Rhode Island Beef & Veal Inc

Category:	Butcher Shop
Address:	60 Armento St, Johnston, RI 02919, USA
Phone:	+1 401-232-7220
Site:	rhodeislandbeef.com
Rating:	3.6
Working:	7AM–1PM 7AM–5PM 7AM–5PM 7AM–5PM 7AM–5PM 7AM–5PM Closed

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Ellie Sharpe

This was by far the most disgusting, repulsive, vomit-inducing establishment I have ever set foot in. I have seriously considered calling the USDA to report this business for non-compliance with their butcher shop. The smell of dead, rotting animals when I walked in immediately made me want to throw up. We had ordered a pig for a pig roast -- granted, I know they have to kill it, gut it, etc, which is not pretty! -- but there was far too much dealt with in an unclean way (and exposed to the customer!)... such as: blood/general slime on the doors, rodent disposal bins in the corners, flies everywhere, a dog licking the guys hand as he came out of the butcher room... then watching him NOT wash his hands, type on his computer, and go back into the butcher room. All without gloves / hand washing. It was absolutely vile. Did I mention the smell?? I had to breathe through my mouth the entire time to stay there.

Furthermore the staff hardly spoke English besides the one guy that helped us. Thankfully I had my boyfriend with me otherwise I - a small 24 yr old blond girl - would have felt seriously uncomfortable in this setting. On top of that there were quite a few people there who looked under 18 working in the butcher room.

I will never go back to this heinous place, and hope that this review serves as an appropriate warning to anyone looking to purchase meet from them. The pig tasted good but it was not worth the risk of getting it from such a disgusting place.

James Burrill

I first went to talk to the owner about wholesale for a small business.RI Dressed Beef was recommended to me. It is 110% the best!!!!!!!! I have raised every breed of livestock so I make myself a good judge after 49 years in the animal business. We tried the rib eyes.......EXCELLENT. We bought 80/20 hamburg that looked like 95/5 but cooked up and tasted EXCELLENT. Then we decided on pork chops.......ABSOLUTELY EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!! Each time I go back, the quality stays the same. The staff is EXCELLENT and have been very knowledgeable when I ask questions.They know what they are doing and I dont buy elsewhere.Why would I? 10 Star Rate.

Mindie Campbell

Ive been getting by Beef, Veal and Whole Hogs from RI Beef and Veal for Years. Their prices are awesome, the quality is top notch. Regarding the smell...it does smell but that is what you get when Livestock is that fresh on the premises...it is the smell of fresh blood. The USDA is there on a daily basis doing quality inspections.

Meyghan Cepeda

The cries of the calf screaming was tear jerking. The bull they have in the back is kept in a little area waiting for his death.The bull is such a biy animal and here he is in a little pen, hearing animals die and smelling there blood. The smell is repulsing and the place is just disgusting. It reeks of death, theres no denying that.

Ted Sherman

Ive got to agree with Ellie..nasty stink from the time you pull into the parking lot, inside everything was grimy looking...freezers were packed with freezer burnt food,puddles of chicken juice coagulation in the display cases..definitely a one and done experience

Kimberly Badia

Quality meats, great customer service , and overall great price . The staff are always very kind and help you with your meat selection.They sell quality meat and a fair price ,i would recommend to any one!

Michelle StPierre

Great selection of local, grass fed products. Awesome prices as well as friendly and helpful staff. Will definitely be making the trip from MA every time I need to stock up my freezer!

Eric Fisher

By far the best ground beef Ive even got! I make the trip from MA to stock up. This place is great, not much for looks but the products are amazing!

Eric Holdsworth

the reviews are all vegan morons who dont have a clue on how to eat just throw some vinager and oil on your front lawn and eat away morons

cathy giguere

Great meat great price. Plus free stuff.

Eno Umoren

Awesome. Great price. Fresh products.

A Private User

Baby killers

Miss Marshall

Disgusting