I like this Italian market store as it's the only butchers I know that sells domestic lamb. The staff are friendly and informative. Worth a visit for good quality meats. read more

We came in to get the main course for a dinner party of 10 people that evening. Although it was a cold, rainy windy Saturday, the place was still pretty busy. We decided on the seasoned pork. We chatted up the cute butcher on how to prepare it. It turned out great. Highly recommend! read more

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Consistently excellent service and quality meat. Staff have always been pleasant and helpful. Their ordering ahead and pick up service is good too. read more

Buy on line and pick up is fantastic! Great quality, reasonable prices. Counter staff can be gruff without being loveable.

10/10 selection. Pricing is a little high, but you are in a city! I got 2 1lb ribeyes, 2 lbs chicken thighs and they cooked up perfectly on the new grill. Will be back again! read more

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Even though I've been in Philly for 3 years, it was only recently I started going to Espositos. A friend of ours, Steve, recommended it and after one visit it all came back to ny why going to your local butcher is much better than a chain grocery store. After 2 or 3 visits, they basically know me. 2 hot sausage rounds, 2lbs of bacon and 4 marinated chicken thighs. For Thanksgiving we decided to do short ribs. The cut was perfect. And since we aren't really turkey fans, it was a big hit with the family. 2 things: if you go on Saturday, plan to stand in line. Mask up. Shop local - start with Espositos read more

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Love this place. Surprisingly not related to the Esposito's Meats in NYC which is also excellent. Brings me back to my childhood days in the Bronx. Excellent quality. Yep, prices are high.. But at least here you get what you pay for. read more

Esposito's is awesome!!! I'm just letting you know right now that this place is packed, but just stay in line behind the counter you wish to be helped and you will be in and out in no time. I expected this place to be super expensive. I went before Thanksgiving and wanted to get lamb chops for dinner. I was pleasantly surprised that chops were less than $6.00 a pound! THAT'S RIGHT. What whole foods charges you at $8-9/pound, Esposito's is almost $3 less. Fast service. They have so many different varieties of meats you really can't go wrong. They take credit cards as well. After buying about 7 pounds (lol) of lamb chops i cooked them simply with olive oil, salt, peper and dried rosemary. 3 minutes per side on medium-high heat and then I let them rest for 10 minutes. LET ME TELL YOU. They were the night's biggest hit. When you buy lamb chops you run the risk of the fat taking over the whole chop and then after you cook the chop you are left with barely any meat, but not with the ones i bought from Esposito's! Honestly if you have the time go during the week, because on Saturday's it'll be a mad house as anyone knows in the Italian Market area. read more

Esposito's Meats - Look at those beauties!!! (Lamb chops) * faints * - Meat Shops Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Shoppers beware we have been shopping on 9th at for years and over the last several have watched stores decline and then either close or decrease their quality. Esposito meats is the reason for this warning. My wife shopped there yesterday prior to this review and purchased chicken leg quarters. After freezing them. She took them out today to thaw l. When they thawed out and she went to.clean them she said they had. A smell of rotten eggs. She called back to the store to tell them about this and they asked her on the phone if she had left them out as if she isn't smart enough to know that chicken spoils. She said to them I guess that's what you did and lowered your price making me think I was getting a good price. Don't shop where you aren't appreciated or treated fairly the stire hasn't been the same since the older guy passed away to a degree anyway years ago. But we will just sacrifice convenience and go to Reading terminal from now on...we normally do but a quick fix away from rush hour traffic got us there instead. Hope this helps someone else read more

Amazing sirloin steak burger, chicken wings, and boneless ribs!! We will be back, often, especially since we need to feed our new Ninja Woodfire!! read more

So happy I live in this neck of the woods now so I can frequent here weekly for some fresh meat. First off, I love that it's wide-open, clean, well-organized with everything labelled clearly, and has an accessible entrance. Staff here is what keeps me coming back. I'm admittedly intimidated in places like butcher shops and delis, but everyone here is super friendly and helpful and they have enough people working that you never really have a wait. I've gotten fresh ground beef, chicken, cheese, frozen sandwich steak meat, and short ribs here, and everything was fresh and delicious. Will continue to visit back here when I forget to defrost and need a quick protein for dinner. read more

I came here Friday after work. It was really clean inside and didn't have that meat market smell. They had a big selection of meats. It was my first time buying from here so I only purchased a few things. I bought lamb chops, chicken wings and a pound of steak. I cooked Some of the lamb chops Friday evening. I was pleasantly surprised at the size and the fact that they didn't shrink after being cooked. The meat remained soft after being cooked. I will be back for future purchases. read more

Esposito's Meats - Raw lamb chops - Meat Shops Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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My favorite butcher, great service, good prices and truly high quality meat. Try parking on Washington Ave, it's easier.

One of my friends brother goes here whenever he comes to town.i figured I'd go check them out. I was entertained by the butchers of south philly!!?.back to the meat,Very fresh & decent prices. I ended up returning with my mom. It's great place to get fresh meat. Clean & his great cast of characters!! read more

Fantastic butcher in the Italian market. There is a huge variety of quality meats at reasonable prices, and the employees are always very helpful and friendly. I went recently looking for goat to make birria and they actually had some in stock! In addition to the meats, they also have a decent selection of quality cheese. This is the spot to go for good fresh meat in Philly! read more

Esposito's Meats - Birria tacos made with goat meat from Esposito's - Meat Shops Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This has been one of my favorite spots since I've been a kid. Located perfectly within the Italian market I can't tell you how many great meals I've eaten using their meats especially their steaks. Xmas, Bday parties, July 4th, and Easter wouldn't be the same without those high quality cuts. Their dedication to their craft is phenomenal and their prices extremely reasonable, I highly recommend to anyone who hasn't tried it or been there in awhile. read more

My grandmother use to take me to the Italian market when I was a child. I started going back when I first got married 38 years ago and always go to Esposito's Meats. I use to sell dinners and the meats would be purchase from Esposito's(short ribs and ground beef for inside out burgers). One of the three meats that we will have this Thanksgiving will be short ribs that I purchased this week from Esposito's. When I get comments on my food I always let people know I purchase the meats at Esposito's Meats. read more

Great cuts and friendly, helpful staff! Their whole chickens and chicken parts are the best in town, and the club steaks they offer are great for some quick steak tacos. Asked for beef bones to be sliced once and they were done a jiffy. Also, they're keeping folks at a distance during COVID and only letting a few folks in at a time--they even set up some heat lamps outside! read more

Esposito's Meats - Keeping customers warm while waiting in line this winter! - Meat Shops Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

THIS REVIEW IS FOR THE CURBSIDE PICKUP I can't imagine anything improving this fantastic service. Prices are simply incredible, meat is tip top as it has been for the 30 years I've been a customer - the gold standard, and pick-up is incredibly fast and friendly. I truly hope they keep this service post COVID. read more

Give me a CAST IRON SKILLET & 1-1/4" THICK RIBEYE from Esposito's Meats and I PROMISE you..... you will WET YOURSELF in the BEST way possible! Listen.. I may be a "Weekday Vegan" but when it comes to my MEAT this crazy food obsessed little lady does NOT MESS AROUND! Try me... I bite, and I bite HARD! Seriously, my uploaded picture of Sunday Nights Steak Dinner explains it all..there is really no need for me to review or write NUTHIN'. Have you ever heard of the famous "O FACE". That's right, Esposito's is where it's at baby! :) read more

Esposito's Meats - Meat Shops Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hand's down the best butcher in the Italian Market, and an easy contender for the best all around butcher in Philly. The prices are easily comparable to the specialty butchers in supermarkets and spots like Reading Terminal. And their widespread selection ranges from the likes of steak and chicken breasts, to lamb chops and a good selections of bacons, to house marinated chickens and home made sausages; and even a little bit of seafood. While Esposito's has plenty to offer to motivate ambitious home cooks and anyone who knows there way around a kitchen, it also has plenty of good that require little preparation that a novice can handle with ease. Add in a bunch of characters who deliver good service with South Philly charm, and plenty of good deals on a weekly basis, and you have one of the best! read more

feeling foolish not contacting Espositos before. Top shelf, delivery with instruction on how to carve, perfectly succulent pork. Chefs knife wouldn't cut the skin !! Had to crack it off to reveal succulently tender perfectly seasoned pork. PERFECTLY COOKED!! The au jus, oh my! Whole house had a hint of heaven in the air. That was money! Flavor/tenderness knocks your socks off We all (37 of us) were vying for a position to get some crackling. I'm sure if it had bones , we would have eaten them too. Pray God blessed all the staff to stay in business for another 100 years! A must do for special events. Or just a bunch of good friends. read more

Great butcher shop with quality products and great customer service. I highly recommend.

Zero stars if i could. You expect when you pay more and go somewhere specialty that you're going to receive good service. Went there today. Super disorganized. Waited my turn, watched 6 people come out, no one calling others in, when asked was told by 2 employees in the rudest manner, walked out. Not stepping foot in here ever again. Overpriced and beyond disrespectful. read more

Esposito has a huge variety of meats at very good prices (esp compared to Reading Terminal). opted out of the lamb chops b/c they were so fatty. was hoping the hot italian sausages would be awesome, but they fell way short of di bruno bros'. it was at least 60% fat, unfortunately, and my bf and i are not huge on fatty meats like pork belly (unless it's in korean food). otherwise, it's decently flavorful but you can definitely tell that the quality of the meat just isn't good. we also bought a whole chicken for a roast and it's less than $3 a pound so I can see why people keep coming back here for how cheap it is. But you're paying for lower quality. read more

Esposito's Meats - the hot italian sausages, extremely fatty - Meat Shops Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

I really like this shop and will be back on my next visit to Philly. The guys behind the counter were super friendly and helpful. I needed lamb chops for my meat deprived college student daughter and found them here at a great price. Also bought some club steaks that were reasonably priced. Both meats were tender, yummy and consumed in record time : ) They also sell cheese and I got some very good parmesan reggiano and asiago that's 1/3 of the price that I would normally pay in San Francisco. Definitely a fan of this meat shop and will be back to try their other offerings. read more

Esposito's Meats - Meaty lamb chops - Meat Shops Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Old world, old school, Italian meat market in Philadelphia's Little Italy offering roasts, chops, filets and sausages the Italian way. Upon entering Esposito's you are immediately transported back in time to experience what generations of non- Italians and Italian immigrants have known and loved about the Old Country. The charm, ambience and nostalgia is palpable when you enter the shop, so be prepared to swoon as you encounter the dazzling array of meat products on display but none more note worthy than their Provolone Broccoli-Rabe sausage. Holy macaroni, I don't know who the genius was who thought this one up but he should be canonized immediately; elevated to Italian sainthood. There's a little trick to preparing this delicacy for the table, drop it in boiling water for 5 minutes or so to allow the sausage to preheat and set then remove, fry or roast at 450 degrees until brown and crispy. Heaven's Italian Culinary window of Glory opens at first bite; you will be off and running on a gustatory sausage adventure of pure Foodie Porn pleasure! read more

Esposito's Meats - Provolone Broccoli-Rabe Sausage. Bomb! - Meat Shops Near Me - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Friendly and flexible staff- punctual and fresh. Grass fed angus box- great value:)better taste

Butchers used to intimidate me, but after coming here I've realized it's no big deal. The staff is non-pretentious and they have a great selection of meats for cheap. I was making a fancy bolognese sauce and needed ground skirt steak and ground pork, both of which I could not find at Acme or South Street Market. I got 1.5 lbs of each as well as 8oz of pancetta, all for only 22 bucks! This place also has great thick cut slabs of bacon which are great when I'm hosting a brunch, a wonderful prime rib roast if I'm having a fancy dinner, and smoked turkey legs when making collard greens. The best time to come is later in the afternoon at around 2. If you go too early in the day it's a bit crazy and hard to get a butcher's attention (especially if you're short). read more

Why in the world haven't I shopped here before? After reading several reviews and walking by this place for a few years, I decided to give it a shot. The selection, prices and staff are pretty great here and I'll be returning weekly. If you grew up with a butcher like I did, then it's nice to see that they do still exist and take pride in their work. On my last stop in I needed several different cuts for our weekly meals. I was able to get all of them at around half the price of what I was paying at another establishment. If the price wasn't enough to make me return, the guy who helped me was very personable and gave me exactly what I asked for without any hassle. That always works well for me. I guess they've been around for a long time because they know what they're doing. I was certainly impressed. read more

Why don't I come here more often? Wheelchair and mobility scooter accessible. Love the butchers for their humor and speed. A little confusing the first time you go, but just watch people, you get the hang fast. What I like is the variety. They have fun plays on traditional beef or pork dishes, but with Turkey. The ground beef is fresh, smells fresh and is super versatile. They have a good variety of cheese now too. I walked out with enough meat for over two weeks and only paid around forty bucks, that may seem like a lot but that covers lunch and dinner with a lot of variety. read more

This is one of the best places to grab meat in the Italian Market, and the problem is, everyone knows it. On the weekend, there is always a HUGE line inside, but if you're aggressively patient (find one line, stay in it, and don't let anyone in front of you!), you'll get to the front soon enough. The one thing I always get here versus anywhere else in the market is whole packer brisket. They have them usually for $4-4.50/lb, which is cheaper than anywhere else I've been in the market. They are solid pieces of meat. From time to time, they will also have chicken thighs for $0.59/lb!!! I always hope they have this, but never comes around when I really want it. The service is good as long as you can deal with the lines and the South Phillyness to the place. It's a great place to shop and I always like the products the sell me. read more

This is one of the best places in the Italian Market to purchase meat from. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. Even if you have no idea what you want for dinner that night, and are the most indecisive person ever, they are always willing to help you out and make suggestions. We brought students in here when going on an Italian Market tour a few years back, and they were BEYOND good to them - since that day - they are my go to spot! One of the main reasons to love this place is their sausage - specifically their broccoli rabe and provolone sausage. I buy it a lot (probably too much). They also have great prices on cheeses and other meats. Be aware of their hours though, I often forget the day of the week, walk over and am disappointed to realize that they are already closed for the day! read more

Where do you get a prime rib on Christmas Eve when it is not only Christmas Eve but it is a Sunday? Espositos, of course ! We actually stopped by on Friday afternoon as well but it looked like it was an apocalypse was happening, people of South Philly and other places gathered here to buy the last of the meat. So, wise not wise, we decided to stop by and there it was .. 7.5 lb beauty of a piece of meat. Vegetarians who are reading this.... why are you reading this.. It's a butcher shop, and those omnivores and carnivores, this IS the place for you! read more

Pray tell, how is it possible I'm the FIRST to review this location? Esposito's is located in the heart of the Italian Market. It's a fairly large store, compared to other shops in the area, with cases and cases of every possible variety of meat, including some organic. I have purchased from them in the past and have always been pleased with the quality as well as the friendly service. However, this review is to send kudos to Esposito's for hosting Chef Lenny's 2nd (or 3rd?) Annual Meatball Competition. They shut down their business to host the event which raised money for a variety of charities, featured a taste competition between 21 contenders from S. Jersey and S. Philly, and closed with a meatball eating competition between fire and police. You've gotta love a local business that supports their community. read more

A real deal butcher which is oh so rare. They have every cut of meat imaginable and if they don't have it they will cut it for you. While I hear some of the criticism of the staff in terms of their customer service skills, this is a volume business and not your corner butcher shop. Know what you want when you enter or ask. These guys are busy and a little rough around the edges. My suggestion for the faint at heart, don't show up on a weekend. Hit it when they are less busy and chat one of the butchers up. If you make a connection, these guys will become your best friend! They have grass fed beef with and without marbling. You want a lean steak, they have it. You want one with a ton of marbling, they have that too. These guys totally know their meat and their product is well worth the trip to the Italian Market! read more

Step 2 of shopping for the ingredients for a romantic Valentine's Day dinner: Esposito's for some filet mignon. Until yesterday, I'd never set foot in a butcher shop. But I had heard good things and was sick of buying overpriced, lower quality meats at the local supermarket. The store was a little chaotic with people just kind of standing around. We couldn't tell who had been helped or who was next in line - and almost got into a fight with some chick that tried to butt in front of us - but once we figured it out, service went smoothly. And the price for two 8-oz filet mignon...only 15 bucks! I KNOW I've paid a lot more than that at the supermarket. I was really happy with my purchase; tender, delicious and CHEAP. read more

A really wonderful butcher in the Italian Market, I've tried a bunch of different butchers in Philly and Esposito's is without a doubt my favorite. Clean, friendly, great selection and most importantly the products are a cut above. I love the broccoli rabe Italian sausage, the steaks are great and am a big fan of the less traditional butcher shop items. I usually get shrimp and chicken here as well and they are both primo. The chicken particularly always comes out tasting so much better than a grocery store. They also generally have great specials- Labor Day weekend you could get racks of ribs for a buck! read more

Great selection at a great price. Fresh meats, friendly service. I usually go to Cannuli's but it is kind of annoying to have to visit two stores for meat needs (one for poultry/pork and one for beef). This place turned out to be great, too. Just got a ready to slow-cook beef roast for under $5 and it made a delicious meal three days in a row! Not a long wait, either! read more

Unlike some of the other butcher shops in the Italian Market, Esposito's is clean!! On top of that, they offer some of the best prices, have a great selection of all different cuts of chicken, pork, beef + other random items like lobster tails, cheeses, some sausages. Their bacon is the best. Thick cut, great flavor and cheap. Their staff is very friendly and always make you feel welcome by joking around with you. My only complaint I wish they sold turkey sausage and breakfast sausage. read more