Our Story

Our journey at A to Z African and Caribbean Groceries began in November 2006, as a humble convenience store. Our roots are deeply embedded in South America, and on a mission to keep our culture alive, we introduced fresh fruits, vegetables, halal meats, and fish, all imported directly from the Caribbean and South America.

As our community diversified, we noticed an increasing demand for African groceries. We took on the challenge of learning about different African delicacies, aiming to bring familiar spices and groceries that would resonate with their cultures and roots. We began supplying fresh produce and groceries imported directly from Africa.

Our customers often expressed interest in hair and skin care products. We listened, and a year later, we introduced beauty supplies and skin care products. The amalgamation of Caribbean and African cultures was beautiful, transforming A to Z from a simple convenience store to an African and Caribbean grocery and beauty supply store.

The Record News annoucnes Stan Hardayal launches A to Z African and Caribbean Groceries in 2016.

For over 16 years, we have been proudly serving the Ontario cities of Kitchener, Waterloo, Guelph, London, Cambridge and other surrounding areas with the highest and freshest quality of grocery products, meats, and fish. We take pride in serving our customers with the utmost respect and integrity. We value long-term relationships and look forward to continuing to serve our current customers and hopefully, future generations with the same values.

We are more than just a store; we are a bridge between cultures, a hub for community, and a testament to the beautiful diversity of our world.

Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide a wide variety of the freshest and highest quality groceries, meats, beauty supply and skin care products from the African Continent and the Caribbean with the best customer service.  Our goal is to continue serving our valued customers and future generations with the freshness and flavourful tastes of Africa and the Caribbean.