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.

Just a heads up if you're using Waze, double check the address as I believe it took us to the…read moreactual butcher location rather than the shop. Otherwise, it's such an awesome spot! They have fresh meats including some frozen options for those not necessarily purchasing for the day of. We opted for the Italian sub and the hot roast beef and we did plan to eat this later but for the best chance tried it when we got it and both were delicious!! We also purchased some frozen options of various sausages and fresh sausages. I also highly recommend their crisp Apple ice tea! They do also offer some tables so if you choose to eat there you can! The staff were also super friendly! Would visit again!

Well organized and wide selection…read more And a great source for a Thanksgiving smoked turkey (order in advance). The scrapple and smoked Ham hocks are also very good. The staff is helpful.

It's already April and my wife and I's little getaway to Pennsylvania back in February continues to…read morepop into my head. Mostly it's where we stayed (shoutout to Airbnb), but also it was the fun and different experiences/places we visited around the Intercourse/Lancaster area like Stoltzfus Meats. This store doubles as a place to eat at as well as a spot to get plenty of (I bet you can guess) meats to cook up in the privacy of your own home. Normally, a place like Stoltzfus might have been somewhere we may not have even ventured into, but wanting to spend as much time in that aforementioned Airbnb, we saw the great Yelp score of this spot and what it offered in the way of food to cook, and so Stoltzfus was visited with a meaty mission in hand. What does Stoltzfus offer (beyond just saying meat)? Well they really do have a massive selection of different types of steak, pork, chicken, and even some non-meat meals (pizzas, mac and cheese, etc.). Some items come frozen which would have worked well for us had we been staying longer than a couple of days, but we decided to hit up the counter and get some fresh uncooked items that we could make for dinner (and breakfast). Once being helped (which was quick as there were many people working) the staff member was friendly (albeit we had a little confusion about the amount of sausage types we could buy) and we were able to purchase a few different flavored-sausages, some macaroni salad, and some breakfast sausages to make the next morning. After grabbing these we looked at some of the prepackaged meats and found some marinated chicken strips to get as well. Once back at the Airbnb, we cooked everything up and the meats definitely were tender and flavorful. The macaroni salad was also pretty solid. Though nothing blew me away, the meal we made was great for the price we spent. Best item was probably the breakfast sausages we had the next morning. They were a maple apple flavor and dang were they delicious. Overall, Stoltzfus Meats did the trick for our little Airbnb getaway. Perhaps not a place we would have ventured to if not staying in a location that warranted some potential cooking, I am still glad we got to experience Stoltzfus and would definitely return if we did end up back in that part of the Pennsylvania state with the need to make a meal. Even if I physically don't come back, I know my mind will at least continue to return here!

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.

All the meat is fresh processed... no preservatives are added to their grind products so unless you…read moreare there when they grind it, it will be frozen... Sausage has an unbelievable fresh taste, perfect seasoning. If you are looking for quality of meats this is the local place to go.

Didn't have my order ready 8 days after placing it. Relieved a frozen turkey m, which wasn't able…read moreto be used for my holiday meal. Didn't return my deposit for remaining items that weren't available on time. I'll try other butchers in the area before returning.

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

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

Great service, so far I have always found what I needed as well as new things to try. They are…read morehappy to grind pork if there's none available frozen They have a great variety of meats although many are frozen. Very friendly atmosphere!

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.

I'm quite lucky in the fact that I have many butchers surrounding me, including farms where they…read morespecialize in either pork, beef or poultry, but what I really love is having a butcher that has it all and has no preservatives in the meat. M & J's is one of those butchers that cuts their own meat right on the premises, makes their own sausages by hand, in house and are more than happy to fulfill special orders and to answer any questions you may have on preparation. Plus discount coupons, on line, are often offered for a select item or two. You've never seen such large, thick slices of Canadian bacon, their smoked kielbasi is some of the best and they must have two dozen varieties of loose or packed sausages, which is insanely lean compared to what I used to find in the grocery stores. The Amish have even gotten with the times and make mild to hot grillers stuffed with various things, like bell peppers, onions, garlic, jalapenos and cheese. I love their loose sage sausage for use during the holidays. They have quite a few different breakfast links, including maple, but the cinnamon apple ones are a real treat! Plenty of fresh lamb is available in the Spring, coming straight from farms in Lancaster and nothing is ever frozen here, from mid March to the Easter holiday you can have as much lamb as you can fill your fridge and freezer with, until they run out. Hubby loves leg of lamb, while I am a rib gal, but I have had them de-bone a leg of lamb which I stuffed and it was so tender and delicious. They have every cut of beef or pork that you can imagine, the steaks are thick and lean, the smoked pork chops are some of hubby's favorites and I love their stuffed pork chops which makes for a quick meal. The hams are something to remember, some of the best and their slab bacon is thick and meaty. This is one of my favorite places to buy a standing rib roast to go along with my Yorkshire pudding, French onion soup, brussels sprouts and creme brulee for our Christmas dinner. Why do we do that, why are some of our favorite meals saved for certain times of the year? Maybe it's just me, but man I need to rethink this one, cause I'm so craving that dinner now! Oh yeah, into homemade scrapple ( yuck ) they have plenty of it!

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