I recently visited Rowe Farms — Leslieville and it’s really a standout when it comes to quality, service, and conscience. If you care about where your meat comes from, this place delivers. --- What’s Excellent Local & ethical sourcing: The beef and chicken are from Ontario, raised without antibiotics or growth hormones. The “quality with a conscience” promise on their website truly seems more than just marketing. Top-tier product quality: Flavor, texture, freshness — all very strong. Many reviewers say things like “meaty and moist,” “excellent flavour,” “taste you used to remember.” It’s clear you lose a bit of that miracle taste from conventional meat here. Beautiful variety & attention to detail: There’s a wide selection of cuts, pre-cooked options (like roast chicken sold by weight), deli, etc. The packaging, the options for pasture-raised or grass-fed, even display and handling all suggest that someone here cares deeply about keeping standards high. Customer service: One associate I interacted with on the floor was fantastic — friendly, helpful, answered questions. Others in reviews echo that staff are knowledgeable and nice. That makes a big difference when shopping specialty meats. --- What to Know / Minor Caveats Price is high: Without sugarcoating, you will pay more than at big budget grocery chains (No Frills, Food Basics, Walmart). But in almost every case, reviewers say the higher price is justified by the difference in quality, ethics, taste, and sourcing. Expect weight-based pricing for prepared items: The roast chickens (and similar items) are sold by weight, not by unit. If you're used to “one chicken = one price,” be prepared. --- My Overall Take If you want meat that’s raised more naturally, from Ontario, handled with respect, and served by people who seem to care, Rowe Farms Leslieville is worth making your go-to for those special occasions (or even everyday meals if you can swing the budget). Yes, you’ll spend a bit more, but you also get a lot more: taste, transparency, and a better feeling about what’s on your plate. Highly recommended. Five stars.
I love this shop. I find the selection of food just what I need. The staff are great! I always have nice interactions with the staff at the tills. The quality of the meat is amazing! Glad to have them in the neighbourhood!
Love the broth by the cup at cash, so delish - will be stopping in more often! Could the styrofoam cups be changed out to something more earth friendly?
I get my duck eggs, rotisserie chicken, goat milk, bread and mushrooms from here. Also great burger patties and steakmeat. This store literally sustains me.
This location has really gone downhill in the last month. Several times I have been in and made inquiries about products and the staff cannot answer the most simple questions. Today I asked what day the pies are delivered and the answer was "I don't know". The place seems to be run my moronic teenagers. I don't know what happened here. The place used to be most helpful. I'm not going back here; it's too annoying.
We love Rowe Farms and this is a particularly great location. They have a nice selection and it is always possible to get a rotisserie chicken without reserving one ahead of time.
Fabulous local source for best quality fresh meat, produce, and baked goods. Knowledgable staff are good to help with custom cuts. Favourites are the Italian sausage -- super peppery and favourful, with blackbird crusty loaf and some slow fried onions. Heaven!
Rowe Farms - Leslieville is a Canadian Butcher shop based in Toronto, Ontario. Rowe Farms - Leslieville is located at 893 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 1J5, Canada.
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