Thwaites Market

Related:	six star market
Category:	Bakery
Address:	36 Railroad St, Methuen, MA 01844, USA
Phone:	+1 978-683-2429
Site:	thwaitesmarket.com
Rating:	4.8
Working:	8AM–5:30PM 8AM–5:30PM 8AM–12PM 8AM–5:30PM 8AM–5:30PM 8AM–5:30PM Closed

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J.P. Arsenault

Thwaites was there when my parents brought me home from Bon Secour Hospital, and my parents went shopping there all the time, in fact, they lived right across the street, when they first got married, (according to my parents, who told us,and we remembered, almost everytime we drove by Thwaites, on our way to Kealey Farms in Salem,NH) My Grandfather would make "Gorton" with the pork butt my parents would pick up at Thwaites. We would spread cold pate-like "Gorton"(A French Canadian Specialty) on cut slices of the Italian "sticks" (Italian version of a baguette) from "Tripoli"Bakery wed pick up every Sunday after mass, (So Good!!) Wed have "Gorton" in our school lunchboxes! Theyd also buy their meats, ie; pork chops, hamburger (ground chuck), Roasts,Beef Stew Meat etc.,there, even though my Dad worked for "A&P" Markets for 30 years, and could have picked up these at work! Im sure they liked the idea of a Butcher Shop right on the corner.....An Old Fashioned Market, where you can buy quality foods for the family, and not have to deal with fluctuating prices of the big Supermarkets.... The Cost of living wasnt as high then as it is today, and you also got "More Bang for your Buck!!"My Grandfather would also make "Minced Meat"Pies(another French Canadian specialty) with the meat from (you guessed It!)Thwaites ! Even when they moved from the apartment across from Thwaites, and moved to Washington Street@Broadway Ave in Lawrence, my Ma & Dad would still shop there.....I guess, they were convinced, that they were the Best! Dont get me wrong,wed shop at "A&P","Demoulas(Market Basket),"Purity Supreme", "Kealey Farms" and others that were still in business at that time..... Looks like Thwaites out lasted at least a few of the these, at least in my old neighborhood...... In Loving Remembrance of my Ma, Dad, Nana, & "Bampie".Their all gone now,but my memories of them, and my sister and I,and our years growing up together, live on forever..... Ill see them all again in Paradise, Joey

A Private User

If I could give 8 Stars I would! ------ I finally got to try those English Pot Pies today from Thwaites Market! They are an old-fashion butcher shop just off of Route 28 in Methuen. Pretty easy to get too. PRONOUNCED: THA WAITS...... I tried both the pork pie and the chicken pies…. I asked the owner what was the most favorite and he recommended those two. REALLY-REALLY GOOD!!!.... BEST pot pie I ever had! Not too expensive: $2.39 each and full of meat…. GREAT CRUST! Limited groceries though well-stocked with what they were offering. All their meats and homemade sausage looked cut to perfection.... I cannot wait to go back and try their sausages and meats... especially their Beef Steaks. Also tried their Home Made Shortbread cookies…. Yum! EXTREMELY helpful Staff!!! Well worth the trip in from Haverhill.

Simon R

Mecca for expat Brits, according to the staff in this neigbourhood grocery which has a huge range of English meat pies (pork, steak and kidney, lamb) plus some more local flavors such as kielbasa. Pies can be bought hot or frozen, and theyll be happy to take your order if you call ahead, as they often sell out at weekend. Theres also a good butcher with home-made English style bangers.

Zan Hecht

Small market with lots of French-Canadian specialities. I love their homemade sausage, dozens of varieties of miniature meat and savory pies, and gorton. They have a small selection of brand-name food as well, but the real attraction is the stuff behind the butcher/deli counter at the back of the store.

Mark D

This place is outstanding! Their chicken pot pie is amazing, on second thought all their pies are amazing. The sausage is also fantastic. My family has been going to this store since the 1930s and my dad has great memories of when he was young and his dad would bring home pies from here.

Todd Morin

Traveled from Worcester after seeing on the Phantom Gourmet and all we can say is its worth the drive. They pack a ton of flavor into each little pie. We will definitely be making the trip back soon .

Cloud Strifer

Una bodega familiar muy peculiar, pie de diferentes clases y muy ricos :)

Brian Lavin

Family owned business takes us back to when the United States was great. Hard working americans putting out a product to be proud of. I go every chance I have.

Richard Brown

I love this place. Great selection of home made pies and fantastic sausages. They also do a pretty good Scotch Egg, well worth picking a few up!

A Private User

Real old fashioned butcher shop, freshest most delicious meats and sausages ever. Great ground beef also.

robin A.

Been coming here since I was carried in the door ! The best authentic food.. oh my my the pork pies!!!

Thomas Brady

I am a long time lover of Thwaites meat pies. If available, dont miss out on the corned beef hash.

Skyfire Jay

Too good for mere words. Their meat pies are off the charts, and their sausage is second to none.

A Private User

Yummy pies....great people...clean...and always coming back for more a plus for great service