John Brown General and Butchery

I was really sad when JBGB's closed in Remington, but I recently learned that their original location - John Brown General and Butchery - is just a few minutes from my office! I stopped by last week for lunch and had a great experience. It's a general - a general store - so it has lots of great products (French mustards, chips, cheese, some fresh produce, eggs, spices, etc.) if you're cooking! It's also a butcher shop, and their products at the butcher counter looked great. I was there for a quick lunch to go though. They have a small menu of sandwiches (an Italian cold cut sandwich, a buffalo chicken sandwich, and a cheeseburger), and a special sandwiches that changes up! The special of the week this week was a Chicken Caesar Wrap, but normally isn't that exciting . But the staff at the register (where you order and pay for your sandwiches) recommended it, and I'm so glad I followed their lead. What a wrap - grilled wrap, lots of dark meat chicken, great Caesar dressing! The shop is really cute and has a large seating area in the back if you want to eat your sandwich in. I'll definitely be back for more shopping and lunches in the future!

Always a consistent and wonderful experience! The Natalie's lemonade is super good too if you get the chance to try it.

Oh man, as someone new to the world of beef, I was beyond excited to sink my teeth into a juicy, grass-fed cheeseburger. But you know what? My heart sank a little when I found out they didn't have any because their burger-making machine was out of service. Let me tell you about the silver lining, honey. The beautiful people at the counter came to the rescue and suggested I try their brisket and fries instead. And boy, oh boy, am I grateful they did! Whew chile, that brisket was a game-changer. It practically melted in my mouth and left me wanting more. I'll definitely be going back for seconds. The fries were fine as well. Now, onto the coffee and donut. I gave it a shot, and it hit the spot. The only downside was that they didn't have any heavy cream on hand. Lucky for me, I had the foresight to pack my own stash, just in case of coffee emergencies. The cherry donut, unfortunately didn't quite live up to my expectations. It was a little on the stale side, so I had no choice but to chuck it. On a positive note, the customer service was on point. They were friendly, attentive, and made sure I left with a smile on my face. And that, my friend, goes a long way!

We were nearby and having our taxes done, and since we were in the area and hungry, it was an opportunity to stop inIt is easy to find and parking was no problem .How they do things there is a bit different from the usual restaurants. As you enter, the deli is on the right, and they work with meats. The store portion is central to the room. And you order off the menu to the left of the door. When your order is ready, they call your name, and there you have it, all bagged up.I ordered that day's special, open faced roast beef that comes with a slice of bread on the bottom, a layer of fresh cut French fries, with some of the tenderest med rare roast beef (very well seasoned) ever then topped with some gravy. The gravy was not beef gravy! It was delicious, none the less. I would really like to have this on a plate instead of in the little brown box.My husband ordered the italian Cold Cut sandwich minus the Capicola, and he told the young lady who takes your order several times, no Capicola. Nothing hot. Well, they left it out and did not replace it with something else. They did leave in hot peppers.This was on focacia, which was very fresh. All in all, it was a wet sub from all the dressing.We ate in the back room where the Old Country Store decor continues, and it is set up with some tables and chairs. They have liquor and wines on shelves that you can buy. Have to admit, I have never heard of any of these brands.Everything seems to be pricy. When we finished, we went to the coffee shop, you order at the door, never to enter the room where the coffees were brewed. Instead, you take your coffee to the picnic table immediately in front, weather permitting. Or take it to your car.Now for the coffee, I had a small cup of regular coffee, I like it black. Honestly, I did not like it.it was just shy of $3.My husband got a mocha latte coffee, a large size for $6.He did not care for it either. Sorry, the coffees did not work out for us.

I've been driving by this place for years and was curious about what magic might be found inside. When I learned that my friend's local Apple Falls honey is available for purchase here, I made it a point to visit. What a charming little market with butcher cuts proudly on display and lots of local products and foods. The cashier was extremely enthusiastic and helpful. I asked about the coffee shop next door, and she told me I was welcome to grab coffee and pastries then return here to sit in the air conditioning. So kind. She showed me the Apple Falls honey and got excited talking about the honeycomb they sometimes sell here. Sounded delicious! Five-star service. I'll definitely be back to this place and try lunch, as the meats and selections looked amazing!

On a whim I checked out John Browns butcher shop after hiking and I was pleasantly surprised. There was an assortment of meats and other delicacies. I decided on the dry aged grounded beef to make burgers. I also shopped the market and scored some craft beers. Everything looked fresh aesthetically pleasing. High marks for the great customer service and unique curated experience.

I love the ambiance of this place, the small business feel and the personable people inside who are willing to answer questions. I wasn't impressed by the cut of meat I bought, but I would like to return and get some other cuts to see if it's better.

Great sandwiches that everyone should try. Drove by for many years without knowing what I was missing !

Great customer service and nice staff! The sloppy joe is amazing !!! Lunch choices are great as well.

This spot is a bit of a hike from us but we decided to drive out and try their lunch. To clarify, the kitchen for lunch closes at 2:30 although the butcher shop/market are open til 6.We got here around 2:15 and still a bit of traffic (their smaller lot was full). We ordered for pickup and it was seamless. Had to try the Cheeseburger given positive reviews "one of the top Bmore burgers billing." We got the Double and patties were cooked closer to medium. House ground beef was tasty with the Mac sauce giving it a slight kick. Something was a bit salty for me and couldn't make out if it was the beef or sauce. Burger looked small at first but 8 oz for the double is substantial. The Nashville Hot Chicken (Buffalo) was tender with a just right crispy crust. Had a subtle spicy flavor.French Fries we're sold out-appears this happens often on the later side of lunch so we'll have to get here sooner next time.They had a nice picnic area (backyard) in the back with mature tree cover as well some outside seating in the front next to the coffee shop. The meat market was impressive. (Dry Aged Steak also!) Steaks looked amazing and Wagyu Hot Dogs?! Saw Curry Ketchup in the market area that had a good selection of condiments and dressings. They also have house cured Deli Meats (Mortadella, Gourmet Salami, Chorizo to name a few)Service was friendly and engaging from walk-in to exit. & yes the Burger was one of the best I've had in this area. A butcher that happens to serve lunch (with weekly specials) and has a small Coffee shop. Will be back!