Avon Prime Meats

Just moved to the area and needed to source some unusual meats. Not only were they able to order for us but customer service was delightful, Matt, the manager was especially helpful. Fun interesting product. Great little store.

Generally, this is a nice local market. I support local buying because I don’t want these stores to cease to exist. BUT, for spectacular, nothing beats their Berkshire pork, prime meats, in-​house roast beef for sandwiches, specialties from Noujaim’s deli, milk and cream (yummy) from a local dairy, and assorted goodies that one can’t get anywhere else. We NEED this store, all you foodies out there, so support it, please.

I might get a little hate for this, but I wasn’t blown away by Avon Prime Meats. It’s a super adorable market with great stuff, but nothing out of the ordinary. It’s a smaller locally own version of fresh market or whole foods. There’s something to be said for shopping small, and they do carry a good selection of smaller batch, local items (honey, syrup, etc) but the prices seemed really high to me. I can’t bring myself to spend $ 9 for a small container of pasta salad. I just can’t. If you don’t mind the cost, and let’s pretend you don’t, then is a great place to go if your hosting a wine and cheese night, looking for prepared foods, or interesting jams, jellies, and marinades, or looking to satisfy your sweet tooth with yummy little personal size desserts. The high school girl checking people out was less that friendly, but I suppose that comes with age ;-)
Not sure I would make the drive just for the market, but might stop in again if im in the area.

Buyers remorse.
Called before driving the hour here to make sure they had rib roast in a prime grading. Was told they had prime and a grading a step above choice. They also said that they could cut to any number of rib roasts I preferred. Lots of places call a standing rib roast prime rib, which is why I clearly asked the grading.
In the store I was unsure if a two rib roast was would be enough for a party of three. They upsold me on a three rib roast. Sure 7lb roast for 3 people, thanks for the guidance.
I should have asked to see before, and weighed before.
The marble on the roast was non existent. I pointed out that it wasn’t time obviously.
No it was choice, they didn’t even have rib roasts in prime. I could have saved the trip and the premium price, local price chopper would have had same quality roast or better for way less per lb.
The whole reason I have this a shot was higher price for better meat. I am left feeling I got average meat for a premium price.
I should have left it there, but they had trimmed it, and it was the day before thanksgiving with no time to spare.

The best stop for pre-​marinaded meats and fresh deli cuts. Always delicious. I’ve also bought beautiful flowers that come from local farms here. The staff is so friendly and warm. I once misplaced my debit card and called back to see if I could have left it there. The girl was SO helpful she took the problem on as her own. Hard workers are hard to come by and this place is full of them, therefore their products speak for themselves.

Worth every penny. Place is amazing. You walk in and instantly get greeted by smiling faces. The first time i went in they knew I was a newbie and gave me free steak tips, signed me up for a card and let me try some side dishes before getting them. they also pointed out the popular dishes and even told me some of the best easy ways to cook them. Amazing service, food and just amazing place all around.

Boars head mixed with local flavors… how can you go wrong? service is friendly, small little deli/​stores. Have just been in once, one sandwich, but my god!!! I’m not a huge fan of deli, but if the rest is as good as the first I just may make this place a regular stop.

Been here a few times and got steak tips and hamburgers. The steak tips are huge, and fresh, and the burgers turned out to be very juicy and delicious. I cooked both on the grill. I also tried their molten lava cake which was ultra rich. Too sweet for my blood. This place is a really nice little market, as they sell more than just meat. They have some produce, sandwiches, some drinks, pasta and sauce, and a bunch of other stuff. The prices are a little high, but you have to expect that with better product then you can get at the grocery store.

Long time regular customer. Best place to get meat hands down but it’s gotten pricier. Prices have gone up on their famous steak tips. Now they offer the shoulder tips for what probably was the price of the original (sirloin?) tips. Calling ahead used to save you 10% on sandwiches, now just 5%. Prepared foods often good but have gotten some spoiled stuff which I mentioned one time and they refunded. But after it happened a second time I just decided to stay away.

From the second you walk into the Avon Prime Meats door, you’re almost treated like royalty. Someone often opens the door for me. Staff are extremely attentive and always cheerful. They make you feel like they’re very happy to see you.
The meats are not inexpensive. But they are WORTH EVERY PENNY. And they are CONSISTENTLY perfect. We sometimes grab a steak at one of the local supermarkets and get a fantastic piece of meat, but it can be hit or miss. This meat at Avon Prime Meats is seriously perfect every time. The marinated tips are excellent.
They carry everything you’d need to go with your dinner — although that is definitely more expensive. But it’s better than making a second stop to a different store. It’s convenient and, frankly, I’m really happy to give them the business.
They are regularly doing a lot for the Avon community. They sponsor sports teams, they provide gift cards as giveaway fundraiser and raffle prizes. They’re just good, friendly people who want to be a part of the Avon community, and it really shows. I love the place.

Pricey but I love this store. I want it all lol. Good quality products and I really like variety of product to choose from. My favorite are the tips.

I have been a customer for almost two years. The name change did not affect their service or the products. I primarily buy the meats (steaks, sirloin tip, and the chicken. The quality is excellent. Yes, it is more costly that your local supermarket, but the quality is far superior.
I will tell you a real secret. Throw their prepackaged meats into a sous vide tank and cook before putting on the grill. Wow! No work and no fuss!
They run a business like it should be run.
I recommend

Caveat emptor: this place is not inexpensive. However, just about everything we’ve tried from the meat and deli counters has been superb, and worthy of the prices paid. I’d also recommend checking out the game meats, cheeses and smoked meats found in the southeast corner of the store. Most of what they offer is locally sourced, which adds to the appeal. They have a small selection of other foodstuffs, but you’d be better served to pick these up at other places, where you’ll find them much more reasonably priced.

The first time I visited this store I was excited. Aged beef, different types of bacon, and they make their own sandwiches. When the clerk found out I was new to the area she gave me a small steak to take home and try! I came here last Christmas and made a little gift basket full of tasty treats for a friend who loved it. One of my favs

Had to take a ride here to see the Berkshire pork. They had some! Just chops but still cool I didn’t need to buy half of a pig!
Good display. Made the lamb chops that night, fresh and delicious!
Nice clean store. A new favorite!

I bought here quite a few times when it was called The Meat House. The service was amazing and meats were delicious. I went there today under the new name of Avon Prime Meats. The meat still looked great and I bought about $ 70 worth of chicken and beef. I felt very rushed while I was there despite the fact that it wasn’t busy. I was there in the middle of the afternoon on a Wednesday. I did not get the usual free beef tips that they used to hand out and used to be tasty. Not sure I will go back again.
I feel like I get better service at the butcher shop at the grocery store and it’s cheaper. I will marinate the meat myself.

Name change alert !! The same great stuff, but the store has a new name.
In April 2014, the various franchises of the Meat House ran into some financial difficulty, and the chain closed down to reorganize. The owners of the Avon franchise have decided to go it alone, and renamed their venture «Avon Prime Meats».
Because their stock was locally sourced, they are in effect selling the exact same stuff they were as a Meat House franchisee.
We popped in Saturday and the store looks exactly the same, including the freebie meat samples in the back of the store and the salsa and chip samples in the front of the store.
We picked up two pounds of their wonderful maple bourbon steak tips and grilled them up at home. They were just tremendous.
So bottom line, nothing has changed, except the name. They have new signage over the front door and a new advertising logo on their catering truck

Say goodbye to stop&shop meats and produce. The meathouse has everything you need to have a well balanced meal, including some of the best cuts of steak you can have outside of a five star steakhouse. From prepared sides, vegetables, pre-​marinated, aged meats, grass-​fed, organic beef and chicken to even one of my all time favorites of the hot marinated steak tip Philly cheese steak sandwiches!
Believe me you PAY for what you get, 3 of the best NY strip steaks will run you an easy $ 60. Amazing steaks, but still at the low end of what the meathouse has to offer. They have my full support with some of the best service, suggestions, and smiles.
The only one I have seen ever is in Avon, CT but I think the world deserves to know!

While driving back to Hartford from a meeting in Canton, I remembered that I needed shortribs for tomorrow night (shortrib tacos & beer tasting — jealous?). I figured that rather than drive all the way to Bogners in Vernon, I’d try my luck at The Meat House — not expecting much more than a simple butcher counter.
Holy crap, this place was completely unexpected. After being greeted by some incredibly friendly and helpful staff, I picked up my luscious shortribs and perused the rest of the meaty offerings. Ostrich? Check. Jalapeño bacon? Check. Everything else? Check check check.
After marveling at everything from the very decent beer selection to the local Tulmeadow Farms ice cream, I was approached by an employee passing out samples of some goat brie cheese. After chatting her up for a bit, I bought some along with a hunk of cheddar infused with ale and mustard seeds.
For a meat shop, they’ve got quite the array of everything from produce to beer, chocolate, snacks, sides, sauces, mixes and more. Plus, I learned that they source as locally as they can which is a HUGE A+ in my book.
Aside from the meat and cheese, I opted for a container of spicy peanut-​broccoli slaw from the deli counter, and dear GOD is it delicious. I’m currently eating it over some rice noodles and the slaw sauce is downright fabulous.
Very very surprised to find so much at The Meat House. I’ll be back for some of the more exotic game meats once I piece a recipe together.

1.) Just to warm you up:
Butcher shops either seem few and far in between or phasing out due to scares on red meat and the newest culture of eating more plant based foods. I believe red meat isn’t that bad for you if you do it in moderation, drink water, eat veggies and fiber.
2.) What your eyes may see:
More than just steaks. They have a cold cut deli, and they even sell produce, eggs, chips, and alcohol.
3.) The meatiness:
I bought Filet Mignon, Sirloin Tips and Short Ribs. The Filet Mignon was $ 11.99 for one. Basically the same size at Ruth Chris, except they sell it at that restaurant for $ 30 JUST for the steak itself. So I spent less than half for this quality meat. But I felt the quality of meat was subpar. I feel Whole Foods tasted better than this one.
4.) Service:
The guy who helped me was pretty helpful. He knew the grades of fat to protein ration for each steak. I was new and they gave me a sample of their marinated sirloin steak to take home and cook for myself.
5.) Extra Info:
The cows come from one farm and that is in Litchfield, CT. Cattle is raised on a vegetarian, free range farm.
6.) Impressions:
It’s okay for quality. Since I’m around this area a few times a week, this type of steak shopping will be occasional.