PHOTOS: Longo’s opens King City store

Longo’s marked a milestone this week with the opening of its 45th location.

The Ontario retailer—celebrating its 70th anniversary this year—welcomed shoppers to its previously announced store in King City on Thursday (Nov. 12).

Located at 1700 King Road, the 50,000 square-foot store is Longo’s 14th in the York Region.

“King City has a strong and connected community, which aligns with Longo’s core values, along with the high family standards we’ve held up since opening our first store in 1956,” said Mike Longo, chief operating officer of Longo’s, in a press release. “York Region has been a part of our history for many years, and we’re proud to bring freshness, service, value and our Family Standards to King City.”

Offerings include fresh produce, artisanal and imported cured meats and cheeses, store-made fresh mozzarella and a full-service meat and seafood department. 

Customers can also purchase stone oven pizza and gourmet sandwiches from Longo’s The Kitchen. The King City location also features Pronto Eats—offering hot prepared foods, a salad bar and ready to go meals—and sushi made in-store daily. 

Additional features include an in-store Starbucks with a seating area; a selection of beer and wine; and Longo’s Loft Cooking School, which can host adult and kids’ classes, birthday parties, summer camps, private events and community gatherings.

Frank Sangirardi serves as store manager.

“I’ve been part of the team for over 30 years and have always lived by the Longo’s family motto: We’ll only serve your family what we’d be happy to serve our own,” Sangirardi said. “It is exciting to welcome guests through our doors, and I look forward to building lasting relationships with our new neighbours who make this community so special.”

See photos of Longo’s King City in the gallery below. (Photos: Longo’s)