I love this place too much - it was a happy accident that I stumbled across it while getting food…read morenext door! The selection and quality of items, particularly in the meat section, was awesome. Surprised my husband with some wagyu, and it was the one of the best steaks we've ever cooked at home. The butcher was also super kind and helped me pair it with sides, and reminded me how to cook it! & of course, there are lots of other goodies too - I left with some fresh clam chowder, drinks, and ice cream too. 100% stop in!!! You'll find something you need, and if not, definitely want :D

Such a cute magical store. Variety of natural hard to find…read moresauces and seasonings. Local ice creams, frozen local soups, large selection of organic and grass fed meats! Including a nice variety of veggies and fruits! All organic! Perfect for a quick stop to buy things for dinner. Even picked up a lovely rose scented bar of tallow soap.

Just lost a long-time customer, but I'm sure they don't care. They added on a roughly 4% fee for…read moreusing a credit card. When I questioned it, I was told "it's the new credit card system." No, it's not. The business owner has the option to set their credit card machine that way. Their prices are already very high for a small place with not much selection, and now they're nickel and diming their customers? You can get better food at Wegman's.

Best butcher in Maryland. I have never had a steak that wasn't like butter. The meats are top…read morenotch, tender and delicious. The staff are really friendly and helpful. I can't go back to supermarket stuff ever again. Chop Shop has totally spoiled me! Love the staff. Love the selection of products. You can't go wrong here.

I got some excellent baby lamb shoulder here this week. Very tender and flavorful! Will come back…read morefor more lamb and oxtail.

The guy said I don't know what's Halal, how someone can trust such a place for a halal productread more

Germantown Halal Meat and Grocery is hands-down one of the best halal butchers in the area. The…read moreshop is always clean, well-organized, and welcoming, with a warm and friendly staff that's eager to help. They offer an impressive selection of halal meats, including organic chicken, lamb, and beef -- all of which are fresh, high-quality, and far superior in taste compared to the pre-packed options you'd find at chain grocery stores. We especially come here for lamb. The flavor is richer, and the cuts are handled with care. The staff will cut meat to order, which is a rare find these days. On several occasions, I've asked for specific cuts -- and Peter, one of their expert butchers, always delivers. He's not only skilled but also takes the time to understand exactly what you're looking for. Last time, I asked about beef ribs, and he literally brought out a whole side of beef and had me point to the section I wanted. That level of personal service is unmatched. Peter is a key reason we keep coming back. He knows how to prepare cuts for different cooking styles, including American-style BBQ. When he's there, I know I'll get exactly what I need for smoking -- especially brisket, which they keep fresh and trimmed just right for the smoker. On the rare occasion Peter isn't around, it's harder to get what I'm looking for, especially for specialty cuts. Unfortunately, you just can't get this kind of service at big box grocery stores anymore. Most of them no longer have skilled butchers on staff, and even simple requests -- like a whole lamb shoulder -- are met with a shrug. Everything comes pre-packaged in plastic, often frozen or cryovaced, with no flexibility or personal touch. If you care about quality meat, halal options, and personalized service, Germantown Halal Meat and Grocery is absolutely worth the visit. Ask for Peter -- and thank me later.

Tried to buy locally here several years ago, despite the higher price to support South Asian small…read morebusiness. The South Asian male cutting & selling the goat meat sold me mostly bones. Thank you for your stinginess sir. I am guessing he reserves the mostly meat portions for his relatives, friends, & anyone he wants to impress. Thank goodness Costco soon started carrying cubed goat meat & bones that are Far more fair. The only drawback is making freezer room for 15 lbs lol

I needed a steak for my son's birthday dinner. A good steak. At the same time, DC is freaking out…read moreover a coming storm. Supermarket shelves are emptied. But Butchers Alley was fully stocked. Great meats. Awesome cheeses. Prepared meals. Wines. The butcher was awesome. The cheesemonger incredibly helpful. I love this store. It makes me feel like shopping in Europe.

I got a subpar chuck roast that they charged me $22/lb for. Insane amounts of fat (ratio was way…read moreoff, to the point I probably paid for a lb of fat), and the meat itself was meh. Whole Foods charged $12/lb and it was noticeably better. Same story with the short rib I got last month...almost half the price at Whole Foods and experienced better or the same quality. The funniest is the stock bones...$15 for a small pack. You'd need two to make any volume of stock, (so $30), and the same amount of bones would be $10 at the farmers market. I love supporting local places, especially high-quality butchers/groceries. I really do. But there comes a point when you have to ask if you're getting ripped off. With meats DOUBLE the price of another grocer that itself has a reputation for being expensive, it starts feeling like you're being taken advantage of. For what it's worth, the little old lady in front of me almost had a panic attack when they rang her up. I would've bought her groceries for her, but I suddenly realized that me buying a couple pounds of chuck roast and 10 marrow BONES to make stock with would already have me above $100. I saw another person put back cookies because after tax they were $7 each. Sorry, guys, but I'm out.

Sat at the bar in back. Soft shell crabs were terrific - went with the fried option rather than…read moresautéed, quality fries and a killer kale and apple salad. My Mom had their green beans as a side and I had a few - they were crispy and very good. Too many places over cook things. Waitress behind the bar was great. Nice 'neighborhoody' casual atmosphere. First time here - will hopefully be back within a few weeks. Five stars, albeit based on one visit Decent beer selection, nothing I hadn't had before. But that's a personal problem, not a restaurant problem. ;-)

Such a hidden gem. The seafood is incredibly fresh, and the crab cakes are some of the best I've…read morehad. They also have amazing desserts and great seafood you can grab to go and cook at home. The mini market is super convenient, and the staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly cares about the quality of their products.

Visited Aschenbach Farm at the new Prince of Peace Farmers Market in Gaithersburg today. Love…read moresupporting small, local producers. And SO MANY OPTIONS - with everything available, frozen, to take home immediately from the market. This is also the place to come if you are wanting fat/suet, beef hearts, beef liver, or specialty cuts that you can't get at the grocery store. I was timid to start, and tried their beef sticks and jerky - delicious!! Can't wait to come back and get more as grill season ramps up. Very friendly owners who are happy to answer any questions you have.

Folks the only mistake you will make this summer is not enjoying grass fed steaks from the…read moreAschenbach Farm ! We were getting summer vegetables @ Lewis Orchards and we saw the Ashenbac's Cooler , We bought a couple of steaks . Folks outstanding! You cannot find meat like this anywhere that I know of .

Great little farm store. Near various wineries and breweries, so pay these guys a visit in between…read more Very impressive selection of beef, pork, goat, lamb, and chicken. They also have eggs and ice cream. All very tasty stuff! Prices trend high, but it's worth it for the quality and it's healthier than factory farmed food. They use square for payment.

Andrew Crush offer beautiful fresh pasture raised delicious meats. My go to spot for pork chops,…read morebeef, stock bones, chicken feet. He offers much more. Check out their web page or better yet go to the farm store-!

I had to return an Amazon item (no bag, box or label needed) and decided to check out the Amazon…read moreFresh. On the TV above Customer Service, there was a coupon for $25 off your first order of $50 as an Amazon Prime member. I scanned it and successfully added it to my Amazon account. See the Tips at the bottom for more info on how to Return items. The store is smaller with the aisles more narrow than normal. With the people shopping for others with their big carts and restockers, it took some maneuvers to get down the aisles. The produce looked fresh enough and shelves were stocked on a Thursday evening at 5:30 pm. On Jan 22, I picked up on sale eggs with a sell by date of Jan 29 and regular price guacamole with Feb 8. I look at dates for the first and items farther back, and it seemed that those were the longest dates I could get, so sell by dates seemed to allow less time than some other stores. I picked up mostly items from the shelves that I tried to find on sale. I noticed a smaller selection of brands in the toilet paper and other areas. Example of price differences: Idahoan instant mashed potatoes 4 oz - $1.00 at Amazon Fresh; $1.89 Giant; $1.27 Walmart. 8 oz for $2.50 Amazon Fresh, $3.69 Giant, $2.82 Walmart - yes, it was .50 cheaper to buy two 4 oz bags at Amazon Fresh. With it being a small store, the long line for self check-out with the staffed checkout line was one. I almost walked out and left my cart due the number of people in line and needing to be somewhere else in 15 minutes, but most seemed to migrate to self checkout, and another staffed checkout line was opened, so I was able to buy my groceries in time. For my three bags of groceries, it came to about $75, but I got $11 off - so $64 which was about $20 - $30 less than when I buy three bags of groceries at Giant. I entered my phone number which got me the sale price but I was NOT able to get the $25 off the $50 first order, since I didn't have time to download, install, and login into the Amazon app at checkout. I didn't have my Amazon card with me, I thought there would be some QR wallet code within the Amazon website somewhere but NO. Tips: 1. Install and login to the Amazon app BEFORE you come. 2. If it is your first time shopping, go to Customer Service and wait and see if there is a coupon on the TV screen that you can take a picture of for additional savings. 3. You can look up the store and see the in-store deals. 4. Bring your Amazon credit card just in case. 5. Amazon Prime members, get $10 off their first Amazon Fresh store purchase of $50+. After that, they get $10 off every monthly on a $100+ purchase only in the stores. YOu need to clip the virtual coupon on the Amazon Fresh site, and it expires. 6. When you enter, the Return area is at Customer Service to the right. It can get crowded with people coming to get their groceries and carts getting wheeled out while you are standing in the line. There is a self serve kiosk where you scan your return QR code against the small screen below. I wasn't able to get it to scan and got help. A label prints from below. If you don't have a bag, there are bags to put your item in then affix the label. A large mailbox style drawer opens to put your package inside, then locks after you close it. Overall, the produce and shelves were stocked fine for me to pick up the staples I wanted and better prices than other grocery stores. Dodging around the big carts with the shoppers who were shopping for others and other shoppers even not crowded made it less enjoyable but for the savings on staples, I might come back periodically and even try the Dash cart next time.

this is such a convenient life saver! i wish i had one of these near where i live!…read more i've ordered amazon fresh online, but never walked into a brick and mortar storefront. besides having everything from produce to dry bulk goods to dairy, it was also about a half mile walk from my parents' place! i went here a couple of times when i was home in october. i bought basic things like water, candy, protein bars, protein shakes. i didn't need it at the time, but did notice the lovely salad bar and hot deli where i could pick from an array of comfort foods like pasta, caesar salad, rice, veggies and more. the prices are excellent...i have to remember that cost of living in suburban maryland is cheaper than where i live in the bay area, california, but amazon fresh is even a little more cost saving than the rest of the md stores. quick, fast and friendly service, i appreciated the employees who helped us find basic goods, point us to the restrooms, and helped us check out. the location is also great, for those who can't get here on foot, this is just off 270 & shady grove with plenty of parking just outside.

We've been patronizing Fox Hollow since it opened years ago. It's close to our home and might not…read morehave learned about it if we hadn't driven by often enroute to Damascus, MD. We buy meat here regularly, yet we have sampled baked and jarred goods as well as Christmas trees. It is a reliable place for quality foodstuffs. Though not as expansive as a grocery store, Fox Hollow specializes in small production unique items. See photos for examples. Lamb is our favorite selection here as Fox Hollow has won numerous awards for it. Parking is free but can be tight on weekends. Hours are reasonable but recommend calling in advance to ensure they are open. as a family business, there are times they are out back dealing with the animals or garden. Compared to discount chains, prices tend to be higher, yet not as high as the boutique butchers elsewhere in Montco. We like supporting a local family business offering the kind of products and atmosphere that is hard to experience otherwise. some may call it "Olde Time" yet I prefer to think it will be the preferred future for many of us. Agree? How Stephanie can remember our names, address, and preferences is a magical power we definitely appreciate. Enjoy!

Their honey and goats milk soap are delicious! I have been back several times for both.read more