Although it costs a pretty penny, I go here for all my meats! The people here are friendly, and I really enjoy the hamburgers and steaks. I have not partaken in the other fresh food — salads, juices, milk, veggies, mustards, etc., because I typically go to Foods for Life/Max’s Market/Cheese Boutique down the street for that stuff! My only thing I could change — perhaps have a few fattier cuts of meat(however — I might just be a weirdo in my preferences!)
Krista P.
Tu valoración: 5 Toronto, Canada
Helpful, friendly and healthy. The Bloor West Rowe farms team is fantastic and go out of their way to make it easier to give our family great meat — whether by ensuring that a standing order is always ready, suggesting something new or bailing me out when raccoons broke in and stole our thanksgiving turkey(yes really). While there are lots of butchers in Bloor West, Rowe really is different and well worth a little extra for the service and the quality.
Howard H.
Tu valoración: 2 Toronto, Canada
Local? Check. Hormone /Antibiotic free? Check. Freshness? Well, mostly frozen and/or cryopak, so… Flavor? Yeah — that’s my issue with this place. After several excruciatingly expensive purchases I feel that the flavor does not justify the means. This tiny shop could well be the meat and dairy section carved straight out of an urban Whole Foods type place. It seems to be designed solely to tick all of the boxes of those concerned about from whence their food emanates, rather than what it actually tastes like. You want FRESH local crud-free chicken? Gasparros is two subway stops west. Local red and other white meat of the FRESH and FLAVORFUL variety can always be had at Sanagans Meat Locker in Kensington market. In fact, I cannot come up with one thing here that comes close to my vote as best in the city so… Sorry Rowe Farms — Nice landing, wrong airport.
Jennifer K.
Tu valoración: 3 Markham, Canada
Rowe Farms differs itself for selling only local grown, antibiotics and hormone free products only. The selections not only limited to meat products but dairy and fresh farm products like eggs and various vegetables. The prices are more than what you pay but this is the price to pay for shopping with a conscience and supporting the local farming industry. The staffs working at Rowe Farms are friendly and helpful and more than happy to answer any questions!
WaYnE c.
Tu valoración: 3 Maple, Canada
There doesn’t seem to be any shortage of Butcher Shops within the immediate region along Bloor street and it looks like Rowe Farms Retail Store wants to join in on the action. It’s not a big shop by any means as the entrance area itself has barely any shelf to overwhelm your senses but I did notice a pleasant smell. The staff was knowledgeable enough to tell me it was one of the staff’s lunches and I can’t have any. Following my nose doesn’t always work it seems. LOCAL grown, Antibiotic free, Hormone free seems to be the theme here and like that organic trend we all know of, it will give your wallet a bit of a workout. Plenty of Freezer, Fridge items for sale and I even noticed a Bone-in Ham($ 50.00+) that has Christmas all over it. Note: There seems to be a sample island of sandwiches with some olive oil and balsamic for dipping. The sample lady must have been on break but it seems you won’t come in to browse and leave empty handed. :D
Leslie-Anne W.
Tu valoración: 4 Toronto, Canada
When I saw that Rowe Farms was coming to Bloor West Village, I was elated. The products are expensive, more so than going to your average farmers market, but it is one of the only places in the Village to get antibiotic and hormone free meat, with a nice selection of dairy, eggs, cheeses and local produce. The shop is somewhat minimalist in terms of design, but suits the space very well. The staff have always been friendly and knowledgable.