Our Story
We are an organic restaurant, marketplace, farm, and commissary. These unique attributes connect us directly to our food sources, allow us to guarantee superior quality food, and offer a completely unique product and service experience like no other. We are the farmer, processor, and end user!
Message from Frank Stronach
I’m a great believer in the sayings ‘you are what you eat' , and 'let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food'.
“I’m a great believer in the sayings ‘you are what you eat' , and 'let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food'.
In 2010, I made the decision to go into organic agriculture for the purpose of growing healthy, all-natural foods free from pesticides and other chemicals.
The more I got involved in the agriculture business, the more I could see how the industry has become a huge chemical jungle that impacts our environment, our health and our children. Approximately 95% of the food eaten today comes from large industrial farms. On these industrial farms, you no longer see eagles flying above the fields for the simple reason that there are no longer any rabbits or pheasants or mice on the ground below because of all the chemicals we spray.
The enormous use of pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, and chemical additives are making people sick and allergic. It’s one of the main reasons why food is now the biggest cause of chronic disease in Canada and the United States.
When I was growing up, everyone knew where their food came from and how it was made. Everything was grown naturally and every meal used foods that were full of nutrients and vitamins. It was simple and natural.
The fact is, if you’re healthy, you think more clearly. You’re able to work better. And you’re able to get the most out of life, whether it’s building a successful career, playing sports or pursuing leisure activities.
To be truly healthy, we need to embrace a diet of all-natural, organic foods. That’s why I decided to open Frank’s Organic Garden Restaurant and Marketplace, where we only serve and sell the finest and freshest organic foods.
At Frank’s Organic Garden, our recipes incorporate organic produce grown at our organic farm and greenhouse in the nearby countryside. All our meat is organic, free-range, GMO-free, hormone-free, and free from antibiotics. And all our meats are sourced from animals that live and roam freely on fields and pastures with fresh air, clean water, and daylight.
Over the years, I’ve eaten in the best restaurants in New York, Los Angeles, Paris, and Vienna, so I think I’m a fairly good judge of quality. I taste every recipe before it goes on our menu. If it’s not a wow, we won’t have it on the menu. And if it doesn’t have great nutritional value, we won’t put it on the menu either.
It is my sincere hope that people of all ages will embrace a healthy organic lifestyle so they can feel their best and reach their full potential."
- Frank Stronach
Organic Restaurant
Our restaurant can be described as casual fine dining and our philosophy is quality over quantity.
Our restaurant and marketplace is located in Aurora, Ontario. Here you will experience casual fine dining and a European-style market. Both embrace an all-natural, organic approach to eating with many gluten-free and vegan options. Everything you eat in the restaurant, all ingredients, are available in the marketplace for you to purchase; including produce from our farm.
Our restaurant can be described as casual fine dining. Our philosophy is quality over quantity and we’ve consciously created a menu using decades of world class dining experience to serve highly nutritious, great tasting meals for all diets.
We are proud to offer the finest, fresh organic foods in our restaurant and marketplace which are free from preservatives, chemicals, and artificial additives. Animal protein and dairy is sourced from organic farms where animals live in greater peace and harmony with their natural environment; fully liberated from antibiotics, hormones, and GMOs. We also grow much of our produce locally at our farm and certified organic greenhouse.
Frank tastes every recipe before its added to our menu to ensure everything we serve is exceptionally tasty and nutritious.
In addition, a catalogue of Frank’s favourite wines are on offer to delight and expand your palette. Our experienced bar tenders also serve a range of established and upcoming classic drinks for all preferences and occasions.
Excellent food and drink demand equally high-calibre staff. We’re truly grateful for our amazing restaurant team who help create a safe, supportive, and fun culture. They’re positive, courteous, considerate, and dedicated to making every visit special. Their extensive understanding of our organization, menu, and products will inspire you as you join us on this journey.
Another absolutely vital component of the restaurant is our kitchen staff. This team works tirelessly, before, during and after opening hours, to guarantee operational excellence.
Like a Swiss timepiece, they do not miss a beat even under demanding circumstances. Our kitchen is recognized for its cleanliness, protocol, and adherence to best practices.
To this end, we express our sincere gratitude to our customers, staff, and Frank for collectively creating a truly unique movement that’s making a difference in the lives of others.
Organic Marketplace
A traditional European market. Everything you need in a cozy space with positive vibes.
Our restaurant and marketplace is located in Aurora, Ontario. Here you will experience casual fine dining and a European-style market. Both embrace an all-natural, organic approach to eating with many gluten-free and vegan options. Everything you eat in the restaurant, all ingredients, are available in the marketplace for you to purchase; including produce from our farm.
We’re proud to offer the finest, fresh organic foods in our restaurant and marketplace which are free from preservatives, chemicals, and artificial additives. All animal protein and dairy is sourced from organic farms where animals live in greater peace and harmony with their natural environment; fully liberated from antibiotics, hormones, and GMOs. We also grow our produce locally at our farm and certified organic greenhouse.
Our marketplace reflects the qualities of a traditional European market; everything you need, without excess, in a cozy space with positive vibes. Fresh produce, bakery, a butcher, and a curated assortment of the finest food products from around the world all in one spot.
Our in-house bakery is a creative force that’s constantly challenging beliefs about what’s possible. All of our bakery items are prepared using reverse-osmosis filtered water and organic ingredients without any preservatives or anything artificial. The result is beautiful, tasty treats that will surprise and delight; many of which are gluten-free.
A knowledgeable butcher proudly offers a range of organic animal products such beef, chicken, pork, lamb, and specialty items. Only the finest, fresh animal protein is on offer for those who demand top quality. Special requests are accepted and encouraged.
Our marketplace staff are essential. This team works tirelessly, before, during and after opening hours, to guarantee operational excellence. Like a Swiss timepiece, they do not miss a beat even under demanding circumstances. Marketplace staff are knowledgeable and welcoming to all who enter. Your satisfaction is their number one priority. Unsurprisingly, many of our customers become more than just customers; they become friends.
To this end, we express our sincere gratitude to our customers, staff, and Frank for collectively creating a truly unique movement that’s making a difference in the lives of others.
Organic Farm
A certified-organic greenhouse, acres of cattle pasture, fields of organic fruits, vegetables, and a community garden.
On our farm you will find a certified-organic greenhouse, acres of pasture where happy cows roam, and fields of fruits and vegetables. Everything grown and raised here is served at our restaurant and for sale in our marketplace. And considering it’s located less than 10KM from our store, this farm redefines ‘eating local’ at this scale. Controlling every step from seed to table helps us guarantee superior quality food that is free from chemicals and highly nutritious.
We practice regenerative farming, a conservation and rehabilitation approach to maintain biodiversity and earth’s natural order. All our produce is grown in soil which ensures the most delicious flavour and highest nutrient density. We strive to implement the latest techniques and technology in planting, harvesting and storage to keep us at the forefront of organic agriculture.
Tasti-Lee tomatoes, among other produce, is grown in our certified organic greenhouse. They are a natural-hybrid Florida-native, and Frank’s favourite, for good reason. These tomatoes have a low acid level, delicate skin, and exceptional taste and nutrition compared to average tomatoes. And Frank's Organic Garden is the only location in Canada where these ready-to-eat tomatoes are available. Cucumbers, garlic, Yukon potatoes, fingerling potatoes, celeriac beets, kale, spinach, lettuce and more are grown in the greenhouse and on the farm.
The success of our farm rests on the shoulders of our team; people who care deeply about the environment, fine food, and the welfare of people, plants, and animals. As stewards of the land, they invest hours of physical and emotional resources to work in harmony with nature’s cycles. It’s challenging work and we’re grateful for their efforts.
Commissary
An OMAFRA-certified central kitchen where all of our Frank’s Signature items are created.
Our commissary is an OMAFRA-certified central kitchen. This immaculately clean, provincially inspected facility is where all of our Frank’s Signature items are created. Ingredients entering this facility are fully traceable and accounted for. Professional-grade equipment, rigorous quality assurance measures, and a dedicated team help produce exceptional quality food to be enjoyed at our restaurant or in your home.
Here our fully trained, certified butcher is proudly preserving the trade. We’re one of the few organizations which receive complete animals from abattoirs; allowing us to select only the finest cuts, fulfill special requests, and minimize food waste.
Our commissary team is dedicated to safe food handling and top-quality results. Strict protocol, sanitization standards and extensive tracking of entrants and ingredients are implemented to all but eliminate service risks. Our team does an excellent job of upholding the highest production standards and we’re grateful for their hard work to keep everyone safe and satisfied.
Our commissary is located less than 10KM from our store. The close proximity of our operations reduces the travel distance, time, and emissions required for your food to reach its destination; it’s good for everyone – including the Earth.
Locally Sourced
Partner Farms
We are grateful to be partnered with the best family-owned Ontario farms who are as equally invested in organic food and ethical treatment of animals as we are.
Thank You
The restaurant, marketplace, commissary, and farm all collaborate to create unmatched organic food product and service excellence. Collectively they help us move forward to achieve Frank’s vision of empowering everyone with the finest, fresh organic food so they can feel better and reach their full potential. We’re excited for you to join us on this journey and hope to see you soon.
Best wishes,
Frank’s Organic Garden