Pros: There's so much to love about this place -…read more 4th generation run business by siblings Albert, Teresa and Tony Their craft and meats are unmatched Prices haven't changed much in all their years open, so great value Cons: They only take cash, but there's an ATM in the store Pro tip: Close to Berliner off Greenlawn, easy to miss so look for the sign. Worth a stop if you've never been!

Thurns Specialty Meats is fabulous for your pork, sausage, German specify meats, cold cuts, and…read morecheese. Thurns has been a family business in Columbus since 1886, first at Central Market, then on Greenlawn Avenue on the Southside. They smoke their own meat and cheese. The smoked cheddar is out of this world. They make all their own sausage and have many German specialties, including Braunschweiger, liver pudding, and knockwurst. They sometimes have beef products from OSU AG School. They're only open three days per week, and for abbreviated hours (as of this writing, their website says they're open Thursday 8a-6p, Friday 8a-6p, and Saturday 7a-1p - AND IMPORTANT - THEY ONLY TAKE CASH, but there is an ATM. Thurns is a true Columbus treasure for which you need to make a trip to the Southside to sample all their great products from a family business.

The space and business are a work in progress. The market recently opened in the IGA that was a…read morelong time fixture on S Parsons. Still stocking shelves, meat department not entirely set up. I had a nice chat-up with the owner. He has big plans! Ample parking in the smallish lot, but the taco truck is oddly situated. It takes up some needed space. Good luck. Welcome to the neighborhood!

Been to the Toro on 161, so had some idea what to expect here. Sad to see IGA go, but understand…read morethey were ready to retire. This is a nice replacement, with dry goods, produce, meat, etc. I got some snacks and drinks. Friendly staff. Soft opening currently, still getting organized. Food truck outside. Parking a little tight in front, and Parsons can get crazy so he careful.

Nice old school butcher. Loads of different meats available, from them, and from Packo's, Falter's,…read moreetc. A few prepared items. Cold cases with Der Dutchman pies, packaged meats, snacks, etc. Amish jams and jellies and pastries. One stop shopping for some people, like me. I got a bulk pack of brats, some big premade burgers, and scrapple! Haven't seen that for years. If it's not raining this weekend, I will be grilling. And I will be having scrapple for breakfast at some point. Service was super friendly and fast. The wait was short, midday and midweek. Prices are very reasonable. Pretty easy access, although both the street and the lot can get busy. Mosley's left, Thurn's left, so this is one of the few remaining real butchers in the area.

We were long-time Thurman's Fine Meats customers until they closed in May. We began our search for…read morea new butcher shop and were concerned that we might not find a place like the one we had lost. Then we found Schuman's Meats. When you arrive at Schuman's and enter through the front door, you'll notice a red number dispenser to your right. Take a number to determine your place in line. Once your number is called, you'll be quickly helped. This system ensures a fair and efficient service for all customers. At Schuman's, you can be sure that your meat and side needs for any meal, big or small, will be met. The butchers are not just knowledgeable, they are also incredibly customer-centered. We bought pork chops and were asked if the thickness was to our liking; if not, they were willing to cut what we wanted. Their helpfulness and support make me feel appreciated and confident in my choices. Schumans has an extensive selection of beef and pork products, and a delightful delicatessen with a variety of cold cuts and cheeses. While Schumuns does not make its own sausage like Thurns, it does carry a wide selection of Falter's products and Tony Packo's. At Schumun's, you can find more than just meat and deli products. They also stock staples like milk, bread, eggs, a wide variety of condiments, rubs, Tony Packo's pickles, and local butter by the log. This convenience adds to the overall satisfaction of shopping at Schumun's. We miss Thurns but are thrilled with Schumun's Meat. Give them a try.

Oh my was that a load of meat! I ordered the Italian sandwich and the meat was quality grade stuff…read more It was literally pilled high like Smokey Bones meat sandwiches you see. The tomato on the sandwhich was huge, so I believe that they use like beefeater tomatoes, because those are the biggest grown tomatoes I can think of. Accompanied by their sauce with the meats and cheeses. I should have expected that when ordering an Italian! The last time I ate an Italian it was the leaner kind from Subway. Not the hefty meaty portion I got here! If you're looking for quality meats sandwiches look no further than Kenny's Meat Wagon!

I have food truck anxiety in that whenever I come upon a food truck for the first time, I get…read morenervous that I won't see it again for quite some time, and so I order way more food than I should. I also spend way more than I should, but in the case of Kenny's Meat Wagon, $14 for two sandwiches didn't break the bank too much, but it did almost put me into a food coma. I've had several chances to check out Kenny and his wagon, but I just never gave it a chance. Today was that day and what a great day it was. I could smell the grill from a ways off, especially the Chicago style Italian beef he had sitting there marinading. The menu offered for regular options and two specials, one being a Veggie sandwich. I had to figure out how to try a bit of everything without overdoing it. I went with the Italian sandwich, which had a thick slice of Genoa salami and pepperoni on it and a pile of the Italian beef covered in veggies and spicy mayo. This.. should have been enough for me, but I had to get the Corby Dog too which was a 1/4 lb hot dog topped with pulled pork and homemade BBQ sauce and purple slaw. All the meats are local, and the awesome bread that it comes on is too. I downed that Italian sandwich pretty quick even though it was quite a bit of food and started to get the meat sweats. It was so good, but Kenny's not messing around with his meat, and you'll probably want to take it slow. As far as the Corby Dog, I saved that for later. About 15 minutes later. It was absolutely delicious, and the BBQ sauce mixed in with the sweet peppers and grilled onions was really tasty. I wanted to get this review out here before I fell asleep at work, because the food was just so good. I see now why he won an award at the Columbus Food Truck festival. He's also selling OH Chips! If you find him, you have to give it a try. The Facebook and Twitter pages are updated daily, so that'll be your best bet!

I love Lucky's! It's so nice to have this little market in my neighborhood. It's a bit on the…read morepricey side, as it's a "boutique" market but it comes in clutch when you need some healthier products! The employees are pretty friendly, but not astoundingly so like when they had their grand opening...but hey, no one has been rude so I will take it. Tips worth mentioning: They have lovely bouquets if you need them! Sometimes on the weekends there's a DJ which makes for a really fun shopping time. It might even be every weekend? I'm not sure, but I've been twice when the DJ is spinnin and it's a mood worth staying for. Sandwich counter back at the butcher! $7 gets you a slappin sammie with basic toppings. I'm partial to the roast beef with the spicy mayo but I wish they could add pickles. Cheese selection overall is pretty solid. They have cheese curds too if you're ever on the look-out!

Great market ! I had the pleasure of getting the broccoli and cheddar soup ! The flavor and amount…read morethey give you is a steal !!! From the friendly customer service and clean store I will definitely go back

What spot with an amazing staff! Came in for Valentines to grab some tenderloin and they cut it to…read moreour specifications. They also threw in bones for our dog and went above and beyond, definitely come here, a great Columbus butcher in the heart of Bexley!

We were visiting some friends for the weekend and decided we needed to grill. This small, local…read morebutcher is honestly as good of a spot as we've ever seen and one that the area is lucky to have! Located in the Main Street through downtown, it's a small storefront with a lot of character. The footprint isn't huge, but they've got a lot to look at and choose from. The meat selections range from some delicious brats and hot links, to chicken, pork and lamb, and topped with some next level beef! We're legit always looking for good beef and this is some of the best we've seen anywhere. They had 45 day aged Tomahawks, aged Wagyu loins, and more cuts than you can shake a stick at! We ended up with some NY strips and a 45 day aged ribeye - they were magical! As good as we've had anywhere and the owner was super cool to boot! We grabbed some wine for dinner - from a Yakima/Zillah winery nonetheless! I even grabbed a shirt. This place is a gem and one that the area is lucky to have!