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Zimmerman's Freshmart
- Price Range:
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- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
5 reviews for Zimmerman's Freshmart
5 reviews in English
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Review from Good T.
Toronto, ON
5/21/2012
Major props to Zimmerman's for being open on Christmas, NYE and Thanksgiving!
I stumbled into Zimmerman's one Christmas while searching for baking trays. I had gone to Chinatown in the hopes that something that would be open would sell baking trays, but sadly my hopes were mercilessly dashed. Zimmerman's being open taped up the broken pieces of my heart!
It's a normal grocery store and seems adequately stocked. The prices could definitely be lower: I was happy to pay for the premium of being able to buy things on Christmas afternoon.
You can't use debit unless you purchase $10 worth of goods, but that's understandable at an establishment of this size.
The owner is a friendly guy and runs an A-OK grocery store. -
Review from Susan G.
10/25/2011
Zimmerman's is my local grocery store, and while I try my best to avoid going there (for various reasons) somehow, I end up there a few times a week.
The reasons why Freshmart is inferior to other grocery stores:
- They never ever have sales on anything. No flyers, they don't accept coupons, they are getting the most money from you possible
- Their selection sucks. I have been there many times that they've had no ground beef. COME ON! Ground beef?! Really they just don't have enough of anything!
- Their deli service is questionable. One of the workers scares me a little! I haven't seen him around recently though, so maybe they figured out he scares the customers
- The cashiers are touch and go. There are two (I think they owners) who are really abrupt and unfriendly. Then there are two younger people who are super friendly and personable. If you have a choice, go to a younger cashier!
- Cleanliness - not sure if anyone else has noticed this, but this place never seems fully clean...
So, if you have an opportunity to get a drive to Metro, do it. The sales there will also be better priced than Freshmart, which makes it worth the journey. If you have to go to Freshmart, just be prepared to pay through the nose for your every day needs.
.. and you'll likely see me there.Listed in: My October 30, Gems of Kensington Market
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Review from Vivek S.
9/29/2009 1 photo
Closest thing to a typical grocery store in Kensington. Not too big but they'll have most things you'd need. They never really have sales, but the prices aren't TOO bad. Obviously you'll want to get your produce somewhere else in the market. Open until 7pm.
Obligatory Title Pun: ZIMMER down!
Menu Readability: Oh, so not applicable.
Need to mention: Minimum order of $10 to use your CC or debit.
What this place teaches me about myself: I moved to a part of town with absolutely no grocery stores.Listed in: Kensington Market
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Review from Davey N.
Toronto, ON
3/15/2012
they try and bleed money from you.the store is dirty and they smoke and drink in the meat room while preparing the meat cuts......the staff are dirty and smelly ...ill never go there again
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Review from Jesse H.
Toronto, ON
4/7/2010
I am laughing so hard right now after reading the Edie review where she mentions the staff are "disabled", I, personally, hadn't noticed, but I'll look more carefully next time, maybe that cute blond that just started working there has a hidden peg leg.... I think not.
The only thing I really buy here on a regular basis is milk. Most other things you would need such as toiletries and cleaning supplies you are much better off buying in bulk at a wallmart, if that notion doesn't offend you, and buying your meat and veggies at smaller stores in kensington market.
