Tillmans Meats, Produce, & Bakery

I can’t say I visit here often, but when I do go, I always wonder why I don’t visit more! Tillman’s always seems to have a great selection of meat at great prices and awesome customer service. When I want a special cut, I can always count on Tillmans! They often have local produce available, plus a small selection of can and dry goods (like beans). Plus a little bakery… I really love this place! Will endeavor to visit more than 3 – 4 times a year…

My first visit here was enhanced by the wonderful smell of smoked meats
coming fresh out of the smoker. I will always remember the kind man offering me a sample of the brisket, touching my lips bringing warmth and fragrance. I had to have this. A top of the counter was a mixture of smoked meats. something for everyone. I placed my order in with no resolve of price. As I waited I noticed the flyer for Super Bowl smoked meat specials! The brisket was ONLY $ 7.99 lb so I immediately increased my brisket order and added chicken wings also. I will now to have to make this a common stop for my foodie pleasures.

This meat shop is fabulous! We got a freezer package called the country boy. It had so much quality meat. We had gone to a different meat shop before over in Arlington that was not very good. This one exceeded my expectations with variety and quality.

We have been patronizing Tillman’s since I was a child. My Nana, a very particular lady regarding meat and my mom and aunt shopped there weekly.
Recently I went back to Tillman’s after a hiatus due to moving a good distance away. They have new owners but the quality has not changed.
Tillman’s still has great meat and absolutely wonderful customer service.
They even have some baked goods that are gluten free that they bake in house.
I will be back on a more frequent basis for the meats that I purchase, even though it is a drive. I enjoy the quality of meat and friendly staff. It is worth the drive.

Very hard to believe this is my first time sexy in here as well. I’ll be coming to Tillman for years. Besides the pies, which we order every year for Thanksgiving. They are beef hot dogs are probably the best ever. My recommendation for the hot dogs, put a gentle slice of each one of them about 3 /​dog wrap them in bacon, then put them in a crock pot for about 6 to 8 hours, drizzle some honey on top, when they’re done late amount of pain and broil them for about 5 minutes, epic meat

Tillman’s has been our game processor and butcher shop for a long time. We bring in deer and boar knowing we will get excellent service and outstanding products when our order is done. Just picked up the latest batch of venison sausage, the hot Italian was a hit during the Jags game on Sunday.
Thanks so much for your work, see you all again soon!

Based on searches and reviews I drove up from St. Augustine with great expectations that unfortunately were not met. Upon walking in it seemed fantastic. I bought a ribeye, a filet mignon, a smoked turkey leg and some house-​made pico de gallo. I grilled the steaks the next day. The ribeye was average — like USDA «select» average. The filet was good. The turkey leg was terribly tough and had a nasty, rancid flavor to it. Just not good. The salsa is delicious. So it wasn’t worth the long drive but I might stop in again if in the area to give them another try.

My first recollection of butcher shops involves a story about a young man named Gilhoolie, who lived in ancient times in the city of Eridu. He owned a butcher shop, and everybody called him Horny because he would mount the horns of cows, oxen, goats, and dinosaurs then sell them at the family fruit stand where tourists would buy them and take them home to Egypt Africa and all like that so word spread pretty quick about this guy.
Gilhoolie is credited with inventing advertising to promote his butcher shop. His first ad was in Hieroglyphics and read «Bird, Rock, Doodad.» Nobody got it, but then he just put a picture in the local paper of a guy eating a hamburger and the response was overwhelming. He had to add more camel parking out back and sales of Dino-​veal went through the roof. He was named Entrepreneur of the Year in 3500 BC. Then he started franchising and by 3210 all the dinosaurs had been gobbled up, and people started to have to eat fowl and fish for they were plentiful, yay and verily. The reason you haven’t heard about Gilhoolie’s Meats is because the Pope was a vegetarian or something.
Anyway, this story proves that there WERE dinosaurs around during Biblical times. We just ate them all, its no big secret but science wants you to believe they died 65 million years ago during an Ice Age, but they didn’t. They died 5000 years ago on a plate with a side of cous cous. Its all a big cover up you know.
Now you may be wondering what the hell this has to do with Tillman’s, well I tell you what. Its because butcher shops are practically extinct thats what, and we should support these guys that are still doing it right. I’ve been a regular here since I moved down from Charlotte, and I make a point to drive over every few weeks to get some smoked wings and ribs, which are both delicious as well as their house BBQ sauces. And they have thee best bacon, brats, and andouille sausage I’ve ever tasted. The standards here are very high, and I haven’t noted any changes since the management switch-​over. And yeah, prices may be up, but they’re up everywhere. Just a great business model and if you’re unfamiliar with Tillman’s I hope you’ll take a drive over to check them out. Highly recommended.

Nice little butcher shop with lots of cuts for Beef and pork.
Went there to get goat meat; they didn’t have fresh so had to settle down with the frozen which happens to be free range Australian goat. It was cubed, a little bigger than medium size and was inexpensive at $ 4.49/lb.
I cooked the very same night and turns out to be a male goat and as expected was somewhat smelly compared to the castrated goat meats I’m used to.
They do also sell chicken and ready to eat wings for 3.99/lb, have to try that some other time.
They do also have their in-​house condiments and pies for sale. Parking could use a little renovations.

Completely changed with the new owners. Prices up and quality of meat down. Took a great thing and tried to change it for the better, making it worse.

Most helpful employees! They know their products. They’ve gained a new consistent customer.

Wanted to delete review until I finished all the steaks but it won’t let me so I edited it to this.

The new owners from Trinidad, an accountant and his cousin who was a marketing major, are keeping everything exactly like we all have loved about Tillman’s…great meat, very friendly service whenever you arrive…
What they are aware is needed is a long-​overdue parking lot repaving. I am 6 – 4 and I always want to duck my head when I go through the front door. But once inside, the same meats, either raw or smoked, are available.
Don’t complain because the new owners are from outside the USA. Meet them and welcome them as new business owners to Mandarin. Offer your suggestions. You might just be surprised on their willingness to meet or exceed your needs.
The new owners are delightful and educated young entrepreneurs. Patty J., Perhaps you might want to offer them some Southern warmth and openness. God knows, Jacksonville could use some.

Much praise to the guys at Tillman’s! It’s clear there is a lot of knowledge and passion behind what they do. I went in for the first time with some special requests for less popular cuts to provide for my dogs. These guys were very informed on the subject and advised they cater to several customers doing the same. They took a lot of time taking interest in what I was looking to achieve, schooling me on the process and even forgiving my naïve mistake in a custom order error.. I really felt I was forming a valuable relationship which was an awesome feeling. MUCH more personal then what you could ever experience at a supermarket. Thanks Tillman’s, looking forward to getting to know you better!

Local butcher on Old St Augustine road that has been here since I was a small child and perhaps before I was born. A bit of an old country store feel inside with a variety of gourmet cooking supplies. Staff is super friendly and I would hazard to guess it is still family run. The smell when you walked in is incredible with their house dry-​rubbed meats. Great variety and prices are low for what you get. It’s a local favorite and after 30+ years in business they are still probably in the Top 3 butchers in Jacksonville. They should get a lifetime achievement award.

I usually go into Tillman’s for lunch 3 – 5 days each week — sometimes more if I need to mail something out (yes, they have a US Post Office inside Tillman’s). Everyone there is very friendly and helpful, and what can I say, I am a meat lover, and where else can you go for lunch and get a large portion of freshly smoked meats for under $ 5. And they have so much more, you just need to stop in and see.

Whoo are they proud of their meats. I know that this is a good olé boy butcher shop that has been open for like ever. They will process your game meats to. I was quite surprised to see that they had many types of sausage instead of the normal hot, medium, and mild. They do have some good looking meats too. The place is small and really clean. I did get to see their smoker smoking. They had some meats that just came out of the smoker on the counters too. To me they looked dried out but that’s just my eyes. The place is nice and I probably will return and try some of their products another time.

I have been going to Tillmans since moving to Jacksonville. The steaks are incredible, their smoked corned beef makes the best sandwiches and on the weekends they have lots of smoked meats. It’s hard to walk out without a little snack. Their sausages are wonderful. Great variety with great flavor! They do a freezer and half freezer special which I like getting because it’s gives you a bit of variety. They even have some pretty awesome baked goods. Love this meat market!!!

Going to move them up to 5 stars. They added a new sausage (made in house) and it was FANTASTIC. It also appears they have brought the kids on board to help out. They were hospitable, friendly, helpful, and conversational! The owner came from behind the counter to shake my hand and «thank me» for my business. The sausages are great! Best all beef dogs in town. Bacon is thick and smokey. The beef is always fresh and the extras in the store are very down south! Congrats Tilman’s, you are only one pf a couple I have given a 5 star to,…love it!

I have been going to this place for years! I love the atmosphere of this little old fashioned butcher shoppe. They have been opened for years and I’m not surprised! They never disappoint me. They may be a little pricey, but they’re FRESH and have GREAT QUALITY – better than any Publix or Whole Foods. The people who work here are very kind. They are just great people all around. And not to mention their desserts are FANTASTIC!!! As well as these delicious/​fresh soda pops they sell! I will always be a loyal customer to this place as they have always delivered quality in every cut of meat I have bought. They offer much more than meat and poultry by the way! Stop by and take a look yourselves, I promise you won’t be disappointed.