
Unique Grocery Stores in Markham
We visited various grocery stores in Markham and made a list highlighting those that we found most unique!
Give them a visit during your next grocery run and let us know what you think on social! #VisitMarkham
The Village Grocer
This local family business was originally founded by husband and wife in 1986 as a butcher shop, and later relocated to their current location as a grocery store!
All around the store you’ll find homemade delicious items. You’ll also notice amazing quality items when you visit each department, from the meats to the florals. It’s no wonder this grocery store is so popular!
Address: 4476 16th Avenue, Markham, ON L3R 0M1
Instagram: @thevillagegrocer
Heisei Mart
Located in J-Town, this Japanese grocery store is a hidden gem for authentic Japanese goods including kitchenware, snacks, prepared food, groceries, and more.
They carry many specialty Japanese products and groceries that are hard to find anywhere else in the GTA!
Address: 3160 Steeles Avenue East, Unit 118 (J-Town South building), Markham, ON L3R 4G9
Instagram: @heiseimart
Greek Table Grocery & Deli

This family-owned and operated grocery store is the first of its kind and will bring the best of Greece to your kitchen! The Greek Table offers a large variety of Greek products for you to cook with.
Don’t forget to grab some baklava from their bakery section during your visit!
Address: 6061 Hwy 7 a, Markham, ON L3P 3B2
Instagram: @greek.table
The Garden Basket
The Garden Basket has been a landmark grocery store since 1972!
Their commitment to quality and personal service is what drives their success and they’ve grown quite big since they first opened. When you walk around, you’ll see nods to the ’70s with their retro neon signs for each department!
Address: 9271 Markham Road, Markham, ON L6E 1A1
Instagram: @gardenbasketmarkham

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