Here’s what I can share about Saks Food Hall by Pusateri’s at Eaton Centre based on the latest available reporting:
- The Saks Food Hall by Pusateri’s at CF Toronto Eaton Centre opened in November 2024, joining the brand’s first Saks Food Hall location at CF Sherway Gardens, and is described as a 25,000-square-foot gourmet destination on the lower level of the Saks Fifth Avenue store in downtown Toronto.[1][4]
- The Eaton Centre location was part of a broader Saks-Pusateri’s collaboration to bring high-end prepared foods, fresh produce, and specialty goods to a flagship mall setting, complementing the consumer experience at Saks Fifth Avenue in Toronto.[3][1]
- Recent coverage indicates significant stresses at Pusateri’s across its network in 2025–2026, including bankruptcy actions and consolidation efforts. In January 2025 several Saks Food Hall operations were affected as Pusateri’s corporate strategy and store network underwent restructuring, with Eaton Centre specifically noted in some outlets as having shut or moved to a limited food-service capacity, while Avenue Road remained open as a flagship location.[5][6]
- Public-facing sources from 2017 and earlier describe the Saks Food Hall rollout at Sherway Gardens as an early expansion, with Eaton Centre following later as part of the same concept; these provide historical context for the concept but do not indicate ongoing operations beyond the 2024–2025 period in some venues.[2][4]
If you’d like, I can look for the latest official statements from CF Toronto Eaton Centre, Saks Fifth Avenue, or Pusateri’s for any updated status as of today, or pull local news from Dallas-based outlets for any cross-border reporting. I can also compile a quick snapshot table comparing the Eaton Centre Saks Hall with Sherway Gardens and Avenue Road flagship, including opening dates, services offered, and current status. Would you like me to do that?
Citations:
- Saks Food Hall by Pusateri’s at Eaton Centre opening and features.[1]
- Background on Saks Hall rollout and Eaton Centre specifics.[4][3]
- 2025–2026 coverage of closures and consolidations affecting Saks Hall operations.[6][5]
Sources
TORONTO — After three years of planning and development, the Saks Food Hall by Pusateri’s had its soft opening yesterday. Media were invited to preview the 18,000-sq.-ft. space before it […]
www.foodserviceandhospitality.comSaks Food Hall by Pusateri's at Eaton Center is a 25,000-square-foot gourmet haven offering a mix of upscale grocery shopping and on-the-go dining. It features trendy high-end comfort food, including Roman-style pizza served by the slice, a grilled-cheese counter, an all-éclair patisserie, a yogurteria, and a champagne bar.
wanderlog.comSaks Food Hall at the CF Toronto Eaton Centre has permanently shuttered after almost a decade in business.
dailyhive.comSaks Food Hall by Pusateri's, which was nestled beneath the flagship Saks Fifth Avenue store at the Hudson Bay building is officially closed.
streetsoftoronto.comIt's located inside CF Eaton Centre
viewthevibe.comCanada's Most-Read Online Retail Industry Publication.
retail-insider.comIndulge in a world of amazing food. You can experience the assortment of the best foods and food experiences courtesy of Saks Food Hall by Pusateri's. Saks Food Hall is truly changing the way people think about their mall's food court.
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www.ctvnews.caPusateri’s Fine Foods, Toronto’s premiere gourmet food retailer, has opened its second food hall in Canada. The Saks Food Hall by Pusateri’s at CF Toronto Eaton Centre opened Nov. 10, just months after the original Saks Food Hall by Pusateri’s at CF Sherway Gardens opened. At more 25,000 square feet, the food hall on the lower level of Saks Fifth Avenue’s Queen Street location is designed to be a one-of-a-kind shopping destination for food enthusiasts. The food hall concept to serves a number...
www.gourmetbusiness.com