I had done my research, and read that while in Cincinnati, try some Goetta. It's unique to the area, and sounded like it was something I would like. I ordered a Goetta egg and cheese sandwich. It was only like $6.00. Took about 5 minutes to make. I ate it right there on the counter in the shop. How was it? BOMB! This sandwich was great! Nice soft, yet sturdy bun, a fried egg, slice of cheese, and a nice square patty of Goetta. It was piping hot, and I enjoyed every bite. The Goetta was meaty, crumbly, and had a great flavor and texture! If I was not eating elsewhere in the market, I could have easily put down another sandwich, or two! One of the best breakfast sandwiches I can recall ever having! Will definitely come back if I am ever near Cincinnati again. read more

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Eckerlin Meats is a family-owned butcher shop in Findlay Market. I built my own sandwich for just $7 and they really don't skimp on the toppings. Such a great spot to grab lunch, get your money's worth, and walk around the market after. Definitely recommend checking them out. The service was okay nothing that stood out to me. read more

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My wife and I were in Cincinnati for a long weekend and I had to try a goetta sandwich, since it is a Cincinnati "Thing" This is just outside the Findley Market and the staff was super nice. There were lots of tickets, but my breakfast sandwich came within 7 minutes or so. We took it outside to eat at one of the tables and the goetta is kind of a fried grain/meat patty with a perfect egg on top and cheese and the bun was perfect for it. Nice and hot and not too expensive, I would totally recommend this place for someone to try goetta for the first time and all the clientele had smiles on their faces. There is also a cool Reds mascot statue on a bench that makes for a good picture. Good stuff, try it for sure! read more

Eckerlin's Meats - Goetta, egg and cheese. Awesome - Meat Shops Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Oh how I love this place! The selection is insanely great! The service is always top notch! Everything from prime cuts, sausages, pinwheels, it's all amazing! Whether you want to spend a little or a lot- they got you! read more

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We swung by Eckerlin's Meats as one of our stops for our brunch tour with Riverside Food Tours. We have been to Findlay Market many times over the years but had never checked them out so this was a real treat! We arrived around 1pm on a Saturday and they were hopping! Luckily, we didn't have to wait since they were all ready for us when we arrived. We had their goetta, egg, and cheese sandwich, which was really good. There weren't any tables so we stood to the side to eat our sandwiches, but right outside there were plenty of tables in the market so that would be a good place to sit down and enjoy your food. Next time we go to Findlay Market, we'll be sure to stop by and try some other tasty treats! read more

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Eckerlin's Meat has their own butcher shop and deli right next store. Meats look fresh and marbling. Waygu price is good. Deli part is clean and staffs are friend. We ordered a few a la cart goetta and hot polish sausage as a taster. Very flavorful. We all love it! read more

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The goetta breakfast sandwich is insaneeeeeeeeeeeee. That's all that needs to be said read more

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We stayed right across from Eckerlin's when we were in town and were so excited to be this close to a deli. Little did we know it's the best deli in the city and had to make multiple stops (daily) during our short stay. Staff is very friendly and the overall vibe is small town deli. Big city flavor is hiding behind the look because their sandwiches of any variety are to die for. Breakfast lunch or dinner you can't go wrong. For breakfast I would recommend the sausage (or goetta) egg and cheese sammy, a pastrami sandwich for lunch, and cap a long day off with the wagyu burger. Three meals a day here is guaranteed to put a smile on your face. read more

Can you give 6 stars? Relocated into a long term temporary location, Eckerlin's is still the best. It may even be better because of a larger sitting area. The old style butcher offers an array of delicious options. The Goetta, Egg and Cheese sandwich is AMAZING! The staff is helpful and friendly. read more

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Horrific food safety practices. Witnessed employee rub nose and handle raw chicken with bare hands.

As a longtime haggis fan, this was my first time trying goetta. I am now a goetta convert. It's super flavorful and holds together with the oats just enough to be a satisfying bite. I'm not much of a breakfast sandwich connoisseur so I can't comment on the rest of the sandwich other than to say they fry a real egg. read more

I had the pastrami sandwich. It tasted good. The pastrami was very tasty, which was good because there was little of it, and when the sandwich was it on loaf bread with mustard $14 was strong. Get it if you are a big fan of the pastrami but bring your wallet and request double meat. read more

Goetta egg and cheese sandwich was good Also got some stuffed chicken breasts and those were good as well. Looking forward to going back and trying more. read more

Game changer butcher shop and hot sandwiches food menu. TRY ONCE and I guarantee you will be instantly hooked. read more

Eckerlin's Meats - Always back for more. - Meat Shops Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Great local meat shop where you can also get a hot meal. My sister told me to go to Eckerlin's Meats for breakfast and get the goetta. When my sister makes such a specific recommendation, I do what she says. We wandered around Findlay Market only to find out that Eckerlin's had moved out of the actual market and across the street (to a bigger store). We got there around 9am on a Saturday, and we were able to order almost right away. We ordered a goetta, egg and cheese sandwich and a bratwurst. You order at the counter, but the food is served out of a window in the walkway between the meat shop and the bar in back. Our food took about 10 minutes, and it was wrapped up so we could take it to go or eat in. There are seats in the bar (kids are allowed) and a few tables on the street in front. The goetta is softer than I expected but nicely seasoned. I enjoyed it. The kids liked their sausage sandwich. My sister ended up joining us a bit later, and I went back to the meat shop to order her sandwich. At that point, the store was full of customers ordering food for the long weekend. I think I waited over 20 minutes to order, but the food came out in less than 10 minutes. Definitely try to get there early on the weekend to avoid the crowd, but do go! read more

Eckerlin Meats at Findlay Market is the perfect stop for a hearty breakfast. Their sandwiches are stacked and satisfying -- such a great way to get the day started. The line can be long, but it gives you time to browse the meat counter and wish you could take a ribeye home. Friendly, classic market vibe and quality that shows why they've been around so long. A must if you're wandering Findlay in the morning. read more

Came here to get some Goetta to bring home on the plane. Also decided to get their Goetta egg and cheese sandwiches. Their sandwiches was delicious. Sadly, I live out of state so it'll be a while before I can get another one of those. This is such a great place to get meat or bones or even grab some lunch. It has been a while since I've been to Cincinnati, but this is definitely a must stop if you live there or are visiting. The staff are friendly and will be happy to answer any questions that you may have. read more

I couldn't be happier with the quality of service and the quality of beef. Top Notch Butchers, enough said!!!

A real simple review for a real simple sausage, egg and cheese breakfast sandwich. It's delicious. Stop by and try one the next time you're visiting Findlay Market. The end. read more

Eckerlin's Meats - Sausage egg n cheese sandwich - Meat Shops Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I still daydream about the goetta, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich. S-tier magic. A fresh bun upon which a generous, 1/4"+ slice of goetta, perfectly cooked, resides along with an egg of perfect running runniness and cheese of perfect meltiness. I unfortunately can't speak to any of the other offerings here, but do yourself a favor and come here for breakfast. read more

Friendly neighborhood joint, great selection of food and super fast service. Love this place. Great Vibe.

Great sandwiches!! Love the breakfast sandwiches, chicken sandwiches also very good. A fun place to take family visiting. This and the arepa place are the best food at Findlay market. The butcher at Eckerlins is great as well. read more

First time in Cinci, so of course had to check out the iconic Goetta! I went for the sandwich, and my wife got the bacon sandwich and also some fries for the little guy. Goetta sandwich was amazing, fresh soft bun and all. She enjoyed the thick bacon sandwich and we all liked the seasoned fries. Of course I bought about 8 slices of Goetta to bring back home too- it's almost gone and I'm panicking! I've been around Scottish food for my whole life, and Goetta gives haggis vibes but is much easier to eat often, especially for breakfast, or lunch or dinner! Lol Service was friendly and helpful to us Cinci rookies too! read more

Eckerlin's Meats - Goetta !!! So good - Meat Shops Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

I ordered the egg, cheese, and goetta sandwich. It was quick, affordable, and good. Service was friendly, interior was relatively clean considering it was raining. read more

Best sandwich in Cincinnati by far the Waygu pastrami's thought still makes my mouth water. Back bar service is great so you avoid the lines out front, read more

Their pepper goetta is the absolute best goetta ever. Their recipe is truly superior. Everyone in the store is nice and helpful. They have a wide selection of meats. There is a bar in the back you can order food and get some drinks. The front can be a little chaotic on busy days but they manage the crowds well. read more

First meal in Cincinnati and we are IN LOVE! We went to Findlay Market for lunch today in search of some goetta, and the good folks at the information booth there (lovely people) recommended Eckerlin's, so off we went. It's across the street and you walk into a market filled with meat and absolute salt of the earth people working behind the counter. You order in the front and then mosey your way to the back where there is plenty of seating and a bar, where we got a couple of local beers (Cincy Light!) and had a lovely conversation with a table next to us. The goetta is phenomenal! We got a single slice of it as well as the famed egg and cheese sandwich. The meal itself is so good in its simplicity and we have such an appreciation for the level of saltiness, which was perfect (thank you for not being afraid to use salt!). The sandwich was 5/5: the texture of the meat paired well with the softness of the egg and the bread component was sturdy. Our daughter was very happy with her hot dog as well. What an absolutely wonderful place with good food and good service. We love it so much that we went back to the Findlay Market people to tell them how wonderful of an experience we had, and then we ended up chatting with them for a while and got a couple more recommendations for the city. Anyway, if this is Cincinnati, then we are here for it! Couldn't recommend Eckerlin's more enthusiastically. read more

A Cincinnati institution, Eckerlin's really shines in its renovated space. Experienced, friendly staff. Excellent fresh meat and poultry; their sausages and bacon are first rate. And you gotta try the goetta. Findlay Market. Eckerlin's. You can't lose. Can be quite busy on Saturday mornings. read more

Can't believe it took me so long to get to Eckerlin's Meats! I have lived in Cincy for 8 years and only went in for the first time today. The space is really neat. There is a meat counter, a fridge with cold products, and a menu hanging on the back wall for hot food you can order. You pick up your food down a back hallway and through a window. It's pretty neat. I went in to the shop because I was walking by around lunch time and saw they had a Lent Lunch Special-- fried fish sandwich for $8. Turns out, it's actually 2 sandwiches! An amazing deal. I also got a bag of homemade BBQ pork cracklings. The food was all great! The sandwich was perfect and the cracklings were some of the best I ever had. I am actually snacking on them as I write this. I wish I would've gotten more. I also snagged a few sausages to make for dinner this week-- Cincinnati Chili and Who Dey flavored. Parking wasn't bad as there is plenty on the street and it's really cheap. The staff were super welcoming and friendly. 10/10 will be back. I want to try some of their breakfast sandwiches! read more

Eckerlin's Meats - Meat Shops Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

This is one I've really been wanting to hit. As much as I like making breakfast at home on the weekends, a friend posted a while back about the Eckerlin breakfast Goetta sandwich, and I've been craving it since. If you don't know Eckerlin Meats at Findlay Market, please do yourself a favor and get there. Known for their meats- steaks, bacon, homemade sausages and anything else you can imagine, but especially their house goetta. They have been doing their thing at Findlay Market since the doors opened in 1855, and you can find 6th generation family working hard to deliver the same quality meats they have been known for those 166 years! They also have a small corner set aside for a flat top griddle, and that's where this amazing goetta, egg and cheese sandwich was born. The hype is real, the sandwich is worth it, even when you factor in the exciting challenge of parking at Findlay Market on a sunny weekend day. (Pro tip: patience) As an extra bonus, you can get some of their wonderful bacon and goetta to go while you wait! read more

Eckerlin's Meats - Meat Shops Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

Nice variety of meat. We stopped here for lunch while we were visiting the market from out of town. I ordered a steak burger with bacon. It was perfect for me, but for my husband who is twice my size, he needed more. The burger patty seemed a little bit dry, but the flavor was good. read more

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This place is just fire. Their breakfast sandwiches are the best kept secret, seriously a must try. I ordered a bacon, egg, and cheese with goetta and OH MY GOD!!!! I've also purchased their meat before. The who deys are amazing, the service is fantastic and they have really good quality meat. I love this place! read more

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Best butcher shop in Cincy as far as I'm concerned. They have a wonderful selection of beef (including Wagyu), chicken, and pork. Their store-made sausages and Cincinnati specialty goetta are top notch in quality and flavor. They also offer a variety of sandwiches-to-go for lunch. Customer service is always spot on. read more

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I have trouble getting waited on at the deli the last 2 times I left the store without anything.

Hands down the best customer service! The larger space in their original location is more modern yet holds true to their longstanding traditions. All the meats are superb with the goetta being the best I have ever had! I visit Cincinnati a couple times a year and always get a goetta, egg and cheese sandwich while I order product to be shipped home to Florida! You all are the best!! read more

German market has been here for 150 years. The custom made sandwiches look wonderful. Shared pastrami sandwich with water for six dollars can't beat it. The pastrami is warm the brown bread is soft & fresh. There was enough to share. read more

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Recommended to come here to try the Goetta breakfast sandwich. It was very delicious at this butcher shop. As per the guys, the goetta is made fresh daily and in house! 3.50 for goetta egg and cheese (american/swiss/cheddar) sandwich. Maybe a 5-10 minute wait while the chef cooked it up. Located in the back of Findlay Market, this place is packed with locals coming in and out ordering the various delicious raw meats. Hundreds of people came in and out during the 30 minutes I sat outside. Super friendly and helpful staff. If you're here to try the famous Goetta, this is a great choice. I tried the goetta at Great American Ballpark and it is definitely a lot better here at Eckerlin's Meats! read more

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The guy that owns this place now is the sixth generation owner! This place has so much history and the staff members were super nice. Clearly doing something right because they've been around since Findlay Market first opened! We came here on the Findlay market food tour and got to hear Josh talk about the history of the shop and what they do and sell. The Goetta was soooooo goooodddd. Way better than the goetta that we had for breakfast at the taste of Belgium restaurant isn't he morning. They also don't use "mystery meat" for it but they use pork shoulder and beef. So it tasted really good. A must get here! Highly recommend! read more

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Only butcher shop I buy my meat at. Their ground wagyu is local (procured from Sakura Wagyu farms in Columbus Ohio) it's the best burger out there! The Wagyu steaks are the best marbled steaks you can find at a butcher shop as well. They are an old school butcher shop that actually stocks locally sourced great quality meat and will cut to order. The butchers are friendly and knowledgeable and can answer any meat questions you may have. Beat butcher shop in Cincinnati hands down. read more

Eckerlin's Meats - Local Sakura Wagyu Farms strip loin - Meat Shops Near Me - Cincinnati, Ohio

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Cincinnati is know as the birthplace of some yummy foods like Skyline Chili, LaRosa's pizza, Grippo's chips, Graeter's ice cream, and more. Another Cincy food staple that you can find right here at Eckerlin's Meats is goetta. I've had a lot of goetta in Cincinnati and I think Eckerlin's Meats has the best. What is goetta? Well, I don't want to describe it and ruin it for you because it tastes waaaaay better than it sounds. As a visitor to Cincy, you'll more than likely go to the Findlay Market, so stop by Eckerlin's Meats and try an egg, cheese, and goetta sandwich. It's cheap and delicious. If you live in Cincy, I'd recommend meat shopping here sometime. Everyone that works there is friendly, and they have an awesome meat selection. read more

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