Best turkey sub sandwich in the world??? Hear me out (and stop off if you road trip up/down i-95…read morelike I do). We all know the typical deli meat- those round blobs of crap shrink wrapped in plastic sitting under the display case. It's turkey. Right? Is it??? It's smooth and round and textureless... But we buy the stuff anyway. Mostly tastes the part I guess. THIS AINT THAT MY FRIEND! Me and my sister ordered a classic turkey (w everything) and a Bobbie (w cranberry and stuffing) for a little kayak trip out on the Susque. When we unwrapped our subs for lunch... WOAH WTF is in here?? REAL TURKEY MY FRIEND! Chopped and shredded pieces of actual factual turkey meat. Not that squishy bullshxt from the supermarket deli counter. CANNOT BEAT a sandwich like that. Or a hoagie or whatever ya call em up in Havre de Grace. Next time I am bringing home a flank steak too because this is really a butcher shop doing god's work on the hoagie front.

TLDR: Galvinell Meat in Havre de Grace lives up to the hype. Massive, beautifully built hoagies,…read morefriendly staff, and a butcher counter full of unique house made offerings. Easily in the conversation for best hoagies in Maryland. This butcher has been on my short list for a while thanks to its recent fame in the Hoagie Gurus Facebook group, where their Old World Italian has become something of a legend. After finally making the trip, I can confidently say it deserves every bit of that buzz. We stopped in on a Saturday around lunchtime and the place had a steady flow of customers. My wife and I ordered the Old World Italian hoagie along with a hot roast beef and gravy grinder that was running as a special. While we waited, the staff was incredibly nice and helpful, and we took some time to browse their butcher case. Everything looked fantastic, and we ended up leaving with several packs of house made sausages that were too interesting to pass up, including a chicken crab cake sausage and a brisket cheddar. After a short wait, our subs were ready and they were both absolute units. Since they have a few two tops for the lunch crowd, we did not even make it to the car before digging in. The Old World Italian was exactly what I hoped for. Piled high with Italian meats and cheeses, sharp provolone, roasted red peppers, and prosciutto, all served on a sturdy yet soft seeded roll. The meats were perfectly layered so every bite was balanced and flavorful. No dead spots, no overwhelming salt bombs, just a beautifully constructed hoagie. The hot roast beef grinder was equally impressive. Freshly shaved beef, rich gravy, and melted provolone came together in a way that felt indulgent without being heavy. Comfort food done right. Between the quality of the sandwiches, the welcoming staff, and the incredible butcher offerings, Galvinell Meat is a destination. It is absolutely worth the drive and firmly belongs in any serious Maryland hoagie conversation.

We stopped by for a breakfast before leaving town. We had 1/2 order of sausage gravy and a veggie…read moreomelet and biscuit and we tried scrapple for the first time. The sausage gravy was delicious and full of sausage. The omelet was also very good with a grilled biscuit. The scrapple was good and people around us said to try with syrup or ketchup but we had plain. It was a bit greasy but had a sausage flavor. There's plenty of seating and they bring the food to your table after you order at the counter. We shopped in the market after breakfast for some Lebanon bologna, sourdough bread, fudge and pumpkin whoopie pies to take to family. We would definitely return when in the area again.

This review is based off the pre-prepared/grocery side of the store (although we will CERTAINLY be…read moreback for the restaurant side.) While in town, we wandered in wishing we had already grabbed some baked goods earlier in the day. And with a mission to acquire some meat for the grill later in the day. Immediately we were met with a variety of whoopie pies (we got a traditional one and cookie one, both delicious), and most of all the BEST cinnamon roll we have ever feasted on. Not only was it tremendous but it was perfectly gooey, and the buttercream (or at least that's how it tasted) frosting in lieu of traditional icing blew it out of the water. We also grabbed some chicken bacon burgers which we grilled up and really enjoyed. Just wished the patties were initially bigger. We ended up putting 2 and 2 (out of the 4) together to make burgers which would actually survive the grill. In general the selection is everything you'd imagine in Amish country combined into one little place. Prices were excellent, quality was great. Definitely stop in!

I moved away from Newark Delaware six years ago and just don't back to New Castle County very often…read morebut today I went to Herman's and bought some strip steaks. I think it was the best steak I have ever had. Thank you Herman's for a great steak Max M

Came in and bought an assortment of meat. From seafood to beef, they have anything you want…read more Everything I bought was frozen which for me means better quality and less/no preservatives. I asked the owner and they put no hormones, antibiotics, etc. in their animals. They also have an assortment of ready meals and take home to cook/bake meals. For example; I got a meatloaf that I have to bake and it also has instructions which is extra cool to have. The owner, Christine I believe, walked with me to help me pick everything based on what I wanted and even helped me get exactly what I needed for a beef stew. From the veggies, meat, and base. Everyone in there was welcoming and polite. Her "mom" vibes is exactly what you need while finding what you need to prepare a home-cooked meal The meat was fair priced but you are paying for higher quality meat that has been raised right so it's worth it to me.

These are by far the best steaks you can purchase within at least 50 miles. Prove me wrong and I'll…read moretry your recommendation. When you go to a "fancy"steakhouse, and drop $100+ on steak, Bowmans is the level of quality they use, so grill it yourself and save $60-70 and buy a nice bottle of bourbon or wine to go with it. The cuts are thicker, 1 1/2 - 2inches so be mindful if you're grilling them for the first time, they may end up being rarer then your usual. Other things to check out: they carry local eggs, exotic meats (alligator, elk, etc), and they have their own beer/venison seasoning thats actually pretty good. Better than Montreal. Other notes: They have amazing service here, they'll let you look at the cuts and bring you other ones from the back room if you don't like what they have on display. Not a fan on their sausages, the texture is good but the taste is a bit bland. I'm open to suggestions on how to improve cooking them. Some people think it smells weird in here. Welcome to a butchershop kiddos!

I went into the shop because I had won baby back ribs on a Facebook post. The shop is located down…read morea gravel/dirt road and I believe they process meat products on site. The processing area is open to the shop, so be prepared for a strong smell when you arrive or go inside. Inside the store they have a lot of meat products already wrapped ready to go, and a case where you can pick what you want. There are other local products like meat sticks to purchase. It can be pricy but I think it's healthier than what is sold in stores. Staff were nice and knowledgeable. They offer meat packages and said they would be willing to trade out products (like pork) for a similar product they sell.

We are lucky to have Sprechers nearby. Always friendly helpful people there who are happy to…read moreassist. Their meats are always fresh and their dog treats in particular the turkey are always in demand at our home. They also did a great job butchering this years deer harvest. Greg Evans

Love, love, love Sprecher's! Am so happy we found this place. The meat is incredibly fresh and…read moredelicious, the place is clean, and the staff and the service they provide is incredible! I come here every couple months to get a big order to pack our freezer and they always go above and beyond, and even help me load it in my car! They also sell raw food for animals, Reading Draft soda (my favorite), and stuff you can't find at the grocery store (bones, good beef jerky, etc.). Awesome local business - would give 10 stars if I could!

Great service, best prices and top quality. Always been satisfied…read more The outdoor BBQ has some authentic dishes.

Wonderful meats and can grab other things while you are there. They seasoned my prime rib…read moreperfectly. Thanks to all the people that work there, so helpful and nice!!

If you haven't been to Thompson's meat market GO! Ran down this afternoon to grab some steaks for…read moredinner and just had to cook up a bit for a late lunch. The ribeye is phenomenal! (Dry aged and melt in your mouth). They have limited hours, so call before heading over- I meant to snap a pic of their hours outside the shop but forgot. (Yelp/online does not appear to be accurate). Owner was super helpful and was great chatting with him- he's fantastic! I'll def be back!

this is horrendous i picked up food from here the other day. I picked up my food and got terrible…read moreservice, and after all that I cut up my sausages and a huge spider came out very disappointed in this place never come back

I went to Doc's Market in Hockessin today after a recommendation from a friend. I was looking for…read morea particularly curious cut of pork and after a call Mikey told me to stop in and he would try to see what he could do. While there, Mikey and several of the other staff members there were very helpful. They took the time to help me better understand the different cuts for pork for clarification. They have a great assortment of fresh cuts of meat as well as frozen and lots of prepared meals and side dishes as well. I was very impressed with their desire to help...great customer service. If you like to cook and you want quality food to work with, you should consider Doc's. I know I will be back.

Great meat market with quality meals and fantastic staff! Always willing to get you what you want.read more

All their products are fresh. You may pay a little more but the quality and taste are well worth…read moreit. Visit once a week for the week's meal plans.

Another shop within the Bristol Amish Market in Bristol, PA…read more The staff is authentic Amish/Mennonite, in frocks, bonnets , or beards and overalls. The meat looks fresh and thick cuts predominate. Focus is in pork, beef and a good variety of sausage ready for the hot skillet. We picked up some beautiful chops for dinner eating later this week, and some breakfast sausage which was too pretty to pass up. Prices still had the post Covid inflationary bump, but we are getting used to that. If as scrumptious as anticipated, the small increase in coin will be quickly forgotten. Besides, the road-trip out to Lancaster would cost us a lot more than the drive to the outskirts of historic river town Bristol, only 25 minutes from home.

Best Garlic Ever! A beautiful business ran by an awesome family. Great prices and great quality!read more

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