Wonderful!!!! Awesome Shepherds Pie! Thanks so much for making such an incredible meal. Looking…read moreforward to trying your other meals!

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Still a five-star joint and just getting better. This year the butcher's stock was even more…read moreamazing, and not just the meats. Don't tell anyone, but I fell off the veg wagon *hard core* during our stay in Bala this year. I couldn't resist, and I was soooo glad I didn't. This year's meaty samplings included whole, marinated chicken; beef kebabs; pork tenderloin; jumbo tiger shrimp; sea scallops; beef burgers; lamb sliders; and prime beef steaks. The quality of meat here is blow-your-mind amazing, and most of it is cut, filleted, or ground right before your eyes. You can pre-order rarer meats, too, like bison, duck, elk, and rabbit. Also available are a selection of amazingly delicious cheeses including real smoked cheddar and black truffled goat. As well as gourmet crackers, chips, dips, and spreads. Not to mention tidbits like addictive Milford Bay smoked trout, brie wheels, charcuterie, and homemade frozen cookie dough to take back to the cottage. Insane. Staff is wonderfully friendly, a local family who loves what they do -- we visited nearly every day for 9 days, and they always recognized us, chatted with us a few minutes, and thanked us profusely for our business (I think we're putting the youngest through uni). And they're still trolling the lakes on their adorable pontoon boat, delivering your orders or stopping by your dock if you flag them down to let you browse that day's selection. This place has to be, without a doubt, one of the best butcher shops and gourmets on the planet, let alone Bala.

This place is not inexpensive but you get what you pay for. This place is filled with premium…read moremeats, seafoods and cheeses. Premium comes at a price. But this is Muskoka cottage country and why not splurge. I have never bought a bad product here. The lamb, beef and fish has always been very fresh and very good. They have a great selection of frozen items as well. Also a place to get really good cheeses. A small selection but all of them top grade.

Another nice shop in this neighbourhood! A meat shop! Seems this place is focusing in selling high…read morequality meat. The shop is not big, actually is quite small but you are only here to buy meat and then go so not a big deal... the place is clean and the meat selection looks high quality to me! They sell many cut of steaks and you can view their website to see what kind of meat they are selling. In this visit, the Tajima Wagyu is on special (frozen) so I decided to give it a try and also get a piece of Hida tenderloin (fresh- not frozen). The meat are packaged in a vacuum sealed bag. I recommend to check out this place if u like Wagyu particularly, and the price is reasonable too. It's expensive but high quality so it's worth it. Off topic abit... after buying the Wagyu, I still think the best way to enjoy Wagyu beef is to cut the waygu into individual smaller byte size pieces and then "pan fry"/grill/bbq on the dining table one piece at a time and then just eat with salt and pepper... so soft and yummy

Neat and tidy setup, meat quality were great, no matter beef or pork. Their service were good too,…read morepeople definitely answered any question you ask.

This is an absolute gem. The owner is very down to earth and explains everything about his…read moreproducts. The steak and kidney pie is the best that I have ever tried. The pasta and sauces are absolutely to die for, amazing. Will definitely be coming back here more often, definitely worth the drive from Caledon

Amazing fresh pasta. The best handmade noodles I've ever had. The sauces are incredible. It's so…read moreconvenient to pick up on the way home, heat up, and then just eat a gourmet meal in under 10 minutes. I'll be heading back to Jilly's Pasta weekly!

Rick H , Alliston , Ontario. I have been searching for a company that makes great 80/20 Hamburger…read more Go no further. They are so helpful. Bought their 10lb Hamburger Package. It is the very best, Can't wait to try their Steaks . Highly recommended .

The bacon! I will…read morenot buy another package of store bought bacon as long as this butcher is around the corner from me. Each pound is $5. I shall report back when I try their burgers; I'm sure I won't be let down.

This is a fabulous cheese shop, and also a place to get delicious granola, great olives and…read moreinteresting charcuterie. The selection includes international and Canadian cheeses and the proprietor is exceptionally knowledgeable, at least about cheese which we discussed in depth. I spend a lot of time ( and money) in cheese shops, and can say that this somewhat unusually located one is a true gem.

Grilled cheese may be a comfort food, but if you are in the area, be sure to stop in at the…read moreLeslieville Cheese Market for their gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches. You won't be disappointed.

One of my favourite things to do on a Saturday morning when I'm at the cottage is visit the OSFM…read more Located in the heart of Owen Sound's bustling Downtown district, it's the place to be (if you're cool...like me) on a Saturday morning, especially in the Summer. While the market runs year-round, there are less vendors out during the winter season because the actual building they run the market out of is very tiny. The St. Lawrence market puts this place to shame size-wise, but this market has a more intimate feel, which is what buying local is all about, isn't it? In the Summer time, vendors line the entrance way and take up some of the parking lot (which can get quite busy/completely full with cars. Have patience..) which adds even more options for potential dinner(s). Tip: arrive as early as you can before everything runs out! They have: -A little coffee place that also makes breakfast sandwiches and small stuff like that -Organic and non-organic fruits and veggies -Organic meats including sausages (spicy, honey garlic, plain) lamb, beef, poultry, venison, bacon etc -Yummy goods baked by Farmer's wives -this is the real deal! (I recommend the German apple cake from the woman inside towards the back of the building, the tarts that are sold outside are also good too) -All sorts of plants (one guy there sells GIANT lillies) -Beeswax candles -Pottery, sculptures, art work, knick-knacks, etc -Sometimes there's a guy there who sells $20 bottles of olive oil who is a really good sales-pitcher. The oil does taste really good though. When you're finished over here, take a nice stroll downtown and check out some of the bookstores, or sit by the ravine in the shade with a coffee.

Cute farmers market Saturday mornings year around. Free parking in lot right by market or just…read morebehind. Items for sale like fresh produce, meat and poultry. I got some maple syrup and roasted coffee here. Also some artisan stalls for jewellery and art. In terms of things to eat, there is a place to get drip coffee and breakfast sandwiches, a place to get espresso based drinks and a stall selling delicious Syrian food. Items tend to sell out later on during the morning.

What a find! This is one of the best places in downtown Flesherton, right next to a gourmet…read morecheesemonger. Not only can you get your caffeine buzz, but the pastries, sandwiches, and other offerings are all delicious! We especially enjoyed the "day old" bin where we scored four apple cinnamon pull apart buns. Both the breakfast and pesto sandwiches were more than enough for lunch. Service was impeccable! The only challenge: traffic + noise. Weekends especially are challenging to navigate the large amount of semis and trucks churning through the intersection. I saw a few people dealing with it sitting at outside tables, but it was seriously oppressive. Next time, I'm taking mine to go.

Lovely lunch at bakery. Homemade sausage rolls are delicious. Lots baked treats. Great service. A…read moremust place to visit.

The moment you set foot through the door your mouth starts to water. Smoky, salty, savoury smells…read moreenvelop the senses. My family has had a cottage around the corner from Bentink's for 2 generations and we have always bought our meat here. Not only do they have a delicious selection of fresh meats (smoked back bacon, savoury sausages, burger patties, smoked pork chops to die for!) they also have killer pepperoni sticks ($10/ bundle and worth every penny). Call ahead for special orders.