I've been getting my meats from here for 12 years If you tell them it's your first time there They'll give you a free sausage Very good quality meats Look at their list of specials lbs they have They do package orders as well read more

Love this place. They always have smoked picnic hams that my family craves! Great place.

They have a wide selection of meats... they have many different cuts of meat. The service was very good too, they cleared my doubts and helped me pick the best. Would visit often if it was close by. read more

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First time in on a Saturday. The meat counter was very busy. The line moved but it took some time. Love being able to get special sausages, linguica, mild and hot Italian sausage in a long cord. They cook on the grill and serve so much better. Very friendly and respectful employees. Even though it was tough for the employees to walk around to replenish the open fridges with all the customers in their way, you only heard respectful "excuse me, thank you". Central meats always earns my five stars! read more

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Great place found items you can't find anywhere in Virginia. Definitely going back to get all my beef pork products in there.

Folks we have visited this store for maybe 25+ years and now we live more than a hour away and still make the trip ever other month or so. Even though we have another place closer - they can't beat Central Meats. The meats have always been outstanding. I'd recommend the Delmonico steaks if you're looking for a real treat. But really no mater if we bought pork, beef or chicken everything has been better then the chain supermarkets. I'd also suggest going online and getting a coupon for a buy one get one free of their BBQ. Saves you about $8 and then you can a heck of a BBQ meal one night. As for service: on the weekend or holiday week, it can be a bit chaotic but the staff do real good at getting folks through. It's been awhile but I have also had them process a few deer that I've harvested during the season. Alway seemed to be a fair price and with a quick turn around. So if you're looking for a real butcher shop with great products - go ahead a shop here. You won't be disappointed. read more

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Great selection and fantastic meats! The service is like you stepped back in time when businesses really cared about their customers. If you're looking for a great cut of meat, come to Central Meats! read more

Only place in the area that carries boudin sausage, thank goodness it's consistently good! We buy about 7 lbs every couple months and make a giant batch of boudin balls. The consistency of the boudin is good, could have more liver in it, but it's good. Prices of some of the meat is high when compared to other places. However, the cuts are usually great. No sloppy butchering here. You can find great deals. They can get really busy and will run out of the specialty sausages. So, plan accordingly. read more

Good selection. Prices are high like everywhere. Might not return because every time we go the employees we have dealt with are very rude. Today there was a younger emo type girl who was extremely rude. Don't understand why someone who clearly hates dealing with the public works in a job dealing with the public. She acted annoyed that she had to actually do her job. Hopefully she finds employment elsewhere, either by choice or not. read more

We were having guests for dinner, and wanted to serve pot roast. We checked prices for Chuck roast at all local grocery stores (8.99/lb) and central meats (6.99/lb) wife said to buy 9 lbs of chuck roast. They were extremely well trimmed, so I decided to only get 6 to 7 lbs. Pot roast was great. Quite flavorful, and we had significant left overs. We have bought brisket, ribs, chickens and steaks there before. Oh, and their Dino ribs, wow they were great out of the smoker. It's a butcher shop, that also has grocery shelving with the normal stuff plus a very latge selection of spices and prepared BBQ rubs and sauces. They also have dried pig ears, and beef bones for the pets. Did I mention they make their own sausage. read more

Great meats, great variety. Central meats seem to increase their culinary inventory more and more. I stop in my tracks with the variety of offerings sometimes. Spices that are hard to find with competitive prices. The butchers at the counter are always ready to assist and answer a question. I always know what I want when I shop here, and there is just so much more you walk out with! Reminds me of the butcher shops from New York dad always took me to, when buying a side of cow for our freezer. read more

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I stopped by Central Meats (aka Where's the BEEF) located at 1120 Kempsville Road in the heart of Chesapeake. They have a great selection of good quality beef, chicken, pork and many other items. I've been here many times and I've never had a bad experience. They also offer freezer stuffer deals in many different varieties for families of all sizes, at bargain prices. Check out Central Meats, you will be happy that you did and you can rest assured that you are supporting local businesses. read more

Great options and decent prices. We purchased a tray of the whole hog pulled pork and it was $50 for 5 lbs and it was very tasty and tender. Also purchased lots of chicken quarters and thighs at good prices per pound. Looking forward to going back for some steaks this summer. read more

Awesome meat market ! Steaks and homemade sausages are great. Haven't tried the boudin yet but plan to soon

I've been going to central meats for almost 20 years now. The owner Richard is very helpful he has helped me pick out the right kind of seasoning to go with on beef,steaks, pork chops. I suggest everyone go there in person to see all the different sales they have. Thank You Richard. read more

My mother is a school nurse for the city of Chesapeake. She drove 25min to get to central meats before they close at 5pm. She walked up to the meat counter and waited in line like everyone else. It's finally her turn and Kelly refuses to slice her steaks for her because "it's too late" and gave her a mess of attitude. They JUST helped the man in front of her. It was 4:40. Maybe update your hours or train your staff to do the job correctly. God forbid the working class tries to come after a long day and get their groceries. I've been a customer for over 15 years... After the way you treated my mother today I will never step foot in your business again. read more

Popular spot. The quality of the meat is spectacular. The service is great too. The only drawback is it is always busy.

Started coming here after receiving horrible service at a butcher shop I've been going to by the PA Farmer's Market. Thank goodness that happened because I was able to find this amazing place! Walked into Central Meats and was in awe at how big this place was compared to the old place I went to. I was greeted by a polite young lady and she helped me out with what I needed to buy. Since it was my first time, they gave me a free pound of pork of my choice. I ended up getting some fresh ground round and then maple breakfast sausage as my freebie. Both super delicious!! The people in the butcher section answered all of my questions. I've referred my family to Central Meats and we all love their food. They also have turkey legs which is awesome because I've only ever had big turkey legs from Busch Gardens. Glad to know I can get them here. I live about 15-20 minutes from Central and less than 2 minutes from the old butcher shop and I will gladly make the trip here every time I need meat products! Huge store, haven't even explored half of it but I am looking forward to coming back! read more

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My perspective, these will always be the best wings in town for our family wing nights. The price has increased, but everyone's wings have gone up. These will remain my favorite and totally worth it!!!!! read more

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A little expensive in my opinion but if your looking for tomahawk steaks, big lamb chops, and sausage galore, this is your place. The quality of the meat is impeccable however I have encountered rude employees especially in the meat counter line. My most 2 recent visits I observed an employee being rude to customers asking customers to be more specific about the cuts of meat there asking for in a condescending like tone. So now I make sure before I order at the counter I have the cut the quantity, and any other specifics ready when I get up there to avoid that bad interaction with the employees. Besides all of that, I love that they sell bones and things for dogs, as well as different seasonings and rubs for meat, which ultimately makes it a one stop shop for me. read more

My favorite place to shop for meats... hands down. The prices are reasonable. I never been to a butcher market that was this organized.

I stopped in this Labor Day weekend on Saturday around 4:45 to find the place absolutely packed, which speaks to their popularity. We aren't huge meat-eaters, but I do stop in once in a while when we want something nice to grill out or will be having guests for a larger meal. My experiences, service-wise here, have previously been prompt and efficient. They clearly know what they're doing. Prices are good compared to local markets and stores. The items we've purchased have always been tasty and fresh. Most recently we've had sirloin steaks, chicken breast and thick-cut boneless pork chops. I was disappointed, this past weekend, when I observed a customer interaction that left a very sour taste in my mouth. A young lady was in line at the butcher counter and was very clearly on an errand for someone else. She was reading the ordered item from her phone to the woman working at the counter who very rudely kept responding to her "I don't know what you're asking" "What exactly does she want" "Well there are 3 types of (loin?)" "You have to be more specific" - any of these responses would be fine, but the tone of her voice, especially to a young lady who was just trying to shop for someone else, was incredibly demeaning and derogatory. I grabbed something from the case and quickly checked out not wanting to encounter this person in the butcher line. Central Meats is good for pricing, quality and selection, but none of these matter if you can't show kindness to your customers. I'll think twice before I return. read more

Central Meats is a great spot for quality meats. This was my first time going to a butcher shop & I enjoyed my experience. The building was packed so I could tell it was a popular place to be. There was a variety of fresh meats to choose from as well as seasonings and bbq sauces. At Kroger, 4lb pack of chicken wings was $17 the last I saw, so this was a deal for me to find a 3lb for $9.61! I will be coming here for my wings in the future. read more

Best place that I have found to buy meat in the area. They have a huge selection of high quality fresh cut steaks and fresh burger. The in store made sausage is top notch. No matter what kind of meat it is go here to buy it. The prices are reasonable and the quality is amazing. read more

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I want to take a minute to say Thank you to Richard for making things right. He handled the situation like a Boss. They do honor the Ten Commandments on the wall. Thank you again. read more

Central Meats - Statement - Meat Shops Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

I got reccomended this place for turkey for Thanksgiving. I placed my order ahead of time as instructed and my turkey was ready for pick up the day I asked. From that point on, I've been getting meats from here. The reason I am giving 4 stars is because I wish the precut steaks they sell were wrapped better. I expect this from the service counter but not precut ones. If you buy steaks and other meats from here, regardless of what area of the store you get them from, be sure you repackage them when you get home. Especially if you don't plan to cook them right away! read more

Best place in town for meat! I go there every time I want a fresh steak, chicken and pork. It is a bummer that they are not open on Sunday.

Horrible. Horrible management. Not organized. The tomahawk steaks look like they've been sitting around for a week. The ladies behind the counter needs to learn customer service. Recommend to save yourself the headache and take your business elsewhere. read more

Screw the engagement ring, buy me all the tomahawk steaks Great customer service and even better prices read more

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The staff at Central Meats are absolutely amazing. Each and every employee provides wonderful, professional and attentive service to their customers. They seem to truly care about meeting the needs of those of us who patronize their business. In addition to their attentiveness, friendly service with a plentiful supply and variety of fresh meat products, there seems to be a camaraderie between those of us who patronize Central Meats. I can't think of any other business that inspires this type of response from their patrons. Well done, Central Meats! read more

Longtime butcher store on Kempsville Rd offering fresh quality meats and prices that range from good to somewhere in the middle. The meat selection and counter service are rare these days and greatly appreciated. Recently, I stopped in for chicken quarters. They were $.89/lb and they tasted great. So many beef and pork options to choose from as well, but certain cuts run out. One concern is the wrap isn't done right on all their packages so chicken juice leaks out everywhere from store to home which isn't sanitary or safe. read more

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Wow! If there's something meat related .- it's here! Beautiful 6 lb beef tenderloin, perfectly "groomed" and trussed!

Wow. We came here on a Saturday afternoon in search for some raw beef bones for bone broth. Everyone there was super friendly and helpful. They had all types of seasonings, a large assortment of deli meats including turkey, salami, ham, and also hot dogs, sausage, vegetables, and other meats. Their beef is all grass fed. At the meat counter you'll see beef, pork, chicken, and veal in every type of cut imaginable. This is our new butcher forever!! read more

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Have not been here in years, but my son wanted to make smash burgers and wanted "fresh" meat from the butcher. The ground beef was just beautiful. All their meats were. The place was packed. The workers were more than efficient moving every one through and also refilling the pre packaged meat cases. Also, If you are ever in the mood for fresh sausage? I highly recommend their polish keilbasa. read more

One of my favorite butchers. Has the widest selection of meats in the area. They make turkey bacon and beef bacon that is fresh cut and unmatched. And you will never find a better cut of steak in the area. read more

Central Meats - Meat Shops Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

I expected much more variety than it is. In fact you can buy all the same in almost every good food store or warehouse. Will be the customer if nearby. read more

This is probably my third or fourth time visiting this place and I must say that I absolutely love it. The customer service is excellent the place is clean and they have some of the largest varieties of meat that I've ever seen in my life. The prices are great and my experience is the absolute same every time. Wonderful! Definitely highly recommended! read more

Central Meats - I luv this place - Meat Shops Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

My favorite place to purchase ribeye. The customer service is always very good and accommodating. I always get a custom cut 1.5" tick ribeye. I often purchase ground beef and other red meats here. The difference is obvious to anyone who enjoys fresh juicy and tasty meats. I know lots of people purchase chicken and pork here as well. I occasionally buy tripe (for my mother) which is not easily found in regular food marts. If you looking for specialty cuts or more exotic sausages this place has the choices. read more

Best place in town for meat! I go there every time I want a good steak and chicken wings,

Excellent butcher shop. Better quality and price than any grocery store. I don't know a better one. If you've finally grown up and want to cook for yourself, the next step in your journey starts here read more