What’s Clean
At Calabar Meat Co much of the local meats are clean including pasture-raised pork that is supplemented with non-GMO organic transitional grains, and 100% naturally raised beef. Most of the produce is locally sourced and grown organically via hydroponic means. The coffee is organic as well as some of the grab & go drinks such as the kombucha. The bread and most of the other foods and ingredients are not organic.
What’s Served
Calabar Meat Co serves sandwiches, burgers, and sides. There’s a kids’ menu and always a special of the day. Don’t forget the craft beer and a few desserts involving ice cream. Fresh meats are also available for sale from the butchery.
What I Ordered
I ordered the Pork Bahn Mi with a Side Salad. The sandwich arrived on a hefty hoagie roll with lots of fresh Veggies, Pickled Julienned Veggies, Cilantro a-plenty, Aioli, and a Char Siu Glaze over thinly sliced pieces of tender Smoked Pork Loin. The mixture of aioli and glaze added a mildly sweet flavor and the pickled veggie combo added the pucker. Fresh jalapenos and sliced cucumbers added a nice crunch factor. All in all, a great tasting Banh Mi. The salad greens were fresh and the light dressing was refreshing and delish.
The Vibe
With a bit of a hidden storefront, upon entering you’ll venture upstairs into an open space with bar and table seating and an open view of the kitchen. A few tables are available on the sidewalk as well. The space boasts an urban farmhouse feel complete with butcher block tables and lots of natural lighting.
The Takeaway
Calabar Meat Co serves gourmet quality sandwiches and burgers made with clean meats from local farms and local clean produce. Serving some of the cleanest meats around, make a stop at Calabar Meat Co for a hearty sandwich or a 2 fister burger.
