Wheat and Sons

First off can I just say that anything wrapped in pork belly is worth trying! The pork from the sandwich was so tender you might have thought you were eating air! Haha but really coming to the Anaheim packing district and stumbling upon Wheat & Sons was the highlight of my day. The best part of this sandwich had to be the pieces of the crunchy skin they hide underneath the rest of that fatty but delicious goodness.
Pros:
Delicious selection of sandwiches and meats to buy if you’re looking for some to take home and fire up the grill
Cons:
Well ask yourself if there are any cons after you taste that sandwich haha

Came here because I saw that they also had Porchetta on the menu similar to The Kroft’s. I decided to compare the two. There was basically no line compared to their neighbors.
Their porchetta is $ 11 which is just $ 1 higher than The Kroft’s. Not too bad of a price difference. When it came to the actual sandwich, I was really impressed! On the website the sandwich is said to include, «Chermoula, pickled radish, watercress, and mayo» along side the pork belly/​loin.
Hands down, this beats The Kroft’s Porchetta in terms of flavor. The chermoula gave a fresh, green herb kick while the pickled radish and watercress added the needed brightness. The pork was kept in slices rather than being chopped up and they really do give a good amount. The only negative I had was that it was a little oily but that came from the olive oil.
In the end, this is a must try if you’re looking for some good quality meat. The price is a little steep to what I’m used to but it is definitely worth it if you are looking for big flavor.

PORCHETTA SANDWICH.
Wheat and Sons on the bottom floor of the Packing House is awesome! I’ve heard good things about their porchetta sandwich and finally got the give it a try. They are also a butcher shop so you can buy a variety of meats/​fats by the pound if they haven’t run out.
Watching them slice the porchetta for my sandwich was mesmerizing. Super crispy skin but super tender and not too fatty meal. Some greens, radishes and a lemony aioli complete the sandwich! They toast the sandwich in the flat press for what seems like AGES, but it gets this super awesome crispy outside on the bread. Its a bit of a wait to get your food, but worth it!

I was inclined to try out Wheat and Sons because I was told that the porchetta sandwich is better here than it’s neighbor. I needed to find out.
The porchetta sandwich has more meat than it’s neighbor, tastes delicious, and the line is shorter. I liked this place a lot!

Wheat and Sons is a small, unassuming butcher shop sandwiched between The Kroft and Kettlebar that serves a limited number of simple, but delicious dishes. My favorite option is their Porchetta sandwich filled with arugula, mustard, caramelized onions, and tender roast pork between a fresh ciabatta roll. I’m also a fan of their roasted cauliflower and confit baby potatoes. They are both solid choices for sides but I’d go with the cauliflower if you’re looking for a lighter and healthier option. Stick with the potatoes if you’d like a lightly fried and well-​seasoned starch side. Their rotisserie chicken trumps all other rotisserie chickens found underneath any grocery store’s heat lamp. They’re sold as a whole or as a half order but regardless, their chicken is always juicy and seasoned just right.
I’ll have to return to pick up a few bone-​in rib eyes, especially since they flaunt the fact that all of their meats are grass fed, sustainably raised, and locally sourced.

So if you’re reading this review, you’ve probably heard of their popular porchetta sandwich. I don’t know what else I can add in my review but it was one of the tastiest sandwiches I’ve ever had hands down! The meat is so tender and full of flavor that it sort of melts in your mouth after every bite. The food here is made with such craft and care as we observed the guy cook everything in the kitchen similar to the way you would cook a meal at home. There were absolutely no shortcuts taken in terms of quality and freshness of the food.
We’ve tried the porchetta from Kroft and although that was very good, the Wheat and Sons version is in a different league.
Tip: Do yourself a favor and add the fried egg to your sandwich! oh so good.

I had an experience that completely turned me off. i have been an avid supporter of local business and have been to this establishment numerous times. Yesterday on Valentine’s Day I ordered the popular porchetta. Upon opening it I found not one, two, but THREE hairs that did not belong to me. How did I know this? Because the hairs were soaked in the juices and stuck to the butcher paper that they wrapped it in.
I’m not a high maintenance person so although my appetite disappeared slightly, I just ate around the other half of the sandwich where there was no hair praying i wasn’t swallowing any whole. This is where my beef (no pun intended) with this place happened, I commented on the Wheat and Sons Instagram page and suggested their employees wear hair nets or beard nets at Costco which I think was the problem. Many of their male employees have long beards. The person managing the Instagram was nice enough to respond and stated I could get a refund or replacement. Fast forward to this morning where I opened my Instagram to get a notification calling me a troll and stating they knew who my friends were from some random person that I am assuming is a friend of theirs. Their comment offering me a refund/​replacement magically disappeared. It looks unprofessional and it’s bad business. Any threats to clientele– joking or not looks bad. You’ve lost a customer.
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The owner posted a message to me on Unilocal and give himself five stars to boost his ratings which he has now deleted. If the business was so willing to work with me, why are his friends threatening me? Just own up to the poor choice of no hair nets in a food business and stop sending friends to send me messages on Unilocal. At the end of the day, THERE WAS HAIR IN MY FOOD. And now I see why there are so many high reviews, people are being harassed when they give your establishment a low rating and are bullied into deleting their reviews. I also received private messages from random people defending this business and telling me I am a crybaby for complaining about their poor service. These fear tactics are deplorable. Any standard deviation on a curve will have low ratings and high ratings. This establishment’s reviews are questionable, take it with a grain of salt.

Porchetta Porchetta Porchetta
Hmmmm… This review comes a little late but I’m still dreaming of the tasty Porchetta sandwich I had.
The bread was crunchy and chewy at the same time. Perfect for the moist Porchetta with explosive flavors. The nuttiness of arugula paired perfectly with the succulent roasted pork which was perfectly seasoned. People might say it was fatty but hey it’s a Porchetta! It is going to be fatty.
The green sauce (which I think was pesto) was acidic enough to balance the fattiness of the pork.
It was perfect each bite and worth every single penny!
I’m a fan!

Tried the much raved about porchetta sandwich yesterday. For $ 10, they really pack on the meat and give you your money’s worth! So much so that it’s *almost* too much. I forgot to add a fried egg on top, but I’m sure that would’ve elevated it to a 4 stars by adding in different textures and flavors. The bread was too crunchy for me, and it hurt my mouth (this is why I don’t like banh mi sandwiches either). The sandwich is reallllly filling; I could barely finish half of it. It was good, but nothing amazing — didn’t live up to the hype.
I would come back to try their charcuterie plate!

Their Chicken Pot Pie is delicious! Easiest the best I’ve had anywhere. Very hearty and loaded with veggies and most importantly chicken. I would probably have to eat two slices to full me up though, and at $ 7 a slice, defintely on the pricey side. But then again, everything at the Packing House is overpriced.
Their Porchetta Sandwich is also good, but I think The Kroft’s version is slightly better. Tons of meat and the option to add a duck egg is a must do. Wish there was more crispy skin. Will definitely try some of their other options when I get the chance!

I hear that the Porchetta Sandwich here is better than the one at Kroft… I have yet to try it and decide for myself. Anyway, I came here strictly for their charcuterie plate. The pictures looked amazing and I love cured meats and cheeses so I was really excited to give it a try. For about $ 16, you get some good quality cured meats, cheese and pickled veggies. It varies daily, but it doesn’t matter as everything is delicious.
Definitely good value for the price. Service is really friendly as well. I cannot wait to come back! Don’t be afraid of the weird looking meats!

My husband and I arrived at the Packing House around 10:30am so we can get good parking and not have to deal with the crowd later on. Since we arrived early we were able to walk around and see what foods were offered. I already knew I wanted the porchetta sandwich from Wheats and Sons. After reading the reviews and browsing the picture I knew this is what I wanted to try first.
Before opening for service, I was able to watch the guys prep and get this ts ready. Once they opened I ordeed the pochetta sandwich with duck egg and a suckling pig Cuban.
Omg, both sandwiches were so yummy. The pig was juicy, tender and full of flavor. The sandwich overall was delicious and filling. I was a stuffed happy little girl at the end. Will definitely be back for their porchetta sandwich.

Wheat and Sons is not only my favorite place in Anaheim Packing House, it’s one of my favorite places to get food anywhere.
Wheat and Sons is a butcher shop that specializes in local, sustainable meat.
Their menu changes daily but they always have bratwurst. Bratwurst is served on a pretzel roll with perfectly grilled onions and spicy mustard.
My favorite things on their menu are suckling pig Cuban sandwich, made with some of the best meat I’ve ever had. Their hamburger is among the best I’ve ever had, ground fresh just before they cook it. Their chicken pot pie is also incredible.
Speaking of pies, they make insanely good pies, too. Their peach pie is very good but their Apple pie is awesome, you have to try it.
Have never had anything here that was not delicious.
They also have a stamp card, so be sure to take one.

I’ve been hearing a lot about this pochetta sandwich they sell here so I had to stop by and try it. I’ve never had porchetta before so wasnt quite sure what to expect, but everything I’ve read led me to believe it would be a life altering experience. ok, maybe not life altering, maybe mind blowing is a better description?
So i got here and ordered the sandwich. They also had the cuban suckling pig sandwich on the menu board today which is another of the highly touted sandwiches they offer. But I came for the porchetta and wasn’t going to be swayed. Porchetta all the way. As a butcher shop this place is pretty impressive. Everything looks fresh and great. They had ducks, meats and even a little piggy on display, and all looking delicious. Of course in keeping with the packing house tradition everything here is expensive. But the meats here look to be worth the price, unlike sawleaf café and their $ 9.50 bowl of phở.
I got the sandwich and went outside to eat it. The pork in this sandwich is top notch. Very juicy and oily. Right mix of fat and meat. You know what, this sandwich is pretty awesome. And you get your moneys worth. It cost $ 10 and its worth the $ 10. I’m glad I didnt get it with the fried duck egg. That would have been over kill to me. I’d come back here for sure. I wouldnt get the porchetta again though. I’d like to try their other sandwiches and that chicken pot pie I’ve seen in the pics.

The meat shop!
We ordered Charcuterie platter, with lots of goodness!
Meats in all different shades!
Mixed with cheese and pickled onions and okra on the side.
We got some tongue meat, duck fat spread, mixed meat platter and they were all really good.
Fresh, tasty and variety seem to be a great combo!
Good stuff!

A coworker took me here for lunch to try out the new Vietnamese café called Sawleaf. But they weren’t open, so we went next door to Wheat & Sons butcher shop. I love charcuterie places, so I was still excited.
Despite being out of my 1^st choice (the porchetta sandwich) my 2^nd choice was still a winner.
I ordered the charcuterie plate. It was loaded with tons of options from prosciutto & salami, to mortadella, pork pâté, pickled okra & carrots, daikon, & Brie.
They also serve it with slices of toasted bread and ground mustard so you can make little sandwiches out of it.
They do not have a fountain beverage dispenser, just bottled drinks. Despite not having plain iced tea or bottled water, I was pretty happy with the salted caramel root beer I chose. Very tasty.
They also are a full service butcher shop, and sell everything fresh. They seem to specialize mostly in pork and beef selections, but they did have some other options like lamb, rabbit, and duck. They also have fresh organic chickens if you want something less adventurous.
Great spot. I’ll come back again.

Wheat and Sons, how I love thee… They advertise themselves as a butcher/​rotisserie, but I think they offer much more than that. The cuts of meat the offer aren’t the same all the time, however, they always offer a wide array of meats to choose from that are locally sourced, grass fed, and pasture-​raised.
I want to go back to try more, but it’s just a shame I don’t really cook too often. I did buy some pre-​made meat balls that were ⁵⁰⁄₅₀ pork and beef and they were absolutely delicious… Perfectly seasoned and super flavorful. I also ordered a dozen duck eggs and used them to make scrambled eggs at home. Duck eggs are bigger, hold more protein, and have a richer flavor compared to chicken eggs.
As far as food goes, they have an awesome roast beef sandwich that I’ve tried twice. Their bread is always perfectly done – nice and crispy on the outside and soft inside. The bratwurst served on a pretzel bun is also amazing. Who doesn’t like a big juicy sausage? The roasted potatoes and cauliflower as sides are the perfect pairing with the food. I also tried their rotisserie chicken. At first, I balked at the price since I’m used to buying my plump cheap rotisserie chickens from Costco, but the quality is so much better here. You can tell it’s not as brined and less salty. I still think it’s a great value for the quality and source of food you get. They are a small shop, so you want any additions or modifications to the food you order, as long as they have it, they will accommodate it for you.
If you want to get a good feel for their food, check out their Instagram @wheatandsonsbutcher.

Best part of the porchetta sandwich was the bread. The bread was amazing. Seriously good bread.
I was really rooting for the small guy here. I was hoping to award them the crown of best Porchetta sandwich of the Anaheim packing house, but the pork greatly disappointed. It lacked the great crispy crunchy fatty bits that Porchetta should have. The fat was in the Porchetta but it wasn’t being utilized to it’s fullest potential as it sat gelatinous and blandly colored next to the pork meat. What a shame.
The meat also had no rosemary flavor. When I think Porchetta I think of roli roti in SF and their heavily herbed crispy pork goodness and the meat here resembled nothing of that.

Meat Atop of Meat!
This is not just a butcher,
But an artist and master crafter.
Meat atop of meat
Served on a platter.
Meats of all shades
From white to red.
My favorite was the bratwurst…
On pretzel bread!
Full of flavor
And grilled onions too.
I decided to post
A detailed photo for you!
I don’t drink
But this was worth a beer.
Even reminiscing
Brings a tear.
That being said,
Not all meat is red.
To thumbs high
Wow…The Chicken Pot Pie!
The crust is a must
The filling is a dream
Eat this baby up
I licked my plate clean!
So here ends
My favorite critique
Of a butcher/​artist/​eatery
That is very unique.
You can get your beef here
And creamy pie too.
Lots of protein…
To eat, swallow and chew.

I don’t even eat that much meat but I visit Wheat & Sons multiple times a week. I just can’t help myself! We’re addicted to the beef & goat kafta meatballs and the roast beef sandwiches. Just recently I stopped by and picked up 5 lbs of boneless short ribs for braising — it turned out great! Just earlier this year, I was going to start phasing meat out of my diet. It’s not going to happen with Wheat & Sons down the street from us.
Over the last few years, Wheat & Sons have prepared pies for different events in Downtown Anaheim and Farmers Park. I dream about those pies and I asked Nate about them on the Opening Day of the Anaheim Packing House. He told me that they don’t have pies… because, you know, they’re butchers… but I could always special order a pie.
The first week that the Packing House was open, I also pestered Nate about whether or not it was too early to inquire about Thanksgiving. Apparently, it isn’t! There’s some talks about heritage turkeys coming in and Wheat & Sons brining the turkeys at the shop. I’m totally looking forward a pre-​brined heritage turkey and some pecan and pumpkin pie. Summer just started but Wheat & Sons got me thinking about the holidays already!