Raise the Root Organic Market

I love this place - they have a decent selection of fruits and veggies, healthy snacks, and their products all come from local farms and small companies that follow ethical practices. There are a few familiar brands of course but not like big food chains. You can be confident that you’re buying food made with quality ingredients and know that you’re helping a small business instead of some major corporation. They even sell household products and soaps - it’s great if you only need a few things and want to make one quick stop. FYI, their bananas are the absolute best I’ve ever eaten! I’m serious when I say I will only ever eat their bananas, because regular store bananas including organic ones taste awful after you try theirs. Also, the staff are great - always have to show some love for those who make it all run smoothly!!

Love this place. It has a surprising amount of products for such a small store. Almost all of my groceries can be purchased there. Staff are super friendly and knowledgeable.

Such good people created such a good market. They have signage on each product to indicate where it is from and whether it contains gluten, etc and if it is local, organic, etc. One of the owners also gifted me fingerling potatoes "because it's fun." Made my week.

Amazing what can be packed into that little store. Always friendly staff and good selection of difficult to find organic and natural health products. Good selection of vegan items too dairy free cheeses etc. A little pricey, but that's Toronto for ya - I'd say easily comparable to Rowe Farms for most items and sometimes cheaper. I highly recommend if you're curious.

First time visiting and I was very happy with my experience here! It is a small store but it is neatly organized and carries all the essentials if you need to make a quick trip for groceries. The quality of the organic produce is great. I didn't catch the name of the cashier I think it was Johnny? but he was very friendly and patient with all the customers which is great to see and why I'm giving this five stars.

Raise The Root is my absolute favourite place to shop all things healthy and sustainable in Toronto. They sell all my favourite healthy snacks, pantry items and the freshest organic produce. Not only do they support both local-Toronto companies which I love!, but they stay on top of sourcing new and exciting products with fair prices. It’s such a treat to shop here, could not recommend enough!

First time in an organic shop. Not big is size, but really a warm and upbeat vibe, seems to have lots of products and all the staff serve with a smile and friendly spirit! Bought a sourdough bread loaf... $5+, but was delicious!

Next best thing to fresh-picked in the produce dept. with the bonus that the rest of the inventory: dry, canned or packaged goods, is carefully curated. It's like having a personal shopper but for groceries yet also affordable! The store, the staff, the whole vibe makes this a Leslieville gem and the perfect alternative to the mega-market triangle nearby. Lucky us!

absolute kindest human beings that work/own this store. they care about our community, our children, the environment and their space. we are grateful to have them in our hood. i appreciate the items that they select/choose to stock in their small store. produce is always TOP NOTCH. grateful!

Wonderful grocery store that is focused on local and organic items from produce to grains to body care. They also carry bread from Blackbird Baking Co which is a favourite of mine. The last time I was there I got wonderful service from a staff member named Johnny, they helped me find a few different items and were very cheerful!