Big sandwiches and broad meat selection in Surry

What the public feedback says

Meats Of Virginia Butcher Shop & DELI, formerly Edwards Ham Shop, is part butcher counter, part market and part casual sandwich stop. Its 4.9 Google rating from 3376 reviews points to unusually strong customer satisfaction. Across the sample feedback, diners repeatedly praise three things: the breadth of the meat selection, the welcoming staff and servings large enough to become part of the story.

This is not presented by reviewers as a polished sit-down restaurant. It reads more like a practical local food store where travelers and residents can browse the butcher cases, ask about specials and order a substantial lunch. One reviewer stopped after visiting Jamestown Settlement and taking the Jamestown ferry, suggesting it can work particularly well as a food break during a day of sightseeing.

Sandwiches that prioritize quantity

Sandwiches and subs dominate the prepared-food comments. Reviewers describe them as heavily filled, generous and best approached with a serious appetite. The Italian sub receives a specific endorsement, while another group ordered several subs and a lettuce wrap. Combo meals are also mentioned, with drinks, chips and an additional side or treat depending on the selection.

The consistent message is that portion size matters here. These are not restrained deli sandwiches intended for a light lunch. Several reviews suggest that one order may be more food than expected, making leftovers or sharing reasonable possibilities. Diners looking for a high protein meal appear especially likely to appreciate the format.

Butcher counter and market appeal

The retail side is more than background scenery. Customers call out the variety of meats, attractive cuts, rotating specials and less familiar options. Staff members reportedly take time to welcome visitors, explain menus and point out offers in the meat area. That combination makes the shop useful both for an immediate meal and for picking up something to prepare later.

Desserts and other treats also earn attention. Reviews mention a stocked dessert case and recommend checking the extra finds around the store. The available feedback does not identify enough recurring individual sweets to recommend one by name, but browsing beyond the deli counter appears worthwhile.

Value, expectations and verdict

The main caution is cost. At least one customer was initially surprised by the total for a sandwich meal, while another considered a sub expensive. Both comments were softened by the sheer amount of meat and food provided. In other words, the shop may feel expensive for a casual sandwich stop, but reviewers generally connect that price perception to oversized portions rather than poor value.

Meats Of Virginia looks best suited to hungry travelers, meat shoppers and anyone who prefers an overfilled sub to a delicate lunch. Friendly service appears to be a reliable strength, and the butcher selection gives the stop more range than a standard deli. Smaller appetites should consider sharing or planning for leftovers.