I've been smoking beef ribs for years and my first time buying meat from this butcher shop, I got a beef rib that has lots of meat glue inside it making it weight more. For those of you who don't know what meat glue is, meat glue what manufacturers use to rip you off by adding an artificial paste to glue the meat together which looks but fat but is not and it also makes it weight more. I will definitely not go back to this place after knowing this place is a rip off. read more

Robert's Butcher Shop - Beef ribs with lots of meat glue inside - Butcher Near Me - Bayside, New York

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Old school butcher shop with the best meats and very tasty cooked foods. You feel like family in this store, super friendly, many customers have come here for over 25 years. I shop frequently at Robert's, and it's always spotless. If you are looking for a special cut of meat Robert's will make it happen. So much better than meat and chicken from a supermarket. read more

Another thanksgiving where everyone praised the turkey and the short rib risotto balls. So glad for this family business with pride!

Checked out Robert's for the 1st time a couple of weeks ago. We came looking for quality T-bones and ribeyes and that's exactly what we got. Prices are a little higher than you would find at a run-of-the-mill grocery store, but the meat is far superior here and you get it cut up just how you like it. We told our butcher what our goals were and how people liked their meat and he cut off exactly what suited our purposes. He also took the time to carefully prep and package our meats. We left with 3 slightly thinner T-bones for the kids & wife and 2 large ribeyes for my buddy & me. Everyone devoured them and gave buddy & me the thumbs up. The meats don't need a lot of fancy stuff rubbed on or marinated to death. We simply hit them with olive oil, kosher salt, & fresh ground black pepper, brought them to room temps about 1/2 an hour before grilling, and threw them on. They came out juicy and were full of natural meaty flavor. No sauces used or needed! When we took off the ribeyes, we just placed a pat of garlic & rosemary butter I blended up and let the rest for 5 minutes before we dove in...and voilà! They also threw in a couple of risotto & short rib balls to try and they were delicious! Looking forward to coming back and trying out their other cuts & meats as well as prepared foods. I think Robert's just became my go-to place for meats when we want to cook out and eat well. read more

Robert's Butcher Shop - a display of meat - Butcher Near Me - Bayside, New York

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The chicken empanadas are OFF THE CHARTS!! The butchers there are friendly and helpful. read more

Old school, old school, old school! There might be a line when you walk in but when served so worth it. The staff is awesome and will greet you like family always and of course the food is great. I've gotten so much stuff for holiday bbqs as well as catering, really can't go wrong. Price point is on the higher end but hey, you pay for quality. Give them a shot, you won't be disappointed! read more

Robert's Butcher shop, oh how I've missed you. I hate to admit, I just don't get to frequent this store as much as I should. The main reason being, I'm the part time weekend cook. Or maybe I should say, I'm the seasonal holiday chef. Ha ha (I Yelp way more than I cook). The cuts of meat here are always fresh. while it is pricier than the large chain supermarkets, I am willing to pay for quality. They sell meats that are pre-marinated too if you're short on time. Better still, they sell cooked food that you just have to re-heat. So just fib and tell everyone you slaved over the oven for hours to cook the fall off the bone ribs. My best purchase, their pre-marinated veal chops...large and thick cut but cooks easy and nothing to do. Just stick it in the oven at the suggested cook times and you're set. BTW, they do give advice on the cooking times, recipes, or short cuts ... so don't be afraid to ask. I have not been steered wrong once. My second best purchase were the slabs of ribs. I bought two racks to feed 6 - 7 people...we had a few ribs leftover but that was only because I served too many sides and appetizers prior. They were too full to scarf the rest down. Their suggested cooking time was right on the money. Besides the freezer section, they have an ample hot food and deli/prepared food section. I noted some reputable brand cured meats and frozen pasta. Good inventory of dry/canned goods on the shelf as well. Check in with them - as they have special pricing on certain cuts of meat. Totally a good value if you're willing to just stock up the freezer for a rainy day. Otherwise, buy it and cook it within the next day or so. Quality counts here. read more

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So a friend I work with used to live near me. He recommended this spot. His favorite sandwich was their chicken club. Said, I had to try it. So I did..2x. The 1st time I think the person who made it was new to the shop. She kept going back and forth looking at the menu as to what goes into it lol.. I told my buddy the sandwich was OK but I've had better. It wasn't something I'd get again. He was shocked.. lol So sure after a week or 2 I went back and decided to order it again. Perhaps the person who made it just didn't know what they were doing. This time I also picked up some of the BBQ Wings. They looked real good while I was waiting lol... Anyway, this time the sandwich tasted much better than the 1st. Still, I've had better. At least its something I would consider ordering again in the future. The wings though... The BBQ sauce they have on that was yummy. I'd definitely get that again. The place is pretty nice, They seem to have a good variety of items to choose from. read more

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Horrible people running this store. Outright Nasty.!! Yes,they have good meat, but no customer deserves to be treated rudely. Especially, when you are a repeat customer and is spending a lot of money. Today Robert loss a good customer. I thought last time I was there he was just having a bad day but no he is outright disrespectful.. I would Not recommend this place. Other great butchers around!! read more

I happened to stop by out of curiosity. The food looked enticing. Since I had not eaten I saw what looked like a nice salad. I then asked the contents and I received the answer that it is something they are known for. I assumed and that's on me. the person took my card and afterwards I saw the bill of $25!!!! I told him I do not want it if it cost that much and he argued with me . I did not want to cause a scene so 15 minutes later I came back and got someone else who argued that I should take it up with the government. I told him and he could see that it was still in the bag and the time bought was 25 min ago. $25!!!! I could have had a nice entree in a nice restaurant!!!! I can understand if it was opened but I just bought it!!! Besides as a person that entertains a lot I may have considered using them. Buyer beware ask first read more

Sometimes the cuts are great sometimes not. It's also too expensive considering inconsistent quality and lack of service. This place needs competition. read more

Ridiculously overpriced. Sandwiches are highly mediocre and the owner is extremely rude. I used to go out of convenience but will never be back. read more

Great italian market. Food is always fresh. Staff is always professional and friendly. It's a small family run store with a strong community feel. Food is so tasty and sandwiches are even better. Parking can be tough in that area but worth the search. read more

Today I visited the shop to buy Raw chicken cutlets. The counter person cut the chicken without gloves and prepared it he didn't wash his hands after and he continue to touch everything else behind the counter. That is unacceptable I will never visit again. read more

Robert's Butcher Shop never fails! The team is always welcoming and the food is incredible. Don't forget to try the avocado salad when your here. They have two locations but this one is my favorite. John goes above and beyond and always recommends great food. He always sends us home with samples and extra goodies (: best of the best! Nobody beats Robert's Butcher Shop! read more

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I phoned to ask if they had Prime Rib in stock on 12/23. Typical request and the shop is not close so better to confirm stock as the place I phoned before him was out of stock. His exact words to me on the phone were "wuddya think guy this is a butcher shop, of course we do!" immediately followed by the click of him hanging up on me. I had follow up questions and was looking to purchase other items as well, easily a $400 purchase. I phoned back without getting angry and explained to him that he lost a potential new customer and wished him a merry Xmas. Just close the shop if you don't want customers, what's the point? Absolutely miserable attitude and completely disrespectful. Avoid. read more

I have been here a few times and always enjoy coming back. Their sandwiches are amazing first of all. Their meat is always fresh and is boars head. They have different types of homemade noodles and raviolis which are amazing. They have already made food that is super good such as salads and lasagna. Their tortellini salad is so good! They have empanadas as well which is a plus! They have isles of packaged food as well. They have already made sauces. Also fruits and vegetables. This place is the full package. There is not much parking and also it is a little pricy. Check it out and enjoy. Best place to come for food for the beach or lunch. read more

Robert's Butcher Shop - Tortellini salad - Butcher Near Me - Bayside, New York

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Great shop for the cook and they sell all's the sides or premade dishes to go with anything you cook. Be prepared to spend money but think of how it's cheaper than eating out at a fancy restaurant. read more

If you are in bayside make sure to check them out. 2 locations, one on Francis Lewis Blvd and one right off the clearview expwy on 35th Ave and 205st. Absolutely fresh and Super friendly staff. Whatever you need or want, they got it. Everything is delicious but I'm in love with their empanadas!!!!!! Pork, chicken, beef and spinach, all are to die for. My fav, the pork. Nice amount of meat in each empanada. Chicken is 4 for $10. Seems pricey but trust me they are huge. Oh and ask for some sauce. Delicious!!!! read more

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Once again disappointed! 3rd time is a charm, 3 strikes you're OUT! Never again will I go back it was disgusting and very overpriced. Bought rice balls took them home as soon as I unwrapped it the horrific stench of expired food I was just sold was the reason why I & most of my neighbors totally bypassed Robert's "Butcher" Shop and traveled to Whitestone & even to Brooklyn for a Pork Store. I felt very unwelcomed as if I was a one time customer meanwhile I am a Bayside Native just always bypassed Robert's & went to other Italian Shops. If they do not know you personally expect bottom shelf service!!!!!!!!! read more

Came here to get 2 lbs lean cuts to make beef jerky and 8 lbs of corned beef to make a pastrami. The old guy behind the counter, probably the owner, was needlessly rude. "I just got finished telling you, blah blah" That's not how you talk to customers, old guy. I walked out and went to Roberts Prime Meats, which is not affiliated with this store. Different Roberts. Thankfully, the other place was only a few blocks away, and *much* better in every respect. The other place, Robert's Prime Meats, includes gourmet groceries, better prepared foods, cheaper prices and treats customers better. Can't go wrong. I'm never coming back here. read more

I have been buying my meat and prepared food from Robert's for the past three years. The reason I return again and again is because of the top notch quality food, friendly service and wide variety of choices. Tonight I didn't feel like cooking so I bought the prepared ribs, stuffed artichoke and the macaroni and cheese with pulled pork and jalapeño. All amazing. I had a home-cooked meal without having to cook. read more

Robert's Butcher Shop - Barbecue ribs. Delicious. - Butcher Near Me - Bayside, New York

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I got the pulled pork on a hero. The hero was good, but could have used some extra spices to push it beyond just good. I would not order the same thing again, not because I didn't like it, but because there is so much variety of good food to choose from. The prices are a bit high for the area, but you can still find sandwiches for under $10. This is a family owned business and they made me feel very welcomed. They are friendly and I look forward to visiting again. I would recommend coming here for a takeout sandwich or if you are looking for meats to cook at home. read more

Always good usually buy there meats chicken burgers and kabobs here cant go wrong with anything. There salad dishes are also delicious.

They're the best Ordered and picked up a fully roasted turkey with the trimmings. The turkey was delicious, and the trimmings were flavorful and professionally prepared. They are a family-owned business, and their welcoming service and varied food selections are unbeatable. Local residents are fortunate to have this establishment in their neighborhood. Wish they were in ours. Thank you Roberts Butcher Shop for a memorable Thanksgiving feast. read more

Excellent boneless/skinless chicken thighs. For an extra dollar, they will trim the fat for you. My family loves this fresh chicken.

Good meat fair price and great people, always willing to help u out if y don't know what a piece of meat is called or u just don't know what u want read more

one word? Unbelievable The selection in this place is almost unbelievable. Everything tastes so good. The fine selection kind of makes decision making at lunchtime a bit hard. The customer service is always going above and beyond to make sure you are leaving happier than when you arrived. Definitely worth making a turn or a detour in you are nearby for lunch. read more

Came in to grab some steaks from this place because I was in the area and in a rush to get home because we had guests over. They had a decent selection and I ended up requesting 2 bone in ribeyes cut 1.5 inches thick and some marinated skirt steak. The total came out to $180 which I expected it to be pricey but figured the quality would be worth it. The steaks fell short for me. I cooked the ribeyes to a nice med rare but they really weren't any better than ribeyes you'd pick up at the supermarket. The marinated skirt steaks were terrible. I'm not sure what kind of marinade was used but it was pretty bland and had a slightly off putting taste to them. I ended up washing off the marinade for the second package I purchased and seasoned them again myself. I would say it's probably not worth the trip back. Just go to Costco and grab some steaks from there as they have a great selection and their prime ribeyes are much better for similar cost. The gentleman at the counter who was helping me was nice. If I had more time maybe I would have stopped to ask some questions about the meat and marinades and saved myself from this mess. read more

This is the original neighborhood butcher that knows you. The quality of meat, chicken, sausauge and homemade dishes are excellent. Robert and his sons, and Johnny the artist, of course, are truly wonderful. They are warm and helpful and they will always give you good ideas and tips on preparation. The locals all gather and chit chat while waiting for their special requests or cuts and are offered tastes of things in the meantime. Robert is always adding and trying new things, all mouth watering. WARNING: Do not enter while being hungry! read more

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I ordered the Italian hero , 12.50 plus 2.50 tip 15$ total. I got almost little to no meat , the bread was rock hard. They did not put on their spread and the meat they put on was only mortadella which is cheapest Meat. For 15$ they disappoint , il just go to Any other deli. read more

Was in the mood for corned beef and cabbage so I went to Roberts on a recommendation. The guy that helped me was kind of grouchy and mumbled. I placed my order and was expecting to pay $30 for the platter of corned beef and cabbage which is what I thought the guy said but was told that it was $60! Are you serious?! Corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, corned beef hash, sorry to say, was average. I would not order that again from Roberts. read more

Should be giving it one star, but since it's in the middle of this COVID-19 insanity I'm giving it a little slack - but the nasty attitude I both got myself and saw given to other customers makes it very unlikely I'll be back. Short version - very rude owner, go to the one owned by his nicer brother on Francis Lewis Blvd. It seems like one of those places that thinks just because they have a good reputation that they can be rude to customers. I used to live a few blocks away and have family who still does, so I stopped in and was taken aback by how rude the service of the older white guy in charge was (who my relatives say is "Robert"). While we've yet to try the food we just bought, I don't really care how good it is... if the service is nasty I'll take my money to the other Robert's on Francis Lewis Blvd next time I'm shopping for or with the family that still lives there. Again, I give some slack because we're all stressed in the middle of this COVID-19 thing... I didn't have any issue with the sign on the locked door that said two customers at a time only... but I was slightly confused when I saw there were six people in the store when I was looking in as I waited with my wife and another customer for our turns. When other customers were done they came to the door, turned the key in the door and let themselves out while the guy in front of when in and locked it behind himself, and we did the same when it was our turn - in each case, every customer going out and in unlocked and locked the door for themselves. We hit a point where it was for a minute really just me and my wife in the store and at some point a staff member brought some food to someone waiting outside, I assume they paid by phone, and then let in 2 more separate customers. So, there's now 4 of us - 2 less than I saw when I first looked in, and 2 less then there were when I first got inside. The older white guy (again seemingly "Robert") without a hello or excuse me or I'm sorry or would you mind or any explanation... looks at these two new paying customers that his staff let in the door and says in a stern and parental way "I need you to wait outside". They say "Oh, sorry, the staff said we could come in". He stares at them and repeats in the same stern parental tone the exact same words "I need you to wait outside". Right there, I was like hmmm... I don't think I'll be back. When I'm done dropping roughly $80 and handed my purchases and change, I head for the door... like everyone always does and do what every other customer I've been watching since I got there does... which is start using the key to unlock the door. Though he had said nothing when we completed our order and I had no idea he was even near me the older guy now directs his stern parental tone at me "You know you shouldn't touch anyone's elses keys, especially without gloves". The tone almost had me offer some of my own advice about how to talk to customers or just other people in general... it's not what he wanted, it's how he treated me. I'd have had no issue if he said "Oh, let me do that for you" or "Sorry, with the health scare we're trying to only have staff handle the keys" or any one of a dozen other ways to communicate his wants in a customer service way... but... you're not my father and no one but him who takes that tone with me gets to stay on my good side, let alone get my money. In the middle of this COVID-19 thing, I chose to bite my tongue rather than trade strong opinions with an already rude individual. No need to add stress to the lives of the other customers, staff, or even "Robert" who I had hoped was just having a bad day... but having spoken to my relatives and looked at some other reviews here... his rude, stern, parental way of talking down to people seems to have little to do with COVID-19 stress. That's fine, there's another Roberts, run by his own brother who doesn't deal with him either... just a few blocks away on Francis Lewis Blvd... I plan to make it a point to go give that place my business next time. read more

I love this store. My friend took me there as it is his regular place. The prepared foods are fresh & tasty- restaurant quality. They had artichokes from Italy. The service was special. I highly recommend. The cuts of beef looked first rate and they use fine ingredients such as Bell & Evans chicken. read more

I've given this place so many chances. Again today purchased chopped meat. Smelled terrible!!! This place used to be great. Terrible ever since the owners changed. Beware. Rotten meat! read more

Proprietor was rude, nasty & ignored long waiting customer. Certainly I will not make any purchases there in the future & advise others the same. read more

My husband went into Roberts for the first time and ordered $200 worth of meat. The old man was NOT wearing gloves while cutting chicken breast. My husband pointed to sausage that hr wanted and the old man did a switch a roo and gave him old sausage that was gray in color and not fresh. I will NOT recommend this place to any of my friends! read more

Friendly staff, fresh meat and delicious prepared foods. I'm here at least twice a week. So happy to have them in my neighboorhood.

I love the food here. My favorite is the grilled chicken. They are very nice. Highly recommend

If you want the best meats, and special Irish foods, great service, A great crew to wait on you, they also delivered to my house, This is the place for you, everything fresh, home cooked meals, there chicken cordon bleu chicken stuffed with ham and special cheese is soooo good made fresh for me while I waited., can't ask for more read more