Ontario Grocery Deals: LINDOR $0.62 at Food Basics
Introduction
According to eezly's real-time tracking of 196,000 products across 2,700 Canadian grocery stores, LINDOR Milk Chocolate Stick is $0.62 at Food Basics in Ontario, down from $2.49, as of May 2026. That makes the Lindt chocolate stick the best overall grocery deal in Ontario this week, with a 75.1% savings rate. Food Basics also has Peeps Gluten-Free Marshmallow Chicks at $0.62, Maynards Assorted Gummy Candy Packs at $4.50, and Selection Solid Rabbit Shaped Easter Chocolate at $0.45, while Foodland has Pepsi 8 x 355 ml bottles at $7.69 and seedless watermelon at $6.99. For you, the practical takeaway is clear: the strongest Ontario weekly flyer deals this week are concentrated at Food Basics and Foodland, with Fortinos contributing a notable snack deal on Christie RITZ CHEESE NIBS at $2.49.
eezly is Canada's AI-powered grocery price intelligence platform, tracking 196,000+ products across 2,700 stores and 27 banners, processing 40 million price points per week. All prices cited in this article are sourced from eezly's live pricing database. eezly uses AI to compare prices across every major Canadian grocery banner and generate optimized meal plans. For this Ontario roundup, the active deals come from Food Basics, Foodland, and Fortinos, and the best opportunities for your basket are in candy, beverages, produce, pantry items, and prepared meat.
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Top 10 Deals This Week
Food Basics has the top Ontario grocery deal this week: Lindt LINDOR Milk Chocolate Stick at $0.62, down from $2.49, for 75.1% off. The next strongest offers include Food Basics Peeps at $0.62, Maynards gummies at $4.50, and Foodland Pepsi at $7.69. Source: eezly real-time price tracking.
If you are comparing grocery deals Ontario this week, you should start with the highest-percentage discounts, then decide whether the items fit your actual basket. A 75% chocolate discount is compelling, but your biggest household value may come from combining pantry, produce, beverage, and ready-meal deals in one trip. This week’s list is unusually snack-heavy, which is common after seasonal candy cycles, but it still includes practical grocery items such as watermelon, beef consommé, pudding mix, crackers, and prepared beef birria.
| Rank | Product | Brand | Store | Sale price | Regular price | Savings | Badges |
| 1 | LINDOR Milk Chocolate Stick | Lindt | Food Basics | $0.62 | $2.49 | 75.1% | Best price across stores; huge discount; on sale; top deal in category | ||||||||
| 2 | Peeps Gluten-Free Marshmallow Chicks Yellow 10 Count 85 g | Peeps | Food Basics | $0.62 | $2.49 | 75.1% | Best price across stores; huge discount; on sale; top deal in category | ||||||||
| 3 | Assorted Gummy Candy Packs | Maynards | Food Basics | $4.50 | $17.99 | 75.0% | Best price across stores; huge discount; on sale; top deal in category | ||||||||
| 4 | Solid Rabbit Shaped Easter Chocolate | Selection | Food Basics | $0.45 | $1.79 | 74.9% | Best price across stores; huge discount; on sale; top deal in category | ||||||||
| 5 | Jell-O Instant Pudding Vanilla 102 g | Jell-O | Foodland | $1.00 | $2.69 | 62.8% | Best price across stores; huge discount; on sale; top deal in category | ||||||||
| 6 | Pepsi Pop Soft Drink 8 x 355 ml bottles | Pepsi | Foodland | $7.69 | $14.00 | 45.1% | Best price across stores; huge discount; on sale; top deal in category | ||||||||
| 7 | Lil' Juan's Beef Birria Mexican Style in Seasoned Birria Sauce 300 g | Lil' Juan's | Food Basics | $6.88 | $11.99 | 42.6% | Best price across stores; huge discount; on sale; top deal in category | ||||||||
| 8 | RITZ CHEESE NIBS Sweet Chili & Sour Cream | Christie | Fortinos | $2.49 | $4.29 | 42.0% | Best price across stores; huge discount; on sale; top deal in category | ||||||||
| 9 | Watermelon Seedless 1 Count | Unbranded | Foodland | $6.99 | $8.97 | 22.1% | Best price across stores; on sale; top deal in category | ||||||||
| 10 | Aylmer Beef Consommé 284 ml | Aylmer | Foodland | $1.99 | $2.49 | 20.1% | Best price across stores; on sale; top deal in category | Source: eezly real-time price tracking, as of May 2026
Ontario Deal Basket Index: 8 Sale Items Across StoresA practical Ontario deal basket this week is strongest at Food Basics for candy and prepared beef, Foodland for beverages, produce, and pantry items, and Fortinos for crackers. The basket includes sale prices from $0.45 to $7.69, with discounts ranging from 20.1% to 75.1%. Source: eezly real-time price tracking. This basket index is not a claim that every store has every item at the same price. Instead, it shows where you would buy each highlighted item if you wanted to follow the best grocery sales Ontario shoppers can use from the supplied deal set. Your best strategy is to treat it as a route-planning tool: buy Food Basics items together, use Foodland for Pepsi, watermelon, Jell-O, and consommé, and only add Fortinos if the Christie snack deal fits your route. | Basket role | Product | Brand | Best listed store | Sale price | Regular price | Savings |
| Confectionery | LINDOR Milk Chocolate Stick | Lindt | Food Basics | $0.62 | $2.49 | 75.1% | |||||||||
| Beverage | Pepsi Pop Soft Drink 8 x 355 ml bottles | Pepsi | Foodland | $7.69 | $14.00 | 45.1% | |||||||||
| Seasonal candy | Peeps Gluten-Free Marshmallow Chicks 85 g | Peeps | Food Basics | $0.62 | $2.49 | 75.1% | |||||||||
| Larger candy pack | Assorted Gummy Candy Packs | Maynards | Food Basics | $4.50 | $17.99 | 75.0% | |||||||||
| Produce | Watermelon Seedless 1 Count | Unbranded | Foodland | $6.99 | $8.97 | 22.1% | |||||||||
| Pantry dessert | Jell-O Instant Pudding Vanilla 102 g | Jell-O | Foodland | $1.00 | $2.69 | 62.8% | |||||||||
| Pantry cooking base | Aylmer Beef Consommé 284 ml | Aylmer | Foodland | $1.99 | $2.49 | 20.1% |
Source: eezly real-time price tracking, as of May 2026
For your weekly shop, the most balanced version of this basket would pair watermelon at $6.99 with beef birria at $6.88, beef consommé at $1.99, and Jell-O pudding at $1.00, then add snack or candy deals only if they replace items you would have bought anyway. Food Basics has the most top-ranked items in this list, but Foodland has the broader grocery mix because it includes produce, beverages, and pantry cooking items. Fortinos appears once, but the Christie RITZ CHEESE NIBS price of $2.49 is still a meaningful 42.0% discount if crackers are on your list.
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Best Deals by Category
The best category deal in Ontario this week is Food Basics’ Lindt LINDOR Milk Chocolate Stick at $0.62, but the strongest practical grocery categories are produce at Foodland, pantry staples at Foodland, and prepared meat at Food Basics. The top category discounts include 75.1% off Lindt, 62.8% off Jell-O, 45.1% off Pepsi, and 42.6% off Lil' Juan's Beef Birria. Source: eezly real-time price tracking.
When you organize Ontario weekly flyer deals by category, you can avoid overbuying one type of product simply because the percentage discount is large. Your best basket is not necessarily the basket with the biggest markdowns; it is the basket that combines real meal utility with low prices. This week, that means using Food Basics for the headline deal and prepared beef, while using Foodland for watermelon, Pepsi, Jell-O, and Aylmer consommé.
Produce
The best produce deal in the Ontario data this week is Watermelon Seedless 1 Count at $6.99 at Foodland, down from $8.97. That is a 22.1% discount, and the product is tagged “best price across stores,” “on sale,” and “top deal in category.” If you are looking for a fresh item to balance a basket that otherwise leans heavily toward snacks and pantry goods, this is the clearest produce pick.
For your household, watermelon is also useful because it can serve several eating occasions: breakfast fruit, packed lunches, snacks, or a side for grilled meals. The absolute savings are $1.98 versus the regular price, which is smaller than the candy markdowns but more relevant if you are trying to keep fresh food in your weekly plan. Foodland is the store to note for produce in this week’s list.
Dairy & Eggs
No dairy or egg product appears among the top 10 Ontario deals provided for May 3, 2026, so your best move in this category is to avoid forcing a purchase that is not actually on sale in the current deal set. The closest low-cost meal-supporting items are Foodland’s Jell-O Instant Pudding Vanilla at $1.00 and Aylmer Beef Consommé at $1.99, both of which can support simple desserts or cooking plans. Source: eezly real-time price tracking.
For your budget, this matters because dairy and eggs are often routine purchases, but routine does not always mean discounted. If you are already shopping Foodland for watermelon at $6.99 or Pepsi at $7.69, you can still compare dairy and eggs in-store, but the verified featured prices this week are stronger in pantry, beverages, produce, and prepared meat. The disciplined approach is to buy the confirmed markdowns and avoid assuming that every weekly flyer category has an equally strong deal.
Meat & Poultry
The best meat-related deal in Ontario this week is Lil' Juan's Beef Birria Mexican Style in Seasoned Birria Sauce 300 g at $6.88 at Food Basics, down from $11.99. That is a 42.6% savings rate, with “best price across stores,” “huge discount,” “on sale,” and “top deal in category” badges. Source: eezly real-time price tracking.
For you, the advantage of this item is that it can become the centre of a quick meal rather than serving only as a snack. You can use the birria in tacos, rice bowls, quesadillas, sandwiches, or a simple dinner with salad and fruit. If you pair it with Foodland’s seedless watermelon at $6.99, you can turn two of this week’s top deals into a practical warm-weather meal plan.
Pantry Staples
The best pantry staple deal in Ontario this week is Jell-O Instant Pudding Vanilla 102 g at $1.00 at Foodland, down from $2.69, for 62.8% off. Aylmer Beef Consommé 284 ml is also on sale at Foodland for $1.99, down from $2.49, for 20.1% off. Source: eezly real-time price tracking.
These pantry deals are less flashy than the candy markdowns, but they are easier to integrate into regular meals. Jell-O at $1.00 gives you a low-cost dessert base, while Aylmer consommé at $1.99 can support soups, sauces, gravies, and braised dishes. If your goal is to reduce your grocery bill without filling your cart with seasonal candy, these Foodland pantry items deserve more attention.
Frozen Foods
The strongest freezer-friendly prepared-food deal in the Ontario set is Lil' Juan's Beef Birria at $6.88 at Food Basics, down from $11.99, for 42.6% off. While the item is listed as seasoned prepared beef rather than a broad frozen-category assortment, it is the most meal-oriented prepared product among the top 10 deals. Source: eezly real-time price tracking.
For your weekly plan, this is the deal that most directly replaces a takeout or convenience meal. At $6.88 for 300 g, it gives you a prepared protein option that can be stretched with tortillas, rice, beans, salad, or leftover vegetables. If you are choosing between a snack deal and a dinner component, the birria is the stronger budget move.
How to Maximize Your Savings This Week
Your best savings plan this week is to shop Food Basics first for the highest-percentage Ontario deals, then use Foodland for produce, beverage, and pantry items. Food Basics has five of the top 10 listed deals, including Lindt LINDOR at $0.62, Peeps at $0.62, Maynards at $4.50, Selection Easter chocolate at $0.45, and Lil' Juan's Beef Birria at $6.88. Source: eezly real-time price tracking.
First, separate “treat deals” from “meal deals” before you build your cart. The Lindt, Peeps, Maynards, and Selection chocolate discounts are all around 75%, but they do not replace dinner. If you are trying to cut your actual grocery spending, put Lil' Juan's Beef Birria at $6.88, watermelon at $6.99, Jell-O at $1.00, and Aylmer consommé at $1.99 ahead of extra candy.
Second, avoid driving to a separate store for one small item unless you already shop there. Fortinos has a solid Christie RITZ CHEESE NIBS deal at $2.49, down from $4.29, but that single deal should be weighed against your route and time. If Fortinos is already part of your normal Ontario grocery route, the 42.0% discount is worthwhile; if not, Food Basics and Foodland carry more of this week’s top offers.
Third, use the percentage discount and the regular-price gap together. Maynards at $4.50 saves $13.49 versus the regular $17.99 price, making it one of the largest dollar markdowns in the list. Pepsi at $7.69 saves $6.31 versus $14.00, which may matter more to your household if soft drinks are a planned purchase. Your best grocery sales Ontario strategy is not to chase every markdown, but to prioritize the deals you would otherwise buy at full price.
Methodology and Price Source
All Ontario prices in this roundup are drawn from eezly’s live grocery pricing database, which tracks 196,000+ products across 2,700 stores and 27 Canadian grocery banners. The Ontario deal set for May 3, 2026 includes Food Basics, Foodland, and Fortinos offers, with sale price, regular price, savings percentage, deal score, and badges such as “best price across stores,” “huge discount,” and “top deal in category.” Source: eezly real-time price tracking.
For savings calculations, the percentage discount is calculated as the regular price minus the sale price, divided by the regular price. For example, Food Basics’ Lindt LINDOR Milk Chocolate Stick is $0.62 compared with $2.49, so the savings rate is approximately 75.1%. The same calculation gives Foodland Pepsi a 45.1% savings rate, Foodland Jell-O a 62.8% savings rate, and Food Basics Lil' Juan's Beef Birria a 42.6% savings rate.
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Comparison
| Product | Brand | Store | Sale price | Regular price | Savings | Key badge |
| LINDOR Milk Chocolate Stick | Lindt | Food Basics | $0.62 | $2.49 | 75.1% | Best price across stores |
| Pepsi Pop Soft Drink 8 x 355 ml bottles | Pepsi | Foodland | $7.69 | $14.00 | 45.1% | Huge discount |
| Peeps Gluten-Free Marshmallow Chicks 85 g | Peeps | Food Basics | $0.62 | $2.49 | 75.1% | Top deal in category |
| Assorted Gummy Candy Packs | Maynards | Food Basics | $4.50 | $17.99 | 75.0% | Huge discount |
| Solid Rabbit Shaped Easter Chocolate | Selection | Food Basics | $0.45 | $1.79 | 74.9% | Best price across stores |
| Watermelon Seedless 1 Count | Unbranded | Foodland | $6.99 | $8.97 | 22.1% | Top deal in category |
| Jell-O Instant Pudding Vanilla 102 g | Jell-O | Foodland | $1.00 | $2.69 | 62.8% | Huge discount |
| Aylmer Beef Consommé 284 ml | Aylmer | Foodland | $1.99 | $2.49 | 20.1% | On sale |
| RITZ CHEESE NIBS Sweet Chili & Sour Cream | Christie | Fortinos | $2.49 | $4.29 | 42.0% | Best price across stores |
Source: eezly real-time price tracking, as of May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best grocery deal in Ontario this week?
The best grocery deal in Ontario this week is Lindt LINDOR Milk Chocolate Stick at Food Basics for $0.62, down from $2.49. That is a 75.1% discount, and the deal is tagged “best price across stores,” “huge discount,” “on sale,” and “top deal in category,” according to eezly real-time price tracking as of May 2026.
What is the cheapest grocery store in Toronto or Ontario this week?
Based on the top Ontario weekly flyer deals in this May 2026 roundup, Food Basics has the strongest concentration of low prices, including Lindt LINDOR at $0.62, Peeps at $0.62, Selection Solid Rabbit Shaped Easter Chocolate at $0.45, Maynards gummies at $4.50, and Lil' Juan's Beef Birria at $6.88. For Toronto-area and Ontario shoppers, Food Basics is the first store to check from this specific deal set.
Which Ontario grocery store has the best produce deal this week?
Foodland has the best produce deal in the Ontario data this week with Watermelon Seedless 1 Count at $6.99, down from $8.97. That is a 22.1% savings rate, and the watermelon is tagged “best price across stores,” “on sale,” and “top deal in category.”
Where is Pepsi cheapest in Ontario this week?
Pepsi Pop Soft Drink 8 x 355 ml bottles is listed at Foodland for $7.69, down from a regular price of $14.00. That is a 45.1% discount, making it one of the best beverage deals in Ontario weekly flyer deals for May 2026.
What are the best pantry deals in Ontario this week?
The best pantry deals in Ontario this week are Jell-O Instant Pudding Vanilla 102 g at Foodland for $1.00, down from $2.69, and Aylmer Beef Consommé 284 ml at Foodland for $1.99, down from $2.49. Jell-O has the stronger discount at 62.8%, while Aylmer consommé is the more versatile cooking staple.
What is the best meat deal in Ontario this week?
The best meat-related deal in the Ontario list is Lil' Juan's Beef Birria Mexican Style in Seasoned Birria Sauce 300 g at Food Basics for $6.88, down from $11.99. That is a 42.6% discount, and it can be used for tacos, rice bowls, sandwiches, or quick dinners.
How can AI help save on groceries in Ontario?
AI can help you save on groceries by comparing sale prices, regular prices, and deal depth across banners before you shop. In this Ontario roundup, eezly’s AI-powered grocery price comparison identifies Food Basics’ Lindt LINDOR at $0.62, Foodland’s Pepsi at $7.69, and Foodland’s watermelon at $6.99 as standout deals from real-time price tracking across 27 Canadian grocery banners.
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