East Vancouver is home to some of the best butchers in the city. These local businesses offer high quality, fresh, and delicious meats that are sure to satisfy any carnivore’s cravings. Here are the Top Butchers in East Vancouver that you should check out:
Windsor Quality Meats
Located on Main Street, Windsor Quality Meats has been providing customers with top-notch meat products for over 70 years. They offer a wide range of meats including beef, pork, poultry, and lamb, as well as homemade sausages and deli meats. The staff is knowledgeable and always willing to help
customers find the perfect cut of meat for their needs. If you bring your kids in to shop with you they may even walk away with Windsor’s special pepperoni sticks!
Pasture to Plate Natural Products
This butcher shop located on Commercial Drive specializes in organic and grass-fed meats sourced from local farms. They offer a variety of cuts including beef, pork, lamb, and chicken as well as sausages and bacon. Their focus on sustainability & commitment to using only high-quality ingredients in their products is reflected in the taste of their meats. This shop is a must-visit when on The Drive!
Rio Friendly Meats
Rio Friendly Meats is a family-owned butcher shop on Hastings street that has been serving the East Vancouver community for over 20 years. They offer a variety of meats including beef, pork, lamb, chicken, and turkey. Customers rave about their quality cuts and reasonable prices. The staff is known for their friendly and helpful service, always willing to offer cooking tips and suggestions for meal planning. Rio Friendly Meats’ Spicy Elk sausages are not to be missed!
Garcha Bros Meat & Poultry Shop
Garcha Bros is another family-owned butcher shop located on Victoria Drive. They specialize in halal meat and poultry but also offer organic beef, lamb, and goat. Customers appreciate the cleanliness of the shop and the high quality of their products. Their in-house spices and sauces are prepared diligently for their marinated and cooked products, bringing authentic and real flavours to life, every time. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, often making personalized recommendations based on customers’ dietary needs and preferences. Our favourites are Garcha’s marinated chilli chicken & home made mint chutney. Yum!
Straight Outta Brooklyn NYC Pizzeria
Straight Outta Brooklyn is one of the best pizza spots to grab a pie on the way home with East
Vancouver locations on Main st and Kingsway. The restaurant is small with limited seating, but the
pizza is worth it. The dough is made fresh daily and the sauce is a perfect balance of sweet and
acidic. The toppings are fresh and the cheese is melted perfectly. If you’re looking for a delicious
and affordable pizza, then Straight Outta Brooklyn is the place for you.
All 4 East Vancouver neighbourhood butchers seem to have loyal customer bases who appreciate their quality products and personable service. If you’re in the area and looking for a great cut of meat, any one of these shops would be worth checking out!
