I like this Whole Foods, and I shop here almost once a week. I am giving it a mediocre rating, however, because it is an expensive store and at these prices they should be doing better. While the store generally is quite good, they repeat the same mistakes over and over. My peeves are as follows:

1. When the lines at the cash registers suddenly become long and are moving slowly, they seem to... more

Conroy the grocery manager was excessively rude when I was speaking to him on the phone about ordering case of certain products. He was abrupt, yelled, wouldn't even let me explain the situation. It was so appalling. considering the prices of this place you should be given basic respect. I prefer to shop at farmer's markets where vendors are friendly, polite or the Big Carrot which is smaller,... more

I used to live near Square One Whole Foods and figured this location would be a 'step up'. It's not. Unfortunately, it's actually not as nice of a shopping experience as Square One. The staff at SO are way friendlier, the layout is way better/easier to navigate and find things, plus the experience is more zen and relaxing at SO here it is a bit more hectic.

I also found that the woman who is... more

I love whole foods so much- their vibe, selection of merchandise and mantra really appeals to my Eco-friendly, organic-buying personality. I don't come to whole foods very often because my money goes down the drain way too quickly, but it's such a lovely place to buy fresh guacamole and delicious, gluten-free baked goods.

They have an extensive skincare section with products that also coincide... more

I have very mixed feelings about Whole Foods. I much prefer farmers' markets and little local shops when it comes to breaking bank on grocery shopping. Fiesta Farms on Christie North of Bloor is also a pretty great store for accomplishing getting great groceries, but I have to admit, there's just something about a well laid out Whole Foods that brings me joy. Sometimes this joy overrides the... more

Like many others have mentioned - HORRIBLE SERVICE. The cashiers and people at customer service are full of attitude, even knowing that they made a mistake in the transaction. No apology for ringing in the item wrong and over charging me. All I got was a very impatient look and a LOAD OF ATTITUDE. Please train your employees properly.

Too pricey. I had a lunch in there with their hot meal but i ended up paying almost $10 for 1 small quiche, 1 butter cod, 3 tablespoon of pasta and a cup of chips and guacamole. Not satisfied, the taste was ok except for the chips and guacamole which was cold and hard. The portion looks like a kids meal. I can definitely use the $10 and get a good decent meal and feel ridiculously full. Once is... more

This is my favorite (really, my only) place to shop for groceries in Toronto. It doesn't compare to most of the Whole Foods stores in the US, especially the hot bar, which I usually find disappointing, but if you're looking for fresh produce, meat, good olive oil or balsamic vinegar, etc., then this is the place for you.

However, about the hot bar - their mac and cheese, cornbread, and chili... more

People watching, and you will spend a lot of money here very fast.

Probably one of the more amazing places to spot hot single women. Just realize you don't need 75% of the really tempting things WF sell and some of it may be cheaper elsewhere. It is just a really good store though with some unique items, one-stop gourmet really.

First of all, I was cashed out by the friendliest and politest Asian lady ever. That made me very happy. These little things affect my (and most customers) experiences at such stores so I just had to come here and praise her.

Now, the Canadian whole foods is very different from US which is a shame. Huge selection of items but that also comes with a bigger price tag as lost is organic, fair... more

My fav store. Prices are absurd but the location is huge. Love the salad bar. Tried the dessert for the first time. The lemon tart was pricey. smells exceptionally well.

Prices are absurd. Just stay away from their cafe and buffet. So not worth it. Today I went there with my husband. And every time we go out he wants to eat something. I told him to wait and we'll grab something later because I know how whole foods buffet is a rip off. But of course he would not listen. He got some pork and potatoes and it came out to $18. He flipped. And of course I said: "I... more

This store seems to have diligently sought out the rudest people they could find and hired them to work with the public - on the front lines of their store. And it begins at the "customer service" desk. The staff answer the phone without really listening to what you want, then put you on hold and transfer your call to basically, oblivion. No one cares to come back to find out if you found what... more

Great options, although the prices are too high for non-organic. Walking into this store is very inspiring so feel free to check it out and embrace their culture.

Worst customer service ever. Catering department particularly bad. When I went to pick up order they confessed they had lost my request and didn't have it ready. Offered to take things off the shelf to fake it but I would have to pay substantially more

I wouldn't recommend buying raw fish especially sushi.

I got spring rolls with raw salmon as my Saturday treat and had to spit the food out - the salmon wasn't fresh.

This is the second attempt to buy their raw fish. I tried a wrapped salmon a few months ago and it was obviously far from fresh with the smell and taste of fish that no longer good.

Very disappointed.

This is a great store with a lot of selection. Their ready made, buffet food is excellent. The whole foods market cafe has really good priced 'burrito bowls' which are only 7$ and a large portion with excellent taste. There are also many foods you can get based on weight, so I find if you shop smart it is not that expensive at all. I really recommend checking it out.

My Favorite store and this location is HUGE. They carry alot of good stuff. Be alert on their Flyers with nice sales. They have alot of interesting things in here be sure to look inside. As the food is very fresh. The customer service is A++ Amazing if nothing is as per your standards hit up customer service im sure they will make it right. I have shopped here for as long as i could think they... more

Pricey, but you can be sure you'll be getting the best of everything. Cheese is incredibly expensive here compared to anything else in Toronto, and it may not be packaged nicely, but I found that they're all of exceptional quality.

Great selection of prepared foods. Pricey. They have live brand products. My favourite gluten, sugar free vegan brand. Wish they heated the prepared foods for you. But they do have a microwave. Great place to go grocery shopping if u are trying to eat gluten free vegan organic.

It just doesn't feel right!! The fruits, veggies, meat are all the same as other local grocery stores but in whole foods they are a lot expensive. People are buying organic foods yes but I'm not sure about the food the store sells. The salad is good tho, huge varieties of selection, but expensive... This store is so different from ones in the states too... I'm just not satisfied... more

This review is SOLEY for the two women working the bakery counter the evening of July 28th. They were both quite rude and and I am not quite sure why they work in customer service. I came to their counter looking for an impromptu birthday treat and was greeted with an impatient employee, that couldn't even muster a fake smile and quickly dismissed me once I didn't have an immediate choice in... more

I was here the other night after work to pick up groceries for myself. When I first walked in I thought it was rather small, but there is a big selection of products. I will definitely be coming back for more! The only thing I would recommend is a better kitchen utensils aisle... I was trying to find a peeler and they didn't have one in stock. Oh well! The organic selection is incredible - a... more

I prefer to call it Whole Paycheck. Sure, its nice and hip, but the prices just make me feel completely gouged. I know I can find the same thing much cheaper, so I dont see why I have to contribute to the owners vacations in the South of France.

I do shop here from time to time but its not my favorite for organic or Whole Foods store. This is like the train song that goes "I think I can I think I can" but never does.
Besides being nothing more than slightly better than ordinary, you still pay the premium price associated with stores that do it right.

My biggest gripe:

I would like this store to have a minimum standard and stick to... more

I support smaller merchants in my neighbourhood so I am fairly selective with what I buy at Whole Foods - it's definitely not my main place to shop given the general high prices (which are not a surprise given the Yorkville locale). It's odd though, certain higher quality staple items (brand names) can be cheaper here than other popular grocers (Loblaws, Metro) - this is not a complaint; it... more

This is where people with a 600 dollar a month budget go to buy food for themselves only. On the plus side you can probably eat about $50 of samples before you leave. On the other hand, you could probably pick those same items up for $5 anywhere else.

If you like spending more money than you need to, and sounding superior when you talk about where you got your food, this is the place for you!

love this place, the bakery is always amazing, and never disappoints!

It's a 3.5 really, and i'm only rating whole foods against itself respective of other stores, not as a whole.

Overall, this is a small whole foods. And as a result, they have limited shelf space, so breath and depth of products you may come to expect at whole foods isn't readily available here. However, who ever is in charge of optimizing shelf space is doing a good job.

+bonus points for the... more

If you can't find something at your local grocery store, Whole Foods probably has it. You can grind your own almond butter and get freshly baked cookies Their hot and cold bar is awesome although was the most expensive than I've seen at other Whole Foods in England and America which isn't great.
That aside, it's always chill and the staff are super friendly. I love grabbing a bite and a... more

Love the renovations, I think they made it bigger.

My god they're expensive and even overpriced at times here, but you can find almost anything you want in one spot which is better than trekking all over the city.

Harmony Organic Milk is cheaper at Herbs & Nutrition by Bathurst Station by about $0.70 as an example.

Still, its a good store with natural products, natural foods, and a one-stop-shop, although it doesn't beat Big Carrot for me.

As a fan of the Big Carrot I knew I had to go to Whole Foods someday to check it out & see how it compares. Well, WF is definitely larger & neater in apparance than the Carrot. It's also higher priced. One product I know & love well was marked up to $7 more than the Carrot. And while WF had some brands in their body care section that the Carrot doesn't have, I'm not convinced that it's worth... more

Whole Foods, Whole Foods, where do I begin? As a long-time WF fan and foodie, I am super grateful to have this one within a 10 - 15 minute walk from where I live in the city. It has a decent prepared food section complete with hot & cold bars, a deli counter, sushi, bakery, and an endless array of prepared salads/entrees.

Sadly, the prices are crazy high at this store primarily due to the fact... more

Expensive? Yes. Free samples? Yes. Amazing shopping experience? Yes. Their salad bar cannot be beat. You will find me here at least twice a week. Best grocery store in the neighbourhood. They often have pretty decent sales too.

I usually like this place but I give it two stars because their pricing on their seafood is deceiving After seeing a beautiful display of fresh, wild Alaskan sockeye salmon with an amazing sign that said $6.60 per pound, I asked for a pound. When I got the fish the price sticker said $35. I said something must be wrong and pointed at the price sign. The staff said oh, it's actually $29.90 per... more

Went here today to get lots of veggies that I can not normally find in the grocery stores around my area. I love the fact that its all organic. The service here is extremely good.

We found organic fruits and veggies such as; watermelon root YUM! Fava beans but fresh, two different types of avocados and some flavoured shrimp which were amazing.

Only two cautions here, DO NOT shop on an empty... more

Whole Foods is a very nice place to buy (and experience) food. The only downside? The price. It is very expensive here, and I don't buy the argument that it's because everything is organic and fresh etc.

Their hot meals prepared by their team of chefs are £1.99 per 100g for example. This works out at about £10-12 for a decent serving for lunch. This is ok once in a while but not sustainable by... more

It's pretty pretty pretty good.

I like some of the prepared items. The ladies at the health/ supplement section are nice and helpful.

If you are allergic/ intolerant to EVERYTHING, there are some good finds here. Organic bread, lappi,.etc.

Valencia peanut butter is delicious. I enjoy eating it.

Good stuff. It's expensive, no doubt.

I'm so glad the weather is warming up and I can start walking to Wholefoods again. I come here once in a while for lunch, about a 10-15 minute walk from work.
Always clean and well stocked. I go straight to the food bar and fill up one of their biodegradable boxes.
My faves:
- israeli couscous with cranberry and nuts
- green beans in garlic soy sauce (with a hit of spice)
- fish and chips (on... more

I worked there, and it was the worst working experience I have ever encountered. My
co -workers were unfriendly, rude to customers and my employers were extremely un professional.

Can be a bit pricey but I only get a selective items from here i.e meat and pastries however if I do splurge occasionally the hot bar is not bad at all love the macaroni and cheese and the breakfast everything else I can make at home or get from Loblaws organic section for way cheaper

Whole Foods is one of the few grocery stores where one can consider window shopping as a viable pastime. The displays inspire hope that one day, even I could potentially crank out something that resembles gourmet cooking. And if I can't, I sure as heck can buy it straight up!

The chocolate section is where I go to - every time. Cheese section also scores high. I don't actually buy much, but... more

Love the food, snacks and to go options. Staff are friendly. The store is clean. Prices are comparative to Loblaws or Sobeys.

Dang,

I wish they had Whole Foods in Montreal. I mean all the labels are bi-lingual!

So much selection of many items you can't get at your regular Loblaws, Metro! We have lived on the buffet while on vacation at other cities! This buffet looked scum-diddly-umptious!

Sure it's a bit overpriced but you where else can you find all that organic and she she fu fu food!

Recent renovations made it a lot more open and expanded their hot food buffet. A little expensive but probably the best quality of hot food you'll find at a grocery store in Toronto.

I liked this place very much, I've rarely seen places with ingredients as fresh and delicious as here.

Best salad bar I've found in the city, huge selection of product, friendly staff and wicked fresh meat, fish and produce. Best grocery store in Toronto.

Open late most nights. Free Wifi. Wine rack just outside the store. What's not to like?

I really wish we had a place like this in Ottawa!

Yes it's a bit more expensive than other stores but people forget that they mainly have organic products. It's not easy finding that much organic products all under one roof. I really appreciate this store because I don't have to go to 10 different stores to get everything I need.

The place is large, bright and has a large assortment of items.... more

Whole Foods Market

I love Whole Foods Markets! Whenever I travel to Toronto, I always make sure to stay nearby so I can find all the tasty, fresh, organic and natural products and foods that this Yorkville market has to offer. In addition to the superior quality of their products, they really seem to care about customers and support local farmers and suppliers as much as possible.

Whole Foods Market

My absolute favourite place to shop while in Toronto. I always know I can get organic, free range health conscious foods. They have a great market area and it really is a community establishment. Wish we had one in Halifax!!!