Definitely a busy spot but the line seems to move at a good pace. Not all their stuff has prices on it (mainly chicken) so shopping was a bit of a shot in the dark. I got 2 racks of ribs, 20 wings, a whole chicken and 3 chicken quarters for just under $100. Prices seem high so we'll see if the quality justifies it tomorrow. read more

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Fantastic butcher shop! The products are always fresh, and we were lucky to get some freshly delivered kielbasa straight from a Polish butcher--absolutely delicious. The staff is incredibly friendly and very helpful. A great experience all around. read more

Great quality butcher shop. Bring your credit card. Great frankfurters and check out the bread.

Excellent, quality meat market. Friendly helpful staff. Best kielbasa in the area!!! Quality of the beef is spectacular. On the expensive side but competitive and worth it! read more

This BUTCHER SHOP is out of this world! The butchers were so friendly and wanted to cut us fresh cuts if we didn't care for what we saw......needless to say, no new cuts were needed. We felt like kids in a candy store! The scents that filled our noses when we walked through that nostalgic old wooden screen door overwhelmed our salivary glands! We went the route and left with a huge bag of excellent meat cuts, including sausages, sirloin burgers and even stuffed clams. Unforgettable top notch service from the entire staff We will definitely be back for some kilbasa! No regrets concerning our "First but not last visit" ! read more

You can't go wrong at Chester Meat Market. Even when the line is out the door, they always have enough people working to handle the rush. Everyone is always friendly, they know what they're doing, and never get annoyed when you ask questions. Customer service is always A++++ The quality of the meat, poultry, and seafood they sell is always excellent. We're long-time customers and would never waste our time and money going any place else. Quality is always A++++ read more

Exceptional quality meats are offered. The team provides outstanding customer service.

My boyfriend and I drove an hour out of the way to visit this meat market on our way to PA today for Mother's Day. His mom comes here often when visiting friends in the area and loves their hot dogs (and other meat). We were supposed to pick up a dozen hot dogs and burgers for our mother's day bbq. We called ahead on Thursday to place an order. The man we spoke to was rude and belittling. Three times we asked if we could just put in the order in advance and instead he treated us like we were morons. He stated with cockiness that there would be NO issue picking up hot dogs today. Well, there was a major issue - they were sold out before we got there. While the manager tried to make up for it by throwing in an extra half dozen burger patties on the house, that won't make up for the fact that we've disappointed mom on Mother's Day. Guess I won't find out how good their hot dogs are. read more

I was excited to try the Chester Meat Market due to hearing great things about it. I went in knowing I wanted 2 ribeye steaks for my husband's birthday. The price for $35/steak (a bit pricey but it was a special event so I decided to buy them anyway). When I got to the checkout my total was $90... I asked the cashier why it was $90 when it was $35/steak and she asked the owner. The owner said the price was $45/steak... I was confused due the the sign stating the price was $35 but I didn't feel like I could argue with the owner... to say I was very disappointed with my experience would be an understatement. It never feels good trying a new establishment and leaving feeling ripped off. I don't believe I will return again. read more

Great service, the staff is so incredibly nice and helpful. I bought a few steaks, clams casino and a dozen of the most amazing hotdogs I've ever had. Going back for more of everything! read more

Granted I'm a foodie but I love this shop. This is the type of place you can go in not knowing what you want but the incredibly helpful staff will help you make up your mind. We really need to support these types of establishments, they have proper butchers working there. They can provide any cut you want. I just wish they were a little closer read more

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Always great quality products, my go to place for hamburgers hotdogs and steaks... They have a lot more that I haven't tried but all looks good read more

Great service and wonderful staff. I have been on a quest to find quality veal shanks and many places are not carrying veal since the pandemic started . Since I live 40 minutes away I called first to confirm they had them. I loved all the products they had but had to restrain myself from buying the lot!! My osso bucco was a huge success! Thank you, I will definitely be back! read more

Chester Meat Market - Osso bucco with saffron risotto - Meat Shops Near Me - Chester, New Jersey

Friendly, helpful, and the selections are excellent. Some of the best hot dogs around, and their steak and other meat items are high quality. It's so nice to have a local butcher rather than relying on the supermarkets. read more

Chester Meat Market - Ribeyes (one with a coffee rub) - Meat Shops Near Me - Chester, New Jersey

I love this place. The meats are always fresh. They hands down have my favorite hot dogs in the area. No other hot dog tastes like it. The burgers are made fresh and taste awesome. Lou, the owner, is amazing and loves his customers. If you go near the holiday's expect long lines. They will cut any meat to your liking. If you re in the area make sure you stop in. read more

Great service and awesome meat. Everything I've had has been excellent. So far I've tried ribeyes, flank steak, London Broil, tri tip, chicken wings, chicken breasts, chicken tenders, the sausage, fresh mozzarella and I'm sure I'm forgetting something. I highly recommend this place. Just wanted to add these guys have been great during this difficult situation we find ourselves in. Thanks! read more

This butcher has great quality meats and the service is wonderful. Best hot dogs anywhere!

Hands down THE BEST. Only Prime meats,Grade A poultry,and killer specialty products. When you have 6 or 7 guys cutting meat and a line out the door 6 days a week ,what does that tell you? They also have great ravioli, giant homemade hot dogs and the best friggin' kielbasa this side of Warsaw. . Seriously. Check these bad boys out..they have it all. read more

We live about 25 minutes away from "Lou's" as we have called this place for about 20 years, even though Lou is now Glen and Jon. My wife and I stopped in today, a Saturday around 2:30pm as they close at 3pm. Well, we were greeted by one of the younger guys, then Glen came to assist. He has an A+++ rating in customer service. I asked if he had any of his stuffed chicken breasts? He said, give me a few minutes, he put them together from scratch for us in 3 minutes. This is probably one of the most popular spots around. We love it. read more

Their stuff is not very impressive compared to what you pay for it. Also, what kind of butcher shop closes at 4pm? Do they have any idea how much business they are turning away from people getting out of work etc.? Guess they do well enough to where they don't need it. a friend suggested Pastoral pig and that is in fact a much better place. read more

Their selection is Always fresh and delicious. We get all our holiday meats from there. Thank you gentlemen!

Just a shout out to Chester Meat Market and the entire staff for their outstanding service during these challenging times! We have been going here for many many years and have depended on their high quality, selection and great service. During covid it was such a great feeling to still have the things that make you feel "normal" and in a safe environment. They did an outstanding job of keeping things in stock and serving their customers still with a smile and positivity regardless of the long lines. This is what makes a great local business! read more

What a great variety and everything looks soo tasty. Oh and the meat looks good too. Great looking, friendly service and the meat and seafood is the best around. Worth traveling a half hour for! read more

Best spot around, can't be beat! My favorite is the dry aged sirloin, I get it seasoned. It is my favorite cut/steak of all time. I stopped ordering steaks out because I am always disappointed in comparison. read more

Such a great butcher shop! We love getting their hotdogs, my boys go nuts for those as well my husband. We also love their lamb, I always get it every St. Patrick's holiday for my lamb stew! Will return to try other things on their menu like their chicken, ribs and so much more yummy goods! read more

Ever since we discovered the CMM we won't buy meat and chicken anywhere else! First, they are the nicest bunch of guys who are all about customer service with a smile! Kinda rare these days! Next they simply have the best hot dogs, amazing hamburgers, divine stuffed pork chops (really easy to cook), and out-of-this-world chicken wings! Once you try them, you'll never go back! read more

This place is the best. Great service and excellent cuts of meat and fish. I particularly like their strip steak and burgers. Great value for high quality product. Highly recommend you pay them a visit. read more

If I could give them 10 stars I would. My favorite local butcher. I've lived in the area for more than 5 years and just started venturing in. Everything is superb. The hamburgers, hot dogs, stuffed chicken & pork chops, sausage, and the steaks...all amazing. But I think what keeps me coming back is the guys behind the counter. One is nicer than the next. All super helpful if you have questions or need preparation suggestions. Expensive cuts of meat are way less intimidating with their help. Definitely the best butcher around. read more

Awesome and friendly staff! Very good product and they are really professional! It was my first time and everything was great! Also they are very busy !! read more

not cheap but for quality and price value, I'd say you'd be good with CMM. the butchers are incredibly friendly, helpful and seem to provide service I've not seen in years. in an age where everything is increasingly automatic and help is not offered at all, CMM is a wonderful surprise. they will go out of their way to try and provide EXACTLY what you ask for, not the closest option or what is easiest for them so it's close enough. I'm super picky and a pain so when I say they're good, you can believe they're above and beyond in terms of quality and service. well done guys! read more

Stopped in today to check out this place on the basis of a friend's recommendation. Asked for 1/2 lb of their best hamburger meat- told the guy I wasn't ordering much because I was a "first timer" at the store and just wanted to try out a burger before buying more meat. The guy handed me my 1/2 lb and said, " this is on us- no charge". I was utterly shocked and great fully accepted. I just finished my Chester Meat Market burger and it is probably the best burger I ever had. Needless to say I will be returning to the Chester Meat Market many times in the future--delicious meats and such friendly service ! What a rarity today. read more

I had known about this shop for a long time, but never went inside. I was disappointed by the outdated, unclean appearance of the shop. It really was very dated and dingy inside. I recently tried out a different meat market in the area and compared to that one, this place is a dump. The service was friendly enough. It was obvious that many customers were regulars. I think you get used to a certain store and you just keep returning. The cuts I bought were OK, but they didn't look as fresh as they could have and the taste was nothing special. I really wanted to love this place since it's so close to home, but...it was way too dirty looking and the selections were not as plentiful and fresh as they could have been. read more

Been going to Chester Meats since Lou's father and mother were around. The quality of the meats and customer service are A#1. I've asked them how to prepare certain pieces of meat and they are always spot on. Actually, as a non-cook, they are pretty helpful! Gotta love Louie, Glenn and John. read more

Really disappointed that they sold my husband pitiful looking ribs today without any meat on them. They seriously were just bones. He did not realize (trusting that the quality was up to par as in the past) until he got home as the guy behind the glass wrapped them up without showing him. He went back to return them or exchange for something actually worth $40 and was turned away. I have been coming to the market for 8+ years with my family and always recommended CMM to friends. Saddened by todays experience, I wont be returning. read more

I was in the shop recently and the guys behind the counter were making racist and homophobic remarks with a customer. When I walked out a woman who had been in the shop said that she was appalled and would not be returning to this otherwise great meat market. As a proud member of the LGBT community I too was angered by the comments from the members of their staff and was shocked that the other guys in the shop said nothing about the inappropriate comments... the whole thing made me feel like I was back in middle school. The Pastoral Pig in Flanders has higher quality meat anyway and is welcoming to everyone. Too bad though--I used to enjoy my trips to this shop.... read more

Great friendly service and they are always helpful in how to best cook any product they sell. We have many favorites from this store. The absolute best is their home made hot dogs. You cannot find a better one anywhere. Large, juicy with a good crunchy casing. You don't even need mustard. Lou's stuffed pork chops are a favorite in my house as are their center cut pork chops. We have been enjoying their lamb loin chops of late. The burgers are also a very good consistent product. Just bought a lamb London broil and their smoked ribs. Can't wait to try them this week-end. read more

First time here and the attention to detail was great. Once we stepped foot inside I could tell this place was the real deal. Small line which is fine with. Gentleman who helped us was professional and friendly! We got some steaks and clams casino for some grill action with the family. We always use another meat market in the area. So after we grilled and ate. Told my cousin where these steaks were from. Also we had the house rub put on them, how cool is that. We were all blown away but the taste and quality of the steaks. We will be going back for everyday household essentials and also special occasion needs!! Lastly upon checking out. read more

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The BEST for so many things, hot dogs are outstanding, steaks, breakfast sausage, chicken, wild-caught 12 count shrimp, precooked fish filets, and the list goes on and on. Ask for Glen, he is the man ! read more

This butcher shop is a family favorite. We love popping in for hamburgers and hot dogs. Their staff is extremely friendly and helpful if you have questions about preparing your purchase. Be aware that the lines can be long on holidays so I fully recommend calling in and ordering ahead. read more

I'm not a huge red meat eater, but you don't have to be to get amazing food from here. Lou's has some of the longest lines in town, so get there early during for the weekend or during holiday time, but it's certainly worth the wait. They have the biggest lobster tails and some of the absolute best clams I've ever had. Their stromboli is also very good full of cheesy, meaty goodness. Their chicken and meat are also very good, including their ribs and burgers. They sell so many things here; hot dogs, chicken, (limited) fresh fish, ribs, burgers, wings, brisket, sausage, kielbasa and a slew of others. Their kielbasa is a family favorite at our house every Christmas! The staff is also very helpful with preparation information and cooking instructions. If you like meat, you'll love Lou's! read more