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Royal Beef
Category: Food Specialty Food Meat Shops Meat Shops [Edit]
1968 Danforth AveToronto, ON M4C 1J6
Neighbourhood: The Danforth
(416) 421-1029
- Hours:
Tue-Wed, Sat 9 am - 6 pm
Thu-Fri 9 am - 7 pm
Sun 9 am - 4 pm
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- No
6 reviews for Royal Beef
6 reviews in English
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Review from Thom H.
12/17/2011
I gotta admit, I only approach the steak counter at Royal Beef on very special occasions, because although they are the best steaks in the city, they are priced accordingly. However, they also have great sliced deli meats, cheeses, chicken and various Berkshire pork cuts that I really like. If you live in this neighbourhood and you haven't introduced yourself to Carmen, you really should. Staff here are extremely warm and friendly. Cabbage rolls are awesome.
Listed in: Shopping at Woodbine &…
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Review from Michelle V.
Toronto, ON
Who are the people in your neighbourhood? Well, Sesame Street tells us a postman or fireman are people in my neighbourhood and though I whole-heartedly agree with both their message and method at which to teach children, they fail to mention the butcher!
I heart meat.
I can't begin to tell you what's considered a good price for a hefty cut of top sirloin or ribeye steak and if this place fits the bill. What I can tell you is they have fresh cuts of meat, lamb burgers, these ridiculously addictive pepperettes (who knew I was a fan, huh?), panchetta, garlic aioli with herbs and lemon (among other flavours), pot pies (the steak and mushroom one is fantastic), homemade cannolis and biscottis, fresh bread and the friendliest staff wielding a knife.
Those living in this area? Use the grocery store to buy your cereal and frozen dinners. But for your meats, bread, pasta (oh yes, they gots pasta here too), Royal Beef is your carnivorous weapon of choice.Listed in: Woodbine and Danforth - Yup,…
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Review from SNACKe R.
Toronto, ON
7/5/2011
I am feeling the quality has gone down since the older butcher retired(?).
The steaks are cut much thinner, and have less fat trimmed. I am not 100% sure, but there seemed to be less marbling as well.
The flavour is still good, and I will continue to use them, but Royal Beef is now on my "keep under close scrutiny" list.
In addition, I think they would do well to branch out a bit and perhaps carry some game from time to time... -
Review from Jeff C.
East York, ON
9/17/2011 1 Check-in Here
Great local butcher we use all the time. They know their stuffand have lots of items to go with your steak.
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Review from Sheila B.
Toronto, ON
4/8/2010
Ah Royal Beef one of those shops that's worth the walk east on the Danforth. Sussed this place out 13 years ago when first moved to the east side. Carmen the owner and will give you a recipe or two if your lost. Gordie the butcher will hand cut your meat so if you need only 3oz steaks will be done for you.
Lamb Shanks are hard to find that are not frozen, fresh here. Osso Bucco, cut fresh for you., aged Alberta Beef, Duck Breast, Tri-Tip Roast for BBQ, every cut of steak that you need, all cuts of veal, plus chicken, shish kabobs, homemade sausages and hamburgers etc..... high end Cheeses, Stocks, Deli Meats, Bread, Pickles, Olive Oils, Balsamics, Spices, Pasta and (Canollis on the wknd)..
The prices are reasonable if your reasonable about buying quality food. Fresh Turkeys at xmas, thanksgiving & easter. Not to be missed. You may find yourself having a cappuccino and staying longer than you should...(also spending more than you wanted, don't go hungry) -
Review from Nirgal P.
East York, Toronto, ON
6/22/2010
Fantastic little butcher shop that offers tons of goodies from the old continent and, mostly, the best meat I've had in town. The steaks are to die for and their hamburger patties are simply the best I've ever had!
Every time I go there "just for a couple of steaks" I come back with a bag full of delicious stuff, be it cheese, pasta or baclava or whatever looked (and is) delicious. The staff is really nice and it's a pleasure spending time in this store.
A real gem!
