit of fruits and superfood salad. It was so filling! Overall, the food was quite tasty. I particularly enjoyed the citrusy shrimp. The salmon was a little over cooked, while the spicy squid salad just tasted weird. I appreciate the variety, however, and may be back to try the other ready made salad varieties!

It was a strong wind current that led me to discovering another farmer's market today. The strong…read morewinds made eating my lunch a challenge; eating and trying to keep my skirt from flying over my head isn't an easy task to do. I decided to search for a nearby, somewhat windless sanctuary and I discovered a farmer's market at Brookfield Place. Formerly known as BCE Place, this farmer's market is tiny compare to the one at Bay and Adelaide. It's nestled in the small courtyard (called the Garden Court) that faces Front Street and it only has four vendor tables full of produce and baked goods. - Table 1: artisanal breads and baked goods like strudels (apple and blueberry) - Table 2: various fruits and vegetables like berries, zucchinis, tomatoes, onions, potatoes - Table 3: cold cut meats like salamis, pepperonis, mini pepperoni sticks, huge dog bones (?!), olive oils, artisanal breads - Table 4: more fruits and vegetables I noticed plastic bags with the Foodland Ontario logo on them so most likely, the organization is behind this endeavour. According to the Brookfield website, the vendors are all local farmers. But I wondered about the authenticity of how local the produce was when I saw a few boxes of mangoes being sold. Hmmm... In any case, if you're nearby and need a groceries without paying the middle-man, come here. They're open every Thursday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, until the end of September 2010.

Kensington Market is Canada's designated National Historic Site for artisanal chaos, elevated…read moregraffiti, sketchy architecture, unadulterated hipster and homeless performance street art. The air carries distinct aromas of nauseating incense, dirty vintage clothes, hippy body odor, stale espresso, and legal weed, and second hand cigarettes. The eclectic mix of vintage shops selling $90 stained denim and faded t shirts, questionable hygenic eateries offering all sorts of international foods, friendly dive bars with cheap drinks and cheap drunks, and lots of graffiti. Local residents appear to be Sub-Talented Street musicians playing aggressive tambourine solos, amateur art students whom will someday be working at Tim Hortons or Pizza Pizza, the more than occasional homeless person walking by speaking to himself. Kensington Market is Toronto's fiercely independent, Bohemian heartland that fights off chain stores while serving up incredible global street food. It is a vibrant, messy, and endlessly entertaining maze of decrepit Victorian houses turned shops, a perfect marriage of gentrification and counterculture. I love it all! But my wife mostly hated it...

I always enjoy walking around Kensington Market; it always has something unique to offer. The…read moreneighborhood neighbourhood has such a fun mix of street art, vintage shops, small cafés, international food spots, and local stores. It's one of those places where you don't need to plan ahead of time; you just walk around and enjoy. The food options are endless; from Mexican restaurants to Italian cuisine, burgers, bars, to cafés and pastries. It can get pretty busy, especially on weekends, but that's also part of the atmosphere.

Ok this market was awesome! Fresh organic produce. Home made baked treats and goodies and some were…read moreeven gluten free. I think even the cafeteria had some different local foods They had what tasted like home made Roti with chicken from Beamsville! And Doubles, which I could smell while in line for teriyaki, as soon as I smelled the curry I switched lines lol! I would highly recommend giving this market a try, also grab a Starbucks while you're there. It's a stones throw away. Don't forget to make a donation to the hospital on your way out! ;)

The Farmer's Market is set up at Sick Kids Hospital every Tuesday. It's fairly small, but boasts a…read morevariety of items from fresh zucchini to raw honey; natural lip balm to gluten-free cake; organic berries to goat cheese. There's also a small and adorable blue truck that parks in front of the hospital and sells some of the best fair trade coffee I've tasted. It's called Jacked Up Coffee and is staffed by two unbelievably sweet gentlemen. The vendors are all warm, hard-working people who provide healthier options in a world filled with hormone and chemical-laced "food". The fact that this is done at one of Canada's best children's hospitals makes their job so much more important. If you plan to come to the market, make sure you arrive before 2pm or you'll leave empty-handed!