I made the trek out to Barlow Beef at Wike Brothers' Farm in Sharon, Connecticut last night to pick…read moreup some locally raised grass fed beef. I was not disappointed. The prices were right. The selection was wide given the size of the operation. And I got to meet the man that makes it all happen: Hank Barlow. He was extremely friendly and helpful. He even agreed to meet me in the pitch black at night in 9-degree cold to let me shop after I got out of work and could make the trek out to Sharon. It's beautiful country, surrounded by mountains and state forests. There's even a covered bridge coming into town. It's worth the trip out to see the farm and the area even if you are a vegetarian. But, if you are a meat eater like I am, this was a life-changing experience. In addition to being cost effective (even the filet is $23/pound compared to 17 at your local grocer for crap that is fed corn syrup, antibiotics and hormones and $35 at whole foods for god knows what), this operation is local, sustainable, humane and family-run. This is what it's all about folks.

I recently was at a BBQ where Pete the butcher catered the event. The pork was excellent, putting…read moreit mildly. The pork melted in my mouth! There also was delicious roasted potatoes and saute string beans. Did I say delicious...you bet! The corn bread was top of the line. I had to have seconds and held back going for thirds. Pete caught me going for seconds on the roasted potatoes and made sure I got the crispy ones I asked for! I would highly recommend this caterer! He earned a 5 star review from this girl! I am planning on having my own pig roast event this summer. Thanks Pete the butcher! Marjie

Excellent Q. Used Pete for a Q in Narragansett, RI and not one complaint. Pig was tender and…read morejuicy, sides were delicious. Pete and crew were friendly to all guest and our four legged family member. Highly recommend.

We stopped in here on a whim and were so glad we did. The staff was knowledgeable and helpful. It's…read moregreat to know I can come to this butcher shop or order specific cuts of meat ahead of time. I so despise grocery stores and avoid them at all costs. We walked away with 2 cheeses which were fantastic. On street parking. Worth a stop in and planning my orders now!

This is a great whole animal butcher. We ordered our Christmas dinner roast on the phone. It was…read moreready when requested and the meat was fantastic; tender and delicious. They have a lot of gourmet products for sale. I would recommend the do-it-yourself ramen pkg. We will definitely use their services again.

I love Ye Olde Butcher Shoppe. I go there when I want quality meats. I only use their meatloaf…read moremix for my famous meatloaf. The filet mignon can be cut with a fork. A friend made pot roast with their meat a few days ago and it was so tender and tasty. They are not inexpensive but they are my go to when entertaining or just wanting to treat myself. Do yourself a favor and check them out.

Love this small butcher shop. They have a great selection of meats, premade meals, sides, and some…read moregrocery items. The staff are all accommodating and pleasant. The selections are consistent and the service excellent. Prices are very good as well. Best butcher in the area.

I stopped by during my travels looking for a sandwich and just loved the whole set up of the place…read more There is a butcher area for all kinds of meats, all looked fresh and of great quality. Customers were coming in to pick up their meat orders. The deli area offers a variety of cold and hot sandwiches, salads, sides. Great selection. I ordered a roast beef and Swiss on a hard roll, with coleslaw and horseradish sauce. It was fantastic! The meat was flavorful and plentiful and that homemade slaw added a great little kick. They also have baked breads and goodies. I left with a sourdough bread and a choc chip cookie. There are some tables outside to eat. They also sell unwashed, unrefrigerated chicken eggs from a local farm. So great! I did buy these, but somehow they didn't make it into my bag which I did not discover until I got home, but other than that, service was super friendly and helpful. So refreshing to have quality customer service. The store is well organized, nicely decorated, and extremely clean. I recommend a stop in and I will make a point to return as soon as possible.

This is the best place in town to get really high-quality meat. Steve and John can be found there…read morejust about every day and they are two of the nicest people in town. They care about the town, community and the quality of meat they provide. The prices might be a little bit higher than what you would find at a local grocery store, but I promise you it's worth the money. They make everything in-house from bacon, breakfast sausage, steak tips, and they have the best pork chops around. When I have people over for dinner this is almost always where I will go to pick up what I need for dinner.

Superb pork store at the top of Broad Street in Little Poland. We love all of the Polish…read moredelicatessens on Broad Street; each has a specialty niche - this one's is the meat counter. The quality is superb (no doubt abetted by the fact that the store is almost always busy - everything's fresh.) The meat display is literally forty feet long. The selection is astounding. We're still discovering new things. And for all of this excellence, the cost is very reasonable. Excellent smoked Bratwurst cost $3.99 a pound on a recent visit. Lean hickory smoked bacon (de luxe, this is what Peter Luger's in Brooklyn NY serves for the thick bacon appetizer) was $4.99. Lean, pink Black Forest Ham was only $7.99 - this stuff put "Honey Baked Ham" to shame and is cheap enough to get a pound for sandwiches and then a pound sliced 1/4" for breakfast plates (or scalloped potatoes). Beside charcuterie, I buy coarsely ground fresh pork here, to make sausage patties with (and for meat sauce). There is a refrigerator full of pierogies of all kind. Refrigerated cases contain specialty European dairy products, herring, and frozen items. There's a bakery cabinet featuring superb high quality Euro-style breads and rolls - and Polish paczi (sp?) As in all serious food markets, they offer a great variety of spices, seeds and other dry goods for the kitchen. There's a huge selection of seasoning amalgams and sauce mixes, too. There's a great selection of pickles in jars, including some rather exotic pickled combinations. Candy and cookies fill fully two aisles of the spacious store. Go here because my words and pictures cannot suffice to describe the experience. Go on a weekday to avoid crowds - it's that popular! Did I mention it was a superb value?! So go here, even if you don't like Polish food.

Lots of polish markets in New Britain but this is the best one. I picked Kielbasi, kabanosay, hot…read moredogs and a bunch of canned goods , stuffed cabbages , pickled items and condiments. Highly recommended

I was impressed how clean the animal areas were. Especially the pigs.The cattle had plenty of grass…read morearea to live in

Some of the finest foods I've ever eaten have come from D'Agata's Farm. Suffield is not an easy…read moreride for me but well worth the trip. From hand-made sausage to exquisite low-fat ground beef, I'm very impressed with the vast difference from what you can buy in stores. Thank you for all that you do!

The best. Pork, beef, etc. Period. Family run, always pleasant. The best ribeye ive had in years…read more Recommend!

Friendly staff with a wonderful range of products at reasonable prices. Don't let the…read moreNeighbourhood keep you from stopping by., you'll be fine. Oh and be sure to buy a jar of More than Mustard, you be can thank me later.