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Central Meats & Almost Catered
1120 Kempsville Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23320, United States
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Central Meats & Almost Catered
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Ri
Review №1

Totally love this place! The people are so nice and helpful. We get all our meats there. They save us money from the high priced at the grocery store right now. Great price for the quality.

Ed
Review №2

Central Meats plus a Pitboss grill is an awesome combination! My favorite Chesapeake Butcher! Theres nothing like that classic butcher shop sound of slicing meat and wrapping it in that thick brown paper! Central Meats delivers every time. Large assortment, spices, and sauces. You cant go wrong with CM! Who doesnt love butcher cut bacon! Family friendly establishment, very professional staff.

Ja
Review №3

Great first time experience! They have plenty of meat cuts and have great customer service. Ohh and they threw in a free Pound of sausage. Thank you! I’ll see you again soon.

Qu
Review №4

Good selection, no turkeys but they had everything else I needed!

Ro
Review №5

A fantastic selection of pork, all sorts of sausages, turkey parts, & other hard to find meats. Good selection of beef. Beef bacon pkgd or they will slice it for you. Loved this place!

th
Review №6

Always a great butcher shop. The prices are on point with the grocery store and you are supporting a local business that has Virginia raised meat. They also process wild game and do custom cuts.

Ed
Review №7

I made a special trip to the butcher shop with what I thought was a simple request: To buy a pound of pork butt roast. I needed it for a Chinese BBQ recipe. Not knowing anything about meat, I was astonished when all they had was 7 pounds and above. Far too much for just myself and my mother.I explained my dilemma to the butcher, who spoke to his manager. It took a few minutes, but he cut a special one pound batch of meat just for me. I was blown away by his skill and customer service.I also picked up four sausages (as a first-time guest, my first pound of sausage was free; be sure to mention the promotion if youre a first-timer), and some bun-length Nathans hot dogs.The shop has an amazing selection of meat.I love this place; I wish it wasnt so far away from my house or Id be back regularly. As it is, Im saving this to my list of preferred shops.Five stars.

Jo
Review №8

Awesome pulled pork. They sell mild to spicy. I recommend the spicy. The butchers case is to die for. They also sell frozen and precut family packs. Ive used them for catering twice and was very pleased.

Gi
Review №9

Recently found this place and its easily become one of my go-to. Great selection of quality fresh meat.

Ir
Review №10

Fresh cut meats food customer. Service good prices

JU
Review №11

First time here on Friday July 9,2021. My sister usually comes here for her meat and raves about. We were both disappointed today. I wish I had taken pictures. Some of the meat should have not been displayed. The pig feet and ears were old and dried. The Turkey wings and oxtails did not look fresh at all.Hopefully the next time she goes it will be better

A
Review №12

We always have great service here. Items are packaged well. Great selection of beef, pork, chicken, etc. They have exotic meats as well in the freezer area. They have dog food/treats too. They have rubs, sauces, spices, vegetables, ice, etc. We have liked all the meats we have bought some this place the last 3 years. They have had specials happening every time we have gone in here. They have a Facebook page as well that shows the specials and they have a website you should checkout. You can also call to order meat for pickup. You can get cattle, etc. processed here as well for a fee and get your meat so you dont have to cut it all up yourself.

Ma
Review №13

Dont buy the minute steak. Its just loose hamburger and falls apart when you try to cook it. On the other hand, the hot smoked sausage is great!

Lo
Review №14

I bought a 13 lb rib roast and it was so delicious, tender and juicy. The chuck was falling apart tender in the stew. Quality meat at reasonable prices! I highly recommend Central Meats.

De
Review №15

Great selection. Wonderful service. Simple and easy to find what you need.

Le
Review №16

Dude behind the counter was amazingly helpful and really nice. Good selection of meats and good quality. Fair prices. And they even have some exotic meats available like emu, ostrich and wild boar

Lo
Review №17

I never have any issues & the food is reasonably priced.

Jo
Review №18

Great selection and a friendly staff. They are willing to walk you through different selections.

SD
Review №19

Always a great selection of quality meat and terrific sausages.

JB
Review №20

This place never fails to please. Great meats at better prices. Well worth the drive from Norfolk.

Th
Review №21

Been going to Central Meats for over 20 years now. Best meats in town, the staff there are my second family, very friendly and courteous. You get treated awesome.

Me
Review №22

Central Meats didnt disappoint!!! I was able to run in and I found exactly what I had been looking for. The price was awesome and the service was fast and convenient. Employees including the cashier was super fast and efficient. Ill definitely be back. Ive been going to Central Meats for a very long time now and theyve always been superb!! Thank you!!! Keep up the amazing and hard work. You guys rock!

Fr
Review №23

Best place hands down for your meat poultry and seafood. The have everything including the seasonings. Always have a sale going on! But even then, they are the best price around.

LS
Review №24

Love this place! The friendliness and helpfulness of the staff is always appreciated. Because its not very large and because they are adhering to COVID-19 guidelines, you may find yourself waiting to get inside. Also you may need to wait at the meat counter for meats that require weighing or special requests. They may need a ticket system here because it can get congested quickly. Overall, it is a great establishment and I will continue to be a customer.

Le
Review №25

Wonderful place Wonderful staff. Best place around here to get actual FRESH meat!!!!! Use to shop there as kid with my grandma now I shop there for my own family

WI
Review №26

The best cuts, options and prices in the 757!!

Ch
Review №27

Theres a bundle package special to satisfy just about anybodys needs!

Ri
Review №28

Good selection of meets and BBQ supplies. Knowable butchers and staff

mi
Review №29

As usual Im loving every bite! Fantastic meat, courteous staff, always ready to help. Ive been going there since it was Mexeils, spelling may be wrong. Started having them butcher our meat in early 1960s. Mike Perry old Princess Anne County resident

Na
Review №30

I always like getting my steaks from here. Next Im gonna order a bundle.

Ka
Review №31

Love the meat and the personel is always courteous

Wi
Review №32

1st Class Butcher Shop!! I dont even buy meat at chain grocers any more. Spend a dollar more for 5 dollar more quality, your body and family will thank you. Central meats is Chesapeakes little pearl and we cant live right without her or him, however you wanna swing it. You had better get your life right and get down there because they close at 5 and dont open on Sunday.

Do
Review №33

Excellent selection of meat. Keep in mind that slicing meat is an extra $1/lb.

T
Review №34

Best and freshest meat in town. The staff is great and helpful. Has a great selection of all meats youll ever need.

Ca
Review №35

This is my absolute favorite place to visit! Everyone is always so friendly and the quality is always superb! No need to go anywhere else for your meats!

Le
Review №36

Best Butchers in town!!! Meats are reasonably priced and employees are very helpful!!!

Ke
Review №37

Love this place reminds of back home in Brooklyn New york.

Br
Review №38

I meal prep for the week and absolutely love being able to go to the counter and ask for the right amount of meat I need instead of looking at how many packs I need to buy. Plus the color and smell of their meat is absolutely perfect. I wish they could get lamb head and feet.

Ja
Review №39

Love It .I Shop there for ALL My Meats Now!!!! Fresh Meats

La
Review №40

I love going to this meat store to stock my freezer. They have a great verity and the bundle packs are so awesome.

AN
Review №41

Great customer service.

ca
Review №42

Very stocked with assorted meats.

Ke
Review №43

Lots of choices for meats and seasonings here! Great visit and we will be back. Very nice employees

Ty
Review №44

First time I ever been there and I was very impressed. They have all cuts of meat that I like and need. I will be going back there after the new year and stock up. Reminds me of being back in NYC.

Mo
Review №45

Only issues I have here is sometimes when I grab meat there is blood all over the packaging and area it is in that gets on my hands and I cant wash it. Haha that just might be a personal issue

Ra
Review №46

Great meat selection and prices.

Be
Review №47

Best place for knuckle bones, and dog food...

Le
Review №48

Very friendly. You hear the employees asking does anyone need assistance. I found everything I needed and wanted. Got our New Year pork for dinner.Will actually be back on Monday. Thank you Central Meats.

Tr
Review №49

Staff is always friendly and selection is unmatched on the area. Always recommend Central Meats to friends and Family.

Sh
Review №50

Love the products at this place. Have had incredible service, no matter how busy. There meat is amazing, thats why I always buy my meat there.

ki
Review №51

Excellent selection of meats and seasonings. I have also pre-ordered and picked up from store. No waiting and was ready when I got ready to check out.

ni
Review №52

Should get brown sugar but this place is great otherwise

Wi
Review №53

We got fresh pork chops, always great products.Covid-19 protocols were enforced.

Ph
Review №54

Great selection of meats. New person behind the counter helping me needs to take a class on wrapping the meats better.

Wi
Review №55

We have been shopping here for years. We buy in bulk and stock our deep freezer with a couple months worth. Saves money and in general a better quality of meat. Always great customer service, knowledgeable and friendly.

Cr
Review №56

Great products and prices. Fresh cuts.

Jo
Review №57

Stopped by yesterday to pickup a bone in prime rib roast but settled for choice. I am sure it had something to do with my lack of planning so it was all good. So I cooked it up today and it was amazing, not to mention it was my first time. Also first time at Central Meats and it was a great experience.

An
Review №58

They have a great selection of all kinds of meat. We always get beef, pork and chicken. All are fresh never frozen. The only place I purchase my meat from. I highly recommend.

Na
Review №59

Its a great place for to get meats

jo
Review №60

I am thankful for this business. Even during this pandemic they still continue to be of service. Main reason I enjoy shopping local, people like this business have a relationship with the community. Thank you and as always the meat is great and best quality my family has ever purchased.

dw
Review №61

Staffs are always welcoming and meat and products are always fresh.

Mi
Review №62

Great selection of meats at reasonable prices

Te
Review №63

This is a meat market that always has impeccable quality, good prices, great prices on Frozen markdown stuff including buy one pound get one pound free lunch meat and very friendly staff

Ra
Review №64

They were very fast and very helpful. I found there when I couldnt find anywhere else today. A great place to shop.

Bi
Review №65

They have what u want!☺

Wa
Review №66

This is where to get fresh meats. They have large variety of meat from beef, chicken, pork, & even rabbit. I recommend Central Meats as your local butcher. Competitive pricing and high quality meats makes it my butcher!

Te
Review №67

I just love shopping at Central meats. The workers or butchers are so friendly and helpful. And the cuts of meat are perfect. Whenever I come I always find exactly what I am looking for. Thank you guys for being a real butcher shop. Temple Harris

Gl
Review №68

Love this place great meats

re
Review №69

Went in to grab some pulled pork. Was greeted and helped right away. Friendly and efficient.

Da
Review №70

Awesome service 👏

co
Review №71

It was amazing they had more than what I was hoping for and perfect price for quality of meat will definitely eat there again

Mi
Review №72

Great selection and staff is super helpful. They also have everything needed for sausage making

Mi
Review №73

I love shopping here theyre always attentive and friendly I love CENTRAL MEATS

Wi
Review №74

Folks were very friendly. I was delivering some venison for preparation and both the clerk who took my order and the attendant who took my venison were extremely efficient. I was out in less than 15 minutes.

Da
Review №75

Fresh meats n variety of cheeses n sandwich meats . Always clean staff helpful as well

jo
Review №76

The selection is exactly what you need, if you have at least one child. When times (pandemic for example) get tough . this is the place where the tough get going to...........

Ke
Review №77

Always easy to get what you need. The staff is friendly and helpful. And now, during the pandemic, theyve been amazing say keeping social distancing rules followed in the store. Always feel safe when I visit

Ka
Review №78

Awesome service and great organization on maintaining the number of customers in at once. And of course great meats, always has what I want.

Ma
Review №79

Awesome, like the Home Depot of meats and everything involved, keeps getting better every year!

Jo
Review №80

Great meats and cut just the way I like. A must visit for any meat buyet.

Pa
Review №81

Good prices fresh meat and friendly service. Minor issue I wanted plain country sausage but the clerk gave me hot. I did not notice till I arrived home. But that is okay.

ot
Review №82

Despite the wait it was a good shopping experience. Staff is always courteous and lots of choices even if you are on a budget. Safety precautions for covid 19 are in effect and they are practicing safe distancing. Come see these folks they are outstanding.

De
Review №83

Love shopping here always fresh meat & great prices . And right now they are being very safe Colivd19 and they are not letting so many people are at one time

ka
Review №84

Always friendly service and quality meats, much cheaper than grocery store prices!

er
Review №85

Great variety of meats need more registers.Staff overwhelmed with lines

Fl
Review №86

Very friendly staff and AMAZING choice of meats!! I cant wait to go back. Definitely worth a visit if you want to get serious about cooking amazing food!

Jo
Review №87

Had what I wanted at a good price

Ta
Review №88

I cant believe all the variety of meats here!!! Rabbit, Buffalo, Oxtail, Ostrich, etc! We got the Tomahawk steaks at a great price.

Sa
Review №89

Looking everywhere for a tomahawk steak and finally found them in abundance at a great price here at Central Meats 😍

S
Review №90

Best fresh meat market around,No shrinkage in any of the meats. Due to COVID-19 you cant order the bundle packages but they do have express bundles (no substitutions) when you walk in. Families of 5 or more, youll get Great prices for great meats that last for awhile.

Ap
Review №91

They were so nice to help me & the store was very busy which is a hard thing to do. I purchased great meats not only for my family cheap i also got raw dog food for my puppy.

ar
Review №92

Store was clean, employees where professional, and the selection of meats was impressive and prices where reasonable.

Ri
Review №93

This place is the Disneyland of meat markets. A magical experience. If you have, or will ever, grill, smoke, or cook meat of any kind, buy from here.

Jo
Review №94

Wow I died and went to Sausage Heaven Awesome store looks like awesome food as well. Cannot wait to try it!

Ke
Review №95

The young lady that waited on me was very helpful and courteous and friendly

Ro
Review №96

Great cuts of meat! Great service. My definite go to place for quality cuts of meat. Very friendly staff!!!

Pe
Review №97

Fantastic place to get meat!! All their meat is antibiotic-free with no growth hormones. Their management is the best -- around Thanksgiving I didnt need a whole turkey and asked about turkey thighs -- the next time I went in, they were in the meat case! We have also ordered specialty meats in the past for a special diet, e.g., an elk and maybe a bison brisket -- so they can get some unusual things as well.

Di
Review №98

Went in there this afternoon for the first time. The employees were helpful in helping me get what I needed. They have a great selection of meats. I will definitely be back

Me
Review №99

This is my 2nd order pickup experience. This place is amazing! If youre in Chesapeake 23320 you must swing by and check it out yourself! I would say this will be the only place Ill buy my poultry! My first time I called them and ask if they can do order pick up. The lady helped me take the order and got everything ready in 10 mins! I went in and get in the line and paid! Everything is ready to go! The 2nd time I called this morning at 10:30 and they told me to pick up at 1pm. I asked if they can help so I can pick it up at 11 because is so hot out and with my 2 little ones! I went there at 11:10 and went to the counter! Paid for it in 1 min and someone even helped to carry the whole box of meat to my van! I cant describe how exceptional the service is! To me is like royalty treatment! No wonder this place have so many customers! Thanks for providing such wonderful service and good quality products!

su
Review №100

A small place! The young man who waited on us had a bad attitude...like he didnt want to be there. I tried everything I could to get him to at least smile. We spent over three hundred dollars in that store. The cashier was a very pleasant person that the meat handler could take notes from.

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  • Address:1120 Kempsville Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23320, United States
  • Site:http://centralmeats.com/
  • Phone:+1 757-547-2161
Categories
  • Butcher shop
  • Caterer
  • Meat packer
  • Meat processor
  • Meat wholesaler
Working hours
  • Monday:9AM–5PM
  • Tuesday:9AM–5PM
  • Wednesday:9AM–5PM
  • Thursday:9AM–5PM
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:9AM–5PM
  • Sunday:9AM–5PM
Service options
  • In-store pickup:Yes
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Dining options
  • Catering:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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