"I like to do just like the rest, I like my sugar sweet But…read moreguarding fumes and making haste It ain't my cup of meat" (Bob Dylan) If a big cup of meat is your cup of tea, you'll be very happy at the Newington Meat Center. Conveniently located between Route 9 and the Berlin Turnpike, they've been serving up hot dogs, sausages, deli meats and cheeses, a big selection of house-smoked meats, prepared foods, steaks, ground beef, seafood, chicken and sandwiches since 1964. They sell bundled packages of burgers, steaks, and chicken to feed an army at your next barbecue. And if you happen to be in the market for frozen cubes of goat, well, they have that too. In all seriousness, their product selection is quite impressive. We stopped by yesterday and picked up two sandwiches, a container of chili and a half sour pickle for $26. My turkey and pepper jack cheese sandwich was excellent. First of all, the amount of fresh and delicious turkey was very impressive, I mean it was really piled sky high on a soft and fresh bulkie roll. My wife's ham and cheese was an equally generous sandwich. Half a sandwich was all we needed for lunch. Oh, and that pickle was pretty darned good too. I haven't tried the chili yet, but based on the overall excellence of our experience, I'm sure it will be fantastic.

History speaks for itself. This family owned meat store has been around since 1964!! The owners are…read morevery informative,helpful and prideful. They take the time to get to know what your needs are and have value bundles for every budget. We went an ala carte and chose a selection of TBone, Chicken, Pork Chops and deli meat all cut to our preference. We saved quite a lot compared to our normal supermarket buy basically for the same quality! We will be back!

I recently was at a BBQ where Pete the butcher catered the event. The pork was excellent, putting…read moreit mildly. The pork melted in my mouth! There also was delicious roasted potatoes and saute string beans. Did I say delicious...you bet! The corn bread was top of the line. I had to have seconds and held back going for thirds. Pete caught me going for seconds on the roasted potatoes and made sure I got the crispy ones I asked for! I would highly recommend this caterer! He earned a 5 star review from this girl! I am planning on having my own pig roast event this summer. Thanks Pete the butcher! Marjie

Excellent Q. Used Pete for a Q in Narragansett, RI and not one complaint. Pig was tender and…read morejuicy, sides were delicious. Pete and crew were friendly to all guest and our four legged family member. Highly recommend.

Delicious kielbasa , better than the other stores in the area. Very reasonable prices alsoread more

Lots of polish markets in New Britain but this is the best one. I picked Kielbasi, kabanosay, hot…read moredogs and a bunch of canned goods , stuffed cabbages , pickled items and condiments. Highly recommended

I've been coming to Public Market a few times with my husband but I felt compelled to write a…read morereview after my most recent experience here! Usually I come here with my husband to get their delicious, fresh and homemade Italian bread and their fresh cuts of Italian meats and cheeses. However this time around I went without my husband to surprise him for his birthday. I am definitely not Italian in the slightest so me ordering or evening pronouncing Italian meats was definitely a challenge. Luckily ALL the workers at Public Market came to my rescue! Before ordering an antipasto I asked what they would recommend for four people to have when we go to a winery. They were so accommodating and recommended I get freshly cut Italian meats and cheeses instead of ordering an antipasto due to the small amount of people I was going to have with me. In the future I am DEFINITELY ordering one when I have a larger party. Everyone was so nice to me and excited that I was ordering my first freshly cut prosciutto and soppressata it was so sweet and I felt comfortable enough to ask questions and not feel rushed. When we ended up going to the winery the amounts of meats and cheeses I ended up getting was the PERFECT amount for four people and so delicious!! I am so impressed with this deli and I'm so happy I live only a few minutes away! My husband and I will be coming back for years to come!

Something has changed with the hamburger meat. I have been going to public market for the last…read morecouple of years, and my last batch of premade hamburgers was off. The taste was off, as well as the consistency of the meat. I don't know how to describe it but the meat came apart (after cooked). It was like old and new meat mixed together, but not mixed together well enough. My husband said something about his hamburger tasting different, and I told him I felt the same way.

I love it here. Everything is a very reasonable price and very cheap and affordable. Whenever my…read morefriend gets cucumbers and tomatoes, the time of her ordering and actually receiving it is less than 3 minutes which is very fast. D&D market is not too bright inside which is very nice.

Prepare food looks great as well as the pastries, great selection of sausages and deli meats, staff…read moreis very friendly and knowledgeable of their products. Friendly atmosphere

This is a beautiful store and is kept impeccably clean. Like I don't think I've ever seen such…read moreclean floors in a grocery store. Not to mention that all of the items are perfectly aligned. Almost a little scary lol, but very aesthetically pleasing! Stopped in to grab some quick items for lunch the next day and since it was the first time in, we decided to walk around and get a good feel of the store. The desserts counter is absolutely beautiful. We got their 3 for $12 option and my favorite had to be the cannoli tart. Love to see that they make so many things in house and I will definitely be back. The service was super friendly and we got to sit in their table area and do a dessert taste test, which was fun.

We found this gem in a visit to the area. Very impressive. Clean and organized. My daughter said…read morethat it looks like for rich people :D . I liked the butcher section, the guys behind the counter were very helpful and guided me to find certain items they did not carry. Everything looked fresh. We also got a snack for the ride home in the rotisserie section , chicken nuggets, they were big, meaty and delicious , nothing like I ever had before.

Best food, best prices... This place is awesome!!! It is small, but jam packed with goodness. I…read morehave tried 8 different prepared soups/ salads, and every one of them was delicious and worth getting again! The bread is very good ( eht, ehm.. better than the competition). The bakery selection is small, but VERY good (try the rum cake) and they have a hot bar with excellent choices.. I've had the beef and the pork stew.. both are to die for! In regards to value, the prices blow everyone away, and you can get some fantastic items I've never seen anywhere else. I'm almost reluctant to share this gem, wanting to keep it all to myself, but it's just too good not to pass on.

I still appreciate this cute little store that carries European products. Bought some really nice…read moreand fresh Portuguese rolls , Greek elderberry syrup and a nice smoked Romanian salami. Service is friendly and efficient.

Me and my family moved into the Newington area right around 2018/2019. Discovered this place in the…read moremiddle of Covid as my family is made up of European immigrants. My mom walked in one day and spoke to the owner as she was the sweetest lady ever and super nice. My mom talked about how she immigrated and how she's been looking for a local store like this to feed her sweet tooth! (European delights and sides/snacks for when having tea/coffee) from that day on we have been considered regulars. My mom introduced my dad, then they showed me the ropes, etc. we have witnessed the change of ownership from the previous owner to the apprentice and the service has stayed just as great, nothing less expected from the amazing team. Anyways, 100/10 would recommend always as they always helps us and are always doing it with a smile.

One of the best grocery stores in Rocky Hill!!! They have a nice variety grocery items and I…read moreespecially like their sushi selection. The staff is friendly and the store is always clean and well organized. Easy stop for everyday needs and quick meals.

Love,love the meat department. Very accommodating and friendly. They do not rush you and make sure…read moreyou get exactly what you want. Produce and deliver are also very friendly and will share recipes if you ask! The check out clerks are also kind. Great place

There happened to be some school/ arts even going on that Saturday I stopped by to the farmers…read moremarket. There happened to be a bunch of info tents for local business and sports as well as Boy Scouts and other groups having fundraisers. The actual farmers market was very small sadly- two farms, a bakery stand and someone selling gems and playing guitar. The farm options met my needs and I got some goodies but was disappointed there was so little. On the bright side it was cool that I could buy some palo santo and a quartz crystal.

Tucked in to the center of a group of shops and restaurants, this farmers market is a little harder…read moreto find but is well advertised from the main streets winding around the outside of the buildings. This review is based on a visit on a Thursday afternoon; the market is open on both Thursdays (from 3pm to 6pm) and Saturdays (9am to 1pm) from mid-June through October. I was doing errands in the area and saw signs all over, so I decided to check it out. Saturdays must be the more popular and busy day, as there were only two vendors when I stopped on a Thursday. There was a local farm and a local florist. I thought that maybe I had missed it as there were only these two, but I knew it was the market by a replica sign to the street signs near the two tents set up on a small green strip in the middle of the parking lot square. The farm had a wide array of fruits and vegetables, with sweet smells--particularly from the peaches--wafting through the air. They had a great supply and selection. The florist, Jenny's Flowers (seasonal fresh cut flowers from East Windsor), was extremely kind and had unique floral arrangements. I purchased two dahlia flowers for $3 each, both of which came with their own glass mason jars. It seemed to be a reasonable price, especially as I could keep the jars. I have never seen a dahlia in person before, and the ones Jenny's Flowers had were absolutely gorgeous. The colors and varieties were beautiful. She had other types of flowers as well including multi-type flower bouquets and sunflowers. I asked how to care for the dahlias, and she gave me good, helpful instructions. Though I was very pleased with my flowers (and I did not need any produce), I am surprised there were not more vendors and a wider range of products. The website for this farmers market boasts many more vendors and a wider range of goods than I saw. I may make a trip back on another Saturday, as this must be the day that all (or at least more) vendors are there. I really like the setting this market is in, and it has really great possibilities.