Save On Meats

Save On Meats has been a Vancouver landmark since it opened in 1957. Mark Brand, one of Vancouver's most recognized entrepreneurs resurrected the enterprise in 2011 with a vision to restore the building back to its prime for the struggling East Vancouver community and its residents

The new SOM was built to serve the entire city, regardless of neighborhood, income, or budget. With a full-service butcher shop SOM is one of the most well-known in the city boasting an extensive range of house-made burgers, sausages and pates as well as free run and organic meats, fresh-baked bread and everyday deals on essential groceries.

The diner next door is a day and night affair serving all of the comfort foods typically found at the classic lunch counters that used to line Hastings Street from Burrard to Boundary. From the all-day breakfasts to hand-spun milkshakes they keep it simple, affordable and delicious.