The OG! Best butchers (and roast beef sandwiches) in town! All of your mainstay cuts, lots of pre-made specialties, and many premium cuts and options in the back. This place has been around for years, family ran, friendly and knowledgable. You'll be pleased by the service and quality, I promise. :) read more

Brees' Meats - Meat Shops Near Me - Garden Grove, California

I've been going to Brees' on and off for over a decade. I'm honestly surprised I hadn't 5 stars them sooner. All sandwiches are $12-15 depending on what you order. I got the $15 Italian with everything and it was loaded with fresh veggies, Boar's Head meats and cheese, mayo, mustard, etc. Previously I've gotten sliced meat by the pound as well. Staff is helpful and if you aren't sure what cut you want to buy on the raw meats...just ask! The customer behind me said his Dad wanted pork chops to smoke on the Traeger. They helped him pick the right cut & optional if you want it seasoned or as is. There's a few potatoes, onions, and seasoning in the shelves. A great one stop shop option! (The Char crust brand is great.) read more

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We drove down here because my husband was looking for a smoked ham. We called and they had two in stock, so we went ASAP as we were having a hard time finding what he needed on short notice. Most butchers we called said they would have them in stock closer to Christmas, but we needed one now. Walked in and the smell was AWFUL. Like rotting meat and ammonia. We did ask about the ham, turns out they only had huge ones, way bigger than what we needed, although they offered to cut it in half. But the price was insane at $5.99 a lb, so we left. Honestly, I wouldn't have even felt comfortable buying anything here based on the smell. All the cases were fogged up and I could barely even see what meat they had in there. How can they work in there all day with that smell?? We ended up finding the ham he wanted somewhere else at only $1.69/lb. So glad we didn't risk it buying one here! read more

We've been going to Bree's' Meats for over 30 years. They are very knowledgeable and helpful. Our favorite store! Ask for Josh, he's the best. 10 Stars ********** read more

My girlfriend asked for a ribeye, and we were given what looks like a ny strip. Steak was not trimmed with quite a bit of gray scale Cooked the steak until internal temp of 140-145. After slicing the meat it looks so unappealing. It looks somewhat processed and like meatloaf. The only reason I'm writing this review is because the butcher raved about his family's shop and legacy. read more

Brees' Meats - "Ribeye" - Meat Shops Near Me - Garden Grove, California

I love mom and pop shops. This particular store has apparently been here for over 60 years! The shop has some old school charm to it, but that's where the problem also lies- this place has an awful smell inside. Having worked in meat and seafood prep myself, I can tell you that this place hasn't been deep-cleaned in a very long time. There was the smell of stale meat / blood that permeated the location. Several cracked areas on the floor had sawdust thrown over it to conceal whatever was hiding there. There was dirt / blood / grime in almost every corner and surface here. I surmised that most of the awful smell had to be coming from the wooden floor of the meat prep area. A wooden floor in a kitchen that prepares meat should not exist in a modern setting. I've no doubt that the staff here has their hearts in the right place, as guest service is not one of my issues with Bree's Meats. TO THE MANAGEMENT/ OWNERS: -This place needs to be stripped completely to its bones and cleaned with bleach! Oh my... read more

called here to check if they have ground venison for making my lasagna. The owner was nice enough to check for me in the back so I didn't have to waste time going there for nothing. The meat is good quality. Service is a plus. Only wish it was closer to home. read more

1. The sandwich was made on the spot, and it was huge! 2. This spot is definitely a butcher shop that just sells sandwiches on the side! 3. The staff were friendly and quick with preparing my order! 4. Parking is plenty in this shared lot! Note: Even if the open sign is not on, they are opened at 9 am! Photo: The Italian read more

Brees' Meats - The Italian (TikTok: @justandyvu) - Meat Shops Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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Josh is-an amazing butcher & person. This is a family owned business & they truly care for all of their customers. Their meats are always fresh & this this is a small meat market with a huge heart.. Highly recommended to anyone. They also carry dog food. read more

Thanks again for the elk meat! Great customer service and all you can ask for at a butcher shop!

I have gone to this meat market for a leg of lamb for many years . my last trip was very disappointing. I order a leg of lamb as a phone order. and had scheduled for pickup the 22nd. I wasn't feeling well and called to change my pickup to the 23 rd. i was told by phone that there was two meats prime rib and leg of lamb ,I told him I never ordered the prime rib that I wanted the leg of lamb not the prime. rib I never placed a ordered for that meat. he sounded confused so I repeat my order to confirmed the leg of lamb only he said ok to the changes and pick up date to the 23 rd . im coming from Fullerton to pick up what I thought was a leg off lamb when I got to the meat market it had a foul Odor and meat didn't look good . I got help gave him my last name and first name . I guess he didn't understand my names so I repeated it again not sure what happed after that but the person that placed my phone order approached and said that I did not order the leg of lamb I ordered the prime rib and there is nothing that I had ordered leg of lamb. and he had been trying to call me. I had no message that he had called, the option he gave me was he can order a leg of lamb and he can get it by the 23rd but he has to place the order . i couldn't stand the smell and the meat quality that they had out so I just said I want to do some grocery shopping at the Vons next door and I will think about. I was told to not wait to long. I didn't go back. Very poor service for both phone and in store. I will never return to that meat market again.the person that did my order didn't want to man up to his mistake and covered up by saying I order prime rib I lot of difference between meats price wise . I have always ordered leg of lamb and never have ordered prime rib from that meat market.that dude was seriously Delusional . . read more

Great quality, great service . We have been going here for about 10 years . Definitely recommend. read more

Great service. Been buying meat here since childhood. Meat is always fresh, service is always great!

The absolute best pastrami sandwich I have ever had! They are old school in every way. They are a real full charge butcher shop. Friendly, funny and lower prices on custom chicken sausage than I would pay for standard fare at a chain market. Thank you yelp for giving me the heads up! read more

Off putting smell upon entry. Man behind counter did not wear gloves. I only bought deli meat, which was fine. I cannot comment on other meat products read more

The best sandwich shop for your value! Our sandwich was made on the spot, it was delicious and huge! The staff were friendly and quick with preparing our order! read more

Stopped in for a deli sandwich and the place had an unpleasant odor. Service was subpar. I wouldn't return.

The place smells really off... I know butcher shops often have a strange smell so I didn't want to be overly picky about that but in retrospect I should have just left. I ended up ordering a sandwich but it was absolutely awful. The roast beef smelled bad and it was very very dry. The cheese was crusty and dry too. The bread was super wet and soggy with spread. The tomato and lettuce were wilted and old. There are flies everywhere, they don't close the fridge for to the sandwich box. In looking at the previous reviews this place was hit or miss so that's why I took that chance but i deeply regret it. The service was fine but it certainly doesn't make up for everything else that was bad. The other meats in the case looked discolored so try at your own risk. I ended up tossing the sandwich for fear of food poisoning. Lesson learned, 15 bucks down the drain. read more

Our favorite butcher! Been a neighborhood favorite for years. Great kabobs ready to go and a variety of marinades. Our family fav is the chicken fajitas- they're always fresh. Service is friendly and they seem to always be busy. Saw dust on floor type ambiance . read more

Good service, reasonable pricing and friendly staff, for the most part. I had an Elk that required processing. The wait time was a little lengthy, but given the fact that they were slammed with other jobs, and it was around the holiday season, it was ok. It was evident that they were busy because the packaging of the finished product was a little messy, unlike the last job I had done there, where it was neatly packaged and clearly labeled. "Keith", I believe is the name of the person, who is possibly the owner was friendly and professional. However, a younger guy who worked up front and answered the phone a couple times, could be a little more friendly and professional. He was not very approachable and borderline rude when spoken to. However, all in all I highly recommend Brees for game processing and for purchasing meats. read more

Amazing place. Family owned & it's a hidden gem. Their meats are top notch & service is just the best. Conversations here are always welcome. read more

I've been a customer of Bree's for over 20 years and have purchased both bulk quarter steer packages and single cuts that have always been tender and delicious. Overall clean store and knowledgeable staff. read more

This review is long over due !! I've.m been going here for years! The kabobs are delish. So are the fresh made deli subs!! I ordered a ham this year for Thanksgiving and Josh wasn't lying The best!! Honey baked ain't got Sh*t on Bres ham !! My family loved it !! Furthermore , when you go in here you will see being that you value the same type of "home town" service! This is the vibe when I was living in Wisconsin and you walked in the bank and they knew you by name and you have their undivided attention until the end of your visit. The customer service is the "honey on the ham" What a blessing in Big Corporate Orange County to have this local gem !! read more

Brees' Meats - Ham for Thanksgiving - Meat Shops Near Me - Garden Grove, California

The best meat and prices. Love their sandwiches especially on concert day. Fun to see how many people come in with the same game plan

Excellent tri-tip, we smoked this one low and slow like a brisket. Delicious! Threw this one on the Weber kettle! read more

Brees' Meats - Smoked tri-tip! Low and slow, was delicious! - Meat Shops Near Me - Garden Grove, California

I stopped for a sandwich and had The Italian. It's a big sandwich and also heavy. Sandwich was good and tasted as I was expecting for Boar's Head products. The surprise was with the size and weight because it's made with a good size 12" roll. I ate half for lunch and saved the other half for tomorrow. Definitely worth a try if you're looking for a big sandwich. read more

Brees' Meats - Sandwich Menu - Meat Shops Near Me - Garden Grove, California

I don't leave reviews often but I had to for this spot. Josh was fantastic, explained everything so well to me. Their aged ribeyes are to die for, best polish and hot Italian sausages I have ever had. Looking forward to trying their hot pastrami sandwich and their kabobs which I cannot wait to cook. I have found my spot and will be recommending this place to everybody. Amazing family butcher with a high quality selection of meats. read more

They have wonderful quality meats They are very helpful in suggesting different cuts for different preparations read more

We've been coming here for years and have been very happy with the quality of the meats and friendliness of the staff, however my last visit, just this week was very disappointing. There was very little meat in the case, the store felt dirty and unkempt, and unbelievably I was the only customer in the store at lunchtime which used to be crowded with folks buying subs. I'm wondering if the original owners have sold. Something is amiss here. read more

Top notch quality meats. I am very impressed with this place. I go to get my rib eyes from them.

No matter what you need they have it Trust me I'm Argentinian and I've been looking for a place like this in a very long time !! Thanks guys see you soon read more

Brees' Meats - Short ribs just a big piece Slow fire for about two hours on the bone Thank me later - Meat Shops Near Me - Garden Grove, California

It pains me to leave this review, as I've been a customer for over 20 years. But something needs to be done about the cross contamination happening here. Walked in, lady behind the counter was trimming chicken with no gloves on. Asked for a tri tip, she proceeded to get one out of the case WITHOUT washing her hands or putting on gloves. She then takes my debit card in the same unwashed hands!! Flies were everywhere in the store. This is not the 1st time I've noticed unsafe handling of the meat. I will no longer be a customer as I can't overlook these simple safety procedures! read more

Came here for the first time a couple of weeks ago and was excited to try their sandwiches after reading reviews on it. Didn't wait too long as there was only one butcher in the shop and 3-4 customers ahead of me. I ordered a pastrami sandwich and was short on time and starving. The owner and his family were there and were excited that I was trying their food for the first time. Don't get me wrong, I want to reiterate that the staff was friendly and welcoming. The sandwich looked great, but I was very off-put by the their hygiene practices--thus the 2 star review. The owner helped multiple customers ahead of me and handled money. When he went to make my sandwich, he didn't wash his hands nor use gloves. I tried to be understanding but he also pulled a knife out of his apron to cut my sandwich (not sure what else that knife is used for). Handling money and raw meats without gloves, then putting together a sandwich for a customer should be a health concern, whether we are in a pandemic or not. I'm disappointed that I had to toss the sandwich away. I typically speak up on these occasions but it was hard to with his family there having so much excitement that they were winning over a new customer. If the situation was a bit different, I'm sure I would return on more lunch breaks. This family-owned business seemed like they loved what they did. I was conflicted on whether or not to leave this review. read more

Friendly staff but the worker was processing orders, touching customers credit cards and such, then proceeded to get ground beef with his bare hands (used a paper at first, but then added / removed to get the weight correct, with his hands.) I'm not a super germ freak but that was kind of nasty- didn't wash hands for 3 customers read more

Top quality butcher, with really good guys. They got us in and out before a big holiday weekend. I will absolutely use them again.

The butchers at Bree's are always so friendly and helpful. This is my go to place for something good to cook or should I say smoke. A winning combination Bree's and my Traeger ironwood 885 read more

Brees' Meats - This is the Crown Roast just starting the cook - Meat Shops Near Me - Garden Grove, California

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Great meat and great advice from these fine butchers. My spiral cut Easter ham made quite a splash at our Easter. Butcher took time to explain to me everything ninneeded to do for serving and where the hock started (portion to save for soups) Thanks to the team at Brees! read more

Brees' Meats - Brees Easter Ham - Meat Shops Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Friendly and helpful They take the time to walk you through how to cook the cut you get if you need. For me it was prime rib for the first time and it came out great read more

As someone who really enjoys good food and taking tons of food pictures for the heck of it, I told myself that one day I will start writing Yelp reviews because it only makes sense to be able to share your experiences with others! After having to move to Texas to attend a out-of-state for four years and intermittently coming back during Winter and Summer breaks, I find myself always requesting my boyfriend to fix my craving for pastrami sandwiches from Brees' Meats! Oh, and of course all other OC foods hahah! With that being said, I kept it in the back of my mind that Brees' Meats is the gem of a place that I will dedicate my first Yelp review to. My boyfriend first introduced me to Brees' Meats a little over 7 years ago. And oh boy, I am SOOO glad that he took me to Brees' Meats! When we stepped into Brees' Meats, I was confused and asked him if he was sure that we were at the right spot because there was a sandwich shop a few stores down. But before I had gotten a confirmation I was immediately greeted with a "Hello there, how's your day?!" AMBIANCE Small and quaint, the butcher store had a glass display with full rows of a variety of cuts of beef, pork, chicken and etc that were whole and pre-marinated. To the left was a little area with spices, herbs, and produce for quick grabs of last minute fixes for whatever protein you may come there for. SERVICE With such a welcoming smile, greeting, and great customer service, the both of us felt like we were able to connect with them like they were our neighbors haha! The son spoke to us about the food options and the father told us about the history of their small family operated business as the wall of Brees' Meats displayed such recognition and timeline. FOOD Pastrami sandwich [5/5]: The pastrami meat was selected from the glass display, sliced thinly by a strong and sharp machine, warmed up by a microwave and then carefully prepared onto a 12-inch white sandwich bread with mustard and provolone cheese with a pickle on the side. The sandwich also came with a small bag of Lay's Potato chips. The minute I took a bite out of the sandwich and chewed, the rich flavor of the pastrami meat made me feel like there was a party in my mouth! Every single bite was so flavorful and delicious that I knew I will most definitely be coming back for more! The texture and flavor of the pastrami was so on point it almost felt like it melted in my mouth! At that point I thought to myself how I really wished I knew of Brees' Meats way sooner!! It was LEGIT!!! SO YUMMY! PARKING -Plentiful is all I need to say =] P.S. I kept my once quiet promise by finally writing a review to fulfill it. Here is to my first foodie Yelp review to a place that deserves all the love! To all the frequent trips to Bree's Meats after a long pastrami drought for being in Texas for months at a time =] dnL approved =] read more

Brees' Meats - Pastrami sandwich! So delicious! dnL approved:5/5! - Meat Shops Near Me - Garden Grove, California

Josh is amazingly knowledgeable and friendly with a great memory. He remembers our deli sandwich order every time and they are delicious. My fav is the roast beef with provolone. They have everything you could possibly need from handmade sausages and kebabs to great cuts of steaks. Definitely recommend this place whether it's for a special occasion or everyday dinner needs read more