Our favorite Toulouse food shops open and delivering during COVID-19
We are all stuck at home these days, and while we are allowed to go grocery shopping, it doesn’t mean the big grocery chain is our only option! You can still eat delicious food and support the local economy here in Toulouse and the surrounding region. Talk about a win-win! To help you out, we’ve got a round-up of our favorite local Toulouse food shops that are open and offering delivery during the COVID-19 lockdown. They’re staying on the job so that we can #restonscheznous (#stayathome).
Keep in mind, that payment and delivery options vary from vendor to vendor. As always, minimizing contact is the goal here, so some places may just deliver to your doorstep. Ordering online or ahead of time also lets you spend less time in the shops, which means less chance of contamination for you and for store workers. Check with your vendor to see how best to pay and receive your items. And remember, we’re living in ever-changing times, so keep checking back here to see updates on what is open! If there’s a business you love that is open and/or offering delivery, send me a note and I’ll look into it, then add it to the list.
The region of Occitanie has launched a site to match people with local producers near them who will deliver. Type in your address and you’ll get a map so you can see who delivers around you. However, contact with each producer is not done through the site, so the mode of communication varies by producer, and often there is a lack of detail regarding delivery radius, product availability, etc. It’s a great effort and a good start (and will probably receive updates as this situation drags on), but you may find your mileage varies in terms of useability.
Fraichy – A new online platform for delivery by bike from local Toulouse businesses just launched in Toulouse in March (what timing!), after getting their start in Montpellier. They’ve got several really great butchers, a very high-quality bakery, fresh fruit and veggies, and more. The épicerie Le Potiron d’Or was highly recommended by a friend who orders from them, and I can personally recommend pretty much all of the other businesses currently listed (Fromagerie Emilie, le Cochon Regaleur, Boulangerie Les Frères Chapelier, Boucherie Marty, Boucherie Desroches Frères, and Poissonnerie Bellocq, to name a few). I haven’t personally used this service yet, but it comes recommended!
Toulouse Markets open during COVID-19
The Marché Victor Hugo is still open for business at the usual hours, and vendors are all working to be compliant with the government health rules and regulations. Many merchants are also offering delivery services from Tuesday to Sunday for Toulouse (€8 delivery fee) and the surrounding metropolitan area (€16 delivery fee). You can contact the individual vendor – or go to their website if they have one – and place your order; they will centralize all of the orders and you’ll receive your delivery the next day. Coming soon, the marché will be offering an app to make ordering and delivery even easier.
IF you do need to go to the market in person, PLEASE try to go during the week, as they have noticed a large discrepancy in the amount of people who come during the week and on the weekends. If you can go at a time when it is less busy, it’s safer for everyone!
Need to speak to someone in English? Here are some vendors who can help:
- Fromagerie Emilie (Emilie)
- Chai Vincent (Canelle)
- Maison Garcia (Loïc)
The Marché Carmes and the Marché Saint Cyprien are also still open, with sanitary restrictions in place. https://www.toulouse.fr/web/demarches/-/les-marches-toulousains#couverts
As of March 28, the Préfecture of Haute-Garonne has authorized a small number of weekly neighborhood markets to continue with a few vendors. Visit this page for the most updated information on which markets are open: https://www.toulouse.fr/web/demarches/-/les-marches-toulousains
The Marché Bio du Capitole has set up a page where you can order from participating vendors and pick-up at specified locations. http://app.cagette.net/group/7100
The Marché Producteurs du Arnaud Bernaud has set up a system where you can order via phone or email and have products delivered or picked up at a set location. Click here for the information.
Toulouse Cavistes/Wine Shops open during COVID-19
La Cave Spirituelle – you can order online for delivery or in-store pickup
Autres Vignes – order online for delivery or in-store pickup
L’Envie du Sud – order by phone, email or Facebook messenger for delivery or in-store pickup
Toulouse Chocolatiers/Chocolate Shops open during COVID-19
Bello & Angeli – online order and delivery or in-store pickup. Boutiques in Carmes and Victor Hugo will be open in the mornings with restricted entry and safety precautions.
Cacaofages – online order for free delivery in certain Toulouse neighborhoods (see Facebook for a list), postal delivery, or in-store pick-up
Castan Chocolatier – online order with shipping, delivery if you live in postcodes 31400 or 31500, or in-store pickup
La Compagnie du Chocolat – online order and delivery in Toulouse, plus pick-up points at the Marché Victor Hugo and Carmes (boutiques are closed). The owner, Vincent Puyuelo, speaks English if you need to call.
Criollo Chocolatier – the boutique on Place Victor Hugo is open only in the mornings and selling pre-packaged products to reduce the risk of contamination, entry restricted to one customer at a time.
Toulouse Épiceries/Specialty Food Shops open during COVID-19
L’Epicerie les Champions (by chef Simon Carlier of Solides) is open for orders placed by email (see Facebook post below for the order sheet). Delivery or pickup is possible.
The épicerie Piccora Toulouse is open and delivering within their neighborhood (near Carmes).
Toulouse Fromageries/Cheese Shops open during COVID-19
Xavier Fromagerie is open and offering 30% off their “fermier” (farmstead cheeses) to encourage purchases that support small farms. They are accepting orders in their boutiques (open only until 13h), over the phone, by DM on social media, or through their website. Delivery is possible.
Toulouse Patisseries/Pastry Shops open during COVID-19
Au Poussin Bleu is open in the mornings 8h-12h30 Check their Facebook page for update.
Gentina Patisserie is offering online orders or orders via phone or email, with in-store pickup or delivery. Consult their Facebook page for updates.
Shops in Blagnac open during COVID-19
The city of Blagnac has a mobile app (Android or iOS) where you can order online from local businesses for delivery – https://www.ecabas.fr/
Barrelle Chocolatier is on the app, but also offers online ordering and delivery in Blagnac (pickup in store not available).
