Toronto on the Cheap

Saving money means taking advantage of everyday deals. Here’s a list of places that will help you keep your money where they belong – in your pocket.  If you know of any other Everyday Deals and Discounts to add, Please email me at: may@torontoonthecheap.com

Fast Foods

Ikea: Cinnamon bun and coffee $2, Frozen yogurt $1, 2 Hot dogs and chips and soft drink $2.50, 2 Hot dogs and soft drink $2, Hot dog 50¢.

McDonalds: Free Toronto Star newspaper with the purchase of any Breakfast item.

Starbucks Coffee: Bring your own travel mug and save 10¢ on every cup of coffee.

Tim Hortons: Bring your own travel mug and save 10¢ on every cup of coffee.

Richtree Market Restaurants: Get a medium sized premium coffee and a homemade muffin for $1.89.

Food Shopping

Peak Freans Outlet Store: All cookies here on on sale (some broken, some original packages). Examples include: Fruit Cremes, Animal Crackers, Shortcake, etc.  Address: 1200 O’Connor Dr. For more information, please call: 416-701-2433.

Dad’s Cookie Outlet Store: Great prices on a variety of cookies and crackers. Address: 370 Progress Ave. For more information, please call: 416-291-3713.

ddpoultry Chicken Wholesale Outlet: Wholesale prices on chicken, pork, lamb, and beef products. The have a great line of omega 3 chicken products brought in weekly from local Mennonite Farmers. Address: 25A Passmore Ave. For more information, please call: 416-609-9300.

Lindt Outlet Store: If you love chocolate, then visit Lindt outlet store. You’ll get a great selection of chocolates for very little money. Seasonal items and overruns are usually marked down by 75% off what you’d pay at the stores. Selection varies as the inventory is always updated. Address: 2250 Markham Rd.  For more information, please call: 416-292-4029.

Stonemill Bakery Outlet Store: Instead of paying full price for Stonemill baked goods, go directly to their outlet store. You can get nutritious breads, bagels, and english muffins that are trans-fat and preservative free for very low prices. And you can be assured everything you buy is fresh, not day old. Why? Because the outlet store is attached right to their bake house.  Cash accepted only. Address: 426 Nuggest Ave. (North of Sheppard, West of Markham Rd.). The store is closed on Sunday and Monday. For more information, please call: 416-727-0582.

Montmartre Bakery: Montmartre Bakery is another great place to go for all your baked goods. Fresh baked breads–white, whole wheat, egg, rye, raisin, and muesli. They also have organic and gluten-free breads at low pirces. They have the best and cheapest strudels in the city (my opinion) – 24 inches long and are available in apple, cheery, and blueberry. Address: 105 Midwest Rd (North of Lawrence). The store is closed on Sunday and Monday. For more information, please call: 416-757-7771.

Miscellaneous Shopping

The Great Canadian Sox Company: Most of the socks you buy at the retail stores come directly from this company. So, why not go directly to the source? You can buy seconds and slight irregulars here for very cheap prices. Address: 25 Waterman Ave. (Victoria Park & Eglinton Ave.) Hours are: Tues, – Sat. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, please call: 416-288-0028, ext. 241.

Entertainment & Attractions

Royal Ontario Museum: Half price admission every Friday night after 4:30 p.m.

Second City: Training Centre has improv every Thursday night a 9 p.m. Admission is PWYC. For more information, please call: 416-340-7270.

The Canadian Stage Company: PWYC (Pay what you can) on Monday night performances. You must purchase your tickets at the box office in person on the day of performance starting at 10:00 a.m. (PWYC tickets are subject to availability). Suggested donation: $15. RUSH TICKETS for all performances are also available at 50% off the regular ticket price. Tickets must be purchased in person at the box office, one hour before showtime. (again, tickets are subject to availability).  Box offices are located at: Berkeley Street Theatre, 26 Berkeley St. or Bluma Appel Theatre, 27 Front St. E. For more information, please call: 416-368-3110.

T.O.Tix: Offers discounts to theatre, dance and opera performances for up to 50% OFF. Ticket Shop is located at Yonge-Dundas Square, Tuesday – Saturday, 12 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Or look for tickets online.

Yuk Yuk’s: Amateur night every Tuesday. Two amateur shows for $3.