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17 reviews for Loblaws
17 reviews in English
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Review from Laura C.
Toronto, ON
Updated - 4/12/2012
Maybe I've never noticed before, but I'm in love with this location of Loblaws for the following reasons:
- open 24 hrs , close to my work
- has a big prepared food section that includes sushi (got a 12 pc rolls for $8.99) , and $7 entree combo with 2 sides (but seems to close in the late night), has other foods for heating up in a microwave, and some quiche/pie selections that I could also take to the office kitchen
- has a gigantic natural / organic foods selection which has everything I usually buy at Whole Foods or Big Carrot including my soy and dairy free buttery spread, gluten free waffles, Rowe Farms eggs ($4.29) and Pacific Foods organic Almond Milk
All these things are very rarely seen in other Loblaws locations
- also has a huge shelf of natural and herbal remedies/supplements including Traumeel, Bach Flowers. They don't have Nordic Naturals. Only one brand of Echincea and Golden Seal drops.
- brightly lit, good signage
- big but not over powering
- friendly staff
- lots of bread choices, BUT no Spelt bread :(
- They have Stonemill's Spelt bread (but I don't like it bc it also contains rye flour)
- they have Sha Sha Bread's Spelt bread crumbs, and the Ginger Snaps, but unlike other locations of Loblaws they don't have the bread. I still can't understand why.
- they do have many conventional breads in many different types of grains
- bulk barn (not 24hrs) built right into the store! One stop shop
- really big and lots of selection for beauty and body/hair products if you're not into collecting Shoppers Optimum points
Dammit, I came here 2 days in a row and spent money I shouldn't have. It's a trap!Listed in: Gluten Free and Substitute…, It's a TRAP!!!! you cannot…, Lunch time in Leslieville, Grocery Stores.
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12/6/2010
My 300th review, I thought it would be something more than Lobaws, but i can't help it because even… Read more »
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Review from Alicia C.
3/31/2012
Decent Loblaws store, but doesn't look so nice on the outside. If they'd re-do the outside to match the inside, it would be awesome. I also like that this Loblaws has both a Bulk Barn and a Post Office right inside the store.
This location is smaller than some, so it doesn't have all departments (Joe Fresh) but it has what I need. Because its smaller, it's also easier to run in and out of when I only need a couple items. -
Review from Faye C.
1/3/2012 1 Check-in Here
I'm with Geoffrey W - this store is kind of middle of the road for me. It's now open 24 hours though, which is helpful. And it does have a bulk barn (great for satisfying a sweet tooth), but they also have a fair selection of grain products, I bought millet, red quinoa, and some other stuff here.
It's a bit easier to get to for me than the Queen's Quay location, although I prefer the brightness othe Queen's Quay store (but that store is often sold out of stuff). This store seems to be better stocked. -
Review from Gurpreet B.
Toronto, ON
5/26/2012
Good location and it's open 24hr!
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Review from Maheen M.
10/30/2011
***2.5 stars***
We were in the Leslieville area and stopped by to do some quick groceries before heading home. The location for this Loblaws is prime, close to Lakeshore and it has ample parking. One thing I noticed is that it has a bulk barn inside as well as a dollarstore. It is like shopping in a mini mall.
Extra bonus is that is open 24 hours!
The shopping experience was ok, the aisle ways were a bit cramped but well-lit. The store looked a bit run down, having my SO made the shopping trip bearable. It was sad to find out that there were COMPLETELY out of sugar (a basic product) in the baking aisle. It was a just a tad bit frustrating.
There are definitely better Loblaws in the Toronto area, if you need something urgently and if you are in the area, feel free to stop by otherwise head to another Loblaws for a more positive shopping experience. -
Review from Erin B.
10/28/2011 1 Check-in Here
I'll echo what other reviewers have said about the convenient location, spaciousness, wide selection, and abundance of parking at this loblaws. Large produce section. Many many interesting cheeses and a good deli counter. Attached to a bulk barn! I have strong President's Choice brand loyalty and this location has a great selection of all my favourites.
It also has (most excitingly for me!) an entire freezer section filled with gluten-free stuff as well as a whole bunch of non-freezer gf stuff. The selection of gf pasta, bread, frozen dinners, waffles, cereal, breakfast bars, baking mixes and every other gf product you can think of is fantastic. Seriously. I think the gf selection rivals whole foods or the big carrot. That alone is reason to hit this loblaws for my big grocery trips. -
Review from Geoffrey W.
Toronto, ON
9/9/2011 7 Check-ins Here
Neither the nicest nor the worst grocery store you're likely to go to. The location, at Leslie and Queen's Quay, is convenient for a wide part of the east end, being that it's where you might emerge from the DVP or the Gardiner on your way to Leslieville, East York or the Beach.
It has all the usual Loblaws bits - a fish stand, deli counter, butcher counter, bakery. They have free cookies for children at the bakery counter. There's an attached Bulk Barn and Wine Rack. There's also a small dollar store.
It has recently switched to being open 24h, which makes it that much more convenient, for some -- no worries that you'll go out and then discover that they're closed.
So, basically, solid quality and lots of convenience make it a nice choice. -
Review from Graeham M.
Toronto, ON
5/12/2011 6 Check-ins Here
Plenty of parking, a Bulk Barn, Wine Rack and Dollar Store all on the premises! a Wendys-Tim Horton's hybrid on the west side of Leslie and an adjacent Burger King perfect for Whopper Wednesdays. The only thing that could give it another star would be if they brought Jumbo Video and their free popcorn offering back back. Now that I think of it a Jumbo Video tee would be a great retro find.
Loblaws is a tad pricey, if your in the area and are looking to tighten your wallet a bit you might want to consider nearby Price Choppers or even T & T Supermarket where the dollar tends to go further. -
Review from Cheri D.
3/7/2011 34 Check-ins Here
I liked this Loblaws when i walked in for the first time the other day. What was supposed to be a quick stop to pick up a couple specific items, turned into a spontaneous mini-shop. I can't help it! When i see a deal, i must buy!
This Loblaws is pretty spacious inside, with big produce, deli and prepared food sections. Clean and bright. We picked up a few prepared items that were really yummy (hot veg samosas & pakoras), but it took more than a couple mins to get served at the counter.
What i really loved about this location, though, was the Bulk Barn right in the store! I didn't have time to go in there (i always loose track of time in the Bulk Barn), but I'll definitely be back.
I also like that they have a nice big parking lot for the drivers, and is accessible by TTC for us transit goers. -
Review from sarah l.
This is kind of a weird Loblaws. To be honest, I am writing this review so I can include it in my list for Rotisserie Chicken.
Okay first, the things that I don't like about this Loblaws:
- limited bakery section. The one on Queens Quay is WAY better. No rosemary foccia buns, no Fred's bread, just not as much selection.
- limited selection of PC frozen entrees. No frills on Gerrard has way more.
- no onion sprouts. Just alfalfa sprouts. Queens Quay also has a better selection of sprouts.
- no self checkouts.
- ALWAYS a long line in the 8 items or less checkout.
Okay, now that we have covered what I don't like, let's move on to the good things here:
- like all Loblaws, it's clean here.
- they have a lot of selection at the deli salads
- broccoli slaw here is usually on 0.99 and at Queen's Quay it's usually 1.39.
- a full bulk barn is attached inside this store
- a full post office is attached inside this store (i love stamps. I am kinda lame that way. When everywhere else was sold out of the polar bears and penguins, this post office hooked me up!)
- Excellent EXCELLENT rotisserie chickens. seriously, Loblaws as a general chain has top notch hot-food offerings, including rotisserie chicken.
So far, this is my top pick for take out rotisserie chicken in leslieville.Listed in: Rotisserie Chicken
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Review from Greg C.
Toronto, ON
11/7/2009 6 Check-ins Here
This Loblaws would normally get a 2.5 from me but it's relatively close. As Kat F & Susan C's fave writer Dave Eggers says "Laziness empties my wallets."
The good: Clean. well stocked with green cleaning products and vegan food products.
The bad: There now sits an empty Jumbo Video store attached to it, which is chock full of soft drinks and the like. You can't convert this into a Joe Fresh?
What's with the insane towering product displays? Thanks, Christo. Lemme get my 7 storey ladder to retrieve those mesquite flavoured potato chips for you.
But it's not all bad. Just could be much MUCH better! -
Review from Kat F.
Updated - 6/6/2010
Well, well. If it isn't two MORE reasons to run, not walk, to Loblaws at Leslie/Eastern:
1. Joe Fresh cosmetics, including the YouTube-approved Lip Stain ($6). Don't worry, I put in a personal request for a proper Joe Fresh store.
2. Liberté 0% Fat Greek Yogurt for a mere $4.49. I basically wiped the shelves clean of this gustatory delight. Previously hard to find, and super good with a drizzle of acacia honey. Which I'll bet you didn't know is the only honey that doesn't crystallize. Sweet!1 Previous Review: Show all »
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4/11/2010
This is a really superb Loblaws - I feel lucky that I live so close to one of the ten in Toronto,… Read more »
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Review from Abby R.
Toronto, ON
7/15/2009
This is the Loblaws I frequent when I don't care too much about how fancy and new my shopping experience is. It loses points for being a dowdy Loblaws - but it has a bulk-barn in it. I heart bulk-barn. The cashiers tend to be on the stupid side, but I can get the exact amount of what I need for a good price (and don't tell anyone, but they have oodles of candy!)
Now that I've reviewed bulk barn back to Loblaws. It's a convenient location, and beside bulking up your barn, you can also bank, dry clean, mail things AND get groceries. It's a good thing.Listed in: Loblaws
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Review from Andre G.
Toronto, ON
7/21/2009 1 Check-in Here
This is a slightly older, less fancy Loblaws compared to others in the area, but it gets the job done consistently.
They have a pretty large selection of fruits and vegetables that are typically quite fresh although on the rare occasion they tend to run low supply wise. The one thing they sometimes lack is local produce from Ontario, instead opting for items from the US or Mexico.
Generally speaking I've always been able to find what I need on the shelves and as of late they have had a number of items at reduced prices which is a nice surprise. Shelves are organized and typically well stocked. They also have a "club pack" and health food section for diversity.
This location also has the extra bonus of a Bulk Barn, a dollar store, a post office, wine shop and a dry cleaner which are all handy and fairly decent shops. You really can't complain considering what a one stop shop this Loblaws tends to be.
Best part - no infestations or health department problems like some of the other Loblaws in Toronto. -
Review from Chantal m.
Scarborough, ON
6/9/2010
Walking into this store was like walking into a dream. I originally just stopped here on the way from dropping something off for my boyfriend around the corner to get milk. This place is HUGE, it has almost everything a person could need.
The store is immaculate and has a wide variety of almost every product. I got about 20 dollars worth of veggies, all lovely and fresh. There is a bulk barn, photo place, joe fresh plus some other random clothing store.
There is however a disadvantage to this store #1. You could get lost for hours in here, that's not necessarily a bad thing but if you need to rush in and get something it might be a bad situation
Overall I'm still a huge fan I would wander around for hours if I had the time. If you need anything weird or exotic you'll probably find it here. -
Review from John K.
Toronto, ON
12/2/2010
I frequent this Loblaws when I have the need of a larger grocer than is customary for living so close to the city centre.
On my most recent occasion, they were out of rotisserie chicken when I arrived... during the dinner hour. When I opted for a salad, the cucumbers were still $2.50 a piece.
$2.50 for an english cucumber? Really?
To make this review much more generalized, this IS the grocer to go to in the area if you need something, because you will most likely find it. However, it's usually stocked in limited quantities, and is grossly overpriced, as Loblaws usually is.
I'd kill for a No Frills with an excellent produce section in the Riverdale / Leslieville area, but alas, the closest ones are in Scarborough (no thank you!). -
Review from Kelly A.
Toronto, ON
4/13/2010 41 Check-ins Here
I used to really like this Loblaw before they moved a sell-off clothing store into the spot formerly occupied by Jumbo Video. Being greeted by smell not unlike a grandparent's closet when walking into buy food is not very appetising. Out with junk, in with Joe Fresh!
