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A Coffee with Dave van Leeuwen, Owner of Ben's Meats

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The Ben's Meats Story: A Legacy on Stony Plain Road

Join us for a coffee and chat with Dave van Leeuwen, the third-generation owner of Ben's Meats. We dive into the fascinating history of this Edmonton staple, started by his grandfather in 1953 in the town of Jasper Place—before it was even a part of Edmonton. Dave shares how the original storefront was a small living room in his grandparents’ house, and how the business has since grown into a beloved community fixture.

This episode is about more than just a butcher shop. Dave tells us how he knew from the age of three that…

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