Schuman’s Meats

The difference between butcher shop meat and grocery store is amazing. I’ve never bought meat from the grocery since going here.
I’ll come out and say it, if you’re going on the first part of the month GO EARLY!!! It gets crowded with all the food stampers buying deli meat and cheese by the slice and others filling their carts. Theft must be an issue here because I have heard the staff talking about someone just walking out with food. It is quite aggravating to say the least. The difference in wait time from the first of the month compared to the last few days of the month is crazy.
If you can get past this particular crowd and the odd stench of the place then you’ll get great service and product. It was nice to see that they carry Queen City sausages, the same that you can get at the Reds games.

My first time in and I was impressed. Mostly by the staff, but still impressed. It was crowded as I was warned it would be and of course people were being impatient and taking it out on the employees. Somehow the employees all seemed to just keep a smile on their face and keep on going. We ordered a whole strip and had them do 1″ cuts and wrap all 14 steaks individually to which they gladly obliged. We also ordered burgers and bacon and were a little indecisive at first, but the staff didn’t even hint at being annoyed. The steaks have all been grilled by now and they were great! Burgers were good and we haven’t tried the bacon yet so I can’t comment on that. We also purchased jams and honey and pies which were made locally and have been very happy with everything. I’m glad we stopped in!

Truly a hidden gem. Being a life long Hiltopper, Schumans is featured in all of life’s memorable meals. This Christmas will once again feature a 10 lb prime rib, aged of course. If the parking lot is ½ full, grab a number on the way in. I’ve never spent more than 20 minutes waiting. It’s definitely worth the wait.

Unbelievable. Their staff just accused my husband of theft — stealing eggs one at a time (over a period of months, natch) and putting them in his pocket. They say they have witnesses. They say they’ve seen it with their own two eyes. They say they have it on video. If you’re going to make accusations, they damn well back them up, because not doing so opens them up to a defamation case (since they found it necessary to accuse him of this in a store full of customers). We’ve been long time (10 yrs +) customers who have frequented this store (one of the last remaining locally owned butcher shops) and who spend hundreds of dollars there every month.
Why, on that is good and holy, would my husband (whose salary is in the six figures, btw) steal an egg (worth .20) not just once, but repeatedly over the course of several visits. Maybe in six months he’ll have enough to make crème brûlée. If they feel we are thieves, and you say that you have footage to prove it, then put up or shut up. Call the police and get them involved, because he has done absolutely nothing wrong.
We’ve already decided never to frequent your store again, and will also share our experience with everyone we can. If they think so little of us and the business we bring to them, and (in their words, not his) feel the need to «watch him like a hawk», then they don’t need us in their store — because apparently if they think that we are thieves, then they all are complete idiots.

May I have a sample please of that Red Hot Hoghead Cheese, sure you say, well what about the souse. Would you mind telling me the difference between souse and Hoghead Cheese. (Pickling) Wait a minute this sample is dinner size… like how many calories is this? 80 you say. (Andrew Zimmern eat your heart out!) Those people behind the counter serving me… and laughing non stop and having sooo much fun. I was having a childhood throwback moment and wanting to get a small purchase of this sweet pure lard and they made it so much fun. I stayed away from the Cracklins and they had the skin still on some of the bacon. They even had Pork Bellies. Yes I think they have it all or will special order and or prepare. Just think I still haven’t figured out what is for Christmas. Fresh Meat anyone… Okay, I lose the Nitrate fight — its smokin in there. I hope you don’t get that.

This is the BEST meat in the City. I refuse to buy any grocery store meat since eating Schuman’s meats. This summer we purchased a large freezer and decided to try a side of beef from Schuman’s. Wow, after eating their steaks and ground round any beef from a grocery store literally turned my stomach. Since then I have purchased their pork chops, beef stir fry and cube steaks — again, all high quality meats. We now only buy Schuman’s meats. You simply cannot go wrong with their high quality meat. What an asset to Columbus!

I have freqented this butcher shop many times. On our last visit I noticed that they had a rack of Chick Tracks in the corner of the counter. Anyone that is aware of these books they are very misleading of the Catholic faith. I have written a letter and as of this date, I have no response from the owner. My assumption is that he has a hatered of the Catholic Church. If you are Catholic, you should not visit Schuman s until these are removed.

Disregard the guy from Canal Winchester. He has no idea what he’s talking about.
This is one of the Great Triumverate of German butcher shops in Columbus, the other two being Thurn’s and Schmidt’s. All three started in German Village, but after a while Schumann’s moved to 3-​C and Thurn’s moved to Greenlawn Avenue. Schumann’s German roots are evident in the quality of their meats. Every cut of meat is American or Canadian beef of the highest quality. They also carry Ohio beef. They have some house specialties, like their fresh, handmade submarine sandwiches.
John, the current owner, is virtually a family friend now since my grandmother purchased her meats here about 20 years before I was even born (his father and my grandfather had a business relationship until they both retired). If I weren’t moving out of state, I would continue the family tradition. John is always in the store, and he’s always making sure his customers are treated well. The staff is made up of people from the neighborhood. Some of my schoolmates from high school work there now. In every way you could possibly imagine, this is a family establishment.
Canal Winchester called it a stench. I honestly don’t think he’s ever been in a butcher shop before. I’ve been in several, and they all smell like this — and it’s a good, comforting, if-​I-​stay-​here-​any-​longer-​my-​stomach-​will-​eat-​itself smell. It smells amazing in here. I really don’t think high-​quality meats are supposed to smell anything but delicious.
They’re always busy during the dinner rush and on weekends. It’s especially busy during the first two weeks of the month when people come in with their food stamps. Grab a number as soon as you get in the door. It’s a system that has never failed and you’ll be given the stink-​eye by other patrons if you don’t grab one. You might be in there for an hour or so, but don’t get mad and walk out. Everyone on staff is doing their absolute best to get everyone in and out as fast as they can without sacrificing customer service.
Again, disregard the guy from Canal Winchester. He’s not a local, and he’s obviously never been in a real butcher shop before.

I don’t know what that dude from Canal Winchester’s problem is… maybe the air was blowing the wrong way from Frank Road… or maybe he forgot to take that pill he takes to make his flatulence smell like bakery fresh cinnamon rolls… who knows?
In any event, I’ve been buying my meats from Schuman’s Meats for fifteen years, and remember my parents buying meat there growing up. It’s everything you could ask for out of a full-​service butcher. They’ll accommodate just about anybody… you like your meat trimmed a certain way, no problem… Awhile back they even got me in buffalo meat… mmmmmmmmm.
Just be warned… on busy days… you’ll be there a VERY long time. Best time to go is in the morning, check the ticket machine, and see how many numbers behind you are.

Schuman’s Meats is a true butcher shop hidden out on the southeast side of C-​bus. In theory, I dig the concept of a place cutting meat to order. I mean, I love meat as much as the next guy, but this place is just sort of gross.
When you walk in, you’re first struck by the smell. What is that stench exactly? All those meats? Gosh, I hope not. I certainly didn’t want to buy food after that.
After you get used to the smell, you realize that the place is run down and dirty. It’s just not the environment where I want to purchase meat.
If I want to drive across town for a meat shop, I’ll go to Carfagna’s.