Came in to get some naan and samosas. Love the smell of all of the spices. Love tje selection of…read morelegumes and rices. Lots of variety. Friendly services.

7/30/2024-…read more Convenient location- down a few buildings from my groomer..lol.. Had some time, and decided to pop in.. Bigger than I thought... Lots of merchandise, wide aisles- Everything was very neat and tidy.. Refrigerated cases and a case with homemade snacks.. After trying Pakora the first time (last week).. I wanted to see if they had a packet .. Staff was helpful and pointed me in the right direction. Also picked up a mild bag of curry- I've only cooked with the Japanese curry, but wanted to try something new.. My oldest had some cookies that I enjoyed, and I also found them here.. Hopefully, my new cooking adventures will be enjoyable.. and I'll be back for new spices..

I really don't know why it took us so long to find this amazing place. Heard about it, saw it…read moredriving by it, but never shopped there until recently. At our first visit we were sold. Aside the obvious lineup of meats, there are variety of sausages. Great looking steaks. Fresh chickens. Our meat budget at our regular supermarket has since shrunk, because we now make a separate trip here. What's really great about this place, on top of the choices and quality, is the people. Everyone is very attentive, helpful, pleasant and knowledgeable. Last week I wanted to splurge on some wagyu, and I of course had to ask what the best way to cook was. I'm sure everyone who bought wagyu ask this question. The guy was super kind and patient to give me all the tips on how he'd do it. I'm not very confident about cooking meat -- it's always been my husband's thing. But now I know where to go, who to ask, and all that. Wagyu was, by the way, amazing. This place is a local gem.

When it comes to butcher shops in the greater Reno area, "Butcher Boy Meat Market" has ranked at…read morethe top spot for decades. This family owned-and-operated business has been around since 1974 with origins that date as far back as the early-1930s. And after all of these years, I had come to this place for the first time on 7/3/2026. Located on W. Plumb Ln and tucked in between S. Arlington Ave and Plumas St., this place is in a quiet strip mall bordered by a Starbucks and other small businesses. Upon entry, you are immediately drawn by the aroma of so many excellent meats coming from all directions. Considering this was a day before the 4th of July, this place was packed with customers. The selections here are vast as they offer just about every part of the cow imaginable; everything from chuck roast, ribs, sirloin, brisket, flank, and much more. And they carry a ton of choices in seasoned tri-tip and ground beef to choose from. Additionally, you can find a vast amount of pork, chicken, lamb, and a ton of house-made sausages. In addition to the huge assortment of quality meats here, this place has an enormous amount of marinades, dry rubs, sauces, and a large freezer case that offers a ton of frozen options. I will say that this place is a bit more expensive than one of my other favorite butcher shops in Reno, "Blue Ribbon". For example, a cut of sirloin steak at Blue Ribbon is around $13/lb while Butcher Boy is priced at $19/lb. However, when making these comparisons, you have to factor in the meat curing preservation and how these animals were handled prior to being slaughtered. It is a whole process that can get quite scientific. After it was all said and done, I purchased some jalapeño bacon, bone-in pork chops, and some ground chuck. After taking this home and eventually grilling/cooking everything, I was quite impressed with the overall flavor that these meats offer. Especially with how tender and juicy everything came out. My favorite was the bacon as this really hit the spot for my 4th of July breakfast. All in all, "Butcher Boy Meat Market" is an excellent (yet pricey) butcher shop. Keep in mind that they are closed Sunday/Monday but open Tuesday through Saturday from 9am-7pm. With above average service and a huge variety of quality meats, I am giving them a respectable four-star rating.

If you're a die hard carnivore (like myself) and happen to be a local or a visitor from out of town…read moreand are in the greater Reno-Sparks metropolitan area, do yourself and make a stop to "Blue Ribbon Meat & Butcher Shop". Established in 1946 during the post-WWII/baby boomer era, this wildly popular butcher shop is one of the top picks for quality meats in Northern Nevada. Located directly on Prater Way and adjacent to 15th Ave in Sparks, they are nestled in between a 7-11 and Scoopers Drive-In. Parking is quite easy to find as they have a dedicated lot directly outside of the business. Furthermore, they have a very cool mural that showcases a pig, chicken, and cow which are all the types of meats this place sells. I came here during the afternoon on Saturday 6/20/2026 at around 4:15pm. Keep in mind that they are closed for business on Sunday/Monday but are open Tuesday through Saturday from 9am-6pm. Upon entry, there were quite a few customers but just about everyone was being serviced in a timely manner. Before we get to the meat, this place has a ton of seasonings, dry rubs, marinades, sauces, and a small amount of produce. Additionally, they also have a pre-packaged refrigerated & freezer section where you can purchase quantities of their meats/seafood as well as cold cuts and bottled beverages. However, the real winner is there display case as they offer a ton of beef items. This includes short ribs, chuck wagon, carne asada, tri-tip, and all very popular steaks. They carry a nice variety of pork, lamb, elk, venison, chicken, liver, veal, bacon, and sausage. Since I came prepared with an Igloo cooler (and still had a 2-hour drive home), I purchased their sirloin steak, ribeye steak, bacon burgers, and Hawaiian sausage links. Since I already cooked the sausage (the following day) for breakfast and sirloin steak for dinner, I will say that this place absolutely hits the spot and is arguably much better than Safeway, Raley's, & Save Mart. There's a reason why "Blue Ribbon Meat & Butcher Shop" has been around since the mid-1940s and that's because they are a quality old school butcher shop with very competitive prices (even with the huge price hikes in beef), excellent customer service, and delicious mouth-watering meats. The gentleman that helped me was very polite while their inventory display case was filled to capacity; even during the late afternoon on a Saturday. So if you're into family owned-and-operated butchers shops like myself, you can't go wrong checking this place out. With that said and done, I am giving this place a perfect five stars.

I always get my selection of different proteins from Blue Ribbon!…read more This shop has many options from meats, poultry, sausages and signature items such as korean short ribs (my favorite!). I made Beef Wellington at home for the first time and the tenderloin at Blue Ribbon was delicious at a decent price. There are also different selections of rub spices and some produce so you don't need to go to the grocery store for 1 or 2 things. The staff are always welcoming and quick to assist anyone for a selection or answer questions. I've become a reoccurring buyer and urge everyone to check out this local butcher shop!

If you want to know what passion is, go meet any one of our many local farmers! The work they do is…read moretireless, continuous, and exhausting, yet each day, they wake up with a big ol' smile on their faces excited and ready to face the challenges of providing their community with delicious, nutritious, and humanely raised food to eat! I'll never forget my first visit to Girlfarm! Coming up the drive we were greeted by a herd of very interesting looking sheep, seemingly stampeding toward us, which stopped us in our tracks. From the ominous trail of dust that followed them you could hear commands helping Frankie Fly guide the herd down the trail and into the pasture. Eventually we saw the red quad and the "Wee Farmer", Wendy Baroli, sitting proudly atop it, who quickly jumped down to greet and welcome us to her slice of heaven. Wendy Baroli is one of the amazing people in our local community working hard to provide us all with something a little better. If you haven't met her, you need to! If I had to sum her up in just a few words they'd be tenacious, dedicated, passionate, and ferocious (in a good way!). At Girlfarm, her mission is to introduce our local food community to those heritage breeds and heirloom varieties that offer up the greatest flavor, which sadly have fallen out of sight as a result of more easily produced food and imports. If that isn't cool enough, the best part is she wants to share her knowledge and the experience of producing it with everyone as well. Through the Girlfarm Farm Family program, everyone is invited to be a part of raising some of the animals and crops grown on the farm. From planting to harvesting, you're able to be a part of it all. I can't think of a better way to connect with your food than this. It's very easy to pick up a plastic wrapped package at the store and bring it home, but there's a whole other level of satisfaction you get when you get to consume something you helped to produce. Farm families are invited to help process chickens and turkeys, as well as enjoy some of the produce from the farm, all with the help of Wendy and her partner Jill. The farm is nestled in beautiful country right beneath the hills at the NV/CA border. Wendy has several acres where she raises beef, pork, lamb, chicken, and turkey, along with produce including brussels sprouts, peppers, strawberries, and more! And best of all, she's constantly planning, plotting and dreaming about the next great thing she'll be planting and how she's going to bring it to market for us all to enjoy. If you want to learn more about this amazing operation, the happenings of the farm, arrange a tour, or sign up as a Farm Family, check them out on Facebook or their website!

Paid for a subscription from March through June this year. Never heard back from them at all. I've…read morebeen trying to reach them and there's just no way. Starting to think this was a scam.

Very limited on the "Farmer's" aspect of Farmers Market. There are only 2 vendors bringing produce…read more It's not the biggest gathering, but a myriad of other displays. Wooden toys, food truck, ice cream, metal sculptures, musicians, jewelry, honey... Everyone business is very friendly and helpful too. Clean areas, but the parking lot is a bit convoluted to maneuver thru. Parking lines seem to be merely a suggestion...

This is by far, is my favorite Farmer's Market in the Reno, Sparks area. The focus is always on the…read morefruit and vegetables. I love being able to buy my fruits and produce from the farmers. I love that there are minimal Arts and Crafts and the focus is on the fresh foods. Every Tuesday from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. All the vendors are friendly and can offer advice if you need it. I do wish I would see more vegetables and fresh herbs. Some of the other vendors are Lavender, Pet Snacks, Fresh Breads and Baked Goods, and a local creamery that had ice creams by the pints. The last time I went there was a jewelry maker and knife-sharpening vendors. The fruit vendors offer samples of the fruit for you to taste. I can't wait to go back and get a variety of plumcots. Can't wait to make some jam.

Our favorite Farmers Market in the Reno area! Such a widespread variety of local and Sacramento…read morevalley farmers with amazing produce and goods. It's well organized with plenty of parking too. The farmers and their employees are always cheerful and ready to offer assistance or a delicious sample. Every now and then you'll get some rude and arrogant people who have decided that their animal is beyond good behavior, but the market staff do their best to keep them inline.

I've been going for 20+ years and usually the fruit is expensive but worth it. This year our local…read moreRaley's has tastier fruit and, of course, at much better prices. I won't be returning this year.

Great spot when you need a snack while shopping. The options are fresh and the quality is high…read more I love elote but I can't eat corn on the cob so when I asked if they could cut it off the cob and they said it was already off the cob, it was a perfect match. I opted for easy mayo, regular cheese and regular chili. After being is impressed by the elote I want to make sure I head back over for their fruit options. They all looked delicious and with the warm weather right around the corner I think this will be great for light lunches or snacks. I work close by so it's on my lunch stops list now!

Review #367 - 2018…read more This was my second time here and I decided to go with the mango chamango since I had a whole plate of fruits for breakfast earlier. The mango chamango was actually pretty good. It tastes like a mangonada, but in a slushy form. Last year, I ordered their mixed fruit with lime juice and chili, but it was super sour because they over drenched it with lime juice. Service was just so-so. I guess I'll be back again if I'm in the mood for a mango chamango while shopping at Meadowood.

Great place to get vegetables ! Open on select days during…read morethe growing season. Fresh, crisp lettuce.

Awesome place to get fresh produce straight from our local farms. You're welcome to walk around to…read moreadmire the views and animals. I loved the herb stand and the fresh catnip to take home for our feline friends.