Cliff's Quality Meats — Local services in Essex

We've been getting our hamburger meat from Cliff's for over 30 years. Cliff and his staff are old-fashioned style butchers who know their way around any cut you throw at them. Their clients range from high-end restaurants to local folks like us who just want fresh, tasty hamburger that has some actual flavor. The store is also famous for their sandwiches and you can get your chips and soda right there. They have some side salads in the deli and they carry a variety of specialty foods and sauces for your meats. They have a wheelchair accessible entrance and can be convenient for a quick one or two item run, depending on the season. You can place your order over the phone and that’s a good idea during the holidays when customer orders for roasts and turkeys ramp up. Service is “New England-ish”, so don’t expect a lot of small talk. But if you have a question about meat and want a bit of an education, they’ll be happy to answer your questions. They’re closed on Sundays and Tuesdays so plan ahead. It’s a great local business to support and they’ve given a lot back to the community...

If you're looking for great quality meats, this is the place to go. They will custom cut for you. And they do special orders for things like Christmas & Thanksgiving. They also smoke their own stuff. Everything from bacon to kielbasa to seafood. They're the only place I know that has smoked shrimp & scallops. They have marinated meats as well. The thai chili chicken breast is one of my personal favorites. The apple cinnamon pork chops are as well.

Looking for a sandwich? They make those as well. Lunchtime during the week they have hot meat sandwiches. Roast beef, turkey, pork loin, it all depends.

When it comes to the register it is a bit on the pricey side, but you definitely get what you pay for. For 2 marinated pork chops you'd be looking...

Ive known this family since the early 1950s. The reason this owner and staff are so knowledgeable is because this is a 2nd generation run business. The first generation studied for Years under a butcher in Old Lyme back in the 70s. That teacher was arguably the best butcher in the area at the time. His prodigy, Cliff of Cliffs Meats, followed suit with Excellence in cutting, preparing, cleanliness and people skills to become the best butcher in his time. Now you are served by a family that learned from Cliff the craft and the dedication that comes with family business pride. Thanks to this family for carrying on that tradition, and Congratulations customers on your very...