Great selection of food and staff. Great place to order food for a family gathering…read more Try the hot food counter it's good for a healthy lunch

I've been experiencing a lot of frustration, lately, with my local food scene. We live in the heart…read moreof Ontario's best growing country, and yet the "Farmer's Market" is crammed full of sellers who import things from Mexico, Morocco, even from my beloved Willamette Valley in Oregon, 3000 miles away -- all with the inconvenience of cash-only, no ABM/ATM on the premises, and so desperately overcrowded that it often takes 10 minutes to move 5 feet. (And did I mention that it's only available Saturday until noon? And the actual local producers sell out long before then? And that parking thereabouts is a nightmare?) The grocery stores that we've investigated are full of cheap/generic/environmentally unsustainable, with some of the most appallingly aged and limp imported produce I've ever seen -- and all with the customer service attitude of "like it or lump it; who do you think you are, someone special?" Oh yeah, and the supply is inconsistent -- if I find a product that I like, they'll stop carrying it and won't bring it back, even if I'm willing to special-order it by the case. Disheartened, I had pretty much resigned myself to shopping weekly at Whole Foods, an hour away, which (as always) is stocked to the rafters with beautiful organic foodstuffs, nitrite/nitrate-free meats, sustainably-harvested, marine stewardship council-certified wild-caught fish, artisan boutique cheeses, and organic fair-trade shade-grown coffee. (Did I mention that it's an hour away? Not exactly convenient. And that's a lot of driving -- 2 hours worth of carbon emissions per shopping trip.) But coming from Portland, I have food quality standards that I am unwilling to compromise, knowing just how good food can be... Enter Angelino's Market. My darling husband, feeling adventurous, found this gem due to a traffic detour. Locally owned family market, featuring local produce and high quality meats. It's not much to look at on the outside, but get a load of the pics I took inside... it's spotlessly clean, and filled with gorgeous high quality food. Some of my faves: The best fresh-squeezed orange and grapefruit juice I've had since I left Portland. On par with what I used to drink daily when I lived in Southern California, where the oranges and grapefruits are grown. Vast and varied meat and cheese deli. They roast their own garlic roast beef in-house -- tender, medium-rare, stuffed with roasted garlic cloves and crusted in fresh herbs. Thinly sliced, it's the only lunch meat I've found in the Guelph area that isn't chock-full of nitrites/nitrates (which prematurely age cells and tissues -- I don't need any help aging, thanks -- and can lead to cancer). It's also utterly delicious. An enormous olive and antipasti bar. With several different iterations of anchovies and sardines. Yum. A large meat section -- they cut and grind their own meat daily, and it's lean and red and very appealing. A bakery section that features local bakery bread, gorgeous focaccia pizzas, and some of the loveliest pastry confections I've ever seen. The best produce I've seen in the province. Period. Friendly, attentive, responsive staff -- I spent half an hour gabbing with Rob, the meat department manager, who was knowledgeable, clued-in as to the health benefits and superior flavor of sustainably-produced, local fresh meats, and held forth in intelligent discourse about production methods (he's produced his own in the past, and is currently raising free-run chickens). So, for those of you who love good food, good news! I'll see you at Angelino's. Just save me some orange juice.

This place, much to my surprise, was more than just a grocery store for Indian goods! There was a…read moresmall restaurant of sorts at the store. And they had really nice items on the menu like fresh samosas, channa bhatura etc. The veg biriyani was the most mildly spiced and pretty low on salt and oil levels making it ideal for an everyday palate. As for the grocery items, the distribution of the items really ranged from a wide portion of India, covering south, north, east and west somewhat equally.

I really like their ready-to-eat food options. Samosas and pakoras are good, but their channa…read more(chickpea) curry is fabulous. Strongly recommend!

Amazing quality, great finds, delicious pastries, and the cheeses wow! I bus 2 hr there then uber…read moreback home and it's worth it every time.

Love getting the sandwiches here! They have such a variety of meats, breads, sandwiches toppings,…read moreand spreads to choose from. Sometimes it depends on who makes the sandwich for you but usually the workers load the sandwich pretty well with your choice of toppings. The store itself is pretty nice and has a lot of fresh ingredients. The prices are a little high but I would say it's because it's a higher end grocery store. Definitely a place you would come to get a couple of things, not your typical weekly groceries.

We were looking for prepared sandwiches/wraps or some other quick meal to take to an outing and…read moredidn't have luck with the two markets across the street. Running out of patience we stopped in and were surprised at the selections! It reminded me of a super Walmart/Target because there was a huge section of clothing in the middle of the store which I found strange. They had quite a few pre-made sandwiches, salads, and other items. Sadly, none were vegan. Are there no vegans in Canada?!? Great selection of other products. My BF grabbed a couple donuts to go, some pre-made brownies, and lots of other snacks. Prices were reasonable, the store was clean, and check-out time was quick.

had interaction with very rude staff recently. also not sure what happened with cashiers but last…read morefew times I have went we waited 15 mins in lineup as there is only ever 1-2 cashiers on at a time with 10+ people in line. ridiculous, we will start shopping elsewhere from now on

Love this place. A one-stop shop with an massive selection! This store offers a much larger space…read morethan your typical specialty market, making for a better/weekly grocery shopping experience. The produce is exceptionally fresh, and the hot food section is consistently delicious. Whether you're looking for specific international ingredients or just want a great meal, this place delivers on all fronts.

You can definitely find a variety of different kind of foods here that you might not in other…read moregroceries. Fruits and vegetables are pretty fresh with a good variety. Interesting frozen meats. There is also Halal. There is a fishy smell around so I'm not positive all the fish there is fresh and the freezers are overfrozen and not well maintained. It is also mostly Asian centric but they seem to have been expanding to more ethnicities. Anywhos, I like this place ‍

I visited two grocery stores in the Kitchener-Waterloo area within two hours. Both visits were…read morehighly unexpected. After lunch, I had originally thought of going to see a movie. I was heading to the VIP theatre in Kitchener when I saw Farm Boy. I got more excited visiting this store that I ended up deferring my movie. I had heard good things about Farm Boy. The closest one to my home is in Pickering. I have yet to go. This Farm Boy shares the same parking lot as Canadian Tire. As a result, there is tons of parking. It felt like an epiphany when I walked through the automatic doors. Lots of leafy greens on my left. I was so happy! Farm Boy reminds me of visiting Trader Joe's in the States. You can basically find a variety of yummy food items no matter what dietary restrictions that you may have. I found bags of Vegan Rob's snacks. I am borderline lactose-intolerant. Three bags were going for $4. Naturally, I bought three. The dairy-free cheddar puffs are amazing! And then, I got all happy at the bakery. My beloved Portuguese egg tarts were here! You can get six for $7.99. Done! They are even better the day after. So yummy! I also bought some dairy-free hot chocolate. It's perfect for this time of year. I am also a hot chocolate addict. I went to cash out. A cheerful woman asked if I needed a bag. At first, I said no. I then remembered that I have a bag clipped to my purse. It's a penguin that you unstuff to get your shopping bag. She thought that it was so cute. She bagged my goodies, which was wonderful. Prices are pretty good. I liked the variety of items. They all looked good and fresh. Whenever I am in the area, I'd definitely coming over here. (20)

I came here after the Rugged Maniac race and the hot food section was amazing and very reasonably…read morepriced. The hot bar was $2.19/100g as opposed to Whole Foods which is $2.49/100g. While $0.30 may not sound like much, but if you get 400 to 500g that's just around $1.00 to $1.50 which is a big difference. I ordered the 10 inch vegan pizza and it was delicious. It was made in a wood oven and the crust was great. Best of all, it was only $8.99. Loved it. I didn't take a look around elsewhere, but I will be sure to check out the location closer to home.

This establishment refused us service for not wearing a mask. Also...there was an elderly lady…read morestanding by the side of their counter who was also denied. The woman behind the counter was rude, and just awful to us. I will no longer be supporting this business because of its discrimination against those who can't wear a mask. They are located in the St. Jacob's Farmer's Market in St. Jacobs (near Waterloo, Ontario). Please note: The St. Jacob's Famer's Market has NEVER DENIED ME ENTRY DUE TO MY MASK EXEMPTION. It is a very friendly place to do any type of shopping overall. THE ONLY REASON I GAVE THIS AWFUL BUSINESS 1 STAR IS BECAUSE IT WOULND'T POST UNLESS I CLICKED ON SOMETHING ABOVE. Boycott this business for it's discrimination against mask exempt patrons.

This is a go to place for European style meats. I bought a little bit of everything I wanted on a…read morelist I compiled from the website. The store is a lot smaller than I had imagined. The staff was extremely helpful and the prices a bit steep. You get what you pay for. Impressed with the quality of there products so far. I will return when I'm in town again.

It's a pretty small store and you will definitely find good meat. Solid service, and definitely a…read morefeel of buying local. Some good premade frozen goods and lots of interesting snack options. A bit pricey but that is always expected from smaller stores like this.

Love the freshness of the meat products and staff is very knowledgeable…read more Small store will great selection