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    Babe's Meat & Counter

    4.6 (237 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Tripping Animals
    Stephanie S.

    I cannot speak highly enough about this place!!!! So being from LA and moving to Miami, we were really missing our local butcher shop (Butcher and Booze in Glendale). A friend from here recommended I try this location out and although it's not exactly the same, the menu items are SO delicious. Not only that the staff is super helpful and informative (glad you guys went to the Dolphins game because we finally took a W). I always get the French onion soup burger. You'd think it's sloppy and wet but THIS burger.... They almost make sure that the buns aren't soggy. That cheese is unreal, the meat is phenomenal. I really could go on and on about this place. We also love getting the chicharron and the wings aren't bad either. DO NOT forget to check out the fridge. It sets the vibe in there. They have Tripping Animals and other few local spotted breweries in their fridge as well as truffle butter, beef tallow, chimichurri and other fun items to cook with. Really don't sleep on this place. I can't wait to be back!

    Hash brown bowel, sorry was hungry so I took a few bites

    A hidden gem in Palmetto bay! The food was amazing! The service even better. This is were meat eaters go to satisfy their need for quality meat and a friendly environment. The new expansion makes dining a comfortable experience. I give it two thumbs up

    Burger
    Jonathan P.

    It's a three star place. But I like them. So I give four for that. Burger is good. I think it's a smash style. So medium well is the norm. But it's not moist. Needs more grease. Fries were ok. Probably out of a bag. Second sandwich we ordered was the cheese steak. It was ok. Bread was eh. Steak was good. Two tables out front to sit. And a Stand up bar with no chairs. They said they are expanding. So maybe they will have more seating. The fresh meat looked great. Next time I'll purchase a few steaks to make at home.

    Lauren N.

    Such a nice deli and the service was lovely! I heard such good things about their cheeseburger so i had to get one! We also had the montreal smoked meat sandwich. The cheeseburger meat had amazing flavor and they used the perfect cheese to melt on top! I loved the soft and fluffy buttery potato bun and the pickles were amazing. I had a tangerine kombucha to wash it down. The montreal smoked meat had delicious flavor, but we wished the slices of meat were thicker. I also had their brown butter cookie. the dough is pretty good, but I think it needed chocolate chips maybe. I ordered 4 italian sausages from their deli and used it in my schiacciata, it was a wonderful and flavorful addition!

    Babe's Meat and Counter
    Rick M.

    It was a Saturday afternoon, and after a long morning of shopping and feeling seriously hungry, I remembered seeing an ad online about a new place in the Palmetto Bay area that mentioned fried apple pies. Fried apple pies! I haven't had one in years, so that was enough to get me in the car and on the way. The spot is called Babes Meet & Counter, and it's tucked into a small shopping center just off South Dixie Highway (US1). When I pulled up, I noticed a couple of tables out front and quickly realized it's more of a takeout-style place. We stepped inside and were greeted by a gentleman behind the counter who welcomed us right away and explained the concept. It's part meat market, part short-order kitchen, so in addition to being a counter meat market and able to pick up quality cuts of meat, you can also grab a bite to eat from a simple, focused menu that includes burgers, sandwiches, and a few other dishes. I ordered the Babes Smash Cheeseburger, added an extra patty for good measure, and it did not disappoint. The meat was top-notch, full of flavor, and cooked perfectly. Erika had the Cuban sandwich, and we shared a side of cheese fries and everything was fresh, well-prepared, and delicious. I was really looking forward to trying one of their fried apple pies, but they had already sold out earlier that morning. No big deal--we'll just make sure to get there earlier next time. While we were eating, the owner Joanne arrived and immediately started chatting with customers, making her presence felt in the best way. We didn't get a chance to talk to her directly, but you could tell she's hands-on and proud of what she's built here. Joanne also owns Babes Meat & Counter in Pinecrest, which already has a strong reputation for quality meats and great food. With this new Palmetto Bay location, she's brought that same passion and quality to a more casual, grab-and-go setting. The place was clean, the staff was friendly, and there was a steady flow of customers, which is always a good sign. I'm already looking forward to going back, not just for the food, but to finally get my hands on that fried apple pie. Highly recommend this spot to anyone looking for great meat, great food, and a genuinely welcoming local business.

    Babe's Burger
    Steve L.

    Not often does one bite immediately release endorphins all throughout your body and leave you in a euphoric state. But this was exactly how I felt after taking one bite of Babe's Burger. Located in Palmetto Bay, Babe's Meat & Counter restaurant is both restaurant and a butcher shop. I went on a Saturday morning and parking was easy and ample. As we headed over there I already scoped the menu and knew what I wanted to try. My wife asked me, "isn't it too early for a burger?" of which it was an easy no. When you first walk in you are welcomed by a beautiful selection of meats from Ribeye to Wagyu. It's a quick reminder this aint Vegan country. Staff was quick to answer any questions and give us their suggestions but nothing was swaying me from what I was looking for. We ordered the Poutine Fries, the Ham and Bacon Croquettes, Hash Browns with Bacon and of course Babe's Burger. I had heard the owner was Canadian, so I knew the Poutine Fries were going to be legit. And they did not disappoint. The homemade gravy was spot on and the cheddar cheese curds were soft and gooey. The Ham and Bacon Croquettas come one per order along with chicharrones. I ended up ordering more because they were so delicious. Perfect balance of creamy inside and crunchy exterior. They say bacon makes everything better and this is no exception. My wife also loved her Hash Browns. But let's get to the star of the show here, Babe's Burger. Perfection is sometimes found in it's simplicity. No gimmicks. Just quality. The bun, soft and buttery. The pickles, looked and tasted homemade. The cheese, classic American. The burger patty as expected from a butcher shop, perfection. And the only condiment added was a mayo and sriracha mix. No lettuce. No tomatoes. Just a simple burger and in there lies the magic. Simple ingredients. Executed to perfection. It goes without saying the burger was amazing. I walked out and all I could think about was that burger. Upon my return I will try other things but that burger will be on my list everytime. Kudos to Babe's Meat & Counter. You knocked it out of the park by a mile. An absolute must try whether in the area or not. Definitely worth it!

    Lunch after church
    Armando L.

    Where do I even start... We recently saw this restaurant on Instagram posted by a local food critic. It's a bit out of the way from home, but the food looked so good online that we decided to make the drive and give it a try. This is the first Sunday that they've been open, and we stopped in on our way back from church. I am so absolutely glad we did. Parking here in the strip mall was great. There are some really cozy tables out in front of the restaurant, and a stand-up counter inside. We sat outside as it just happens to be a beautiful day. We started off with an order of the pork rinds, which are absolutely fire. They are fried perfect and seasoned perfect. Just an awesome, light snack, and a great way to start the meal. On to the food. My son had the Reuben, which was made with peppered pastrami and was absolutely on point. My other son and I each had a cheeseburger. He had regular mayonnaise, and I had the chipotle mayo. Both were cooked to perfection and hit the spot. To top it off we shared an order of cheese fries, and the cheese sauce is on another level. We ended with a chocolate chip cookie that really has no equal as far as I'm concerned. What a perfect cookie. The service was exceptional, the food was amazing. Overall, a five star experience and five star food. A+++++ across the board.

    Ruben sandwich
    Nick D.

    This was my second visit to Babes Meat & Counter, and it somehow topped the first. The first time I came, I tried the burger -- and it was excellent. Perfectly cooked, juicy, and full of flavor, definitely one of the better burgers I've had in Miami. But on my second visit, I went with the Reuben, and honestly... it blew me away. The corned beef was tender and flavorful, the bread was perfectly toasted, and the balance of tangy sauerkraut and melty cheese made every bite better than the last. You can tell the ingredients are high-quality and made with care. Highly recommend this spot -- whether it's your first visit or your fifth. Everything I've tried so far has been a hit, and I'm already looking forward to coming back to try more. Babes is definitely a hidden gem worth checking out.

    Meat bar
    Rob M.

    The service here wasn't bad. They were very good at introducing promotions and answering questions. The Ambiance gives that of a fast food grab and go place with an home style dinner touch. The burger was exceptional . Overall not a bad place to eat

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    What every deli should hope to be Owners are clearly passionate about what they do and really is a gem to have in the neighborhood

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    Amazing food and hospitality. Definitely will be back love the addition to the restaurant

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    Hello Bahn mi. Don't ever take that off the menu. Best sandwich in Miami. There is nothing better.

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    Burgerrrr so good. I wish it was open later for dinner! Nice people. Good quality food and meat.

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    Ask the Community - Babe's Meat & Counter

    Do you sell MARINATED skirt steak, ready for grilling?

    From time to time, but our USDA Prime & American wagyu meats are best salted, grilled and then complemented with our house made chimichurri after cooking.

    How often do you have rack of lamb in stock?

    We keep it off and on, but can usually receive following day if ordered.

    Do you guys sell Beef Ribs? The fat ones?

    Yes, we can bring in both beef short rib plates (meat on top of bone) cut to whatever spec you prefer or left whole in a 3 bone plate. We can bring in the less popular beef back ribs (meat in between bones) as well.

    Has anyone tried their beef hotdog before?

    Ohhhh, yeah!!😋😋😋

    Do they have top blade steak and pancetta by any chance?

    We don't typically stock top blade, but can fabricate upon request, typically 1-2 days notice. Unfortunately out of pancetta at this moment, but typically stock either guanciale or pancetta. Will be recieving more next week.

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    Best chicharrones aka pork belly in Miami. I've had them multiple times and they are always cooked…read moreto perfection. They are paired with two delicious citrusy sauces. I've also had their pan con lechón which is also very good.

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    Came here on a weekday for brunch and really loved the selection! I came here with a friend…read morevisiting from out of town and met I had to take her to a Miami staple! Although it's not the original location, this location offers plenty of parking and indoor and outdoor seating! You can either order at the counter or have a staff member take your order at the table. The food was really good, I got a bagel with lox and a coffee. Portions are great and coffee is good. I liked that the outdoor space also offered shade since it gets pretty hot in the sun!

    I haven't written a Yelp review in months, but my experience yesterday was so disappointing that I…read morefelt compelled to dust off my account. I stopped by this well-established "bakery" chain for a quick bite. I chose the Pinecrest location because I always thought it was the nicer one. Other locations, particularly Doral, leave a lot to be desired in terms of ambiance. That's not to say this location is anything extraordinary, but at least it feels like a place you'd actually want to sit down and visit. It's been a long time since I last came here. I can't remember if they always stayed open until 9 PM on regular days, but I distinctly remember that on weekends at least, they used to close around 6 PM, and that by 5:30 PM the kitchen was often already shutting down. Because I generally wake up around 2 or 3 PM on weekends, this place became impractical for me long ago. I eventually found far better options closer to home that stay open later and offer a much broader selection of bakery/pastry items, all-day breakfast, while also offering sandwiches, entrées, desserts, and just about everything else. Still, after years of rotating through the same places, my friend and I decided to venture out, especially since I had woken up "early" by my standards. We arrived around 5 PM and I was absolutely floored by the menu prices. Wagyu or not, a smash cheeseburger for $25? A seafood fettuccine for $36? At a 3.6-star corner bakery? Dishes that cost around $18 a few years ago, such as the Black Forest ham and cheese scramble with coffee and orange juice, are now effectively $24 once you add the $2 extra charge for the coffee and small orange juice that used to be included. That's a staggering 33% increase from what was already an expensive meal three years ago. And that percentage doesn't tell the whole story, because even back then their prices were already 30% to 50% higher than many of their competitors. And let's be honest: the supposedly superior ingredients didn't exactly create some unforgettable culinary experience. You'd be hard-pressed to tell the difference between their Black Forest ham and the regular ham served elsewhere. Back to yesterday's visit. I had already driven there and didn't feel like searching for another place. Plus, my usual order at bakeries is a ham and cheese croissant, and that happened to be one of the few things on their menu that hadn't reached absurd pricing territory. At around $8, it's arguably one of their better deals, especially considering that a croissant filled with Nutella or some other typical filling costs roughly the same. Granted, it's not even a traditional ham and cheese croissant like the ones found in 99% of bakeries. It's a smaller version with the ham and cheese baked inside, almost like a pastelito. So when you factor this in, it's equally overpriced. Naturally, destiny enjoys playing jokes on me. The waitress informed me that they had already run out of croissants... at 5 PM... in a bakery supposedly known for its croissants. She then explained that they had shifted "more toward their bistro concept." I couldn't help but wonder: what bistro? Adding a few wildly overpriced restaurant dishes to your menu doesn't magically transform a bakery into a bistro. It simply gives the impression that you've drifted away from your original identity. And that's unfortunate because, as a French bakery, the selection here is already surprisingly limited. Compare them to competitors like Bonjour French Bakery and the difference becomes obvious. They simply can't compete. La Boulangerie mostly offers a handful of pastries and some jarred desserts and calls it a day. As for the coffee, both Bonjour French Bakery and Crema Gourmet Espresso Bar completely outclass them. Their coffee is richer, smoother, more flavorful, their prices are more reasonable, and their menus offer a broad selection, from all day breakfast to sandwiches, entrées, as well as pastas. Which brings me to the giant sign in the middle of the restaurant that proudly says "BAKERY" and to the word "BOULANGERIE" itself, the French term for a bakery specializing in bread and baked goods. Those words have never felt more irrelevant. There's a reason this place sits at a 3.6-star average rating as of this review. Had I seen that beforehand, I never would have driven this far based solely on memories from two years ago. I have a simple rule when it comes to restaurants: I don't go anywhere with less than four stars on Yelp. This visit was a good reminder of why.

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