Épicerie Basta is your neighbourhood ecological grocery store in the Plateau-Mont-Royal neighbourhood of Montréal, Québec, offering more than 200 products in reusable, consigned containers. We celebrate local food and fare from Québec while working to eliminate single-use packaging by packing your favourite products in reusable and refillable containers.
While waste reduction and eliminating single-use packaging are the guiding principles of Basta, we have also created a sustainable shopping experience, that while not entirely waste free, is more accessible and convenient for the average person than a full-on zero waste grocery store.
We do this by offering pre-packaged foods in reusable, returnable containers. All you have to do is pay a small deposit fee for the consigned containers. Then on your next visit, bring back your Basta reusable containers, claim your deposit, and leave with new returnable items! We’ll then clean, sanitize, and reuse the containers again and again. That way you’ll be reducing your waste and your recycling footprint, while enjoying a full selection of groceries!
Our selection of package-free and/or pre-filled foods in reusable, consigned containers includes fruits & vegetables, frozen foods, veggie options, bakery items, beers & wines, nuts, snacks, sweets, flour, rice, & much more. We also serve ready-to-eat meals in a range of reusable, consigned containers, including delicious salads! You can also grab a drink to-go in a La Tasse reusable mug and enjoy it at our bar counter or take it to-go.
Come visit us today and see everything we have to offer!
- Fresh fruits & vegetables
- Dried fruits & vegetables
- Grains - rice - cereals
- Legumes (beans - chickpeas - etc.)
- Pasta & noodles
- Nuts & seeds
- Baking ingredients (flour - sugar - etc.)
- Sweeteners (honey - maple syrup - etc.)
- Candy & snacks
- Chocolate
- Coffee
- Soups - sauces - condiments
- Milk & cream
- Yogurt
- Eggs
- Prepared dishes
- Beverages & beverage mixes