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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.

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Best Pierogi

4.0(1 review)

58.0 km

Great little spot. Nice to have something different. The jalapeño and cheddar are my pick. I would…read moresay they have gotten a bit pricey. A small is like $17 but for something different a couple times a summer they are great. The young girls that work there are always super nice.

From the owner: Best Pierogi is a family-owned and operated manufacturing of delicious pierogies (dumplings) since…read more1995.

Best Pierogi - Frozen

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Big Daddys Fresh Meats

4.1(9 reviews)

22.5 km

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 beef has changed. We used to get all of our ground beef from Big Daddy and it was phenomenal…read more But it's changed this year. Very fatty, hard to shape into patties and we tried it several times to see if it was just a bad batch but no. The filet and steak is still good so that doesn't make much sense but ‍ Just and absolute bummer

Beautiful filet mignon!

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Chocolate House

3.7(3 reviews)

15.9 km

•$$$

Lots of varieties to choose from A chocolate lovers dream…read morehouse for everyone Best chocolate ever

Every sort of chocolate you could possibly want. A little on the pricey side but you get what you…read morepaid for. For some reason, it is also connected to a model train shop and a spiritual book store. Odd combination but they are all good at what they do.

Georgian Bay Whole Foods

4.0(1 review)

73.7 km

We chanced upon this place when we visited Parry Sound and was just wandering around in downtown…read morekilling time. One of us said, look, a Whole Foods!! And we took pictures in front of it, the teeniest Whole Foods in the world, to send to our friends who are used to the gigantic real Whole Foods Market chain. (Just to be clear, this place is not related to the chain,) Then one of us want to take a look inside, and we thought, why not. This place is small, but crams an amazing variety. It's like a Whole Foods shrunk in size (like, into its cafe area) but not in variety. There are many brands and products Wholefoodies will recognize, like Quorn chicken, Bragg's apple cider vinegar, Annie's mac and cheese, Kashi cereal, and more. And some that even the real WFM stores don't always carry: a barrel of local honey, herbs and tea in bulk jars. They have a few cheeses (no big cheese case here), and a freezer of bread, meat, vegan meat and other stuff. Naturally they don't have as many choices of brands, but I can't think of much that they don't carry. So if you happen to be in this neighborhood and somehow miss your WFM, make a stop here!

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Jilly's Pasta & Fine Foods

5.0(2 reviews)

96.6 km

This is an absolute gem. The owner is very down to earth and explains everything about his…read moreproducts. The steak and kidney pie is the best that I have ever tried. The pasta and sauces are absolutely to die for, amazing. Will definitely be coming back here more often, definitely worth the drive from Caledon

Amazing fresh pasta. The best handmade noodles I've ever had. The sauces are incredible. It's so…read moreconvenient to pick up on the way home, heat up, and then just eat a gourmet meal in under 10 minutes. I'll be heading back to Jilly's Pasta weekly!

Orr's Fine Meats & Deli

4.3(7 reviews)

73.5 km

Hone style soup and sandwiches customized the way you want them…read more Polite friendly staff Reasonable prices and great value. Old fashioned butcher service not found in big box grocery stores. Personalized service

Great food Great service and awesome homemade goodies. Definitely recommend..... …read more.. ..........................................

Foodie Shnicks Gourmet Foods

5.0(1 review)

112.0 km

Wonderful!!!! Awesome Shepherds Pie! Thanks so much for making such an incredible meal. Looking…read moreforward to trying your other meals!

From the owner: Foodie Shnicks is a gourmet frozen food purveyour. Specializing in frozen meal prep. B'spoke…read morepastas, chili, soups and so much more! Contact us for a list of items

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