Mr. P's Butcher Shop & Deli 813 Shades Crest Road, Birmingham, AL 35226

"Homey butcher shop and deli that also sells a number of their own sauces, rubs, & spice mixes. Went for lunch on a Saturday, and was fairly busy. You could tell it's a regular spot for locals, and the service was friendly and fast. There are a ton of sandwich options, and many are fairly similar. It is also not clear which are hot and which are cold. Ordered a meatball sub and a Goldenberg sandwich. They were okay, but not really anything special. The sandwich was piled so high with deli chicken that the outside was hot and the middle was cold. "Cajun" appears to mean they just sprinkle a spice mix over it during assembly, nothing to do with the meat itself."

"Never been to this butcher shop before heard good things. I called ahead to make sure that the butcher shop was open until 6 o’clock. Wanted to make sure I had enough time to order sandwiches and also pick up steaks for five people that I was cooking for. I arrived at 3:35, and walked in and noticed the employees were closing up shop for the day. Waitress was emptying the tea and all the employees We’re cleaning up and closing up in the cooking area. I stood in front of Cash register for about a minute There was No line. There was an Older gentleman standing behind directly behind the cash register saying nothing. After an awkward 30 seconds or so, he asked what I wanted. I told him I wanted sandwiches and steaks for five people. He pointed to the left and told me the steaks were ordered over there.(I thought he meant next-door ) I moved two steps to the left, and nobody wanted to take my order. I told them again that I had steak for five people and the guy barely communicated with me something about fillets. I looked again at the older gentleman with no response and a placid face. Obviously, they did not want my business as they were trying to go home for the day. Did not get an opportunity to try their steaks. I’m sure they’re pretty good from what I have heard but I’ll head on back to Cahaba Heights where customer service means something. These guys do not want or need your business"

"Outstanding food and service. If you don’t agree, you’re probably the same person who didn’t cry when Rudy got his acceptance letter to Notre Dame. Can’t wait to come back."

"Been coming here for many years and we've known Mr. P from our first visit when he still worked full time. Very nice family. Always great sandwiches, frozen food (made by them), and full service butchershop. Many grocery items including Mr. P's line of sauces and seasonings. I highly recommend Mr. P's original marinade, great value for the money, and his bold and spicy original marinade dry seasoning. Also try the cajun style seasoning! You can't go wrong here. I don't know how things are now, but we live a few hundred miles away, we just called Mr P and told him what we wanted and he would send it. Give them a try!"