I have been a customer for almost two years. The name change did not affect their service or the products. I primarily buy the meats (steaks, sirloin tip, and the chicken. The quality is excellent. Yes, it is more costly that your local supermarket, but the quality is far superior. I will tell you a real secret. Throw their prepackaged meats into a sous vide tank and cook before putting on the grill. Wow! No work and no fuss! They run a business like it should be run. I recommend read more

Worth every penny. Place is amazing. You walk in and instantly get greeted by smiling faces. The first time i went in they knew I was a newbie and gave me free steak tips, signed me up for a card and let me try some side dishes before getting them. they also pointed out the popular dishes and even told me some of the best easy ways to cook them. Amazing service, food and just amazing place all around. read more

The first time I visited this store I was excited. Aged beef, different types of bacon, and they make their own sandwiches. When the clerk found out I was new to the area she gave me a small steak to take home and try! I came here last Christmas and made a little gift basket full of tasty treats for a friend who loved it. One of my favs read more

Excellent service here, I recommend anyone who loves cold or hot sandwiches. I just tried the Avon godfather it was absolutely delicious. Since it was my first time here they even gave me two steak tips samples. Friendly staff and fast service. read more

Wow! The selection of exotic / game meats here is unbelievable. Don't come here if you're on a budget because it will be tough not spending some bucks. I left with Quail and Wild Boar Short Ribs on my first visit for around $60. Next time maybe Venison and Frog Legs? read more

The quality here is excellent, there is no doubt. What they make tastes very good, and I love the fact that I can get grass fed beef here with no hormones or antibiotics. However, they are really pricing themselves out of all decent proportion at this point. I went into get three medium size chicken breasts - - OK, they were organic - - but I looked down before I got it to the register and I realized I was paying $18+ for three medium sized chicken breasts. No. I actually gave it back to the checkout girl without paying for it and just took the things I had gotten from the deli. I can get organic chicken, or chicken without any antibiotics or hormones, for about half of that price at the supermarket. If you walk around the store, there are other things that are insanely priced, like $14 for less than a pound of bacon, nine dollars for small containers of some deli salads. I won't be coming back here for quite a while. read more

This place is Fantastic the help is very Informative. With all natural products and helping out locals to sell their products is very encouraging. Very nice to see family business that's been running for years is still running very well ! I encourage everyone to stop in and sample their food. You will not be disappointed. read more

Pricey but I love this store. I want it all lol. Good quality products and I really like variety of product to choose from. My favorite are the tips. read more

Boars head mixed with local flavors... how can you go wrong?? service is friendly, small little deli/stores. Have just been in once, one sandwich, but my god!!! I'm not a huge fan of deli, but if the rest is as good as the first I just may make this place a regular stop. read more

I went here today for steak tips and sandwiches. The steak tips were great as usual but the sandwiches were terrible. We ordered a chicken cutlet sandwich and the meatball/pepperoni sandwich. The chicken in the cutlet sandwich was chewy and had 5 small pieces of chicken on it with a lot of bread. Overpriced for what you got. The meatball/pepperoni was extremely soggy, the meat was scarce, the peppers and onions had a distinct vinegar taste and it wasn't good. In the past, we had the meatball/ pepperoni sandwich and it was delicious. Also, overpriced for what you got. read more

Plain and simple, after shopping for all my meats at The Meat House since the store opened, I will not go any where else. Knowing that the meats are locally sourced is a huge plus for me. The Berkshire pork chops are the best on the plant. Thank you Matt for the Gaucho Ranch Chimichurri sauce you endowed us with to go with our sirloins last night. Man that stuff is wicked good--I think I have just found my newest obsession. Bravo to you and all your wonderful staff for making such a wonderfully unique store available to our Farmington Valley community. read more

We have been buying most of our meat from the Meat House the past couple of years. The chicken is outstanding, IMO the beef is pretty good as well. What sets this place above the competition is the service. We had some chicken that was a bit "off" from what we normally experienced. I called to let them know and was told to bring it in and they would take care of it. I won't go into all the details, but they went above and beyond what my wife and I expected. For that, they have a customer who will not only continue to patronize them, but I'll be relaying my experience to family and friends. read more

Caveat emptor: this place is not inexpensive. However, just about everything we've tried from the meat and deli counters has been superb, and worthy of the prices paid. I'd also recommend checking out the game meats, cheeses and smoked meats found in the southeast corner of the store. Most of what they offer is locally sourced, which adds to the appeal. They have a small selection of other foodstuffs, but you'd be better served to pick these up at other places, where you'll find them much more reasonably priced. read more

Unfriendly staff, customers think they are shopping in Beverly Hills, snotty. Their prices are double of what you would pay at another store for the same product. And their meats, sandwiches are not even that great. Garden of Light next door is much nicer and staff is friendly. read more

Finally a place with Wagu Beef. This place is expensive but worth it because their stuff is very good quality. Meat is great, Deli sides are great, Produce is fresh. Worth a visit read more

Another trip to the Meat House for a Godfather sandwich. Awesome us an understatement...

Recently changed name. Great quality meats here - best I've purchased in town. Very friendly staff who were very approachable and helpful. Well decorated. Cozy atmosphere. read more

Great selection, smart happy service, serious wallet-emptying. Not that it's not worthwhile. This carni-porium has all the requisite drool-inducing cuts of an old neighborhood butcher shop. Treat yourself and allow these good folks to pamper you. read more

I went to this store as a special treat! Read reviews was excited to visit, it was very expensive! I bought some stew meat, and some other items from the Butcher Shop, you'd think if you are paying $7.49 per lb., it would top notch! NOT AT ALL! I got it home and had to trim all the fat off it, I am very disappointed! I can get better quality somewhere else, and for a much better price! I had high hopes for this store, not anymore I won't be back! read more

Eeehhhhh....no thanks. In my opinion, The Meat House needs to stick to selling meat and not bother with deli sandwiches. I ordered a Rare Roastbeef sandwich. Firstly, there was one wilted piece of lettuce on it, even though the menu touted "mixed greens". I asked for cibatta bread, but was told "we don't have ciabatta bread" (the menu offers that up as a choice, the chick behind the counter wasn't clear on whether they were out temporarily or just don't carry it). The roll they used, instead, was sub-par and sort of dry. The sandwich itself was lame, with not a whole ton of meat and one slice of cheese. I could have built a better sandwich at home. I'm not sure if I expected a super sandwich from a place that claims to do meat better than anyone else, or what, but....they didn't deliver on this aspect. That said, this place is definitely NOT a deli -- it's a meat house; it says so right on the door. The store was otherwise clean, and well-stocked with delicious-looking meat cuts, but the prices here are ridiculous. It's probably right on par with the clientele in snooty Avon, but I've had better food for less, elsewhere in the region. I'm going to give this place a generous 2 stars, and I definitely won't be back for another sandwich. Sorry. read more

The meat is excellent, and they have a great variety of cuts and flavors. Their steak tips are probably the best thing there. If you need them to custom-cut anything, all you have to do is ask. They have a full deli with a great selection of meats and cheeses. The service is always great, too. Also, if you're going to order a sandwich from the deli, call ahead for a discount. read more

I love this place! I live about an hour from Avon but make the trip because it is worth the drive! The food is phenomenal but it is because of the customer service that I am writing this review! Some quick notes about the grocery items. The deli selection and made to order sandwiches are delicious! The high quality steaks, chops, and chicken marinated or plain, actually make buying meat exciting! I love their selection of prepared entrees and sides in the back refrigerators! These dishes are almost too good for a typical weeknight dinner! Be sure to look in the freezer section for hard to find game meats as well! But like I said, the customer service is worth writing about! I was hosting a business luncheon at my office and ordered several salads, appetizers, and side dishes from Avon Prime meats. The day of the event I went to the store, every dish was ready and packed with my name on it!. The catering manager did not skip a beat, she inspected each dish before it went in to my bag and each one was perfect! I was impressed with that kind of quality control and attention to detail! I have been back several times since and each time I am particularly impressed with the gentleman that owns the market! He is very friendly and puts himself in front of the customers. If he sees a customer looking around he makes sure to ask if he can help them find something. This is s wonderful market! They have the food and customer service down 100% which is a unique combination these days! I highly recommend Avon Prime Meats! read more

Although we haven't seen her there in a while, we LOVE Lavasha!! She is so so cute and friendly. We love Avon Prime Meats. A bit pricey, but the quality of food there is great, they have everything you need and then some to make a fabulous dinner at home, on the grill or on the stove. Plus how great is it that they sell booze? and dog toys? You sure do know how to get us from all angles!! We come back here every time we're in the area and looking to make a nice meal at home. Thanks for all you do. read more

Don't buy salmon at this establishment. Asked for 2 lbs of black pearl salmon. Went to shop around, and unfortunately didn't watch. Got home and had 5 salmon tails. Happy Father's Day. Super annoying. A good fish market or grocery does not sell the tails without asking the customer. read more

Just freaking awesome. Sandwiches are great. Steak sandwich by far the best. Rubin is good, but unless you are going to eat it there, will get a little soggy by the time you get it home. People are supper nice. Choices of meat are off the wall. great quality. Pricy, but you get what you pay for. read more

Purchased a 1.5 inch porterhouse steak on Sat 5/26. $65.00. WOW!!! NOTE: The prices at the Avon store have gone up at least 50% in the last 6 months?!?! Must be the Obama economic recovery! Anyway to make a long story short............................ More grisel / tendon / fat / chewey stuff than we have ever encountered. Will not be back to The Meat House in Avon, CT. Have always been a steak lover,however, after this last Meat House experience I think I'm going Vegan!!!! read more

I went to Avon Prime Meats for the first time this weekend. I always have driven by, but never had the time to stop. My husband and I are on a budget, but always appreciate great meat. We decided to splurge and get just a pound of the steak tips. We vacationed in Maine this fall and had steak tips at OOB pier and have been looking to recreate that meal ever since. I grilled the tips last night, and was in heaven! While we may not be able to frequent the store, we will definitely have a new "go to" for special meals. read more

A wonderful specialty store for exactly what its named for...meat. They offer a good selection of different cuts of meats pre-marinated and prepared with a variety of sauces and marinades. While they offer many other accompaniments, they all come at a bit of a premium which can easily found cheaper elsewhere. However, they do a great job at what they specialize in. My wife and I have stopped by many times for their beef tips and marinated chicken. Their maple bourbon sauce is fantastic on any meat when grilled and the only drawback is we wish they would sell the sauces themselves. Unfortunately it seems thats their secret recipe that they won't release even bottles of it. As others have noted, their exotic meats are a bit on the pricier side and most can easily be found elsewhere, but if you're looking for the traditional meat choices, you can't go wrong, knowing you'll get something with great taste, great flavor and a quality cut. read more

Hi all, I have never written such a lousy review,but this place honestly deserves it! The owners no nothing at all about this franchise they bought last year. Call me crazy,but I think they ought to have a food background of sorts??To say they are over priced is an understatement. My biggest question...where are they buying their produce.From the big box company Sysco,I think.Awful quality.I'll drive the two extra blocks and go to the real supermarket, and so should you. read more

The best stop for pre-marinaded meats and fresh deli cuts. Always delicious. I've also bought beautiful flowers that come from local farms here. The staff is so friendly and warm. I once misplaced my debit card and called back to see if I could have left it there. The girl was SO helpful she took the problem on as her own. Hard workers are hard to come by and this place is full of them, therefore their products speak for themselves. read more

Just freaking awesome. Sandwiches are great. Steak sandwich by far the best. Rubin is good, but unless you are going to eat it there, will get a little soggy by the time you get it home. People are supper nice. Choices of meat are off the wall. great quality. Pricy, but you get what you pay for. read more

Long time regular customer. Best place to get meat hands down but it's gotten pricier. Prices have gone up on their famous steak tips. Now they offer the shoulder tips for what probably was the price of the original (sirloin?) tips. Calling ahead used to save you 10% on sandwiches, now just 5%. Prepared foods often good but have gotten some spoiled stuff which I mentioned one time and they refunded. But after it happened a second time I just decided to stay away. read more

Big shout out to Avon Prime Meats (APM) for being so accommodating to a last minute catering order. Our daughter's wedding was being held in Avon this past weekend and we were not familiar with the area and decided to provide light lunch for the bridal party prior to the ceremony. After trying another large establishment nearby with less than stellar response, we were blown away by how receptive the staff was @ Avon Prime Meats to our needs. We ordered wraps and they were terrific and would HIGHLY recommend APM for their quality food and more importantly their excellent customer service. Can't thank you enough. read more

While I cannot rate their products, I can attest to their atrocious customer service. I walked in today because I was local hoping to pick up something for dinner, I was the only customer in at the time and noticed quite a few staff. I am mediately Surveyed the meat case. I was not greeted by anyone! I , looked, tried to find somebody to answer a couple of questions I had, still nobody was to be found to assist me. At their prices their customer service should be stellar. I then turned around and walked out. I am sticking with halls in West Hartford, great customer service, great meat and fish and a terrific experience all around. read more

Just moved to the area and needed to source some unusual meats. Not only were they able to order for us but customer service was delightful, Matt, the manager was especially helpful. Fun interesting product. Great little store. read more

Really appreciate the small boutique food store. The best meats around. Grass feed & great marinated items. We can count on the quality when we shop at Avon Meats. Dating myself to say as this reminds me of how food shopping used to be growing up. Everyone very friendly they works there. read more

Very friendly and helpful staff; they are always in a great mood and seem to enjoy their jobs and the comraderie (unusual in this day and age). I have never had an unusual request, so I can't speak to their butchering abilities, but I can say that the meats and sandwiches are excellent. My husband cannot get enough of the mariniated sirloin tips-- they're amazing! It's very helpful that they carry a variety of cheeses, produce, bread, etc. However, as pleased as I am that they carry bread from a local bakery, I have to say that any bread I have had from that bakery (3 types from 3 different shops including Meat House) has been bland and dry, almost stale tasting. If I could give the owners one recommendation, it would be to find another bread supplier. It's the only reason I gave them 4 instead of 5 stars. read more

I enjoyed this place more several years ago when they first opened. Today I find some of the employees, especially behind the counter less than friendly or professional. The past two times I've been there, the meat in my steak tip sandwich was not properly cooked, basically raw pieces of meat. The person serving me was quick to tell me I would have to wait because other people were ahead of me, yet there was no one in the store and I didn't do or say anything that would have required this statement. While I was patiently waiting I could over hear the two guys saying how "people just need to learn to wait". I will not be going back there again and wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. Disappointing how these places start off the right way then get lazy. read more

Generally, this is a nice local market. I support local buying because I don't want these stores to cease to exist. BUT, for spectacular, nothing beats their Berkshire pork, prime meats, in-house roast beef for sandwiches, specialties from Noujaim's deli, milk and cream (yummy) from a local dairy, and assorted goodies that one can't get anywhere else. We NEED this store, all you foodies out there, so support it, please. read more

I go back time and again for the cranberry, walnut chicken salad. The shepherd's pie is also a favorite. Tried the quinoa-kale patties - LOVED them, but they aren't a regular offering. I try something new every time I go in. read more