Best rib eye's I have enjoyed in years! So nice to buy from a REAL butcher and family run business!…read more Get any cut you want!

I was here for a piece of Fillet Mignon (The Friday treat for myself :) - Royal Beef is one of the…read morewell-reputed butchers in the east side of Toronto. Excited to visit here! They are nice and small with selected items such as pasta, sweets, cheese, and of course, meat and meat products. Warmth is felt through services, and also their items most of which are locally sourced. The fillet mignon (AAA Ontario Beef) was tender and flavorful. But I was more impressed with their home-cooked roast beef. When I saw it at the deli meat display case, I could not resist buying it. It looked perfectly medium rare, lean, and juicy. I asked for their recommended thickness - which was paper thin. Oh yes, I was right, it was juicy, packed with beef flavor with perfect seasonings. I think it will be as good when it is thicker - next time! I learned later that their cured meat products such as sausages are also good. I am looking forward to coming here again!

This is my go-to butcher in the 3km vicinity of Yonge-Eglinton. They have really amazing quality…read morebeef and services. Highly recommended are the skirt steaks, short ribs and the petit tender which is actually a tender cut off the chuck. Amazing for steaks at really affordable price. There is also a wide range of condiments to pair your meat with, as well as a frozen section with great looking sausages. Tip: they also have an online store but for the best variety and advice, call ahead. The butchers are more than happy to guide you through what's best for the day/weekend.

Before the days of gluten free, fat free, low sodium diets and the trend towards healthy eating,…read morepeople would sometimes be in the mood for a well made greasy burger. You old timers know what I'm talking about, the kind of food that gives you the "itis" (look it up in an urban dictionary) and puts you in a food coma. Well! Butcher's Son knows how to put together a juicy, medium rare burger. Their special today was a brisket burger with double smoked bacon, a fried tomato and BBQ aoili. I loved the patty but what stood out for me was the delicious bacon: thick cut, smoky, crispy but not hard with a perfect fat to meat ratio. I just thought they were only a butcher's shop but they offer so much more. They have home made soups and chilis, single serve pot pies, lasagna, mini pizzas. There are marinated individual chicken breasts and marinated whole chickens, also Salem's Lott Scary Hot Sauces for sale and a small selection of goodies from Leah's bakery. I was eyeing their gorgeously marbled steaks; I can't wait to come back to try it in their sandwiches! Friendly and helpful staff.

Great butcher shop with hot food (which closes early). Affordable sandwiches at around $10-12 with…read morea nice thin piece of steak and toppings. The veal was also a nice thin piece of meat in tomato sauce and just okay. I wasn't happy that they close the hot section early because once we drove all the way there just for a cooked food but they would rather not sell what they had left... The butcher shop area was super busy and after trying it I could understand why. The lamb speduccis were fantastic! These tiny skewers did not need any extra seasoning or prep and just needed to be grilled on the bbq on its own. The ribeye was also fantastic and tender. Will go back for their meats especially if grocery stores are threatening to sell cloned meat!

the fresh sausage is great but the veal is absolutely not it is like a child cut it ever since the…read moreclient ell has changed the quality has gone down to where it is now just a regular meat market with brasilin meat cuts mostly from frozen beef I guess. no longer is is a butcher shop a great thing

Amazing selection of all kinds of meat, deli, sausages, sauces, condiments, broths, prepared and…read morefrozen foods. Expect to pay more than the regular grocery store but you know you're getting good quality. Sanagan's Meat Locker is not just another butcher shop, it's a meat lover's paradise. They cater to diverse palate ensuring there's something for everyone including offering seasonal and local game meats. But beyond the exceptional quality of their meats, what truly elevates Sanagan's is their outstanding customer service. The staff is not only knowledgeable but also incredibly friendly. They take the time to understand your needs and preferences and provide personalized recommendations. This is my go to place for when I need to buy quality meat to make a perfect dinner at home or impress guests for that special occasions.

I absolutely love Sanagan's Meat Locker. I've been going to Sanagan's for 5 years now and I can't…read morebelieve I've never reviewed it. Sanagan's Meat Locker is not just a Butchery, but also a market that showcases many high quality artisanal and local products. Their meats are always high quality and enhances whatever recipe you are using. There's also an educational aspect to Sanagan's. If you subscribe to their newsletter, or buy Peter Sanagan's book, you learn so much about what cuts of meat to use with what types of dishes, you discover hidden gems in cuts of meat, not to mention fantastic recipes. I had never heard of flat iron steaks (one of the most tender cuts of beef and very affordable) before Sanagan's and now it's a staple in my household. You are also able to order cuts of meat that are not available at the counter (I ordered duck hearts once) as well as order ahead online. The housemade sauces and charcuterie made by Sanagan's are also delicious. They might be slightly higher priced than supermarket brands, but they're highly worth it. Everyone is also super friendly and helpful at Sanagan's, you just know that they're being treated well there.

Probably the best sandwich shop ever. Idk how they only have 9 reviews. They grill the meat right…read morein front of you and if you don't like their menu, just pick a meat from the fridge and you'd be good to go! It's $15 for a wich and a side. The interior is tiny but you don't feel cramped. It's a pretty bougie sandwich shop. I got the smoked pull pork and he got the bacon sandwich. This is the first time I ever had a pulled pork sandwich that stayed intact after I bit into it. So bliss! Also, they really knew how to set up their sandwiches because despite my hatred of cilantro, it actually helped make the sandwich less heavy. The portions are just right but usually after eating a hunk of meat, I'd be comatose. The baconwich was awesome too! I typically dislike mustard but that mustard helped elevate the whole bacon. No, I don't know what that means either, but it made the flavours more complex and it was good!! I'd totally love to come back. YUM IN MY TUM.

Grilltime Gourmet Meat Shop is really a diamond in the rough, a little gem in this area surrounded…read moreby body shops and garages! Grilltime carries fresh and frozen products for your grilling needs. Beef, Roast, Chicken, Seafood, Porks, Ribs and Hors D'Oeuvres and many more you can think of if you do want to have a dinner party at home. They also have a full grilling island in the store, so if you want you can ask them to grill it for you too! BTW, you can host a private party (8 people at $75 each) in the store where a chef will grill 5 courses meal for you and your guests. Love the collections of hot sauces here! The Blair's Beyond Death I wondering how hot it is! There are also a lot of different BBQ sauces, marinating sauces you can get to make your meat taste extra good! The main reason I think this is a 4 star experience is that the friendly and knowledgeable staff here that are so patient and willing to answer all my questions and make dropping in the shop a A1 experience! It is so great to talk to staff that have so much interest in what they are doing! Though now is not BBQ season but when the time comes, Grilltime will be the to go place if I want to fire up my backyard BBQ!!

incredible quality of food and the service is excellent and is why I drive down from Aurora each…read moremonth. Must be a reason why the store is always packed when I get thete.

Note: This 2 star rating is only for the lunch sandwiches…read more Based on other reviews I've read, it seems the take-out meat in this place is really good. Maybe I should have gotten that instead because, sad to say, this wasn't the case for their lunch sandwiches. We got: - Steak sandwich: Good amount of steak but it was a bit tough to chew, and the barbeque sauce had a good smoky flavour but it was cold (which was a bit weird) - Chicken sandwich: The chicken was dry and the aioli sauce didn't have as much kick as I wanted, but the bacon was outstanding (great flavour and perfect crisp to it) Overall, the Friendly Butcher lunch sandwiches had a generous serving of meat, but the meat itself (save for the bacon) wasn't that good in terms of flavour and cook. When we were there, many people were getting meat to go, and most of them seemed like regulars, so maybe the Friendly Butcher really does have good meat - who knows? It definitely just doesn't translate to their lunch sandwiches. Hard pass next time I'm in the area and want a quick bite.

The "daily hot sandwiches" sign stopped me right in my tracks. I have never been able to resist a…read moregood sandwich advertisement, which was definitely hot. The fact that the shop is not a restaurant made it so that the fried chicken went from the fryer to my mouth in about 30 seconds. It might've been the juiciest and freshest chicken sandwich I have ever had. Ordered the fried pickles as well. I will not lie; I might've needed a little help with them, but it was still such a fun snack to have on the side. Food aside, there are very few homey / neighborhood / independent butcher shops like it left in the city, and I hope more people give it a chance.

Excellent service, top-quality meat. Their beef is especially good. The staff is really friendly…read moreand helpful.

Today i bought a Tomahawk, Best steak I've ever had. Everything they sell is top quality. I'll…read moredefinitely be going back.

I just want to add the customer service here is above and beyond. When I order, especially cuts…read morethat are clearly for a special occasion, they call me to make sure I get exactly what I want. And when I predictably say "I'm not sure! I just want it to be delicious and nice and special!" They always, always deliver. It's such a rare experience and I adore them!