McFadden's started out great just keeps getting better and better. Lots of selection and the…read morequality is outstanding. We split our time between Haliburton and Newmarket and I very seldom travel south without stopping to re stock!

Great place to shop! they have everything you need for a great dinner or BBQ…read moreService is quick and friendly! Looking for a Turkey for any special occasion this is the place to put in your order! Can't say enough good things about McFaddens Meat Market!

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.

Closed for good, unfortunately. ´Twas nice to have a Butcher shop so close to L'Amable.read more

I love small local butchers ... this one is a gem located in Bancroft and delivering not only great…read morequality meat but marinated & prepared items and a nice variety of sauces and marinades to boot ! Worth the trip !!!

Great butcher. Very nice people. The best, beautifully…read moremarbled steaks that I have purchased in years.

If you love a great steak, Big Daddy's is the place to go!…read moreStopped in our way to the cottage and what an amazing selection of fresh cut meats. The ribeyes are amazing! The chicken is better than any I've had from others. Love their chicken pot pies. We ended up getting our whole week's worth of meat there. Couldn't resist the hamburger patties and the back bacon. We even picked up a few items to keep frozen for when guests come up. This butcher shop is hands down the best in MUSKOKA!

The lunch box, Flannigan's hot food counter…read more I've had two of their sandwiches, the cordon Bleu and the Tex Mex pork. Both are really good, but I think I enjoyed the Tex Mex more. They are huge! Sandwiches. No need for sides as you will be full after. I'm going to make it a habit for going there for lunch.

Stopped in here on the way back from the cottage. Nice quiet little shop, with a lot of variety. I…read morecame in specifically for the bacon because we heard it was good (haven't tried it yet). But the service was great here. I asked if they had any bone marrow and they did and even cut it up for me on their saw. Prices were good too and they had a lot of variety of different meats (duck, elk, bison). And they even had pies (tortieres).

Located close to Sir Sam's Ski Hill, this quaint country market has popular brands and delicious…read morehomemade meals, too. We loved their fresh savoury pies. Definitely recommend their chicken curry pie-- it's mild, so don't worry about it being too spicy. The prices aren't exorbitant, and the some of the brands are surprising -- we even found Slovenian chocolate! The market also has a liquor store and a post office and a liquor store where you can get their own brand of fresh Eagle Lake beer. The staff were super friendly, happily giving us local restaurant recommendations. Check this place out if you're in the area!

From the owner: Unique grocery store including fresh produce, meat department, bakery and deli along with being an…read moreLCBO Agency Store and The Beer Store Retail Partner. We also sell gasoline, diesel, along with being a propane refill centre.

Over the years I have come to love this place. When I need to make an impression with a great…read moresteak or other cut, this is my go to place. I've had sirloins that I'd stand up against a filet for tenderness and a rib steak on flavour. Great selection of frozen and fresh. Stuck on what to have on the BBQ? Ask them - they know their stuff.

We have been very happy with the 1/2 cows that we purchase yearly from Cartwright Farms since Nov…read more2020. We are almost ready to make our fifth purchase. In my opinion there is a big taste difference between the store purchased meat and the meat we get from Jack.

Grass feed, grass finished and pastured. While not certified organic, John cares a lot about his…read moreanimals and his farms. When ordering, his butcher will custom cut if you only buy a 1/4 cow when others won't unless you get a1/2 -or more. They also dry age 21 days and sometimes longer but depends on the meat and what the butcher feels is best. The steaks and roasts have an incredible meaty flavour which makes me wonder where the flavour goes from supermarket meat? Please take your time when choosing what you put in your body. Get to know the farmer and make wise choices. We have tried a few different beef farmers in the area and Cartwright is by far the best value and quality we have found to date.