I would give these peeps 5+, except for one thing, they're tough to give money to! Let me…read moreexplain... we live about 90 miles from S&S, which used to be "J&R Natural Meat and Sausage." Whenever we've historically been in (Paso) town, we try to stock up on their cheddar-jalapeno pork sausage. Folks, the sausage is just fantastic after cooked over an open flame/coal fire. We also relied heavily on J&R Natural Meat and Sausage customer service to resupply us via overnight mail. We did these methods of resupply for years and never had a problem. Then Sinton & Sons took over. We ran out of our supply of cheddar-jalapeno sausage, and I called S&S up. I was assured that the same recipe was being performed for the sausage and that mail order would continue to NOT be an issue under the new ownership. I ordered a small batch of about 5-6 packets, just in case quality had dropped. Days went by and I saw my payment method had not been charged... I called back. Whoops, sorry, we found the order request, it will be handled ASAP I was told. Days pass, no charge. Another call. Whoops! We're NOW out of shipping boxes! We've got the order, and as soon as the boxes come, it will go out ASAP! Days pass, no charge, no box of sausages. Luck would have it we needed to make a trip to Paso anyway, so off to S&S Wifey and I went. Ambiance: I was a little worried when I saw the "J&R Natural Meat and Sausage" was still up outside, and a temporary banner for Sinton & Sons was above the door..... we went inside and found stocked meat cabinets, although a few less choices than before when it was J&R's. But then we found our go-to cheddar-jalapeno and bought some to-go. I've subsequently cooked a couple of them up and the good news is that the sausage is still on-point! We bought a fabulous tri-tip as well, and all the supplies from S&S cooked up nicely and tasted great! I'm hopeful they'll square away their over the phone/remote customer service corrected so we can give them money for more good stuff soon!

Good selection of meats. Bought one of the best ribeyes I've had in a long time. Great staff tooread more

I signed up for the Cal Poly Meats texts, which usually come out every Wednesday or Thursday in…read moretime for their Thursday - Friday (12 pm - 5 pm) and Saturday (10 am - 2 pm) opening hours. I learned to check the website for current availability and prices before getting too excited about a particular cut or item, as they sell out of some items very quickly. Also, to avoid any sticker shock of higher-priced meats (well worth the cost if in your budget, IMO). I love the scenic drive alongside the morros and the olive trees out front (off the main campus)--plenty of parking. Friendly students greet you and are there to answer questions. There is usually an assortment of items on the front table (such as any produce in stock, flowers, etc), then make a right into the cooler room, where you'll find the refrigerated and frozen meats, cheeses, and eggs, as well as jams, chocolate bars, and some cute merch. They have little shopping baskets to carry your haul. We have really enjoyed their frozen chicken wings, all the steaks, the pork chops and loin, sausages, and ohhhh, the bacon (plain, flavored, and ends). On a trip in late April, the eggs were $5.75/dozen, which I thought was a good price for the bounty of happy hens and quality, fresh eggs. Meat prices vary and are mostly priced by the pound. On this trip, the fresh top sirloin was $13/pound and a gorgeous cut with just the right amount of marbling. Fresh pork loin chops were $7.00/pound, with a small fat cap. The tri-tip is usually a little higher than Ralph's but there is a difference that may make it worthwhile if it fits in your budget. Sometimes the frozen items of the same meat are a little less per pound than the fresh. The Swiss sausages were $10.50 and Bratwurst were $10 per pound (four sausages per pound). We also love their real beef snack sticks ($8, and no weird ingredients). I also indulged in the beautiful flower bouquet, $16 -- which are still as fresh as can be four days after purchase. They also have a rewards program, so you can get a "VIP discount" of 15% after three visits, among other rewards. Look for sales of items on their website (for example, last weekend the chicken wings were 10% off). Yay, go Mustangs! We've been trying to buy from local farms, and this is a great option for SLO County.

After three visits to Cal Poly Meats and having tried their bacon, Italian sausage, ribeye steak,…read moreeggs, cheese and chocolate, my wife and I are big fans. On every visit, we were pleasantly greeted by students working there and found a great selection of products. Tomorrow I will be having their chorizo for breakfast and I am sure that it will be delicious. We will definitely be back on our many trips to Cambria.

During our too brief visit to SLO and the airport, we had so much food, it was almost justified by…read morethe hours we pulled. During that time, we paid two visits to Old SLO BBQ as newbs. After one fail, my work partner finally got to sink her teeth into the linguica sandwich hot from the grill on our last day. She generously let me try it because the sausage blew her mind! And then I also committed mental suicide and tried it. Wow!! We were so moved by our taste experience, we called the counter staff back to ask them if they sold it outside of the bread. He was totally helpful and directed us to these lovely people just 2 miles from the airport. That parking lot is tiny so I'd hunt for a street spot if I were driving an SUV again the next time. I'm tickled so many Yelpers loved the door and their logo sign. I thought the chalkboard was cooler so I begged my pal to send me her pic (below). The kid manning the counter was totally patient and sweet. I thought the guy in front of us was prepping to stay for the long haul with all the assinine questions but that didn't phase this employee at all. Sadly, they were all out of chorizo :( but we gladly picked up two 1.5# fresh from the freezer each. I had a 5 hour drive home and had to refreeze when I got home. The sausages are larger than they look in the picture. They're approaching 1/2 lb for each link. I'm *truly* looking forward to enjoying them. :) :) :) We're SO coming back!!! They talked up their website, but I noticed just now they are all out of stock online of the amazing Portuguese sausage.

Visiting SLO and this has always been a stop when we are here. Unfortunately times change and…read morethings evolve and I learned that the Cattaneo family has sold out their business. Their jerky is still made in small batches but we weren't able to visit the factory/store located on Caudill Street. Through a few reviews on Yelp, I learned that they are selling in the local Foods 4 Less and I also know from the past that Sandy's liquor store also sold it so we initially stopped there but the selection was not what we wanted and they only had a few bags. Ended up following the advice and stopping at Foods 4 Less to purchase bags of original jerky. Ok, so here is the other thing...you used to pay $19.99 for a pound and today it's $19.99 for 8 oz so again, times are changing. A quick open of the package and a taste...it's the same as I remember.

I don't write Yelp reviews often, but Caldera Meats earned this one…read more I ordered a box for myself and then ended up shipping a few to friends in LA and Phoenix because I wanted them to understand what I meant when I said "good meat." Not fancy marketing good. Not boutique pricing theater. Just genuinely excellent and honest product. The quality is outstanding across the board, but the beef is the real tell. The flavor actually comes through. You can taste how the animals were raised. It's clean, rich, and honest in a way that grocery store beef just isn't, even at the higher end. Steaks cook beautifully (please temper them properly ). Ground beef has structure and depth instead of that ubiquitous, sloppy gray taste you are used to. Everything arrived exactly as it should. Well packed, still frozen, zero drama, and earnestly branded. My friends were delighted with the same experience in LA and Phoenix. Which matters. Shipping meat is one of those things where you immediately know if a company actually knows what they're doing. It feels good to support this kind of operation. Local ranches. Real people. A supply chain that's short enough to trust. You're not just buying protein. You're putting your dollars towards a way of doing things that should still exist, but is remarkably hard to find.

Got their meat delivery for most of year. Despite that we kept it frozen and used almost all of it…read morewithin the two months between deliveries, most of it tasted old and musty after cooking. Pretty garbage cuts as well for what we were paying, between $15-20 a pound. A third to a half of the order would always be ground meat. Almost all the steaks were an inch or less thin. I was excited to get meat with sourcing I could trust, but I don't know what could be going on that the meat is arriving already old. I contacted them hoping to cancel, sent four emails, called them, all went completely unanswered. Eventually I found the teeny tiny "cancel" link on the website. Goodbye!

After a ton of research I chose Larder as my meat delivery service. I just had one question I…read moreneeded answered before ordering. For the last 5 days I've been trying to contact them. They don't respond to email, and they don't answer their phone. I refuse to leave a phone message with a company that can't even respond to emails. Obviously, it would be a waste of time. Why in the world would anyone want to do high dollar subscription business with a company that is so inept at basic communication?

The place is never open. Have been driving by every day for the last two weeks and the gate is…read morealways closed.

Amazing sausage !! Always fresh and flavorful. A must for any family get together or BBQ !!read more

We love SLO Veg! We have ordered their fruit & veggie itty bitty produce box weekly for 6+ years…read more We love getting quality, local, organic produce! It's so fresh, lasts significantly longer than produce purchased at the grocery store, and by eating with the seasons, we are getting a healthy variety of nutrients! We also love that we are getting our food from awesome local farmers and saving all the resources that transporting produce long distance requires. Picking up our weekly box is easy at a convenient local location. We also really love that they've more recently added a substantial amount of additional local market items to add to the weekly delivery of desired! We now get great sourdough bread, delicious baked goodies (like cinnamon rolls!), extra herbs or berries, and fun cheeses. There's also seafood and many other items available. And guess what?? We actually save money on produce. It's not more expensive to eat local organic foods. Highly recommend!!

SLO Veg offers a fantastic service for anyone in SLO looking to enjoy fresh, organic produce. Their…read morehome-delivered veggie boxes are a wonderful way to support local farmers and eat healthy without the hassle of a store. Actually, quality kind of spoils you to never want to shop in the supermarket again. My family has even learned to "almost like" kale! What a time saver. It's the best thing I have done foodwise in a long time! Thank you SLO Veg. Margaret from AG

I was really looking forward to returning because my previous experiences here were excellent,…read moreespecially the tri-tip and ribs. This time, I ordered a half pound of sliced tri-tip and requested it rare, along with a half rack of baby back ribs. Unfortunately, the tri-tip was not rare when I got it, and it was sliced thinner than I expected. The flavor also wasn't nearly as good as I remembered from previous visits. At about $12 for half a pound, I was disappointed by the quality. I also ordered a half rack of baby back ribs for around $16. While they were okay initially, they didn't seem as flavorful or tender as the ribs I had enjoyed here before. The leftovers I reheated the next day were particularly disappointing and not very enjoyable. In the past the ribs were great reheated. I may have caught them on an off day, but this visit was a noticeable step down from my previous experiences. Given the prices and the excellent food I've had here in the past, I left feeling disappointed and hoping this was just an isolated experience.

What a friendly place! Our corgi "Jeffrey" was greeted with a treat and loads of attention. So we…read moreknew this "mom and pop" deli was a good choice! Our recommended hot pastrami on french roll was fresh and tasty. The staff was so welcoming and homegrown. We'll back soon!