The staff are always so friendly here and everything I've tried has been so tasty. My entire family…read morehas enjoyed cholent, schnitzel, hush puppies, salmon, chicken nuggets, beef chili, mashed potatoes, rice, grilled vegetables, steamed vegetables, egg salad, tuna salad, gefilte fish, chicken soup, vegetable soup and more. I look forward to going back and trying more to feed my family. This is a really great home style takeout kosher deli.

Chicken schnitzel & brisket were dry & well done. Gefilte fish was excellent. Messed up my order…read moreas well.

My quest for getting a goose failed after visiting and calling a few places. A google search led me…read moreto a Reddit thread and then to here where they had multiple frozen geese in stock. I bought a 10 pound goose for 7ish a pound. It's a small place oriented lengthwise. On your right is the counter and your left fridges/freezers. Lot of cheap meat and unexpectedly, alligator. A lot of it wasn't labeled or was in Chinese though. Jeff, at cashier, was really helpful in clarifying what anything was. I believe he runs the Instagram page and reached out because he thought I dropped something. I'd come back here for cheap meat, new ingredients, and great service.

I will literally tell anyone who will listen about how much i'm into this butcher shop. Awesome…read moreprices and awesome product. If you like making your own bone broth bc your girlfriend will ruin your life if you don't, come here. $10-15 out the door and I can get her her fix for like 2 weeks.

I love this place. The owner(s) is very kind and very passionate about her trade. This butchery pre…read morepandemic only used to supply to local and national restaurants however changed their business model to provide for individual consumers during and post the pandemic lockdown. Perhaps their price points are a dollar per pound/lbs higher than other butcheries around, but the consideration and knowledge of the cuts and preparation methods more than make up for this difference. I.E. I stopped by to purchase some bone marrow to treat my partner to a nice snack. Without prompt or hesitation I was asked how I intended to use the marrow. I wanted to roast them canoe style to eat with bread, and immediately was rewarded with center cut shanks. These little details matter in the end. Everything they prepare for you is vacuumed seal in freezer safe packaging, sometimes there is cheese and snacks (AND AMAZING BUTTER) while you wait for your order. I haven't read any of the reviews of this place prior to writing this post. I literally just walked by this shop and went in and got to know- at least- everyone who works the front of the shop. Owner and staff are super friendly and happy to converse with you about what you want to make or provide helpful suggestions if you're not sure on preparation methods etc. I am a huge fan.

I've been coming here quite regularly now. I hope people realize that many of the negative reviews…read morewere written during the early days of the pandemic. Piccinini was formerly only supplying restaurants and then started selling to the general public. I prefer to shop in person since it's just easier for me to plan as I go. The staff are friendly and they have a little display counter with prepackaged cuts of some of their popular requests. The aged steak looks amazing. Their prices are very good and the quality is excellent. Usually I pop in and place my order, then let them know I'll be back in 20 or so minutes. I grab a coffee nearby at Bird & Branch or a cookie at Schmackery's while I wait.

Came here looking for a specific cut of meat because the Trader Joe's and my local grocery store…read moredidn't have it, and I've been eyeing their counter every time I walk through Essex. Service was quick and prices were reasonable. They were willing to slice the ribs I bought by the bone for me. There is a $10 minimum for credit card, so be prepared to pay with cash if you don't hit that. Didn't have any problems with the charge. Compared to the other two meat markets that were open in Essex, their prices were the best for the cut I was buying. Very happy with my purchase. The short ribs were perfect for the recipe I was making and I'll probably be back here again.

Sold me spoiled food will not return my refund told me it's okay that they sell spoiled food and…read moreonly that meat should be spoiled . Do not shop here idc how fresh it looks it will get you sick . Got my babygirl sick they had no sympathy I called the health department and the cops they still didn't care totally disgusting.

I joined Yelp just to review NY Farm 2 Door because they are so great. I always take advantage of…read morethese reviews but have never been so impressed that I wanted to write my own. They have the most amazing product! We purchased some salamis and the owner actually took the time to explain to me exactly what was in each, how it was made, everything down to where the animal was raised (all local NYS which is important to me!). I love being that confident in the path my food took to my door. In this case it was hand delivered by the owner and chef. NY Farm 2 Door has also turned my fiance on to dry aged beef. The chef told him he could email if he needed help with his recipe or side dish inspiration. Can't wait for date night ;) In a city of anonymity, we need more service like this! If you're a foodie who cares about local and sustainable, check it out.

They have a stand at South Street Seaport market every Sunday, where they make the city's best…read moreburger. Very friendly. I can't wait to try their other products.

Checking out this page brings back memories of my visit to Union Square Farmers Markets. I'm…read morewondering if Violet Hill Farm is still there on Saturdays! I'm recommending you go and let me know. No telling when I'll feel up to returning. This place has a great variety of merchandise besides meat, but yes get the BACON!

I've been buying meat from VHF for 25 years and it is always been outstanding. 2 weeks ago might…read morehave been the best chicken I've ever eaten in my life (buttermilk brine, roasted). And we love their pork sausage and rabbit.

If you appreciate a good steak, this is the place to get it. Absolutely delicious…read more Making a purchase from Happy Valley Meat Company is like going to your neighborhood butcher. Very personalized. They get right back to you if you have any questions. My order came in frozen solid perfect. Absolutely an amazing experience. I am a customer for life.

I don't eat a lot of red meat but after hearing great things from my friends in Brooklyn about…read moreHappy Valley Meat I decided to investigate what this really was all about. I was initially drawn to the fact that the animals are grass fed, ethically and humanly raised. Happy cows treated well and not left to be butchered in a slaughterhouse makes a huge difference in terms of flavor but also what this company speaks to. I also love the idea that they try to maximize every piece of the cow to give you cuts such as the Denver steak which we don't see very often.. just as an example. The meat also comes from Pennsylvania so isn't traveling far for us. Not knowing which direction to go in I opted for the family meal. For $70 plus shipping I felt it was a great deal. It arrived chilled and within 2 days after placing the order. I debated about a few other items and had emailed customer service. Within a couple of hours I got a response which I really appreciated. We both agreed the family meal would be perfect. I have obviously had ground beef before and a round I make about once every couple of months. We slice the roast beef with our slicer and use it for sandwiches and a variety of other meals. But it was the Osso Bucco I was extremely excited for. Let's be honest who ops for buying meat with all that fatty marrow when out shopping at a butcher. Well maybe a lot of you do, but I certainly don't. So I took this as an opportunity to try something outside of my comfort zone and I loved it. I followed a fantastic recipe I found online and served it over creamy polenta. Wow what a winner. Everything we have tried from the box has been super flavorful and I can't wait to order again. A bonus which I really appreciate is that they have recipes online so for first timers using different cuts of meat you can get some ideas of how to prepare it.

Great place for basic protein and pretty cheap. Mostly beef options, short ribs looked great. Whole…read morechickens are also very affordable and so are whole legs (thigh and drum). Super friendly, small and cozy, always in and out quickly. Neighborhood fave for me.

Excellent selection, prices, and service. I used to buy my meats @ Trader Joes, Gristedes, etc.,…read moreand then I finally took the plunge (I live around the corner) and stopped by Sonny's. Been there twice and have not been disappointed. They slice and dice all my meats as I need them to be (I'd do it at home, but these guys are much better) and even package them up real nice like. Basically, they've got my business.