Organics

Organic food is grown without pesticides, chemical fertilizers and genetically modified seeds. Farmers use traditional methods that are in tune with the earth. See our environmental section for more on the benefits of eating local and organic.

For organic Farmers' Markets see Veg.ca/tfm.

Sections below:
Delivery services
Stores
Florist and Spa
Restaurants
Catering / Meal delivery

Organic Gardening

Cubits Organics – v O
416-879-1985
www.cubitsorganics.com
~~An organic fruit & vegetable seed company.
››› Your online source of high quality organic fruit, vegetable and herb seeds and urban gardening supplies. Enjoy your own organically grown produce.

Delivery services

FoodShare, Field to Table – O
416-363-6441  www.foodshare.net
~~Large and small organic or conventional fresh produce boxes available weekly. Non-profit.
~~Large ($32) and small ($22) organic Good Food Boxes available weekly (conventional boxes too for $17 and $12). Phone to find a drop-off near you, or start your own group. Direct from certified organic farms, local and imported. A non-profit project to improve community access to affordable, nutritious food.

Front Door Organics – O
416-201-3000  www.frontdoororganics.com
››› Fresh. Local. Organic. Delivered. Front Door Organics delivers certified organic produce and groceries to your Toronto home. You can choose a fresh box CUSTOMIZED to your individual preferences, or you can go for the simplicity and economy of a BASIC box. Front Door Organics also carries hundreds of organic grocery products that can be added to your fresh box delivery.

Green Earth Organics – O
416-285-5300  www.greenearthorganics.com
~~$37 Harvest box, $47 Family Harvest box or $60 Super box delivered to homes or business weekly or bi-weekly. All vegetarian. Check their website to see what is included. 10% of all profits are donated to like-minded non-profit organizations that serve the community and environment.

Mama Earth Organics – O
416-850-8662  www.mamaearth.ca
››› We deliver farm fresh organic fruits and vegetables to homes throughout most areas of Toronto. In addition to working with local farms, we also work with local businesses and artisans (freshly baked organic breads, hand made organic cheeses, etc.)

Ontario Natural Food Co-op – O
This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , 905-507-2021
www.onfc.ca
~~A wholesale distributor of organic and natural foods since 1976. Wide range of vegetarian foods. Serving co-ops, buying clubs and stores. No produce available.

Organics on Bloor Delivery – O
468 Bloor St W (e. of Bathurst), 416-538-1333
www.organicsonbloor.com
~~Weekly food-box delivery available south of Eglinton and east of Jane. Three sizes.
››› Weekly organic food-box delivery available south of Eglinton from Jane in the west to Kennedy Rd in the east. Choose from a small fruit box or a regular or large produce box. $15, $25 or $35 plus a $5 delivery charge. See website for details.

Organic stores

The following are entirely organic. Also see our individual neighbourhoods for more places that offer a good selection of organic produce.

4 Life Natural Foods – O
257 Augusta Ave (in Kensington Market), 416-591-6800
An all-organic mostly-produce food store in the Market. Direct ties to organic farmers. Mennonite eggs. Hours: Daily 7am-7pm.

Merchants of Green Coffee – O
2 Matilda St (Broadview & Queen), 416-741-5369
Organic fair trade coffee retailer and shop. >>Full listing

Multiple Organics – O
1545 Dundas St W (w. of Dufferin), 647-435-5340
Small natural food store with lots of organic produce, local foods, prepared foods, Indian curries, and more.
~~They carry veganic (vegan organic) produce from Glascott Farm. One of only two such farms in Ontario.

Organic Abundance – O d
3066 Bloor St W (w. of Royal York), 416-234-5258
A food store with a large variety of everything organic, including produce, dairy, bulk, grocery and more. >>Full listing

Organics on Bloor – O
468 Bloor St W (e. of Bathurst), 416-538-1333
Produce store with an excellent selection of fresh organic and local vegetables, fruits and groceries. >>Full listing

Florist and Spa

Eco Flora – O
416-242-3607  www.ecoflora.ca
~~Organic or fair trade fresh cut flowers.
››› Hand tied bouquets and arrangements in fair trade containers. Flowers are wrapped with fair trade paper. Compliment your table with our contemporary floral designs. Full service florist operating year round. Delivery available in the GTA area 416-254-2674.

Pure + Simple – O d
2375 Yonge St (s. of Broadway), 416-481-208127 Bellair St (s. of Yorkville), 416-924-6555725 King St W (w. of Bathurst), 416-366-8558348 Lakeshore Rd E, Port Credit, 905-844-4900
www.pureandsimple.ca
~~All-natural and organic skincare, cosmetics and spa treatments.
››› We offer professional Makeup + Skincare Products with no petroleum or chemical fragrances, colours + preservatives for men + women. All our Spa Services are based on Holistic Health Principles. We believe that good quality healthy + effective products + services for our clients is good business ethics.
~~Organic Ayurvedic supplements also offered. 10% off for TVA cardholders.

Organic restaurants

The Beet Organic Café & Market – k O L
2945 Dundas St W (w. of Keele), 416-916-2368
Eco-friendly restaurant with many delicious vegan dishes to choose from. There is also a patio, weekend brunch, take-out deli counter and seasonal organic produce. >>Full listing

The Big Carrot Café – O c d
348 Danforth Ave (Chester subway), 416-466-2129
Newly renovated cafe inside a natural food market. Wide range of organic dishes sold by weight. Seating limited. >>Full listing

The Big Carrot Organic Juice Bar – O c
348 Danforth Ave (Chester subway), 416-466-2129 x231
Freshly squeezed organic juices, ice cream, coffee, salads and sandwiches. Located at the front of Carrot Common. >>www.thebigcarrot.ca

v Camros Organic Eatery – O – Mon-Fri
25 Hayden St (s. of Bloor, east off Yonge), 416-960-0723
Vegan dishes and salads with aromatic Persian influence. Counter service or take-out. >>Full listing

Camros Organic Eatery (at CCNM) – O – Mon-Fri
25 Hayden St (s. of Bloor, east off Yonge), 416-960-0723
New location at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine. Same vegan aromatic Persian cuisine as their downtown spot, but with breakfast and some organic meat options. >>Full listing

v LIVE - Organic Food Bar – O L
264 Dupont St (at Spadina), 416-515-2002
Stylish raw food gourmet restaurant with cooked options in macrobiotic and Aryuvedic cuisine. Full juice menu and awesome raw desserts. Backyard patio. >>Full listing

Magic Oven – o L d – open late
6 Wellesley St W (w. of Yonge), 416-929-7888
Gourmet pizza restaurant plus pastas, salads and appetizers. Many veg and vegan options. >>Full listing

v Sunny Cafe – O d – closes early
322 Bloor St W (inside Noah’s), 416-963-8624
A small eating counter (inside Noah's Natural Food store) with 20 vegan dishes prepared fresh daily and sold by weight. Desserts, fresh juices, sandwiches. Local and organic. >>Full listing

Tinto – k O L
89 Roncesvalles Ave, 416-530-5885
A Latin American coffee house and restaurant a few blocks north of Queen. Fair Trade, organic, local, and almost entirely vegetarian. >>Full listing

Organic catering / Meal delivery

Hearty Catering – O
416-410-2928, www.HeartyCatering.com
Organic, local and seasonal cuisine for up to 400. >>Full listing

Green Zebra (Meal delivery) – v O
416-855-3174, www.greenzebrakitchen.com >>Full listing