PEASANT CHEESE
Peasant Cheese is Kensington’s favourite shop for a curated selection of cheeses, charcuterie boards, and all the supplies for the perfect dinner party or date night in. If you’re a true cheese lover, join the monthly club to receive a selection of 3 fantastic cheeses, crackers, and dried fruit or nuts.
CROSSROADS MARKET
Crossroads Market is an eclectic mix between farmer’s market and flea market that feels wonderfully old-fashioned. Local farmers, food shops, kitschy antique stores, and delicious takeout restaurants all combine to create this unique gem.
LINA’S ITALIAN MARKET
Lina’s Italian Market is a little slice of the warm (and delicious) culture that Italy is known for. From the busy cafe and cappuccino bar (where you can enjoy several Italian pastries or sandwiches) to the authentic Italian groceries and cooking classes, every part of the business is run with an authentic feel.
EMPIRE PROVISIONS
Empire Provisions is a market, cafe, and deli that focuses on providing locally sourced foods, hand crafted specialties, and delicious take-home meals. Come by for a quick bite or order a charcuterie board for your next party. No matter the occasion, Empire Provisions has you covered.
SILK ROAD SPICE MARKET
Walking into the Silk Road Spice Merchant is a rich experience for all senses. Wonderfully curated spice blends, hard to find herbs, cocktail tinctures, and a wide variety of aromatics line all the walls of this shop where professional chefs and home cooks alike congregate.
BRIDGELAND MARKET
The Bridgeland market is a grocery store worth going out of your way for. Proudly one of a kind, this market hosts a wide variety of local food goods, a fabulous in-house deli and cheese counter, and offers a cheese of the month club. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Bridgeland Market take product requests on their website.
LUKES DRUG MART
Lukes Drug Mart is a 3 generation family business but you’d never know it from the modern interior and cool product offering. Half coffee shop and half pharmacy, you can find everything at Lukes from locally made gifts, to corner store staples and with a great cup of coffee in hand while searching.