Phil's Place

What is Phil's Place? Operating inside the historic brick walls of 93 Front Street East since 1982, Phil's Place is a St. Lawrence Market staple that fuels home cooks and downtown restaurant kitchens alike. The stall hums with energy, surrounded by neatly stacked crates of seasonal fruits, rare root varietals, and imported specialties beneath the market's high rafters. There is no sit-down seating here; it is an active walk-up counter tailored for fast grocery runs and on-the-go snacking.

Phil's Place Menu & What to Order While chefs gravitate here for specialty herbs, wild mushrooms, and colourful edible flowers, casual visitors should zero in on the house-prepped fresh fruit salads. Packed with vibrant melon, seasonal berries, and citrus, they make for an ideal market breakfast or mid-afternoon perk. Pick up a pint of sweet fresh figs or medjool dates, or order one of their vibrant fruit and veggie platters if entertaining a crowd.

Know Before You Go Phil's Place is strictly walk-in, with service moving quickly even when Saturday market traffic peaks. Weekday afternoons offer the calmest browsing if you want to chat with the staff about peak-season produce or unusual varietals. The market is closed on Mondays and sits a quick walk from King and Union subway stations.