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10 Best Butcher Shops in Toronto
Backyard barbecues are one of the best things about summer. Bring home the bacon and more from one of TO's best butcher shops.
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Butcher by Nature
We were happy to hear that Butcher by Nature, a family-run West-end butcher shop, which had closed due to an accidental fire two years ago, has successfully re-opened across the street—and the quality of their food and knowledgeable customer service hasn't changed.
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Macelleria Venezia
'Old world,' 'top notch'...the praise has been steady forever for this small, longstanding butcher shop in the Bloor/Ossington area. Flank steak fans just might find their food nirvana here.
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The Friendly Butcher
A majority of their meat is raised within 100 miles and the Friendly Butcher staff are true to their name. Try their worry-free catering service if you're hosting a large summer soiree.
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The Healthy Butcher
While meat is the real story, everything in The Healthy Butcher (they stock a selection of fruits, vegetables, snacks and more) is chosen with an eye on organic/natural ingredients.
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Cumbrae’s
Leasiders and Church Street-ers love their local grass/grain fed, third-generation butcher shop that, according to kids, has the best all-beef hot dogs around.
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Sanagan’s Meat Locker
Kensington market offers several great butchers but Sanagan's continues to have the most loyal following for their ethical farm focus, excellent products and informative staff.
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Meat on the Beach
With a wide selection of naturally raised meat and poultry, this small shop (don't plan on bringing the stroller inside) serves up local fruits and vegetables, a deli and gourmet groceries.
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Meating On Queen
Grass-fed, antibiotic-free beef and other well-stocked options abound at Meating on Queen, but it's the sausages that fans of this Leslieville butcher shop mention the most.
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Bloor Meat Market
Referred to as ‘the oldest butcher shop' in Toronto (we can't verify that but anecdotally it is said to be true), this old-school, authentic High Park butcher shop serves almost everyone in the neighbourhood who cares about good cuts of meat.
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White House Meats
This family run, top notch meat shop offers excellent service as well as an incredible variety of game meats and birds (ostrich, kangaroo and wild boar, for example). You'll find some conventional and some naturally raised meat. Locals rave about the marinated flank steak and the secret sauce.