Tyson Bros., Inc. Wholesale & Retail Center — Local services in Gastonia

I've passed this place at least a hundred times and have always meant to stop. I finally had a chance to do so on a Saturday. I don't know if that was the reason for low stock, or if it was the recent shortages, but there wasn't a lot here. Smaller retail area than I expected. Some prices were much higher than the grocery store. A few items were good (some fish, sausage, pork loin), but others would be better purchased elsewhere. They had a small section of non-mear items, but again, you can do better elsewhere (and that is obviously a small volume issue). Staff were not the friendliest but were quick at checkout. Overall, it was a place I'm glad I finally had a chance to visit but I won't...

VERY pleasantly surprised!

Unassuming and industrial on the outside, and inside it's paradise for the budget- and quality-minded buyer!

I picked up a GORGEOUS beef tenderloin for about $90 and turned it into almost two weeks' worth of restaurant-level filet mignon, tournedos, beef tips, and stew meat.

Also got a London Broil that turned out amazing after 12 hours in a slow cooker. Plus, eight nights' worth of fresh chicken tenderloins for $15. You simply can't get this kind of pricing at the grocery store!

If you're willing to roll up your sleeves and process your own meat, this place is a gold mine. The people were extremely friendly and welcoming, and I plan on being a regular there...

Great prices. I come once every month to buy the spicy chicken wings, corn on the cob and a pack of hamburger and sometimes the spicy chicken patties. The people who work there are very friendly and they actually let you shop without looking at you all strange. In and out shopping experience. My mother came down here from NY last month and I told her about this place and she went there and racked up on wings and hush puppies and put them in a cooler to go back with her. She loves the spicy wings in...