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    John Brown General and Butchery

    4.4 (71 reviews)
    ModerateButcher, Grocery
    Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    Bianca S.

    This was my first visit to John Brown General and Butchery. I called in my order and it was ready for pickup when I arrived. There a variety of things in the shop and it had a home-y and quaint vibe. The indoor seating was filled but I was able to sit outside. It was a sunny day so I didn't mind. There are plenty of tables out back as well. My sandwich was delicious. The bread was focaccia and it was buttery and fresh. The fries were delicious too. There weren't a lot of drink options but I was happy with my root beer. I will definitely return and try out the cuts of meat too.

    Alexis B.

    I was really sad when JBGB's closed in Remington, but I recently learned that their original location - John Brown General and Butchery - is just a few minutes from my office! I stopped by last week for lunch and had a great experience. It's a general - a general store - so it has lots of great products (French mustards, chips, cheese, some fresh produce, eggs, spices, etc.) if you're cooking! It's also a butcher shop, and their products at the butcher counter looked great. I was there for a quick lunch to go though. They have a small menu of sandwiches (an Italian cold cut sandwich, a buffalo chicken sandwich, and a cheeseburger), and a special sandwiches that changes up! The special of the week this week was a Chicken Caesar Wrap, but normally isn't that exciting . But the staff at the register (where you order and pay for your sandwiches) recommended it, and I'm so glad I followed their lead. What a wrap - grilled wrap, lots of dark meat chicken, great Caesar dressing! The shop is really cute and has a large seating area in the back if you want to eat your sandwich in. I'll definitely be back for more shopping and lunches in the future!

    Zach F.

    Cool spot with a good deli and lunch, Occasional car spotting. Lemonade's good during the season

    Open face roast beef
    Claudia C.

    We were nearby and having our taxes done, and since we were in the area and hungry, it was an opportunity to stop in It is easy to find and parking was no problem . How they do things there is a bit different from the usual restaurants. As you enter, the deli is on the right, and they work with meats. The store portion is central to the room. And you order off the menu to the left of the door. When your order is ready, they call your name, and there you have it, all bagged up. I ordered that day's special, open faced roast beef that comes with a slice of bread on the bottom, a layer of fresh cut French fries, with some of the tenderest med rare roast beef (very well seasoned) ever then topped with some gravy. The gravy was not beef gravy! It was delicious, none the less. I would really like to have this on a plate instead of in the little brown box. My husband ordered the italian Cold Cut sandwich minus the Capicola, and he told the young lady who takes your order several times, no Capicola. Nothing hot. Well, they left it out and did not replace it with something else. They did leave in hot peppers. This was on focacia, which was very fresh. All in all, it was a wet sub from all the dressing. We ate in the back room where the Old Country Store decor continues, and it is set up with some tables and chairs. They have liquor and wines on shelves that you can buy. Have to admit, I have never heard of any of these brands. Everything seems to be pricy. When we finished, we went to the coffee shop, you order at the door, never to enter the room where the coffees were brewed. Instead, you take your coffee to the picnic table immediately in front, weather permitting. Or take it to your car. Now for the coffee, I had a small cup of regular coffee, I like it black. Honestly, I did not like it.it was just shy of $3. My husband got a mocha latte coffee, a large size for $6. He did not care for it either. Sorry, the coffees did not work out for us.

    Paulo G.

    JBGB's has a broad offering of marinated half chickens. This is their Yuzu Ginger. Subtle and Awesome flavor!!

    Synth L.

    This burger was BANGING! This may be a bad comparison, but it reminded me of a McDonald's big Mac except this was real meat!!! The flavor was amazing and also cooked to perfection! My order was served to me in less than 10 minutes hot off the grill! this taste nothing like those fast food restaurants. This was the real deal! Lastly, I loved the historic look of the building. Please go ASAP!

    Apple Falls local honey
    Mollie W.

    I've been driving by this place for years and was curious about what magic might be found inside. When I learned that my friend's local Apple Falls honey is available for purchase here, I made it a point to visit. What a charming little market with butcher cuts proudly on display and lots of local products and foods. The cashier was extremely enthusiastic and helpful. I asked about the coffee shop next door, and she told me I was welcome to grab coffee and pastries then return here to sit in the air conditioning. So kind. She showed me the Apple Falls honey and got excited talking about the honeycomb they sometimes sell here. Sounded delicious! Five-star service. I'll definitely be back to this place and try lunch, as the meats and selections looked amazing!

    Double burger
    Deb C.

    Always a consistent and wonderful experience! The Natalie's lemonade is super good too if you get the chance to try it.

    Mark G.

    On a whim I checked out John Browns butcher shop after hiking and I was pleasantly surprised. There was an assortment of meats and other delicacies. I decided on the dry aged grounded beef to make burgers. I also shopped the market and scored some craft beers. Everything looked fresh aesthetically pleasing. High marks for the great customer service and unique curated experience.

    Market-Beer and Condiments
    Dan A.

    This spot is a bit of a hike from us but we decided to drive out and try their lunch. To clarify, the kitchen for lunch closes at 2:30 although the butcher shop/market are open til 6. We got here around 2:15 and still a bit of traffic (their smaller lot was full). We ordered for pickup and it was seamless. Had to try the Cheeseburger given positive reviews "one of the top Bmore burgers billing." We got the Double and patties were cooked closer to medium. House ground beef was tasty with the Mac sauce giving it a slight kick. Something was a bit salty for me and couldn't make out if it was the beef or sauce. Burger looked small at first but 8 oz for the double is substantial. The Nashville Hot Chicken (Buffalo) was tender with a just right crispy crust. Had a subtle spicy flavor. French Fries we're sold out-appears this happens often on the later side of lunch so we'll have to get here sooner next time. They had a nice picnic area (backyard) in the back with mature tree cover as well some outside seating in the front next to the coffee shop. The meat market was impressive. (Dry Aged Steak also!) Steaks looked amazing and Wagyu Hot Dogs?! Saw Curry Ketchup in the market area that had a good selection of condiments and dressings. They also have house cured Deli Meats (Mortadella, Gourmet Salami, Chorizo to name a few) Service was friendly and engaging from walk-in to exit. & yes the Burger was one of the best I've had in this area. A butcher that happens to serve lunch (with weekly specials) and has a small Coffee shop. Will be back!

    The coffee shop next door.
    Jamar S.

    I had heard some really great things about John Brown General and Butchery and to say they lived up to the expectations and then some would be an understatement. I became of John Brown's existence because a page that I follow on Instagram highlighted them for their burgers, fries, and their Buffalo Chicken sandwich, even going as far as saying that it's the best burger in the Maryland/DC area. Well, as a proud burger aficionado, who prides himself on being the best burger aficionado on the planet(exaggerating) I can honestly say that they are right. For starters, I had no idea how neat, organized, and clean a butcher shop could be. I mean, this place had everything! The meats on display looked delicious, they have all kinds of steak, and everything looked fresh. The staff was really nice upon entering as well, so that's always a plus. I ordered exactly what the Instagram page suggested - the Double Cheese Burger with Mac sauce, and the Buffalo Chicken sandwich. I wanted to take one star off of my review because they ran out of fries, but truthfully, that burger was so good that I couldn't do it. The beef was so delicious! It just had this freshness that's difficult to explain. My wife is not nearly as big of a burger fanatic as I am and she even commented that it was the best burger she ever had and the buffalo chicken sandwich was equally as impressive, it wasn't too spicy, came with ranch on top, and both sandwiches came with delicious breaded pickles. What made it even better was we literally waited maybe 6 or so minutes and our meal was packaged and prepared for us to eat. Great customer service. Great atmosphere. Clean. Efficient. What more can I ask for? Listen, please add this place to your list of establishments to visit. It is definitely worth the hype.

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    Rebecca C.

    Sis butcher you get all your cuts from and then some. This has to be the best smash burger I've ever had. Can be a smidge salty, however still tasty. Local and international finds for pantry stocking

    Ahra J.

    Normally we go here for just meats but this time we decided to check it out for lunch! The staff are always friendly and prompt! Their meat selection as always was top notch. P.S. the prices are $$$ but I think it's worth it! We got a side of fries, the cold cut, single cheeseburger, Chicken parm sandwich & the caramel pecan brownie. I'm personally not a fan of cold cut but the sub bread was excellent! The cheeseburger was cooked nicely but I will say it tasted a little bland and the buns on that and the chicken parm wasn't my favorite. They kind of disintegrated with each bite and didn't hold up too well. The fries were excellent!! Crispy to the very last bite ! The brownie was also a favorite, very rich but with a good balance of caramel and pecans in each bite !

    Chicken Parm w/ lemon ricotta

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    Great local spot near beautiful drive. Friendly service and cute outdoor spaces, farm stand, and garden shop nearby.

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    Great sandwiches that everyone should try. Drove by for many years without knowing what I was missing !

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    Binkert's Meat Products

    4.8
    (39 reviews)
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    Just had to come back again and stock up so we have enough authentic sausages and meats to last a…read morewhile. The leberkasse is my favorite that I have found so far in the states. We also love the cold cuts and always grab several ring bologna. IYKYK. Nice assortment of mustards too. I wish it had a place to sit and eat, that's the only negative

    I'm part German, part Polish, so it's no exaggeration when I say that I love sausages. I've been…read morewanting to go inside this store for years, but it always seemed like I was on the way somewhere else (like Franklin Square) when I would remember it existed. We finally made it a priority destination two weeks ago, only to discover that they are closed on Thursdays. We made a triumphant return this past week, and after decades of wondering what it was like inside, we made it into the store! Wow, it smells so good in there. Truthfully, I was a bit surprised by how small the shop is, but I haven't been in many butcher shops. The selection of wursts and other meats were baffling to me. We were given a piece of paper, like a menu, that told us what each sausage was, ingredients used, and how it should taste. I ended up with a pound of BAUERNWURST (SMOKED, WITH MUSTARD SEEDS). Oddly, enough, my boyfriend and I also went to the German Christmas Village in downtown Baltimore and they were serving the same kind of wurst at their grilled meat stand. I thought that the ones we cooked at home were better. We paired it with German potato salad for dinner. It was delicious and satisfying. My mother also bought a pound of the same sausage, but now refuses to eat it because she says that it contains beef. There's no sensible reason for her not to eat beef. She just does it to be contrary. She's certainly missing out on a taste sensation. I asked her if I could have her pound, but she refused. She's complex. She also got some BREAKFAST SAUSAGE (NUERNBERGER STYLE W/SWEET MARJORAM AND SAGE) which she absolutely loved. I would really like to try other sausages from this shop, and the low cost makes that very much possible. Would recommend

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