this sandwich was amazing; so fresh and delicious. the meat was thinly sliced and same with the…read morecheese, perfection. we opted no mayo no tomato, they added oil to the arugula and it was top tier! service was quick and friendly and bread was amazing.

I ordered The Classic. It was amazingly good. My sandwiches must start with good quality bread…read more Check! Then the meats, cheese and the toppings. Check! This sandwich was the perfect blend of all. I will be back. Probably today for a second day in a row. It was that good!

This ain't no vegetarian market or vegan market....it's meat and seafood. The rest of yall'z can go…read moregrase outside on the lawn. Hey I like some veggies and fruit and shrooms also but most of my diet is meat and seafood, as mama God intended it to be. It is awesome to have such a nice family owned butcher shop in town that is all about quality. I have purchased oysters, chicken, salmon, bacon and different cuts of meat over the years and all fresh and fantastic. They also have duck which I haven't purchased yet be cause I don't have my brothers insane duck recipe. That will change soon. The other items I buy are bones and oxtails for bone broth. In the freezer section are meaty oxtails, lamb and beef neck bones and sometimes knuckle bones. In the meat counter they have cut up leg bones. My number one place for bones. Store bought bone broth pales in compareson to my recipe and even though a takes a hot minute to make, it's worth it. The staff is great and very knowledgeable.

I spent $170.00 On a center cut beef loin at Barons . I told the man who served me that I was a…read moremaking Beef Wellington . He cuts off the tip, cuts the center cut which is beautiful/ uniform, nice and red. He asks if I would like it trimmed ...yes please! He's trimming off the fat, I'm watching and admiring the cut,leaving a gorgeous 3+ Lb.center cut, just as I expect for $56.00 a pound. This is a memorial dinner to honor my husband who just passed. I get home, unwrap it, and it's the goddamn tip! UNTRIMMED with a big slice thru it on one side! ((Temper, Temper)). Needless to say you have lost a frequent customer. It will be worth the extra miles to return to my butcher in Berkeley. I trimmed 7.oz of thick fat and gristle off this, and now have to try and piece it together like a puzzle. I was a Chef! I know how to cut meat! I've added pictures of the Switcharoo cut he wrapped for me. I wanted this dinner to be a positive offering for family, closest friends and Vietnam Veterans my husband served with as we memorialized my husband.$170. 00 PSH! Way too much for this mess. Grand total of fat and gristle= 7.0 oz. What a heartbreaking scam cup and ball game

Nice resource I found recently. It is a meat wholesaler, so straight warehouse facility that I'm…read moresure delivers to stores and restaurants. And after gazing at their product listing one day, I can kinda tell that they probably service a lot of ethnic shops like taquerias and small brick n mortars. You actually don't see or interact with any of their products directly. Upon opening their public door, there's a small office with a window. There's a current product sheet there with current pricing. You have to go by this and not with what you got in the past, or internet postings, as this sheet will be their current inventory and pricing. And pricing these days can vary greatly from week to week as well as supply. There's also a hanging bulletin board that has a lot of weekly specials. Once you've found something, you just place the order with the nice receptionist. She'll draw up a receipt and take your payment. CASH ONLY (for some reason). You then have to go outside where your car is and wait for a warehouse employee to bring it out to you. They are quick, like I've never had to wait more than 3 minutes. I've tried this place like 3 times now since I work nearby and just hit this up on my way home. Here are some finds: *In a very industrial zone of San Leandro. Close to the Costco but much deeper in industrial streets. Can't see it from a main road. Gotta go under an overpass then parallel a railroad track. Now that I know where it is at, it's a breeze. But first time looking it was a bit of a challenge. *All meats I've gotten thus far are frozen solid. But nicely frozen where you won't have to break anything separating things. Lots of things are well sealed in tight cryovac. So will have to spend time defrosting goods, can't go home and start cooking. But I just put whatever I'm planning on cooking in the fridge for a good day and just cook it the next day or so. And in what meats I've gotten even though frozen at one point is still of really good quality once defrosted. *Beef seems somewhat 'Choice grade' but I haven't seen any labeling to say so. Steaks I've tried are meatier and chewier than most grocery stores in my area, but in a good way. Feels more natural and not as 'water-y'. I've only tried 1 lb Rib Eye Steaks and thin cut NY strips so far, and have been more than pleased. Also tried some lamb shoulder chops and they too made for good dishes. *Pricing less than retail grocery stores unless there is mass grocery sale. Competive with Costco beef pricing but here you'll have to defrost something slowly. But you won't have to go through the Costco grind of getting aggravated in the parking lot, weaving through hundreds of people and waiting in life-sucking lines. I mean I'll still go to Costco, but if I can go to Costco less, then I've just freed up a big part of my personal time. *If I'm ever gonna feed a big group, big bbq, holiday party, big potluck etc., this will be a legit option. You can get cases of stuff here, whole ribeyes and briskets, cases of chicken/pork/lamb. They even have bacon, sausage and common cheeses on wholesale. And a big draw here is they have a ton of ethnic meats, which is why I'm sure they deal with a lot ethnic mom n pops. Tripe, suadero, beef cheeks, pork necks, livers all here. Probably won't find that stuff at Costco. *Warehouse hours, open like super early like 6-7 am and close by noon. Works for my hours but not for many others. Good fit for me, so they'll become a resource for me.

Been coming here for years. I always get my beef tongue for tacos de lengua as well as chuck roll…read morefor birria!

I've been here twice. First time I got a leg of lamb and more recently some double cut pork chops…read more I'm sure they are helpful if you ask questions but they were pretty busy both times I came in and it felt like you needed to know what you wanted for the most part. For the leg of lamb, I think most people get a whole leg of lamb. That was way too much for me and I think the butcher thought I was confused when I asked for less and asked me what I was doing with it. He ended up saying he could give me a half leg of lamb and I agreed. Thar was about 3 and a half pounds (bone included) which was the perfect amount. I seared it and then braised it and the meat fell off the bone. Delicious and the price was pretty good. I was cooking my first pork chop and decided to come here to get it. Their pork isn't labeled as Berkshire or Duroc or anything but that probably keeps the price down. For chops, they had boneless, bone in, and double cut (which was also bone in). I mentioned I wanted it to be about 2 inches thick and the butcher said to get the double cut.I got 2 beautiful thick pork chops for $6.99 a pound so about $18 total. The regular cut bone in pork chops were the same price though obviously smaller. I brined this overnight and reverse seared it and it was great. The chop was a loin chop- loin and then a tenderloin nugget- not a pure rib chop. Cooked really nicely and was tender which I think was partially the overnight brine and also their pork. They do sell some vegetables and grocery supplies if you want to just make a single stop. They also have a deli with some sandwiches that looked good and prepared foods. I was very focused on buying the things I came in for and getting on with my day both times but I would like to take a closer look in the future as it looked good. Solid butcher shop and clearly loved since it was busy both on a weekend and during the week. I'm sure I will be back.

Very high quality meat, way better than in supermarkets. Lots of choice and staff there are kinda…read moreof experts so it can be intimidating but overall good experience. Place can be busy though, especially during holidays.

I ordered an Argentinian rib eye for my birthday and they were super helpful and kind. The steak…read morewas the best I've ever had. Absolutely best quality and even better customer service!

The best of the best…read more It'll cost you - but this neighborhood is not very price-sensitive. I wandered in because I needed chicken breasts and they had Mary's organic, air chilled and of course, delicious. (I did 'em justice in an Indian recipe for chicken saag.) Delectable ribeyes, pork chops and domes of delicious crab cakes just begging to be taken home. I don't know how I resisted. If you demand the best and have an elastic budget, absolutely shop here twice weekly. If you're like me, come occasionally and indulge. Customer service was mmwah, chef's kiss!

My partner loves getting high quality meats from here so he grabbed tri tips, sirloin and a couple…read moreother steaks along with three different flavored sausages to bbq. My partner grilled them and, they came out perfectly and were very tender. I am still thinking about each cut and their deliciousness.

The best butcher on the Peninsula, great prices and a very friendly staff…read more They will happily do any kind of butchering that you asked for, which saves you a ton of time in the kitchen and always is better than I can do

Good old school place for meats and fish, easy fast service and helpful interaction with the owner…read more Will go again

Small meat shop with a bunch of meat from chicken, steak, oxtails, sausages, hot links , turkey…read morelegs, ground beef etc.. I specifically went there for the oxtails customer service was good and I'll be back again .

Pringle Meats was the go to place in chinatown in the olde days to get steaks, fresh pork, and…read moreother fresh meats. besides 9th St. Market, market, most chinese groceries didn't carry meats that didn't pertain specially to chinese cooking. didn't go often since they only did case sales. they have since merged with allied food sales and they now do sales less than a case but of course, it costs more..

Ever eat a really bad rendition of something and you're like…read more... Oh hell naw...I NEED A REDO! Several weeks ago, I had a terrible hot pastrami sandwich at a wildly popular deli on the coast. With a hair appt two blocks away from A K Meats, a redo was in order. After 15+ years, I'm glad to finally knock this off my list. There's a reason that A K Meats, a small mom and pop shop has been around for over 25 years because it did NOT disappoint! For only $15.99, you get a generous portion of their Housemade NY-Style Pastrami....thinly shaved, tender, and moist with a rich, savory, meaty flavor that isn't overly salty. It's piled over melty swiss cheese and comes with a smear of mustard for a nice tang. I took it a step further and added pepperoncini (+$0.75) - I love that the pepperoncini is shaved so thin, giving you just enough acidic punch without that strong mouth-puckering hit. A roll is the way to go for structural integrity and if you plan to save the other half for dinner. If you're looking for a top-notch hot pastrami sandwich, IMHO, A K Meats is worth trekking across the city for. It beats waiting in line at a certain AI/tech-bro fav in SoMa. Don't get me wrong...their sandwiches are good but paying $30 out the door AND enduring 45 minutes to 1 hour of pre-seed, valuation, and burn rate chatter in line is brutal. Ya girl wants TEA, not TAM! O T H E R I N F O * A K Meats is a butcher shop and seafood counter. They also sell pantry items, snacks, and bottled drinks. * The wife & husband duo also own 25th/Clement Produce Market next door. * Takeout only but they have two tables and bench seating outside. * Their POS bypasses the tip option so bring cash! * No restroom onsite. * Street parking is doable on the weekdays.

This place was great! Family owned place and they were so kind. Make sure to visit the grocery…read morestore next store too. We talked with everyone, and they were wonderful! Not to mention the sandwiches were absolutely delicious! We were like if we lived here we would come here every day!!

Since it's a Cali thing, I bought a friend two tri tips because he refused my cash for doing me a…read morefavor. I decided to keep one for myself. Every tri tip ive ever eaten since living in California was flavorless IMO. Not with these guys. A coworker recommended their marinated tri tips and did not disappoint. And it's only 13.99 a pound already seasoned and marinated. Safeway is 18.99 pound. Costco is a little cheaper at 11.99

This review is for their catering staff. I recently attended a memorial service reception on…read more6/12/26 that was catered by Brentwood Fine Meats. I The food was good and tasty, however the wait staff they had serving the food was ABSOLUTELY RUDE. It was an older lady and a younger man serving the meats and they were unprofessional, and dismissive to each and every person including the children they were serving. Given this was a memorial service reception, their lack of empathy and professionalism really put a damper on the entire reception. I think you guys can do better and hire better waitstaff.