Great place for raw and marinated meats like goat chicken and stuff…read moreWish they had more marinated stuff A lot of their tray in the freezer are empty with nothing in it Haven't tried their raw meats however their marinated chicken tasted really good with great taste When ever I want to make butter chicken or tikka masala pick up marinated chicken cook and add to my gravies Much better than most of the other marinated stores in the area

A-1 Meat Shop In…read moreterms of butchers and providers of unbelievable meat (including Halal meat) A-1 is at the top of my list. Ever since I first had a taste of their pre-marinated meat, I knew it would be a lifelong partnership between us. A-1 started in England and was very successful, so much so that they opened one location in Vancouver and then another. With continued success they opened up a location in Brampton and have been hard sorting peeps out since. From the shop I or my peers will order multiple pounds of the following and proceed to BBQ it via indirect heat for upwards of 35-45min. This ensures that the chicken remains tender juicy and not dry and burnt/charred. Yellow Chicken Wings: This is my favourite marinade at A-1, it is stunningly sweet spicy and savory. Many a time have I eaten multiple pounds of these wings in one sitting, they are so good once you have one you can not stop. This meat is worthy of converting vegetarians. Red Chicken: You may be thinking tandoori but it's not exactly tandoori. I would say it definitely has some tandoori influence, but is definitely A-1's proprietary marinade. Effin' delicious. This chicken is typically available in drumstick, legs, breasts and wings. Red Fish: The fish they use is White Fish and it has the same rub as the chicken above. This item is borderline unreal and if you follow the indirect heating procedure you will ensure you get the most out of this fish. The key is to not overcook it and move it around too much, or the fish will break apart and become dry. Other than the above A-1 also has regular chicken, lamb and other meats for sale. The Brampton location typically has their Red Chicken drumsticks in a rotisserie throughout the day to satisfy patrons who can't wait until they get home to cook the chicken. Order a few pieces from the rotisserie and they will hit it up with garama masala, lemon and massive chunks of onion...Heavenly. The dudes that work at A-1 are very nice people and patient with you if you're a first timer. The prices are very reasonable for the quality and flavour of the meat, the storefront and atmosphere is approachable and clean, and their website is solid with great pics, pricing and even recipes. Definitely my favourite BBQ resource.

If you are ever in the Hamilton area, drop by this gem. They make custom sandwiches (meatetarian…read morestyle). Fully loaded with meat (about 3 inches of meat stacked in between a bun). On rotating Friday's, they even serve slabs of Prime Rib for lunch - and the gravy they put on it is AMAZING! While you are waiting for your sandwich, they even offer free samples of meat - how can you go wrong? Decent coleslaw for a side (you have to have some green with lunch too).

One of my favourite lunch places to go to. Amazing food, friendly staff, reasonable prices for what…read moreyou get. I would recommend this place 11 out of 10 times.

If you want top quality meats this is your place to go.. prices are fair especially for what you…read moreget compared to other stores selling similar items. It's always better to support business like this opposed to bigger box stores such as your local grocery stores.. plus Robert is always easy to deal with.

From the owner: Locally sourced high quality meats and products. No antibiotics. No steroids. Fresh meats and…read morepoultry from local Canadian farms cut and wrapped to how you want it all at no extra charge. We have ongoing sales and specials coupled with unbeatable customer service, you'll see why we're consistently voted top Kitchener's Butcher Shop.

I'm not at my core one of the locavore movement or anything like that, but I am fond of the concept…read moreof supporting local business. So I've poked my head into The Meat Terminal on occasion. Aesthetically, it's not much to write home about. The walls are decorated with the standard meat charts, and there are posters from the Royal Winter Fair, which the store appears to participate in on some level. The meat is good, thankfully. I tend to usually pick up a few things Euro-style, getting a half pound of bacon to take care of breakfasts to come and a BLT or two and a chicken breast for that night's stir fry. The shop also has a hot lunch counter, and it's got a lot of tasty stuff. You have to get there quick or you'll find it's run out of the tastiest items as local workers show up. And we all know to follow the locals to where the good food is. The wrap I picked up one day was a bit greasy, but grease is flavour. I've never done a turkey or cow order from them, but if you need to pick up a couple items from them they're a good shop.

Super good lean beef, pork, and chicken. I have been using their meats for my business and have…read morebeen very pleased with the quality and taste. The whole chickens are very moist and such a great size. I need big ones- and these are meaty and just really awesome. Obviously you pay a little more for this kind of quality but I am proud to use their products and believe my customers will love my end product event more.

We have been ordering our holiday hams and turkey's here for over a decade and it never…read moredisappoints. In recent years we've opted for turkey stuffed turkey breast instead of the whole bird because the smallest one was 15+ lbs! The quality of meats here is always remarkable. The staff who have been working here for years are always friendly, knowledgeable, and work around this shop like a well oiled machine. In pre-pandemic times, they would offer a free Christmas dinner in a cup where you could add everything including cranberry sauce and gravy and enjoy it while you wait for your order to come out. My suggestion is to order well in advance to get on the list. They are doing drive through/car pick ups right now as well.

I've passed through Oakville on my way to Hamilton and decided to stop in after a friend…read morerecommended Dietrich's Meat Warehouse. I wasn't sure what to expect so I opted for some marinated boneless lemon and herb chicken breasts. I cut the chicken up and added my favorite kabob vegetables (red pepper, egg plant and zucchini) and threw them on the bbq. Man, where they ever good. The chicken was probably the freshest I've had. Tender and juicy. Later I found out they already have prepared shish kabobs. Doh! I will definitely return to try their other specialties (ribs and steaks).

First time but will be back Bought 18 ounce rib eye...dry…read moreaged with great marbling Grilled to medium rare Perfect Will be back

Mmmmmemories of childhood, from the boerewors ("farmers sausage) to biltong (South African "jerky")…read moreand every South African childhood favourite. Well stocked store, quality meats and sausages. Scored some koeksusters today (IYKYK).

Greensville Goumet is a lot of things to a lot of people in a very tiny little place! Frankly I…read morewonder how they manage to fit everything in there, but they do! First and foremost this is a purveyor of meats. My wife and I love the Chicken Basil Sausages here! There are also excellent chicken and beef products of all kinds. You can also get an excellent cooked chicken dinner to go, and a number of entrees. This place is also a sandwich counter, you can have a great sandwich prepared and taken to go (again the place is small and there definitely isn't enough places to stay and eat inside the store. The store is also a gift shop. Lampe Berger? Check. Specialty Food Gadgets? Check. All manner of Kitchenware? Check. Home Decor items? Check. Gift Baskets? Check. Too many things to list here? Check. Did I mention that the place is also a little upscale supermarket with delicious cheeses, unique drinks, fresh eggs, frozen meals and spices and sauces of all kinds? There's truly something for everyone! If you're in the area, I think you should really take the time to check out Greensville Gourmet... You'll be glad you did!

An awesome little shop that sells fantastic meats as well as various kitchen goods. The Chicken…read moreCheddar Chipotle Burgers and Sausages are particularly delicious. The also have a sandwich counter with daily specials to take out or, weather permitting, to eat at one of the provided picnic tables outside.

Unfriendly staff. No one said hi when we walked in. Then charged full price on my purchases when it…read morewas buy one get 1 free. Will not be going back.

I was at the Food & Drink fest last weekend.... spent time talking to a lovely lady at the VG Meats…read morebooth, and based on her recommendation decided to check out their actual store this past Wednesday afternoon.... I won't be going back. Zero service. I walked in, wandered throughout the store - I was the ONLY customer there amongst 4 staff members, yet not one staff member acknowledged me. I hate that. I find that arrogant. And I didn't just breeze in and out. I literally walked from the stand-up freezers, to the little booth displaying the dry-aged primal cuts of beef, along the butcher's counter, to the deli counter...I paused to look at bags of Picard nuts, and even almost decided to buy a package of pepperoni sticks - right beside the cash register! No one made a move toward me. Even just a friendly hello and I would have bought.... Nothing. I left. I won't be back.

The only place I have found in Hamilton that makes conchas every day. Such an amazing hole in the…read morewall. Seriously, this place is a gem! There food is always fresh and made to order. They always have corn and flour tortillas available and Mexican cheese. Great place with produce and Latin products. Will continue to come here and recommend this bodega to everyone!

No quality control, no hygene control AND... The first time…read moreI was there I bought a scoop full of Chicharones. They were excellent and still warm. $5 Second time there I bought another scoop. This time it was $7 and it was just a bunch of crumbly bits sized from bacon bits to dust. Not edible as a snack. For some reason I went there AGAIN. This time the scoop full looked good, but it cost me $9. When I got it home they were good sized but rock hard. And I mean ROCK hard in the "may damage your teeth" hard. But the greatest disappointement was going back to day to tell the owner how I felt. It was hard to understand him but I'm sure that "I don't give a shit, gringo" was in there. Asta La Vista ahole!

I don't go to Hamilton often but when I do, I make sure visit the local Farmer's Market. Unlike…read moreother farmer's market, this market has only stands inside. Tucked among vast businesses is HT Fish, which as the name Sais, sells mainly seafood. Their seafood is always fresh and is at affordable prices that won't break your bank. I buy salmon and shrimps mostly but there are tons of varieties to choose. Owned by a very young and hard working couple, Yao and his wife (with now a baby) are always friendly, knowledgeable and serviceable. Their stand is located downstairs, right by the ramp. There are free side street parking if you are able to find it. If not, pay for parking.

Good local fish market in downtown Hamilton. Looks like the whole farmers market there has been…read moregentrified and looks pretty nice, similar to the markets in bigger cities like in Toronto and Ottawa. They have a variety of different cuts, salmon fillet is probably the best thing there. I think the store is run by a young couple that works hard, they're very friendly.