Meat Spot

I was in area . Yelps reviews look years old but were positive. I was starting for a safe option ham and cheese sub then she mentioned chicken parm special ... So chicken parm ... I saw her take a cold cutlet from deli case , put in microwave, then , chopped up in cubes , put 3 small slices provolone on a 7-8 sub roll then stack the chicken parm cubes and spoon added some microwaved tomato sauce... at this point I felt a mistake venturing for this. Now to evaluate, sub roll was small to medium elsewhere, but roll was fresh and tasted homemade with nice chew...Cubed chicken parm was cold, placed on cold cheese that wasn't melted... chicken parm had decent flavor but a patty shape better than cubed... the tomato mixture was surprisingly good with real tomato pieces and sauce... I suggest a toaster oven vs the microwave...Sub set me back 12 bucks... steep for size... if it was hold with melting cheese oozing all other my cubed parm, a garlic oil , an oregano shake on roll or pesto, parsley or something...I'm would not go back unless I order an Italian or ham and Swiss . Was a 10 bucks sub size I prefer a nice hot toasted chicken or veal parm dripping in melted provolone or Italian 4 cheeses of Parmesan cheese, mozzarella, Asiago, provolone with a garlic hit and hot meat, sauce...parking was difficult and parking in Verizon lot with sign that said lot is security camera monitored, and if you walk out of lot you will be towed...His steaks looked fresh , so locals must like his meats

My relationship with Idris at the Meat Spot was born out of friendly banter about food and a need to become friends with a reputable butcher. It is not the lack of familiarity with butchery (which I have a lot of experience with) but the better access to higher quality meats and very specific cuts. This we spoke of, this we laughed about, and a simple friendship started.He is a *very* nice individual and truly genuine to all his customers as far as I've observed each time I visit. He learns each one and responds in a unique way to them. With me, it came down to the meats. First time, I simply told him that I wanted to grill chicken and wanted to taste his take on it. He grabbed a pack of chicken leg quarters from the display case and said he'd be right back. About 5 minutes later, I received 6 massive butterflied legs exposing bone and seasoned heavily to be ready for the grill in an hour. He pulled up one of his house cured sausages to go together with the chicken. His smile in the moment sold it. Hours later, I'll just say that his take on it all was worth the visit and more after.I'm a fan and I really like the ability to order specialty cuts if I called first. I like that I can walk in and ask for something not in the display box that if he has the ingredient, would churn out in an instant (ask for really lean ground lamb and he did that on the spot). I like that he remembers people and treats them in a genuine manner every time. I love that everything is fresh and that the prices are really reasonable.And I like more than anything else the words, "my friend, where have you been? I was worried."Idris, thank you for being that butcher I needed in my life. Cheers!

Perfect in every way! Price,product and service! Delicious food that stays consistent!Clean shop that prides in service!

This place offers exceptional sandwiches and crafts an exquisite baklava too. I highly recommend visiting--you won't be disappointed. Additionally, the staff here are incredibly welcoming and friendly.

This place has been on my list for quite a while.The bread is really fresh, which adds to the overall experience of the sandwich. They have Boars Head deli meats which automatically means the quality is top notch. I ordered a Roast Beef sandwich with cheddar, lettuce, tomato, mustard and mayo. It was really delicious.I did also order a Greek salad wrap to save for later. It wasn't as good as the roast beef, and it didn't help that I didn't eat it right away.They have alot of other niche products like an Italian deli from where I grew up in NY. The have a good selection of random beverages too, plus some premade salads to go with your sandwich. Various sodas and some European chocolates make me their candy section.The list of specialty sandwiches is pretty varied. You can do Italian cold cuts, turkey, veggie wraps, etc. They have all the condiments you could want and a variety of things like olives and peppers to add some more flavor to the sandwich.There is no seating so you're going to be getting the sandwich to go. I don't know many other spots in Watertown for a good Italian deli sandwich. My go to is Marty's in Newton, but after finding this place, I know have two options.

The best of the best in town freshest meat ever . Amazing service. Must try Chi Kofta

Grabbed a sandwich. Really friendly owner & staff but the vegetables didn't seem very fresh. Boar's Head-brand meats as other reviews have noted, so that's a plus.

We ordered the pastrami & cheese sandwiches. The rolls were freshly baked and the meat freshly slice. Surprisingly good size sandwich and worth the price $10.95! Would've been nice to have lettuce & tomatoes, but I guess we could've asked for the extras. Great that they open early morning.

Thank you Idris and the Meat Spot. My Lebanese feast was complete with the beautiful racks of lamb you provided for my dinner! My family couldn't stop raving about about the Lamb! Thank you!

Maybe learn your own menu before creating one? Tried ordering the "meat spot panini" as labeled on the menu and whoever I talked to on the phone tried to act like I was an idiot or something.