This place is amazing! The staff is always friendly! It's busy and loud here and the cuts are beautiful! If you want the best experience and quality product Hobe Meats is the place! I have seen a few negative reviews and well guess you can't please everyone. Prime grade beef monthly specials, and Saturday Bar B Q. Not to mention the amazing Deli! If you can't afford prime grade beef how about 6$ sandwiches or 3$ lb pork! Saturdays are always busy so if you need one on attention try a Monday! Don't knock it until you try... read more

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I heard they say vegetarian is an old Indian word for bad hunter. And if you suck at it, Hobe Meats is your thing. I'm not good at killing meat unless you count devouring them as a kill. And in my other case, you'll see me here frequently salivating over the various cuts of meat...Waygu, bone in ribeye, tri tip, filet, slabs of burgers and bacon. And there are samples of their homemade beef jerky! They have the best cut of meat you can find outside of the fancy restaurant. Reasonably affordable for the fresh kill not available at your local grocers. On Saturdays in the deli side of the store, they have BBQ and offer lunch specials with chips and soda for $7. You can't beat their generous portions and friendly meat loving staff. And if you are still hungry you can just wander back into the butcher shop side. The chances of me overeating meat again are pretty slim to none. Thanks for supporting my love of cow Hobe Meats! read more

I ordered 4 different packages since it's an hour drive from my house. In the past I've been incredibly happy with the meet and service. I ordered the hammer pack to be all ground not patty's but it was ignored. I can over look this as it can be an easy mistake but the loaded it full of packages dated from OCTOBER! When you're paying $5.00 a pound for burger from a meet shop you expect it to be fresh not two months old. What separates them from Food city or Frys? I take this as an integrity issue so I'll never go back or ever refer another person. I've referred many over the years too. Bret responded to my complaint. He definitely made it right and corrected all the issues. He was sincere and genuine regarding his expectations of customer service and quality. Being in a service industry I can relate and he handled it excellent. Thank you for making it right Brett. read more

This place used to be a great family owned business. In recent years the customer service and quality have been declining. I've bought sliced meat here for beef jerky for years. I usually call a week in advance to order it to give enough notice. The last few times I have come to pick it up, it has not been ready. This time they asked if I wanted to come back and pick it up. I explained that I live across the valley. This will be my last purchase here. read more

We've been buying beef and chicken there for many years. All Prime midwestern beef, and cheaper than AJ's. A real butcher shop, they'll cut exactly what you need. I go crazy over their standing rib roasts, cut to order. They have lots of nicely cut marrow bones (beef and veal) in the freezer in case you like to make Au Jus like I do. Whole chickens are the best you can buy. Great place. read more

Hobe Meats, you guys made me look like a SUPERSTAR with that awesome standing rib roast I picked up for Christmas dinner. After reading all of the awesome reviews I knew that this was THE place to go to make sure my uber-carnivorous family were happy campers and we were not disappointed. We paid more than we would have at the market but for the quality of the meat, we got more than our money's worth. The huge hunk of meat I brought home roasted up quickly to a tender juicy bit of heaven that gave Mastro's a run for their money. If red meat is not your thing they have poultry, seafood, brats and other sausage as well as a variety of sauces and marinades. There is even raw food for the four legged members of your family and the staff are friendly and ready to give preparation advice to make sure that your meat du jour comes out perfect. If The Bradys lived in Phoenix, Alice would have kicked Sam to the curb and gotten her meat from Hobe! read more

You truly can't beat their meat...I tried it wasn't pretty. Amazing...Amazing...Amazing meat selection. You can special order things like aligator, lion, javelina, probably dinosaur meat if it came right down to it. They also have sides and sauces like woah...but what I really want to talk about is....their weekend BBQ. Saturdays they have burgers, and chicken, and I think ribs. I always get the burger. Admittedly it has been to long since I have been working weekends and no longer right across the street but dear lord is the burger a masterpiece, and super fair priced. they cook it up to order with a drink and fries and do it yourself condiments. I took my girlfriend there on one of our first dates ( I know I am a real romancer) and frankly the super drippy delicousness makes for a good icebreaker and how one handles it is a true marker of character. If I could eat any one burger right this very moment it would be that one. The only down side is that they only do it saturdays and only through lunch. It is a magic burger window everyone should make...oh and if you order some lion meat let me know... read more

Stopped in here a couple weeks using a groupon I purchased for $40 worth of meats. The man behind the counter was friendly and more than helpful, explaining the different grades of meat that they carry. Excellent service! I bought 2 strip steaks that I threw on the grill that night and they were right up there in the top 5 steaks I've ever had. Good marbling, plenty of flavor and as fresh as I could ask for. And these weren't even the "prime" grade steaks. I also picked up some awesome looking short ribs and ground beef. But what I was most excited about - they carry Vienna hot dogs and condiments! Being from Chicago, I was so happy to find this taste of home. I picked up a lb of hot dogs and a bottle of the Vienna hot giardianera. Now this is what giardianera should taste like. They also had the neon green relish and mustard, but I'm not a big fan of either no matter what the brand. This place is a little far from me (I'm in E Mesa) but I will definitely be making another visit soon. read more

Big huge Pro: Good selection of raw ground-up goop for my doggie! Yum yum! But for the Con: Prices aren't different than the grocery store and most of the (human food) display case was more brown-tinted than red. On top of that, I went to pay with a Groupon and got an attitude. If you don't like the discount you signed up to give away then don't participate in the program, Jack Benny. read more

I enjoy buying local and I like this butcher but I cannot stand it when they do not have ice to protect my purchase on the way home

I called them at 6:15 last night and they were closed. Guy calls me back an says he is still there, what do I want? 4 Brats and 2 Hots I says... Come on over, he says. Some of the best Sausages I've had in a LONG time. Thanks Hobe. read more

This review is specifically for the Saturday BBQ's that Hobe has. They have them every Saturday, from 11am-4pm, and for only $5 you get a TON of delicious food! I used to come on Saturdays for lunch 3 years ago and they still have the same exact deal now, only with more options! You get a choice of a meat (burger, ribs, tri tip sandwich, pulled pork sandwich, chicken sandwich, 50/50 bacon burger, plus a few other things), and a side (baked beans, fries, I think you can even get a twice baked potato!), AND a drink! You can even split the sides and do half beans and half fries like my bf enjoys doing. You pick out your drink from a cooler behind where you stand to place your order, near the front door (also near the utensils and sauces). They have diet and regular sodas, nothing too exciting, but they also have water bottles. They have a few tables outside where you can sit, and they're all in the shade. The tables are much nicer than they were a few years ago, but that is about the only difference I've noticed since I started coming here again (I moved away for 3 years but have returned!). This is seriously the best deal in town, or possibly in the whole world. Five bucks gets you a generous portion of meat cooked to order (so be prepared to wait a bit, but it doesn't take TOO long) AND a side AND a drink. Why are there not more reviews of this place? This deal has been going on for YEARS and the price hasn't even gone up-maybe I am giving the secret away? If that's the case, I am glad to share this secret because it's too delicious and cheap to keep it to myself. P.S. Buy a bottle of the bacon bbq sauce. It goes on EVERYTHING! read more

I love butcher shops and my dog. I am a vegetarian. Allow me to explain. First, butcher shops are becoming obsolete because of grocery store meats. 5 in Phoenix? Bullshit! This is awful. If you eat meat, find yourself a butcher. The meat is better, fresher, and these people care about their meat. It's good for men to care about their meat, in all possible situations/insinuations. Second, I am newly a vegetarian because I think farming meat is wrong. That said, I'll eat the hell out of some fresh elk that a buddy took down last weekend and butchered himself. I also eat fish that is not farmed. Most fish at this particular shop is wild caught. This is wonderful. Third, I love LOVE my dog. Hobe is not only super serious about their meats, but they're super serious about their dogs, too. They grind and freeze their raw bones from chickens, turkeys, and cows to create raw diets for dogs, and swear by it. Individually packaged, immediately frozen, and they always have boatloads on hand. Amazing! My dog goes literally apeshit over raw food, and their ground stuff is good for his old man teeth. They are so friendly and informative. I won't eat the meat they sell, but you can bet your beef I'll buy my dad's steaks here. read more

Years ago, old man Hobe taught my parents how to cook rib roasts. "In the morning, bring the roast to room temp...heat the oven to 500 degrees, cook the roast for one hour at 500, turn the oven off, and let the roast sit in the oven all day long" he explained. A couple weeks ago while watching Food Network, I saw one of the chefs offer up the exact recipe, implicitly stating it was his latest greatest cooking technique. Wrong. Old man Hobe had it right years ago, and for that, I'll forever sing his praises. The shop was sold many years ago, and has since changed hands a couple times, but little has changed. Maybe it's not feasible to shop here all the time due to it's proximity, but it's definitely worth your while to experience this butcher shop every now and again when you're in the area. The butcher shop. Fast becoming a relic in the American landscape...unless you go to South Phoenix where there's a Carneceria on practically every corner. read more

Unfortunately I have to give them a one star because of the horrible meat I bought here. I had to throw it away after I cooked it and cut it open. I saw a green dot on each piece of the flank steak. So I threw it away and my boyfriend and I had to rush to go out to dinner before our plans that night. I made filet mignon that I bought there last night and it had a horrible smell. I felt fine after but it had such a weird smell. I will be continuing to buy my meat from costco or fry's from now on. read more

I've been there 2-3 times, enough to give them a chance and enough to know i'm not going back for meat purchases. Not very friendly service and way overpriced. I've found better service, better cuts, and 50% of the price. Heck i've been to a Bashas meat counter and have found a warmer smile and more knowledgable staff. I had a groupon for one trip and if I had a groupon again, I would not go back. That said, their Sat BBQ smelled really good and I can't say no to really good BBQ. I will be making a trip back strictly for BBQ and will give them a 2nd review. read more

"Your dog eats better than you do." That's what my fiancée says and she's probably right. Hobe, in addition to all the great cuts of meat that they have for humans, also have an amazing selection of raw dog food. Chicken, beef, turkey, duck, lamb, veggie. All pre-packaged in one pound tubs, all natural, perfect for my ever-growing fang puppy. They also have marrow and knuckle bones and turkey and chicken necks. If you buy in quantity, no need to pull it from the freezer yourself, just ask them and they will grab it from the back and sometimes even walk it to your car for you. They offer a discount for cash and are always very friendly. Sign up for their monthly email for other specials too! read more

I just left Hobe, I got a couple of chicken breasts on the bone, owner asked staff to get for me from cooler, not on the line. Ive been in the hood since 1984, yep, a long time. I knew the Hobe's back in the day, nice folk. Todays store is much improved, Deli side, meat side. If u want quality stuff in a super clean organized way but also "old school", this is it. Excellent read more

Customer service has been great and they'll discuss the meat and answer all questions. The prices are more expensive that a grocery, but the meat is antibiotic/hormone free and the beef has grass in its diet besides corn. For those who aren't aware feeding cattle grass will change the flavor of the meat AND cuts down on the chance the meat has e. coli making it safer to cook rare and medium rare. Where as the grocery beef is sprayed with ammonia to make it safe. Also, you won't have to worry the hamburger is made with "pink slime" like your local grocery meat that comes from factory farms. Again look it up, its absolutely disgusting but common practice. read more

Dog food. They have prepackaged dog food! I feed my dog raw and was searching for an affordable place to buy it since the prepackaged raw in pet stores is crazy overpriced. I found Hobe Meats and my dog is happy! So is my wallet as they are affordable. If you feed your dog raw, call them for more info. They also have raw bones for dogs too. The place is small, but they are so efficient that I was in and out with around 50lb of meat in just a few minutes! Oh and they are nice people too! read more

I have been going to Hobes for several years for special occasions. The deli is alway spot on. However, we pre-ordered a porcetta for Christmas dinner. We got there and they lost our order and made one on the spot. A nice gesture and we walked out happy. Unfortunately we got home today to season the roast the day before Xmas and it was not cut properly. When you spend a lot of money for a cut of meat and it doesn't come out right it is disappointing. read more

I am probably the only one to review Hobe without a Groupon in the last few weeks. I happened to stop by around 10:30 a.m. a few Saturday's ago when I was driving aimlessly through the area. I happened upon it when looking for a place to eat and I was HUNGRY! I saw a sidewalk billboard advertising a $5.00 grilled hamburger with fries and soda. I was sold. The hamburger was simply amazing. It was grilled to a medium level with a fresh bun and delicious thick fries. Definitely worth the $5.00! Probably the best burger I have had since I had lived in Phoenix (14+ years and counting). The other people around me were eating ribs and telling me that they are the best in town. Keep in mind that I am eating a hamburger outside with two other's eating ribs before 11:00 a.m. Within 30 minutes the place was packed and ran out of ribs. The store has plenty of fresh meats, seasoning and some exotic game in the front freezer. I did not buy any meats since I had a full day in front of me and nowhere to put it. Hobe has a few tables outside for eating. I have to say that I enjoyed both the atmosphere and my food. The people who get the lunch specials are repeat customers and love to brag about the ribs. Based on my personal experience and the recommendations of others, I will go with the five stars! read more

One of the last mom/pop butcher shops. The staff could not be more friendly. Every experience I have had here was amazing. Don't let the idea of the 'deli' fool you, amazing food is served from the deli. 5 stars would be the rating...the price of proteins is similar to that of an AJ's. While I know this is a small business, I think the price for steaks is a bit too high. Regardless, give them a try! read more

People are calling it "pricey", but compared to the same quality meat you would buy at a grocery store I've found Hobe is actually LESS expensive. Consider there are different scales of quality, Prime being the best. I don't even think you can get Prime cuts at Safeway and other markets. AJ's and other high-end markets sell Prime beef and is more expensive than Hobe. Next, get your THANKSGIVING TURKEY at Hobe! Best possible quality and not all turkey's are the same. You won't regret it. Lastly, I get my dogs their bones at Hobe. They cut them to best fit the size of your dog. I keep them in the freezer and give them to my dogs frozen. They work on those bones for weeks. Thanks Hobe! read more

Hobe employs excellent butchers. I have been buying my meat here for years and this shop keeps getting better. I often buy the packages because they have some really great deals. Some of my favorites are the Ribeye, Tri tip, Sirloin, Butterfly Porkchops, Chicken Breast, and of course the Applewood Smoked Thick Cut Bacon! They will give you cooking advise and recipe tips if you are in need. They don't just stop at meat though, you can get wonderful BBQ Sauce, pre-made Twice Baked Potatoes, Sweet Corn (in season) and all sorts of Marinades. They also carry raw pet food and great doggie bones. The Saturday special is not only a great deal, but some of the best BBQ in Phoenix. read more

All you singletons out there know how tired eating a full package of chicken breasts or pork chops can get! Hobe has reintroduced variety to my at-home menu! I've been here quite a few times thanks to Groupon and Living Social. I LOAD up with meat and have been consistently happy with my purchases. My go tos are: prime fillet, top sirloin steaks, ground sirloin, butterfly pork chops (boneless). They're always very friendly and I like that they can wrap each item separately. When I get home, whatever I'm not using immediately goes into the freezer and I can take out portions to thaw as needed. (1 if it's just me; 2 or more if I've got company!) read more

Maybe I wouldn't know about Hobe Meats (pronounced Hoe-bee Meets) if I didn't work nearby or enjoy the occasional Groupon, but I'm glad I know. Since last year, they've added a fresh coat of paint to the place, brightened it up and added a few more items to the freezer of exotic meats. The thing to buy here is beef. I'll gladly pay $120 for a 3 bone prime grade standing rib roast because when you taste the difference between this and what you get at your grocery store, you know where the extra money went. Same goes for the ribeyes. This is the only place in the whole damn state of Arizona that sells chopped cherry peppers for sammiches, too and I have missed those since I left home to move here almost two years ago. read more

My wife and I have grown tired of grocery meat that just has no flavor, and isn't exciting to eat. I've been looking for a good butcher shop, so when I heard about this from a friend at work I had to go try it out! I went on Friday afternoon 6/6/14 and spent 65$. 2x NewYork Strip (34$ for 2, no bone), 2x Petite Sirloins, 2x Pork Chops, 1lb Hamburger, and 2x Split Chicken Breasts. No coupons... I was expecting to see bright freshly cut meat through through the display case, but it didn't look so fresh. Maybe it was dim lighting or something, but I wasn't too impressed just off looks alone. Grilled the NewYorks that night. They were indeed kinda 'grey' when I took them out of the paper. They had a bit of smell to them, but nothing to warrant they were bad. Cooked them up and they tasted fantastic. They grilled up really nice and developed their own crust which was very nice. Wife said it was some of the best steak we have made at home. Saturday was the pork chops. Nothing special to write about here... Sunday was the Hamburger. Made patties and grilled it up. Pretty tasty. Wife really loved it, I was kinda on the fence, but it was good. Monday was the Chicken. Now this is where it gets weird... the chicken had a really strange smell to it, kinda vinegary.... I cleaned it up and then grilled it. No real special seasoning as we were looking to try it straight up. Now I don't know if I am pre-disposed to genetically modified Chicken or what, but this chicken tasted very strange. Almost to the point where my wife and I looked at each other and wondered if this was ok to eat after the first bite. It was thoroughly cooked, so we chowed it down. It had a very odd/strange taste. If someone told me it was chicken, I wouldn't have believed them. Would not get again. The petite sirloins went into the freezer, and they have been in there for about a week now. Will probably take them out this weekend to give it ago. Did not try the sausages. The freezer case had all kinds of interesting stuff in there including bison/buffalo, alligator, shark, and other exotics... Some of it looked a little freezer burned tho with ice crystals forming in the packaging which to me is passed the time they need to be in there, and tossed... Im not too sure about this place. I really wanted this place to work, because I really want a good butcher shop to visit on a regular basis. Not sure if they age their meat, which is why they don't look so vibrant, or what, but the Steaks is what to get. For now Ill continue to stick with Fresh and Easy with their meat until I find another place. If Im looking for something exotic, their freezer section may be the place to go check out! read more

Great sandwiches at their deli. Got a brisket sandwich for $9 which also includes a side and a drink. I couldn't finish the sandwich as there was a good pile of meat. Extra tasty! read more

Found this place from a Groupon and I think I've heard their name thrown around a few times. I had the challenge of making dinner for my dad's 78th bday. Instead of going out, I thought I would really up the ante and get some high end meat from a local butcher. The lady who helped me out was very informative, I believe her name was Beth, but she was great about answering all my grilling questions and made some great recommendations on what to purchase. I know the prices may be a bit shocking for those used to buying meats at Fry's or your local grocer (I know I try to say as close to $1/lb when possible) but this is also a steak that would normally cost $60-$80 at a restaurant so $25 for a cut of meat isn't bad. Final verdict: I was able to cook them nearly perfectly and they were a big hit! I know I won't go back for every fancy meal but I do anticipate making a trip to this awesome part of Phoenix a couple times a year now to get some super quality meat to cook at home. read more

Last night we grilled some burger from Hobe Meats on the grille. I was SO impressed! It tasted every bit as good as a Kobe burger from AJs which costs $7.99/lb. vs. Hobe price of $4.99 or cheaper if you have a coupon. I also had their bacon. It's thicker and doesn't shrink. The grocery store sells12 oz. packages instead of the usual 16 oz package for the same money. I am fortunate to live only 2 miles from this meat shop. Edited to add: last week I purchased two of their prime steaks. I had a filet and my husband had a boneless strip. It was among the best steaks I ever had at any restaurant. It was tender, it was juicy, it was delicious! read more

Oh my god is this the best meat you can buy or what?! Just had a ribeye off the grill that I picked up today. Holy sh....... Go here. Buy steak. Eat like a man. read more

Hobe Meats - Meat Shops Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

All praise the mighty Groupon for introducing me to Hobe meats! I'm not really into red meat, however, a recent Groupon for steaks piqued my interest. Having recently purchased a grill, the idea of having a cookout for family was very appealing. To the butcher shop I went. Hobe is a meat mecca, a ballet of beef. Their selection is great, ranging from any cut of meat imaginable to fresh sausages. Bacon flirts from the corner and there's even a nice selection of seafood! The butchers were incredibly friendly, and didn't bat an eye when presented with the Groupon. The gentleman selected the steaks, wrapped them accordingly and gave me some grilling tips. Excellent customer service was had. All in all, everything I could want from a butcher shop was had at Hobe Meats. The steaks came out great! (as a very important side-note: I've been looking for a place to buy duck breast for the last few months. Hobe has it! mmm, duck) read more

While I have heard about this place, and recommended it to various people throughout the years based on friends' review, I just entered the business for the first time the other day. We bought a Groupon and since I was in the hood, decided to stop. The selection was great (sausages, pork, steak, prime, choice, exotic meats and more), the service was great and the information they provided me was great. We eat out A LOT so I'm not an expert at cooking steak or preparing it. The gentleman was nice enough to answer all of my stupid questions. We tried the NY Steak (prime) last night and it was so tender. If you want a mid-west fed, tender, juicy steak then this is the place. Plus, whatever they don't have for you they will get it for you. read more

Pricey, but worth it for a special occasion. We have purchased multiple Groupons and never been disappointed with Hobe. Great service, and awesome product. The steak tastes like what you would get at a top of the line steakhouse, only you don't have to tip. We've gone for the $5 lunches and those are awesome too. read more

Okay, I was excited about seeing the reviews of this butcher that was very near my house, so I had pretty high expectations. When I walked in, I asked if they had any bundled type packages of different cuts of meat, and their reply was, "We care about our customers so we don't do that." Then the cashier pointed me to their "Bargain" meat selection. I understand the caring about the customers part because the other place was probably selling old meat, but it was humorous that he pointed me to their version of the bundled meats right afterward! LOL They do have a great selection of meat, I thought Prime Top Sirloin for 12.99/Lb was pretty good. I ended up getting 2.5 Lbs of ribs and 2 twice baked potatoes. I must say I was in a hurry and that is why I got the ready made beef back ribs and baked potatoes. But once I got home and heated them up, needless to say, I was disappointed with the ribs immensely and the baked potatoes were really good, but the potatoes I made for the first time trying twice baked potatoes were better. I will not ever get the beef back ribs again, but as for the selection of meats, it was great. I am rating Hobe Meats as 3-stars since I can't say that all their meat is bad, just the beef back ribs. Oh, and customer service was pretty good as well. Until next time.... read more

Great Saturday BBQ deal! ~~ That was my tip. Now for a review. Hobe Meats is a butcher shop. They know what they sell,have tips on how to cook it and care about what they sell. No slacker customer service here. You need a butcher shop you can rely on, one that sells quality meat, that cares about what they do. This is it. Back to the Saturday BBQ deal (which they mention on their website). There may be some choices that would normally pop out at you for your preference, but try the pork chop. Just outstanding. Here's another hint: The food comes with a side in a styrofoam container. If you get the french fries and take it home (otherwise they have two wood picnic tables in front of the store), put the french fries in a toaster oven for a few minutes when you get home to draw out the moisture they''ll take in from the moist pork chop. Here's a great illustration of the service: My mother-in-law has to watch her sodium intake closely. When I asked Lindsay if they could leave the seasoning off of the pork chop (Saturday BBQ special), not only did she say, "Sure", she asked if we wanted her side of french fries salt free! ~ That was one happy mother-in-law, which meant everyone else was happy. Ok, now that I've written this, I'm motivated to go get something and grill it! read more

Absolutely love this place and their selection of meats/cuts. I purchased a groupon and went in yesterday to cash it in. The gentlemen behind the counter was very helpful and had a wonderful personality to boot. I will definitely be back to try more products. I have gotten the pre packaged frozen burgers in the past and they are among the best I've ever had period, never mind being frozen. You wouldn't even know. They don't shrink and stay nice and juicy. Looking forward to trying the steaks I purchased yesterday. It's a little on the pricier side but for high quality beef I don't mind paying the extra. I used to frequent Von Hansons when I lived in the East Valley and I'm glad I've found Hobe in CenPho to fill that void. read more

Wow, my childhood beckons... It's been a long time since I've been to a genuine meat market, and I'm so glad I made the visit to Hobe Meats. I purchased a living social deal for Hobe, and bought just shy of $98 worth of prime beef for $47, plus my certificate. We froze some of it, and ate some last night...delish! Let me tell you, Folks, it's a treat that is worth the price for prime beef! The cost of the filets (don't forget, this is Prime grade, not choice) was less than what is charged at AJ's, and the flavor is unbelievable! The gentleman that helped us was totally knowledgeable about meat, and the meat business, as well. In addition to the Prime Beef selection, this meat market has lamb, pork and fish. They have a large selection of Choice beef, too! read more

After purchasing half off Groupon for Hobe, we purchased an aged Porterhouse & aged Tbone, 1 steak each, totalling $52. We love our beef in this house. Both my husband & I thought it was chewier than we expected & lacked the flavor we expected from aged prime beef I have been to every major supermarket in AZ & have found AJs has best aged & non aged prime beef & always stock up when its on sale. Bashas so has good butcher shop & the steaks have good flavor. Frys, Safeway, Albertsons sell beef of course, but it is rather flavorless. I would have loved to find another great place to purchase good beef, but not sure Id travel to Hobe again read more