I won’t go back. The place simply looks dirty, and a very long plastic tablecloth has been cut and haphazardly taped across the bottom 2 feet of of the very long display cooler. Judging by the rusted front of the shorter cooler, that uneven curtain looks better than what’s underneath. Prices are high. Bought corned beef (stupidly!) without looking at the cut side of the piece. The meat was quite literally gray and at least 1/3 fat. I actually threw it away without even tasting it. Bought homemade wieners (actually just hunks of coarse-grind sausage cut apart at uneven lengths — I had to ask because I didn’t recognize them as hot dogs). The casings turned to leather during cooking and the interior had no flavor. Homemade pork sausage was just OK and very fatty. Although the staff was friendly, the whole vibe of the place is, “We really don’t care what you think.” Steaks and roasts looked good but, like the hams (nearly $5/pound, 3 days before Easter), too pricey. I expected an upgrade from grocery stores, but it didn’t happen with either “homemade” food quality or the appearance of hygiene. So disappointing.
I really only wanna give 2.5 stars. I loved their selection and accommodation, but in March they sold me top round at 8$ per lb. Now theyre telling me its 25$ a lb. Go to livingstons, they have high reviews and my coworker reccommends them. Top round is 5$ per lb.
I drove all the way down from Erie for the sole purpose of purchasing steaks from Malady's. I walked in and the entire meat case was empty, short of a bit of pork, some ground beef, and 2 of the worst looking delmonicos I have ever seen. I asked where the rest of the steaks were and was told they didn't have anything, but if I wanted to wait around or come back later, they would be getting a truck in sometime in the afternoon. I DROVE FROM ERIE WITH NO OTHER PURPOSE THAN TO GO THERE AND BUY STEAK. NO I'M NOT WAITING AROUND OR COMING BACK LATER. Between the gas and the 40 minute drive each way, this experience was enough to make me never buy anything from them again.
Occasionally get sirloin steak in their dry marinade to cook over a wood campfire. Only a side salad is needed for this to be a meal fit for royalty. I have many other of their meats, and have never been disappointed. I highly recommend them.
Absolutely our go-to place for beef, pork, chicken and roll butter! We are consistently pleased with the quality, even going so far as to purchase a 1/4 cow from them. Generally more expensive (as you would expect) than Wal-Mart, the difference in quality is unbelievable. We get our turkey(s) there for Thanksgiving as well - again, we're not getting a 49-cents-a-pound deal, but the birds are excellent.
If you've had a bad experience, I not only recommend you try again, but explain your experience to Robin or Bill. I think you'll find they will take good care of you.