Long after the demise of heritage butcher shop Magee Grocery there's finally a proper meat shop in Kerrisdale . Located on High Street it's convenient for most Kerrisdaleans . Meat and cheese selection are decent ; prices are on the higher side but no surprise there . read more

Market Meats - two packages of meat - Meat Shops Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

I stopped by to get a decent steak. My usual go to for steak vary between Windsor, Cioffi's, Tenderland, Armando's and Jackson's, But I was at Raisu a couple of doors away having lunch. so swing by Market Meats to pick something up for later. I was offered a dry aged Canadian Prime Rib steak which I was assured, was the best of the best. Turns out it was the worst dry aged steak I have ever eaten in my life. Gone was the rich, nutty meatiness of a good dry aged steak and instead all I got was the taste and aroma of old dried animal fat. If you've ever had bad prosciutto or Parma ham or even bad Chinese laap cheurng sausage or laap yuk, you'll know the taste. Definitely not what I was excepting for a $110 steak. I used the contact form on their website to report the issues I had and a few days later, there's no reply. Also, I can do without the hard sell sales pitch from the moment you walk in the door. Yes, the sales guy was friendly & nice to my kid, but the hard selling of everything I even took a glance at was a bit too much. Very disappointed indeed. One bonus was that the dog really enjoyed the steak. I fed it to him after 2 bites as I just couldn't palate it. He truly thanks you from the heart of his bottom. read more

Market Meats - $110 for an awful dry aged steak. - Meat Shops Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This is the best butcher in Kerrisdale and westside vancouver. Our family always pre-orders their organic turkeys for thanksgiving. We also love their aged rib-eyes and striploins! read more

This meat shop recently opened in Kerrisdale. They offered a wide selection of meat cuts, frozen seafood, deli meats, cheese, and condiments. There's even a hot case with rotisserie chickens and sides ready to go for an easy dinner night solution. Their prices are a tad higher than what is offered elsewhere, say a big box retailer, but it's made up in customer service and selection. There is metered street parking on W 41st or the Kerrisdale parkade on W 42nd. read more

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This is for the kerrisdale location : food is decent quality. Price is very high. Service is terrible. Waited in line for a long time to pick up a pre-arranged order. Most of the folks there were doing the same for holiday meats. They had 2 clueless people dealing with order pick up, while the other 5 staff were standing around staring at each other... if I was running that business I would have those other staff ask the customers with pre-orders for their order number and then get them prepped. My experience took me 25+ mins of standing around... poor folks outside who were waiting down the block to get their orders.... Got home and checked the order - I asked for 4lbs of prime rib - they provided me with 11.5lbs!! And charged me for it too! F@&$ing morons... read more

Yes these guys have good quality meats, but prepare to be over charged, double charged, or just plain have your money taken. These guys are super dishonest. I have been double charged multiple times and have only realized when I walk out of the store and look at the receipt. Each time the cashier was Ray, and after looking at some other reviews and talking to other people it seems the same has happened to them. I would be weary of shopping at this store in the future and caution everyone to take a very close look at their receipts PRIOR to paying and demand to have a full product breakdown otherwise prepare to be scammed. read more

Dishonest staff or dishonest policies? I purchased 1lb of ground beef and was told it was $13.77, I commented to him that's expensive ground beef and he said it's a bit over a pound. I tapped my credit card and he said it didn't go through so he had me tap it again. Then after I looked at my package and it had a label for 1lb of turkey breast. So I told him and he said "oh beef.. I owe you $3". My credit card was also charged twice. The receipt says the cashier was Ray. read more

The first thing that struck me about Market Meats in Kitsilano were the super friendly and helpful staff. North Americans are clearly starved for good service because people always seem to be surprised at a level of service above a grunt and an exchange of cash. That being said, Market Meats has much more to offer than great customer service: Excellent quality meats and the know-how to get them onto your table! Beautiful cuts of beef, pork, veal and poultry including turkey and goose as well as free range eggs will satisfy your cravings and the exotic choices of muskox, venison, bison, ostrich and emu, quail, pheasant, guinea fowl and even frogs legs! I adore frogs and the idea of eating their legs makes me slightly queasy but I'll give anything a try once and I hear they're tasty...like chicken! Some of these might appear slightly intimidating, but the butchers and specialists here can suggest cooking techniques and meal suggestions for your next culinary masterpiece. They also carry fresh barbecued chickens, stuffed potatoes and a steak and prawn combo for easy dinner solutions. Along with local and international gourmet specialties from Dean and Deluca, Emeril Lagasse and Terrapin Ridge, Market Meats carries a fresh selection of seafood choices, ready-marinated cuts of meat for easy home preparation, a delicatessen with cold cuts, salads and olives. Clearly, Market Meats is the place to go to educate yourself on meat and all its specialties! read more

Market Meats - Meat Shops Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

Went to this store on Saturday to purchase ribs which had various bones throughout them. Also the black forest ham was very dry. We also asked for chicken wings and he gave us drumsticks which are much heavier and more expensive. We are regulars and we were disappointed this time. read more

I have emailed this store twice trying to elicit a response about my visit 8 days ago and have received no replies so I decided it was best that everyone be forewarned. So, this is what happened: First the person behind the counter tried to convince us that the $25 gift card we presented only had $.65 left on it. Needless to say we were a bit pissed but were going to buy our selection anyway. All of a sudden after a few minutes, he figured out that we were right and what we owed after taking the certificate off was the 65 cents. Then on the credit card device it says that there is a minimum of $1 for credit card purchases so I gave him $5. I took the change without looking and when I got home I discovered that all he had given me was 65 cents (it was easy to tell as, like most people these days, I rarely use cash and that was the amount in my pocket). I am not sure if he is running some sort of scam or if he is just really stupid. I am presuming it is not the owner that I dealt with because at that rate, I believe the store would have gone out of business a long time ago. Now that the owner/manager has not responded to 2 emails it is my opinion that this is a just a poorly run business. So let this be a warning: check carefully the amounts of your bill, the amount on the charge/debit machine or that you get the right amount of change We will not be back. Ever read more

We procured our standing rib roast for Crimbo dinner here and all who supped at our table that evening were well pleased by the star of the table. Now, preparation and cooking have a lot to do with what is finally plated but starting off with a wonderful specimen of meat helps tremendously. I really enjoyed the team at Market Meats. They know meat. They love meat. They love talking about meat and were able to exchange ideas on and experiences preparing and cooking meats. What's more, they admitted to barbecuing in the dead of winter - like yours truly - when others state that it's not barbecuing season. I'm sorry, barbecuing is not a seasonal thing. Barbecuing is a lifestyle, a way of life that should not be constrained by weather or calendars. I wholeheartedly endorse Market Meats' meat and applaud their dedicated team. read more

My partner, the archetypical absent minded professor who very rarely notices what he is eating and never remembers a meal from the day before. This morning: Him: What were those things we ate last night? Me: Sausages? Him: Yes, wieners. Me: No, they are very different than wieners, they were from that butcher in Kits. Him: Those were the best wieners/sausages whatever you want to call them in my life. Me: In your life? Him: Yes, they were really fresh - you could tell, really tasty. Me: I'll go there again. The 5 stars are from both of us. I agree with him, just extremely surprised that he actually thought about what he was eating...many hours later. Free range is always worth the price! Made with care is the icing on the cake. read more

Market Meats breaks down the Styrofoam and plastic wrap barrier that stands between most of us and our meat products. Rather than picking up a pre-wrapped package at the grocery store, the store is a far more conscious way to buy butchered goods. Expect good advice. The fresh turkeys are popular for the big holiday seasons. Plus the reasonably sized seafood section is quite a surprise. A quick look at their extensive marinated meats really impressed me with the variety (from tandoori chicken to Maui ribs and Cajun wings -- sounds like a Superbowl party). Market Meats goes beyond being a butcher to be, hmm, more of a protein boutique? I'll have to think more on that term. read more

Market Meats - Meat Shops Near Me - Vancouver, British Columbia

This place has really good friendly service and great meat. It is high end stuff and expensive but as long as you know that you're going for luxury goods before you get there. You won't be surprised. Pound for pound id choose this place over jacksons down the block in a second. I had disinterested service at jacksons to the point where I said I didn't want something and they threw it in the bag and charged me anyway. I now had a pack of marinade for 10lbs of meat that I didn't want. read more

Great service. Friendly chap with recommendations behind the counter. Amazing selection on frozen goods. Yes, prices are expensive but it's expensive across the board for quality products. Also a bonus they had Demi glacé which is hard to come by. We will be returning read more

We bought one steak tenderloin for $34.00, which is more than we would normally pay in any other store. It looked nice and was tied up. When we untied it we discovered there was a very small loin wrapped up with a tail end piece of junk. Honestly, what kind of butcher's trick is this??? read more

I love Market Meats. The owner is extremely friendly and helpful and the rest of the staff is great too. And the best part is that they all know what they're talking about. Sometimes when I ask for a particular cut of meat at the grocery store they look at me like I just ordered a filet of Minotaur. But not here. Here they're knowledgeable. They carry all the usual meats and some unexpected cuts as well, all top-quality and fresh. if you need something really special they can order it in for you. They also sell various spices, rubs, sauces, and accompaniments. They have some really nice freshly made mozzarella and some pasta salads and other deli items. The prices are a bit high, but you really are paying for service and quality. It's clear that cleanliness and sanitation are very important to them, and when it comes to raw meat that *really* matters. Local, organic, healthy. If you're having a special dinner or a dinner party, you definitely will want to consider this place. They have pre-marinated meats and stuffed steaks and such. Love it! read more

I was a vegetarian in a past life. There I admit it! And there are many nights where there's no meat on the menu (at my eco-friendly conscious request, of course!). But when I am doing a cook up, I want to know that the meat is quality, fresh and local. I get all of my needs met at Market Meats. With fewer choices for butchers around town, I had to start looking elsewhere for my chicken and chops. (My favourite butcher for chicken, Jackson's on Granville, closed down a few months ago. The owner told me it was due to competition with the grocery stories on the Cambie corridor and high rent prices). The staff at Market Meats is really knowledgeable about where their meat originates and their chicken is all free range. And it's always a nice treat to have the meat cut to order. I love coming home and opening up the brown parcel as you're about to cook ... ahh the feeling of gourmet. At first, I thought everything was overpriced- however, upon closer examination, for the quality and localness of it - it just makes cents. (Yes, yes, pun intended!) read more

It's hard to find a butcher shop that is friendly, has an awesome selection, and has lots of local products. All the meats we buy from Market Meats have been of great quality. But I think what really sold me on this place is the service. Someone is always available to help you when you walk in the shop. If you ever had a question about how to cook a particular meat, they always take the time to answer and provide useful suggestions. I went in with my baby in the stroller one time, and the guy suggested I try feeding my baby ground veal as it is very tender. It turns out that my baby loves veal. I went to buy osso buco one time, and a staff asked if I needed veal stock for the dish. I didn't even know they made their own veal stock, but it was perfect for my dish. Another time I wanted ground veal and they were sold out, so they quickly offered to ground some up on the spot for me. I can go on and on about the great experiences I've had there. I love their products, their selection, and most of all, their service. read more

I bought a flank steak from Market Meats and paid for it with cash. When I got home, I discovered the sticker price on the steak was $10 LESS than what I was told it was. Whoever the fellow was who served me went home $10 richer. He was, by the way, rather excited when I told him I was paying cash. My fault maybe...I should have double checked the price before leaving the store but nonetheless, it's not cool to steal from customers. Furthermore, the steak (sticker price $41.18, "cash price" $51.18) was tough, tasteless, and didn't absorb the marinade. It was actually inedible. read more

They are personable and have the best quality meats and are a welcome addition to the Kerrisdale area. I don't buy much but sure appreciate having them close by. read more

My friends and family are in love with the Spatch Cocked Chickens from here. I usually buy two at a time and bring them home, put them on the rotisserie for 40 minutes and let the BBQ go to work. Because they do have the back cut out making them butterflied you will have to truss them up to get them on the spit. Luckily they will give you some butchers string, soak before using, and one metal skewer will do the job. Also love their rib eye steaks, cruz lime pork chops and the ground meatball mix makes great burgers. A little pricey but worth the splurge . read more

An incredibly fresh and solid selection of poultry and meats. Super friendly and knowledgeable staff who love to help you out. Oh! And you know those super convenient and delicious roasted chickens you can buy at grocery stores? Well forget about the chain stores and get them here. They're fresh and more importantly, free range. Just a tip, make sure you don't wait till the end of the day to pick one up as they tend to sell out. Love this place! read more

Guess I had written for the wrong deli, so just re-pasting this from Jackson's Deli lol Surprised I haven't written on this deli before, it's been awhile since 'Ive been there, til today and glad I did. Was going to Maria's, but Jackson's had the bbq grill out, with a sampling table of some goodies, their lamb sausage. Not just yummy, lots of flavour and asked where it was from, he replied it's all made in-house so that's very good news. Like this deli even more so, as it's got a great selection of dips, boxed pasta, and best of all, great service--usually 2-3 helpers behind the counter. Also picked up a baby-size rack of baby back ribs with their own house-sauce for $10, well worth the time savings ;) And needless to say, also deleesh too. accept debit/credit. Metered parking all around. read more

SO many options and such great service! Not all just meat but there's cheeses, pastas, dressings and sauces as well. Highly recommend and will be back!!! :D read more

I gave 5Star before but Now i will update my Rating and give it 1 STARS as i felt like i am not important as a customer yesterday .. and i promised myself to never come back again. Once you lose me as a customer .. i take my business somewhere else. This place is good and that's why you pay premium price for the great quality products and service. Since i started buying on a weekly basis from this place (every week 130$ to 200$ - 1x 100$ 10packs steaks and few more items), service was always good, wrapped nicely, and they always provided for free that insulated nice black bag. Again, we pay a little more compared to other places .. for this kinda quality of service, packaging, products, cleanliness, smiles, .... but obviously since few weeks i was told on many occasions: "we run out and we placed an order". For a month and a half .. i was ok with plastic bags. Yesterday, i asked if they got those nice bags (i use them in the fridge to avoid meat frost bites), he said yes we received them and they are 5$ a bag. Obviously, i was shocked. I asked why they aren't free anymore? He said you only purchased 120$. If you would of bought for 300$ or 400$ more we would pf gave you the bag for free. I felt like he was saying that i'm not that important of a customer lol well, it's not about money but I had my 130.000$ car parked outside lol i can afford more yes but i am not gonna buy more than what i need :) if getting 150$ average worth of meat from you EVERY-WEEK ... isn't enough to appreciate my business and treat my packaging and myself different than others .. well congrats! You earned this Bad review, And you lost my business. There is a meat shop next door to you guys. I will give it a try : Jacksons it is. Or maybe another one who knows. read more

I was not impressed with the slick talking guy that sold us on what was going to an amazing steak, he said it is probably going to be the best I have ever tasted... at $30 each steak.... Well well even a slick butcher can sell ice to an Eskimo. Ya I did have an just ok experience prior to this one but I am not a fan of this Meat Market. read more

After 18 months of not eating meat ( beef, lamb, pork), I finally succumbed to my boyfriend's whining. After researching (courtesy of yelp, naturally) meat markets, I finally decided on this place and was glad that I did. We tried the tenderloin and they were heavenly. Even my carnivorous boyfriend agrees. Sure, their prices are not exactly budget but it is well worth it for the quality that you get. read more

They know me by name, they get to know your likes and dislikes, they've got amazing bison, musk ox, and other large non-cow ungulates. Giddyap. read more

I have to say that my favourite aspects of this butcher are the staff. They're awesome! Super friendly, helpful and remember you. They also often have good specials on which is nice. There's a good selection of marinated choices and they do a tasty roasted chicken which is great for nights that you need fast food without sacrificing quality. Plus there's a green grocer almost next door for all the veggie items you may need. read more

Best customer service in the area. Knowledgeable and lovely staff member. There is also a fish market, organic groceries store and bakery next door for all your need. The meat here is always fresh. Excellent collection of salt and seasoning (they even have Hawaiian Black Salt for crying out loud). I once ventured to Jackson's half a block down and was not impressed. Their staff could careless if I was standing around waiting to be helped so I don't know what the fuss is all about. Might as well go to Safeway across the street if you're feeling thrifty. read more

The only reason I'm not giving this place more stars is only because I can't afford it on a regular basis. The quality is ah-mazing, but the staff is TOP-NOTCH. Spencer, the manager, is always so helpful and has given me recipes on how to cook the meat. It's the service that brings me back, and if I had deeper pockets I'd be there all the time. Delicious, fresh, knowlegeable staff. read more

I agree with the reviews here. The meats are fresh, and the staff are very knowledgeable. The shop is clean and carries a lot of complimentary products to go with your meats. I have definitely become a fan, and have not been disappointed yet. read more

Wow, could these guys ever teach other retailers how to treat their customers! Been shopping here for years and it is consistently fantastic service, no waiting, knowledgable and pleasant! A rarity! Great meats and selection....well worth the slightly higher prices. read more

The New York strips the butcher suggested were some of the best we have eaten, anywhere. And we are from Iowa, where we brag on our beef. The cuts were triple aged Angus, and now She knows that it does make a difference. read more

The staff is knowledgable and courteous -- they know their product, and are happy to provide advice if you don't know how to cook a particular cut of meat (just ask them). read more

Helpful staff, great selection, prepared fresh dinners, and there's always samples!

I always have a great experience at Market Meats. The customer service is exceptional; staff are consistently proactive in greeting me right when I walk in, and asking if they can help me. They're friendly, and always have recommendations for prep when asked. The selection is great, and quality is wonderful. They've also got a bunch of gourmet sauces on the shelves, and various house-made stocks in the freezer. One of my favourite places to go when preparing for a special meal at home. read more

Always super quick to greet me when I walk in the store. I love the friendly and efficient service. Great prices and products! Highly recommended. read more

Have been going here for a couple of years now. Awesome selection of meats and poultry. What makes this place stand out is their service. It is stellar. Good genuine service. Something that is so hard to find these days!! read more