I've been having a harder time finding good meat at the grocery store these days (if they have what…read moreI'm looking for at all), so I went here just because it was the first that came up. I'm glad I did! I was greeted immediately by a smiling friendly woman and she got me exactly what I needed and sent me on my way. I was in and out in probably 2 minutes. Highly recommend.

As I entered, there was a customer inside who had already paid & was preparing to leave telling the…read moreowners he doesn't go anywhere else, but to their location. He prepared himself to leave so that I may get assistance. I'm thinking what a wonderful way to start a review. Finer Meats is located right off the intersection of 38th/Nicollet Ave. They're two stores down from Nighthawk's. They have a real fine history. Doug, who is the current owner, is also the grandson of the original owner. He shared how his grandfather became the owner & how this quaint shop, with it's loyal patrons, are still standing after all of these years. You have to stop by to hear this story & to hear how many years they will be celebrating soon! I had a wonderful time chatting with the two ppl there. I didn't buy anything today, but plan to Monday. I have my eyes on some Turkey Tom wings for Thanksgiving. The young lady I chatted with was also quite friendly & shared info on different meats. I think I may shop here going forward for my meats. They offer meat packages in different poundage. There are also a lot cheese options. I didn't get a photo of their selection of smoked meats, but they have an entire case of smoked meats: hammocks, turkey legs & wings, and so much more. Parking may be a merry-go-round, I don't believe they have a lot. However, if you're on the bus, you may catch the 18 or any other Nicollet Ave bus that reaches 38th. Parking option is street parking only. Come check them out! You will not be disappointed.

This is my favorite corner store, and I might be biased as it's in my neighborhood, but it's filled…read morewith great staff and tasty products. We use Everett's primarily as a meat counter, where they have great cuts and you can ask the staff any questions. They are there to help you find what you need, and they are extremely knowledgable. We usually call ahead if we are looking for a more rare cut or request. We also love the food they make and sell. Not only do they have a hot counter for fresh bbq and mac&cheese, but they make frozen goods you can heat up at home. I always get the breakfast sausage dogs or tamales, and their meat loaf or meatballs are wonderful. And if we ever forget an ingredient for a recipe, we can pop on over easily! Everett's is a great local corner shop and a staple in our household.

Awesome little local butcher shop and grocery in MPLS. Staff was kind, butchers helpful, and hot…read moredamn those meat sticks and turkey jerky they make are worth the trip alone. Swing across the street to Duck Duck for some coffee and you've got your day made.

This place is dope…read more First time I walked in, I thought the guys behind the counter were giving me a little attitude. Like they knew everything about meat. Turns out, they fucking do. You ask a question, they've got an answer. Ask another one, now you're learning about cuts you didn't even know existed and suddenly you're standing there reconsidering your entire weekend barbecue strategy like a man staring at religion through a glass display case. That's the problem with this place. You walk in thinking, "I'll just grab some hamburger and maybe a couple steaks," and five minutes later you want to leave with half the damn store. They've got custom sauces, spices, rubs, marinades, meat enhancements, all the stuff that turns a backyard cookout into the kind of meal where people stop talking for a minute after the first bite. I've been to a few butcher shops around the city, but Ready Meats feels different. No gimmicks. No artisanal nonsense. No guy in suspenders trying to sell you parsley foam for nineteen dollars. Just meat. And people who know meat. Which is kinda the whole point, ain't it?

I'm really glad I found Ready Meats--what a great local butcher shop! There were tons of options to…read morechoose from, which made it easy (and fun) to try something new. The staff was super helpful--especially Casey, who took the time to chat with me and recommend a few of his personal favorites. I ended up picking up a variety of brats, some garlic bacon, and seasoned pretzels. Everything looked and tasted fresh, high-quality, and clearly made with care. It's great to have a place like this nearby with such a solid selection and friendly service. I'll definitely be back soon--this is exactly the kind of local spot worth supporting.

I really love there meat they have been servicing my business for years. There always on time and…read morethere drivers are very courteous

Swanson has great high-quality meat products, they provide excellent customer service too. Very…read morehappy with the products they make for my restaurant.

What I support for this establishment is less about its food but more about its message and the way…read moreit serves communities. Ever since 2020, the climate surrounding the George Floyd Square has changed dramatically, and this establishment has become an even stronger integral part of the community as the square itself had represented how the community thrives with its people. A lot of respect for the establishment from that perspective. In terms of food, I would say the soul food, which contained mostly sides, were the main highlight for me. The mac & cheese was salty enough. The fries were solid in a "you can't really go wrong with it" type of way. The candied yams had enough sweetness. The collard greens could taste better but standards must be lower when they're not homemade. I also enjoyed the catfish fillets as they were fried to preserve enough hotness and softness. A lot of what they served, they made on the spot, which was what may be causing longer wait for some. Meat-wise, a lot of items could use further improvement because they were too dry, such as the smoked wings and the beef brisket. The wings were dry to the point that they condensed and got extremely salty. The brisket relied a lot on the sauce and the existing fat on the meat for juiciness while the meat itself didn't have a lot of flavor or juice. As for the ribs, they had some seasoning, and tasted just fine, and weren't as dry. But I have had ribs in Texan barbeque places before and knew what "seasoned" ribs were like and therefore concluded that the ribs here were not spectacular. With all that said, however, I still will return here as often as I can because I love supporting this business. The person serving me was very hospitable and patient. I still got some pretty solid barbeque even if it's not Texas. Besides, outside just the barbeque food, the soul food was solid, like I had mentioned above.

Wanted to love this place for real, but the food for me was just average. Ribs and wings have the…read moresmokey flavor, the mac n cheese and the spaggetti was susprisingly spicy. The Brisket was a lil too tough for my liking, their bbq sauce was good, that saved my brisket.

Animales is soooo good. I recommend it to everyone. And having the food truck at Bau Haus is chefs…read morekiss. I've been a returning customer for over a year! Today I got Birria Tacos + side of Mac n cheese + banana pudding. Delicious as always. Can't wait for them to open a brick & mortar! - huge covered outdoor patio (kid & dog friendly!) - delicioussss meats & bbq. Seriously never had anything I didn't like. - casual, friendly vibe. Depending on the time of day, orders can get pretty backed up with the food truck capacity.

Absolutely killer Prime Rib sandwich! Really good beans and some Mac & Cheese…read more Sandwich was piled high with thin Prime Rib meat, caramelized onions, horse radish sauce and arugula. All served on a house sesame roll. Anytime I see this on the menu, I am ordering it.