05/03/2026
💬 A QUICK NOTE TO OUR COMMUNITY 💙
First of all, thank you again for the incredible support and feedback we’ve received since opening our Whitby location. We truly appreciate every comment, message, and visit — it means a lot to us ❤️
We’ve seen some questions and concerns regarding our cashless policy, and we wanted to take a moment to explain our decision openly:
👉 Health & Cleanliness
Handling cash can involve frequent contact with surfaces and bacteria. Our goal is to maintain the highest level of cleanliness while preparing and serving your food, and reducing cash handling helps support that.
👉 Employee Safety
Operating as a cashless store helps reduce the risk of theft or robbery, creating a safer environment for our team members.
👉 Convenience Options for Everyone
We understand that not everyone uses cards — especially kids. That’s why we offer gift cards, which can be easily loaded and used in-store.
👉 Fair Pricing
Even with card transaction fees, we want to reassure everyone that our prices remain the same as our Belleville location. We are not passing any additional fees onto our customers.
📌 Regarding the Law
In Canada (including Ontario), while cash is legal tender, businesses are not legally required to accept cash as a form of payment. Businesses can choose their accepted payment methods, and we have chosen a cashless model for the reasons above.
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We understand that this may not work for everyone, and we respect all opinions. Our goal is simply to provide a safe, clean, and efficient experience for both our customers and our staff.
We truly hope to continue serving the Whitby community and appreciate your understanding and support 💙
– Reid’s Dairy Whitby Team 🐄🍦
