My buddy Robbie to Hottie swears by this place. The sauce. The sausage. The bess!!!!!!!…read moreI will be going today to support 100% Canadian owed and operated business.

One of the best little deli's in the region, with the best porchetta you can get your hands on. The…read moresausages are delicious as well and they offer many fresh cold cuts and baked bread. Come early if you want the bread or buns though, they're usually gone within a couple of hours. The service is always very good and the deli keeps the line moving pretty quickly so you're not ever waiting too long. The store also serves a delicious variety of hot foods in the back, the veal parmesan on a bun is a great value lunch meal. The entire store has a really nice semi-European style and feel to it, accentuated by the fact that they offer many imported Italian goods. Take a chance and venture inside, you'll be glad you did.

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.

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).

We used to live near and shop there on regular basis. Now it's an hour and half drive but we go…read morewhen in the area. This is the second time recently that we purchase meat and half is bad smelly and slimy. Today I decided to post. We got 4 sremska and 2 out of 4 I had to throw out. Smelly, slimy old meat. I don't appreciate driving for good meats etc but seriously??? I will not drive for 1.5 hours to return it now. Should I be doing quality control at the store??? Unacceptable. Probably will not shop there again. Very disappointed

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.

I had a horrible experience with a meat manager but the store manager Terry quickly located me and…read morefixed the issue. I am impressed with the store managers response great job to know at least the store manager puts the customer first n pits in the effort to fix a wrong doing Thank you

I usually enjoy shopping at Highland. Everything seems to be so fresh, but last time I was there I…read morebought a single frozen meal which is the first time I have tried the meal. I got Veal Schnitzel with scallop potatoes. It was so dry and bland, I don't think I will try any more of them. In fact, part of the schnitzel was so dry it was like biting into a potato chip, except it was so tough. Disappointing.

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).

The best! Line up moves really fast, so many staff to keep it moving! Delish & price point is…read moregreat! Hurry and try them, they do not disappoint!

Looked like a good variety of cold cuts & kobasa. Issue with kobasa display…read more Display was too far back for easy viewing & product identification. Limited number of days that store was operational or open for business. On the positive side, we were pleased with the kobasa that we purchased.

Omg , can't go wrong with the meat selection as well the prawns and burgers.The owner and his wife…read moreand son are probably the nicest people you will meet. 10 stars

Amazing quality meat for a good price. The owner of the shop was very helpful since I'm not very…read moreknowledgeable. I told him what I wanted to make and he recommended me some different cuts. The meat quality is great here. The employees are also very polite and helpful. I'm glad to have discovered this amazing butcher shop by my area! Highly recommend!

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.