Walt’s Food Market is an iconic, long-standing local neighborhood market and traditional butcher shop situated in Old Saybrook, Connecticut. Beloved for its warm community feel and nostalgic charm, this classic establishment serves as a go-to shoreline destination for premium custom-cut meats, house-made deli sandwiches, fresh produce, and delicious prepared foods. Family-owned and operated by Paul—son of the original founder, Walt—the market maintains a steadfast reputation for personal, friendly service and exceptional quality.
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Why Visit? Key Highlights
Old-Fashioned Butcher Counter: Offers top-tier cuts including ribeyes, sirloin steaks, fresh lamb chops, cut-to-order specialties, and house-smoked meats.
Famous Deli Sandwiches & Grinders: Known throughout the shoreline for generous, flavorful sandwiches including their popular prime rib special and custom turkey subs.
House-Made Prepared Foods & Soups: Features fresh daily soups (like Italian wedding and New England clam chowder), potato salad, pasta salad, and scratch-made chicken pot pies.
Fresh Bakery Items: Selection of freshly baked muffins, crumb cakes, and local ice cream.
Warm Community Service: Attentive and welcoming team led by long-time staff and ownership who focus on delivering quality products to regular visitors and travelers alike.
Butcher Shop & Market Offerings
Fresh Beef & Veal Cuts
Item Name
Item Name
Boneless Top Sirloin
Delmonico Boneless Ribeye
Strip Steaks
London Broil
T-Bone Steak
Porterhouse Steak
Choice Tenderloin Steaks
Black Angus Tenderloin Steaks
Hanger Steaks
Skirt Steaks
Meat Kabob (Sirloin)
Chuck Steaks
Stir Fry Beef
Beef Brisket
Fillet Mignon Tenderloin Roast
Bone In Rib Roast
Boneless Rib Roast
Bottom Round
Top Round
Shoulder Clod
Chuck Roast
Eye Round
Stew Beef
Beef Shanks
Ground Chuck
Ground Round
Ground Sirloin
Meat Loaf Mix
Short Ribs
Boneless Short Ribs
Beef Liver
Corned Beef (Barrel)
Veal Cutlet
Veal Loin Chops
Veal Rib Chops
Veal Stew
Veal Shank (Ossobuco)
Ground Veal
Calves Liver
Fresh Poultry & Pork
Item Name
Item Name
Whole Chicken
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
Chicken Legs
Chicken Cutlet
Bone-In Chicken Breast
Cordon Bleu Chicken Breast
Stuffed Chicken Breast
Ground Turkey
Ground Chicken
Chicken Liver
Center Cut Pork Chops
Boneless Pork Chops
Stuffed Pork Chops
Pork Tenderloins
Center Cut Bone-In Pork Roast
Boneless Pork Roast
Loin End Pork Roast
Pork Cutlets
Boneless Stuffed Pork Roast
Porchetta
Crown Roast Pork
Spare Ribs
Baby Back Ribs
Pork Butts
Boneless Ribs
Country Style Ribs
Lamb, Sausages & Smoked Meats
Item Name
Item Name
Loin Lamb Chops
Rib Lamb Chops
Shoulder Lamb Chops
Rack of Lamb
Leg of Lamb (Bone-In)
Butterflied Lamb
Lamb Patties
Lamb Shanks
Walt’s Smoked Kielbasa
Fresh Kielbasa
Kielbasa Hot Dogs
Italian Sausage
Cajun Andouille Sausage
Walt’s Double Smoked Bacon
Deli Meats, Cheeses & Provisions
Item Name
Item Name
Walt’s Roast Beef
Walt’s Store Turkey
Walt’s Smoked Turkey
Way Best Turkey
Maple Honey Turkey
Buffalo Chicken Breast
Slicing Chicken Breast
Pastrami
Walt’s Corned Beef
Hummel Liverwurst
Taylor Pork Roll
Walt’s Roast Pork
Walt’s Baked Ham
Domestic Ham
Imported Polish Ham
Hot Capicola Ham
Hummel Bologna
Wunderbar Bologna
Mortadella
Cooked Salami
Hard Salami
DiLusso Genoa Salami
American Cheese
Low Salt American Cheese
Yellow American Cheese
Italian Blend Cheese
Cooper American Cheese
Imported Swiss Cheese
Alpine Lace Swiss
BelGioioso Provolone
Stella Provolone
Cheddar Cheese
Cabot Cheddar Cheese
Horseradish Cheddar
Muenster Cheese
Slicing Mozzarella
Slicing Pepperoni
Dried Beef
Soups, Sandwiches & Prepared Counter
Item Name
Description
Prime Rib Sandwich
Served hot with rich horseradish mayo on fresh rolls.
Turkey Sub Special
Thinly sliced turkey with cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayo on a hard roll.
Ham and Cheese Sub
Classic deli ham and cheese on a six-inch roll.
Chicken Cutlet Sandwich
Tender chicken cutlet with customer’s choice of fresh toppings.
Italian Wedding Soup
Flavorful broth with meatballs, greens, and pasta.
Chicken Bowtie Soup
Hearty, home-style chicken broth served with bowtie pasta.
New England Clam Chowder
Rich and creamy coastal clam chowder.
House Chili
Award-winning beef chili prepared in-house.
Red Bliss Potato Salad
Traditional house-made creamy potato salad using Red Bliss potatoes.
Fresh Prepared Sides
Pasta salad, chicken pot pies, stuffed cabbage (golumpki), and vegetable salads.
