We ordered: - 8 Whole Boxes of Povi Masima We've been coming to Robert's Corned Meats to get our Povi for years, literally since I was a child. It is also the oldest corned beef company established in San Francisco as well. We only like to get our Povi from Roberts Corned Meats because the quality of it beats anywhere else. I've tried other Povi Masimas and can taste the difference. NOBODY and I mean NOBODY is touching Robert's Corned Meats. The gentleman Edgar I believe was his name had helped us as we did an over the phone order for 8 whole boxes and asked them to seal each one as we were sending the boxes to family overseas. The transaction was very fast as always! Sign a paper, provide the money and wait for your boxes to come out. Boom, done! Each time we get an order, the worker always provides the service to load our car with the Povi which is such a huge plus! We really appreciate the generosity and great service each visit! This is why this place gets such a high rating, the service is top tier and the meats are top notch! The parking is super rough as it's on one of the busiest streets in the city near the freeways but trust me it's worth the struggle. There is an alleyway around the corner of the building you can park in but it is a hit or miss. It is also cash preferred/only as well! The inside of the place is always clear and neutral setting. I love that it has so many old school pictures to view! It's also very clean as well! They offer so many other meats as well, sausages, bacon, linguica, pastrami, brisket, beef tongue, pork legs and cooked meats. I might be missing a few but I'm telling you, this is the place to get your meats. It's truly worth it! There is a reason Roberts Corned Meats are still in business for so many years, they are the real deal. Thank you Roberts Corned Meats for your amazing service and items served, you've placed a mark on a lot of us Polynesians - specifically my Samoan people. The functions won't ever be the same without your Povi Masima! I hope you all look into this place and love it just as my family and folks do. You won't regret it. read more

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They make the best corned beef ! I've been doing business with them for at least 10 years . Covid slowed my business down and I'm looking forward to getting back it . I'll be back to them soon . read more

Old skool SF corned beef! Select from point aka Povi Marina, flat or "whole" cuts. Prices vary depending on cut. Also, they have many other items as such as sausages, pickles, etc. Stopped into this place while walking to Beyond Cafe. This is our second time and the meat is the most tender corned beef we've ever had at home or outside! We're never going elsewhere for this cut! Parking can be hard to find but I'd recommend parking on the right side (one way) and "J" it across. read more

Product amazing service amazing people God bless Don't wait for St. Patrick's Day to get your corn beef today read more

I've been using Robert's product for decades and feel they are second to none. The brisket is consistent in size and the pieces are great if you want to make corned beef hash. read more

Love Roberts corned beef ! nowhere better- get it every year for St Paddys ! they now have corned beef sausages - OMG so good !

Courteous, speedy, and professional service. They were super helpful (one gentleman in particular, I forgot his name) We pulled up and pulled out with our 40lbs of corn beef with ease and much satisfaction. They went above and beyond with accommodating the fact that we didn't have cash. They gave us time to get cash and return with it to pay for our corn beef. They didn't have to do this but they did and it meant the world. Im definitely coming back! read more

Roberts Corned Meats - Signage. - Meat Shops Near Me - San Francisco, California

As a child, I am remember the Samoans referring to this place as "the meat place on Bryant Street." If you live anywhere outside of San Francisco, and relatives from here bring you a case of brisket, they will ask "is this the Frisco brisket?" LOL As an adult I appreciate this place even more! They have the best quality briskets! Opened Monday's thru Fridays. Cash only. Sometimes they open on Saturdays. You have to call ahead or email the company to confirm. Great customer service from hard working people! Thank you Greg and company! We will definitely be back again! read more

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Decided to get some corned beef here when I started in the area. I always liked corned beef and it was great that a company was making it locally. And I wanted to taste the non warehouse difference. So I came here and part of the non warehouse difference was these suckers were big. Not the smaller packs that one would find at grocery stores. The price was actually a little higher too, but the meats were leaner too. In the end after cooking, the meats taste about the same. read more

Roberts Corned Meats - Compared to other places. - Meat Shops Near Me - San Francisco, California

Service is excellent! Povi masima(corned brisket) is the best! At times difficult to park but it's worth the challenge. read more

This place has weird hours, but has some very interesting meats and employees Most recently, I got a pastrami (naval/plate cut) for about $7/lb, which is apparently very hard to find. Pretty delicious and marbled with fat. You can either cut thin or steam at medium heat for 90 minutes then thick cut. I'm excited to come back and try the corned beef bottom round, bangars, coppa, and all other goodies. read more

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Hands-down the best corned beef in the Bay Area! They have a hole-in-the-wall SOMA location if you're willing to make the trek. Otherwise, you can find Roberts Corned Meats at some of the top restaurants in town (Tommy's Joint, Brennan's, Mel's Diner, etc.), as well as high-end grocery stores like Mollie Stone's, Bryan's, and United Markets. This family-run biz has been serving up delicious meats (pastrami, briskets, hams, sausage, bacon, etc.) for over 100 years now. That's a pretty impressive beefy legacy. As their company slogan cheekily boasts - "you've tried the rest, now try the best!" If you're plan on hosting a St. Patrick's Day dinner or party, put Roberts Corned Meats on your insta-dial, and make sure to order in advance. Because once they're in "Shamrock hours," their phone's gonna be ringing off the hook. Delicious meats; friendly service; reasonable prices - it's no wonder these guys are a Bay Area institution. Be sure to check out their website for some yummy recipes, including glazed corned beef with spicy mustard and corned beef hash! read more

We make our trip to Robert's Corned Meats once every year, the week, or days before St. Patrick's day. I personally don't celebrate St. Patrick's day, but our annual trip has become quite a tradition for my colleague and me! Holidays aside, Robert's has the best corned beef, in my opinion, so every year brings us back for more. We work in Oakland, so it's a quick hop onto the Bay Bridge to get our briskets and/or rounds, then back to work in Oakland, all within an hour!! They don't accept credit or debit cards, so come prepared to pay with cash or check. This place has been in business for so many years, its no wonder they're so good at what they do!! It's nice that they give baggies of extra corning spices to add to the water when cooking your delicious slab 'o meat. Great historic business, very nice people work there, and check out the very old cash register that is still in use. read more

Roberts Corned Meats - They wrap every piece individually for you in butcher paper, even though the corned beefs are vacuum packed, - Meat Shops Near Me - San Francisco, California

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I decided to give this place a try because it was recommended to me. The corn beef came out a bit salty but I guess the cabbage helps balance out the saltiness. I had 1.5lbs of the brisket and the fat to lean meat proportion was just right. Would definitely come back for the corn beef and would also like to try their other meats! read more

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They're amazing, can't find better corned beef anywhere else. Got here early since I drove from Sacramento and I was helped before it officially opened. In and out in 5 minutes. read more

While the hours are odd and the location is (relatively) hidden, this place is worth the trek south over Market St. The corned beef here is amazing. It's reminiscent of the sort of briskets you'd find on the East Coast, and pricing is extremely competitive (lower than that of the grocery store, often). The spice is exiguous, and the final product has perfect marbling, so you know you're only getting the choice cut. Also, special shoutout to Greg for his exemplary customer service--I got there at 3:05PM (they close at 3), but since I called ahead he graciously waited for me and was able to complete my purchase. I was very happy to receive my large cut of beef, and supper that evening was saved. Here's to looking out, Greg! read more

Greatest corned beef ever. They make it in house and it's available year round. Cannot find a better place to buy meats. Please patronize this San Francisco institution. The plant is clean and spotless! read more

The BEST and oldest local supplier of corned beef, pastrami and other cured meats (sausages, ham, bacon, turkey, etc) in SF. This year marks 100 years of this SF family owned business, yet this place only has 7 reviews. Yes, u have to cook the corned beef yourself, but u are paying wholesale prices for a slab of meat. Save some money preparing your next family meal or backyard BBQ celebration. Note that the small retail shop has short hours (weekdays 7a-3p) and is closed during lunch time. Most people unknowingly have already sampled RCM products at many local restaurants and grocery markets. One popular example is Miller's East Coast Deli (except for the east coast style fatty pastrami imported from Michigan) uses RCM products. And on the streetfood vendor side, Pearl's Kitchen corned beef hash is made with RCM meat. Cash only. read more

Roberts Corned Meats - Meat Shops Near Me - San Francisco, California

Got a beautiful 8.5 Robert's Corned Beef Center Cut Brisket from Lunardi's in Danville, Ca. So amazing!!! We have been buying Robert's for as long as I can remember. Such an amazing corned beef. You really can't go wrong with this! Not too fatty but just enough fat to make it perfect. Salty like corned beef is supposed to be, but not too much! We took our big slab, cut it in half and simmered for 3 hours with about 2 TB of pickling spices (1 TB in each pot). Then, we put it in the oven at 300 after brushing on a paste made of 1/3 part brown sugar and 2/3 spicy mustard (Robert's recipe). Turned out PERFECT! Here's a pic of the cut prior to cooking! read more

Roberts Corned Meats - Robert's Corned Beef prior to cooking - Meat Shops Near Me - San Francisco, California

Roberts has got some of the best meats, sausages and pudding around. It real is a great old time shop with very friendly people

This is the place for great Corned Beef. I used to serve their product at Vern's Coffee Shop in Daily City for several years. Customers LOVED it! Whenever corned beef is needed for a meal, it's Roberts! read more

Been going there for years to grab briskets. I requested a plain brisket and he pulled one out that had a flat that was less than 1/4 inch thin on the right side. I asked if he could see if there was another where the flat was more evenly shaped and the employee acted like he didn't speak english. I tried to rephrase a few times then he said, hurry up, there's traffic on the bridge. He then went to the back to get someone else and they quickly went to the back to get another brisket. Shape seemed better on quick inspection. They then charged me $10 more than the previous quote without weighing it ($100). I never gave an attitude. When I got home and opened the cryovaced bag, the meat was brown on the edges and had 2 huge slashes through the meat. It was damaged and looked old. Never again read more

I have always made the time to stop here for our brisket. From Roberts to Hawaii Or Roberts to Denver Colorado, this is the only Povi (brisket) I will pay for from Cali been buying Povi from Roberts meat for years, Rico is the best! Knowing the traffic is hectic on this street he brings our cases of brisket out to our vehicles, always has a smile & super friendly. Ty Rico for loving my poly community & knowing how to pronounce fasi povi masima to the tee read more

This the place to go and get quality corned beef in SF. They cure it on the premises, and it puts anything you are going to find in a national chain to shame. Lots of restaurants around town serve Roberts Corned Beef, including Tommy's Joynt and Lefty O'Douls, for example. You can get brisket or round, and know that it is being made, phosphate free, right there on Bryant Street. I have been lazy and bought a Shenson's or other corned beef at the market, and been supremely disappointed. Try it once, you'll take the time to get it over and over again. Just to be clear: this is not a restaurant; you are going here to buy corned beef to cook at home. It is basically a butcher/meat curing facility. Here are the tips: 1) Don't park in the Trader Joe's/ Bed Bath and Beyond Lot and saunter across the street. You will get a ticket. Park at the meters, or at least don't be obvious about your destination if you use the lot. 2) Be prepared to ask for what you want. After you enter, a bell rings, and a guy in full industrial butcher regalia (white coat, hairnet, gloves) will come out of the back and ask you what you want. I have taken to asking for a "retail sized" corned beef after being asked if I wanted a 20 pound brisket! Tell them the approximate size you want, whether you want brisket or round, and spiced or unspiced (spiced has pickling spice on the meat in the package). The guy will disappear for 5 or more minutes, then come back with your packages. They get weighed, you pay, and you are out. 3) Cash only--be ready. 4) Heartbreak potential: they are open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m, but are closed from 11:30 to 12:30 for lunch. I rolled in there at 11:40, fed the meter and nearly cried when I saw that I could not get my stuff! 5) Want to stand in line? Go the day before St. Patrick's Day. No line at any other time of year, in my experience. read more

Great cured (but raw) corned beef at really good prices - I think about $2.50/lb. Getting plain brisket at that price alone is a good deal, let alone pre-cured brisket. Only real downside being the hours (7-3 PM), given that I have an office job. They're more of a wholesale business, so the hours make sense for them - just not convenient for most consumers. read more

This is the best Corned Beef in the world. They sell to other markets, and you can try it at Tommy's or Lefty's but the best thing to do is to go down to the shop and get it straight from the source. It's kind of an old school, back to basics experience - you stand at a tiny retail counter and they'll probably have to go in the back and cut what you want. I think they have a special process where the meat is injected with the brine as well as bathed in it...it ends up with an amazing flavor. read more

Came here for a corned beef I intend to smoke and make into Montreal Style "Smoked Meat" (or Pastrami to you Americans). The cut of beef the guy pulled out what simply perfect with a great fat cap layer and then just tons of pure corned beef goodness. The man behind the counter served me right away, and once he found out I was Canadian pointed out the beef was actually from Alberta. I can't wait to smoke it. The quality is obviously much higher than my local cheapo chinese market. read more

Meat-lovers paradise. Legend has it that the great Lefty O'Doul grew up on the corned beef from here. Yes, the hours are kind of inconvenient, but everything is so good. And the people are really nice! read more

Went in for cooked corned beef and the staff was extremely nice and helpful. Warmed it up using sous vide the next day and it was DELICIOUS. Also used it in corned beef hash. Definitely recommend coming here, just remember it's cash only! read more

Best corned beef ever. Worth the drive your tummy will thank you for going here. This place is old school which is a good thing.

This is the best corned beef on the planet! I won't shop anywhere else and frequently buy it to take to events in other cities.

Oh boy do they have some incredible meats! They have the best corned beef you can get in the city. And they make amazing sausage. We like to call it meat butter, cause it's just like butter. I love this place. And Greg, who works there, is awesome! Truly amazing guy. If you're looking for meat, this is the place to get it. read more

I bought three point cut corned beefs at Mollie Stones. I baked them covered with foil at 275 degrees for 6 hours. Came out perfect, far better than boiling. read more

I am Samoan polynesian from San francisco this place is known across seas n in every state everytime my folks want it we get it by the cases n send it out even for events n stuff this is the place to go to since a kid I remember coming here with my dad n so when my in-laws want I come here all the time to get. If you are not coming here to get your corn beef n everything else they sell here you are not at the right place. You won't be mad but you will be mad if you didn't kno about this place hands down. read more

Bought a corned beef tongue and cooked it. It was a little salty so you should soak it in water for a day to get some of the salt out before cooking it. It does taste really good. read more

Happy St. Patrick's Day! The best corned beef around.

So tasty! Got a five pound corned beef. Cooked it exactly how the guy behind the counter told me (boiled for 3hours) and wow, it turned out awesome! read more

Roberts is the absolute best! Family owned and operated for 100 years, the oldest corned beef plant in SF. In this economy, you can't survive that long without an amazing product. http://robertscornedmeats.com/ read more

Popped in today for a retail cut ... 3.99 a pound (lower than at TJ's across the street) ... really friendly at the counter. In and out in under 5 minutes. Butcher told me not to expect quite the same speed around St. Paddy's day but that "even though there's a line, we move people along at a good pace". I found parking on 9th between Brannan and Bryant along the shopping center. Seems there's always a meter spot open there. May be back soon, line be damned if this turns out to be as good a cut of meat as it looks. Watch the lunch break ... 11:30 to 12:45 I think it said on the sign. read more

Absolutely Awesome pastrami. The best I ever had. I'll try the corned beef and come back with another review.