You know you're having a "Verdun" moment when you walk into a butcher shop owned by expatriate…read morecontinental Frenchman (as in from France) that not only specialized in French, continental, and American cuts but also ASIAN cuts as well and the friendly staff there break out into perfect French, English or Korean at any given time. Seriously, the best, thickest cuts of bacon I've ever seen, freshest lamb shanks ever, great made-on-the-premises sausages. If you are a carnivore or happily-content omnivore, you will have died and gone to heaven when you walk in here. Staff are super-friendly and helpful and the place is meticulously clean. Prices are also very,very reasonable given the quality of meat here. Every neighbourhood should be so lucky to have a great butcher shop like Le Viandal.

Guess who finally found a butcher shop in Verdun, Qc? Yes yes yes I did. And I immediately went for…read moremy preferred steak, the KING of steaks, a Rib Eye steak, perfectly marbled, and once I seared that baby, it was easily in my top 10 steaks of all time. We're talkin' some seriously good steak here and at $6.50 for 10oz. we're talking some seriously cheap eats that turn out better than restaurant fair. I also purchased some onsite handmade sausage that looks just wonderfull. But since I was simply walking by and discovered this, from what I hear, Verdun institution I didn't have anything in mind. But the possibilities in this meatopolis are seemingly endless. I saw every possible cut of beef, veal, pork, venison, and delicious duck. They also have prepared meals and other tasty goodies for meat lovers. Seriously there is no hope for me now that I have a serious meat shop just around the corner (sorta). The service was great, helpful and friendly. Butchery is a dying art and anyone with a love of food should support their local butchers. Keep in mind that if you buy steak at your local chain store supper market is cheap quality, often very badly butchered and overpriced, while a butcher has a deeper appreciation and respect for meat. You don't have to eat offal to be a meat lover, enjoying a good quality steak is sufficient and reason enough to bypass the chain store and go support your local butcher, local fishmonger and local whatever. Make friends with the owner and you'll see the good stuff that comes from this relationship. It's like going to a bar, if you're a good tipper, by the end of the night, your drinks are free.

Verdun Beef reminds me of the butchers of my youth in England, I love the service, meat quality and…read more repartee from the staff. I have become a regular. I was surprised today to hear Elevator music which did not vibe with the usually chill atmosphere and was a downer and belongs in a bingo hall for Old Age Pensioners! Please change the playlist to suit the usually fun and energy, which was sadly lacking today !

This is gourmet butcher slash sandwich counter slash place that also sells high end Portuguese…read morecanned sardines and Italian Roma tomatoes. The meats are top notch but on the pricier side. It's good to take note of their weekly specials and plan your meals accordingly. Yesterday I tried out a few of their sit down items like their steak tartare and French fries. Not bad at all but the tartare was lacking something and I don't think it would hurt if they offered more toasted baguette points for the tartare. Fries were fine. Decor is gentrified vintage shabby chic. Mismatching grommetted chairs, Formica tables , and vintage glassware in display and for sale. You don't come here everyday but it hit me how much Verdun has changed since I moved here. Before Verdun Beef, it was an Italian sandwich counter that also had amazing gelato. Before that, it was the old Cafe Baobab and before that it was one of the last secondhand English bookstores in the Southwest. It's kind of sad that the old Verdun is quickly disappearing.

My FAVOURITE place to buy meat at Atwater. Great selection, great service! My personal favourite?…read moreThe bavette with shallots... delicious on the BBQ!

I like this place. They offer many options for different cuts of meat. I wanted brisket and they…read moreoffered me 4 different size/fat options. Price is quite reasonable given quality. Only quibble: can't always get help/tips on how to prepare the meats purchased. Given (still premium) price, I view advice as part of the product (hence 4 stars).

Je voudrais pouvoir donner zéro étoile en raison de l'interaction que j'ai eue avec le gérant de…read morecet établissement. J'étais au deuxième étage du marché, dans la salle d'allaitement désignée, pour changer la couche de mon bébé. En arrivant à la porte, elle était verrouillée et un homme a crié que c'était occupé. Je suis alors allée dans le couloir où, à environ trois mètres, il y a des toilettes régulières -- malheureusement sans table à langer. Je suis revenue, j'ai attendu encore un peu et j'ai frappé à la porte, seulement pour que l'homme me crie, frustré, de me calmer. Alors que je tenais mon bébé, il a ouvert la porte avec un air extrêmement menaçant, s'est avancé vers moi et m'a expliqué que cette pièce était autrefois une salle pour les employés, donc qu'il avait le droit " de faire ses besoins en paix ". J'étais convaincue qu'il s'agissait d'un client, vu la facilité avec laquelle il se permettait d'être irrespectueux et intimidant -- mais non, il a confirmé être le gérant de ce commerce. Je ne soutiendrai jamais un établissement qui emploie une personne aussi exécrable. Toute femme utilisant la salle d'allaitement de ce marché devrait se méfier de cet homme : il vous fera vous sentir mal à l'aise et, surtout, en insécurité.

Located inside the Marche Jean Talon, you'll find it next to the oyster bar and near the popsicle…read morestand. Coming from Rue Jean Talon, it was a shop we passed by upon entrance as we made our way toward the produce section. We ended our day a bit early and decided to do a wine night. What's a wine night without something to munch on?! My friend and I bought cheese and olives, but thought charcuterie would make this snack complete for the evening. We chanced upon the stand and upon closer inspection of the offerings, there were a few things of interest. They had a special price for the Creton terrine that evening, but we were more interested in cured meats instead of terrines. I was interested in something that was comparable to prosciutto, but unfortunately, it was only sold in bulk. Since we wanted something a little lighter, we settled on Coppa. Since we were unsure of how many ounces, the guy at the counter helped us ration out our portion based on how many slices we could eat. That was much easier to figure out, so we settled on 10 slices total. Custom packed and purchased, it was a nice addition to the evening. Should have found this sooner! They had other great selections such as Chorizo, Bacon, Salami and Figatelli. The terrines also looked yums, but it would have been too much to split between the two of us. Still, worth a look or stop by!

The selection of house made sausages, charcuterie, choucroute and Cassoulet is unparalleled in my…read moreopinion and Charcuterie de Tours is always a interesting fun stop when I am at Marche Atwater. There must be 20 or more mouth watering varieties of sausages on display almost every day, if you are fortunate to have a kitchenette in your hotel room remember this name you'll be glad you did!

À ne pas confondre avec la Charcuterie de Tours, elle aussi sise au marché Atwater, la Boucherie de…read moreTours est une boucherie généraliste, qui propose une grande variété de viandes de découpes du plus simple T-Bond aux cuisses de canards, en passant par le foie gras. Son boucher, Yves Baudry, une Français d'origine, s'est d'ailleurs fait connaître en 2009 en publiant un livre intitulé Tout ce que vous avez toujours voulu savoir sur la cuisson des viandes. On parle ici d'une boucherie où le personnel sait ce qu'il fait et où le savoir-faire est valorisé.

Remember that movie 'Hot Tub Time Machine"? If someone ever decided to make a film called "Poultry…read moreShop Time Machine" then this is the place to film it. Seriously, walking in I suddenly felt like I was transported to the food shops I used to go to with my mom back in the 1970s as a kid in small-town Quebec. With Montreal Canadians and vintage Quebecois memorabilia, it's really not hard to imagine what a real Mom and Pop stores on Main Street used to look like before giant supermarkets and mega stores drove them out of business. This place has absolutely everything to address your poultry needs and then some. The chickens are all grain-fed and sourced locally in Quebec. I haven't tried the sausages yet but they sure looked tempting. You'll get the same quality of meat here as you would as more expensive locations at Atwater Market or Jean Talon Market - minus the insane markups. I'm glad Verdun still has many shops like these.

This place is another hidden gem in Verdun. This family-run butcher specializes in beef and…read morechicken, and it's really really good. It's decked out with random memorabilia, and the window features a different record label (and quote) each week - this has got to be the butcher with the most character in the province! My favourite thing to get from here is the bambi (cerf) sausages - I can't recommend them enough! They have a wide selection of home-made sausages, and all the ones I've tried have been great. The chicken they sell is grain feed and from Quebec, so it's the good stuff. They also have a selection of cheeses and pates, which are nice to round-out a meal. Another thing I like to go there for is their marinated steaks, all of which are good (my favourite is the spicey one). They also have minced horse meat, which is great for burgers. If you're in the neighbourhood or live not to far, and want fantastic quality meats, then you need to come here.

As I was walking around the Jean Talon market, I saw this nice display of chicken outside the…read morerestaurant. I decided to give it a try. You can buy it by the piece, so it makes it easy and convenient. Unfortunately, the chicken was a bit bland, dry and not very tasty. The chicken thighs usually are moist and tasty, these were just average. I don't think I will be getting these again.

Second year shopping with these guys and it's been quick and to the point. The Turkey fridge by the…read moreback is where I start as I only Come here for thanksgiving it's a shame I should come more often. I was greeted beside the fridge where a man was there to explain the grain fed turkeys section and showed me what sizes they had and how much. Got a very good looking bird of course it wasn't cheap but it's well worth it as I've tried it last year and dinner turned out fantastic. They have a bunch of other meats all air vacuumed and looking great. I will be back hopefully soon.

**Update August 2026** It's been a few years since I've…read morereviewed this bougie food store, and my mother and I have now been here at least 15 times, usually to get a quiche. I must say, their selection of quiches is wonderful, and they are all amazingly good. We usually also find niche foods, and I always get a gourmet fine chocolate bar for my neighbors back home in Vancouver, too (my neighbors are chocolate connoisseurs of sorts, so it's not as if I can get them an Oh Henry bar lol). In the past, I've also gotten many a bottle of Gibby's salad dressing here. (I love how this store sells condiments from local well-known restaurants, like Gibby's, Joe Beef, Mandy's, etc. It's a great place to get food gifts from Montreal). Yesterday I was in the area and popped in to get a few bottles of said salad dressing but I couldn't find it anywhere. I asked a lady who was working there, in the aisles, where this item was located, and she looked at me as if I was from Mars, asking me in French if I spoke French. She clearly did not speak or understand English and my French is sorely lacking. I was able to convey "salad" and "Gibby's",but I don't know how to say "salad dressing". She totally shrugged me off and went back to her work, as if I was a bothersome but ignorable annoyance. I have to admit, this rubbed me the wrong way. I've lived in the USA and in Vancouver now for so many years, I'm sorry if my French isn't great, but I'm trying. If I'm a paying customer at a store and I'm trying, but you don't understand me, it'd be common courtesy - not to mention good business sense - for you to get a fellow employee who DOES understand English. This interaction reminded me of past experiences here when the cashier was aloof (at best). Maybe the employees are like this with ALL English-speaking customers? I don't know. For me, though, I see a pattern. If you are visiting from out of town, and/or if you don't speak French well, I think I'd advise you to skip this store, despite the wonderful gourmet foods they have here. You sure won't get a feel for warm "Montreal hospitality" here, that's for sure. Oh, and they no longer carry Gibby's salad dressings, too - at least, I don't think they do.

High quality everything! You must respect their choices of produce, meat, prepared dishes,…read morecheeses, accompaniments and good advice! Try it for yourself! Kathryn