Economy Fruit

The Economy Fruit Market has surprisingly passed health inspection tests for many, many decades despite its stained floor and walls, borderline rotten produce, and lack of refrigeration units. Its outward appearance might have kept Unilocal reviewers away, but I’d say it’s a hidden gem with its 20^th-​century prices. Consistently cheaper than the nearby No Frills and Walmart at Dufferin Mall, the Economy Fruit Market is the cheapest grocery store in Toronto.
While I recommend going to the Portuguese rival Do Rego grocery store down the street for peaches, items in bulk, and refrigerated, regularly-​washed greens; the Economy Fruit Market has unbeatable $ 1 boxes of grapes, tomatoes, and bananas. Seasonal sales include corn on the cob (six for $ 1) and cantaloupe (two large melons for $ 1). I simply pick what I need, eat it right away, and return a couple days later. This facial recognition has probably given me a discount too, as one particular store cashier always rounds down the prices for loyal customers ($ 1.65 to $ 1.50, $ 2.20 to $ 2.00, etc.; note that it’s also cash-​only). Overall, the Economy Fruit Market is not for everyone, but for a health-​conscious Exercise Sciences student renting from a nearby home like me, it’s better than an A-​OK rating.