Pusateri’s Fine Foods

Exceptional choice and quality! I don’t mind paying the extra for the helpfulness and quality of fine foods.

great store. slowest damn breakfast sandwich this side of Lake Ontario.

Incredibly bad service. Cashing out at the bakery till when suddenly the cashier comes out mid-​transaction to the front of the shop (where the main tills are) without saying a word, leaving me standing there confused. The other cashier tells me to follow her (30secs after seeing my dazed face) to only find out the item that was incorrectly priced needs to be voided by someone else (which by law, to my understanding, should be free for mispricing). The other cashier and my original cashier were arguing on voiding the item for a good three-​five minutes. (imagine my awkwardness)
I was baffled by the horrendous unprofessional manners these two were at (alongside a supervisor on the phone standing 1 foot away, STARING and ignoring the situation) On top of the level pusateri fine groceries is supposed to be. Even high school or youngsters are incredibly more polite.
Also on a side note, the bakery is not all worth going here (longos has a better selection around the corner)
Place is really cramped as well and would really only come only for specialty items.
on another side note, this is the only place ive seen illy capsules (for coffee machines) sold other then the yorkdale illy café

I love this place. It is the best gourmet grocery chain in Toronto imho.
When ever I have to be in the area, such as at the Reference Library, I go over here first to grab a sandwich. I love their porchetta sandwich!

Great food, I love their pastas and pasta sauce. A little annoying to shop at because it’s so small and gets busy, closes way too early (8pm-what’s up with that??!), prices can be crazy ($ 8 for a cupcake?!) but they do have some delicious items that aren’t easy to find. A step above whole foods.

My favorite grocery store when buying fruits, they’re always in perfect condition (if that makes sense). The workers here are always willing to help if you have questions. Although this place can get quite expensive I don’t mind spending the extra money for good quality produce. Although I wouldn’t buy the stuff you can usually find in a regular grocery store because of the price difference. There bakery here is phenomenal-​french inspired goodness.
If you like having easy parking try the avenue road and lawrence location, this location has valet service in a really tight area.

Pusateri’s makes hosting events easy. With their wonderful on-​line menu to the delivery and overall taste. I look forward to the Holidays knowing Pusateri’s is there to help. The mini sandwiches are addictive and makes grabbing a quick meal simple. I can’t wait til they open in Sherway Gardens!

I love this place. I went into this location twice in the last week and they are soooo busy but I was so impressed at how they kept everything moving quickly and smoothly. Yes, their prices are higher but it is a specialty shop and you will not find better quality anywhere in Toronto.

Love this store. Whenever I need some fancy ingredient or just passing by, I always go/​stop at Pusaterie’s. Not everyday grocery’s store but it has everything.

Pusateri’s is an apropos gourmet grocer for upscale and tony Yorkville. It has the best of what any elegant grocery would offer. While the prices are exorbitant, the produce, bakery, meats, cheeses etc. are the absolute finest. Every city should have a Pusateri’s, when only the best will do. The proletariat must shop elsewhere.

Emphasis on FINE foods, of course.
Pusateri’s has got you covered on the more frou-​frou ingredients you desire to complete your impressive dinner. There are special items you can’t really find in, say, Loblaws, that you’ll definitely discover here. It’s a very narrow grocery store stocked head-​to-​toe in imported goods with prices of monstrous proportions. At the very least, their liquids (milk etc) are similarly priced to that of Whole Foods.
I like to look around and see what I’m able (and unable) to afford to make my pantry more developed, like adding in a bottle of artisanal rose syrup or caviar honey. All in all it’s a lovely place for really specific items you need but not really an everyday grocery store.

Haven’t been in years (now I remember why I stopped going).
Got 2 regular cupcakes by the Cheesecake Factory (mind you the US chain does not sell to this store). They were disgusting. (try MoRoCo Chocolat for the best)
Then got 4 macaroons. Also horrendous. (try The Cupcake Shoppe or Dlish for the best)
Then got a 12 pack of mini’s by Sullivan & Bleeker. Terrible.
Would not return.

This was a pretty supermarket in an expensive neighbourhood. The design and import products of the shop are very interesting, as they’re not the common products that you will see in the average supermarket in Canada. Each aisle was organized very well and there were decorations everywhere. However, this is my review just for the bakery products.
The macarons and cakes were quite expensive for quality that wasn’t too great. There macarons were a little flat and the shells weren’t anything special. The cakes were mediocre in taste. The only location to eat these desserts was in a food court kind of setting in a mall. I felt like I could have drove a little further for a nicer environment with better food.

Judging based on the hot beverages and dessert we ordered, I believe this place is a great stop as an alternate to Starbucks. I ordered the chocolate Fudge latte while my friend ordered the Chai tea latte. Both were delicious and had a wholesome taste so definitely a place to return for hot beverages during those winter evenings. I had also purchased a dolly bar from the grocery side of this store (coconut on top, chocolate chips and some type of addicting ingredient that brings everything together… Probably flour). This item was also pretty good.
On the other hand I completely agree that the grocery side very clearly overpriced. So I mean if you can get it, great, otherwise go to food basics.

Always a fun place to shop. They carry a lot of things other locations don’t which makes it a great place to introduce yourself to some new food items. I want to say clearly over priced but it isn’t really. You want unique it costs.

Nice and clean. Well-​organized. They seem to order in bagels from alll over the city so I can have my pick! :) I have very happy memories of walking over there on Saturday and Sunday mornings with my husband to grab bagels, clotted cream (for scones that I would bake), and freshly squeezed OJ. The fruit always looked and tasted great. Expensive, but worth it.

OK, Pusateri’s has some fine food indeed. At the same time, I love to poke fun at this Yorkville location since it’s so posh. Here’s my particularly crass review:
At this Yorkville location, they take care of all the «basic essentials», like valet parking your Porsche, deveining an entire piece of foie gras for you, and always keeping stock of your favourite Beluga caviar.
They once had a slab of Kobe beef for $ 1030 (I kid you not!)
If you have elbows, you’re probably too wide to fit into this narrow Yorkville property.

GReat place with lots health Food i go there every day on the way Home
great staff

Amazing selection of foods and hot foods. This place is super pricy though, but well worth it. Located at the border of Yorkville and close to the Four Seasons hotel, this place is perfect for those looking to burn their hundred dollar bills. Come here for a salad, sandwich, soup; it’s perfect for lunch or quick dinners that you’ll only need to heat up. Fantastic breads, meats, and other prepared foods. A definite go-​to place for 4 star «real» food; not fast food. Come here if you want high quality food stuff.

There’s no denying that the Yorkville Pusateri’s is an institution. There’s a good chance that you will find a finer quality of the groceries you are looking for at this market than anywhere else in the city.
My favourite feature of the store is the coffee shop. The tea selection is pretty decent (try the Japanese green tea with eucalyptus) and extends beyond what you see on the list (look behind the counter!).
What makes this great is the huge selection of pastries from some of Toronto’s best patisseries in town. Be sure to try the pistachio cranberry biscotti; it’s the best I’ve had in Toronto.
My only issue is that the place is sometimes unreasonably overpriced. For example they carry Kusmi tea but at almost $ 30/​125g which is twice as much as what you would pay at a retail shop in the Upper East Side (I doubt the rent in Toronto is more).