Departments
Produce
It’s no wonder our store name has always featured our signature strawberry. Luscious fresh fruits and vegetables were the only products when we opened in 1978, and are a mainstay to this day. Our buyers comb Detroit’s Eastern Market and produce terminal, as well as the Ontario Food Terminal daily, which means our enormous variety of produce from fruits and vegetables, fresh cut greens, specialty salads and other specialty produce items you just won’t find anywhere else reach your table so consistently fresh! We guarantee it! (If you would like a taste before you buy, you’re welcome to a sample!) And because we care about our neighbours and sustainability, we support Local Ontario farmers whenever possible and seasonally available, fostering good faith in our community while maintaining the highest quality in our foods.
Olive & Salad Bar
Don’t overlook our olive bar! Here we feature specialty items to add that special touch to any charcuterie or antipasto platter. Craving a snack or just looking for a unique topping or side to any sandwich, dish or platter. Selections such as grilled zucchini, or eggplant, feta stuffed peppers, blue cheese stuffed olives, sun dried tomatoes, wild mushrooms or roasted red peppers…just to name a few.
Delicatessen
Our deli cases are stocked with a robust selection of the finest, highest quality deli favorites. Imported and domestic selections on hand that are carefully sliced to your specific needs. Dried, cured, smoked specialty items locally sourced such as kielbasa, ham, turkey, salami, and our most famous smoked and corned beef from Montreal. Exquisite flavours from Italy like our gourmet prosciutto, porchetta, capicollo and mortadella. We provide you with the ingredients for that perfect sandwich for school lunches or when creating that most impressive charcuterie board! Any request is filled with quick service and freshly sliced goodness. And don’t forget to try something new! We’ll be happy to offer you a sample slice!
Cheese
A gourmet epicurean experience for the most discerning of tastes! We offer hundreds upon hundreds of the world’s finest cheeses from near and far! Mild to sharp, sweet to zesty, fresh to aged—we have it all! Whether you are looking to impress your guest with the most exquisite European selections or the finest local artisan treasures you are sure to find your variety here! We know you appreciate fine food and we are happy to offer samples for your indulgence, try one of our flavoured cheeses or uncommon varieties, the possibilities are endless! Whether you are keeping it mainstream or looking for exotic, your cheese platter or gourmet recipes will be complete after a stop at Fred’s!
Selections include sheep, goat, cow, buffalo, vegan, lactose-free, and low-fat!
Meat & Seafood
We specialize in providing the freshest cuts of Canadian meats available. Our meat is always fresh, never frozen. Offering freshly cut AAA steaks, roasts and chops or whole loin options. Your meat selection is always hand-cut or fresh ground and through the use of traditional recipes and innovative techniques, we guarantee to exceed your expectations!
Canadian poultry, pork and lamb—Fresh chicken breast, never pumped with additives. Whole chicken fryer or roasters, wings, thighs,drumsticks. Fresh baby back ribs offered by the slab or whole case deal pricing, whole pork loin or chops stuffed or butterflied, locally smoked low sodium bacon, and freshly sliced or whole peameal bacon. Whole lamb or lamb cuts are also available from local farms.
Choose from our hand made in house selections such as, bacon wrapped filet mignon, freshly breaded cutlets or city chicken, fresh sliced fettina, fresh cut & marinated kabobs, gourmet stuffed pork chops, stuffed chicken breasts and roasts, london broil, veal birds, mediterranean style kafta, braciole di manzo, fresh ground beef, pork or poultry, stuffed peppers, stuffed mushrooms.
We are known for our diverse selection of house made pork sausages: mild or hot Italian, Louisiana andouille, spicy chorizo, Italian garlic, honey garlic and ever changing seasonal selections. We also offer turkey and lamb sausage varieties, as well as fresh made cevapi and breakfast sausage.
Famous for our house-made specialty burgers, made from beef, pork, lamb or poultry. This includes selections such as jalapeno-cheddar, mushroom swiss, mediterranean, gyro burgers, plain beef or seasoned. Chicken, turkey and salmon burgers are also offered in an array of unique recipes.
Seafood options from wild caught to farm raised in counter such as salmon, perch, pickerel and smelt available. Local or European. Check our frozen selection for items like shrimp, muscles, calamari, octopus, and other exotic fish and seafood. Imported salted dried cod (baccala) is always available boneless or bone-in. And last but not least we are known for our fresh made Italian house recipe seafood salad! (Insalata di mare)
Ah-So Sushi
At the sushi counter, make a selection from Ah-so’s menu, fresh sushi made daily in-house by Ah-so’s own professional sushi chefs.
We’re proud to have Ah-so sushi as part of our team and we hope you stop in and experience what great sushi is all about. Freshness + quality ingredients = delicious.
You’re going to love this.
Catering
Have people to feed but no time to cook? Have no fear, lunch and dinner are always ready. Here you’ll find a plethora of ready-to-eat items and gourmet dishes prepared daily by our chefs. Great take-home meals that are ready when you are. Featuring fresh roasted chicken, grilled bbq ribs, grilled salmon, grilled vegetables, jumbo grilled chicken wings. Fresh homemade lasagna, cabbage rolls, quiches, meat pies and tourtieres. Weekly features include fresh made perogies, homemade macaroni & cheese and fresh made shepherds pie as well as many other exquisite recipes that are rotated throughout the weeks and seasons. Grabbing lunch on the run? Choose from our large variety of sandwiches and wraps-ready to go or custom made, you choose! 6 varieties of homemade soup or chili (meat or vegan) to choose from daily! And our fresh wide selection salad bar awaits you with a vast array of healthy choices.We are also known for our authentic fresh made guacamole, made in house daily!
Breakfast, lunch or dinner can easily be catered! Call to place your order for pick-up or delivery.
Grocery
International and local grocery awaits you in our aisles. You will find thousands of the finest selections of gourmet, organic, conventional, trending groceries and better-for-you products You will find Asian, European and Middle Eastern delicacies as well as many locally known culinary treats! We are happy to accommodate your special requests for foods you can’t find anywhere else. We’re also committed to serving your specific dietary needs, be it KETO, VEGAN, PALEO, or simply gluten free, sugar free, low sodium or low fat. Just as we are committed to bringing you the finest selection of foods from near and far.Explore our aisles to find plenty of products that fit your healthy lifestyle. And if you need help to find something, or suggestions on what to use or how, be sure to ask one of our knowledgeable friendly staff for help!
Floral
When you come to Fred’s you can see we are blooming with possibilities for celebrating special occasions and delighting friends, family and the special people in your life. Fred’s on-staff floral designers create beautiful and imaginative works of floral art for every budget and for every occasion. Whether you’re in need of wedding bouquets or centrepieces, a grand funeral arrangement or party corsages and boutonnieres, Fred’s has the ideal floral selection to match the size of the occasion plus the size of your budget. Step into our walk-in cooler to create your own bouquet from our impressive selection of beautiful fresh-cut flowers. Or choose from the variety of exotic tropical arrangements, modern vase arrangements or blooming and green potted plants on display year-round. Whether it’s roses for Valentine’s Day, lilies for Easter or Christmas poinsettias, you’ll find what you’re looking for.
We also carry balloons in a rainbow of colors, shapes and sizes when that “festive touch” is called for. Local delivery is available.
The floral department at Fred’s blooms every day with fresh cut flowers from around the world, including Holland, South America, Canada and the United States.
Gift Baskets
Handcrafted gift baskets are a tradition at Fred’s. For decades now our unique selections and hand designed baskets have been the first choice to delight friends and family, thank clients, reward employees, send condolences or acknowledge special occasions. Our gourmet gift baskets are created with inspiration and care by our artistic and talented experts. Anytime of year, cheerful baskets of tasty goodies are guaranteed to bring smiles of appreciation. Festive packages brimming with delicious, carefully selected fruit and best selection of the finest gourmet foods are exceptional indulgences sure to please. Here at Fred’s we make it easy for you to express your thoughts by offering wonderful gift baskets for any occasion with a variety of enticing contents in several price ranges.
In addition to our full selection of standard baskets we can create custom themed baskets to suit your taste for personal or corporate gifts. Our baskets are made to order so that we can ensure the highest quality and freshest produce. Call now to order! 519-966-2241 Delivery is also available.
Desserts
The La Rocca tradition of dessert making began 60 years ago in Naples, Italy where our family’s passion for the art of baking inspired the many original and Fred’s is a proud partner with La Rocca cakes delivering outstanding quality and premium flavours. In 1986 La Rocca Creative Cakes was established in Canada, and over the last 30 years, they’ve grown to become one of the most respected artisanale dessert manufacturers in North America. They create a uniqueness in every cake flavour by mixing together fresh and delicious ingredients which they source locally and from around the world. With each final swirl of chocolate, dollop of whipped cream and drizzle of buttery caramel, your eyes will marvel at their beauty and your taste buds will enjoy pure satisfaction.
Party Trays
Are you having a party and need not only a delicious spread, but a beautiful presentation? Maybe sending a congratulatory gift or offering condolences. We have a large selection of artisan trays for any event! Only fresh ingredients, all artfully assembled. Whether your party is large or small we can make it special for everyone there! We offer local and international selections to give a diverse tray that you won’t get anywhere else! Customize your tray in store or give us a call and we can build a tray you will love! We also deliver! Give us a call 519-966-2241
Meat & Cheese Platters
Celebrate your party with premium Canadian cold cuts & cheeses or step it up a notch with a European twist like a traditional Italian meat & cheese platter. Choose from the freshest meats like mortadella, capicollo, Genoa salami, ham, and turkey, roast beef or pastrami! Kielbasa trays are also available featuring only the finest locally smoked options.
Antipasto or Relish Trays
Antipasto platters done with style featuring delicious European preserves to add some seasoning and spice to your event. A selection of olives, artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, grilled jalapenos, pickled eggplant, pickled zucchini sweet or spicy pickled peppers and more!
Fruit & Veggie Platters
A selection of fresh fruit for something crisp and refreshing to cleanse your palette or a fresh assortment of vegetables for that extra crunch. All produce items are hand selected and hand cut and crafted into a work of art that will wow your guests. Vegetable trays come with dip and fruit trays have homemade fruit dip as optional.
Sandwich or Wrap Platters
Any of our homemade artisan sandwiches or wraps can be customized to your needs on an impressive party platter. Choose from an assortment of lunch meats and cheeses, grilled meats or veggies, or homemade salads such as chicken, egg, salmon or tuna. Every sandwich and wrap made with attention to detail and utmost flavour! The freshest are ingredients sliced and diced in house! The freshest European breads and wraps are used provided fresh daily by the best in the business of local bakeries. Any condiment that your taste buds fancy are available as well! But be sure to ask for Fred’s own balsamic dressing to add some zip to your selections and really wow your audience!