Everything is in within walking distance when it comes to living in Centretown, including grocery stores and assorted food shops. We made it easier for you to locate shops near you or even ones that may have a specific ingredient you may need. This list also includes health and gluten free stores as well! Are we missing something? Let us know!
Herb & Spice Food Shop
Located at 375 Bank St, Herb & Spice is your go to shop for ethically sourced food, vegetarian and vegan options, gluten-free and raw foods, as well as locally-produced items. There is also a Wellness Shop that offers supplements, cosmetics, personal hygiene, household and aromatherapy products. Open until 9pm every day!
Massine’s Your Independent Grocer
Located at 296 Bank St at the corner of Bank Street and Somerset, Independent is your go-to grocery store to get your everyday needs! Open until 10pm M-F and 9pm on the weekend. Underground parking! Offers a student discount on Tuesdays.
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Sobey’s Urban Fresh Metcalfe
Located at 193 Metcalfe at the corner of Metcalfe and Lisgar, Sobeys is conveniently located in the podium of Tribeca Condos (179 Metcalfe and 40 Nepean) where you can grab your everyday essentials or if you are in a rush, they have pre-made meals that you can eat on the go or heat up at the office! Also has wine and beer sales (restricted hours). Open till 11 pm every day. Underground parking is available but can be expensive!
Seed To Sausage
Located at 729 Gladstone Ave, Seed to Sausage cannot be missed when driving down Gladstone Ave as their shop logo is a giant pig. This store is where you can get handcrafted meats that are locally sourced and have few additives and preservatives. Seed to Sausage offers over seven cured meats including Genoa, Calabrese, and Chorizo. In shop made sausages (with no antibiotics, hormones or gluten) include caramelized onion & pepper, garlic red wine, jalapeno cheese curd smokies, apple & sage, and Mexican Chorizo. It doesn’t end there! They also have their own Old Fashioned Double Smoked, Molasses, and Cracked Pepper bacon! You are also able to purchase house-cured ham, smoked duck breast, hot dogs, and other assorted meats like Montreal smoked meat, duck prosciutto and pancetta! Wow your guests at your next dinner party with these selection meat products! Open till 7 pm M-F. 13 minute walk from Bank and Gladstone.
If you don’t mind a short walk outside of Centretown:
Loblaws Glebe
Located at 64 Isabella, just south of the 417 at the bottom of Elgin! Recently renovated, it has a nice selection of fine cheeses and ready made foods. Right beside an LCBO, you can get all your shopping done in one stop. New large space and quite clean. Open untill 11 pm everyday.
Whole Foods Market
Located at 951 Bank St at Lansdowne in the Glebe, Whole Foods is your go-to organic, gluten-free and other food intolerances. There are also pre-prepped stations for pizza, sushi, taqueria ( Mexican-inspired) as well as a coffee var, scratch bakery as well as a butcher and fishmonger. You can also shop online using Amazon!
Metro Glebe
Located at 754 Bank St in the Glebe, Metro is your go-to grocery store to get your everyday needs! Don't let its size fool you, they pack it wall to wall with your standard items - it's no Kanata Loblaws, but decent quality!
