M&M Meat Shops

M&M Meats is a place with many great things, and some not so good things. The good news is that since they sell prepared food not made on site, once you learn the good things you can go to any location with success. And given the one that I used to go to all the time on Church St closed, I was panic struck for my usual Super Bowl food buying until I learned about this location. Thus the following review…
Things you should buy:
–Oriental Party Pack (seriously, keep one of these in your freezer at all times for when unexpected guests show up, its a perfect sampling appetizer ready in 20 minutes, plum sauce required.)
–Chicken Wings (all are good, but look for when they have sales as they are pricey at regular price… also aside from the Buffalo flavoured, make sure you have bbq sauce at home as they are breaded but sauceless)
–Pizza Rolls (so unhealthy, but so very tasty. dip ‘em in ranch dressing for extra boom factor)
–Bearpaw Hamburgers (seriously large and tasty beef burger patties)
Also check out the dessert section. They’ve got some tasty brownies and baked goods. Just avoid the steaks… Although I personally would never recommend buying a frozen steak from anywhere, let alone M&M.

I am quite the fan of M&M Meats and I am glad there is still a location downtown. Their Church/​King location closed down! Luckily this one is close to my work (where the other one was close to home). This location is a good size, clean, and the staff are MOSTLY friendly.
The Good:
1. Cleanliness. I loves me a clean store, and this one is impeccable in that regard.
2. Selection. M&M always has a lot to choose from and there is yet to be a product I want to try that they haven’t had.
3. Online. You can actually look up specific nutrition requirements online, pick what you’d like to buy, add to your cart, and pick it up from the store. This is key when you’re trying to be healthy.
The Bad:
1. Staff. I’m only writing this because there is one guy who is not the friendliest or most helpful, but everyone else has been great. And really, he’s not that bad!
Recommendation: Chicken Pineapple Skewers

We rarely eat fast food or freezer foods. However, there are times when we just don’t feel like cooking or buying groceries so I turn to my emergency food.
Emergency food=Frozen food.
This place has frozen everything! I thought the wings were pretty good. I preferred the crispy ones but added my own bbq sauce. I’ve tried the cabbage rolls which come in a large tray so I know I can get a few meals out of that. Appetizers, mains, and even desserts!
My biggest issue is that I can’t buy too much because my freezer isn’t very big.
Make sure you get the free membership card so you can benefit from special discounts and promotions.

Not a big fan of this place. I always get tempted by the amazing pictures (and supposed sales) in their flyers. And once in a while, I actually venture in. That’s when reality sinks in. Everything contains at least 50% of the daily recommended dose of sodium in each serving. The spread in the store isn’t great, random things won’t be on sale (even though everything else in their category is), and some items just taste awful (the meatballs were borderline inedible). Giving the extra star just cause sometimes you can find something good.

Wow, WTF? As someone who enjoys cooking, never in a million years did I think I would like a place like M&M Uptown.
I generally avoid packaged/​prepared foods like the plague, but it’s only half a block from my place, so I wandered in here just to see what kind of items they had.
They have a good discount program called MAX (you get a card, it’s free) which gives you weekly specials and discounts. The discounts seemed significant too.
This is a good place to pick up «party food» or catering stuff if you are having guests over and don’t have a lot of time (or skill, maybe) to cook.
As mentioned in other reviews, prices are actually reasonable.

Good for quick convenient food! I often find myself stopping here on the way back from work to get something i can throw in the oven as I unwind.
I tend to stay away from the «family size» portions. and like the individually wrapped things for lazy days. I recommend:
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts (unseasoned) — quick to thaw, season (10 mins before cooking or the morning of for best results. I often find myself reaching for tikka masala marinade or jerk-​chicken rub) They cook super fast in the pan. about 3 – 5 mins each side.
Grilled Veggies — Yes they are actually grilled and have a smoky flavour. I like adding a bit of Cajun spice + olive oil, and into the oven they go as a perfect side.
Butter Chicken Dinner– It’s tomatoey as it is supposed to be, satisfies my indian food craving and comes with rice: D Oh and is a good portion size! Chicken Breast stuffed with Mushroom risotto
Frozen skewers — I am particularly fond of the teriyaki beef ones.
The service is always quick and courteous, and the prices are fair. I’d be spending many an evening buying pizza instead if it werent for M&Ms