Darke Pines - Jersey City, New Jersey

Yeming L.

Meat looks great! I like the service because I didn’t expect to have the exact cut I am looking for on lamb ribs. But they were able to cut it on site.
The shop looks clean and clear.
The lamb ribs taste great after I cook it in traditional Chinese way. I will definitely buy it again.

Tatiana C.

Passed by today and got 1lb. of top sirloin steak and a 1/2 lb. bacon. So delicious. Very good. Staff is always friendly, this is my second of third time and they are always happy to answer any questions. They have a nice curated selection of grocery items. Will be back! Top sirloin pictured (ignore the mash and salad).

Jay B.

Fantastic butcher and store. Sandos available Thursday - Sunday are incredible. The meat is amazing. The selection of bespoke goods (hot sauces, chips, spices, marinades, frozen foods) is top notch. Darke Pines also bakes its own breads which are incredible- focaccia and a sour dough loaf are delicious. I can’t recommend this store enough- plus Scales Fish Market is around the corner which makes it the best store combo of all time.

Joseph A.

Saw the articles around their Heirloom Tomato sandwich. Was very good. But I also grabbed their roast beef with stracciatella and peppers. That blew me away. What I'd love to try is the roast beef sandwich with peppers swapped out with tomatoes. Wonder if they'd let me do it?

As far as I know, sandwiches are only offered Wed - Saturday. And while in line (around 11:30am on Saturday, line wasn't too long) I figured most people would be ordering sandwiches. But most went for the other meats they offer. I'm too lazy to cook that stuff - but definitely inspiring.

Anyway, worth the visit to try them!

Girish J.

Too cool for school. The prices are extraordinarily high, but the quality is good enough (barely) to justify it.

The problem is about 50% of the staff act like they couldn’t be bothered to answer simple questions about the store. After the fifth time of putting up with that nonsense I wrote them off. Shame, because I like the food.

The place is owned by a husband and wife, and the wife is an absolute gem. A great cook too, some of the creations there are hers and really tasty.

But good god the weird aloof tattooed hipster crap of the staff has got to go. It’s such a common occurrence that it leaves me wondering how they keep finding more of these odd nerds when one leaves.

If you are a white hipster, with some extra dough, you are going to love this place. If not, your mileage may vary.

Bryan B.

Great meat, very good sandwiches, a neighborhood gem. Have always had great interaction with all the staff myself. It is pricy, but the quality makes it justifiable.

Matt V.

Absolutely awesome new butcher shop. Very helpful staff that can inform you to ensure you’re not intimidated and spending your money on what you want. I bought two steaks and some cool condiments. They came out excellent on the grill with only salt and pepper. This place is a great addition to the neighborhood compared to the horribly-named predecessor that occupied this space before (not a butchery). If you’re looking for high quality meat and a helpful staff this place is great.

Ham T.

Darke Pines is easily one of my favorite spots to grab a sandwich in Jersey City. Honestly, I haven't had a bad sandwich from these guys. The staff there is always super friendly and willing to help with any questions. Pretty much everything is made in house, and what isn't is top quality. They have a seasonal list of sandwiches and periodic specials (the Cuban! The heirloom tomato sandwich! The Chicago beef!) In addition to the sandwiches, they're a full butcher shop that also sells gourmet goods. I bought burgers from them for 4th of July and they were out of this world. If you live in JC and haven't been here, go. If you're not from JC make a trip.