Ben'S Meats & Deli

Monday: -
Tuesday: 09:00 - 17:30
Wednesday: 09:00 - 17:30
Thursday: 09:00 - 17:30
Friday: 09:00 - 17:30
Saturday: 08:00 - 17:00
Sunday: -

About Ben'S Meats & Deli

Ben's Meat and Deli is a deli based in Edmonton, Alberta and has been family owned and operated since 1953.

Ben'S Meats & Deli Description

Ben and Lenie van Soest came to Canada in 1950 via boat from Holland. They settled in JasperPlace, Alberta (later to become a part of Edmonton). Ben was a meat cutter by trade and worked for Canada Packers until October of 1953, when he then opened his own meat shop. He specialized in cutting meat the European way. In 1956, a new building was erected in the same location. The business continues to operate in this building today.

In 1969, Ben’s son-in-law, Pieter van Leeuwen, started working for him as a meat cutter. After working for Ben for seven years, Pieter and his wife Erica, bought the store from Ben in 1976. Pieter and Erica successfully ran and expanded the business to include Dutch imports.

In 1986, Pieter and Erica’s son, David, started working part-time in the store, helping out with cleaning and other odd jobs. David’s interest in the meat business grew and he took a meat cutting course at NAIT, graduating in May of 1992. In October of 1999, David and his wife Brenda, bought the store from Pieter and Erica.

In 2007, Dave and Brenda purchased the building and expanded the business from 1400 sq feet to 3600 sqare feet, occupying both bays of the original building. With expansion came more space and more product. In the spring of 2011, the store went under more renovations. New deli cases and counters where put in replacing the original show cases put in by Dave’s grandfatherBen in 1956. While the new cases are great, Dave is a little sad to see a piece of history go.

Dave and Brenda continue to operate this third generation family business today and it continues to grow and thrive thanks to its loyal customers! We will be celebrating 60 YEARS in business this fall! !

Reviews

User

Where else in the city can you get this quality of service and product. No where that I've found, some are close, but that long time history and customer service and appreciation, can't be matched.

User

Went in looking for Merguez sausage (didn't have it, but they did try to track some down for me), and ended up walking out with two bags full of chorizo, breakfast sausage, aged gouda, pork pies, beef and chicken croquettes, even a spicy pickle! Paul gave great service. This was my first time, but from now on, I'll be a regular.

User

We so enjoyed the Gluten Free Tasting event this evening - being introduced to new delicious items and the Care Bakery goods were awesome! Love learning all the amazing items you carry - and that your Deli truly knows what it means to be celiac safe. Thank you for a great evening.

User

We have been dealing with Bens Meat for over 35 years!

We love the store, owners, friendly staff, outstanding quality in cheese, cold cuts, various meats and poultry!

Thank you for your outstanding customer service!

User

Very friendly and helpful staff. My boyfriend's new favorite place to go. They even have Gluten free stuff for me! They carried my freezer pack and 32 lb Turkey to the car for me too! Awesome people working here!

User

This place is welcoming and has a great gluten free selection. I give it three thumbs up (I had to borrow my wife’s thumb to review so well).

User

This is my go to place ! I love the family run atmosphere and no matter who is helping me, they are knowledgeable and patient while I make important delicious decisions. This year we pre ordered a rack of lamb for our wedding anniversary, it was amazing. Today I received a ton of help picking out sliced meats for a party platter. And bonus!!! Also grabbed some beef bone for warm soup this weekend.

Love love love Bens Meats.

User

Thank you for carrying the best gluten-free bread and having a lunch/supper option for GF people. The staff was super friendly and helpful!

I definitely will be coming back!

User

So happy to have found this amazing place. Great gluten free options. The spring rolls were to die for as were the 6 huge steaks we bought. Totally recommend.

User

One of the best and most eclectic selections of gluten free food in the city.

User

My family has been going to Ben's for as long as I can remember, we are the second generation and now the third generation is shopping here. They know what great customer service and quality food looks like. I/we LOVE this place. Highly recommend!

User

Love the atmosphere, & the smell as soon as you walk in! The staff are always attentive and ready to help. I have been going here since moving in down the road, & my absolute fave is the Rib sandwiches! By far the best family owned business I've been to in Edmonton. 😊👌

User

Just attended the gluten free night and oh wow. The food was as amazing as all of the staff. Highly recommend for anyone to go here!

User

If you want a awesome quality butcher. Then check them out. Lots of great meat and speciality range also.

For any Australian wanting to have fresh lamb, croc, kangaroo check them out.

Thanks for the awesome 2 leg of lamb spit you did up. Felt and tasted just like home �

User

I'll try and keep this short, for years I bought steaks from other retail stores and they were all the same, very fatty, so much in fact that I ended up throwing out some because I was starting to feel sick from eating it, not fullfilled. I would buy a four pack, not a problem but it is when you end up throwing out the other two becuase you start feeling sick but Ben's steaks are different. Two per pack and very filling. They are just thick enough that you feel full and fit nicely into a sandwich. Two racks of ribs also are a great meal as well as four pieces of chicken. Not all of those meats at the same time of course, yes I know you knew that, I was just adding some humor. I also love the final touch of getting that snazzy freezer bag to carry it all home in, when you get a freezer pack.

User

I was like a kid in a candy store but more like a celiac in a gf store! So much fun and I came away with three bags of goodness. Wontons for dinner yesterday, smoked brisket for dinner today and can't wait to dig into everything else. Lovely staff!

User

Had a wonderful time at the gluten free taste test event. Food was excellent! Very encouraged by the wonderful options available for those who can’t eat gluten. Thank you ... we will be back!!

User

Five Stars. Definitely the best cheese selection and decent prices. Rookworst is top notch (I cut it up and add it to soups or for on sandwiches). I must stop bragging about how good the smoked brisket is, sometimes it is sold out before I can get there. The krokets (croquettes) with mustard straight from the fryer are a lunch staple during days when I am running around doing errands. Mom likes the DZ droppies that I bring to her in the nursing home. Love this place.

User

Excellent service with smiles every time! Staff are very knowledgeable and have even been able to suggest recipes to us when asked. Love their fresh, delicious and locally sourced meats. The rest of their products are all gluten-free.

User

Where else in the city can you get this quality of service and product. No where that I've found, some are close, but that long time history and customer service and appreciation, can't be matched.

User

Went in looking for Merguez sausage (didn't have it, but they did try to track some down for me), and ended up walking out with two bags full of chorizo, breakfast sausage, aged gouda, pork pies, beef and chicken croquettes, even a spicy pickle! Paul gave great service. This was my first time, but from now on, I'll be a regular.

User

We so enjoyed the Gluten Free Tasting event this evening - being introduced to new delicious items and the Care Bakery goods were awesome! Love learning all the amazing items you carry - and that your Deli truly knows what it means to be celiac safe. Thank you for a great evening.

User

We have been dealing with Bens Meat for over 35 years!

We love the store, owners, friendly staff, outstanding quality in cheese, cold cuts, various meats and poultry!

Thank you for your outstanding customer service!

User

Very friendly and helpful staff. My boyfriend's new favorite place to go. They even have Gluten free stuff for me! They carried my freezer pack and 32 lb Turkey to the car for me too! Awesome people working here!

User

This place is welcoming and has a great gluten free selection. I give it three thumbs up (I had to borrow my wife’s thumb to review so well).

User

This is my go to place ! I love the family run atmosphere and no matter who is helping me, they are knowledgeable and patient while I make important delicious decisions. This year we pre ordered a rack of lamb for our wedding anniversary, it was amazing. Today I received a ton of help picking out sliced meats for a party platter. And bonus!!! Also grabbed some beef bone for warm soup this weekend.

Love love love Bens Meats.

User

Thank you for carrying the best gluten-free bread and having a lunch/supper option for GF people. The staff was super friendly and helpful!

I definitely will be coming back!

User

So happy to have found this amazing place. Great gluten free options. The spring rolls were to die for as were the 6 huge steaks we bought. Totally recommend.

User

One of the best and most eclectic selections of gluten free food in the city.

User

My family has been going to Ben's for as long as I can remember, we are the second generation and now the third generation is shopping here. They know what great customer service and quality food looks like. I/we LOVE this place. Highly recommend!

User

Love the atmosphere, & the smell as soon as you walk in! The staff are always attentive and ready to help. I have been going here since moving in down the road, & my absolute fave is the Rib sandwiches! By far the best family owned business I've been to in Edmonton. 😊👌

User

Just attended the gluten free night and oh wow. The food was as amazing as all of the staff. Highly recommend for anyone to go here!

User

If you want a awesome quality butcher. Then check them out. Lots of great meat and speciality range also.

For any Australian wanting to have fresh lamb, croc, kangaroo check them out.

Thanks for the awesome 2 leg of lamb spit you did up. Felt and tasted just like home �

User

I'll try and keep this short, for years I bought steaks from other retail stores and they were all the same, very fatty, so much in fact that I ended up throwing out some because I was starting to feel sick from eating it, not fullfilled. I would buy a four pack, not a problem but it is when you end up throwing out the other two becuase you start feeling sick but Ben's steaks are different. Two per pack and very filling. They are just thick enough that you feel full and fit nicely into a sandwich. Two racks of ribs also are a great meal as well as four pieces of chicken. Not all of those meats at the same time of course, yes I know you knew that, I was just adding some humor. I also love the final touch of getting that snazzy freezer bag to carry it all home in, when you get a freezer pack.

User

I was like a kid in a candy store but more like a celiac in a gf store! So much fun and I came away with three bags of goodness. Wontons for dinner yesterday, smoked brisket for dinner today and can't wait to dig into everything else. Lovely staff!

User

Had a wonderful time at the gluten free taste test event. Food was excellent! Very encouraged by the wonderful options available for those who can’t eat gluten. Thank you ... we will be back!!

User

Five Stars. Definitely the best cheese selection and decent prices. Rookworst is top notch (I cut it up and add it to soups or for on sandwiches). I must stop bragging about how good the smoked brisket is, sometimes it is sold out before I can get there. The krokets (croquettes) with mustard straight from the fryer are a lunch staple during days when I am running around doing errands. Mom likes the DZ droppies that I bring to her in the nursing home. Love this place.

User

Excellent service with smiles every time! Staff are very knowledgeable and have even been able to suggest recipes to us when asked. Love their fresh, delicious and locally sourced meats. The rest of their products are all gluten-free.

User

Where else in the city can you get this quality of service and product. No where that I've found, some are close, but that long time history and customer service and appreciation, can't be matched.

User

Went in looking for Merguez sausage (didn't have it, but they did try to track some down for me), and ended up walking out with two bags full of chorizo, breakfast sausage, aged gouda, pork pies, beef and chicken croquettes, even a spicy pickle! Paul gave great service. This was my first time, but from now on, I'll be a regular.

User

We so enjoyed the Gluten Free Tasting event this evening - being introduced to new delicious items and the Care Bakery goods were awesome! Love learning all the amazing items you carry - and that your Deli truly knows what it means to be celiac safe. Thank you for a great evening.

User

We have been dealing with Bens Meat for over 35 years!

We love the store, owners, friendly staff, outstanding quality in cheese, cold cuts, various meats and poultry!

Thank you for your outstanding customer service!

User

Very friendly and helpful staff. My boyfriend's new favorite place to go. They even have Gluten free stuff for me! They carried my freezer pack and 32 lb Turkey to the car for me too! Awesome people working here!

User

This place is welcoming and has a great gluten free selection. I give it three thumbs up (I had to borrow my wife’s thumb to review so well).

User

This is my go to place ! I love the family run atmosphere and no matter who is helping me, they are knowledgeable and patient while I make important delicious decisions. This year we pre ordered a rack of lamb for our wedding anniversary, it was amazing. Today I received a ton of help picking out sliced meats for a party platter. And bonus!!! Also grabbed some beef bone for warm soup this weekend.

Love love love Bens Meats.

User

Thank you for carrying the best gluten-free bread and having a lunch/supper option for GF people. The staff was super friendly and helpful!

I definitely will be coming back!

User

So happy to have found this amazing place. Great gluten free options. The spring rolls were to die for as were the 6 huge steaks we bought. Totally recommend.

User

One of the best and most eclectic selections of gluten free food in the city.

User

My family has been going to Ben's for as long as I can remember, we are the second generation and now the third generation is shopping here. They know what great customer service and quality food looks like. I/we LOVE this place. Highly recommend!

User

Love the atmosphere, & the smell as soon as you walk in! The staff are always attentive and ready to help. I have been going here since moving in down the road, & my absolute fave is the Rib sandwiches! By far the best family owned business I've been to in Edmonton. 😊👌

User

Just attended the gluten free night and oh wow. The food was as amazing as all of the staff. Highly recommend for anyone to go here!

User

If you want a awesome quality butcher. Then check them out. Lots of great meat and speciality range also.

For any Australian wanting to have fresh lamb, croc, kangaroo check them out.

Thanks for the awesome 2 leg of lamb spit you did up. Felt and tasted just like home �

User

I'll try and keep this short, for years I bought steaks from other retail stores and they were all the same, very fatty, so much in fact that I ended up throwing out some because I was starting to feel sick from eating it, not fullfilled. I would buy a four pack, not a problem but it is when you end up throwing out the other two becuase you start feeling sick but Ben's steaks are different. Two per pack and very filling. They are just thick enough that you feel full and fit nicely into a sandwich. Two racks of ribs also are a great meal as well as four pieces of chicken. Not all of those meats at the same time of course, yes I know you knew that, I was just adding some humor. I also love the final touch of getting that snazzy freezer bag to carry it all home in, when you get a freezer pack.

User

I was like a kid in a candy store but more like a celiac in a gf store! So much fun and I came away with three bags of goodness. Wontons for dinner yesterday, smoked brisket for dinner today and can't wait to dig into everything else. Lovely staff!

User

Had a wonderful time at the gluten free taste test event. Food was excellent! Very encouraged by the wonderful options available for those who can’t eat gluten. Thank you ... we will be back!!

User

Five Stars. Definitely the best cheese selection and decent prices. Rookworst is top notch (I cut it up and add it to soups or for on sandwiches). I must stop bragging about how good the smoked brisket is, sometimes it is sold out before I can get there. The krokets (croquettes) with mustard straight from the fryer are a lunch staple during days when I am running around doing errands. Mom likes the DZ droppies that I bring to her in the nursing home. Love this place.

User

Excellent service with smiles every time! Staff are very knowledgeable and have even been able to suggest recipes to us when asked. Love their fresh, delicious and locally sourced meats. The rest of their products are all gluten-free.

More about Ben'S Meats & Deli

Ben'S Meats & Deli is located at 15726 Stony Plain Road, Edmonton, Alberta T5P 3Z5
780-489-1424
Monday: -
Tuesday: 09:00 - 17:30
Wednesday: 09:00 - 17:30
Thursday: 09:00 - 17:30
Friday: 09:00 - 17:30
Saturday: 08:00 - 17:00
Sunday: -
http://www.bensmeats.com