As a U of G student, you can purchase a meal plan, and all residence students will select one. Your meal plan is linked to your student ID and can be used on campus and at select off-campus partner locations. You will also find plenty of online food delivery options in Guelph.
Search online for the store that is closest to where you stay in Guelph, and most convenient for you in terms of prices and item options! You can also check out the “International” aisle in the grocery stores to find out if they sell your food from home.
Search online for the store that is closest to where you stay in Guelph, and most convenient for you in terms of prices and item options!
Prices on price tags are before tax, 13% taxes (HST) are added at checkout.
Items that are Ontario sales tax-exempt (8%) include books, children’s clothing and footwear, diapers, and some qualifying prepared food and beverages.
Check out the “International” aisle in the grocery stores to find out if they sell your food from home.
Use Guelph Transit or your phone Maps appfor the bus schedule to grocery stores.
Food assistance is available to all University of Guelph students. To learn more about the Guelph Student FoodBank resources available please visit: csaonline.ca/foodbank or contact them at foodbank@uoguelph.ca.
Home Away from Home: Food in Guelph
Shopping in Guelph
Explore some of these options below and browse our local mall (Stone Road Mall) for all your shopping needs!
Please be advised that these shopping options are not affiliated with the university.
Mission Thrift Store - 228 Victoria Rd S
Goodwill Community Store & Donation Centre - 340 Woodlawn Rd W
The Salvation Army Thrift Store - 204 Silvercreek Pkwy N
Purchase from used items stores to save money (see section above)
Look for discounts during sales like Back to School, Black Friday, Boxing Day
Walmart
Canadian Tire
Shoppers Drug Mart
Rexall
Best Buy
Staples
Walmart
Shopping Tips and Reminders
Stores are usually closed on Canadian public holidays. Stock up before holidays or before running out of food.
Prices on price tags are before tax. Remember to include an additional 13% taxes (HST) to find out the final costs.
Items that are Ontario sales tax-exempt (8%) include books, children’s clothing and footwear, diapers, and some qualifying prepared food and beverages
Zero-rated supplies (has a 0% GST/HST rate): basic groceries such as milk, bread, and vegetables, most fishery products such as fish for human consumption, prescription drugs and drug-dispensing services, feminine hygiene products, eligible medical devices. Read more information about zero-rated supplies.
