Stillman Quality Meats

Michael M

2023-07

Came across their stall at the farmers market in Canton, MA and bought a skirt steak and their chimi, both of which were excellent. Oyster mushrooms in the photo were from a different vendor at the same market (High Tide).

Jay White

2020-05

Not a bad little butcher shop. I purchased a large piece of brisket and I was surprised how little fat was left on the cap. The meat wasn't very marbled either. Hopefully the smoking goes well enough and the meat doesn't dry out. I will await tomorrow's finished product to see how good their meat really is. EDIT: The final product was delicious. Great quality cut of meat, but I still wish there had been more fat cap.

Steve Papsis

2023-09

What a hidden gem! Kate, and the whole crew are fantastic to work with. They utilize a little different system, you place your order online, they process the order on Mondays, and depending on the size of the order ship it out by Wednesday. This is so your order arrives by Friday and is not sitting over the weekend in a distribution center. I say based on size because I did have one very large order they carried over until the next week to ship. The quality is very high. While they are not inexpensive. This is a case where you get what you pay for. If you’re still in doubt, try a pound of applewood smoked bacon… it’s insanely good and a find myself adding a few pounds to every order. Conversely, their sausage utilizes a fine grind, much finer than that you would find in supermarkets making for a mushy consistency and just not my cup of tea. The variety of cuts is good. The steaks well marbled and favorable. Their bundles represent an excellent value for the dollar. Holiday orders arrive on time. They remind me of a time before the mega markets and each town had a small local butcher… you knew what to expect and it was consistently good. Definitely worth trying.

Juanita Brown

2023-09

We order a 1/4 cow the steaks are good but so far all the ground beef we opened is spoiled smells like rotten eggs it was so awful, smell lingered for a full day. We have 30 pounds of ground beef and i just opened the 4th pack and again rotten meat. My husband emailed the owner about it but to no surprise we did not get a response. I will not buy from this farm again! We received rotten ground beef that supposedly was packaged in May! I am sure the rest of the ground beef is not good as 4 packs in row were rotten. What a shame.Update: the owner got back to us a few weeks later and refunded only a portion she thinks the ground beef cost. Still will not order again from this place.

Azurebee

2023-10

Bought a bone-in pork shoulder from the farmer market in Brookline, it seemed ok at first and I froze it immediately but I'd noticed it was packed 6 days prior to the sale.Thawed it out and got ready to marinate but it had gone bad immediately. I know all sales are final but I just blew a good deal of money on an expired cut of meat.It's unfortunate given I had a good experience previously with a chicken stock pack but as of right now I can't recommend it.

Mitchell Perry

2020-05

Fair prices and knowledgeable staff! Great meats. Thursday-Sunday they have some some amazing pastries from Rose 32

Jason Thibodeau

2019-05

Know your butcher! I love this place. We've tried a few of the local farms for grass and pasture-fed protein and no one can touch Stillman Quality Meats! I can't say enough good things about the quality and taste of all the cuts I've purchased. They also have a nice seasonal produce section, local dairy and fish, and great service. If you care about where your food comes from and you live in the Worcester area, this is the place for you.

Caitlyn Beaulieu

2019-05

I am so excited to have a shop like this in the Worcester area! I have purchased everything from local grass fed meats, local cheese and fish!!! It's great to see such a variety of products right in my backyard! Never have I been disappointed. Kate Stillman the owner went above and beyond my expectations to get me just the cut of beef I needed last minute.

Courtney Cross

2019-05

Hands down my favorite place to shop in Worcester. I order fish for pickup in Saturdays and treat myself to whatever looks good. I never leave without buying a new sausage, so far the cilantro jalepeno has been my favorite. The food here is far above the quality you can get elsewhere. The prices are comparable or lower than Whole Foods, and the quality is far superior. Stillman is truly an example of getting what you pay for!

Rachel Scarlett Chaney

2018-05

I love Stillman Quality Meats. I have searched all over the Boston area for the best quality animal products for the best price, and Stillman wins on both counts. That is true for both our weekly meals and our holiday special orders. I am so grateful to be able to feed my family and know they are getting real, nutritious food even though we live in the city. If you are looking for quality meat or eggs, I highly recommend Stillman, and especially their MeatBucks program--there really is no downside! They don't expire, you get even better prices than usual, and you get extra money on your card every time you add.

Erica Morin

2023-06

Someone recommended Stillman, when i called they told me to wait 2 month to process my 1 chicken (month of May). i called and they told me i need a certificate, okay got it- then was told they cant process my chicken because they can only do a min of 20 chickens... i wish i was told 2 months ago about that, so i didnt have to waste my time. -_-

Lone McCord

2020-05

Worcester, you have a treasure! The bottom line is our food is important. You are eating what your food ate. Support the farms that are not abusing and mishandling their animals. We all know that grass-fed equals healthier fats in our food. This is the only Worcester outlet that actually delivers This high Omega-3 fat profile food. If you care about your health, and you realize the value of non-factory farmed animals, you will save your pennies and invest your future health by buying this delicious meat. Studies are in. Grass-fed animals are the most efficient way to use the land. And animals that are not fed corn and soy don't have gastrointestinal problems. That means they don't fart as much. Save the planet! Buy grass-fed!

Tejas

2019-05

Stillman's has a great variety of meats, cheese, condiments, frozen food and a small selection of fresh produce. The steak is phenominal. The sausage selection is great. The chicken is delicious. We bought Marshall's Haute Sauce /serrano ginger lemongrass, I not only love this on roasted chicken, but put it over Cape berries and nectarines-so good! The owners and staff are super friendly. Plus the owners own everything from farm to store, so you can ask them anything you want to know. They make some of the sausage and deli meat so you can expect quality. It is a great place to pick up fresh quality food!

Anon Mouse

2022-05

Hardwick, MA. Look at Yelp and you'll get a more accurate picture. A business worth anything will honor a customer reservation. SQM doesn't have a clue how to track orders and even worse, there's no accountability. What you did manage to do is double-charge..$102.00 and $119.00- I just checked my account. $221.00 for one 15 lb. turkey?? Conveniently, no computer there. The staff person went from snarkily sniping, "I don't know, I just work here." to being so decidedly certain that I hadn't paid anything. Based on what exactly...your faulty memory? With no supporting documentation she then insisted that I had paid only a $60.00 deposit. Wrong.. try $102.00 on Oct. 15th. She then swiped my card for the FULL AMOUNT of... $119.00??? That price is for a bigger turkey. She didn't even deduct the $60.00 deposit she argued with me about. She shouldn't have charged anything at all... Try this at a bank. This is money; documentation is a must. Customer service was bordering on abusive. After all this, she acted as if I should be happy just to get a turkey at all. I drove an hour out of my way and was still charged $25.00 for delivery.. She's in for a rude awakening in life because no place I've worked in would tolerate attitude like that. If you advertise delivery only to reneg at the last minute, at least remove the $25.00 delivery fee. How can you expect us to sympathize with your staffing issues when you've given no thought or reparations to the customers whom you charged the $25.00? The ridiculous pricing for a turkey warrants white glove service- not this. Not that I expected it..but the basics would have been nice- not the haughty attitude I got upon my first attempt to ask a simple question. I shouldn't have to walk on eggshells. She wasn't just rude, she was mean and obviously accustomed to having people put up with it (I'm not that person.). The cavalier attitude as if we should just pay the extra $ was ridiculous. It's MONEY..you can't just wing it. Stop blaming the Pandemic. This was a refusal to keep a basic accounting plus refusal to accommodate (acting instead, as if we should accommodate you). Without basic accounting and order-tracking you can't run a business. Too many are taking advantage the Pandemic get away with what was once unthinkable. This Pandemic killed the last shred of personal responsibility. I drove an hour through bumble*&^% WMass off the 32, where pickup trucks tailgate you if you're "only" speeding 20 miles over the speed limit (always the same toxic demographic). I only ordered it because it was supposed to come with delivery. They waited until the last minute to inform me that no delivery was happening.. and I only found out because I called. After paying $102.00 online and having to drive out there- there should have been a turkey waiting there for me with my name on it and with NO issues. This is the last time I support a local farm in this area. People won't keep coming if you treat them like garbage and expect them to shut up and pay all this extra money we don't owe. For a $102.00 up-front so-called reservation (plus $119.00 more) we shouldn't be treated as if we're lucky to get a turkey. The owner gave herself a 5 star review. Sad. If you need to do that it's a bad sign. I have zero faith they'll adjust the charges. My bank will make it right if this place doesn't. By the way, a supermarket bag that costs $1 can hold a turkey. Bought in bulk, they cost even less. Your decision to present the turkeys in flimsy plastic bags that rip immediately showed poor judgment and symbolizes the disdainful and cavalier attitude you have toward your customers. It is you who should be grateful to have any customers at all. This was, hands down, the most horrible food-related customer service I've experienced. I normally get a turkey at the store; all the hype about not enough turkeys was just that... hype.

Kim Roach

2018-05

I absolutely love Stillman's and all of their gourmet meats. The staff is so helpful and always does the best to accommodate all of my requests. The butcher John makes the most amazing sausages I have ever had, and is always willing to whip up a batch of anything I request.

Vincent Fleury

2020-05

I end up having a pleasant chat everytime I'm here. I always feel welcome and I get the feeling everyone working here is happy. If you want high-quality, humane meat this is the best place I've ever been and it isn't close. Everytime I cook the food from here the family is impressed.

Fatima

2018-05

Stillman's has the very best tasso ham I have ever had...it's so good! Very sweet and fresh and always delicious. If you've never had Stillman's meats, I highly reccomend you do yourself a favor and get some now!

Brian Johnstone

2022-05

Bought a heritage breed turkey, 16 lbs. worst bird we have ever purchased. Was clearly bruised prior to processing and still sold at a premium price, turkey leg was broken, I finished plucking. Wanted more for my money

Jamie Chen

2021-05

Friendly and knowledgeable staff and store is well stocked with a variety of goods other than meat (crackers, sauces, cookies, bread, pasta... Etc). Meat is all raised by the owner and are very high quality

Andrea burnett

2019-05

Google:My favorite meat farm! I have been a loyal SQM shopper at the farmers' markets for years and have gotten to know the entire family and staff.... I purchase regularly and am always happy with everything I get.

Rudolf Pauls

2022-05

Just received an email from Stillman. Appears they have an additional phone number not listed anywhere on the website or Facebook page. But the person who contacted me seemed eager to help. I will update again as things progress.Quality work will definitely use them again

Victor Robidoux

2020-05

1st Question: $100 for a 10 pound bird ???2nd Question: How often does the Ware/local board of health inspect this place ?My personal take away: clean the area where the public enters and I'm thinking, this place is RIP OFF !!!Avoid at all costs.

Gary Carlson

2023-11

Stillman is a local business with fine products.

Collin Wilk

2023-05

The meats were flavored and delicious way better than any local meat shops

alexjenkins92

2022-05

It’s the only place in town I can find guanciale to make carbonara. The staff was friendly and it’s a cute place!

Kelsey Roth

2019-05

Great people and great local meat from their farm and other items from local vendors. Definitely check them out!

Brendan Michael

2019-05

Place is AMAZING! So happy to have access to that type of quality Meat, Fish and Cheese in the CITY!

Jason Sheldon

2022-05

Great local food for chefs and avid cooks alike. Highly recommend #localfarms #smallbuisness

S. M.

2021-05

Is this place permanently closed? I showed up at 12:45 on Sunday and it was closed & completely empty. Google has the hours listed as being open until 3pm on Sundays. Please update your info.

J K

2019-05

Outstanding in every possible way. This is what real food tastes like. No comparisons.