Shields Meat Market — Local services in Decatur

One of the employees of the market was very rude condescending to me when I informed him that their delivery truck was blocking traffic in the parking lot. The truck could have parked in other areas of the parking lot and not blocked traffic. I was very surprised at his rudeness and his lack of concern that some of his customers were being put in possible dangerous positions trying to maneuver their cars in the small parking lot. I told him he was being rude and that I would never patronize his business and he said he didn't care about my money or me. There are quite a few meat markets in the city that are much better than Shield’s and I recommend you shop...

I was looking for a meal for 10 on a budget, but nice. After exhausting my efforts into the local restaurants, I walked in here. Diamond, I believe he's the owner, helped me with creating a meal perfect for our group, mostly women. Serving portion was large. Everything was packaged for easy pickup. He even had a large organic salad that he probably bought at Publix with other veggies to go in it. I told him we would have our own salad bowl so this was perfect. Totally met our budget needs and we were all happy. Can't believe I never knew this place could create a catered meal (for pickup). Wish I had known this when the kids were young and time was even...

Asked my partner to go out and get short ribs for a Sunday night dinner. What he brought back where huge pieces unsuitable for serving and not even trimmed of fat even though he told the butcher what he needed them for. The Butcher gave them back to my partner all neatly wrapped and the mess wasn't discovered until he brought them home. By the time he got home they were closed and there was no way we could cut through the bones, trim the fat and prepare these for Sunday night dinner. This is the last time we will go there for anything, the staff is rude indifferent and...