Cumbrae's

This place is amazing! Such high quality food. I got many things from it but my favorite by far was the boneless ribeye! It was one of the best ribeyes I’ve had in my life. Everything they have is slightly expensive but it’s because of the quality. You really get what you pay for.

Good product, inconsistent service I’ve been a regular customer because the quality here is excellent. Unfortunately, today’s service didn’t match that standard. I asked for a ribeye to be cut from a larger section (a ~2-lb cut from a 6-lb piece), which was declined due to time constraints, with the suggestion that coming earlier- or a different staff member, might have helped. The issue wasn’t the refusal itself, but the inconsistency. When a shop promotes custom cuts, service should feel principled and reliable, not situational. Quality craftsmanship should extend beyond the product to the customer experience.

Inconsistent quality. This place has been an exciting treat for us in the past when it comes to bbq night in our house but our last couple purchases have left much to be desired. One of our prime rib burgers had a small piece of bone in it (rather unexpected considering we have gotten them many times in the past and never had this issue). We also got the beef short rib lasagna for dinner last week from the prepared meals/ cook at home fridge which we were pretty excited to try based on our positive experiences with the Mac and cheese for example in the past. However, the lasagna was extremely bland and just tasted like a low quality version of the short rib mix used for the burgers (which is quite tangy) slopped between some green pasta sheets and covered in cheese. It was super disappointing - nothing lasagna or beef short rib tasting about it. Reminded me of a sloppy Joe mix seasoned with ketchup. Save your money.

I’ve been to Cumbrae’s a few times before and I’ve never been disappointed! The staff is always friendly and gives great advice. Special shoutout to Yeji for her help the last time I visited. My dinner was a true success thanks to the cuts she recommended me 🙏

Do not buy prepared foods. Cumbraes uses unsafe food containers that will melt at the directed temperature. Management had no sympathy for my damaged oven and tried to gaslight me indicating it was my fault for putting it on a rack or heating my lasagna up twice. Cheapness from a "premium" grocery store followed up with poor customer service.

Best butcher in the city, offering specialized cuts (yes you can order ahead, or have it delivered) of high quality meats that are locally-sourced sustainably from small family farms and their own farms in the region. Also check out their prepared cases, where there are handmade meat pies, lasagnas, shepherds pie, soup stocks, sauces, and cold cuts. The staff take pride in what they do and are always friendly and engaging, and happy to answer questions or share knowledge on the products they offer

Sanitary, semi-high priced meats, friendly and helpful customer service. Selection was amazing however, check the expiration date prior to purchasing. 2 of my orders expired the day of purchase or the following day. No bueno….. I will say the meat quality was supreme.

Great quality, big selection and super central. Sausages, steaks and whole chickens were part of the local groceries run. Big fan of these guys!

Great butcher but a bit expensive. A variety of beef, lamb, and poultry. Sometimes they have fresh Cornish hens at an affordable price. Their salad greens are not very fresh and at $6 a bag I'd expect better. Lots of cheese and cured meat for your charcuterie plates. Tasty homemade butter. Variety of eggs including duck eggs. They make pasta sauce and freeze it. Very delicious. Grab some fresh pasta next door at Sud Forno. Decent spot to grab a pulled chicken or beef sandwich for lunch if you're in the area. Overall, great butcher but pretty expensive.

My favourite butcher shop for dry aged steaks, bone marrow (cut canoe style as requested), banana caramel cream pie, rotisserie chicken and many more! Best in the city (along with their other location on bayview) but I loveeee everything that they make here!!

Incredible staff, highest quality product, perfectly put together shop. Best butcher in the city, hands down.

Got a pork/beef pastry roll and a Steak & Smoked Cheddar Pie. Both were not as flavourful as I would like but I do appreciate that they actually put a very good amount of meat in both, unlike many others. While I didn't taste any smokiness in the pie, it had tons of steak in it, the amount you would expect but that companies always fail to deliver. This and the good service means a 4 star from me.

I was very satisfied with my purchase here. I bought the boneless stuffed turkey breast for thanksgiving dinner. The price was $13.99/lb and I ended up paying~$75 but it was worth every penny. The meat was fresh and stuffing was so delicious. The cooking instructions they provided were detailed and easy to follow. I'll come back to shop again.

I did it again. I went back, ordered the same sandwich as before and read this review over. What the fresh hell was I thinking by giving only 4 stars? The Philly steak sandwich made with dry aged strip loin is a goddamn gift from the gods. Like actually. I'm not a racy person by nature but I tried to eat this anaconda style - deep throat/swallow it whole. I'm not even ashamed. Next time I'm getting the famous chicken sandwich (and a steak sandwich) because my pal got one and I was jealous. That's all. Happy Easter kids. Eatcrest out.

I was visiting Toronto, no real desire to buy meat. But then I saw the protestors selling dogs, and expanding my vocabulary on a new PC term, i.e. "Speciesism". Knowing that I needed to stay up on the classifications loonies love to use, I went in. The selection was amazing. I had to pass on the protesters dog meat, but ended up with amazing short ribs!!! Thank you PETA - your protests help find wonderful places to eat and buy meat.

If you are looking to get the best quality meats in Toronto, Cumbraes is hands-down the place to do it. They are the best butchers in town and there are several locations, but the queen west location is gorgeous. Prices can be a bit more than other places but you get what you paid for. I'd say it is worth it.

Been to Cumbraes a couple of times when my boyfriend and I were craving a steak for dinner. We usually get the dry-aged steaks here. You definitely won't run out of choices as they have countless displays of meats. Everything is freshly kept and there are some great cuts. They also have a lot of premade soups to complement your meal. The prices definitely are on the higher end though so if you are on a budget you may want to explore other options. The service here is usually very good. They close pretty early though on weekends so make sure you check if they are open or not before you go.

After reading the reviews, I've bookmarked this place for a speedy return. The sandwiches sound incredible. In my two experiences here, I've bought some beautiful cuts of meat and some of their pre-made sauces. Everything is always tender and delicious. Yes, it's a tad pricy, but sometimes you have to elevate a bbq to a BBQ.

Purchased a fair quantity of prepared foods to take home. Just OK...and for $120...!! Almost EVERYTHING was extremely underseasoned. Beet and kale salad, roasted root vegetable salad, pork and truffle Mac and cheese, brined, cooked whole rotisserie chicken....no salt of ANY KIND..... or other herbs. Had to add myself, which is kind of NOT the point! Isn't using salt the FIRST thing you are taught in culinary school????? Did really enjoy the braised short rib sandwich that I ordered in store. It was excellent!

I've always been a fan of Cumbraes and dream about their steaks. Of course there is sticker shock that comes with the drool, but if you wanted aged beef, there is no better place to go. It's like shopping for a Ferrari, even though Wal Mart sells great steaks there is only one Cumbraes, and now there's one on Queen West, and that's even better.

This place has become my go-to lunch spot in the area and I've been coming in weekly. As you might expect from a great butcher, their sandwiches are made with excellent ingredients and are incredibly tasty. Every single sandwich is good here. Usually I'd have one favorite dish at a place, but here, I literally just rotate through the menu. Outside of sandwiches, they have great meats, the best selection of charcuterie meats in the city and a bit surprisingly, I think also the best selection of cheeses in the area. The staff is very pleasant as well. Basically a perfect butchershop.

Stopped by to pick up a quick dinner while walking around the Queen West area. We originally came to pick up some of their sandwiches but unfortunately they were all out. Instead we got their rotisserie chicken burrito and the steak salad. The burrito was huge and the salad surprisingly came with a good amount of steak in it. Only complaint I have is that they won't warm up your food for you here. Definitely have to come back to try their sandwiches one day!

Excellent quality, presentation and customer service. Sorry for no drama or anything else to add but that sums it up

I've placed an order for $100 worth of sandwiches first thing in the morning. The staff was very accommodating and definitely tried her very best to fulfill the order within 1-1.5 hours. Sandwiches are always phenomenal at cumbraes in all locations, reasonable pricing and high quality meat!

After passing by many times, we finally decided to come in and get some steak to barbecue. Staff seemed a little disorganized, but eventually we were able to get some assistance. Before ordering our steaks, we looked into the ageing fridge. I told the lady at the front counter that I'm not familiar with the ageing process, but was surprised to see that many cuts of meat were covered in large quantities of mould. She scolded me, informing me that was the wrong thing to say, and proceeded to assist us, using a condescending tone throughout the transaction. Two steaks, and $100 later, we were headed home to fire up the grill. To be honest, the steaks were nothing to write home about. For the price, it wasn't worth it at all - we've had better from a regular grocery store. Rude staff + crazy prices = no repeat business from me

You get what you pay for. I cooked for a group of 10 and the young man behind the counter helped me portion because I'm completely used to winging portions enough for just myself and my girlfriend. I had some wonderful dry-aged NY strips, and some medium ground beef that they ground up for me. I've also tried other cuts of steak here before. If you love cooking steak specifically, Cumbraes is a treat to check out for their high end variety. That and their stellar service.

I had high hopes but I got food poisoning from their rotisserie chicken and sandwich. The food supposedly had come right out of the gate for the day and there was zero aroma & moistness that usually accompanies freshly cooked food.

Know that feeling when you fall in love, and want to shout it from the rooftops? Well, get the earplugs: I AM IN LOVE.... WITH A SANDWICH. That's right. The roast beef sandwich from Cumbraes is worth shouting about. $9.99. Made fresh to order. Thick slices of marinated, medium rare beef, cheese, and piled high with coleslaw. I can't believe this sandwich hasn't been part of my life sooner. I've been an occasional customer since this location opened a couple years ago, and it's worth going out of my way for. I don't like eating meat too often, but when I do, I'm okay with paying for quality. And it's a bonus that they source from local farms. My current recommendation is the maple dijon pork chop. Plus, if you're feeling lazy, their prepared meals decently priced and way better than anything you're going to get in the grocery store.

There are better options close by but without the attitude. I've been in here a few times as we're in the 'hood, and always leave confused, having spent too much money - a couple of times things didn't add up. Quality of meat is good - better than grocer but not high-end butcher. I feel like a lot of what you pay for here is the neighbourhood rent. Not in a rush to go back.

I bought a number of items at the Bayview location which were punched in individually on the iPad "cash register". Unfortunately it is impossible to verify in the moment that the amounts punched in are accurate. When it came time to pay, the amount charged to my credit card was inaccurate and was more than the total shown on the register. A manager reimbursed me after I complained but absolutely no apology was given. This is basic customer service and managers and store employees should apologize appropriately to paying customers when they make clerical errors!!! I suspect many customers are unwittingly overpaying (perhaps underpaying as well) with a payment process that relies solely on the accuracy of the cashiers' fingers.

I've been coming to Cumbrae's for a couple of years now and even though the prices are steeper than most butcher shops, you get what you pay for. I think where Cumbrae's stands out the most is their pork - specifically their sausages and bacon. At $11.99/lb you better believe that they have the best bacon and they definitely do. Their sausages are the best I've ever had too. They're never too fatty so they don't shrink in size like lower quality sausages, the flavor combinations are great and I don't feel lethargic after them (like I do with ones bought from the grocery store). My favorite is the bacon and spinach one which they always have, but at Thanksgiving they had a turkey one which I was skeptical about as I've had terrible turkey sausages before, and I was blown away at how tasty it was. Recently I also had a ham, leek and gruyere one that was equally as delicious. Another favorite is the whole marinated chicken with lemon/herbs, it goes great on the bbq. Their wings are also good - they are slightly smaller in size than ones I've gotten at Sanagan's, but I don't mind that at all. Their prepared foods are good, definitely expensive but if you're too lazy to make dinner, it's not a bad option. Their meat pies are delicious - they don't skimp on the chunks of beef and the crust is nice and flaky. Lastly, I can't forget about their hot sandwiches, specifically the Philly Steak one. The meat is tender and juicy, it's the perfect sandwich. If you need cheese, you're definitely paying a premium for it. Overall I think this is my favorite butcher in the city, just remember that you get what you pay for - their meat is of much higher quality than what you get at the grocery store.

This location of Cumbrae's is gorgeous and well stocked with both prepared foods and butchered meats. The pre-made chicken chilli and green curry are phenomenal as well as the pre-seasoned leg of lamb. The meats are beautiful. Thick beef short ribs, plump chicken legs, perfectly marbled lamb chops, it goes on and on. The only thing I've bought from here that wasn't amazing were some flimsy Miami ribs. The reason this is not a five star review is because the staff at this location aren't as on-point as at the other 2 locations. Service here tends to be slower with many customers huddled around the counter before someone asks to see if they have been helped. I highly recommend this Cumbrae's, but don't come if you're in a hurry.

Just ate the little personal chicken, corn and bacon pot pie. Wow. Just wow. Was delicious. The new York strip loin I got was also perfect. Its not cheap. But when you are putting things in your body. Why cheap out? Great ingredients. Awesome store.

Always love them. Besides being one of the best butchers in the downtown core, the prepared food and smoked chicken is also really great.

Disappointed. None of the meats offered are certified organic. This place is an overpriced scam. Just ask your server-they can't lie. The quality of service there was also very disappointing. I had an issue with the manager, and ended up leaving with staff yelling for me to never come back! Very disrespectful and rude. Be aware they don't offer their services to the most vulnerable during the pandemic....They threatened to kick me out for trying to pay with cash. How do the elderly and homeless buy food if you don't take Canadian currency of cash during this pandemic? This store sells over priced meat that isn't as healthy as certified organic & no preservative grass fed livestock. Don't go here if you're looking for quality products or service!!

Really really nice prepared foods and meats. I bought lime/ sriracha chicken breasts, turkey sausages and turkey burgers. They were all amazing and very interesting. High quality ingredients and great flavor combos. It is certainly pricey but the meat is excellent and the marinades are really unique. It's a bit of a splurge shop, I definitely couldn't do all my shopping here. They have some harder to find cuts of meat as well, and a great frozen section.

This was my second time purchasing meat and cheese from Cumbrae's and I have to say that I am very disappointed. The prices are exorbitant, but the quality is just ok. I purchased 2 year old cheddar and could swear it tasted exactly the same as grocery store Cracker Barrel cheese. Do yourself a favour and skip this place for a more reasonably priced, less trendy butcher shop. Your wallet will be better for it, and more likely than not, so will your tastebuds.

I'm almost on the side of butcher snob which is dumb to say but I've been to some very high end steak restaurants around the world because of my job but in any case. I've also tried many butchers and most don't cut it and complete wastes of time. Whole food, pusitaries, and a butcher in Mississauga called 'Dry Aged' are my general go tos depending on the cut I want that day. For dry aged beef cumbraes is by FAR the best I've been to as far as home bought beef. It's very curious but a lot of Butchers will say they age their beef 30, 40, 60 or sometimes 75 days. I simply do not believe them based on the taste when I buy them. I know what dry aged beef tastes like (it's not for everyone). Cumbraes claims to age their sirloins for 28 days but I would argue it tastes more like 45-60 days. The flavour is bar none the best of any butcher I've been to. It's not cheap here but generally on par with the above mentioned places. If you are in the area or willing to take a drive for a home cooked steak, this is the place for dry aged beef.

The steak lasagna was delicious although quite expensive at $10.99 a slice. I also purchased the quiche which was sub-par. Their meats look very fresh and I would return to try that next time. Probably will skip their prepared food section as it is very over priced.

If you're lookin for meat or are a meat lover look no further! This place has it in spades! As you enter this store you get a hardcore who of of all kinds of meat- this is my kinda place. What is great is not only can you purchase meat solo, you can grab a deeeeelicious quality sandwich for on the run.. Say no more!

Their steak&mushroom pies are the best in the world. Rest of the pies, meats and salads are good too. 'Nuf said.

i am from BC and called the store to see if i could get some spices shipped out to. I absolutely LOVE the flavoring and cannot find anything like it any where out here. The person i spoke with on the phone was very abrupt and rude and basically told me there is no way to have the spices delivered. Is there anyone who can help me out??

Fantastic dry aged steaks. You pay the going rate, no sales to be had here but the steaks (2 ribeyes and a striploin) were among the best I've ever grilled myself. We'd make a special trip downtown Toronto for these.

I went to Cumbrae's for the first time and all I can say is MEATLOVERS HEAVEN!!!!! Enough said. I will not shop anywhere else for my meat. The owners are polite, helpful, and a pleasure to be around. I could hang out in this store for hours!! YUM!!!

Make sure you double check everything you have picked out as they ring it in. They left out an important main piece that I was to serve for a dinner party that night. They had an' I could care less' attitude on helping me recifify my dilema.

Customer service can vary but is generally good. When they first opened I found that they were clearing the products before the store closed which was frustrating and gave a sense of not wanting my business. But, haven't noticed that lately. Their in-house convenience products are amazing. The Quebec butter has changed my life - I can't eat anything else now.