St. Lawrence Market
St. Lawrence Market
4.5
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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All roads to good food lead to St. Lawrence Market, a city landmark more than two centuries old. Two hundred vendors sell everything from local mustard to fresh pasta, lobster to artisanal bread.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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Neighbourhood: Waterfront Communities-The Island
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- King • 7 min walk
- Queen • 10 min walk
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- alilodd80Stow, Ohio685 contributionsFun marketThis market is similar to other markets in major cities. It’s bigger though, so we spent a couple hours browsing and choosing our lunch. As tourists, we didn’t buy any cheese or meat, but it was fun to look around.Visited March 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 28 March 2023
- Hawklord_pxr5Galashiels, United Kingdom874 contributionsGreat placeThis a great way to spend some time, particularly if you’re looking for reasonably priced snacks or meals. If you’re not hungry when you go in, you will be soon enough! Vast array of food vendors and surely something you will fancy. Lots of ingredients to but and take way too.Visited October 2022Travelled as a coupleWritten 5 April 2023
- Cindy H4 contributionsGreat place to grab lunchIt's a great place to spend a rainy afternoon. We enjoyed walking around all the food vendors and grocery shops. We enjoyed lunch from the Italian shop and picked up dessert from the Ukraine bakeryVisited April 2023Travelled with familyWritten 11 April 2023
- Jessica SCanada242 contributionsSo fun!!It poured the two days we were in TO end of April but we still explored. Just got soaked while doing it! We went to the St. Lawrence Market on a Sunday morning and adored it! What a bustling, fascinating place. Definitely check it out.Visited May 2023Travelled with familyWritten 30 April 2023
- Melanie TNew York City, New York4,670 contributionsLots of options to choose fromIt wasn't too crowded for a Friday at around 11:30, so it was a pleasant experience to walk around. The market isn't that big but there are still lots of options to choose from. They sell everything such as souvenirs, meats, seafood, produce, desserts, bakery items, and there are some lunch spots as well. We didn't try anything since we had just come from brunch but it seems like a cool place to go food hopping (though some of it can be pretty pricey).Visited May 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 16 May 2023
- Gabriel CToronto, Canada3 contributionsGreat local experience for newcomersMy friend took me there on my second weekend in Toronto, for some grocery shopping. It was a great experience for a newcomer like me, who love visiting local markets when in a new city. I was quite impressed by how neatly the pieces of meat and fish were displayed, making you really want to buy them. There is a terrace on the second floor so we could eat some fresh bakery and drink coffee just bought from the market.Visited May 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 20 May 2023
- Mark TOrlando, Florida464 contributionsFabulous food destinationOur girls loved going from stall to stall picking up little treats along the way. Lots of great cakes and pastry places. A must stop particularly if it’s cold outside.Visited November 2022Written 4 June 2023
- SarahDanniSeattle, Washington712 contributionsVery cool spot for locals and tourists. Decicious food options!What a delightful experience, right downtown! It wasn't too crowded, despite being a Saturday around 10am. I had freshly shucked oysters, and a lobster roll for breakfast. My friends had the traditional Peameal Bacon sandwich. There was a nice blend of eat now food, and seafood/meats/produce to take home and cook. There were plenty of locals on hand doing some shopping. Everyone working here and shopping was so friendly. I'd def recommend on a trip to Toronto!Visited June 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 14 June 2023
- TeammilitelloDes Moines, Iowa741 contributionsTry the Salman Candy soaked in Maple SyrupWe found the store in the center of the basement where they sell caviar. The Salmon Candy cost $35 Canadian dollars. I didn’t care. This is a must-do at this place. It tasted like beef jerky. Amazing! My 4 teenage sons all got bubble tea (Boba) from the store behind them. Amazing again.Visited July 2023Travelled with familyWritten 21 July 2023
- andhewittscoresAberdeen, United Kingdom669 contributionsThank you trip adviser!Great visit to a really cool food market. Great vibe in and around Market St. Really good mix of one off cafes and stalls and fresh food counters. Of course had to have a Peameal Bacon Roll from Carousel which was predictably awesome! Have a wander, take your time and stuff your face!Visited July 2023Travelled soloWritten 22 July 2023
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familyfun88
Windsor, Canada45 contributions
Mar 2024 • Family
This is a must see if visiting Toronto. Lovely building and so many wonderful vendors inside. I would highly recommend coming on an empty stomach to enjoy some of the wonderful food vendors. Loads of options from the freshest sushi and bento boxes, to Portuguese, fresh baked bagels, hand made pasta/lasagna/pizza, briskets, peameal bacon on a bun and much much more. Oh and lots of delicious baked goods too all at great prices. There were also some really nice vendors selling a variety of merchandise. If you are eating there (which I think is an absolute must), there is indoor seating in lower level and main floor and also some picnic tables and chairs outside.
Written 14 March 2024
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garima66
National Capital Territory of Delhi, India195 contributions
Aug 2023 • Family
The red flowered laden balcony sills made it look like an inviting and vibrant place to visit . There are live performances that take place right outside the main gate and many huge umbrellas to sit under with a pint with friends . The inside has a ground level which consists of mostly clothes shops and groceries from the Asian countries and the first floor has all sorts of meats and fresh fruits and vegetables. They have shops selling hydrated garlic and beetroot and dry fruits too . There a lot of hustle bustle inside and steep stairs to climb Quiet unkempt yet attracts a lot of crowd
Written 1 March 2024
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KodoDrummer
Buenos Aires, Argentina65,207 contributions
Jan 2024 • Friends
I visit St. Lawrence Market primarily for a fresh fish and chips lunch, and sometimes get some large bones for my dog, or buy some fresh baked pies.
Written 18 February 2024
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CrisslyRose
Dominican Republic16 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
Here you can find a lot of shops that offer you a great variety of cheeses, meat, pastries, coffee, fruits, vegetables, and souvenirs. It is a fresh place to visit. In some shops, you can pay with your credit card or cash, and besides, there are ATM.
Written 17 February 2024
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Stefan Overton
Colchester, UK172 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
I think this market is definitely somewhere to visit and to tick off your list if visiting to say you’ve been.
However, there are tons of meat stalls which wasn’t great for me being a vegetarian.
There are also quite a few cheese stalls. We were visitors for two weeks so wouldn’t be practical to fly cheese back home.
Other than that, there was a pastry stall and a souvenir stall as well as chutneys and jams being sold.
We didn’t buy anything but was something to visit for 20 minutes.
However, there are tons of meat stalls which wasn’t great for me being a vegetarian.
There are also quite a few cheese stalls. We were visitors for two weeks so wouldn’t be practical to fly cheese back home.
Other than that, there was a pastry stall and a souvenir stall as well as chutneys and jams being sold.
We didn’t buy anything but was something to visit for 20 minutes.
Written 9 February 2024
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Aidan C
Toronto, Canada1 contribution
Jan 2024 • Family
This is the worst market ever, might as well go to Whole Foods. They over charge way too much. Would not recommend coming here.
Written 13 January 2024
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LMnay
Toronto, Canada100 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
St. Lawrence Market is well worth visiting, whether you're a tourist or resident. There is a lot of unique and interesting vendors to visit, and lots of great food at the market itself, or in the surrounding area.
Written 7 January 2024
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Cggrimm07
Blackburn, UK110 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
The market is a wonderful place full of different foods from all over , the smells are amazing. It was a busy day but the market is huge so it never felt over packed with people. We had the famous pea meal sandwich , freshly chucked oysters. I would highly recommend this place.
Written 7 January 2024
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EmLiesel
Birmingham, UK241 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
We visited a couple of times while we were in Toronto - for both the food and the market stalls.
The building itself it really cool and great to walk round inside. Some stalls are better than others and it depends on what you are looking for but it is useful if you want to get some touristy souvenirs without the hiked prices around other attractions. There are also some more unusual/less touristy options.
There are so many food stalls, the one which stands out to me was an Italian one where I had what was like chicken parmigiana in a roll/sandwich. There were some stalls with delicious cakes and sweet treats - we tried a few and all were excellent!
The building itself it really cool and great to walk round inside. Some stalls are better than others and it depends on what you are looking for but it is useful if you want to get some touristy souvenirs without the hiked prices around other attractions. There are also some more unusual/less touristy options.
There are so many food stalls, the one which stands out to me was an Italian one where I had what was like chicken parmigiana in a roll/sandwich. There were some stalls with delicious cakes and sweet treats - we tried a few and all were excellent!
Written 12 December 2023
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Bea
703 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
The best known market hall in Toronto offering a big choice of various sort of food. I liked the architecture. The main building was erected in 1902. A part of the Old City Hall from 1845, was incorporated into it.
It was pretty busy inside but it is definitely a must to see.
It was pretty busy inside but it is definitely a must to see.
Written 11 December 2023
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Are they open on Sunday ?
Scarlotta
Toronto, Canada286 contributions
They’re closed Sunday and Monday
Is it worth going in mid-March?
Mitchel L
Amsterdam, The Netherlands104 contributions
absolutely to get some food, less crowded in mid-march my guess.
JoshuaExpeditions
McKinney, TX247 contributions
Is it worth going around 4pm on Saturday’s when they close at 5?
Alena K
Prague, Czech Republic192 contributions
The local do because all the food goods are 1/2 price, if u just visiting spend there longer . It is great to go there for lunch!!!
JoshuaExpeditions
McKinney, TX247 contributions
Is it worth going around 4pm on Saturday’s when they close at 5?
djlaughter0716
Portage, MI79 contributions
Yes. Just know what you’re going there for
April
Farmington Hills, MI4 contributions
Suggestions for a kid friendly restaurant to take our girls’ hockey team? There will be about 40 people.
deesignr
Toronto, Canada33 contributions
I suggest you take the team to Marche on Front Street, Toronto. This restaurant is has everything under the sun. The girls will get to walk about, choose and order what they want. Lots of choices from pizza stations, pasta stations, sushi, roasting station (steak, chicken, ribs), salads, seafood, desserts, coffee bars, etc. It is also directly behind the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Cristina M
Pontassieve, Italy19 contributions
Posso trovare dentro al mercato la maglia del Toronto Fc Giovinco?
sabrina l
Province of Bergamo, Italy458 contributions
No no nn credo che ci sia
Cristina M
Pontassieve, Italy19 contributions
Posso trovare dentro al mercato la maglia del Toronto Fc Giovinco?
Giulia81th
Mantua, Italy22 contributions
Non lo sodi preciso, ma prevalentemente vende cibi, non vestiti
April
Farmington Hills, MI4 contributions
Can you get breakfast or lunch at the market? Or is it more for fresh food shopping?
1chunkyguy
Rochester, KY180 contributions
Make sure you have cash, some places don't take cards!
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- Hotels near St. Lawrence Market:
- (0.32 km) Novotel Toronto Centre
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- Restaurants near St. Lawrence Market:
- (0.00 km) Churrasco Of The St Lawrence
- (0.01 km) Carousel Bakery
- (0.01 km) Honey World
- (0.01 km) Olympic Cheese
- (0.02 km) La Boucherie Fine Meats
- Attractions near St. Lawrence Market:
- (0.04 km) Culinary Adventure Co.
- (0.05 km) Gift Works
- (0.05 km) The Market Gallery
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