Since I need to shop closer to home and know the quality of the meat, I placed an order in June. I placed another order for 7/4, and for meals during July. Everyone really enjoyed the sirloin tips, and I'm glad to have (re) discovered The Meat Market. RBR read more

Had a meatball sub, which had absolutely no flavor either the meatball or the sauce. Maybe is the thing not to use any seasoning, but it really was a disappointment. read more

Great meals, great deli. The service is excellent. Perfect ambience . Best value! Very clean dining area.

Amazing gluten free turkey sandwich!!! This quaint grocery store has it all - Italian sandwiches, Italian cookies and staples, drinks, salads, and even tri-tips. The owner and his wife were so helpful and friendly - they really made us feel so welcome. We feel like this would be a great place to live based on this butcher/sandwich shop that also has prepared meals. We really appreciated the large area to eat in this pleasant atmosphere. read more

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$14 for this sad, tiny sandwich?? Quite disappointed. Will not be ordering a Reuben from here again. read more

The Meat Market - Reuben, finger for size comparison - Cafes Near Me - Winthrop, Massachusetts

The other day I stopped in and ordered 4 8 ounce center cut filets. But her cut them and wrapped them in brown butcher paper. At 39.99 per pound i kind of expected something close to what I asked for. When I got home, they were not center cut at all they were from the end where the 2 heads separate, with the big section of fat in the middle. Also, they didnt trim even an ounce of the outer fat. They basically took a filet, untrimmed, and cut 4 pieces and wrapped them, charhed me 72.00 and sent me on my way. After trimming them all down I actually had about 1 pound of meat. Pretty disappointing to pay more than even Whole Foods charges, but getting the worst quality around. Not sure of the beef grade, but there is no way it was Prime. Obviously Choice or Select. So I should have just gone to Market Basket. I think most of their but hers are terrible, but they charge 16.00 less per pound and actually trim some of the fat. I would actually think meat from a local butcher shop would be cut and trimmed properly. Also, if they didnt have center cut filets, as some places do not sin e they only buy the cheaper half of the tenderloin without the center cut section, they could have at least mentioned it. But hen you see they charge 39.99 per pound, higher than pretty much anywhere that sells Prime filets​​, it seems like a safe bet that they have Prine Beef and will give Center Cut Filets when thats what is requested. I certainly did not expect to get garbage cute and get robbed for it. Obviously anyone who knows nothing about the quality of meat or the types of cuts may not realize they are screwing you over. My father was a butcher and i grew up pretty much inly eating center cut filets, so i know what im talking about. It is upsetting because they are walking distance from where i recently unfortunately moved to. I actually thought it was going to be great living half a mile from a butcher, but now i know they only sell low quality cuts, dont trim the steaks to maxing the screwing you get, and charge Prime rates and give select or choice, there is certainly no reason for me to go back. Im sure they will do fine due to the onlivious customers who dont know what they should be getting. Thanks for screwing me over, Im definitely glad you did it on my first visit. Same quality tenderloin that Lambert's sells for 14.99 a pound, and i wont buy from them at that price, but i bought it from you for 39.99 a pound while expecting better. read more

Brilliant spot ... very pleasant and helpful staff .. help you find what you need .. got great guidance on a Thanksgiving ham .. clean ..highly recommend . read more

Decided to try this place on a whim as we were looking for somewhere new to get subs. Was surprised to walk in and see not one person wearing a mask as it is a pretty small space. We got a steak and cheese, which was fine but the steak could have used more flavor, the bread wasn't toasted so it got pretty soggy by the time we eat it. The chicken cutlet was tasty and the red sauce was good. read more

I came upon this gem about a year ago from a recommendation from a good friend. Everything I have tried from The Meat Market has been consistently excellent. The staff is friendly and the market is very clean. I gave the Meat Market a 5 star rating because I truly believe this place is as good as it gets! The butchered meats are incredible. The marinated steak tips are the best I've ever had. The fresh meat along with the marinades they use put this place at the top. I've also tried the homemade sausages which were fantastic. They have a wide variety to choose from. I highly recommend the Chinese sausage. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner there. They have daily lunch specials. Always ask for the specials!! Everything that comes out of this kitchen is great. Using that advice I got the chili last time i went. Great decision. The chili was amazing and it came with these homemade pita chips that really took it up a notch. The subs are an excellent choice too. Everything they served here is high quality, they also only use Boar's Head Cold Cuts. With your sub you get homemade chips, add a drink and your walking out of there having a superior meal for under $10. The prepared meals I've tried are great too. I keep a few in my freezer at all times. These are quality meals at a great value. I'm also a huge fan of the breaded cutlets. There was a complaint about the cutlets being tiny. I've never come across that. Perfectly cooked breaded cutlets every time. I don't leave without getting at least a couple. I also highly recommend the calzones from here. Big calzones with big flavor. My top choices are the Buffalo Chicken, Steak and Cheese, and the Italian Cold Cut. read more

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A great local, family owned business and small cafe is adjacent. Currently, they are still doing take out for both prepared food, meat and small curated selection of groceries. Staff are friendly and taking all hygiene precautions during Covid-19 crisis--markers on the floor for social distance as required, et al. read more

Really good breakfast and lunch options. The staff and owners are super friendly. Great service. Great prices. Local family owned and it shows. My son calls it "the pancake shop" and he would go every day if it were up to him! read more

Solid deli food. Table service in the cafe portion. 4 stars for the food, etc. 6 stars for the HOMEMADE POTATO CHIPS!!!!! Average of 5. :-) read more

Never have I been let down by a purchase here. Great quality meats. Service is fantastic. They treat you like family and can offer suggestions on how to best prepare the cut of meat that you purchase. The marinated pork tips are amazing as well as the sirloin steak. You will not be disappointed. read more

Took my mother and brother to lunch here, Me: Mixed Grill Steak/Turkey/Sausage=Yum Brother: Steak Tips=Yum (Before he took a bite he asked for A-1) Lol, it turned out ok, he's still breathing lol.. Ma: Ham & Cheese Omelette, we forgot to ask for it well done, they fixed it :) Server was awesome, kept smiling, great first experience, I'll be back. +Cannoli= FOOD COMA... It's raining and cold, so Now it's Nap time! read more

Finally after 2 years I found a butcher in the throp! They're actually more than just a butcher, they are a deli/sub shop, convenience store, caterer...oh and they deliver! Oh and Pizza! And its pretty good, square sicilian slices. Ok so they have meat of every kind, marinated or not, steaks, steak tips, turkey tips, chicken tips, lamb tips, game poultry, pork, beef, sausage...I can go on and on and that is just for the butcher part. They carry only boars head deli meats which looked good, but this wasn't the purpose of my awesome trip. I came to try out the steak and turkey tips. I am inhaling them as I type and theyre ammaaazzzzing. The steak is marinated in a mesquite BBQ and the turkey in a garlic and herb, both with amazing flavuh from the throp! Also, i got some sausages which they confirmed that they make on site, hopefully i found a MA version of the pork store (ok not as great as brooklyn, buuuuut). The prices you ask? Not terribly bad. The steak and turkey was $5.99/lb the same or less than at a standard grocery store (obvi fresher and tastier. They also have butcher packages which are really good and affordable. You get a variety of meats and sausages for set prices, all ready for the freezer, so I am going to have to try that one out when i get a deep freezer. Ok I think im in a food coma so I need to stop, but I am super excited that I finally tried it out, oh also its in Winthrop Center across from a church...not sure how parking would be on a sunday (if theyre open) but whatever, I WILL BE BACK! Lamb tips...here i come! read more

Never have I stopped a meal mid bite to review a place. Not until now. I was just enjoying one of the Meat Market's delicious cold cut calzones when I had to stop and yelp. The Meat Market has always been a Winthrop institution. But, it is well beyond your local butcher. Sure my family has been getting its BBQ needs for years from the place (the garlic cheese sausages are probably the best out there)...but it is more that that. Italians subs are the best I have tasted. Fresh cold cuts, crusty bread and fresh fresh tomatoes. Try the buffalo chicken pizza. At around $2 a slice, one is ENOUGH -talk about being economical in these hard times. As I mentioned, the italian cold cut calzone stopped me dead in my tracks to write this review. My only problem is that they are closed on sundays...and that makes me sad. read more

Five stars. Friendly, clean, and reasonably priced all come to mind when describing this business. Since moving to Winthrop I have visited this establishment about a dozen times and each time I am yet to be disappointed. Cold cuts, turkey and steak tips, homemade meatballs and gravy...everything they serve is fresh and of high quality. Give them a try and you will not be disappointed. read more

i want to start this by saying i've gone to the meat market my whole life and this was the first time i've ever had a bad experience. i love the chicken salad subs, but today i had the worst chicken salad sub i've ever had. the chicken was flavorless mush. the hots wasn't even hot, just salty, so each bite tasted like play doh. i was so disappointed i called to let them know "hey i think you're serving old/gross chicken". the woman who answered the phone sounded like her dog just died. she sounded so sad and monotone i wanted to ask if she was ok. she didn't offer a refund, said she would tell the owner, then hung up. very shocked by this customer service. the meat market is usually great and reliable. they must be having a bad day. read more

Great place. Have been going here for years. The staff is great, the owners are wonderful. I have to say, I have never gotten anything that was not great. When we come here, it is overwhelming on what to get because everything is right on, so we each try to get something different and we share, so we each get a little bit of everything. The beef is cooked perfect to your tasting. It is a great atmosphere. I would definitely recommend this place if you have not been here and if you have not been here you have no idea what you are missing. read more

FFS. I live nearby and don't frequent this place because I don't eat meat, but - walking to the bus stop last week - noticed the sign "Order your fresh turkey for Thanksgiving!". It will likely be my elderly mom's last Thanksgiving, and it's her favorite holiday, so what the heck. I stopped in, ordered a bird, they said they would call on Tuesday or Wednesday - awesome. Nothing on Tuesday, nothing on Wednesday, so Ron went in and asked this afternoon when he got home: Of course - here it is, only $3/a pound - enjoy! He put in in the fridge and I came home a half hour later ready to put it in some brine. SOLID FROZEN ROCK. I could have gotten the same damn thing at the chain store last weekend for a fraction of the cost, but if I had done that I would have been able to thaw it out and actually use it. The label indicated that it was fresh when delivered, but they obviously just tossed it in the deep freeze because..because...because WHY? What the hell am I supposed to do with a 20 lb frozen rock of a bird at 5PM on Thanksgiving Eve?? And there's not even time to make reservations anywhere. I am so pissed. read more

When I die, many years from now, I will stipulate in my will that my children bury me in a casket full of MM's arrancini. Okay maybe not but, the arrancini is absolutely delicious and enrormous here! read more

Very good. I come here with my friends a lot after half days from school. I usually get a Caesar salad with breaded chicken cutlets. Let me tell you, they have some of the best chicken cutlets that I have ever had. Mixed with the Caesar dressing and lettuce, it is perfect. The only negative thing I have to say is that I wish the waitresses came around more, and that there were more seats. read more

I went to breakfast here ... The service was excellent, food was delicious and I felt welcome...Karian (I hope I spelled her name right) waited on Papa and me... We didn't wait for anything... Great job.... Eccelent experience we will be going back..... read more

Great chicken pot pie option on a cold Thursday night, had popped in to get some steak tips and found they had a chicken pot pie special Thursday's. Not bad at all, loads of chicken, with a pastry/filo type crust. I think it was 13 for the large so it was nice and easy and still warm when we got it home. read more

Delicious food all around. Their steak/turkey/pork tips are very popular and their made to order sandwiches make a great lunch. For the last few years we've gotten beef for Christmas dinner from them and it hasn't disappointed. Their staff is always helpful and friendly read more

Great for Subs and pizza. Prosciutto is amazing as is the fresh mozz. Also a great Butcher, sausages are delicious!

I love this place. The Italian sausages are fresh and tasty, and the marinated steak and chicken tips are delicious. They also serve subs (take out), including great Italians, made correctly with the right ingredients, which is becoming rare these days. read more

Love this place, friendly staff and has the best lunch choices in town. Great marinated steak tips.

I've been getting their cooked chicken cutlets for some time now, very handy way to start a meal, and tasty, I have been noticing them getting smaller, but today was a new low in terms of size, they are so tiny!! Not a real portion, more like child sized portion. So I'm done with them. read more

Very fresh meat and it all tastes great. We often get freshly ground beef or marinaded chicken to grill at home. Some of the items are pretty expensive but most of it is reasonable. read more

well im very impressed.been there 2 times and the subs were great steak tip and turkey tip and pizza amazing..ohhh the chocolate chip soft cookie i has was best since i was little kid mmmmmm. read more