T&T Supermarket, Canada’s largest Asian grocery retailer, is preparing to open a new store in Toronto’s North York neighborhood at 5095 Yonge Street, within the RioCan Empress shopping centre.
The new location will occupy the former Loblaws grocery store, which closed on October 25, 2024, according to BlogTO. While an exact opening date has not yet been confirmed, the 66,000-square-foot store is expected to open in Fall 2026, marking the largest T&T Supermarket in Ontario. Owned by Loblaw Companies Limited, T&T will transform the former supermarket into a modern Asian grocery destination featuring expanded bakery, beauty, and hot food departments.
Founded in 1993 in Vancouver, T&T Supermarket has grown into a household name across Canada, offering a wide range of Asian groceries, produce, and ready-to-eat meals. The company was acquired by Loblaw Companies Limited in 2009 and has since continued to expand nationally, with new stores planned for Mississauga and San Francisco in 2026.
The upcoming North York store will feature Ontario’s largest bakery section, offering more than 150 varieties of freshly baked bread and pastries, as well as the province’s largest Asian beauty section, featuring thousands of imported cosmetic and skincare products. Customers can also expect T&T’s popular hot food counter, which serves prepared Asian meals, including barbecue meats, dim sum, sushi, and regional street foods, all made fresh in-store.
T&T’s hot food and bakery selections have become a key part of the brand’s identity, offering convenience alongside authenticity. Many stores feature dishes like Chinese crêpes, Taiwanese popcorn chicken, and sticky rice wraps, alongside baked goods such as mango Swiss rolls and Portuguese egg tarts. The company’s emphasis on quality, freshness, and diversity continues to make it a go-to destination for shoppers seeking both grocery staples and ready-made meals.
With the opening of this new store, T&T Supermarket will further strengthen its presence in the Greater Toronto Area, catering to the city’s growing demand for authentic Asian ingredients and prepared foods, while continuing its expansion across Canada.
