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The Farmers Rail
1572 N Cleveland Massillon Rd, Akron, OH 44333, United States
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Ka
Review №1

What a blessing it is to have this gem just a stones throw from our house! The meat is the BEST weve had (and weve shopped local Cleve/Akron markets for years). We also eat lots of Faroe Island salmon and these prices are the best weve found. Staff is always friendly and the owners are often on premise. Convenient items to pick up instead of running to the big grocery stores, although some items are priced a bit higher. In our minds, its all about the meat and fish and theirs is the best!

An
Review №2

Every town across the US should have a place like this. Rustic/beautiful location and building which makes this place feel cozy and local. Its not just a pretty shop though, High High high quality meats including top grade Wagu, Dry Aged charcuterie and steaks, and amazing cheese as well. Just go visit. its a must.

Ch
Review №3

Everything they sell is fantastic. However, its the most disorganized experience of any store. There is no system or process to follow and its mass confusion every time I am in there. Sometimes, one person helps you get everything, sometimes you need a different person from each case. I dont get it. No one knows whos being helped and whos waiting. Some type of numbering system and one person helping you for your entire order would probably help more than what they got going on now. But the meat is great. Best meat around.

ro
Review №4

Very disappointed in the selection of food. I still recommend Dumas for steaks, chops, and sausage. The farmers rail advertised soups and sandwiches,....none were made. Fruit was bruised and rotten. I suggest for fruit Kreigors or Cornerstone . Presslers Meats is a great choice too for meat and chops.

Ji
Review №5

Old school butcher shop and deli. The feel when you walk in this place is amazing! Even though it’s brand new, you feel like you are walking into a old butcher shop from 100 years ago. Locally raised meats from Brunty Farms and amazing deli meats!

Li
Review №6

Just how delicious food was ment to be!!I cannot say enough..great little place, I predict a great future, please, never change your farming ethics! It truly showes!

Li
Review №7

Yeah I do love this place!! Everything is always fresh and delish PS you get what you pay for

Pa
Review №8

Good choices of fresh meat and seafood. Interesting blend of frozen meats. Jalapeño and cheddar bratwurst for dinner tonight

Ke
Review №9

Been her three times now, best meats I’ve seen for the prices. Top notch. Grabbed some Picanha yesterday, Sous vide them, they where the best steak I’ve ever had. Quality!!

Je
Review №10

I bought chicken and bacon from the owners when it was on their property. Hands down the best bacon I’ve ever had. I recently bought a beef tenderloin roast and it was honestly the best beef tenderloin I’ve ever had. I don’t eat beef normally. I had never prepared one before. I reverse seared this one and my family raved for hours that this was their favorite thing I’ve ever cooked!

Jo
Review №11

Excellent selection of unique items that arent generally found in Ohio such as grouper and stone crab claws. Also have enhancements like truffle butters and spices.

Je
Review №12

Stopped in on Saturday to get lamb for Easter dinner. The cut we wanted wasnt available so the person working recommended the saddle of lamb, which the Rail had already seasoned and stuffed. I dont usually go for a cut of meat already seasoned and prepped, but wow! They really had the perfect flavors (rosemary and orange zest) and the saddle was an excellent cut. Thank you for the great suggestion! You all do an amazing business. Love having this gem in my neighborhood.

Je
Review №13

Great food and fair prices..only issue was being told a ribeye and a porterhouse are basically the same steak

Ra
Review №14

Always great. Great service Great selection.

Ju
Review №15

I just placed my first order from The Farmers Rail, and I have found my new favorite place to buy meat! Great quality and variety.

Du
Review №16

Product is SPOT ONLocation is easy to navigatePrice point is properAnd the folks are greatA+

Yv
Review №17

We adore this place and are so grateful to have it near our home. All their fare is phenomenal, local, and fresh. Feel good food indeed!

Du
Review №18

The family and I wanted a nice dinner stopped in for some fish. Ended up with some really nice grouper (to do on the smoker) and stuffed rabbit for surf and turf. The rabbit was recommended by the staff and the staff was all very kind. I had my father in law with me from out of town and he loved the experience. And the cuts were perfect !!

An
Review №19

Great meats, cheeses, in-season vegetables, along with a variety of other surprises each time I am in. Staff is always very friendly. Consistently we remark on how delicious the meat from here is after we prepare it. One tip---meat items (including brats) only stay fresh for 1-2 days after purchase unless you freeze them. Might be obvious, but I assumed things would last longer, glad I asked before making them! :)

Da
Review №20

We stopped in on a Sunday afternoon and boy were we surprised! I thought it was just a meat market, but they have so much more!We bought some bone-in pork chops that were about an inch thick. We tried a couple of different cheeses and bought a very mild, milky-white cheddar and some pepperoni. They were delicious on crackers. We also picked up an Ohio honey goat cheese spread which was also great.We grilled the pork chops while were were enjoying the cheeses and everything for our Sunday night dinner was delicious.If youre not sure what you want for dinner on a Sunday night - stop in and talk to the nice people behind the counter. Theyll have some great suggestions for some amazing food!

d
Review №21

Great quality and great stafg

Da
Review №22

1st. visit. All went well. Will probably go back

No
Review №23

Pretty well organized. Staff very polite and helpful.

Ve
Review №24

The service was fast, courteous and even with the COVID restrictions the wait was short. The Cod filets I brought were very delicious and fresh! I baked it in a mixture of the stores fish seasoning mixed with butter and rubbed it on both filets and baked them at 400 for 20 minutes. Flaky and flavorable. I cannot wait to taste the T-Bones.

To
Review №25

Hands down the best brisket I ever had well worth the little extra cost

Te
Review №26

Excellent shop for high quality meats and seafood. Friendly and helpful service.

Ch
Review №27

Great Market, Butcher and charcuterie! Definitely want to shop there!

Jo
Review №28

Holy cr@p! This place is awesome! I stopped in on a whim, I ended up leaving with a whole bunch of delicious meats and cheese. This is a great store! The staff was extremely helpful and friendly. This is my new go to for meat, and I live in Cleveland so its worth the drive. Great job!!

S
Review №29

This place is great! A unique little place and a must stop. Great selection of meats, cheeses and other locally made goodies!!

De
Review №30

Friendly staff, great meat and seafood

St
Review №31

Very friendly folks, had exactly what I was looking for & more! Top quality meats for my philly cheesesteak sandwiches, burgers and sausage links

NO
Review №32

Best specialty market and butcher shop in the area! Amazing selection of locally sourced foods and incredible customer service. We highly recommend!!

Sy
Review №33

Excellent quality meat and seafood - so much better than buying at the grocery store! They also have a great bread selection and other specialty items that are amazing. Love this place!

Th
Review №34

Nothing makes my tummy feel better than locally sourced food from friendly people. I have buying poultry from brunty farms for years at the countryside farmers market and now it is all available 6 days a week. Brilliant!Try the Italian chicken bratwurst.Another thing I noticed, I was pulling out of the parking lot 5 minutes after closing time and a pickup pulled up. The employee stayed open for one last shopper. Nice.

De
Review №35

Fantastic place. Thanks for your great service!

Ro
Review №36

Got me a beautiful piece of pork belly, and got me everything I needed.

Lo
Review №37

The quality of their meat and seafood is outstanding. They also have a good selection of other local made products. Great locally owned butcher!

Co
Review №38

Excellent pasture-raised meats and a small variety of dairy, bakery and other fare (including fresh organic produce during the summer.) Very courteous, friendly staff. A little pricey, but worth it for healthy, high quality food. The Bruntys have a great butcher shop that I visit regularly.

Ch
Review №39

Visited The Farmers Rail for the first time today....what a great experience! This business truly is a local gem. The shop was incredibly clean and vibrant. All of the employees were extremely friendly, knowledgeable & helpful. The meat & cheese selection is excellent and there are also some great options for people like me with dietary restrictions or for those who simply choose to eat as clean as possible. Kudos to the entire team and thank you for the great experience!

Ko
Review №40

Fresh meat and seafood!

Ni
Review №41

From the moment you walk in the store, the quality and attention to detail is everywhere. Awesome service and fair prices. Love this place!

Dr
Review №42

If you complain about the quality from this place its probably just your cooking and thankfully you can change that.

Er
Review №43

Awesome local butcher.

Ch
Review №44

Excellent steaks!!

St
Review №45

Best butcher shop in NEO!

De
Review №46

Ill pay more for quality any day!!!

Je
Review №47

Love this place - find any reason to head that way from Medina. Always try some new seafood, and pick up meats, cheeses, and other snacks for the weekend. Helpful staff.

Jo
Review №48

My first time there. Im glad I decided to go. A pleasing experience.

Ke
Review №49

Great product selection and friendly staff. Cool looking building inside and out.

jo
Review №50

Great spot!

Al
Review №51

Great selection and friendly, attentive staff. Somewhat pricey but youre paying for quality. Absolutely love the prime ribeye steaks and already planning our next trip for tri-tip. The family loves their beef sticks, too.

T
Review №52

Superb quality. Staff is friendly and helpful.

Co
Review №53

Great selection and staff. Really nice seafood!

Ab
Review №54

The best meat market. Greatest quality food. Highly recommend.

He
Review №55

Great place! This was our first visit and will become a staple for my weekly shopping!

Ed
Review №56

Wow! What a wonderful place. Met the owners and they were so helpful. They have great meats. I will be back.

Ak
Review №57

Sustainable, grass-fed, pasture raised butcher. And its local!

Lu
Review №58

Really cool place, good food.

Na
Review №59

Great selection of good meats. If you are in the park and need a simple lunch to have in the park this would be a good place to get one.

An
Review №60

Awesome local market with a great selection of meats! Very friendly and helpful staff! And the food is AMAZING!!!!! my new favorite!

ke
Review №61

A welcome addition to an area not conveniently served by other grocers. Beautiful displays of wide-ranging meats, poultry and fish and everything to prepare and serve fine meals.

St
Review №62

First time there but definitely not our last. Nice blend of old butcher shop and new artisanal styles.

Mi
Review №63

Plenty of options of cuts!

Ti
Review №64

Great meats and awesome setup! Everything I’ve had so far is delicious and I love all of the other local selections in the store!

Br
Review №65

A nice selection of reasonably priced meats. Im told theres a butcher on site.I was happy to see short rib sliced to make kalbi. Maybe some sliced ribeye for bulgolgi, too? Please?The small selection of seafood looks top notch, but is also pricey. The same is true of brats.I saw that they age on site, including a full pork haunch. Southern style pork would be awesome.They supplement with a handful of nice, but slightly overpriced artisanal cheeses, produce, and other niceties. These items are handy if you want to one stop shop, though youd find more selection and better prices nearby.

Ev
Review №66

Wonderful place to go....delicious meats and excellent quality. Staff very helpful and knowledgeable.

Jo
Review №67

A little pricy but they have some really cool stuff.

ca
Review №68

Great choice of locally sourced meats. Great homemade sausages. Fantastic service.

Ry
Review №69

The quality, selection, and service in the few times weve stopped in since theyve opened have been top notch. Definitely worth stopping in for a great selection of quality meat, cheese, seafood, and snacks.

Ka
Review №70

I’m unable to comment about the quality of their meat, as I haven’t been able to purchase any. They really need something to manage the line/crowd. I kept trying to say I was next but they kept helping other customers. Someone finally asked what I wanted, then told me to wait because she needed to do something. Rather than the next clerk helping me, she helped someone else. I eventually gave up and left.Addendum in response to Owner:Thank you for your reply. Please see DeVitis, Krieger, Heinens or any other busy butcher/deli for ideas how to handle busy times. (Ticket system, queue rope, etc.) The fact you had to check the security camera to confirm my story makes it even worse because it means that the worker who asked what Id like then stopped to work on something else didnt care enough about a customer to follow-up with her coworkers to make sure I was taken care of, or even notice when I left unassisted. It also means that you lost more than one customer on Saturday because I was in a little after 10:30, the person who walked out unassisted between 11:30-12 wasnt me.

Iv
Review №71

This place is awesome! Quality meat and seafood, and the staff is very helpful.

Ju
Review №72

Exactly what Bath needed. We have been purchasing meat and fish for dinner as often as we can. Really enjoying the fresh food and friendly staff.

Mi
Review №73

Awesome, the employees are great! Prices spot on and the butchers are awesome.

Sa
Review №74

Its a beautiful store! Glad to see The Flower Hutch put to good use.

Jo
Review №75

Awesome butcher shop, some of the best meats and charcutterie Ive found. Plus you can order in hard to find things like pork liver, and pigs head.

Sh
Review №76

Super friendly people, great selection, and incredibly clean. What a great addition to the area!!!

Aa
Review №77

Love this place! Friendly staff and a great selection of local products.

Da
Review №78

Awesome food and accessories one of the best meat markets Ive ever too

Ea
Review №79

A wonderful place for meats, cheeses, breads and friendly faces!

Ky
Review №80

Very friendly staff, super helpful, and beautiful store. Selection is great

Be
Review №81

Great selection! Helpful and friendly staff

Ph
Review №82

Loved every piece of meat ive bought

Jo
Review №83

Great service!.. they have just about any type of meat you could want.

Da
Review №84

Fantastic place! Great service and quality!

Er
Review №85

Awesome selection of seafood, meats, poultry, and more. Great place.

St
Review №86

The go to place to buy pasture raised meat! owners are hands on

to
Review №87

Top Notch, excellent store presentaion and products!

Ga
Review №88

Excellent meats, seafood, cheeses, & locally produced products

An
Review №89

Really good selection of fresh meats.

Jo
Review №90

Excellent selections

Da
Review №91

Dedicated to their craft, and served with a smile.

Je
Review №92

Try to go at an off-peak time.

Me
Review №93

Love,Love ,Love

Do
Review №94

Great people

Ju
Review №95

Its a friend of mine family member business

de
Review №96

Great service, great products!!!

Ba
Review №97

Awesome place!

Su
Review №98

Can’t miss butcher shop

Ja
Review №99

Great Steaks and Service

Sa
Review №100

Literally the best...

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4.9 Rating
  • Address:1572 N Cleveland Massillon Rd, Akron, OH 44333, United States
  • Site:http://www.thefarmersrail.com/
  • Phone:+1 330-576-3333
Categories
  • Butcher shop
Working hours
  • Monday:10AM–6PM
  • Tuesday:9AM–6PM
  • Wednesday:10AM–5PM
  • Thursday:10AM–6PM
  • Friday:10AM–6PM
  • Saturday:10AM–6PM
  • Sunday:10AM–6PM
Service options
  • Curbside pickup:Yes
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • In-store shopping:Yes
Health & safety
  • Mask required:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot:Yes
Amenities
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • Checks:Yes
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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