Good and fresh quality of meats for an affordable price! I go here to stock up my freezer for a few…read moremonths; it's perfect. They have the perfect cuts that I need for certain dishes also, as well as the convenience of having other items such as french fries, vegetables, pies, and desserts that can be purchased frozen in bulk. The staff is always friendly and helpful as well and will get you what you need. The store has always been kept clean and tidy.

Never went to Shaker Road store but frequent the one in Chicopee. Just a wonderful selection of…read morefood. Plus prices are reasonable. They have everything you're looking for.

Terrific experience with this local butcher and charcuterie shop. From fresh bone broth stocks,…read morecured meats, outstanding selection of locally raised meats. This shop makes a sandwich of the day, and they do not disappoint. I was able to purchase some fresh rabbit for a dinner event and the service was excellent.

Two words: rotisserie chicken…read more Friends kept going on and on about this chicken. How good can a rotisserie chicken (RC) be, I thought? Turns out the Sutter Meats' RC is excellent. This could be a weekly thing.

4.50 stars. As the name states, Avon Prime Meats is a purveyor of USDA prime and a few other…read moreselections, but you cannot go wrong with any of the prime cuts (and frankly, based on what I have seen at this point, the other cuts are just fine as well). So far, I've had prime NY Strips, ribeyes, picanha (top sirloin cap) and Porterhouse steaks here and all were absolutely divine. They even may have a few cuts that don't make it on the shelf but you can ask for them and they might make your day even better. This store has quite a bit more than an impressive array of butcher cuts. You'll find all sorts of meat and seafood swimming in a number of different marinades. They have deli meats, and you'll probably prefer them here to anywhere else in Avon (and really anywhere in Hartford and its surrounding cities). Are you looking for some fancy tri-colored pasta? They got that. Natalie's Juice? It's here. Elk and venison? Maybe some other exotic cuts? They got quite a few in here. They even have a decent beer selection. And I haven't even started talking about all of their prepared food which is far better than what you'll find in most high end grocery stores. In any event, along with the Fresh Market chain's Avon location, you can pretty much source all of your non-basic wants and needs at these two shops.

I know it's Avon, but prices here are outrageous. I was looking at the ground venison & elk,…read moreneither one had prices listed (on the product itself or anywhere around the fridge). So the counter person took them back up to the register to check the prices, they were in the $23 & $24 range for 14 ounces. That's double the price I pay for ground venison and ground elk at the Litchfield Locker, the prices there are $11.99/lb (venison) & 10.99/lb (elk) respectively. So, needless to say, I just wasn't interested in being fleeced, no thanks. I won't be returning.

Best Italian sausage I've found in the Springfield area. I appreciate the spice rack for all your…read moregrilling and seasoning needs. The dairy section is always a fun treasure hunt- will my favorite yogurt be steeply discounted with sell-by dates imminent? The 10lb bags of chicken can be unwieldy, but as soon as I get home I'm normally repackaging them into smaller zip bag portions for the freezer anyhow.

As far as working and shopping there no. Alexis Vallides a hiring manager is unprofessional and…read morerude. Had an attitude the whole interview. She made mistakes and just placed blame on others instead of owning up to her mistakes. Losing employees. I'm sure it's because of her. Food also is kept up with. It's mixed with fresh food and food that looks and smells spoiled.

Always great selections of meat and great sales. The bacon is delicious and the apple sausage has…read morejust the right flavor. They will cut various meats to your liking which I prefer during the holidays. Their deli meats are delicious too especially the bacon crusted turkey. Always nice staff to greet you when you walk in.

Really nice store for high-quality deli meats. They have a good variety of deli meats that I like…read moreto put on my sandwiches almost every day. They also have some good ice cream from Hershey's (the ice cream company) sold in freezers. They slice and cut slices of deli correctly and the way I want the slices to be. It's a busy store for some things.

I use Arnolds in Chicopee for our club meat raffles, and the prizes are always welcome…read more Also get meat for my personal use and highly recommend. Like big, meaty chicken wings? They have 'em. Great selection of pork? Check. Fresh hamburg that cooks up to perfection? This place is for you. And you can spend a lot of time browsing their specialty items. Bonus - they pack your purchases in bags or boxes, to your preference.

If you're looking for large primal cuts of beef Arnold's has what you need. Just about every…read moretype/cut of beef, pork and chicken too. As well as seafood, all manner of sausages, cheeses, side dishes and desserts, etc. Very well laid out, bright and clean store. The employees are very polite and very helpful in my experience. Arnold's is a meat lovers paradise. You can't go wrong there!

Went here yesterday while visiting a friend who lives nearby. I ordered the pulled pork with sides…read moreof slaw and collard greens. The portions were more than ample. The pork was cooked perfectly. No sauce or rub on it but it came with 2 different BBQ sauces, one was a Carolina Gold style and another that seemed to be Kansas City style. I am a Carolina fan and was not disappointed at all. It really brought it all together. The slaw had a very nice kick to it. The cornbread and hush puppies were a little on the dry side but had good flavor. The collard greens did let me down as I am used to more hamhock or bacon flavor, however it was not a deal breaker for me. l am looking forward to my next visit here.

We paid our first visit to CPC today, and really enjoyed the food…read more COVID has all but closed the dining room, and the big sheets of plexiglass between you and the masked counterpersons are a sad reminder of where we are today. However, despite all those necessary adjustments, CPC dished up some terrific barbecue for us. We ordered a brisket plate ($15) and pulled pork plate ($13) to go. Each plate came with a slab of cornbread and your choice of 2 sides. We selected sweet potato fries, mac and cheese, Baked BBQ beans, and cheese grits. The meals were served with 2 containers of BBQ sauce -Sweet St. Louis and Tangy Memphis. We made up a few combination plates for dinner tonight, and both of us agreed that the food was very good. Let's start with the meat, because, after all, this is a BBQ place. I liked the brisket a lot, once you trimmed the slices, they were very lean, very meaty, very tasty and plain old excellent. The slices were on the thicker side, but I didn't mind that one bit. The pork was tender and juicy and full of flavor. I added some of that Sweet St. Louis sauce to my plate, and it was great, with tons of flavor and no heat. I sampled three of the sides and thought the Gold Medal Winner was the mac and cheese. It had a luxurious texture and was loaded with cheesy goodness. The grits were excellent too. My wife and I split opinions on the cornbread, I liked it more than she did, and I think that's because it wasn't as sweet or as moist as the cornbread we've had in the past at various BBQ joints.. We also picked up two pieces of smoked salmon we'll target for dinner this week. All of that ran us less than $40, so we think the value is pretty darned good. The location is gorgeous, you are right next to the North Pond Marina of Lake Congamond so you can watch the boats from their outdoor patio if you're in the mood to do some people and boat watching. I'm sure we will be back because the BBQ options around here are few and far between.

Stopped by here to grab a sandwich for the road - what a treat! They cut the meat for your sandwich…read moreon the spot and it's all made to order. The bread was delicious. I had smoked turkey and cheese. It was exactly what I had hope for, I'll be back!

Neighborhood butcher and deli. Boars Head meats. Convenient to Holyoke Mall and HCC. Quick stop…read morefor cold cuts, fresh meat and salads. Freezer options also available. Shop Local!