The people and quality of meat are unreal. The best place to buy meat chicken or prepared food. I…read morelove it. You should try it. Ed C

A great source for prime meats and fresh chicken. Great…read morefamily owned vibe and they never disappoint. High quality meats and home cooked items

Love the fresh meats and good people!! Also like the convenience of being able to get some…read moretraditional grocery items!!

I couldn't get served by the rude cashiers in the store. Waited at register 1 until told to switch…read moreto register 2. Waited at register 2 until it was my turn, and then told to go back to register 1. Register 1 had a line and they wanted me to requeue to the back again. Ridiculous and terrible way to be treated.

TLDR: Galvinell Meat in Havre de Grace lives up to the hype. Massive, beautifully built hoagies,…read morefriendly staff, and a butcher counter full of unique house made offerings. Easily in the conversation for best hoagies in Maryland. This butcher has been on my short list for a while thanks to its recent fame in the Hoagie Gurus Facebook group, where their Old World Italian has become something of a legend. After finally making the trip, I can confidently say it deserves every bit of that buzz. We stopped in on a Saturday around lunchtime and the place had a steady flow of customers. My wife and I ordered the Old World Italian hoagie along with a hot roast beef and gravy grinder that was running as a special. While we waited, the staff was incredibly nice and helpful, and we took some time to browse their butcher case. Everything looked fantastic, and we ended up leaving with several packs of house made sausages that were too interesting to pass up, including a chicken crab cake sausage and a brisket cheddar. After a short wait, our subs were ready and they were both absolute units. Since they have a few two tops for the lunch crowd, we did not even make it to the car before digging in. The Old World Italian was exactly what I hoped for. Piled high with Italian meats and cheeses, sharp provolone, roasted red peppers, and prosciutto, all served on a sturdy yet soft seeded roll. The meats were perfectly layered so every bite was balanced and flavorful. No dead spots, no overwhelming salt bombs, just a beautifully constructed hoagie. The hot roast beef grinder was equally impressive. Freshly shaved beef, rich gravy, and melted provolone came together in a way that felt indulgent without being heavy. Comfort food done right. Between the quality of the sandwiches, the welcoming staff, and the incredible butcher offerings, Galvinell Meat is a destination. It is absolutely worth the drive and firmly belongs in any serious Maryland hoagie conversation.

Just a heads up if you're using Waze, double check the address as I believe it took us to the…read moreactual butcher location rather than the shop. Otherwise, it's such an awesome spot! They have fresh meats including some frozen options for those not necessarily purchasing for the day of. We opted for the Italian sub and the hot roast beef and we did plan to eat this later but for the best chance tried it when we got it and both were delicious!! We also purchased some frozen options of various sausages and fresh sausages. I also highly recommend their crisp Apple ice tea! They do also offer some tables so if you choose to eat there you can! The staff were also super friendly! Would visit again!

One of the best and healthiest places that you can come to for any type of meat product. Reasonably…read morepriced

The best butcher ever! You've got to get the bacon. Steaks are cut to order right in front of you…read moreand well trimmed. The boneless, skinless chicken breast are fresh and tender. We've made a weekly habit of going to Haring Bros and suggest you do the same.

I can't believe I just discovered this store! Jim and Marions Ithan Market is the only place I…read morewould take out from. I am a cook, and their food is all homemade. They actually cut their own steaks, grind beef for hamburgers while you wait and roast chicken for their chicken salad. My favorite though is the eggplant parm. Add a couple of Marions home baked coconut jam cookies and you are all set! Lovely people, a joy to support this neighborhood treasure.

They need to update their prices on their website. On the website the price for 8 meatballs is…read morepriced at $13.50, only to be told in the store it's $22.00. That's a big difference. Same with the small personal size chicken pot pies, it's not $8 dollars

Great selection and everything looked super fresh. They even carry quality, hard-to-find Italian…read morepasta and my favorite, guanciale. Definitely a great spot if you love authentic ingredients.

The meat here is top notch. The butcher is very accommodating and I'm always satisfied with my…read morepurchase are

Best jerky I have ever had. I hope Juanita is alright…read more.. I remember my first order. I made the order around noon on one day. The NEXT day around 3pm Juanita is at my door, hand delivering it. Apparently she was in the area (we are several towns over) and getting things shipped out too. We had a great chat and she was so bubbly - I heard she had surgery last year and they haven't taken orders since. Her health is obviously top priority, but I must admit I miss the jerky very much. If they start taking orders again, I plan on getting pounds (yes, pounds) of the Garlic Rush beef. It is so dang good.

From the owner: Healthier Jerky is our specialty! All of our beef is only slices of Angus London Broil and our…read moreChicken is only chicken breast. No reason to grind our meat, we have nothing to hide. Because our product is really smoked, we DO NOT add liquid smoke or chemicals of any kind. Most important we DO NOT add Salt. Since our jerky is made by us - we know what is in it.

Every time I go in there, everyone is so helpful and so nice! They are the best prices and the best…read moreselection anywhere!! and I'm able to get the marrow bones from my dog and the pig ears for a great price Make sure you go in there and visit them. Super nice people.

Burt's Farms is the best.. you can't beat his meat. It's a small country meat market. Bill is…read morefriendly and helpful as is counter staff. Their meats are always fresh and they offer all different styles of frozen burgers and fresh sausages. There are too many cuts of meat to list. The blueberry sausage is out of this world as is his different styles of bacon. This clean meat market has great parking and reasonable prices, you get what you pay for . This isn't Giant, Redner's or Walmart. I recommend Burt's to others give them a try .

As someone who grew up in central Pennsylvania... This style of local market was a staple of my…read morechildhood. I was totally blown away when I walked through here when I parked on the wrong side of the learning express toy store. They have everything you need and judging by the lines the quality must be out of this world! The meat quality looks impeccable and they had plenty of pre made items for sale that looked delicious.

I have been going there for years ! And aways got my meats.. I don't eat meat that much anymore …read more The chicken was aways good . Now I don't know where they are getting the chickens from but it is horrible . Breast of chicken .I will never buy chicken in there anymore ! And I think they changed where they get the rye bread . Not as good ? People that work there are all very nice !

A joy. What more is there to say. If you are looking for some amazing meats and cheeses and the…read morepairings to go with them, this is the place for you. We grabbed a baguette, 6 different meats and cheeses and a bunch of desserts and were in heaven. You can eat in or take it to go. We did to go!!

When Di Bruno Bros. Cheese Shop made its 1939 debut in a humble 600-square-foot space in…read morePhiladelphia's Italian Market, its owners could hardly have foreseen that their descendants would not only be presiding over a fleet of gourmet enterprises in the greater Philadelphia area, but would also become leaders in the world of specialty foods via their online sales. Recently, I paid a call at their newest outpost on Philly's Main Line. Located in the Strafford Shopping Center just a few steps from the Amish Farmers' Market, the Wayne store opened its doors in 2021. As a restaurant reviewer and food & wine writer, my chief focus, of course, was upon the charming little Alimentari Bar/Café. Here, smack dab in the middle of all that foodie hustle and bustle, you can experience a moment of respite and order a creative cocktail to accompany your luncheon or as an afternoon pick-me-up. A Negroni or Boulvardier (Bluecoat Gin/Redemption Bourbon, respectively, Campari, Iris Dorado Vermouth) or, perhaps, a Vesper (Bluecoat Gin, Stateside Vodka, Lillet Blanc), also known as the Vesper Martini. Erroneously thought to have been invented by author Ian Fleming for his iconic British secret agent, James Bond, the cocktail first appeared in Fleming's Casino Royale, which was published in 1953, and named for the fictional double agent and Bond love-interest Vesper Lynd. The restaurant also offers a nice selection of wines by the glass/bottle, as well as several interesting brews. The Italian comfort food headlines "Di Bruno Bros. products at every turn," with categories such as Formaggi & Salumi, Soup & Salads, Sandwiches, Pizza Alla Romana, Plates, Alimentari Focaccia, and Dolci. Cheese is obviously big here, so the Monger's Greatest Hits - featuring Fromage d'Affinois, Alex, Pantaleo, black lava cashews, fig & acacia jam, honeycomb, house-made focaccia, seasonal fruit, and crostini - would definitely be a way to go. My dining partner chose a slightly different route with her House of Grilled Cheese sandwich (pictured), which featured Reading Raclette, Taleggio, butter brioche and also a bowl of incredibly delicious San Marzano tomato soup. Another sandwich you might consider - highly recommended by a friend - is the Balsamic Chicken. Sequestered between two slices of toasted ciabatta, the moist marinated breast is aided and abetted by Caciocavallo cheese, roasted red peppers, arugula, basil, slathered with roasted garlic aioli, and accompanied by house-made potato chips. The Soup & Salad category included the aforementioned tomato soup and items such as Summer Panzanella, Di Bruno Bros. Caesar, and an interesting combo of Burrata & Brussels Sprouts set on a pillow of toasted rustic bread flooded with a Medjool date sauce. Interesting... and the sprouts were done to a turn, but the sauce was very, very (almost offputtingly) sweet. The Plates definitely hold some solid possibilities: House-Made Meatballs, for instance, or Roasted Branzino. But the two pasta dishes are particularly noteworthy... The Cacio E Pepe is basically spaghetti simply seasoned with cheese & pepper. In this case, the cheeses are pecorino Romano and parmigiano Reggiano. But the pepper is quite special. Tellicherry peppercorns are considered a highly prized variety of black pepper due to their complex flavors, which include woodsy and citrus notes. And for those who prefer their pasta with a tad more zip, the Spicy Sausage Rigatoni (pictured) - fennel sausage swimming in a savory tomato ragù, sprinkled with parmigiano Reggiano, and topped with rich & creamy Stracciarella cheese - is equally satisfying. Dolci, "sweets," are somewhat limited, but still worth considering... The Seasonal Gelato & Sorbetto are locally sourced from the Fiore Restaurant. For purists, the Affogato may be just the ticket. Traditionally known as Affogato al Caffè, this coffee-based dessert usually takes the form of a scoop of plain milk-flavored or vanilla gelato or ice cream "drowned" with a shot of hot espresso. The third option is the Chocolate Budino, an Italian pudding made from a milk & egg custard thickened with cornstarch. While similar to American puddings and custards, Budino has a richer, eggier texture, somewhat akin to Mexican flan... On the other hand, their pastry department (pictured) is just a few steps away. If nothing quite appeals, you can always make a quick stop and savor your dessert at home. By the way, Di Bruno Bros. also serves Saturday and Sunday brunch from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.