Karl's Dutch Meat Market - Abbotsford, British Columbia

CJ L.

We gave a couple of their bones to our two pups. After about 4 hours both dogs started vomiting profusely. While our younger pup seemed to be able to recover our older girl had to be rushed to the vet where she spent three days under intensive care and an IV drip to try and keep her alive. After inspecting the other bones we had, we noted some kind of yellow mold growing on the end and had started to cover the bone. It’s was a pretty scary situation to be in. Our senior pup had sever poisoning and we had been told by the vet that we would likely have to put her down. Luckily she pulled through and is now home after a very expensive vet bill and a long road to recovery.

K F.

If you have Scandinavian or European heritage and grew up with salted licorice, you'll appreciate the selection at this store. Many bulk licorice to choose from, as well as deli meats and imported Dutch goods. Street parallel parking or a lot across the street.

Erin P.

This is one of my favorite places to visit! Great atmosphere, wonderful high quality foods both in the deli and on the shelves. Lots of my favorite dutch goodies!!!♡ I love coming here ♡

Luciano N.

First Experience and my last - First impressions are lasting ones and small business need to be aware of that to stay competitive with other business's and the larger companies such as Save-On-Foods.

I called ahead for pork back ribs, arrived 15 min later and was shown where they were being stored. I noticed the sign 1 side $11.49 3 for $30. I decided I needed 4 in total. I went to the counter and said to the female staff members working behind the counter: "I would like to negotiate a price, these are 3 for $30 so can I have 4 for $40 since you are giving a bulk discount?" She didn't' know the answer so asked another female staff members behind the counter who stopped cleaning the slicer and walked over and replied in a very abrupt, condescending and rude way: "No we can't do that, the prices are as listed you will get 3 for $30 and pay the full price for the last one". A bit surprised I said: "Really? odd as that promotion is for a bulk discount". I asked the original girl to ring it through when she asked if I wanted a bag for $.0.25. I am sure I rolled my eyes as it seems there is no retailer anyplace that is not prepared to charge you for a bag any longer, as if we all walk around with bags in our hands for every purchase - gone is the day they were provided for convenience and courtesy. So I asked why they were $0.25? She produced a paper bag and replied: "We don't give out plastic bags any longer" I was a but surprised as the meat clearly needed to be in plastic, the wrapping around the ribs was not vacuum sealed and as soon as the ribs would begin to thaw the raw pork juice would be leaking everywhere. I told her I would run to my car and bring in my own bag.

As much as I would have been disappointed they could not offer me the bulk discount for the 4 ribs, had the staff member been polite, courteous and friendly I would have just understood it was store policy. Due to her reply, compounded with the other staff member not providing plastic bag for a produce that clearly required one, is enough for me to never return to this butcher ever! This would never happen if I went to Save-On-Foods, they would have offered to re-wrap the ribs for me on the spot.

Peter H.

I started off going to Carl's Meats out of curiosity and found it a journey into culinary distinction. These spices and variety of culinary add-ons and enhancements are nothing to balk at. The variety is consistent with the quality and the price not to mention the fact that they have any candy, fresh desserts in the freezer, unique and Custom sauces and entrees in addition to high quality fresh meat. Of note I do love the sweet and spicy jerky, it is so good.

Ree M.

I used to shop here many years ago when I first moved to Abbotsford and had a bad experience with one of the previous employees, so I stopped shopping for quite some time. I've recently given it another chance in the last 2 months and I have met all new employees and fallen in love with this place all over again. I'm very happy that employee is gone and there seems to be happier kinder people working there again.

Eugene W.

Very polite and friendly staff member I had ..As it was my very first time in the store ..Everything was clean and tidy
Going to try the maple bacon next time i shop in the store ..I tried the paper bag special..And it was a hit ..And karl's inhouse farmer sausage also amazing a must try

Tammy R.

Great place to get cold cuts for lunches. Great selection and prices. Love that I have found Bunsmaker products there. The mix of childhood cold cut selections that Grandma always had and the buns bring back wonderful memories!