“The guys here are always super friendly and knowledgeable.
I work in the area and make sure to pop in for their elk as it's hard to find anywhere else.
Each visit has been pleasant and the meat is top notch, the mango chutney is stunning too .
Thank you guys for always being a pleasure”
“Great butcher shop, I don't know for how long they have been operating, but it gave me the vibe of this kind of local business that people in the neighborhood like and trust.”
“Amazing experience from the time I walked in to the moment I left. Service level was definitely above average. They let me try a piece of each flavour before buying. Quality of jerky is top notch!”
“I love having a local butcher shop...this place makes the neighborhood feel cozier. The staff here are always friendly and helpful, even while ushering through hundreds of customers a day. The meat is always fresh and great quality, and the prices only go up as their costs go up. The prepared food is delicious too if you want to grab and go. I shop here weekly for our meat, and it is probably the best place to go to grab a ribeye to grill. Drumsticks are usually on sale too, grab a bag and freeze if you can't get through them. Teriyaki steaks are a big hit with the kids, sometimes on sale for $5.”
“We stop by this friendly butcher shop once a month to pick up some farm fresh eggs and some sausages or meat ends from their frozen item freezer because it helps us feed our family. Every so often, they have unbelievable deals in their window display from sandwich meat to sausages or cheese. Whenever they have that sale we always buy as much as we can afford. All of the staff are genuinely kind and assertive. They are the real kinds of Canadians that this country needs more of.”
10:30AM - 8:30PM
4409 Boundary Rd, Vancouver
Meat Shops
“We found this place by accident, walking by and saw all the cases of soft drinks. They have a great selection of pop from the US. As someone else mentioned they don't have signs with prices. However the employees were very friendly and scanned the drinks I was interested. Although the drinks are much more expensive than local soft drinks they are about the same price as other specialty shops in the area. One variety was over three times the cost of a regular local Coke. But you are paying for variety.
Having never been here before I don't know if they always have a good variety. For now, being addicted to a couple of flavours,I will be a regular customer. They also had a decent selection of chocolate bars. I didn't pay attention to the meat area but there were many options.”
“The back alley entrance made this place feel like it’s a destination for those in the know. I found everything I needed and more with excellent service and advice. I went in shopping for a pregnant friend missing snacks from her home and left with a new addiction for high quality tahini and Bamba.”
“Reasonably priced groceries, good selection, and great deals on produce. I often shop here when I need just a few things and they always seem to offer what I am looking for.”
“Excellent selection of deli goods, frozen foods, teas and european imports all of great quality at fair prices! One of my neighbourhood favourites and the owners are spectacular! Great small business that is very worthy of your support!”
“keep coming back for their meat: it’s always well cut and tasty. Chicken and stew turn out great, and I love that they have Algerian Deglet Nour dates and other special products like El Mordjene chocolate spread.”
“I been working in the area and always looking for a quick bite to eat. I love this place. They have homemade sandwiches for a great price and really good sald bar. My new favorite place!”
“Wow!!!A 2.2-2.6lb rabbit is only $64.45????That's a great deal even though the price of rabbit meat has gone down in Canada!I'm heading down to pick up a dozen!!!!!!!!!!!”
9:30AM - 6PM
469 Powell St, Vancouver
Meat Shops
“I absolutely love this place ?☺️. (????). We (my tiny fur babies and myself;)) whom visit almost daily , probably would be daily if it were open 7 days a week lol, The staff are always polite and they always have what I'm looking for, but what I mostly like about Payless Meats on Powell is the small town/neighborhood vibes I get when I walk in and they greet you everytime:) thanx”
“An honest, authentic butcher shop. They consistently have all the cuts of meat I struggle to find elsewhere (picanha, chuck roast, beef shank) and carry a great selection of pellets for the grill. Can't recommend them enough!”
“200% recommend for imported Japanese Joshu Wagyu A5 beef cuts! My travel plan to Japan got cancelled so I was googling wagyu beef and came across Nikuya. I preordered online wagyu ribeye and cubed beef. My mouth was watering at the sight of all types of wagyu beef (from shabu shabu to yakiniku cuts) be ready to drop some money here caz I couldn't stop myself when I saw buy 1 get 1 free offer in the frozen section. I decided to grill it with some salt to retain the original flavor and the wagyu just melted in my mouth ??? totally worth it!!”
9:30AM - 6:30PM
3514 Kingsway, Vancouver
Meat Shops
“Always come here to buy their sliced meat, whether for hot pot, soup noodles, or stir fries. Staff are always friendly and quick to help. Prices are definitely very reasonable!”
“I am near by Langley Meats all the time. I was walking in the area and decided to check out what this store has to offer. It is a very small meat store. It has hot pot meat along with marinated bbq meats. They have two locations: one in Burnaby and the other in Langley. The prices are cheaper than Assi Market. When I walked in, I was greeted by a lovely young lady. I ended up getting some Shabu meat and I was offered 10% off. I also picked up some marinated meat and I was offered 20% off. One con I found was that their meat selection is somewhat limited. I had the shabu meat and it was quite fresh. I will pick up more next time”
“Enjoy the beef jerky. Wife likes pork jerky. Nice and tender. Sold in half or full pound. In Parker place at food court. Came again to get beef jerky. Still nice and tender. Easy to eat half in one sitting”
“Was on Granville Island in search of affordable steaks and I found Armando's! The wonderful filipina older woman (glasses, pixie cut, grey hair) guided me through the different cuts they had and we landed on the Australian Ribeye. At ~$15 a cut, and a strong beefy flavour, I can't complain! It was seriously delicious and the quality was miles better than supermarket steak. Will return and recommend!”
“Tenderland Meats is fantastic, their quality is always top notch. The staff are helpful and knowledgeable, and everything I’ve bought has been excellent. I especially love that I can get bone marrow bones here for my dog, he absolutely loves them! A great spot on Granville Island for both people and pets.”
“This butcher shop is tops! Lots of cuts of meat to choose from. Game meat as well. Various meat items in the freezer; sausages, etc. They have everything you need from a meat shop and on top of that, staff is super friendly and helpful. So glad we still have old school butchers around.”
“Went in today to buy some pork butts and was warmly greeted by a fine young man of asiatic descent, think someone called him denny. Had trouble carrying it to my car so him and his strong muscles helped me bring it to my car. Will definitely come back, great service! ??”
9AM - 7PM
4771 Blundell Rd, Richmond
Meat Shops
“They offer a great variety of fresh vegetables, hot pot meats, and BBQ meats, all perfectly prepared and ready to cook. It's such a relief after a long day at work to have ingredients that make dinner quick and easy to prepare. The store is always clean, and the cashiers are friendly, which makes the shopping experience even better. I'm truly happy to shop here and highly recommend it!”
“There were some issues with our order, and Home on the Range promptly rectified the issue and even compensated for our troubles with a complimentary bone broth soup. This is a local business with integrity and great service. They also support local farmers and carry quality meats. Highly recommended for people looking for holistic meat.”
“I love this place! This is where you can find Alligator, deer, bison, rabbit, ostrich, venison, snake (I know, ewwww), quail etc etc. meat for sale. The meat a bit pricey, but I haven't find another store in this city supply these meat so I cannot compare.”
“I appreciate that the family owning the farm is actually also owning the store. the meats were very excellent. The eggs (which i understand are not from their own production) weren't as fresh. I had to discard quite a few.”
“Raphael who answered my initial call was superb - professional, patient and outlined next steps of enquiry. If Raphael is indicative of the culture at Donald's Fine Foods, they must be a fine company!”
“The service was truly outstanding — I came in with a pretty specific request and the team went above and beyond to help me out. They were kind, knowledgeable and genuinely committed to making sure I got exactly what I needed, which made the whole experience easy and enjoyable. You can tell they take real pride in what they do.
Highly recommend — I’ll definitely be coming back!”
“Solid, local butcher shop with broad selection of all the basics - both meats and groceries. Very limited selection of game meats. Staff are helpful and can usually customize orders.”
“Went into this butcher for the first time to buy gift. Certificates for my children. Had a great discussion with the butcher, who is a young lad and very knowledgeable. Prices are about the same as you would expect at any independent butcher, but the quality and the pleasant environment makes thisagood business to visit.”