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Beaches Wholesome Food Store
Categories: Food Specialty Food Health Food Store Food Grocery Health Food Store, Grocery [Edit]
2234 Queen St EToronto, ON M4E 1G2
Neighbourhood: The Beach
(416) 690-9500
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
7 reviews for Beaches Wholesome Food Store
7 reviews in English
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Review from Roanna Z.
6/4/2009
Love, love, LOVE this little market. Why, you ask?
Because they have so many Gluten Free things ! This market is nicely organized with a great layout. There are two cash outs for busy times and a separate section of vitamins to food items.
I was so impressed with the selection, I wish I lived near by.
Yes items can be pricey, but these specialty foods like Buckwheat breads, Vegetable and Tofu (non wheat) burgers and the likes are seldom a bargain. Also available, GF and Non Dairy cookies that actually taste good ! So many things to choose from here.
This is a primo neighbourhood with a wonderful little coffee roaster a few doors down as well. Yum. GF cookie from Wholesome and a great Cappuccino too. What more could we ask for?Listed in: Gluten Free/ Dairy free eats.
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Review from Alicia C.
11/18/2011
I tried Wholesome for the first time yesterday because I had a coupon for $10 off if I spent $30. I spent almost exactly $30 and got it all for $20. But I don't think I'd go back if I didn't have a coupon.
They're very expensive. And selection is limited. Big Carrot is definitely more reasonable and not that far away. Plus you can get most organic veggies at Loblaws for much cheaper. -
Review from Kat F.
12/29/2009 1 photo
I'm scratching my head wondering how this place stays in business.
While it is well organized, very clean and spacious for such a small space, the prices are ludicrous. Between two and THREE times as expensive as any other health food store I've been to - that includes Big Carrot, Noah's, Whole Foods, Qi, Evergreen, Peach Tree, etc. To wit:
* Avalon Organics hand soap - $8.99 ($4.99 at Essence Of Life, $6.99 at Shoppers Drug Mart)
* Earth balance margarine - $5.99 ($3.99 at Noah's)
* Bob's Red Mill 7 Grain Hot Cereal - $7.99 ($3.99 at EoL, Tutti Frutti and Whole Foods)
* Spirutein pwder - $29.99 ($15.99 or $16.99 at Essence Of Life or Noah's) I actually gasped when I saw this price tag.
I question how this place stays in business.
Also, I wasn't very impressed by the selection. There were only two types of honey (man I sound like a brat - but seriously, there was no normal honey to be found - just a $40 jar of gold honey and some other organic brand) and they didn't carry the bread I normally buy. The vitamins section was a disaster (no shelf labels) and there was no one around to help me out. I tried not to touch too many things as I struggled to locate an easy-to-swallow B vitamin, and there wasn't a Dr. Weil's product in sight.Listed in: The Best & Worst of The…
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Review from Jessica M.
Toronto, ON
10/8/2011
All the people working there seem to be competent and really nice. The food selection is pretty good, everything's organic or gluten-free or vegan. It's a bit pricey, but that's because it IS health food. Also, theres a BMO ATM on the outside of the building, so good bonus
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Review from Greg F.
Toronto, ON
2/12/2009
I like to buy food, and I like to support my local businesses, but how could I fathom spending the type of markup they put on their products?!
I would rather drive the extra 10 minutes to a real grocery store that gives value to it's consumers.
There isn't that much selection either. The frozen section, and meats/fish selection is almost non existent!
I have shopped there on occasions only because the location to my house is convenient. -
Review from David M.
Toronto, ON
5/8/2010
This is a small, clean, health food store with a decent but limited selection. If you've got the time and inclination, I'd make the trip to the Big Carrot, but this is good for picking up a few items if you're close by.
My main complaint is the staffing. For a compact place, it's surprisingly hard to get help, and if you've hit the jackpot and there is someone on cash, he/she is likely to be in training.
Tip: Try the organic dried apricots. Best I've had. (Think you don't like dried apricots, and you've only ever tried those orange ones? Do yourself a favour and try the organic version. I'll never eat an orange one again. It's like a pink eraser in comparison.)
Beef: No outgoing message on phone line. Something with business hours would be nice. -
Review from Abby R.
Toronto, ON
8/7/2008
This place is decent, they have an interesting selection of stuff and support local farmers. The frozen food selection isn't impressive, and overall I find it to be pricy. I go here for my health food needs because it's close, but if given the chance I can find everything I need up at Ambrosia in Thornhill, or Whole foods.
Listed in: The Beach
