The owner has been so kind every time I walk in. He gives me samples and asks questions to get to know us better. So far I've tried the sausage and guac for humans (delish) and my furry son has loved the narrow bones and frozen raw meat topper. The vibe is like carnicerias where I grew up in LA with a butcher section and other essentials available alongside drinks. Ps the owner also caters! read more

M&M Market and Hardy's has been a true neighborhood staple for years. When we lived nearby, it was so nice to be able to walk over to the market on weekends for BBQ or sometimes just to grab a sandwich. Those visits always felt like part of the neighborhood routine. We moved away about three years ago, so it's been a while since we've been back, but I really hope they've continued to maintain their quality and keep serving the community the way they always have. If you're looking for a local Valley spot with pretty solid BBQ, this is it. There aren't a ton of options around, but Hardy's always seemed to hit the spot when the craving struck. read more

Historic landmark being around for 40 years. The BEST in la county known for its prestige quality meats. I eat here daily like I would eat at my families home. Very family owned and oriented staff. Danny has the biggest heart and makes the biggest sandwiches! read more

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Drove by this place for 30 years but in the last four weeks I've stopped by three times to get the cooked meats!! Everything is absolutely delicious, beef ribs, pork ribs, chicken, carnitas, everything is cooked perfect and tasty. They are also very nice, gave me 3 sausage to take and try. They were one of the best I've had! Happy new customer, Thank you read more

To start with, Romeo is the nicest, sweetest and most accommodating butcher out there. Quality of the meat is tip top and he will cut it and season it to your liking. Pricing is very reasonable. Add on to these things, his other offerings such as homemade tamales and salads. What a neighborhood treasure! read more

The manager, Sam treated my mother disrespectful. There was a homeless woman who cursed at her used threatening words and mentioned a racist derogatory word. The manager, Sam, stood behind disrespectful the counter & did nothing. Sam, didn't even walk my 86 year old mother to her car to make sure she was safe. I will never shop at Hardy's if they treat their customers like this. read more

Hands down the BEST butcher shop in the valley! I was tired of buying overpriced and poor quality meat at Ralph's and other big chain grocery stores. I wanted to start supporting small business and I remembered that my father used to go to Hardy's growing up (he always bought their italian sausages), so I looked it up and I was so happy to see it's still in business! I decided to go there to buy my meat for an upcoming dinner party. I stopped in to get 4 pounds of chuck roast....and all I can say is WOW! One of the best cuts of meat i've ever eaten! Romeo was at the counter and I watched him cut the piece of meat himself. He's truly a legend and takes pride in what he does and it's evident in every detail of the shop. The entire store and meat counter are super clean. The facade it hasn't really changed since the day it opened. It has a funky vintage feel that feels special in today's cookie cutter world. What can I say, I love it here! I even got a little teary eyed walking out of the place, thinking about how my father used to get great quality meat for our family here and now I am able to do the same. Support a small local business, you won't regret it! read more

been ordering from them for 20+ years n my mother before me too. the only place i oder all my cooked meats n uncooked meats from. n doesnt even need too be a holiday either. i have called nite before n next day have come in n its ready n sliced n waiting. tha read more

My go-to butcher, especially when I'm entertaining at the house. Always cut quality cuts at reasonable prices. And honestly the best sandwich in studio City! read more

Friendly, great service, and fantastic cuts of meat. The best place to buy quality meat.

Delicious! Great service and tasty sandwiches. My favorite is the tri-tip sandwich - it's so good with pickles and jalapeños! Their guacamole is also really good. read more

First time here and I will definitely be back. I ordered the bbq brisket sandwich and the meat was flavorful and tender. The BBQ sauce is a bit spicy but it has a nice kick and it goes well with the meat. The guy behind the counter was friendly and attentive. I want to try the ribs next time read more

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Update : That tomahawk steak was RIDICULOUS. It was sooo tender. So juicy. Whatever seasoning he used was so good. The fat was delicious . Absolutely mouth watering. We demolished it. It was gone in minutes. I will DEFINITELY be returning to buy all my tomahawk steaks from here . (Also the tomahawk isn't on display , you have to request it) It was Father's day we knew we wanted to buy our dad a tomahawk steak. We were planning to go to whole foods but we saw this place and decided to walk inside. We were greeted by the owner. He said the tomahawk was $18 a pound and it was 3 lbs. He cut it into 3rds for us (because it was crazy thick). He then seasoned it for us. He was so proud of his secret recipe for the spicy sausages he gave us a few samples. He said that you can't find that sausage anywhere but there because it's his very own recipe he made himself. He also stressed the point that his sausage is comprised of the finest quality meat, no nonsense no fillers. He shared with us that he has been the proud owner of that deli for 35 years. The sausage was delicious and I'm really glad we stumbled on this place read more

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Excellent service, great burger patties, links, and many more options. They have a weekend bbq menu as well. They even carry ground meats for dog food toppers and marrow bone. read more

Called to order a pork shoulder with skin. Said they'd order it for pick up and would call when ready. Never received a call back. Clearly not a serious butcher shop. read more

Funny little market on the corner of Moorpark and Coldwater. I came in wanting to try their BBQ Baby Back Ribs and was NOT disappointed. Friendly service and I was the only customer there on a weekday at 4:45pm. So nice! I got about 6 ribs and a sample of the Tri Tip and was not disappointed. I was a little skeptical about the BBQ sauce, not usually a fan of it but I tried Hardy's BBQ Sauce and i was amazed! Just a little bit oh heat and tangy-ness. I would highly recommend trying them out. Finally happy to find a local place for RIBS! read more

It's sad this place has really gone downhill. The food is gross now and it lacks any kind of love. The chicken is dry and flavorless and they try and push the preheated meat, instead of fresh from the barbecue. They think they're slick. There are so many great places to eat in the area, why give them your money. read more

Amazing sandwiches! We got the lamb, Italian sausage and brisket. All three were phenomenal. We will be back! We want to try them all.

I used to like going here. The service was usually pretty good and the quality of the meat was good. Decent sandwiches, decent BBQ. No more. I placed an order for pickup and was given a quote of $13.98 per pound. Two days later, when I went to pick it up, the price had almost tripled. When asked what was going on, the person behind the counter said that's what the price was and that's what the price he told me was (it was the same guy). Except for the fact that the price had been scribbled out and changed on their receipt... I was never told anything but the $13.98 price. My receipt (photo attached!) shows $13.98 per pound. To have the balls to lie to my face and try to make me look like an asshole when YOU CLEARLY MESSED UP is no way to run a business. Did you find out the price was wrong? Guess what? My number is on the receipt. You could have called and told me about your screw up. Hell, you could even have APOLOGIZED WHEN I CAME TO PICK IT UP AND OWNED UP TO THE MISTAKE. The guy's attitude was completely without guilt or remorse. He could give a shit. Not only am I not going there again, I'm making sure everyone I talk to knows to never go there. Absolutely abhorrent. Shameful. read more

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ILo e this place ! They have wonderful service, excellent food, and killer bbq sauce ! The place is awesome !

I really don't know what people are talking about here as I came here as Los Angeles Magazine stated it was very good. I walked in during lunch time on a week day, I asked for the pull pork and some tri tip and mind you it was 12:45 PM (lunch time). He stated he had neither so he gave me roast beef and turkey, both sliced by a machine served cold on a plate to go. I asked him I was here as LA Mag promoted him but I purchased the food and left. Almost $30.00 for cold cut sandwich meat with some sauce that tasted nothing like BBQ. Take it for what is is but when you state you have BBQ you should provide it and have it warm if not hot to your customers. read more

The owner of Hardy's Meat Market is VERY rude. He's short tempered, speaks AT you if he speaks to you at all. He ALWAYS has a BAD attitude. However, yesterday's experience was the worst. I'll never go back. I ordered a turkey for Thanksgiving. I was never told the price. When I got to the market, the staff was nice. The owner never acknowledged me. His hospitality and service is extremely bad. It's been bad, however, now it's worse. I spoke to him by name. "Romeo". His staff acknowledged that I was trying to speak to him and I clearly heard him say he was busy. It took more energy to be an "a-hole" than to just say "Hello". I know he owes me nothing more than what I purchased, which was $160 for a turkey and 3 pieces of chicken. To be so rude, that's just BAD customer service. I know people love this place and so did I. I'm not here to talk about the high prices. They're not posting prices and giving you prices making it seem as though you're getting a deal. This place has been on a decline and Romeo is just getting worse. Ok. That's my story. Good riddance!!!! read more

Service and the people here are amazing and love the staff here. However, being a former New Yorker and having a love for bodega sandwiches these that are made here are way over priced. For something that shouldn't cost more than $5-$8 I was charged $13 for a simple turkey, cheese, mustard, tomato sandwich(they actually forgot the cheese). I'm not unhappy with the people who work there but the pricing is ridiculously high for such a simple sandwich that costs so much. read more

Great customer service. Met Romeo himself. Great story, lots of hard work, and dedication to his craft and the community. He gave me a lot of his bbq meats for only $25, and I bought $25 worth of beef bones for bone broth. I also appreciated that he didn't push me on getting the potato salad because I was on a diet, and just let me get regular good ol corn. All these are small kind gestures, but it means so much. Thanks , Romeo! Will be back. read more

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I lovvvvvvve Hardy's meat market. Don Romeo is super nice and when we walked in he told us what his favorites were. We ordered the brisket sandwich and it was sooooo good. He also offered some chicken sandwich sausages which were very tasty. I can't wait to go back. Thankfully, there is tons of parking here too. Don Romeo has been around for the late 1970's and I can see why. read more

The best place ever. Romeo is the nicest guy and clearly cares about QUALITY and incredible customer service. The place has some cool history which is also cool. Great food, great meat, amazing sandwiches, and just a 10 out of 10 experience for us everytime. read more

Hardy's Meat Market is a cute counter (but separate business) in a small grocery store. I discovered it by way of our dog trainer to find high value treats our doggo loves. Service is top notch; the team was efficient, friendly, polite. They even offered to help me carry the two big bags of loot to my car! They were bulky but not unmanageable. How considerate is that? I purchased a big bag of marrow bone ($3.49/lb; local Ralph's sells it at 3.99$/lb but frequently out of stock) and frozen chicken blocks (broth + meat); 1.79$/lb). Another plus of this store is that everything is well labeled in terms of price, so it doesn't leave you in a dark hole when you're making choices. There's a small attached parking lot which hand plentiful parking. read more

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Really nice people working there. They didn't have pork shoulder but they suggested pork loin, which I'm excited to use for bulgogi. There's a good selection of grocery items like cookies, tinned fish, chips, and ice cream novelties. read more

Romeo is a Valley Legend. I look forward to weekends when the smell of perfectly smoked meat permeates the air of Studio City. The beef ribs are the thing to get here, but Romeo - who has been at this location for 24 years, and smoking meat for 37 - will let you know what the best cuts are for the day. He has a good team, and they're helpful and prompt. Sometimes there's a line; sometimes there's not. The one thing you must factor in is that you're paying for Hardy's ONLY, eg don't try to grab a beer, some veggies, and pay for it all at the front - Hardy's/Romeo has a separate register inside. Great neighborhood gem and it's awesome to support local. read more

Love the Hardy's in Burbank but this one is kinda bunk. First of all. My dad put an order in for a whole Turkey to be picked up today. He called yesterday and the dude took down his info and i guess just didn't put one on hold? Because i came today to pick it up and the guy has zero idea of what I'm talking about. Ummmmm.......he says he can get me one tomorrow tho. I'm like yea ok but i need it for tomorrow soooo not gonna work? Got something else instead which was a rack of lamb. And i realized it's wrapped in a very similar brand....Kirkland? Kind of odd to see a Costco brand in the butcher case but ok? It's time to pay abs i have to pay for my drink separately? What kind of market is that? Idk. All of it rubbed me the wrong way and everyone seemed lazy. read more

For whatever reason Ralphs meat department went down years ago -- all Ralphs markets and Vons as well. Always blood in the packaging indicating old meats and far too many times I had to return the meat because it was brown and old on the other side once I got it home. I went to Hardys Meats and the quality of meat is terrific. True, it's more expensive but it's worth enjoying a great steak. The ground beef and ground turkey is freshly ground. Whenever I make hamburgers for a bbq everyone wants to know what I seasoned it with - nothing is my reply, it's fresh and makes all the difference. Sandwiches great, deli prepared chickens, ribs and turkey great. Romeo is such a nice man, family run business. And the best salsa in town - homemade. Run to this place. read more

Love this place! We stop by often to get their BBQ tri tip. So good, consistently good which is even better. All the prices are so reasonable for the value that you get. I also loooove their BBQ sauce and buy it by the bottle. read more

Hidden gem. They always have what we need and the guys are always helpful. Prices are better good. Would recommend. read more

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Ask for a pound, you'll get a pound and a quarter, ask for two pounds, you'll get two and half, etc. Somehow he always sells you more than you want or need. It's not a thumb on the scale, but close. read more

I always get my brisket and ribs from the spot. It is a small butcher inside of a convenience store, but locals know how good these places. They have their own corner in the store and their meat is always high-quality, also their staff is very friendly to make sure you get everything you need and answering any questions if you're not a barbecue expert. read more

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Some of the best hot sandwiches in the valley that I know of, I've had the turkey, brisket, tri tip, and lamb so far and they've all been excellent. I've gone probably at least 20 times so far and every time the staff is always friendly and appreciative. read more

Nice little market with a butcher shop built-in. The entire experience is closer to a Mexican market so expect that going in. It's good, but far from great. The prices are slightly low for this area, but higher than compared to Mexican/Latino markets. The market side has a little of everything. The BBQ is a separate, so see the reviews at https://www.yelp.com/biz/hardys-best-bbq-los-angeles. The 3 big questions: ================ Parking lot? Yes. Easy? Yes. Beer? Yes. read more

I wish I could give this place 6 stars, because this place really does dial it up to 11. Hardys best BBQ is an add on to Hardys Meat Market. On Saturday and Sunday afternoons they roll out a massive grill and cook up the best BBQ Beef ribs in Los Angeles that I've had. And I've had plenty. Baby Blues, Phillips, Bludso's, Lucille's, all pale in comparison. I came early on a Sunday afternoon to try the ribs as I had seen the smoker outside for almost a year. When we got there they didn't have anything cooked fresh from that day, as we were early. (Fresh food is ready at 2PM) But they did have some leftovers from the day before which when I had a bite I nearly cried. And this had sat under a heat lamp for almost a day. I was so impressed I came back again that night to try some fresh ribs, and thank God I did, because my life has forever been changed for the better. While waiting in line two other people standing next to me expressed the same sentiment. Frankly, I'm was a little unsure I wanted to actually write this review, because I don't want my new favorite place to become hip or trendy, but at the same time I want the world to know how amazing these guys are. Romeo, has been cooking here since 1985 and he is a true master of meats. If this BBQ was sold in a Hollywood restaurant you could charge three times as much for it and people would still consider it an amazing deal. Simply put, the BBQ you can get from them on the weekends is the BEST BBQ Beef ribs in LA, and it's only a bonus that it is incredibly cheap to boot. read more

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Heard about their weekend BBQ menu. So I came here on a Saturday and decided to get their BBQ plate for $17. This includes a choice of 2 meats and 2 sides. I ordered the brisket and trip tip along with the cole slaw and potato salad. I noticed that they used a deli slicer on the tri-tip and thick cut brisket pieces. When I picked it up, it was pretty heavy. This meal can easily food 2 people because I had half for lunch and the other half for dinner. The meats had a nice smoke flavor to it, but when I bit into the tri-tip, it was pretty bland. The meat was on the medium side and tender because it was sliced thinly. I can see that it will make a nice sandwich for sure. But I was disappointed that it was bland. Even thought he brisket was a thick cut, it was one of the most tender piece of brisket I've ever had. The meat just melt in your mouth. I didn't taste any seasoning on it, but the fat did add a little flavor to it. I had to douce both meats with the BBQ sauce they gave me. The sauce reminded me of a Tony Roma's sauce. Vinegary and a little sweet with a small kick. I kind of liked the taste of it, but it did give me diarrhea and I spent my Saturday on the toilet. I don't know what spices they used, but something in there caused me to sit on the porcelain throne the whole night. The cole slaw was also on the bland side. I'd probably wouldn't get that again. But I really liked the potato salad. It was creamy and had a nice smooth texture to it. I didn't have a hint of vinegar or pickles at all. That's a big plus in my book. I'll probably just double up on the potato salad next time. Definitely recommend this place to anyone who is a BBQ nut. read more

Simply stated...Romeo is the best in town!! Their sausages are made in-house and they're fantastic. I've served them at parties and had a room full of guests come up to me one by one to ask where I got them. All their tender, flavorful beef is sourced from one farm in Colorado. And seriously, the most succulent, fork-tender filet you could ever make. Their pork ribs and Boston Butt Roast are amazing. We just smoked three Boston Butts last weekend, and they were perfect!! Quick note: Romeo is not cheap, but his prices are fair. The filet rivals Whole Foods in cost, but blows the doors off WF for quality and flavor (YES...exceeds WF quality by a large margin!!). Plus, Romeo and his family (yes, family run business) are so kind, friendly, and accommodating...customer service and a friendly, neighborhood atmosphere are key here!! So you get the best quality meats and the best experience from one of LA's last, old fashioned neighborhood family butchers!! For my money, Romeo's Hardy Market is my first and only choice for meat!! read more