Reviews of Goemans Lakeshore Meats & Deli (Butcher Shop)

Neil Barker

Excellent local meat store. Ribeye steaks are amazing. Really good beef stock made in store.

Belle Maman

My Thanksgiving Story This holiday I ordered our turkey from Goeman’s Lakeshore Meats. I try to take turns buying meats at local meat stores. I know small businesses have struggled during this pandemic and I do my best to support them. I sent my younger daughter over to pick up the turkey and she came home with a 22 pound bird. We have only six people to feed. When I ordered the turkey, I asked for approximately 15 pounds, and mentioned that a smaller turkey would be preferable. Naturally, I was told they couldn’t guarantee a specific weight, but a pound or two over or under was likely. Having purchased fresh turkey before I expected this and readily agreed. 22 pounds is not a slight overage. My elder daughter called the store and explained the situation. She did not ask for money back or to return the turkey. We know that to do so violates Health and Safety standards and the bird would have to be thrown away. This would result in a grievous waste of food. We cannot conscience that when so many are hungry. The supervisor was polite and saw in the book that we had ordered a 15 pound bird. She was extremely apologetic, and said she would refer the matter to the owner. This is where the problem should have died, but: Owner: Our ranges vary from 11-14 , 15-20, 20-25lbs. You asked for 15. You should asked for 11-14. Me: How would I know what your ranges are if you don’t tell me. I’m not a meat distributor, you are. *Thanks for putting the blame on me* Owner: Well if I had taken the order I would have asked if you wanted the 15 pounds a little smaller or larger. (I love nothing better than when someone in charge throws a staff member under the bus). Me: Well you said your next range up is 15 to 20 pounds. 22 pounds isn’t in that range either. Owner: Well, we will make a note so you get your preferred size at Christmas. *Note that I did not receive any apology or even acknowledgment of her workplace error* Bold of her to assume we are shopping there anymore, let alone buying a turkey at Christmas. I have no problem with people making mistakes. I have a whole lot of trouble when they don’t own them. A simple ‘I’m sorry’ for the error would have sufficed. We are thankful we can afford quality meats. And FYI, that poor staff member better not take the heat for this. I wish I knew her name so I could defend her. All I want is for the staff to be made aware so the mistake doesn’t happen again. Goodbye Goeman’s. You just lost a loyal customer.

Eryn Henry

Lakeshore meats consistently delivers an excellent product. The staff is super helpful and friendly; they always make you feel like they're happy that you shop with them. The meat though is incredible! Mouthwatering steak cuts. Sausages will blow you away. Their new Porkcicles are a winner. Absolutely a must for any grilling event!

Susan Paterson Keller

Great place to buy your meats. Friendly people and great service.

Shannon Gallant

Best assort sub around! You watch them slice the meat fresh for your order! Reasonable price too

Lee Moffatt

Very friendly knowledgeable and competitive pricing for quality meats

Gigi B

This was our first time here and we will definitely be back! The woman was so helpful and knowledgeable, the selection was huge and the prices were amazing. We are 20 minutes away and it is worth the drive. It is a Mennonite Butcher Store with lots of other items, and has been in business for 55 years. Definitely recommending this place! 10 stars!

Alphee Plourde

Great quality meats and very friendly staff

Roger Edmonson

We have always enjoyed their meat and service and the other little stuff that they have to tease you with love the place

Darryl White

Best place to get great quality products MADE IN HOUSE

bob hope

If you like rubber hamburgers then definitely shop here. Scott mixes so much pork with the beef you don't need to buy ground pork ever again! I would give less than a star if possible.

rhd123

Top Quality. CLEAN .Amazing staff .Great pricing All the boxes get checked her This place is an institution!!!Been going since you have opened.

Max R. Bailey

Top quality meat. Good prices.

Dinah Wray

Everyone is very attentive, and Trisha goes above and beyond. Quality product is a given.

T Hicks

Staff is nice.

Stella Tanoze

Freshest meat store in St Catharines. I was looking for a piece of beautiful beef for magazine photo shooting. This place was recommended at that point. Staff were very patient to help pick the right one. By the way, the store has fresh traditional Swiss cheese which is hard to find in the city.

Acemancanada 519

Always pleasant, always fresh. Covid rules adhered too. Can't go wrong here.

Caleb

Great service

Aris Stefanac

Amazing Customer service ... Selection outstanding ... So glad I found this place

Bradley Ryan

I've been coming here for years. Decent prices, friendly staff.

Helene Larouche

It just taste like meat should its taste like the good old days

Daniel Rocchetti

Best place to get meat! Very organized and staff are very friendly. Kaley is excellent and helped me with everything I needed. She deserves a raise!!!!

roberta bernat

It may be a meat shop but this store definitely makes amazing scalloped potatoes. I also love the mild sopressata and sharp cheddar sopressata and a delicious sharp cheddar

David McAllister

Lots of selection. Always satisfied

Jeff Morey

This place is awesome the people complaining about no gloves.....its a butcher shop.....they literally wash their hands every 10 seconds unlike you weirdos with your gloves and masks you reuse and touch everything with, and what does the pandemic have to do with anything XD This place is old school and awesome always friendly been going here since i was a little kid.

Steven Vian

Friendly Staff, great cuts well priced. We are new to the region and are so happy we found the shop.

Tanya Mullens Rideout

Just moved down the street. Tried the sausage and chops here, incredible!

Emily Walker

Disorganized, called and asked for a product and they said they had it. Went in an hour later and they couldn't find it. Wont be back!

Geoff Foster

Heard it on the radio, best Scotch Eggs and more!

Corey Canham

Love going for a barbecued sausage with my Dad.

Sharonne Young

Purchased a $69.99 Prime Rib. Prepping it for the oven discovered a pound of fat had been placed on top--not attached, and then tied up with string. This added approximately $20.00 to the bill. How many others have been ripped off in the same way? This is the worst business practice I have ever encountered.

Sally

I called ahead and asked for a 40 to 44oz tomahawk ribeye. It was no cut when I got there so spoke to the butcher so he cut me one. Ended up up being 68 Oz and costing me $93. Should of told me that it was going to be way over and I would not of gotten it. But already cut it Will not be returning!!!!!

Shane Marsh

Best in town

Chickie Chickie

Have been purchasing my meat for at least 40 years at Lakeshore Meats...only place I shop for meat Also love all the homemade items Marie and Trisha often serve me and I appreciate their friendly service ...c ya soon again

Finola Malone

Very disappointed today in their food handling practices. Holding meat with bare hands while slicing. Staff not wearing gloves while handling meat between raw and cooked meat areas. Really turned me off. Been going here for years but think I will be looking elsewhere to shop. You would think with the current pandemic that extra precautions would be taken.

Kevin Boyd

Been going to Lakeshore Meats over 20 years for my steaks. Always order the same thing. Fillets with no bacon. Went in and spoke with grumpy blonde behind the counter. Asked for 4 fillets without the bacon. Woman says "not a problem" then weighs my steaks with the bacon. I reminded her no bacon. She says "I have to weigh it first". You're insisting I pay Fillet Minion prices for 4 large pieces of fatty bacon? No thanks,I'll drive to Lococo's

Linda Reid

Love the outdoor bbq that they have weather permitting

Mark & Glenda Hooper

Very well organized and lots of staff so that waiting times are a minimum. Lots of variety and everything is excellent.

Jason Wilson

Great selection and friendly staff! Can't go wrong.

Jennifer Hill

We love their meat, their sausages (YUM! The street meat is a fam fave!) and the potato salad is to die for. Thanks for everything, always!

Fraser Mitchell

Great store for all your meat purchases!!!

Daniel Gelson

Mom called and set aside a steak pie for New Years Eve dinner. One can purchase pies made in store as well as Scottish meat pies. All the of the staff was welcoming and friendly. I’ve always heard the radio ad on local stations but this was my first visit. I will shop here again..especially when bbq season comes back ( even though bbq season is a year round thing for some ) in the spring. I included photos as the selection was impressive. And most importantly... to me at least - the floors were clean. Come check it out! Do it!

Daniel Gelson

Mom called and set aside a steak pie for New Years Eve dinner. One can purchase pies made in store as well as Scottish meat pies. All the of the staff was welcoming and friendly. I’ve always heard the radio ad on local stations but this was my first visit. I will shop here again..especially when bbq season comes back ( even though bbq season is a year round thing for some ) in the spring. I included photos as the selection was impressive. And most importantly... to me at least - the floors were clean. Come check it out! Do it!

T J

I've been to a lot of butcher shops. But I just kept hearing a lot about this one on the radio.I decided to drive almost 1 and a half hours .What a disappointment. The blonde lady was stocking up supplies she asked if I needed anything I said I wanted some streaks she grabbed the steaks with no gloves and without washing her hands. As a bonus she had dirty fingernails. I just walked out and went back to my regular butcher. What a waste of time.This place is nothing special and also outdated compared to other butcher shops .But the advertising sounds great

Jenn P

My last half a dozen purchases from Lakeshore meats has been very disappointing. Tonight for example, I pulled out 4 ribs steaks, they cost me over $100 and they have a funky smell to them. When I went there last week to purchase these steaks and London broil‘s….they had meat in the cooler that was starting to turn dark, not that fresh pink colour. I asked the girl at the counter to give me a different London broil and she said “oh it’s because of the lighting that it looks like that.” No. If you know fresh meat it should be bright pink / red. When I got home the following day I had a piece of Keilbassa I had purchased there. It also had a sour smell to it. I should’ve called and complained or brought it back, I know. I have spent at least 500.00 there in the past few months they have always been reputable, but they have gone downhill and are making dangerous decisions by keeping meat in the cooler for to long. I and will not be returning.

Gorzath Scott

I found the women who is the manager to be very rude . And was not helpful . This woman actualy was verbly abuseof to staff in front of customers.

Doug Garrett

Great selection of fresh meats at reasonable prices .

Isaac Sewell

We have been going to Lakeshore meats for many many years. Who ever is in charge of hiring needs to be fired. Your market place against all others is your service. Great service is what makes you stick out above the crowd. Of course nice product, which you have. You have some great employees. Trisha is the best, what a doll. She is so great with customers. Marie who we have known forever, she is wonderful. Also Kim who knows how to have fun. All of these woman get how to do the job. Recently though it seems the other staff have no interest in making the customer feel welcome. When we first started going here you had to take a number at the door because you were so busy. Good luck surviving your competition with poor wait staff. The last time we were there I had to wait 12 minutes for someone to check me out. REALLY! Look at how this 60 dollar prime rib was wrapped

Krystyna Szunejko

For my first experience I find this market very amiable and they try to get what I want.

M Kazragis

Something is different... sausages not up to par for lakeshore. Macaroni salad is totally different. Did new owners take over or something??

Robert Arbuthnott

Great selection of meets. Great service

Russ Walton

Handled food with no gloves..and rude, rude staff. Will not ever return.

Rhoda Holder

We have been going to Goemans Lakeshore Meats @ Deli for over 20 years now - the meat displayed each day is amazing - and we order our turkeys at the holiday season always from the store - Their products and personal service is outstanding and when you have people such as Marie and Trisha and all the others who also give each customer always service with a smile - it makes me hope that this store will be there forever .

Ken Lesynski

Found staff very rude I was in line for 10 minutes waiting to get served and this one lady just kept walking by me ignoring me going to others who came in well after me there was only two people in the store yet I could not get served. I'm done with Lakeshore Meats fortunately there's a million other places to get meat from

Patti Vankralingen

Great food

Patti Vankralingen

Great food

Chelsea Munshaw

Just went to get a sausage on a bun and left disappointed. They didn’t have any ready when we got there, so we waited. After waiting patiently for 15 minutes in the sun, we were ignored and people who arrived after us were served first. So we left. Oh and I’m pregnant. So thank you for making a woman who is 9 months pregnant wait in the sun for absolutely nothing.

Ken Arndt

Service and smiles are the order of the day. Great selection with good prices. Yummmm

G Colonna

Everything here is great. The customer service here is top notch, the meat quality is excellent. Special orders aren't a problem, they accommodate you too the best if their ability. I've been to a lot butcher's in the region over the years, and I won't go anywhere else.