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20 of the Best Places to Shop for Charcuterie Ingredients

Christine Hogg

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Christine Hogg

20 of the Best Places to Shop for Charcuterie Ingredients

The holidays will be here before we know it, and all good holiday parties start with a stunning charcuterie spread. From cured meats and cheeses to spreads and jams, these 20 spots will take care of all of your charcuterie board needs.

Russell's Butcher & Deli

Butcher & Deli

Specialty salts and mustards, sauces and other delights are found on the pantry shelves of Russell's Butcher, along with a variety of cold meats and ripened cheeses from Ontario and elsewhere.

Russell's Butcher & Deli

Specialty salts and mustards, sauces and other delights are found on the pantry shelves of Russell's Butcher, along with a variety of cold meats and ripened cheeses from Ontario and elsewhere.

Butcher & Deli

Thin Blue Line Cheese

Found on Roncesvalles Ave., Thin Blue Line sells artisanal cheeses from Ontario and Quebec. Packaged cured meats, snacks and spreads are also sold here.

Thin Blue Line Cheese

Found on Roncesvalles Ave., Thin Blue Line sells artisanal cheeses from Ontario and Quebec. Packaged cured meats, snacks and spreads are also sold here.

The Pantry Fine Cheese

Shop online or in store from a. selection of artisanal cheeses made from cow, sheep or goat milk. The pantry also offers tons of charcuterie board accompanients from small-batch producers, like canned fish and seafood, olive oil, vinegars and other spreads, crackers and specialty salami.

The Pantry Fine Cheese

Shop online or in store from a. selection of artisanal cheeses made from cow, sheep or goat milk. The pantry also offers tons of charcuterie board accompanients from small-batch producers, like canned fish and seafood, olive oil, vinegars and other spreads, crackers and specialty salami.

Bloor West Village

45 Ripley Ave

Cheese Boutique

Cheese

Inside the Cheese Boutique's cheese vault, you'll find some of the oldest, most rare cheeses on earth! This spot operates as a classic deli too, with shelves stocked with everything from olive oils and red pepper spreads, to thinly-shaved prosciutto and freshly baked breads.

Cheese Boutique

Bloor West Village

45 Ripley Ave

Inside the Cheese Boutique's cheese vault, you'll find some of the oldest, most rare cheeses on earth! This spot operates as a classic deli too, with shelves stocked with everything from olive oils and red pepper spreads, to thinly-shaved prosciutto and freshly baked breads.

Cheese

Speducci Mercato

A butcher shop and pantry shop, Speducci Mercatto is an Italian gem located in North York. The pantry shelves are stocked with imported Italian goodies. You can also shop from their bodega online, and have premium meats, cheeses, and other grocery items delivered straight to your door.

Speducci Mercato

A butcher shop and pantry shop, Speducci Mercatto is an Italian gem located in North York. The pantry shelves are stocked with imported Italian goodies. You can also shop from their bodega online, and have premium meats, cheeses, and other grocery items delivered straight to your door.

The Annex

414 Dupont St

Schmaltz Appetizing

Although bagels and cream cheese are all the rage here, smoked and cured meats and fish, cream cheese and dips like baba ganoush or garlic labneh, as well as pickled items are also for sale.

Schmaltz Appetizing

The Annex

414 Dupont St

Although bagels and cream cheese are all the rage here, smoked and cured meats and fish, cream cheese and dips like baba ganoush or garlic labneh, as well as pickled items are also for sale.

Scheffler's Deli

Located inside the St. Lawrence Market, Scheffler's Delicatessen & Cheese has been operating inside the market since 1955! Once you're inside, you can't miss it—the display of gourmet cheeses, antipastos and spreads, imported meats from Italy and France, and a plethora of savoury snacks to go are all available.

Scheffler's Deli

Located inside the St. Lawrence Market, Scheffler's Delicatessen & Cheese has been operating inside the market since 1955! Once you're inside, you can't miss it—the display of gourmet cheeses, antipastos and spreads, imported meats from Italy and France, and a plethora of savoury snacks to go are all available.

Pusateri’s Fine Foods

Shop for your own ingredients at this fine Italian grocer, or let Pusateri's in-house cheese expert take care of the details. Recently introduced, their cheese boxes serve three to four people. Each box comes with well-paired accoutrements like jellies and crackers.

Pusateri’s Fine Foods

Shop for your own ingredients at this fine Italian grocer, or let Pusateri's in-house cheese expert take care of the details. Recently introduced, their cheese boxes serve three to four people. Each box comes with well-paired accoutrements like jellies and crackers.

Peter Pantry

On a busy stretch of Queen St. W., pop into Peter Pantry for a wide selection of jars containing everything from pickled delights to spreads. Attached to Peter Pan Bistro, this spot doubles as a wine bar where you can enjoy a glass at the coubnter or take a bottle home to serve with your spread.

Peter Pantry

On a busy stretch of Queen St. W., pop into Peter Pantry for a wide selection of jars containing everything from pickled delights to spreads. Attached to Peter Pan Bistro, this spot doubles as a wine bar where you can enjoy a glass at the coubnter or take a bottle home to serve with your spread.

Pascale Gourmet

Sharing a piece of Italy with Toronto, Pascale Gourmet is a family business that's been around for nearly 30 years. The cheese and salami are made fresh daily at the butcher counter. If you're looking for authentic Italian salamis, cheeses and imported ingredients from Europe for your board, this is the spot to shop!

Pascale Gourmet

Sharing a piece of Italy with Toronto, Pascale Gourmet is a family business that's been around for nearly 30 years. The cheese and salami are made fresh daily at the butcher counter. If you're looking for authentic Italian salamis, cheeses and imported ingredients from Europe for your board, this is the spot to shop!

Mercatino E Vini

A wine bar and bottle shop first, Mercato E Vini is also home to a pantry which has a dedicated section for DIY charcuterie. Browse from soppresatta and goudas, as well as preserved fruits, vegetables and snacks. This spot also sells a prepared charcuterie kit for $50.

Mercatino E Vini

A wine bar and bottle shop first, Mercato E Vini is also home to a pantry which has a dedicated section for DIY charcuterie. Browse from soppresatta and goudas, as well as preserved fruits, vegetables and snacks. This spot also sells a prepared charcuterie kit for $50.

Leslieville Cheese Market

A friendly neighbourhood cheese shop with affordable prices, Leslieville Cheese Market is home to more than 50 fine cheeses. Their bakery sells a selection of artisanal breads, while their antipasto selection includes a range of specialty pickles and olives.

Leslieville Cheese Market

A friendly neighbourhood cheese shop with affordable prices, Leslieville Cheese Market is home to more than 50 fine cheeses. Their bakery sells a selection of artisanal breads, while their antipasto selection includes a range of specialty pickles and olives.

St. Clair West

1700 St Clair Ave. W

La Spesa Food Market

Visit the deli counter at La Spesa to garnish your charcuterie board with imported meats and cheeses, before making your way into the bottle shop to find a perfect wine pairing. Shop from hundreds of artisanal pantry items to complement your spread, whether you're into marinated spreads, honeys, oils, or more.

La Spesa Food Market

St. Clair West

1700 St Clair Ave. W

Visit the deli counter at La Spesa to garnish your charcuterie board with imported meats and cheeses, before making your way into the bottle shop to find a perfect wine pairing. Shop from hundreds of artisanal pantry items to complement your spread, whether you're into marinated spreads, honeys, oils, or more.

La Salumeria

Kind of a local secret, La Salumeria has been operating out of its Yonge St. location for decades. It's an old-school italian deli in every shape and form, complete with endless imported antipasti and a selection of meat and cheese.

La Salumeria

Kind of a local secret, La Salumeria has been operating out of its Yonge St. location for decades. It's an old-school italian deli in every shape and form, complete with endless imported antipasti and a selection of meat and cheese.

Little Italy

567 College St

Kiss My Pans

Currently in the midst of a reloaction, Kiss My Pans is a Singaporean cafe tucked inside a cheese shop. Jeanne, the founder, has a knack for putting together striking cheese boards and grazing platters, and will gladly help you select the perfect snacks for your own charcuterie.

Kiss My Pans

Little Italy

567 College St

Currently in the midst of a reloaction, Kiss My Pans is a Singaporean cafe tucked inside a cheese shop. Jeanne, the founder, has a knack for putting together striking cheese boards and grazing platters, and will gladly help you select the perfect snacks for your own charcuterie.

Junction Fromagerie

European and Canadian cheese are all the rage at this west-end cheese shop. Don't feel like throwing your own spread together? Junction Fromagerie sells pre-assembled charcuterie platters and gift boxes, too.

Junction Fromagerie

European and Canadian cheese are all the rage at this west-end cheese shop. Don't feel like throwing your own spread together? Junction Fromagerie sells pre-assembled charcuterie platters and gift boxes, too.

Good Cheese

Located in East Chinatown, Good Cheese sells almost 100 different kinds of hard and soft cheeses, as well as wine and beer, making this your one-stop shop to being the perfect host. Their grocery selection also offers a selection of crisps, pickled condiments, spreads and snacks.

Good Cheese

Located in East Chinatown, Good Cheese sells almost 100 different kinds of hard and soft cheeses, as well as wine and beer, making this your one-stop shop to being the perfect host. Their grocery selection also offers a selection of crisps, pickled condiments, spreads and snacks.

Global Cheese

Serving Toronto since 1970, Global Cheese specializes in sourcing fine imported cheeses and domestic cheeses from around the world, whether you're looking for a French Brie or a German blue cheese.

Global Cheese

Serving Toronto since 1970, Global Cheese specializes in sourcing fine imported cheeses and domestic cheeses from around the world, whether you're looking for a French Brie or a German blue cheese.

Eataly Toronto

Eataly's sprawling marketplace is an endless supply of products for your charcuterie spreat. Along with canned, pickled and jarred ingredients, you can also shop a fresh selection of fruits and vegetables to pair with your meats and cheeses.

Eataly Toronto

Eataly's sprawling marketplace is an endless supply of products for your charcuterie spreat. Along with canned, pickled and jarred ingredients, you can also shop a fresh selection of fruits and vegetables to pair with your meats and cheeses.

Alimentari Toronto

This little shop on Roncesvalles Ave. is home to a wide selection of imported Italian antipasto that pairs perfectly with any meat and cheese. Browse from floor-to-ceiling shelves stocked with a variety of olives and tapenades, like sun-dried tomatoes and packed sardines and of course,  an endless selection of olive oil.

Alimentari Toronto

This little shop on Roncesvalles Ave. is home to a wide selection of imported Italian antipasto that pairs perfectly with any meat and cheese. Browse from floor-to-ceiling shelves stocked with a variety of olives and tapenades, like sun-dried tomatoes and packed sardines and of course,  an endless selection of olive oil.