Off the beaten path but worth the drive. Located at a cross roads, in an old house (maybe a former tavern or general store, this place does not disappoint. We were able to find a table to eat in. The dining area is cozy with a fireplace and shelves full of stoneware, bowls, and other kitchenwares for purchase. We ordered the cheeseburger, hot chicken sandwich and fries. The burger was cooked perfectly with the in-house made burger sauce. My husband lived the thigh chicken meat buffalo sandwich. The buffalo chicken was not overly spicy but provided a nice heat. Fries were crispy and perfectly seasoned. On our way out we bought an American Waygu Denver steak, tallow, and lard which we cannot find at our local butcher. The steak cooked nicely in our cast iron but it was not a buttery or melt in your mouth as Japanese A5. I also recommend stopping by the coffee shop for a cup and pastries. The brown butter chocolate chip cookies was soft and delicious. The brownie was rich and decadent read more

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Love the coffee here and the pastries are delicious. Today I got their nova lox and Gabrielle's special which had hints of brown sugar. The service is very fast here. There's only outdoor seating so be advised read more

John Brown General and Butchery - Butcher Near Me - Cockeysville, Maryland

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OMGGGG the food here is SOOO GOOD. Their smash burger is unreal and the Italian cold cut on focaccia is my all time fav. Plus the meat they sell is so good!!! Tried the ground beef, the sausages, and the corned beef and it amazed me how much better this high quality meat made the final dishes. The vibe is so cool (check out all the fun stuff they sell in the market section!!) and everyone here is so friendly. Everyone really knows what they're talking about so they can give you great recommendations (what to have for lunch, cuts of meat, a fun snack for the road, etc.). Can't recommend this place enough, if you haven't been yet, John Brown is a MUST read more

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. read more

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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! read more

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

John Brown General and Butchery - Butcher Near Me - Cockeysville, Maryland

I've only visited twice because of the distance however, I considered going there today to get one of their delicious burgers! I usually get a double. It's a smash burger thats super tasty and likely attributed to coming from the butcher to the grill. Oh! Their chia tea is the best I've had. The store is quaint, fashioned like a general store with chips other edibles and interesting merchandise. There's picnic style tables in the rear area and the service was great on both visits. read more

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. read more

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

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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! read more

John Brown General and Butchery - Butcher Near Me - Cockeysville, Maryland

Busy because the coffee and food are good. Will be back and would recommend! Smash burger - 9 Italian sandwich - 7 Caramel Latte- 8 read more

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! read more

John Brown General and Butchery - Apple Falls local honey - Butcher Near Me - Cockeysville, Maryland

Everything we've tried on the lunch menu was fresh and delish. We've been purchasing the cafe drinks for years and they've always tasted great. They have their own homemade syrups for coffee and they're absolutely delicious. read more

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

John Brown General and Butchery - Double burger - Butcher Near Me - Cockeysville, Maryland

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. read more

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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! read more

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

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. read more

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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 read more

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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 ! read more

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TLDR: One the best meat selections in Baltimore. Come for your butcher needs and stay for a tasty lunch service. Vibe: 5/5. Located right on Falls Road out of an old farmhouse, JB hits it out of the park with it's country butcher vibe. Upon entering, you are greeted with a meat spectacle that is the butcher counter. They also have ample specialty groceries and a refrigerated case filled with desserts, craft beverages and fermented goodies. If you plan on dining in for lunch, they have a cozy dining room in the back of the store with plenty of seating. Service: 5/5. Everything is counter service based, so you will be only interacting with their staff at the butcher counter and at the register. The butchers behind the counter are extremely knowledgeable and are more than ready to offer recommendations when making your meat choices. When checking out at the register, they are quick and efficient to get you in and out, which is critical around the lunch and dinner rush. Food: 5/5. Outside of the fantastic selection of freshly cut meats, JB has an amazing lunch service. Using their in house meats, they have 3 daily sandwiches as well as a special that changes weekly. On the day we went, we opted for their famous cheeseburger and fries, Italian cold cut and the newly added chicken parmesan sandwich. All 3 sandwiches tasted amazing, emphasizing the meat quality used in each sandwich. However, best in show was the chicken parmesan, as it used a freshly butchered chicken thigh, house made marinara, shaved parm and a wonderful lemon ricotta cheese that set it above the rest. read more

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First time visiting JBGB after driving past it in the area for years and boy have I been missing out! This is a small family owned store that sell's unique goods, amazing food, and fresh butchered meats. The cabin like decor is trendy and there is an area in the back to eat with chairs and utensils - they even have a small sauce station so you can try out sauces with your food and can be purchased in the front of the store. They sell canned beer but not on Sundays. Also have other things like pickles, spices, chips, fresh produce, and canned items. We ordered a burger, fries, and their weekly special of pulled pork. The food was out of this world and the service was spectacular. Everyone who works there is nice and has a smile on their face. I will be coming back in the warmer months to enjoy their food in their outdoor seating section! read more

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Great customer service and nice staff! The sloppy joe is amazing !!! Lunch choices are great as well. read more

Great food and no frills. Order at counter and pick up food at counter. Food is super fresh and tastes great. But the real gem is the coffee shop outside. Don't skip an iced latte on your way home - super good! read more

Rotating sandwich and burger menu. Quality meats. Aged steaks. Craft sodas. They do everything here top notch. And, you can get a decent latte while you visit. Not many places like this in the area. And none have this quality. read more

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

For countless years, we have driven by the corner of Falls Road and Shawan Road and wanted to explore what was in the one corner. It was always closed when we went by. We had been hearing great things about John Brown General & Butchery and decided we wanted to visit and see what everyone was talking about. It is a corner filled with a Coffee Shop in a former gas station; Hedgerow, a gift shop specializing in unique gifts, homewares, and antiques etc.; and the General Store and Butchery. The general store and butchery has everything from grocery items, specialty items, all kinds of meat and chicken, wine and spirits, and cheeses. It was fun to just look around at all they had to offer. We met friends for lunch. The menu is very limited - just 3 sandwiches - French fries and a special sandwich that changes each week. You place your order with the cashier. The cashier and all the staff were very friendly. They have a very small dining area in the rear of the store and some outside seating. In looking at the beef that was displayed, my husband and I ordered the hamburger, our friends had the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich and the Special Hot Dog. The burgers were cooked perfectly - we asked for the Big Mac sauce on the side and to leave off the mustard. The only thing I did not like were the very spicy bread and butter pickles that were on the burger. Our friend said that the Buffalo Chicken Sandwich was too spicy for him - he could not finish it. The Three Dog Night hot dog was the bomb - it was a big dog loaded with chili, cheese sauce, sauerkraut and stadium mustard. The French fries were crispy and hot. The sandwiches and fries came in paper boxes, which none of us cared for. We would have liked to have a plate to put them on - they were really messy. Additionally, the napkins were very flimsy. All in all, my husband and I felt it was pricey for what we received - $32.75 for two burgers, an order of French fries, and a mini Diet Coke. At least, we finally satisfied our curiosity about what was there. read more

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Burgers are ok if you eat them immediately. Smash burger is overrated. Ordered plate ribs from the butcher and it was so full of fat I rendered 120 worth of tallow no meat. Can't win them all except from a real butcher! read more

I love the ambiance of this place, the small business feel and the personable people inside who are willing to answer questions. I wasn't impressed by the cut of meat I bought, but I would like to return and get some other cuts to see if it's better. read more

Coffee Shop Review: -Excellent coffee, espresso drinks -Fantastic pastries that remind me of Artifact 10+ years ago. -Best bakery/coffee shop in Bmore (pastries on only weekends) read more

Very impressed with everything here. The aesthetic, selection, quality, and cleanliness. Knowledgeable staff and very friendly as well. We got the liver sandwich weekly special with the fries (which you get a ton of, btw!) and it was delicious, well-seasoned, and cooked to perfection. The meat selection is great and even saw a long lost linguica from my childhood trips to southern MA in there. We ended up with some cherry pate and the charcoal sausage. Loved both of them and can't wait to go back to try other products. They've also got a great selection for your pantry with various cooking ingredients. Further back into the store where the seating is, there's a curated selection of liquors and wines as well. Outside seating is also available, which is an added touch for nice days. Now, this is often overlooked and understated when I do see it but they've got a really great bathroom. It's clean, rustic yet modern looking, nice product all around, and smelled fantastic. I always check out the bathroom at places and I was pleasantly surprised to find how nice it was. Just go here, you won't regret it. read more

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Very high quality store with high quality meat and products! Friendly and professional service.

It's a little bit of pricey more than regular supermarket but everything is all well prepared; specially the meats. Lunch meal is cooked by the best meat that they have prepared. When you taste or cook by their ingredients, you will tell the different. And everyone here is super-duper nice and patient. read more

What a cute place! My friend and I stopped by and grabbed some lunch. There's a coffee shop and then the next building is the butchery where there is a small menu of sandwiches. We each ordered the burger and a craft soda (great selection!). Burger was a DELIGHT. Buttery smash burger, big mac-esq sauce, a nice piece of cheddar, shredded lettuce, pickled onion all on a perfect bun. I would try everything they offer. Staff was all working really hard and sooooo friendly! Next time I'm trying a coffee! Also cannot wait to get some goodies from the shop. Maybe for a vday special occasion meal. read more

Food was great very tasty and the service was splendid I plan on bringing my Pastor and family there real soon Fresh cut meats I got some cold cuts before leaving read more

John Brown General and Butchery - Patrons - Butcher Near Me - Cockeysville, Maryland

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My favorite bakery, coffee spot and lunch spot! Yes the butchery is top notch, but don't miss out on their amazing coffee with homemade syrups (the pumpkin is so flavorful) and the pastries! The pastries sell out early so get there early on the weekends! The almond croissant is my favorable, in addition to the babkas! read more

Maybe the best hamburger I've had in the DMV. Seriously. Every time. Burgers and maybe a couple other menu items and it's worth the almost 1.5 hour drive without question. The fries are also amazing. And it's a butcher shop!! Excellent cuts of meat, hand-selected wines and spirits, cheeses, and a bunch of random delicious goodies. Are you hungry? Are they open? Even if the first answer is no, seriously just get in your car and go get a burger. read more

I was in the area for a horse trial and found this place by accident - I went into their parking lot to turn around after taking the wrong exit from the facility. Sooo glad I stopped to grab a drink, as I picked up a few other items as well. Everything in the meat case looked wonderful and it was hard to choose, but I settled on a London broil and some unusual cuts of lamb. The London Broil was by far the absolute best piece of beef I have ever cooked at home, flavorful and tender without the need for "pounding" or a lengthy marinade (I ran short of time on the day I made it). I can hardly wait to try the lamb! Yes, I did pay more than I would have done at the supermarket but (especially nowadays!) the prices were not outrageus compared to supermarket meat and frankly much less than I was expecting to pay for the quality. So two very pleasant surprises from one wrong turn! read more

Holy moly! What gives? How come no one told me about this place? They have HOT CHICKEN! Wha-whaat? Crispy, crunchy, perfectly salted, perfectly cooked! Each and every piece actually juicy!! And there was so much of it! Ok, my appetite is not what it used to be but I think I got three meals out of it. So it didn't melt my face but it packed some heat, then again, it's all relative. And the fries... So hot, so salty. Best. Fries. Maybe. Ever. Wow, I'd go back and try all their sandwiches and offerings. I saw a cold cut Italian, a pastrami reuben, even a sandwich version of their hot chicken. Thomas Keller can keep his fancy Ad Hoc fried chicken. This blows that out of the water on just about every scale. I didn't see any ready smiles but when you got this much game, who cares?! And then there's the meat case. A whole display of chicken, pork, different sausages (merguez, anyone?) and, of course, beef. I think the pièce de résistence was the gluttonous beauty of a whole porchetta. These guys may be too good for us. I hope they make it. read more

When you walk into JBGB you see a newly renovated space that is both rustic and modern in its design. Their aim is to restore the age old tradition of a community butcher shop, that's one I can appreciate as finding great quality meat at a local grocery store is not always an option. They have a close relationship with their farmers and as a result they can ensure their customers that they are getting meat that is humanely raised. The best thing though, is that they get all of their cuts of meat come whole to the shop, where they cut the meat themselves. As a result you can get essentially ANY cut of meat you want. JBGB is primarily a butcher shop that has practically any cut of meat you could ever want (if they don't have it readily available you can request it and they'll get it for you). They offer a slew of options for you, everything from dry aged steaks to house made hot dogs & charcuterie. Their prices can tend to run on the higher side than what you may be used to, but I say good meat is worth paying a little extra for if you can afford it in your budget. It's one of the few ingredients where you can truly taste the difference. We've ordered hot dogs, house-made mortadella, and steaks; all of which were fabulous.   I'd be remiss though if I didn't talk about their lunch menu, or more appropriately described as Option A or B. It's almost easy to miss that they even offer lunch, but if you look on the chalkboard near their butcher counter you'll see that they offer two lunch options that change daily. The prices are reasonable or at least comparable to other lunch options in the Cockeysville area, it's about 8 to 9 bucks for a lunch sandwich. On the surface that sounds high, and it sort of is, but it's worth it in the level of satisfaction you'll get from it when you compare it to a fast food lunch option that will cost almost if not the same.   I've gone three separate times for lunch here and every time I've been blown away by how tasty it can be. Allow yourself some time to get your order because it takes about 10 minutes for them to make your order, every sandwich is made to order. I was lucky enough to try the Italian Cold-Cut sandwich, it's made with delicious house made charcuterie along with fresh local bread; when you bite into it's a heavenly mixture of salty Italian cold-cuts and fresh provolone cheese. It's spectacular. Another time I ordered the brisket which is incredible, it's brisket sourced from the shop (obviously) smoked to perfection and topped with a delicious barbecue sauce. You'll need a nap afterwards because it's so good. read more

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