I am the type to update reviews by taking what I had previously and adding my edits. You'll notice…read morethis has gone from 4 stars to 5 stars. What changed? * As noted last time, this is definitely Northern style barbecue here. I had said before it's not very BBQ inside, but I'll reframe that. You still absolutely get friendly service and not a very long wait. * I said before the meats are clearly prepared previously and just warmed to the order. I don't think I'll say that again. The meats were perfectly done, moist throughout, perfectly seasoned and smoky on the outside. * When I had gotten the two-meat plate, the brisket fell apart on my fork. The pulled pork was the opposite of what I expected - in fact, I'm wondering if they gave me pork or chicken now that I think about it... but it was good. Didn't occur to me at the time, but that might explain some of the taste and appearance. * This time, I got the ribs. A half rack of ribs filled me up, and YUM. Some ribs fell off the bone a little more than others, but oh boy was that perfectly good. My parents loved their chicken and brisket. * I think they read my review about how much meat you get for what you pay. It's not cheap here, but we all felt that we got a good amount of meat, mac 'n' cheese, or whatever else we ordered. It's great when a place listens! * Last time they upcharged me a dollar to swap cole slaw for cornbread. This time they gave me chipotle BBQ instead of regular BBQ without any charge at all. So again, maybe they read and responded! Still loving the flavors, textures, sauces, cornbread, and mac. This is a winner and earned the fifth star - we're all coming back!

We were excited to try this spot, as we had heard good things from a friend, but ultimately left…read morepretty disappointed. The food itself was slightly above average barbecue. With the food standing on its own, maybe between 3 and 4 stars. From what we tried, would rank the pulled pork first, then the burnt ends, and then the brisket. The pulled pork was smoky and had great flavor and not many fatty pieces. The burnt ends had a lot of flavor (maybe a little too slathered in sauce), but too much fat in the pieces we were given. The brisket too dried out for my taste - have had much better and would definitely not order it again. The restaurant looks great inside - great paintings on the walls, signage, etc. Puts you in a BBQ mindset! My biggest issue was that the staff made us feel a bit uncomfortable there. It's weird, because they were SO friendly to their regulars. But so friendly to the point that when they were so emotionless and dismissive to us, that we felt like we did something wrong and weren't welcome there. Unfortunately with the first experience we had, hard to become a regular to get the better treatment!

Just give this place a try. You will 100% not be disappointed in any way shape or form…read more I am a regular here for a few simple reasons: incredible quality meat, wonderful customer service, a welcoming experience every time, and excellent prepared foods. BBQ is equivalent to a religion in my household, so high quality meat is a must. Everything from Pete's has been wonderful. Brisket, Saint Louis ribs, burger patties, pork shoulder, bacon, etc. are all incredible. Try the Saint Louis Ribs! Incredible seasoning! Staff are incredibly kind and helpful. Shop is spotlessly clean. Prices are fair given the caliber of the meat. Give it a try. You'll be happy you did.

This guy Pete really knows what the f he's doing! Best pastrami and beef jerky I have ever had…read morehands down!!!!!!

Not only is the food excellent but the staff and owner are warm, inviting and extremely helpful…read more All of their products are fresh- most items are homemade and others are locally sourced. I was surprised to see how much produce and dairy items they have, too! Perfect spot for a quick run if you just need one or two things. Highly recommend!!

It is a sad day to find out that they have decided to sell and close their doors. as I have loved…read moretheir chicken cutlets for more than 12 years and last time I was there everything was different. I said what happened where are the owners and the man said they sold. well I ordered a roast for Thanksgiving, it was quite disappointing and then I decided to pick up some chicken cutlets, when I made them they were no longer paper thin like they have always been, they weren't perfectly clean like they use to be. he had mentioned the owner was still working part time well if he is he best teach those guys how to make Frank Sinatra style chicken cutlets, because the new owners don't have a clue and they are now $8.99 a lb. sad just sad

I feel lucky to have a real butcher within close proximity! Kenny and his crew are top notch, the…read morequality of meat is fantastic and you can get anything with enough notice. They offer catering and daily lunch specials. You can even place your order online now, so that saves a ton of time and helps you plan and budget your week more effectively! The marinaded london Broils are delicious!

Food looks very Good the service is great and very helpful…read moreto Your needs the ambiance is very clean n tidy the store has fresh ground beef steaks are very nice looking fast checkout times which was happy to Have

You know how there are certain foods and smells that just make you start salivating immediately?…read more Well, the thought of the sandwiches at Meat House do that to me. The first time I went, I had their Supreme BLT. The name sounds a bit lofty and is perhaps a bit pedestrian to some, but I have to say, it's far and above the best version I've ever had. Thick warm bacon, cool lettuce and tomatoes, avocado, and a delicious garlicky aioli. I ate it in my car and must have been a real sight to see, because I practically made love to that thing. It was that good. The second time I went, I opted for their Cuban. Again, the best version of that sandwich I've ever had. This thing was like an orgasm on bread. I don't even know where to start, but suffice it to say that all the ingredients were exploding like a symphony of savory wonder. Thank goodness no one filmed me eating it, that would definitely have been embarrassing. On top of the incredible sandwich menu at Meat House, they also offer a pretty impressive assortment of groceries, a custom salad bar, fantastic butcher counter with steaks and chops galore, beer and wine, etc. Sort of feels like a specialty market on steroids. I highly recommend a visit, particularly for one of their epic sandwiches!

Stop me if you've heard this, a vegetarian walks into a meat shop-- My SO and I decided to pop into…read moreThe Meat House so he could check out some specific items he likes to shop for at the butcher's. This is a nice one-stop shop filled with a huge variety of items. We were able to score alcoholic ciders, seasonings for unreasonably cheap prices, and more. There's everything from pasta and sauce to countless snacks. We left with armfuls of items because we couldn't resist. At incredible prices, this shop is certainly one to visit for pantry staples alone.

My husband and I love a good butcher but are new to Essex county. We found this place online and…read moredecided to check it out. This was the worst experience I've had in years. The guy at the counter refused to look at us or answer any questions. ( we were the only one in the shop) I asked him a question and he said with a nasty attitude that it wasn't for us. He was rude and disrespectful and showed his contempt for us for just being in the store. The meat selection wasn't great. I don't know if it was because we are a black couple . ( this is an Asian place) I felt that I was in the Jim Crow south. Do not give them your money!!!!

I've been picking up food here for over 25 years. I've never had anything bad. All the meat is…read morefresh and we like picking up package entrées for dinner or to put in the freezer. This time, I had the beef, lamb, and chicken kebabs. I love lamb and these were excellent. My only issue is that I never get an itemized receipt so when someone asks me what I paid for a specific item, I don't always know. I picked up a container of the red potato salad for the first time after a friend raved about it. Good choice Jeff!

I just went to Perrotti Meats for the first time yesterday! I've had their chicken salad before…read morewhen a coworker brought it to work, and it was so good that I made the 45-minute trip just to get more.... and it was so worth it! Hands down the best chicken salad I've ever had!!! The staff was incredibly welcoming and kind, and even the customers were so friendly. You can really tell this place is all about quality and community. I'll definitely be making more trips to Cranford, Perrotti's is truly one of a kind!

I make a weekly food run on Saturdays that starts at the top of NJ and works down to the Paterson…read morearea. This past week, I wanted meat from a top notch butcher and found Wyckoff Prime Meats. Solid amount of parking available of this very cool, "old school" butcher shop. In this instance, "old school" means an absolute full service butcher shop, where they treat the customers well! It felt like a family affair, the nice young man that took my order gave helpful advice. They cut "country pork chops" to order, they cooked very nicely in a sauce. I also picked up their sweet pork sausage, also great in the sauce. Perhaps the highlight for me were a couple of super tender and beefy NY strips! Had a great experience at Wyckoff Prime Meats and I'll be back!

the best meat you will ever eat. our financial advisor sends a box every christmas. best meat everread more

So lucky to have found Montclair meats…read more From the moment you step inside, the cleanliness of the floors and countertops are noticeable. Steve and his entire team are committed in providing excellent customer satisfaction and can customize orders or request. So if you have a particular cut in mind or a specific requirement not immediately seen, don't hesitate to ask - they genuinely go out of their way to ensure your needs are met.

Steve Kim and his team are great. The quality of everything I have tried has been excellent. It is…read moregreat to have a real whole animal butcher in town that works with small farms and the products are natural and grass fed!! And they will do special orders/cuts on request.

Food is fantastic. Service was crazy good prices are reasonable. When I walked in the staff at…read morethe deli immediately asked me what I wanted. Super fast. Overall 10+

lot of attitude in this place. i actually only have been here after placing online orders, just to…read morepick it up. I would be spending about 100 each order. i'm not gonna spend more time telling you. go there and find out yourself. be as polite as you can, it won't matter.