excellent choices! very good/friendly service. enjoy shopping there. ugly steaks are amazing. read more

I've been coming here for years, and the quality of their products has always been excellent. The Ugly Steaks--those tender cuts from the sirloin--have been my go-to for a long time. Recently the prices have gone up quite a bit, so I've gone from buying them weekly to more of a monthly treat, but they're still worth it. They offer a wide variety of options, including some unique wild-game choices like kangaroo and gator meat, which you don't see every day. And if you're looking for great sides, definitely pick up the twice-baked potatoes or the stuffed jalapeños--they're incredibly tasty and pair perfectly with just about anything. Overall, it's a great spot with consistently high-quality products and plenty of interesting options to try. read more

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We love this butcher, the Ugly steaks are always amazing and we love their breakfast sausage. The service is always on point too. I have bought breakfast sausage from other places and we always come back to Dickman's for the best. The flavor and spices are always just right. Thank you read more

Quite possibly the worst deli in town. Dirty floors and the rudest people behind to counter. Needed help finding something but the bearded guy, joking with others, wouldn't help. I can add that I hadn't been in this store for awhile because of the customer service but decided to try them again. Surprisingly, it is worse. Overpriced, rude people and attitudes - I don't need it. read more

I came for the chili, it's hard finding good chili in Tucson, but I also got a half sandwich that was loaded and made well. I can't give too many points for the sandwich, it was all Boar's Head ingredients mostly, but it was good as was the bread. The chili was good. It was definitely seasoned, but not quite as chunky as I prefer. I enjoyed it though and would come back for that. read more

I have been buying their meats and sandwiches for over 30 years. Some slections cannot be found any place else in Tucson. Their offerings are ALWAYS excellent. read more

Went in yesterday to pick up Easter dinner. I arrived at 5:07pm and just as I opened the door I noticed the sign that said they closed at 5. I went in to find the whole crew cleaning up and everything was put away, as I started to turn around to leave one of the team asked what can we get you. I asked for 6 ugly steaks and he said give me like 3 min and I'll cut you some. WOW. this is the pinnacle of service everyone there was so helpful and not one looked like they cared to be there a little longer. Everyone was so positive and busy cleaning up. Thank you Dickman's for providing the very best in service. You all have earned a customer for life and everyone I know will know it too. Great job and HAPPY EASTER!!! read more

Great meat and sandwich shop. Friendly service and they did not rush us. The steaks we grilled from here were excellent.

I have recently been introduced to Dickman's and especially their "ugly steaks". A friend told me about them. They also serve an ugly steak sandwich at Thirsty's Bar & Grill and that's where I first tried them. Oh so yummy and tender. I bought green chili cheddar brats for the hubby, his favorite. He also likes the green chili cheese twice baked potato. We have purchased Boar's Head meat from their deli. Their macaroni salad, potato salad and mac & cheese are the bomb! I have bought ground sirloin that was excellent. Those ugly steaks keep calling my name. They are pricey but oh so worth it. I have some for Christmas Eve dinner. It was quite crowded on Monday before Christmas but the staff stepped up and waited on people as fast as they could. They had a special of 10 lbs of ground beef for $30 so I bought that too. I made a meatloaf with some of it and it was delicious, super juicy and the best I have ever made. I'm a master at my meatloaf. The only con I can say is there is a lot of fat in the ground meat. Most people don't understand that is where the flavor comes from. Grass fed beef doesn't have that fat content that gives the incredible flavor. The staff has always been friendly and accommodating to me. My other complaint is their 4% credit card charge. People don't usually carry around a bucket of cash to buy meat and groceries. Their prices are plenty high enough and that should be included in the cost of doing business. I even tried to use my debit card because that is like cash and they would still charge that 4%, That stinks, so I just charged it. Everyone uses credit cards these days and this charging extra because of it is wrong. Adjust your prices accordingly as the cost of doing business and give cash customers a discount instead of hanging card customers with an overcharge. Other than that, I am a fan of Dickman's and when I am in the area, I will pop in for something. Everything is good. read more

Dickman's ruined our Easter with the grandchildren who drove for three days to spend the holiday week with us. We called several times ahead to order lean ground lamb to make Lebanese food (kibbe, grape leaves, etc.). The butcher spoke with my husband and guaranteed it would be 99% lean meat. The meat they sold us was just the opposite. In 40 years of making Lebanese cuisine we have never seen such fatty ground lamb ever. It was as if they made the opposite order - all fat - because we did not have the time, I was stuck using it but the food was inedible; so greasy we could not eat it. We called the next day and were told essentially told "nothing we can do about it." HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE. We will NEVER go back there. read more

Very helpful, great variety of meat. Large variety of seasonings and sauces. Will recommend and return often.

Large selection of meat, spices deli meats to choose from. Greet service great products it always amazing. Make sure you get the ugly steaks. read more

It's filthy and smells like rotten meat. You notice the stench as soon as you open the door. The display cases need to be cleaned. The prices are reasonable. Mostly choice although some prime meat was available. They really need to clean the whole store and get rid of the smell read more

Update from my last review... I can no longer have bread so I haven't been coming here for sandwiches anymore... but for ugly steaks. My one and really only complaint, is that they do not have grass fed, organic or anything like that. I assume most of their meat still uses hormones and antibiotics as well, since they don't say otherwise. It can be hard to find good steaks. And their ugly steaks are always fresh, gorgeous cherry red. They are popular, so they go through them... but some of their other meat you can see has been there awhile and pretty brown and kind of gross. The guys are always super friendly and very helpful. 5 star for them all the way, they'll probably make you laugh too. read more

Really bad experience this week. We've used Dickmans for huge meat orders for over 20 years for our company BBQs. We ordered 35lbs of skirt steak for Carne Asada. Picked up the bags, brought them home before the party. We would grill it. What Dickmans provided us with for $335 was scraps (too small to grill!) from all of their other meats in marinade. When calling them to get it straightened out,Zachary told us the manager would call us. He did not. When we called back and asked for the manager, my husband was hung up on. We won't use them for our parties again. We have 40 people to feed and a much harder preparation than we would have had if we'd gone to Houghton Meat Market. Mary B. read more

Dickman's Meat & Deli - Our so called skirt steak for grilling. - Meat Shops Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Ugly steaks to go. Traveled to a friends house in Thatcher Az. They said best steaks they have ever eaten. read more

Dickman's Meat & Deli - Ugly steak - Meat Shops Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

This is the ONLY place I will buy any meat from. The quality is the best. And the people working there are absolutely awesome. I like the way it's set up too with deli on one side and meat on the other. Great ambiance. read more

Get the Ugly Steaks!!!! Super delicious you will love them. I don't live in Tucson, but I will travel an hour to buy the steaks.

#ThankYouThursday Grateful for all of the small town, family charm Dickman's exudes as soon as you walk in the door. Often a line, but their team keeps it moving. The "ugly" steaks are not to be overlooked, a thinner cut, but packed with flavor, just don't overcook. Looking for a specialty meat, they probably have it! read more

Dickman's Meat & Deli - "Ugly" Steaks - Meat Shops Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Real Wisconsin brats. Ordered a prime tenderloin and they cut it to my specifications while I waited. Ugly steaks are good but their ribeyes are so much better I'll spend the extra. read more

Always good. Nice variety. Clean! I come here for the variety. Their freezer section is stocked with all kinds of stuff. I picked some elk, duck and rabbit. Fresh meats are excellent. Nice cuts and variety. It was busy when I came. They tried to social distance. Parking was good! read more

Dickman's Meat & Deli - In line to pay..the deli section. - Meat Shops Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Everyone there is very friendly and nice. Only negative thing I can think of are the Prices. A bit high but they do have ok deals. read more

So glad that they have a location on the east side since I had to move here. This location is every bit as good as their Oracle, Orange Grove location. The best thing for our family is getting their frozen hamburger for cheap in 1 lbs. units, 20 lbs. for the special price of $40. Can't beat that. And really, it IS the best hamburger meat in town that you will get. I also had their ugly steaks which are legendary. Also, if you want exotic meat, this is the place to come. 5* = A top favorite. Mind-blowing good. I will definitely return and I will go out of my way to go here. Worth every dime of my money. 4* = Outstanding. Top-tier. Some elements not quite as good as it gets, but it still is worthy of my regular business. 3* = Good experience. I might do repeat business if it is convenient, the only option, the only one in its category, or on a whim, but would not be among the first thing to come to mind. Would definitely recommend you trying it to get your own take on it. 2* = Not so good. Would not recommend at all. Waste of money. 1* = How are they still in business? Stay away at all costs! read more

So today I went to the other location in town. Not the the same level but still nice. Lots of butchers , one or two crew on two counters so a wait required. An order for 28 steaks was ahead of me too. So today Ugly Steaks , the best, chicken Breasts and bacon. Once I got help , everything went smooth. If you haven't done this patented cut of Meat you re missing out. Now, I buy no other cut of steak for my bbq. Secret process ! At least six butchers working today and they are looking for more. read more

Dickman's Meat & Deli - Front door - Meat Shops Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Update: Thanksgiving was just around the corner. So in addition to my regular order from Dickman's, I needed to talk turkey. Even though we would be a tiny gathering of two, I wanted to feel as normal as possible; so opted for a fresh turkey breast. I could get it with or without bones and/or skin. I chose boneless with skin. The turkey was butchered as I requested and packed with the rest of my order. Just as before, I enjoyed curbside delivery. Everything was wrapped and labeled and placed in the back of my car. I prepared the turkey breast a la Ina Garten, the Barefoot Contessa. It was juicy and flavorful and so easy to carve; just perfect. I'm so happy to have beautiful slices left over for sandwiches. Dickman's comes through again. (I included a pic of my pie. It was so good!) read more

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Okay, first: I'm so happy I learned about this meat market a year ago when I moved here by the locals! The "Ugly" steaks are worth ALL THE HYPE! I make a point of grabbing fresh steaks each time family or friends visit from out of state and every single person loves them! They even request them on return visits! This market has many more meats, seafood, fresh deli (Boar's Head), and so much more! You have to try their twice baked potatoes, too! YUMMY!! The guys here are very friendly and helpful, too. This is my go-to meat market even though I live closer to others. Definitely worth my gas! read more

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A true old fashioned, family owned meat market. Such a hidden gem! This place is awesome, best deli sandwich I've had in town. Great choices for build your own sandwiches and sub rolls were generously portioned and the ingredients were clearly fresh. Wide variety of Boar's Head meats and cheeses. They have a butcher shop plus local spices, classic drinks, and sauces which were fun to browse and perfect to pair with a variety of meats. read more

Dickman's Meat & Deli - Sub sandwiches, build your own. - Meat Shops Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Bought 2 so-called "Italian" sausages...baked them and tasted them and they have NO seasoning that can be tasted at all..BLAH!! BLAND never again!! read more

We go to dickmans mainly for three things - ugly steaks, sausage and once a year, we get a whole pig for our annual pig roast. Today we picked up the pig. A 50 pounder, gutted with head on. They had it nice and clean for us, although unfortunately they no longer crack the ribs. You only need to order a few days out, which is great since it gives you time to get a pretty accurate head count so you order right size. While they couldn't give me the innards (best friends mom is from Philippines and says she has numerous dishes to make with pig innards) they did make sure to tell me it could all be bought from their freezers, which are fully stocked with every type of animal and cut of their meat that you could imagine. And some you probably don't want to imagine read more

I go to Dickman's to specifically to pick up venison and I just discovered their Gyro meat, very delicious. I prefer the Dickman's on Broadway. It's a little bit more out of my way, but it's well worth it. read more

As many other negative reviews mentioned, I am surprised that this place gets good review. I went there for the deli. When you enter the place, you can smell the unpleasant odor of fatty old meat hanging around. As for the deli, the meat is not fresh, bread is low-quality and old. I'd recommend just go to any grocery store and arrange your own deli for a lower price and a higher quality. The staff there are very nice, and that's what the star is for. Otherwise, a truly disappointing experience. read more

This is the place I missed more than any other when I lived in other cities. Every return to Tucson meant uglies, burgers, and sausages. The Polish garlic and sweet Italian sausage are amazing. I've visited butcher shops in several other cities and none come close to Dickman's. The service is always great as well. I can't recommend this place enough. read more

Quick service, fantastic meats! Try the ugly steaks -- you can't go wrong!!!!!!!!!!!!

Don't buy the hot Italian sausage. Way too hot instead of being the star it was the disaster. read more

Dickman's Meat & Deli - Hot Italian sausage was so hot Instead of being the star of the dish it was the disaster!!!! - Meat Shops Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Do you need a specific cut of meat or a certain type of meat? Then go to Dickman's! Seriously shocking choices that are readily available - beef, lamb, ostrich, veal (yes, a different type of beef), fish, duck, and so many other choices. The prices are quite reasonable, and the establishment will take special orders in advance. There are two locations in Tucson, and the staff is kind and knowledgeable. So, pull out those cookbooks, and conquer those recipes that require unusual proteins - you can most likely find those proteins at Dickman's! read more

Charles is a very nice guy, very accommodating... thanks! Great honey! read more

I have used Dickman's for years when I have needed a steak or sausages to host friends or visiting family members. This place takes pride in their meat cutting. I have my favorite cut and that is their "ugly streaks". They are ugly but they are perfect to throw on the grill and they accept an overnight marinade very well. You can pick up all cuts and if your looking for bison, elk, and other wild game cuts they have those too. Give Dickman's a try when you need a good cut of meat. read more

Pros: great selection and able to acquire meats the grocery store cannot. Cons: The smell is a little overwhelming when you walk in. Prices can be high. Sold me a brisket. It was good. read more

Dickman's Meat & Deli - Brisket they sold me. - Meat Shops Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Absolutely the best real, old fashioned butcher shop in Tucson. Prime, Choice, Veal, Lamb, Beef, Kidneys, Gizzards, Pork, Sausage, Brats... yadda, yadda, yadda. Just go and do not miss the Ugly Steak! read more

Dickman's Meat & Deli - Smoked Brisket...scrumptious. - Meat Shops Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Ordered large turkey breast for Thanksgiving. It was perfect! Great butcher shop! I ordered 2 weeks before. Reasonably priced.