We first discovered Hampton Ridge Farm at the Covington Farmers Market last summer. They're one of…read morethe regular vendors - and we purchased some of their infamous Cottage Bacon, and a dozen farm fresh eggs. My fiancé also picked up some of their pamphlets, and had been carrying around the idea that we should buy all of our meat directly from the farm ever since. He'd brought it up a few times, but finally let me know a few weeks ago that he'd placed an order for chicken, pork, and beef, and that we'd be picking it up on the farm from a man named Earl. At first, I was skeptical about visiting the farm. I am so on board with sustainable, organic, local farming, but I didn't exactly want to see "how the sausage gets made" ... literally. My fiancé assured me that we didn't have to see any of the actual animals, and that he just wanted to check out the space and meet the farmer. I hesitantly agreed, and I'm so glad I did. The farm is down in Glencoe, Kentucky ... probably 50 minutes outside of Cincy city limits. We set up a pick-up time, and were welcomed to the farm by a few sheep crossing the road in front of us (I don't eat lamb all that often, so I didn't mind seeing these particular animals). We were then officially greeted by Earl, who is probably the most down-to-earth and inventive man I've ever met. Earl gave us a small tour of the farm, explaining his resourceful processes, and how he keeps the animals cared for in different seasons. I was also grateful to know that he doesn't do any of the "processing" on site: that's handled by a middleman, who then returns the meat back to Earl to sell online and at the Farmers Market. Unfortunately, Earl explained he had just given all of his cows to his daughter and son-in-law for them to start their own farm, so he was fresh out of beef products. He did, however, stock us up on all sorts of chicken, pork sausage, chorizo, pork chops, and two dozen eggs. All of his products come frozen, and we brought an insulated bag with us for easy transport back to our home. While his prices are a little more than what you'd pay at the grocery store, you have to consider the quality and care you're paying for. Most people have no idea where their meat comes from ... even if it's organic. Even though I didn't want to actually see the animals, it's a remarkable feeling to know we're supporting a local farmer. And of course ... the proof is in the taste. Earl encouraged us to compare a store-bought chicken breast side-by-side with one from Hampton Ridge - and there's definitely a clear winner. If you're not looking to take a farm tour, don't worry, you don't have to! Visit their website and place an order for pick-up at the Covington Farmers Market. Or, just stop by the market and see what they have on hand: I promise you won't be disappointed!

I loved their lunch meat but the meat I ordered smell really bad. Another time I ordered lunch meat…read morethey gave me the wrong meat

Great meat. Fresh produce that's locally grown. Friendly and helpful staff. I've ordered large…read moreamounts of meat and I have never been disappointed.

Stay far away from this business! This is a scam. Paid in full with no meat delivered on our order…read more Cancelled picks, many excuses for not having our order, showed up twice for pick up and still nothing.

Great food and service ! You're the best Rita !! Very clean and great atmosphere! I…read more Recommend Cattlemans meat !

While I'm less of a carnivore than my husband, it's important to me to "know" where my meat comes…read morefrom. Brooks is one of the finest local meat markets you can find. They are their own butcher, and they also own a lot/slaughterhouse--which, admittedly, makes me a little uncomfortable because I'm also an animal lover--but I'm also a person who values local food and I consider myself a concerned consumer--I know that my meat came from Boone or Kenton County, not half way across Kansas! They have a deli, they have a large frozen selection of their own brand meats, sausages, etc., along with some of the standard grocery brands. When shopping the meat case, buy a pound of the Mariah bacon--you'll never again buy storebought brands. To my knowledge, Brooks is one of the only meat markets in Kentucky that carries the Mariah brand. Don't forget to stock up on ground beef--some of the best I've ever tasted. Now, let's talk sausages. There used to be a German butcher on Dixie Hwy in Florence that closed. Brooks picked up their prize sausage maker, Stefan. You'll often see him working the counter, expertly cutting up larger pieces of roast upon request. Last week, I bought chicken apple sausages and they were the absolute delight of my husband's week. When in Walton, bypass Kroger and head to Brooks for your meat. If going on Saturday, go early, they're only open until 2, but it's well worth it.

The people were very nice and the place smelled amazing. My wife got the roast beef sandwich and…read morereally enjoyed it. I however got the brisket. It was sliced thin and very dry. No sauce on it or on the side. There was a roll but no butter included. The sides I got were very good. I will add that we got or order to go, so I couldn't ask for any sauce and didn't think to check for any.

I N C R E D I B L E!!! We thought they just sold hams. I just consumed the finest roast beef…read moresandwich I've ever had! AND I'm OLD!!!! They have a full menu and the best chef, Steve! My wife had a cheeseburger and onion rings that she said were the best since Frisch's was still good! Loved my potato salad side too! We will be back as soon as we can! This stop made our week/month/year! This will be a regular stop!!!!

Amazing wholesome home cooked food. Sweet southern mannerisms. They have anything you could ever…read moreneed.

Deaton's is an amazing family market in Warsaw Kentucky. They have just a bit of everything you'd…read moreneed, from household items, general automotive, and an amazing flower / garden shop. But the thing that sets them above the rest is their fantastic food options. A great, and ever changing, lunch / dinner counter is seriously something to check out. One day they'll have meat loaf, the next hot browns. All served up with homemade side items such as green beans, macaroni, and mashed potatoes. I believe they always have fried chicken (delicious), and of course deli sandwiches. The staff is extremely friendly and efficient. Definitely worth a stop.

This is a butcher not a restaurant and it's one of the best, they have such good quality meats! And…read moreI really like the guys here. Prices are comparable to grocery store meat but the quality is better. Super clean. Great service,they treat you right .

Very nice. Asked and received answers. Appreciated that they took their time out for me.read more

I went to The Butcher Block after searching the inter web for a true down home butcher shop that…read morewould cut on request vs's just what's in a show case or cry o vac package. I explained the type of roast i was looking for and how i planned to prepare it. the butcher made his suggestion and about what size, showed me the final product and wrapped it up. It was amazing with great flavor. will defiantly be back for all our smoking/BBQ meats

The owner's response does not address the substance of the review…read more A customer was told by the owner, in person, that a piece of seafood was fresh that day. It was not. It tasted old and should not have been sold. The tomahawk issue was about quality, not price. A steak that is overwhelmingly fat reflects poor product quality. The handling of the situation by deflecting to personal integrity rather than addressing these issues is what readers should note.

Normally, this butcher shop makes sandwiches but put up a sign that said no sandwiches till after…read morethe holidays. It is a standard butcher shop with lots of quality meats and cheeses in display. Can't wait to come back and try their sandwiches No sandwiches so I took away a star

This is a great local meat store because it's really low-key. My husband and I have always driven…read moreby here and we were always curious but never went inside until now. Definitely a local establishment which is nice - we like supporting the small businesses. They definitely get a lot of traffic here and it looks like they do good business and they have good quality products. We haven't bought any meats here yet but this review is based on their sandwiches. My husband ordered the number 3 and I ordered the number 12 and they were both very good. We didn't know this but you can also customize your sandwiches or do a custom order - we'll do that next time for sure. Sandwiches had a lot of meat - they were very generous hence the meat store lol. I definitely would recommend going here for lunch and it's actually quite affordable compared to prices nowadays.

This has been high on my list of places to visit for a long time. It didn't disappoint and was a…read morespecial place. It was smaller than I had imagined but it packs a mighty punch. The food - A lot of variety of sandwiches to choose from. My Turkey sandwich was packed with meat that overwhelmed the regular slices of bread. I had to add to it to bring flavor to it and would recommend adding thicker slices of bread to it. The baked were good. Loved the variety of fruit options, frozen items, fresh meat, and other things to try out. Garden section - Didn't know this existed in here. A variety of plants and flowers to choose from. Customer service- It was top notch from the counter and front store cashiers. Everyone was nice and on point. They kept lines moving which I appreciated too. So this is on my store rotation to try new things here!

Great cuts of meat. Great steaks, and pork chops. Plenty of veggies. Great service. We go there…read moreoften.