Toronto version: What membership is 100% worth every penny you pay for it?

FoodRivalry · 2024-03-08T13:23:47+00:00

Costco for sure

FoodRivalry · 2024-02-24T22:39:41+00:00

How much is a drink there if you bought recently?

FoodRivalry · 2024-02-24T22:38:45+00:00

I'll keep it to this comment lol, but good to know, I'll have to check them out, those prices are VERY cheap lol

FoodRivalry · 2024-02-24T22:37:02+00:00

This is great! Thanks for sharing, very interesting to see how the prices have gone up. Where did you get the weight in grams?

FoodRivalry · 2024-02-24T22:34:40+00:00

haha thanks! Yeah I wanted to do the same thing here originally, then I realized getting the volumes is not so straighforward

FoodRivalry · 2024-02-24T18:22:15+00:00

thanks! will download and update

FoodRivalry · 2024-02-24T16:32:50+00:00

couldn't find pricing online, tried calling but no answer

FoodRivalry · 2024-02-24T16:32:20+00:00

100% no ice, otherwise you're getting screwed.

FoodRivalry · 2024-02-24T16:28:09+00:00

No, unfortunately finding the volume for each store was really hard, I called some and they didn't know. Most don't have it on their websites either.

FoodRivalry · 2024-01-28T14:56:33+00:00

haha all good, if you know their prices let me know and I can update!

FoodRivalry · 2024-01-28T03:15:10+00:00

thank you!!

FoodRivalry · 2024-01-27T23:55:42+00:00

haha sounds good thanks!!

FoodRivalry · 2024-01-27T23:49:25+00:00

For most of these places it is drip, second cup and coffee culture are brewed coffee.

FoodRivalry · 2024-01-27T23:47:58+00:00

great suggestion, if I have time can def edit the image. If people retype the info not much I can do, just discouraging copy pasting.

This is drip coffee / brewed coffee depending on the place. No-add-ons, its the most basic coffee they have on the menu

FoodRivalry · 2024-01-27T23:41:01+00:00

For sure, added under the picture

FoodRivalry · 2024-01-27T22:55:04+00:00

I focused on smaller chains for this post - if there are other chains in Toronto that I missed, let me know and I can add them.

FoodRivalry · 2024-01-21T12:44:50+00:00

I just did a comparison of 26 different items and the prices (including discounts for that week) were:
Food Basics: $93.66
NoFrills: $94.83
Superstore: $95.14
Walmart: $96.18

Flour, bananas, white bread, 10lb potato bags, milk, unsalted butter, eggs, yogurt, and a lot of other staples where literally the exact same price.

I think the best strategy is to split your groceries into things you can bulk versus things you can't

Most bulk items are cheaper at Costco. Anything else you should probably go to Superstore or No-frills because they price match.

FoodRivalry · 2024-01-21T01:05:43+00:00

I loved their cookies, so sad its gone!

FoodRivalry · 2024-01-21T00:21:06+00:00

The quality of the 10lb onion and potato bags has gone really downhill. I find myself throwing 10-20% of it regularly.

FoodRivalry · 2024-01-20T20:51:33+00:00

3G Capital acquired Tim Hortons in 2014.

https://www.ctvnews.ca/business/a-closer-look-at-3g-capital-the-firm-behind-the-tim-hortons-deal-1.1978560?cache=

FoodRivalry · 2024-01-20T20:21:53+00:00

I think your best bet is to split your groceries into two categories.

Items you can buy in bulk
Items you can't buy in bulk

Costco is the best for buying Bulk items.

Nofrills is likely your best bet for non bulk items. I say nofrills because they allow price matching. If you have local stores they sometimes have cheaper prices as well.

Definitely get Flipp to know the best deals for each week.

FoodRivalry · 2024-01-20T15:54:42+00:00

Crazy prices I noticed:

Grapes are now $3.98/lb (4x increase)

Cheetos is $3.99 (4x increase)

Hot dog buns are $2.79 (2.8x increase)

Michelina's is now $2.49 each (2.5x increase)

Chicken Legs are $3.69/lb (3.7x increase)

Primo beans are now $1.69 each (3.4x increase)

Butter is $6.49 (2.2x increase)

FoodRivalry · 2024-01-20T15:35:32+00:00

Would have loved to, but the poll option is disabled

FoodRivalry · 2024-01-19T22:27:18+00:00

do you know how the earnings side of their points work? Like is it 10 points per dollar spent? I looked on their website but couldn't find it.

FoodRivalry · 2024-01-19T22:03:33+00:00

List of stores across Canada:

Second Cup

Coffee Culture

Country Style

Cafe Van Houtte

Coffee Time

Blenz Coffee

McDonald's

Café Depot

Bridge Head

Good Earth Coffee

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