Every time I'm in Toronto I try to visit Bloor Meat Market. Good products, great service!

It's actually surprisingly hard to find a half decent steak most days, some of you may argue that "What about the meat counter at Metro/Sobeys/Loblaws/No Frills etc?" To this is I reply with "Yecchhhkkk" and a "really?" You don't know what a 'good' steak is, you know what a 'best piece of meat you need to settle for' is. Bloor Meat Market IS good steaks. After a few failed stops (and a melted carton of ice cream), frustration took hold and I scanned the yelperweb for the nearest pure butchershop I could find - Bloor Meat Market was the closest to my current location and that is where I set my GPS coordinates for. For those not driving (or those driving and wondering where to go), BMM is located just east of Bloor and Jane right at the intersection of Durie and Bloor. There is ample green P parking near by and street parking. Walking in, it's all class, and old school butcher shop vibe with half a dozen butchers behind a meat counter that wraps around the entire edge of the shop. You walk up, make your choices and they quickly wrap them up in butcher paper and string (the really old school method) and hand you your meats as well as your invoice which you pay for at this vintage looking movie theatre inspired booth with a window. Amazing! The purchase yesterday was a nice pair of Ribeye steaks, which were about and inch to an inch and a half in thickness - a thing of beauty! While they were tending to my order I inquired on the best way to cook this cut (I'd heard lots of suggestions but wanted to take it from the pros). They suggested getting your grill as hot as possible (600F for me) and quickly searing each side for a minute before finishing it off for 3 minutes additional per side for medium rare. The end result was basically a religious experience. Perfectly cooked medium rare (a little more on the rare side which is exactly how I like it). A perfect cut of meat as well, well marbled but not overly fatty - delicious with only cracked pepper on it as seasoning! For the price, those two steaks ran me about $42, which is pricey meal to do on the regular. I was going to deduct a star for this but I can't punish this place for providing me top quality service and products. Plus a good Rib Eye is going to be pricey anywhere you go. I'd give this place 10 stars if I could. I can't wait to return and buy a selection of their marinate kebobs sitting in the front window- they look divine! Eatcrest Out! read more

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I called to order a Christmas turkey this weekend, and the call was handled by a belligerent employee who, as he put the phone aside (while shouting explicatives), was talking about my request in the background in a negative way. My request was in no way extreme or outrageous--I was simply asking if I could have the turkey stuffed (as had been suggested by the owner the last time I ordered). As the call concluded, it was suggested that I "go elsewhere". I have no idea why that man was so rude, or if he was having a bad day; but that's not my issue or concern as a customer. Considering their already above-market prices, I don't think that a boutique butcher can get away with having crappy customer service. We immediately found another butcher (Royal York Meat Market) and had no issues with our order. read more

This is an excellent old-world butcher shop. Nice cuts of meat so far superior to those found in the stupor-market chains that you may literaly ask, "What have I been eating all my life?" If you haven't experienced the joys of purchasing your proteins from a real butcher you're in for a treat here. Friendly service and sage preparatory advice will quickly have you cooking your high class meat in a style befitting your obviously excellent taste. Really nice selection of meat and also some nice fish - the organic Irish salmon was truly superb. Lots of other good stuff, so take some time and shop around. Definitely worth a trek to Bloor West Village - it's the oldest butcher shop in Toronto! - easily accessible via TTC. read more

With its creaky wood floor and old world feel, this butcher shop is a great option for meat loving west-enders. The selection is fresh, affordable and varied, offering local choices as well as a vast selection of global delights (organic salmon from Ireland?!). Plus the brown paper packages (all tied up with string) come with the added help of friendly and knowledgeable staff whose advice goes far beyond recommended cooking temperature. Even paying at this place is whimsical-- the register and cashier are inside an old style movie ticket booth-- taking you back to a time before meat was offered on Styrofoam trays. read more

Bloor Meat Market - Front view. - Meat Shops Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

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I stopped going there about 2 years ago because the female staff (except for Cathy at the cash) was so rude and miserable. I was reluctant to leave because at the time, the young staff from Kingsway Meats across the street was equally rude. I made the switch any way to Kingsway Meats. They obviously read the reviews and made some staff changes. Thank you for that. The new staff is great. Hasta la vista Bloor Meats! I added 1 star since I have no choice but I would rate it -5 if I could. read more

Just moved to the area and I'm not sure I can express how much I love this place. Such a nice old style feeling to it, butchers are super friendly and helpful, and the cashier booth might be the cutest thing I've ever seen. Cashier told me the shop has been around since the 20's and so has that booth, so cool! Products themselves are reasonably priced, interesting, and delicious. Among other things, I had the blueberry and maple sausage which was delicious! read more

A really good butcher shop that is often bustling, but still has its charm: the weird, anachronistic "box office" they have inside is one example. We used to order goose here for Christmas when expecting to feed a bigger holiday crowd (but lately it's been small turkeys from No Frills, which are admittedly cheaper). Bloor Meat Market has a good selection of more usual meats and cuts, but I was a little disappointed the last time I came here for pork hocks, when all they had were pre-cooked, packaged ones. read more

Bloor Meat Market - the front of the building - Meat Shops Near Me - Toronto, Ontario

Excellent. Great cuts of meat with olde world charm. They also have a nice selection of marinated meat & shishkabobs for the BBQ. I'll definitely go back read more

Best Butcher Shop EVER! I work in an exclusive loft condo nearby, and heard nothing but amazing things about this place. Fortune I work close by, since I live a ways away. Oh my, the BEST product, but even better is their knowledge of everything to cook their top quality meats. If you want to impress anyone with your cooking prowess at a dinner party or date or treat yourself solo, you can't get better than their knowledge about any meats. Don't bother going to buy steak or roast anywhere else. At holiday time, book early for turkeys and crazy delicious hams. This is the benchmark for true, old-time customer service. If ever in doubt, ask for Ed, he is the best. Their crafted prepared products like kabobs and stuffed chicken cannot be missed. When is the last time you went to a place that really CARES about the customer? Go here and don't be disappointed read more

I love this meat market. This is the only place my husband the cook, shops for meat and other things they offer. Love the feel of the store. Everyone behind the counter is knowledgeable, friendly, & helpful. If you haven't bought anything here you MUST try it. You'll LIKE it! Sandy and Yuri read more

I always have a good experience there. Ed and the rest of the team are great and very accommodating. I will be back soon and highly recommend you try them out. read more

Called Tuesday to see about reserving a 12 pound turkey for Saturday. They advised I pick it up Friday, or early Saturday morning at the latest. I agreed to their advise and was givwn a confirmation nu.ber for a 12 pound turkey. We arrived read more

Love this place. Awesome meats across all cuts. Staff is friendly and knowledgeable about all their offerings. Large selection of most meats and even a little seafood. read more

Great meat. But butchers and cashier are not observing mask bylaws when in the retail part of the store, and it doesn't feel safe to shop there. Saw three butchers with masks under their noses, and one with no mask at all - all behind the counter serving customers. Cashier walked through the store to her booth before putting her mask on. read more

On the Tuesday before Thanksgiving I called to order a 10lb Turkey for a small gathering. I was advised by the girl that 12lbs was the smallest available, which I agreed to. I asked if I could come in on Saturday to pick up which they said was good. Upon arrival on Saturday I was advised that there were no more 12lb turkeys and the best I could get was 17lbs (way more than I needed). Apparently turkeys had been getting picked up since the Thursday. Why was I not told that this was an option? Why was I not advised that my size might not be available on Saturday? I would have made arrangements to get in there sooner. Why take a reservation for a turkey and then give it away to someone else? Good for the meat market though, as I now have to pay for a 17lb bird that I didn't order. Well done Bloor Meat Market. Won't be back. read more

This butcher shop is worth visiting even if you're not from the Bloor West Village area. It's the oldest butcher shop in Toronto and it's still in the same family. This is the definitely the case of the people making the place. The people who own and work here seems to just take pride in what they do and what they have to offer. Drop by, choose from the many cuts of meat and ask the person behind the counter how best to prepare it. I guarantee that you'll get the most thoughtful questions and answers. Enjoy the old school vibe of the place complete with the sawdust on the floor. And for a treat, chat up the blonde lady (owner's wife) that works at the cashier -- she's a hoot and a good soul; I just wish I can remember her name since I've been going there for the past 8 years. read more

We popped in here again today to grab some kebabs. They were out of my favourite...or so it seemed, but they were super willing to make up some more. For this we were super grateful. Each of the kebabs were delicious. The staff was friendly and they moved through the orders in a fair and speedy way. I love the string suspended from the ceiling that they use to tie up the packages. read more

Picked up some stellar New York strip loins here right before they closed on a Saturday night. They were packing up but more than willing to help me select two great cuts of meat. The cashier has a fantastic personality that makes you want to come back soon. read more

I'm new to the country, and this is the first butchers I have actually bought from (been into a couple of others nearby, but they were too expensive). Very knowledgeable staff, who are patient and willing to offer advice and suggestions. Prices are really good too. Didn't try the sausages, but they had a good range and they looked delicious. I will be going here for my meat in future read more

This classic butcher shop is one of the great gems of Bloor West Village. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff serving first-rate cuts of meat along with other foods. And if you're hankering for a great steak that's easier on the budget, you can't go wrong with their excellent sirloin. Highly recommended! read more

One of kind. Great shopping experience, with excellent customer service. Real butchers, with accurate knowledge and passion. Yes, its a little more expensive than your big box store, but the quality is on par for the price. Whenever I serve it to friends and family they always ask me... where did I get it from. read more

Excellent place. I have purchased meat all over the city and this place is by far one of the best. Pricing is competitive and quality is very high. Not to mention the customer service. Impeccable. The staff are very knowledgeable and forthcoming with anything they can assist. And then you have all the goodies on the wall! Bbq sauces, rubs, marinades - you name it! read more

Great butcher with knowledgable and friendly staff. You are always greeted immediately when you come in the door. Beautiful cuts of meat with quite a few grassed and organic options (including wild salmon most of the time). I have eaten the best steaks of my life from this butcher! read more

Amazing service! A staple in the neighborhood. Their marinated meats are unreal. As are the stuffed chicken items. The wife and I shop here every week and it never disappoints. The butchers are artists and really know their stuff, and the lady in the booth where you pay is as nice as can be! read more

The meat is great, prices are good, the lady at the cashier is very friendly BUT, why would I give a bad review? Simply because depending on the employee that serve you, the experience can be great or become a nightmare. A young woman working there has been extremely rude to me, almost throwing the meat at my face and making xenophobic comments (ho my, don't you go there if you have an accent). And it happened to us more than once. Too bad, because most of the staff is very nice, but that kind of behaviour is just unacceptable and unprofessional. Me and my family won't go back there anymore. In Bloor West Village, we are a community, and this kind of stuff shouldn't happen. read more

Love this place! Ask them all of your questions and they will have all of the answers for you. And in a pinch you can get them to make you seasoned burgers that are delicious. Super friendly neighbourhood folks. read more

My latest experience with this store was not very good at all to say the least! After placing an order, a whole week in advance for a half ham, which would feed 20-25 people, I was called by the owner himself because he wanted to reveiw my options. The gentlemen had left a message. When I returned the call the following day, I was dealt with in a very rude manner, and told to just come in and they would cut the piece I desired ( not the onwer) . As I attempted to explain I was simply following the intructions left me, the lady on the other end wanted nothing to do with the explanation. When I finally went to pick up the order which again, was placed a week in advance, nothing was ready for me. On top of which I was then asked to pay $20-30, more than what I was quoted over the phone when placing the order, which I refused to pay as this was very misleading. The owner suggested that if he had given me the ham at the price quoted me over the phone, he would not make any profit. (not my dilemma) We finally agreed to a price, again higher than what I was quoted ( I was in a bind needing the ham for a party) . To make things worse, as I had to wait close to 30 minutes for the order to be filled I received a parking ticket of $30.00. Granted I should have paid the meter, yet one does not expect to wait for an order that was placed well in advance, it should have been ready for pick up regardless! The ham itself was extremely fatty, and we had some complaints from our guests about the fattiness! Now I paid far more money than I should have for a very fatty ham. We have ordered ham from these folks before which turned out to favourble experiences, yet this was horrific, and we will most likely not return to do business with this store again! read more

This is a great place and I don't remember the last time I tasted meat this good! The booth is a nice touch, too. This shop opened in 1929, which speaks volumes. read more

Friendly staff who are very helpful, service with a smile. Top notch cuts of meat in numerous flavours, noticeably better than Supermarkets cuts in some cases it tastes like you've been eating completely different things. Price wise very reasonable. read more

This was the most helpful service I've had in my turkey search this year. As a vegetarian, ordering meat at holiday time is totally new to me, and other places seemed impatient at my late timing and lack of knowledge. Not a problem here! The woman who helped me was friendly and understanding, and I was able to order the right size turkey and on the date that I needed it. Their prices are also more reasonable than other places. read more

I dont know about the quality of product here because before i had a chance to buy anything i was insulted by the older man behind counter. When i commented that the prices were by the pound i was basically told to go back to no frills and he walked away. read more

shopping here is an experience..everyone is always in a great mood and you leave feeling better than when you went in. Your dinner guests will want to know where you purchased your meat, as the cuts are just so tender and delicious. Ask for recipes and you will get great suggestions...Kathy in the cashiers booth is a real hoot!! Thank you Bloor West Meats! read more

This place has become my "go to" butcher. I used to buy my steaks at the grocery store, but since finding this place it is the only place I shop at for meat. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and very helpful. It's also cool that the after the butcher prepares your order you go to a little booth to pay for it. The lady who usually works as the cashier has a great sense of humour and is always a joy to chat with. read more

My partner and I have been living in this area for about three years and came across this gem just recently. We were really looking for a fabulous butcher with great product, and low and behold we found it. We have been going there ever since, on a weekly basis to grab what we need, as we cook on demand. The meat we have purchased from poultry to beef has been outstanding, really beyond anything we have ever had. Apart from supporting a local business, this place really goes above and beyond in terms of quality and service. Everyone that works at this location is fully versed on not only the cuts you are buying, but they offer helpful tips in preparing the meats as well as cooking varieties for exceptional flavour. Value - absolutely worth every penny, yes it is a bit pricier than the conventional super market, but at least you know what you are getting, and you feel wonderful eating quality, at least we do. GO THERE IMMEDIATELY you will not be disappointed. read more