Amazing selection of all kinds of meat, deli, sausages, sauces, condiments, broths, prepared and frozen 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. read more

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I absolutely love Sanagan's Meat Locker. I've been going to Sanagan's for 5 years now and I can't believe 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. read more

I'm not much of a meat-eater, but when I do eat meat, I only want the best of the best. That's why I always go to Sanagan's Meat Locker. They specialize in high quality meats from local family owned grass fed farms, and you can really taste the difference. The meat is always tender and juicy, and the flavor is out of this world. The staff is always friendly and helpful, and they're more than happy to answer any questions you have. I've never had a bad experience here, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great butcher shop. read more

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Love it here! To start make sure you grab a number ticket to be served. They have a great meat and sausage selection and also dried goods. If you're hungry there's some hot rotisserie chicken as well! They only had a dry aged cote de boeuf so I wish they had more selection for dry aged! Last time I got a tomahawk steak from them, this time I got a nicely marbled bone in rib eye :) Can't wait!! I Also found my favorite maldon salt in stock here! Make sure you check it out if you're in Kensington! read more

I was seeking fresh pork chops, and WOW talk about discovering a fancy meat market! I was actually heading towards the stupid cheese shop across the street, but they suck as they were closed. And not being from here, I wanted to shop for more than just pork but I also needed cheese. I found the best of both worlds here, so I'm glad to have given this place a try! Sanagan's has got a wide wide assortment of meats. Everything from jumbo polish kielbassa, to meat pies, chorizo, andouille sausage, cacciatore, zungenwurst, smoked hams, turkey breast, fat ox tails, a wide variety of cheeses, grilling charcoal, seasonings and marinades, duck eggs, and liver pate. So many things to name. The types of cheeses they carry are also quite impressive. Types I've never heard before. One guy even let us sample a few slices even though the place was pretty busy. And although the cheeses were quite expensive, the staff gladly vacuum sealed our wedges so we can fly them home. Excellent service! I found some marinaded pork chops, grabbed some duck eggs, took home some cheese; Mission accomplished! In short, this shop has got some good quality meat cuts available for you. Different cuts and sausage varieties that you may have not have heard of. The staff to me was helpful, and the place was fairly clean. This meat is gonna cost ya, but it's so worth it! read more

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I love going to Sanagan's meat locker for my family's meat consumption. Even before it became Sanagan we were a long time customer of Butcher By Nature,(previous owner Frank, such a great, fantastic and wonderful butcher and Trish and his wife Mirella) they served us well and thank you for that:) Lucas is always great and provides a very good service:) Unfortunately today, September 30th,2023 @ approximately 12:45 it was a different experience. I left the Annette location store feeling not welcome:( The employee that was there should be welcoming and helpful. She wasn't welcoming, not happy, very short tempered , in short, very rude!!!! She didn't respond to my questions in a friendly manner and she cut me off mid sentence. I asked her to help me reach two whole packages of chickens and she responded with, "But you are there?" I am small of stature and could not reach the top shelf. I was speechless and could not say a word! Very unhelpful and sarcartic and "ZERO/None" customer service. I normally brush these things off but this one got into me. Everybody should be treated the same by her. For me, it doesn't appear that she wants to be there at all. A wonderful gentlemen helped me and he was the one who reached them for me:) Whomever you are, once again I'd like to thank you:) Maybe having more than one service staff on duty would lesson the stress on her. The employee today @ Sanagan' meat locker Annette location over all not only one or two read more

The absolute best butcher shop I've been to. Whenever we're in Toronto, we always stop by to pick something up. They have fresh everything, all the time. They have bone broth ready to serve and it's quite delicious, especially on a frosty winter day. Healthy and warms you up better than a hot toddy. Our favourite is probably the honey garlic sausages. They're a good balance between sweet and savoury, without being on either extreme. I'm not a huge fan of the maple ones, but my parents love them (fellow Yelpers). Always a friendly bunch of people. But I think being in that type of environment, often dealing with people who are also passionate about meat and cooking cultivates a good working environment and friendly culture around the shop. It's a great and happy place. Always great quality meats and prepared food. Go check it out! read more

By far one of the best butchers I've been to. Been spending a lot of time doing groceries at my neighbourhood loblaws only to be let down for a few months without ever seeing them stock any wagyu beef. Since I was in the Kensington area, I decided to drop by this place. A couple of things I really enjoyed with this visit so far. The first thing that grabs my attention with this butcher is that it is very clean. No weird odours foul odours or any blood on the floor unlike the few Chinatown butchers I've been to. Second thing that I absolutely love is the wide selection of the meats that they have to offer along with various cuts. After seeing that there was not any wagyu strip loins on display, the staff was more than happy to see if they had any in storage frozen. They were able to find a big piece. A small miscommunication at first as I only wanted a few steaks but it quickly turned to me purchasing the whole slab of meat. They had them custom cut individually and fat trimmed then individually vacuum sealed. The staff here definitely knew what they were doing and was passionate to help. Will be coming back for more! PS I have cooked one of the wagyu strip loins and they are delicious! read more

Sanagan's Meat Locker - Went from looking to buy 1-2 to the whole block. No regrets. - Meat Shops Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I come here to the smoked meat, salmi and grandfathers ham. Perfect meats to make sanwhiches for a picnic. Service is always friendly but the wait can be long especially if u have to wait outside and also wait for ur number to be called. read more

BOTTOM LINE: Causing meat sweats LIKE A BOSS! Where do I even begin? I. HEART. SANAGAN'S. Their cuts of meat and poultry are simply sublime and the selection is incredible. Their prices are way more affordable than Cumbrae's (obviously) or the Healthy Butcher, and tastes just as great, if not better. Trust me when I say you won't be attending steak houses anymore when you've had their cut of beef tenderloin! Staff are incredibly friendly and helpful, so even if you're a meat n00b, they'll make you feel at home. And ever since their expansion, they've stepped up their game with cooked offerings. For $10 you can get a monster-sized sandwich and soup or salad combos. They have their staple BO SAMMY (kim chi pulled pork, a delightful blend for sweet, sour and spicy), ROAST BEEF, and ROTISSERIE CHICKEN sandwiches, but they also offer daily specials - their ROAST PORK LEG was super succulent. There are 3 small standing room tables to eat it, but it can get a bit cramped. One thing I would like to see, however, is a greater selection of pre-marinated meats that you can just throw on the barbie when you're in a bind. But I expect this will happen soon now that they've expanded. read more

Amazing place to pick up all sorts of quality cuts, deli meats, prepared foods, homemade soups! They also have a very interesting selection of sausage (pho). The staff gave great recommendations for my charcuterie board. Definitely check them out. read more

I'm a regular at Sanagan's. He serves up the best ground beef and delicious sliced bacon available in thick cut and thin. The chicken is always good and a great deal if you buy a whole one and get them to cut it up for you. The new location is swanky and nice looking but needs some sorting out. They need to find their groove with customer flow, or maybe I just need to get the ticket when walking in like the old European Meats that used to haunt that location otherwise you end up standing there waiting for service. Peter is an excellent writer and I hope he keeps up his blog telling the stories about why he loves the food business in Toronto. A valuable asset to the market, Sanagan's is part of what makes Toronto a remarkable city. read more

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I've heard of the soup "Nazi" in New York. Hold on to your hats we got a sandwich "Nazi" in Toronto. I ordered a sandwich with fries, came without, I pointed this out a heated discussion followed, and I was barred. After the mix up my friends sandwich arrived with fries he didn't order. There are friendly places to eat in walking distance. Patronize them. The chicken sandwich was ok, but after all the delays fries were cold. Pigeons seemed to enjoy them. read more

Sanagan's Meat Locker - my order was wrong and barred me for pointing it out.The sandwich "Nazi" lives in Toronto. I wouldn't go back if I was allowed - Meat Shops Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Meat Heaven! Love the quality meat at reasonable prices here. A great place to get cuts of meat not typically found in the grocery (and better quality) at much better prices than say Cumbraes. Got my beloved skirt steak here, great quality at a reasonable price and a beautiful 40 day aged Porterhouse. You can then go right across the road to get veggies and herbs to accompany your great meat. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Love this place! read more

Sanagan's Meat Locker - My two fav cuts of beef. 40 day aged porterhouse and skirt steak from Sanagan's. - Meat Shops Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

I'm not an expert on meat by any means so I can't really comment on the detailed characteristics of the meats here. I bought some stewing beef here and I actually found the quality of the beef was so good it almost didn't go with the cheap stew I made. Next time I'll make sure to use better ingredients to pair with the better quality of the meat. Despite my lack of knowledge about raw meats, I have had my fair share of charcuteries, and I've been very happy so far with everything I've bought from this meat shop. There are a lot of butchers working behind the counter, so you never have to wait long to receive service. I'm sure cutting charcuteries can be quite a pain compared to some of the other meats (often because people want small portions of a variety of them), but they seem willing to cut more as long as I wanted more. Their pork pate was the best I've ever had, including ones from restaurants specializing in charcuterie. I wish they served duck pate! The prices are good - for about $35 I could serve up a charcuterie platter for 6 people. I would never be able to get that much meat at Loblaws for the same price. The only thing that disappoints me about this place is that it's a bit far from where I live, but then again, if it was right next to my condo I probably would end up spending too much money on charcuteries. They're also part of the vicinity reward program, which you can redeem for a sandwich combo or a whole rotisserie chicken. I'm aiming for that chicken! read more

Sanagan's Meat Locker - Only the meats were from here (probably kinda obvious). - Meat Shops Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

One of the best meat shops I have ever been to. The selection is amazing, the quality is amazing and the staff is friendly and informative. I can see what half the city comes here - it's packed all the time! I came here for the food but left with a new best friend! I tried some of their cured meats (oh my the beef carpaccio and it was melt in your mouth all sorts of goodness) I had the roast beef sandwich and the chicken sandwich that has some of the most delicious sauce or marinade on it. I devoured it so fast! Will definitely come back and pick up a few of these sandwiches. So fresh tasting! They also sell a lot of local products here such as sauces, marinades and drinks. They support their local community and make sure everything that comes into he store has the highest integrity and quality possible. I can't wait to go back and try some of their other hot menu selections. Perfect on a cold day like today! read more

Among the best butchers in the city. Certain items they carry, are high value from a price to quality perspective. Other items, are just over priced for what you're getting. There's a little bit of a bait and switch strategy going on, but honestly, what retail store doesn't do the same? End conclusion, go to Sanagan's for specifics. The selection is great, and the staff are extremely informative. The wait can be a bit annoying, especially if you're only popping in for one particular item. They need an express order lane like other popular butchers have for the one item orders. read more

Great quality local meats. Excellent service very knowledgeable staff. Pricing is fair for many of the meats. read more

The meats are very good and the workers are very friendly, but do not count on them to deliver what you order when you are not there to witness what they are doing. I ordered the shank half of a ham yesterday only to get it with the shank cut off. The point had been to have sufficient bone for pea soup later. What a surprise and disappointment. On another occasion, I ordered lamb bones only to get the bones of some much much larger creature. Not sure what it was. Frankly, I expected better. read more

I like coming to this place when I am about to make a really nice dinner for someone. The meat is very good, and the staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. I will say that this place is expensive. I realize that you get what you pay for, but it's still pricey, but I don't really compare the pricing. For me, this is a place where I would go for higher-end meats. I think Costco is the more affordable place to buy meats, but you have to buy a tonne of meat, and there isn't anyone to help you choose meats or make recommendations. I would give it one more star, if their website showed weekly specials. Their website is very minimal and does not change. read more

Favourite butcher in Toronto. Ask the folks behind the counter for advice, they know their stuff. If you like pate, their "pate du campagne" is excellent and cheap. read more

Overall good product even thought a lot of it is overwrought and overpriced; servers are mostly friendly and efficient; problem is the 5c for a plastic bag - I mean you spend $60 and they charge you for a bag at Loblaws inflated pricing and we can be sure the owners of this moneymaking enterprise are not giving the proceeds to Greta and her band of world savers; my bill came to $65.00 and for the 5c charge for a plastic bag (cost is way less that 1c) offended me to the extent that I abandoned my purchase at the counter and never again will enter this place. There are other butchers who are not gougers. read more

I'm definitely a fan of Sanagan's. The selection is a good mix of the staples and some unique/ luxury items. Behind the deli counter, you will find everything from prosciutto salami and bresaola (both of which are "in" according to the store experts) to baloney! The store staff are very kind/ personable and will help you find what you are looking for based on your personal taste and budget. As for the meats, I've always been pleased with the Korean style short ribs and various cuts of steak I've acquired at Sanagan's. As mentioned by other reviewers, I wouldn't complain if they added a few more pre-marinated options. Overall, it's strange to admit, but I enjoy the experience of buying meat when it comes to Sanagan's. Definitely recommended. read more

I don't get the hype. The meat is decent, and they have a big selection, but their butchers either are super lazy or don't know what they're doing. Last week they wouldn't grind me ground beef the way I want it in terms of fat and what type (chuck, brisket, etc). The result was sorta dry burgers. I've cooked a lot of hamburgers and when getting a good blend and not lean, they are amazing. I've never had a butcher say they won't grind other stuff for me. Literally every butcher does this. And then today, they apparently couldn't cut spare ribs into St Louis cut (cutting off the tips) because I'd have to ask them on Tuesday, so their meat cutter can do it Wednesday, the only day he's in. Are you serious? None of these guys behind the counter dressed as butchers can cut the tips off of spare ribs? These guys are a joke. So pretentious about their decent, expensive meat. Go to Gasparo's or Strickland's where they have real butchers, great meat and reasonable prices. read more

Now THIS is a place to buy meat in Kensington Market! True old world quality and flavour AND modernist ethical sourcing sensibilities make this one of the absolute best meateries in the GTA. Anything pork here is automatic nominee for best in the city - chops are as good as they get and the sausages are beautifully balanced spice wise with amazing texture and snap (yes, the good ones snap...) The poultry is really great as well although nobody touches Gasparro's when it comes to bird. The beef was a bit more of a mixed bag for me. The more flavourful cheaper cuts are exceptional when cooked slowly and carefully, yet the high end steaks were just not that exceptional. Good yes, but not quite worth the price for me. Haven't had any lamb yet but I am looking forward to giving it a try. Now let's talk about the name; "Meat Locker?" What marketing genius decided to call one of the most aesthetically pleasing arrangements of carved carcasses "Meat Locker"? Why, if they called it La Galerie des Beaux-Viande they could raise the prices by 50 percent - uh- Yeah......Meat Locker...kind of grows on you...hey...I like that...Meat Locker. Great name! Sanagan's is definitely worth a visit. read more

Well by gosh it happened. Somewhere after my move to Cabbagetown my former local butcher moved out of it's locker-sized meat hut and into the massive former location of European Deli. I'd heard this had happened, but I only truly saw for the first time about a month ago. I was nervous they were going to have lost some of their charm, and that with a larger staff would equal a less knowledgeable staff. I was wrong. This place is still rocking, and the staff can still give you the skinny on every farm that ships their ethically-made products to their shop. It's pricier than some butchers, but for what they're slicing off, I'm fine with the expensive price tags. Sidebar: Ok, I know some of you reading this are all "meat is never ethical!" and I respect your opinion, but I am a carnivore that tries my best, and this place is as good as it gets in Toronto if you're going to buy meat to eat at home. The shop itself is big, clean and you have to take a number. My fave indulgence here is getting thickly sliced bacon and free-range eggs. I'm also quite partial to their grass-fed steaks and lamb chops. Don't forget to take a number if you walk in and it's busy. Numbers are to the right of the door upon entering. PEPPER POINTS: For growing with such grace. Well done, Sanagan's. Respect. read more

You know what? I loved them when they first opened. The store was great, the quality of chicken was top notch. Now that they've become way more popular, I am finding that the quality of chicken has dropped (it gets really dry after cooking rather than staying moist as it used to). I think they're just selling too much and they can't keep up with demand so the farms are cutting corners to keep supplying. I am no longer buying chicken from them. I'll take a look at the beef perhaps but I am not convinced of their quality any longer. It's still better than No Frills, Walmart or Costco chicken but it isn't amazing. read more

Soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo expensiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiive. Whyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy.... Okay, well... I know why... because they source from sustainable, etc etc places (So is the general trend towards the gentrification of the market - both good and bad - good from the "ethical" standpoint, but bad from the standpoint of pushing out families and people who have lived in the area for decades as it becomes increasingly more expensive to live in the area...) So yea, there is good and bad, but speaking personally, and being someone who lives in the area and has historical family ties to the market, it has become too expensive to buy my meat in the market. The good: Friendly awesome customer service. (I really don't want to make it sound like I'm crapping on the place, as I do enjoy the service most of the time, but am put off by the very high prices) I still occasionally pass by only to buy bacon (just the natural cure now, as they raised the prices and made the thick cut more expensive..). They also have a good variety of meats. The place is also always really clean, and the staff seems pretty awesome and knowledgeable. The bad: I think you get a sense of my largest gripe! lol. The prices... ohhh the prices.... too rich for my blood. I tend to get most of my meat from the Portuguese butchers on Dundas. Sadly since the close of European Meats (Sanagans opened in its place), the Market has become too expensive for me to buy my regular meats in. They also don't carry some meats that I have looked for. For instance, I was looking for a Portuguese chourico once, and they did not carry it which surprised me somewhat given the location of the business. I also once got a sandwich at the cooked meat counter and found that for the price, the sandwich was def. on the small side. So yea, I have ambivalent feelings about this place. Good knowledgeable staff, but so damn expensive. With the increase in the bacon prices, I rarely even pass by for that anymore. I just wish that they would have more options. Cheaper meats (maybe not the same quality as the rest) for those who honestly cant afford to pay the prices on the stuff they have now. That way the customer may have more options and the clientele wont simply be limited to those who have deeper pockets. I for one would love to not have to walk all the way down to Dundas past Ossington for my meats anymore. But alas, this is the only option I am left with.. read more

It's hard to say enough good things about this place. I go to Sanagan's 4 times per week. It is the best grocer in Kensington Market, and I am very grateful that I have a place like this so close to me. Sanagan's has an almost unending list of positives going for it Staff: - Friendly staff that make an effort to remember who you are. - Staff who are quite knowledgable about (1) the types of meat, and the ways to cook it; (2) the origin of the meat, and how it was raised; and (3) how the farming methodologies meet their client's expectations surrounding ethical farming Meat: - Some of the best quality meat I've ever tasted (in some cases, I didn't even know meat could taste that good). Try the Mennonite Rib Chop. It is to die for! - A great, and changing selection of basic cuts of meat, rarer cuts and animals, well marinated meats (jerk chicken is my favourite) - An impressive rotation of different types of sausages. These things are the ultimate post-bar snack (Chinese 5 Spice and Maple is the best I've tried) - Their deli counter has rekindled my long-lost love for deli sandwiches. Until now, I had previously considered deli sandwiches to be the lazy man's lunch, or a the hallmark of GMO counters like Subway Sandwiches, but Sanagan's has completely changed that opinion. I eat a deli sandwich twice a week now (together with Kozlik's mustard and a bun from My Market Bakery). Hot Counter: The nights where I do not have time to make dinner, the hot counter at Sanagan's makes a frequent appearance in the rotation. Again, pretty much every thing I've had out of this food counter has been at least "very good". My favourite has to be the crispy chicken sandwich with fries. The crispy chicken sandwich is a tender piece of chicken, with a piece of chicken skin, delectable sauce, surrounded by a fresh, rich bun. Although I don't eat this sandwich to be healthy, I always go for the whole wheat bun, because quite frankly, this is one of the best whole wheat buns I've ever had on a fast food sandwich. The french fries at Sanagan's are some of the best in the city. Probably the only other place I've had that comes close is Chippy's, which really speaks to the quality of the fries at Sanagan's. Other: Sanagan's has a great selection of meat rubs, mustards and marinades which are the perfect accompaniment to your dinner. Kozlik's mustard is always a welcome addition to my dinners. Dave's Rubs are extremely tasty, and have very little sodium in it (which is a rarity in any sort of meat flavouring medium). On Saturdays, there are donuts from @donutoronto for sale on the counter, and I get one almost every Saturday. I've waited for hours for Glory Hole Donuts, and I can easily say that these are just as good, if not better, and you don't have to wait at all to get them. In conclusion, between the meat quality, the ethics of their suppliers, the deli, the hot counter, the staffand even the miscellaneous goods that are sold, Sanagan's is a Kensington powerhouse, and any other butcher in Toronto should pay close attention. I know people who come all over the city to go to this butcher, and they do so for a reason. read more

I've been here a handful of times and have found the customer service is consistently great.. very knowledgeable and helpful. They have the take a number type service which I like, as long as I remember to take a number.. I have tried a little bit of everything here and have never been disappointed by the quality, and find the pricing reasonable for what I am buying. I have been to a few other of the downtown competition and I wouldn't say you are going to find better pricing elsewhere. I have dropped in at busy times, and quiet times and each has been a pleasant and efficient meat buying experience. Glad to have them as my local meat source. read more

I'm not sure why some people are reviewing other products that Sanngan's carries but they are a butcher and in saying that all reviews should be about the meat. I'd also like to say that meat should be dark in color and not red. The red color you see in super markets is often due to dyes and other things you might not want in your meat. If you are getting beef you actually want a good dark cut. Now onto my review. I really like this place. The fact that it is generally packed on teh weekends in a good sign. True the meat is a bit pricey but its also delicious. 100x better than anything I could purchase at the super market and unlike supermarket meat I never feel sick after eating meat from Sangans. (I'm pretty sensitive to additives/dyes/hormones so I am pretty sure this is the cause of my feeling sick when eating supermarket meat at times.) Sangans has rekindled my love of meat. I also love the service you get there and I like that the staff will talk to you about cooking methods and cuts of meat. I give 4 stars mostly because its not in my regular budget to shop here all the time, but otherwise this is a great location! read more

Ok, I KNOW this doesn't make sense, but I'll say it anyway: I don't eat cow or pig (or various 4-legged animals).. but I've been VERY excited to check out Sanagan's. Why? Oh, I'll tell you. After watching Food Inc. and reading The Omnivore's Dilemma, I have a plethora of opinions about meat and what I do/don't want to eat (but as for you? Do your own thing, baby). I've even considered the idea of occasional red meat in my life again - as long as it comes from a place like Sanagan's. Foxy Butcher (that's the gossip) Pete sources all of his meaty-ness from local farms - if you want sustainable steakums, you can find it here. If you want grass-fed, he'll have some. If you want to know WHAT FARM Bessy came from, he'll know. Gall heck, I subscribe to his Twitter and occasionally he'll be like, "Just got a big 'ol pig from Uncle Buck's Farm! Come 'n git it!" I stopped by today cause the aforementioned Twitter account shouted out some organic chickens. I ended up getting another local chook instead ($4 cheaper per pound!), which was only $9 - supermarket price! Love the vibe - feels very vintage meat locker, with amazing wooden tables, a big meat saw right out in the open and of course, lots of meaty pickins. Go get some! read more

Sanagan's is perfect. I love Sanagan's. The staff is totally helpful, very nice, and, yes, dreamy. But, equally as important: their meat is amazing. Seriously I am now just mad at everyone who has ever sold me a sausage before. The sausages from Sanagan's actually taste like delicious meat, not meat product. They are also happy to order pretty much anything for you. Aesthetically, this is maybe the most beautiful butcher's shop in the world. Gorgeous butcher block, such good-looking meat, and awesome cookbooks. I love this place. I love eating meat, but I might love shopping for meat at Sanagan's even more. It makes me feel like I'm in a small town where people care about customers and farmers. Or, you know, a city where awesome things happen and great shops can thrive. My only request is that they start doing demos in the store, but they kind of already have since people tend to congregate outside the window most days. Sanagan's is a perfect addition to the market. read more

Boom. Meat from Sanagan's Meat Locker has been a part of most of the meals I've prepared/eaten since I started coming here in January 2012. That is to say, my boo n I buy all our meat here. When I set foot in their new location, my eyes actually teared up. You could pretty much say I'm emotionally invested in them doing well. Take it how you like-- for me it means that I take my food choices seriously, and I know SML does too. Sanagan's has my undivided loyalty because they sell good meat. Good, in the sense that their products are always delicious, from the basic ground chuck to the fancy game terrines that are new (and soooo tasty). Some favourites: the centre-cut pork chops, the elk/venison sausages, the jerk chicken, the hangar steaks, the maple-smoked bacon,... Good, in the sense that boss-dude Pete Sanagan takes his employees to the farms where they source the animals; there is no hiding behind agribusines or inhumane practices here, and they can tell you all about it. Don't be afraid to ask. Good, because they are pretty enthusiastic about encouraging snout-to-tail eating-- eating from as much of an animal as possible, and building respect for the stuff we used to know how to prepare/cook, but have been sanitized into ignoring through big supermarkets. SML is one element in maintaining a close urban-rural relationship that encourages smaller herds and carefully managed, respectful production of animal products. That's pretty damn badass. They're also happy to bring anyone into the store as an employee who has enthusiasm and the ability to learn-- this is not a macho butcher shop. Also, if you want to know what they're up to, they've got a wee bloggie where they're happy to tell you all about it: http://www.sanagansmeatlocker.com/blog/ A-ma-zing! read more

Great quality butcher, during summertime I particularly enjoy the the dry aged beef patties for absolute yummy burgers. The staff is very helpful and guided us each time we had a question, I think prices are reasonable for the quality you get. Obviously it's pricier than at the grocery store but the quality of the meat is not even comparable, I recommend for those looking for a good piece of meat read more

This review is based on fries and donuts. I am slow to catch onto the great donut craze that Toronto has embraced. As far as specialty donuts go, we really like glory hole donuts...mmm...lemon meriange...the only drawback is they were pricy at $4.50 each. So I heard Sanagan's has donuts by Rachel or Rochelle, whoever. For some reason, bacon on a donut just doesn't seem tempting to me. Anyways, this week they had the oreo cookie. I bit and bought two. I heard these donuts are cake-like and it sort of tasted like a donut from Tim Hortons. It was very dense, not light and airy. Also, they keep the donuts right up at the cash, I saw one kid stick his hands into the donut basket, Dad didn't budge (ugh). I asked for mine at the bottom on the other side. Donuts I found were too sweet. The fries for $3 seemed like a good deal. Previously we were given a huge box full of them. Today it was placed in a fry container. Asked for it to be lightly salted and it was too salty. Went back and explained to the guy there, he remade them, didn't apologize and well, i never expect much from the hot foods counter. Tempting to go back and try the bacon or meats next time. read more

The words "Meat Locker" had me excited. But I was disappointed that there wasn't more offal. Sometimes you have to ask for that stuff as it's not so popular and they don't always display it. The things they did have on display looked great, including some terrines at the back. But the people just don't seem to wanna move the heck out of the way to let others take a look. Lurkers bug me. I will need to return to make a better judgement on this place. read more

This must be the friendliest Butcher Shop anywhere in the GTA. Definitely the friendliest i've been to. I went in to grab a pork shoulder. Being the newbie, i asked many questions and Kyle was very patient, helpful, honest and informative. I got exactly what i was looking for. The prices were reasonable. I didn't get a chance to compare. The cuts were definitely better and fresher than my local shops. read more

Quality meat. All their meat is from local Ontario farms. Butchers know what they're doing. Everyone is super helpful. I can ask dumb things like, "which sausage would go better in pasta? which bacon would be better for carbonara if I don't want to splurge on pancetta?" and they always have an answer. They're great for special ordering as well. I needed a barded roast and called in and they were really happy to specially bard a roast for me. It's the little things that are awesome too - like asking if you want your meat vacuum sealed or wrapped, or if you want rosemary or thyme on a roast. read more

OK, I know I just reviewed this yesterday, but last night I got some Veal Chops from here and they were ridiculously good! If you're looking for a nice steak, go pick these up!! Right Now! read more