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| - Carrot Commons is a collection of shops all with enviro-conscious, health conscious, themes. As mentioned before, the Big Carrot and the dispensary are slightly more expensive than some of the other health food stores in Toronto (Essence of Life, Tutti Fruiti) but it really is in another league. The organic cafe serves up ready made meals that are really delicious and healthy and a good way to try "exotic" health foods you may never have had before.. like Quinoa.
For those well versed in exotic grains, there is a large bulk section for you to stock up. The bulk offering include grains, spices, pulses, legumes, rice, nut butters, honey, coffee, candy, salts (including Himalayan), sweeteners, and more.
My FAVORITE Big Carrot Offerings include
- Refillable "pump" style beauty products like shampoos, conditioners and Dr. Bronner's Magic Soaps. You save a considerable amount of money and plastic bottles. Bring your own, or buy a refillable one on site. Good quality products as well.
- Reverse Osmosis filtered water refilling station. You can bring in your own bottle, or buy from them. Reasonable prices.
- Kleen Kanteen Lids for when you lose yours.
- Almond Milk for $2.19. BC is the only place I have found Chocolate, Vanilla and Regular all offered in unsweetened.
They have a wide variety of things otherwise hard to find like coffee substitutes. Lots of ready made and packaged things for those who want to eat healthy with convenience. Fresh sprouts, cheeses, dips, everything is of high quality, and there is lots to choose from.
For organic fruits and veg I find them just too expensive. I prefer the organic home delivery bins for my perishables. Otherwise, It is worth not having to go all the way to the west end to pick up some small things here and there. Helpful friendly staff too.
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