Poor double smoke ham. Bought a whole ham for Easter. I have bought from Von Hanson's before…read more It was very salty from being saturated with brine, not firm as in the past, fatty and little flavor for double smoke. The counter help was not trained, could not operate the saw to cut in half and it was wrapped like a child would wrap. I think the meat market, is becoming no more than an ordinary store. Still looks like a wonderful meat market, need to back it up with service and meat quality.

These peeps in white aprons are dedicated to quality. Walk into the family-owned store with a…read moreclear nasal passageway and you'll be delighted: the smell of seasonings is incredible. If you're grilling out, this place guarantees it'll make the experience well worth it, *especially* if you're entertaining guests. From brats to steaks, they'll help you figure out what you want to bring home. Plus, if marinades and whatnot intimidate you, there's a sweet selection of pre-rubbed chops/breasts/roasts/etc. It costs a bit more than buying the economy bag of brick-hard frozen chicken at Cub, but let's put it this way: if you want to keep small business in business, and you want amazing/real/THICK meat, you gotta put up the cash for it and be happy about it.

I was waiting to get waited on and one guy came in and the guy behind the counter jumped on him to…read moreget his order so stood there and waited until the other guy was done with the customer that he was taking care of. He waited on me immediately. This was in Chaska store. Some employees need to take a customer service course. They were not even busy. I thought of just leaving and not making my purchase.

Stopped by to pick up our csa and picked up a few things, bacon and stuffed mushrooms. Bacon was…read morethick cut and fresh. Mushrooms were surprisingly good!!! Meats looked great and I'll be back to try more. Steady stream of customers and good customer service

Cathy's is the best for all around meats, cheese, snacks, and deli food. Order by the pound or buy…read morea pre-package. They have lots of local eats and are happy to help you find what you need. The brats are the best. Cant go wrong with any flavor. I have always liked the wild rice one- although Im not sure if they stopped making it or if its just seasonal. The breakfast burrito is also amazing. They have cry baby craigs hot sauce- if you know you know.

If you find yourself even remotely close to St. Boniface, do yourself a favor and make a pilgrimage…read moreto this butcher shop - it's an absolute gem and a non-negotiable stop for us! They have a deli, vast meat selection, and hot food to order! They also have lunch specials so there's really never a bad time to come. Everyone who works here is so friendly, willing to offer help, suggestions, and food pairings. There is a small seating area inside but tables available on the front porch as well! Every visit here for us is a treat, but there are a few items that are consistently at the top of our list. I am absolutely obsessed with their pickle roll-up pasta salad. It's uniquely delicious and has that perfect tangy, savory balance that keeps me coming back for more. Their honey dill smoked salmon is another personal favorite; it's incredibly tender with a beautiful smoky flavor and just the right hint of sweet honey and dill. My husband is equally in love with their maple glaze smoked salmon - it's sweet, rich, and perfectly smoked. And for a quick, satisfying snack, his go-to is always their turkey jerky, which is packed with flavor. Beyond the specialty items, their fresh meats are simply unmatched! We've bought many of their steaks, and they are consistently fantastic (highly recommend their NY strips and tomahawks when you feel fancy). No matter how we grill them, they always turn out incredibly moist and juicy. But the real star in the grilling department I think might just be their brats. Seriously, the casing on these brats is perfection - it crisps up beautifully on the grill, creating that satisfying snap with every bite. I've tried brats from so many places, and none come close to the crispiness and flavor of theirs. The quality, flavor, and unique selection here truly make it a standout. This isn't just a butcher shop; it's honestly a culinary destination! A definite must-visit for anyone who appreciates top-notch meats and delicious prepared foods.

Personally haven't been there in person, but I got some of their lamb pepper jack sticks at a fair…read more These things are literally the best meat sticks I have ever had. The complex lamb taste mixes incredibly with the mellow pepper jack. Would give those meat sticks ten stars out of five. Definitely visiting the store if I find myself near Watertown.

Everything I've tried there has been good. Processing service has been more prompt than anywhere…read moreelse. Great people.

Stopped in to pick up lunch after arriving in Minneapolis and heading to visit family. Wanted…read moresomething light and quick and saw Clancey's on Yelp. Being 5 minutes from our destination we decided to give it a try And boy are we glad we did! The sammiches weee absolutely outstanding. They come with a smorgasbord of toppings, so you need to peruse the list to determine if there is anything you DON'T want. We had three turkey sammiches and one ham, and everyone chose to modify their toppings slightly (note/ if you desire tomatoes, those need to be added as they oddly aren't on included in the smorgasbord ‍) I opted for everything - perhaps a bit anxious about how well all the flavours would mesh (mayo, mustard, horseradish, oil and vinegar along with various toppings). But you know something / it worked really really well. We also chose the potato salad as a side and it was also quite tasty. Lighter, northerly mayo's. While the sammiches weee being constructed we perused the offering in the attached grocery. Everything oooed fantastic and if we lived Locally, I would certainly be a regular - with an eye to trying many of their offerings beyond the sandwich counter.

This is my husband's favorite sandwich place. We have been coming for a number of years, even…read morebefore they moved to Grand Ave. We love the friendly and fast service. The food never disappoints. I tried the chili for the first time and it was delicious. Bus your own dishes and get your own water. There is parking at the back of the shop which was almost always available. Or street parking is also convenient. Love the neighborly feel of the place and don't forget to get the frozen stews for your next meal at home.

If you are looking for an old school meat market, this is it…read more Country rope sausage, jalapeño summer sausage, hot dogs, polish sausage, Italian sausage, and ring bologna. (We ask them to cut the summer sausage at 30 on the slicer closest to the window, then we grill it on a low heat or fry it as breakfast steak.)

Let them make 25 lbs of a family sausage recipe that we still make ourselves, as a yard sausage,…read morebut had them make as a breakfast link. They use something similar to a pressure cooker to finish it off after smoking the meat. It made it more moist with a far superior taste that the whole family eats now. I will have a larger batch next time and they where great to work with.

Amazing little local gem - solid deli, sandwiches, and frozen meats are available for purchase. I…read moregive a 5 star rating on service, John was a pleasure as he handled my order. I got a Turkey Cobb sandwich, some cookies from the case, burgers to grill for dinner-- and dill pickle chips! A place can never go wrong if they carry Old Dutch Dill pickle chips! Thanks Village Meats for the hospitality & being a wonderful small business.

This is a old school butcher shop in Wayzata that is one of the only remaining businesses in…read moreWayzata from before the edinafication of Wayzata great meats but the star is there hand made deli lunch service like I said before old school done right and some of the best meats in mn the butchers take time to do it right you will not be disappointed and while there you can get some of the best smoked jerky in all shapes and sizes and you can get small portions and try many flavors all good

One of the best meat sticks around. Sausages, brats and bologna is delicious!…read more Great place and great people!

I made the hot dogs on my Traeger. Yuck! The skin is overly thick and the meat inside is red and…read moresuper dry and salty and smokey. I'm going to toss all of them and not even give to my dog. I also tried the Blue cheese brats with blueberries. These were much better. Again, thicker casing. Yes, they were cooked properly on my Traeger. Maybe I need to try other meats here. In no rush to return.

Great food, great service, there's not much I would change!…read more Mr. Pig Stuff recently moved into a new location and I have to begin by saying, their new space is beautiful. It's gives off a modern whiskey house/southern rustic vibe. Plenty of indoor seating and a cute patio with an indoor/outdoor bar top. I have eaten here 3 times in the past few months and my experience has been the same each time, wonderful! My two favorite meals are the Smoked Chicken Wings and The Pile sandwich. The chicken wings: I'm the type to always sauce up any wing I get. Pig Stuff's wings will come out dry rubbed with your sauce in the side. At first I was hesitant but now I know why! Their dry rub is fantastic! The flavors are Smokey, savory, and salty - easily eaten on their own. The meat is very juicy and falls off of the bone! (8.5/10) The Pile: this is a sandwich consisting of brisket, pulled pork, Mac & cheese, and coleslaw. It's a monster of a sandwich and could definitely make a mess but OMG it is tasty! The sandwich comes with BQQ sauce, but who needs it when you have the juiciness of the pork, smokiness of the brisket, creaminess of the Mac & cheese, and the tang of coleslaw! It's almost hard not to finish this sandwich. (9/10) Another favorite are their fries. Fresh, crispy, and well seasoned. You can also get them as garlic parm fries where they drizzle their wing sauce across the top - YUM. (8/10) Lastly, the service here has always been impeccable. You're greeted with a smile by everyone. I have yet to meet a server or bartender that wasnt engaging. Looking forward to coming back around!

Visited for a late afternoon lunch on a Saturday. The whole area seems pretty new and being built…read moreup to serve the amphitheater crowd. When we stopped in there were a few people but lots of open spots. We ordered the queso and cracklins and split a two meet sampler. The queso had a bit of a kick. The sampler we got was brisket and ribs. Both meats were good and well flavored. Sides were beans and mashed potatoes. Beans seemed a little undercooked but mashed potatoes were great. There were two bbq sauces on the table and one was pretty mild and sweet but was very tomato forward and reminded me of more like a flavored ketchup. The spicy one was better but not something I'd choose. Meats were better without the sauce in my opinion. Service was fine- nothing great but nothing to complain about. If we are in the area and in the mood for bbq again, we'd probably give it another try.