Ottawa Grocery Deals & Inflation Tracker
Helping Ottawa families beat the checkout line, one flyer at a time.
Grocery prices in Ontario have risen 4.7% year-over-year as of late 2025. While the big chains blame "supply chain issues," we scan the local flyers every Wednesday night to find the real "Sale Snipers" — the items that help you keep your bill under control.
Why this page exists: Most "deals" in a flyer are traps. We find the 10% of the flyer that is actually worth your money, so you can ignore the rest.
This Week's Price Comparison
Updated: Thursday, January 29, 2026
| Category | METRO-OTTAWA | LOBLAWS-OTTAWA | The Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein: Land | $5.99 (Maple Leaf Prime Chicken Breast) | $6.88 (Inside Round Steak) | LOBLAWS-OTTAWA (Deepest savings delta on a premium beef cut) |
| Protein: Sea | $3.99 (Fresh Atlantic Salmon Portions) | $14.00 (Yellowfin Tuna Steaks) | LOBLAWS-OTTAWA (Superior unit price for high-quality fish steaks) |
| Protein: Plant | $7.49 (Summer Fresh Hummus) | N/A | METRO-OTTAWA (Only store offering diverse plant-based anchors) |
| Produce: Vegetables | $2.44 (Hothouse Red and Yellow Bell Peppers) | $1.50 (Broccoli Crowns) | METRO-OTTAWA (Significant percentage discount on versatile produce) |
| Produce: Fruits | $1.99 (Avocados) | $4.00 (Farmer's Market Avocado Bag) | METRO-OTTAWA (Lowest price for individual ripened items) |
| Starch: Grains & Potatoes | $3.99 (Russet Potatoes) | $12.88 (T&T Thai Jasmine Rice) | LOBLAWS-OTTAWA (Exceptional bulk value for long-term pantry stocking) |
| Dairy, Eggs & Alternatives | $4.88 (Selection Large Eggs) | N/A | METRO-OTTAWA (Best price per unit for high-count protein staples) |
| Pantry: Essentials & Oils | N/A | $2.00 (Unico Diced Tomatoes) | LOBLAWS-OTTAWA (Competitive entry point for essential cooking bases) |
Want store-specific insights?
See detailed "Hero Deals" analysis for individual stores, including specific recipes and shopping strategies:
Metro Ottawa Hero Deals →Stop scanning PDFs. Let me do the work.
Every Thursday, I take this data and turn it into a personalized, 7-day dinner plan for my Concierge Beta members.
What you get:
- The 7-Day Sniper Plan: Every meal uses one of the "green-row" winners above.
- One-Tap Mobile List: Access your department-sorted list on your phone instantly.
- No Thinking Required: I handle the math; you just handle the cooking.
or contact me at 30-min-recipes@mealestroai.com if you have questions
Note: Prices are tracked manually at store opening on Thursday mornings. Regional variations may occur.