When it comes to neighbourhood amenities, it’s hard to beat a large grocery store. Whether you’ve got errands to run, aren’t big on driving, or need to pick up that one last-minute thing, condos that are within walking distance to grocery stores get high marks for convenience.
Luckily, many downtown Toronto condos are just a few steps away from a market. If you’re hunting for a new construction condo, here’s a list of projects that are currently selling units close to major grocery store locations.
1. Avenue 151 Yorkville
Developer: Dash Developments Inc.
Priced from: $999,990
Nearest grocery store: Three-minute walk from Whole Foods Market
The exterior of this 10-storey condo on Davenport and Avenue Road is curvalicious thanks to its rounded terraces and lack of harsh lines. Luxury finishes and high-end fixtures come standard in Avenue 151 Yorkville suites, including European kitchen appliances and designer-selected flooring.
From this future building, residents will be a few minutes’ walk from Whole Foods Market, plus one of the Canadian-owned Pusateri’s Fine Foods locations, for all of their organic and gourmet feasting needs.
2. Panda Condos
Developer: Lifetime Developments
Priced from: $664,900
Nearest grocery store: 10-minute walk from Loblaws Carlton Street
Situated just up the street from Yonge-Dundas Square, Panda Condos is in the beating heart of the city. Just outside the door, residents will have access to some of downtown’s most iconic entertainment spots, from Massey Hall to the Elgin and Winter Garden theatres.
Best Buy, Canadian Tire and the Eaton Centre are there for all of your retail shopping needs. When it’s time for the weekly grocery run, you can hit up the local Longo’s or the massive Loblaws location on Church and Carlton streets.
3. The Poet Condos
Developer: Fieldgate Urban
Priced from: $932,990
Nearest grocery store: Five-minute walk from Loblaws on Leslie Street, FreshCo
Facing directly onto Queen Street East, this midrise condo building is in the heart of Leslieville. While major big-box grocery stores, like Loblaws and FreshCo, are located just a little ways south, future residents of Poet Condos will find plenty of other eateries right outside their door, including cafes, brunch spots, boutiques and bars.
4. 57 Brock Condos
Developer: Block Developments
Priced from: $683,900
Nearest grocery store: 10-minute walk from FreshCo
Currently under construction near Brock Avenue and Queen Street West, 57 Brock Condos will offer proximity to the best that Little Portugal and Parkdale have to offer. Restaurants, boutiques and hip bars line the street, along with the local FreshCo and LCBO locations.
5. 31 Condominiums
Developer: Lanterra Developments
Priced from: $678,900
Nearest grocery store: Eight-minute walk from Rocco’s No Frills
Topping out at 41 storeys, 31 Condominiums is just a hop, skip and a jump from the historic Distillery District, home to countless galleries, bistros and the renowned annual Christmas Market. When complete, the 428-residence building will also feature a 50-foot-long pool, fitness centre and roof garden on the sixth floor with barbecue stations and a private dining area.
6. Galleria on the Park
Developer: Elad Canada
Priced from: $491,900
Nearest grocery store: Seven-minute walk from Food Basics
This massive master-planned community will deliver thousands of new condo suites to the Dupont and Dufferin streets area. As one of the largest new communities in the city, Galleria on the Park will be home to a community centre, an eight-acre park and 300,000 square feet of retail space.
While the Food Basics just west of the project is perfect for weekly shopping needs, future residents will also be close to Dufferin Mall and its neighbouring Walmart and No Frills locations.
7. WaterWorks Toronto
Developer: MOD Developments Inc. and Woodcliffe Landmark Properties
Priced from: $635,000
Nearest grocery store: Four-minute walk from Loblaws Queen Street West
WaterWorks Toronto is positioned between the Fashion District and Chinatown, cutting down travel time to those late-night dumpling affairs and visits to trendy restaurants. When you’re not shopping for produce and groceries at one of the local Chinese markets, a handy Loblaws at Queen Street West and Portland Street has you covered.
8. DuEast Boutique Condominiums
Developer: The Daniels Corporation
Priced from: $792,900
Nearest Grocery store: 10-minute walk from FreshCo
Toronto’s Regent Park community has seen quite the transformation over the last few years, adding a large FreshCo location to Dundas and Parliament streets, just a short walk from DuEast Boutique Condominiums. Rising 11 storeys, this condo project will feature family-friendly amenities such as a kids’ play zone, hobby room and community gardens.
