Glenwood Meats
4 years ago
Hello Bal
We really enjoyed the Texas short ribs that you suggested.
Very meaty and tasty!
Thank you again for the short ribs,
Trudy
The Business Owner Replied:
Hello Trudy,
We are so pleased you enjoyed the Texas beef short ribs. They are very popular and a favourite with all the staff.
Thank you for supporting our store.
Have a great day,
Glenwood Meats
Written on 05/05/2020
Hello Trudy,
We are so pleased you enjoyed the Texas beef short ribs. They are very popular and a favourite with all the staff.
Thank you for supporting our store.
Have a great day,
Glenwood Meats
Written on 05/05/2020
4 years ago
Best meat on the Island. Worth the drive every week. We will continue to support you during the covid 19 problem and look forward to our weekly visits when possible. Your staff are rock stars. Thank you
The Business Owner Replied:
Thank you so much for the compliment! We are very excited to be able to continue serving our community in any way we can. We will all get through this together!
Take care,
Glenwood Meats
Written on 03/28/2020
Thank you so much for the compliment! We are very excited to be able to continue serving our community in any way we can. We will all get through this together!
Take care,
Glenwood Meats
Written on 03/28/2020
4 years ago
Been coming by here pretty well every Friday for the past 8 Years always great service and quality meats. Impressed to see the actions taken by Glenwood as we combat the COVID 19 the closing of the retail store side and opening an e-mail order and pick up option. I may not be there Friday but I'll definitely be ordering via e-mail. Way to approach the to situation protecting the public and your employees while still serving the community. Kudos Glenwood
The Business Owner Replied:
Hi Ollie,
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are happy to serve our community and to continue providing product to our fantastic customers.
Have a great day,
Glenwood Meats
Written on 03/24/2020
Hi Ollie,
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are happy to serve our community and to continue providing product to our fantastic customers.
Have a great day,
Glenwood Meats
Written on 03/24/2020
4 years ago
I have been coming here for many years and we always get the best quality meats. I have never been disappointed and the price is competetive. The service is proffesional and friendly. I highly recommend them to everyone. They even think of the furry family members with a descent selection of doggy treats for all sizes. Keep up the good work
The Business Owner Replied:
Hello Ken,
Thank you so much for taking the time to let us know! We take pride in our customer service and providing delicious product for all our customers, including the furry ones.
Thank you again,
Glenwood Meats
Written on 01/14/2020
Hello Ken,
Thank you so much for taking the time to let us know! We take pride in our customer service and providing delicious product for all our customers, including the furry ones.
Thank you again,
Glenwood Meats
Written on 01/14/2020
5 years ago
Recently moved to Colwood and had heard about Glenwood Meats. Decided to give it a try. I fell in love with their products, variety and freshness. This will be my go to place for meats. Just beginning to discover their huge line of products. I tried their 4 layer lasagna, recommended by another customer. Three of us ate it and three of us gave it a 100% rating. Best lasagna I ever ate (including my not so bad one). Love their chicken products and find it tastes so much better than the grocery store packaged variety. It is not sitting in water in a plastic tray. Haven't tried the pies yet...look forward to yet another treat! Highly recommend this meat store, it is truly amazing. Reminds me of the fun I had years ago buying my meat every week at a real butcher store. Hope they stay around forever.
The Business Owner Replied:
Hello Maureen, Thank you so much for your kind words and review. We are so pleased you enjoy our store as much as we do! We look forward to creating more exciting and delicious meals for you and your family. Thank you again! Glenwood Meats
Written on 09/25/2019
Hello Maureen, Thank you so much for your kind words and review. We are so pleased you enjoy our store as much as we do! We look forward to creating more exciting and delicious meals for you and your family. Thank you again! Glenwood Meats
Written on 09/25/2019
5 years ago
I tried to delete my previous review which I had written when I was angry. But unfortunately I could see no way to do so. In the meantime Glenwood meats contacted me and made assurance that they are committed to running a great, community minded, family friendly , business with great service. They have taken responsibility for the skinny ribs and made amends, assuring me that they will notify their supplier of the problem. Anyhow, mistakes will always be made, myself included, so the best thing is to correct, forgive and move forward in positive fashion. Heartily recommending Glenwood meats now. If anyone knows how to delete both of my posts, that would be appreciated.
5 years ago
Did another phone order before the holiday weekend. Always an easy process, phone in pick up and pay. We just finished dinner Glenwood’s 8 ounce baseball cut sirloins. Once again Glenwood you hit it out of the park. Amazing! ?? Thanks The Andersons
5 years ago
We love Glenwood Meats. The Delmonico Steaks are amazing. The Texas cut Beef Ribs are huge and so delicious braised with some beef stock and red wine. For frozen burgers you can't find a better burger or price then their bags of frozen burgers - though I wish they were 6oz instead of 4oz, their on the small side for sure. I remember going to Glenwood when I was a kid over 40 years ago and we'd get a free weiner to eat! Been a customer my entire life and introduced many others to their fine quality meats.
5 years ago
Absolutely love every thing at Glenwood Meats!!! Their garlic and cheddar bread is the best I’ve ever had in my life. Great friendly staff and excellent quality products. My family loves this place!
5 years ago
Spoiled me for anywhere else. Have never been disappointed with an order. No particular favorite product as they are all good. Staff are great in helping and although very busy they never make you feel rushed. A seafood section would put Glenwood over the top!!
5 years ago
We do not buy meat from any other store since we started shopping at Glenwood Meats. The products are the best and the service is the best as well. Thank you Linda and Bob
6 years ago
We moved from Langford to Lloydminster, SK last year and along with the ocean, we truly miss Glenwood meats! We just so loved your bacon, breakfast sausages, steaks, honey garlic pepperoni sticks, roasts......ok, EVERYTHING and we were regular weekly shoppers there! Good news is: we are returning in a road trip for a re-visit to the Island in September and we are bringing with us, a huge 5-day 'freeze' cooler. So Glenwood Meats, we will SEE YOU on our last visiting day to fill up our cooler! The staff are all so helpful, efficient, manner;ly and pleasant. We look forward to this trip!
6 years ago
We travel down to Langford regularly to buy our meat. Really love the English Bangers. I think they're better than ever. And thanks for the polite and quick service. It is really worth the drive!
6 years ago
Always a smile at Glenwood Meats. I've been shopping here for over 30 years (and my parents shopped here when I was a kid) The quality of meat has remained bar none to other butchers. Always new products and sauces to try. Amazing sausage selection too! If you're in a hurry there is always the freezer section or pre order. I will never buy meat anywhere else.
6 years ago
Great quality meat, reasonable prices, fabulous and friendly staff. Can be quite busy around long weekends, but busy is a great sign, and there is generally enough staff and product to handle the demand. I always leave happy!
6 years ago
If you’ve not tried the Delmonico steaks yet, treat yourself, you will NOT be disappointed. An absolutely beautiful cut of meat. Expensive, but… I tried their meat loaf not to long ago. I hate to say it, but it’s better than mine. When I want meat loaf, I now get this.
6 years ago
In the past I was very impressed with the Quality and service , but two Sundays in a row I had to leave with disappointment especially today after I waited for half an hour only to realize that my waiting number was skipped. the server said I would be up next, but the next server just moved on to the next one. i put my selected frozen items back and left with great frustration. Working in the industry makes me realize that the Quality is no different from any other grocery store, everybody buys from the big players(B&C foods, Sysco, GFS, etc.), Glenwood can keep their prices a little lower due to high volume on the cost of disappointing service. For Thanksgiving we preordered a Turkey and asked to have it with the Giblets. To my great disappointment there were none and I had to run around last minute to find some livers to make a tasty stuffing. I guess if you do this kind of volume you do not have to consider customer satisfaction, they can pretty much do whatever they want, the dedicated meat lover will always do their pilgrimage back and take the long waits and bad service. If you really compare the prices and quality with any other butcher department you can actually find better Quality and prices in any other Grocery chain, all you need to do is open your eyes. Wish you all the best but I leave happier from any other store Matthias Conradi
The Business Owner Replied:
Hi Matthias, We are very sorry to hear that we have lost your business. As a small family run company we do really care about customer satisfaction and the quality of the products that we make and sell. The weekends especially close to the holidays are very busy and hectic for us so sometimes because it is so loud in the store customers do have their numbers missed when being called for service. We do bring in a substantial amount of extra staff for the weekends to help reduce wait time for our customers so when a number is missed it is difficult to tell every server that someone was missed without them moving on to the next customer. The turkeys that we bring in come in sealed packages from our suppliers so we do not know if they will contain the giblets, which we can understand is frustrating when you get home to cook and they are not there. Whoever placed your order for you should have made a note that you wanted the giblets and we could have given them to you from one of the turkeys that we had de-boned for specials order. Again we are very sorry to have lost your business. If you have any further questions or concerns please feel free to call me at 250-478-6328. Thanks, Ani
Written on 12/11/2017
Hi Matthias, We are very sorry to hear that we have lost your business. As a small family run company we do really care about customer satisfaction and the quality of the products that we make and sell. The weekends especially close to the holidays are very busy and hectic for us so sometimes because it is so loud in the store customers do have their numbers missed when being called for service. We do bring in a substantial amount of extra staff for the weekends to help reduce wait time for our customers so when a number is missed it is difficult to tell every server that someone was missed without them moving on to the next customer. The turkeys that we bring in come in sealed packages from our suppliers so we do not know if they will contain the giblets, which we can understand is frustrating when you get home to cook and they are not there. Whoever placed your order for you should have made a note that you wanted the giblets and we could have given them to you from one of the turkeys that we had de-boned for specials order. Again we are very sorry to have lost your business. If you have any further questions or concerns please feel free to call me at 250-478-6328. Thanks, Ani
Written on 12/11/2017
6 years ago
I so enjoy the experience of going to Glenwood Meats. It did remind me of the past and the selection is great. I also trust that the ingredients are a better quality and tell lots of people about it. Oh yes, last but not least, the staff is super friendly and efficient. Thank you.
7 years ago
Ian was very friendly and informative in helping us pick out our meat. He made us feel very welcome and we will definitely be back thanks to this good expierence
7 years ago
I was recommended to try Glenwood Meat's freezer packs for quality affordable meats. From the website to the staff that rang in my purchase, the service is beyond exemplary! When we opened our 25lb pork box, you could tell that there was a lot of care put into everything. We enjoyed super moist and delicious pork chops, and as my son say " It's yummy!!" They also had a large variety of other meats and dog treats - highly recommend the smoked dog bones, very popular with our Chihuahua and German Shepherd :) We will be long time customers for sure!
7 years ago
While visiting Colwood, a good friend introduced me to this charming shop to select steaks for a bbq. I was amazed at the quality, variety and display. The staff and customer service impressed me. The overall experience reminded me of an nostalgic age gone by.
7 years ago
My family has enjoyed GLENWOOD MEATS quality meats, affordable prices, and friendly professional service for years. In 2016, when I founded WIN 4 EVER (a prize-based online marketing company connecting local businesses with neighbours), owner Rick Fisher was the first person I contacted. I'm proud to promote GLENWOOD MEATS, and grateful for the delicious hot dogs they have twice generously provided for WIN 4 EVER market-goers.
7 years ago
We come to glenwood weekly to get all of our meat. Favourites include the chicken cordons, pepperoni sticks, the bacon, marinated chicken, Maui ribs, sliced roast beef for sandwiches, frozen chicken strips, I could go on.. everything is amazing!
7 years ago
What an awesome business. Your donation of burgers and hotdogs helped us raise 4000.00 for the Help Fill A Dream Foundation. Your products were loved by many!!! I also loved the chicken cordon blue I purchased for my dinner when I picked up the burgers. Oh and my dog Teika really enjoyed the fresh bone that she got as well. Again thanks so much for your donation.
7 years ago
Every time I have been in I receive exceptional service, and the products speak for themselves. Fresh, tasty and a very good deal for the price I have paid. I travel from Sidney for this. Always a home run. Highly recommend.
7 years ago
The meats are the best out there and what a wonderful assortment ,definitely the best on the Island... Now what I don't understand is the very poor quality of meat you put into the Cornish Pasties ,the meat should be given away free to dogs its obvious its discarded cut off,s . Do yourself and the customer a favour put good quality meat into them and charge accordingly.. John & Judy
The Business Owner Replied:
Hi John and Judy, We put cut up AAA chuck steak into our cornish pasties, we are sorry that you did not enjoy them. If you still have your receipt we will be happy to refund your money for the pasties. Please give us a call at 250-478-6328.
Written on 01/19/2017
Hi John and Judy, We put cut up AAA chuck steak into our cornish pasties, we are sorry that you did not enjoy them. If you still have your receipt we will be happy to refund your money for the pasties. Please give us a call at 250-478-6328.
Written on 01/19/2017
8 years ago
Never been disappointed in anything I have purchased here! LOVE their meat pies!!!! Always a favourite to pull out of the freezer for a quick and yummy meal. Their steaks are perfectly cut, thickness and fat content is purrrrfect! I try and get there once a month at least and get a few good yummy things, oh I did I mention dog bones?!?!!! Dogs are always happy when I come home!
8 years ago
I moved away from Colwood many years ago but my family is still there, Whenever I am in town I try to make it to Glenwood Meats for an order to take home. I have never had a disappointing product yet and the staff is always friendly, helpful and more than efficient. I sometimes even place an order and have my parents or a family member pick it up for me if they are coming up island. Love the place!!!!
8 years ago
Since I moved to Victoria 9 years ago, and discovered Glenwood Meats, I don't buy my meats anywhere else. The products & selection are excellent, and the service is outstanding. I've never had anything other than an excellent experience e there - keep up the excellent work you guys! Oh... and the Scotch Eggs are excellent too!
8 years ago
For many years both my husband Terry and I have shopped at Glenwood Meats. We have never been disappointed yet and trust everything we buy is fresh and wholesome. Great customer service every time. Thanks Glenwood!
8 years ago
Since coming to Victoria in 1983, we've been purchasing quality meats from Glenwood and have been always impressed with the freshness, flavour, and price. The chuck hamburg has been excellent, and I've used them for 50+ summer parties. Friends always want to know where I got the burgers. Several have come all the way out from the city to purchase meats, and they are very satisfied. Thank you for being part of our community.
8 years ago
Moved from Victoria over six years ago.my wife is an amazing cook , rite down to the correct spicing.We have been going to Glenwoods for years now and have never been to such a friendly and diverse butcher.Always something new to try and the old favorites are always top notch.When we want to economize and when we want the best, these people have us dialed in...Thanx guys and gals!
8 years ago
The quality and customer service are #1!
8 years ago
Best in town. Try the scotch eggs, put's the imitations to shame
8 years ago
Great store!
8 years ago
Loved your haggis! Nicely spiced, good texture. If you weren't a haggis fan before, this would do it. Chieftain o' the puddin' race indeed!
8 years ago
Good morning, As a frequent shopper at your store I have to tell you, you have the most amazing staff. The staff is always helpful, knowledgeable, and very pleasant. Your product is excellent, great quality and very well priced. Your selection of meats is second to none. A very merry Christmas to everyone at Glenwood Meats and thank you!
9 years ago
I live in Ottawa, and my Son is in Langford. As a Mom you do little things here and there for your kids. I remember my Son telling me about this amazing butcher shop in Langford that has the best bacon. I did a little research and found out that it was Glenwood meats that he got it from. I went on the website to call and see if I could order some bacon for him, pay for it on my credit card and have him go and pick it up as a little surprise. Well once I got on the website and I saw all the amazing products available, and I placed my first big meat order for him. The staff and customer service at Glenwood is second to none! It was a nice surprise for my Son, and I have been ordering his meat there every few months for the year or so. My Son raves about the quality of the products he gets each and every time. Thank you so much Glenwood Meats Staff for making it possible for me to do something special for my Son when he is so far away from home!
9 years ago
For years since I moved here I have missed having a local butcher shop. I am so glad a friend encouraged me to try Glenwood. Despite how busy it was when I got there everything was under control and the staff were so friendly. The service was amazing and I was surprised at the prices - way less than I expected to pay. Everything I purchased was top quality and so tasty. Even my 91 year old Mom, who is very hard to please, praised the meat I served her for dinner!
9 years ago
Exceptional Butcher. Never knew what we were missing until we stumbled upon Glenwood. The Delmonico steaks are incredible as is every single piece of meat they sell. Sugar cured bacon is out of this world. The staff are all great and the service is absolutely outstanding and you can't beat the prices. Would never go anywhere else for meat.
9 years ago
phoned in an order for Baseball cut sirloins and back ribs. The Baseball cuts were amazing, and the ribs had the membrane removed nice touch, as it is a pain in the but at times to remove it. Great prices, quality, and service as always. Hats Off to you all.
9 years ago
It's always a wonderful experience, shopping at Glenwood Meats! ~ It's busy, and the bustling, and I wouldn't have my experience any other way! My five senses come alive, and if you close your eyes and just listen to the ambiance of a sweet old 1800's butcher shop that just comes alive during their work day! Boots echo on the wooden walk, as another customer arrives! the bells on the door announce as people come and go~ Too many products to mention as family favourites... but can't go wrong with their Ground Beef...(makes mouthwatering meatloaf)....Monster Chicken, (already STUFFED!) ... always a reliable "Sunday's Favourite"...and the flavoured Sausages?... AMAZING!, ....and their Bacon.... *sigh*.... can't start a Saturday, without it!! Old fashioned flavours, with an old fashioned atmosphere, that is like an old fashioned~beacon calling you home, and when you make meals with their UNBELIEVABLE products~ It's like the Glenwood family is sharing with the community, saying.... "Welcome Home!~ Have we got something special awaiting you!! (Time and time again!)......Amazing customer Service, which has long been forgotten in the big block stores!....You'll never be disappointed in visiting this little gem of a Community oriented Butcher Shop!.... Thank you Glenwood for helping to create Family memories with Healthy products, tried, tested and true!... All generations love the flavour!... Keep it up! Your small town appearance, and appeal keeps the public coming back!
9 years ago
This is by far the best butcher in town! Forget the overpriced Oak Bay butchers :) this is the place to get your meat. It's hard to mess up when you have meat from Glenwood Meats. From the delmonico steaks. that you can cut with the fork, to beef roasts, susages, stewing beef, tenderloings, marinated chicken, great variety or pepperonis, pork and lamb. MMMM meat coma...
9 years ago
Best .... and I mean the very BEST .... butcher in Victoria. The staff here are so friendly ... the meat is AMAZING... and the prices are more than reasonable!! We would travel to shop here for sure!
9 years ago
Meat is wonderful and better priced than in the stores. And I agree...nice fresh meat and none of those slimy packages. And you cannot beat their sausages!
9 years ago
We also give this shop a huge rating - nothing has been wrong ever since we started to shop here. My question to the person above is: "What is Old Fashion Monster Chicken"? I have never heard of this and I am 70 years old - you young-uns are hard to keep up to...............lol. Would love to know what you do with it, also. Ta for now. Keep up the great work Glenwood!
9 years ago
On February 7th, I went into Glenwood Meats in search of an Old Fashion Monster Chicken. They didn't have any already done so said they would do one for me and it would take a couple of minutes. It was wonderful as usual and I thank the staff for going that extra mile to make one for me. The staff is always courteous and wonderful to deal with. Thanks again for going that extra mile.
9 years ago
I can't imagine buying meat anywhere else. Fantastic homemade products. Ditto to the pepperoni sticks.
9 years ago
I can't imagine buying meat anywhere else. Fantastic homemade products. Ditto to the pepperoni sticks.
9 years ago
I received a coupon for $5.00 off ground beef at Glenwood Meats from the Welcome Wagon when we first moved to Victoria 21 years ago. I have not bought meat anywhere else since then. The staff are wonderful and it is a joy to eat meat that does not come out of the package slimmy from being wrapped in plastic. The prices are very comparable to those in grocery stores, and I get to pick out the exact piece of meat I want. I can't imagine why anyone would go anywhere else.
10 years ago
best prices for the best quality even if I didn't live close to Glenwood, I'd be making weekly forays to this wonderful shop super friendly and knowledgeable staff - great service no problem getting special cuts or orders with a call ahead
10 years ago
I seriously cannot buy meat anywhere else.I love the meat products here. The quality is exceptional, fresh and delicious. The staff are friendly, efficient and helpful. I love Glenwood meats
10 years ago
I can't buy my meat from anywhere eles. You can defentley taste the quality. And you not spending any more then you would at the local grocery store. Always busy but the wait is never to long. Love it there!
10 years ago
It's worth the drive just for their pepperoni sticks.
10 years ago
The store is amazing -- very clean and super busy. Be prepared to take a number; the staff is fast & efficient so the wait isn't long. Their sausages are really superb!! The staff will wrap your meats in brown wrap to whatever size you wish, which I find is a wonderful convenience for freezing. I usually buy more than I planned because everything looks so good.
10 years ago
Quality and variety is absolutely amazing. And we love that most of the work (flavoring)is done for you.
10 years ago
Glenwood,s incredible customer service is only surpassed by the quality of their fine products. I,ve been a satisfied customer since 1999.
10 years ago
My family has been getting our meat from Glenwood for over 10 years and have never been disappointed. The value is amazing, superior product at reasonable prices.
10 years ago
We read all the great things about Glenwood meats. Could there really exist such a store? Was it really worth the drive? Our skepticism was extinguished quickly upon our visit, purchase and superlative customer banter service from a young lady who 'knew her meats' and was quick to answer our inquiry of ordering a piglet. We had our first steaks and they were wonderful. We'll be back.
10 years ago
GREAT MEAT SHOP. I have to say my experienced with butcher place has been the best. I just moved from Toronto and was looking for where to get a goat meat, I have searched everywhere and couldn't fight any goat meat. But someone told me try this butcher, so when I got there I was told they don't have it handy, the staff were very friendly, the manager was superb, so the manager came to me and said they can order it for me, about a week after I was called that my goat is here, went in got my goat, because it was a whole goat the manager was able to divide it evenly for my family as well. I will give them 12 stars if it's available, THANK YOU
10 years ago
BEST place to buy your meats, on the whole Island!.... (...and don't forget your fur-family members there's always special little treats for them as well!) Thanks for the EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE! Fast! & Effecient!~ FAIR prices!~ and FRIENDLY!"
10 years ago
hi there, i would just like to know whether your beef and/or bison is grass fed and if your chicken is free range. thanks.
The Business Owner Replied:
Hi There, We carry grain fed Alberta Beef and Free run chicken from Cowichan Bay.
Written on 01/05/2014
Hi There, We carry grain fed Alberta Beef and Free run chicken from Cowichan Bay.
Written on 01/05/2014
10 years ago
Does anyone know if the beef and sausages are from local/island sources? And what about the chicken? Thanks, A Customer
The Business Owner Replied:
Hi There, We carry Alberta Beef, poultry from Farmhouse Poultry in Cowichan Bay, pork from Johnson Packers on the mainland and lamb from Metchosin as well as fresh Australian Lamb. Our turkey products are from Sunrise Poultry on the mainland also. We do try to keep our sources local although it is impossible to have a local supply of meat all year round that would meet our demand. We do make our own sausages and smoked products. Thanks, Ani
Written on 12/24/2013
Hi There, We carry Alberta Beef, poultry from Farmhouse Poultry in Cowichan Bay, pork from Johnson Packers on the mainland and lamb from Metchosin as well as fresh Australian Lamb. Our turkey products are from Sunrise Poultry on the mainland also. We do try to keep our sources local although it is impossible to have a local supply of meat all year round that would meet our demand. We do make our own sausages and smoked products. Thanks, Ani
Written on 12/24/2013
10 years ago
Hands down the best butcher I've ever been to. The prices are usually fantastic, the quality is so, so great, and all the glenwood meats prepared products (pepperoni, sausages, etc) are the BEST. Plus, their staff is friendly, helpful, and knowledgable. The only downside? They're always so busy because they're so great!!
11 years ago
Attention Victoria & Area, If you are looking for the freshest meat to eat hands down the best place on Vancouver Island!! It's 100% Local,Great Staff,Well Priced & can call in your order ahead of time.Treat your family/friends to a fantastic dinner no need to go any where else.Great Job Glen Wood Meats!!
11 years ago
Have you seen the changes at Glenwood Meats? Now the great service is even quicker with the addition of separate tills. I have been shopping at Glenwood for eons (even back in the days when it was Fisher's) and the quality and service is consistently great. If you are looking for something to BBQ this weekend you can't beat their Maui ribs! Check them out, you won't be disappointed.
The Business Owner Replied:
Hi thanks for the compliment on our changes It is good to hear your feedback. We the Fishers still own Glenwood Meats. have a great day.
Written on 08/09/2013
Hi thanks for the compliment on our changes It is good to hear your feedback. We the Fishers still own Glenwood Meats. have a great day.
Written on 08/09/2013
11 years ago
IN my opinion the best butcher in town. Great quality meats.
