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| - Adonis is a supermarket chain originating from Quebec that specializes in Middle Eastern groceries/food. This location is one of their first forays into the Ontario market and I must say it is pretty impressive.
Firstly the store is quite spacious, well lit, and incredibly clean. They have everything the major grocery chains have (large produce section, meat, seafood, deli, hot table, dry groceries) but what sets them apart is that they carry Middle Eastern products and ingredients that you are most likely not going to find at your local grocer. The price points are hit and miss depending on what you are getting. Much of the produce and dry goods were on par with the price points at No Frills. While things like meat and fresh seafood were pricier (although all their meat is Halal if you have such a dietary restriction).
My favourite section was the hot table which had many ready made Middle Eastern classics including: Shawarma, Falafel, Manakesh, assorted "pizza's," rice dishes, vine leaves, and kebbe. The hot table also has some basic Indian dishes, and roasted chickens. I did indulge in some stuffed vine leaves and a couple meat kebbe, both were decent, about what you would expect from a grocers hot table. These guys are also making pita's fresh on site (they have a pita making facility on site that is in the middle of the store so all customers can marvel at the freshly made bread). For those with a sweet tooth they have a large selection of Middle Eastern desserts.
Overall those who enjoy Middle Eastern cuisine should feel right at home at Adonis. I found their specialty ingredients were a bit more expensive that other Arab grocers in the area but they are definitely cleaner and more spacious. I will definitely visit Adonis regularly to get my Middle Eastern fix, this is definitely a welcome addition to the area.
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