Pendulum Fine Meats

So delicious, we went later around 4, was quiet on a Tuesday. Meat we bought is fresh and delicious. Ordered sandwiches to go and they were incredible. Amazing, very grateful, driving over an hour was worth jt!

One of my favorite places. We had the Cubano Sandwich today along with THE COUNT for a wonderful late lunch. Simply amazing food.We left with Shawn's English Muffins and Anthony's incredible porkchops 🥩. I was thoroughly impressed with how the ham ,turkey and cheese came together on THE COUNT with Regular Chef DAVE'S Jalapeños Pepper Jelly. #pendulumfinemeats Today along with stocking up our meats we had the lunch lamb falafel with salad a nd the Clever Burger with award winning fries. Absolutely delicious. We gat to see the wonderful Pendulum Team today.

Wanted to try this place for a while and was finally in the area at the right time. Went for lunch and had the roast beef sandwich on focaccia. It was a really generous portion with a lot of roast beef, so definitely come hungry. I wasn't the hugest fan of the spicy mayo on it (just didn't quite pair well) but the meat, bread, and onions were all excellent. Looking forward to coming back and trying their burger, which I've heard great things about too.

Guy F was not wrong. Wow. This place knows their meats. Paid a visit for lunch with the wife, and we were not disappointed. The Roast Beef sandwich was amazing. I don't have words to describe it because it was one of the best I've ever eaten. My wife had the ham and cheese and was blown away. She said it was a ham and cheese on another level. As a matter of fact, she purchased ham from the butcher shop before we left. That says alot because she is very picky with ham. The atmosphere is great. The decor is rustic and antique. It really is a great image. The only suggestion is guidance. We had to ask about how to order and what we needed to do to dine in. As first timers, it was a little confusing, but the staff was terrific and guided us as to what to do. Well done by all involved. Will be back.

The Shepherd Burger is heaven if you are a lamb fan. Perfectly cooked and exactly the right amount of food paired with the side salad and Pendulum's house balsamic. My coworker loved his House Burger, and said the aged cheddar really set it off. I can't forget to mention the phenomenal beef bacon that you can purchase here, especially nice if you don't eat pork but like a good BLT. This place is always awesome and is a hidden gem.

Had the Cuban sandwich with french fries. Both were delicious! Probably the best Cuban sandwich I've ever had; the meat is flavorful and not dried out like most other places. They bread is light and really pairs with the meat, cheese, onion, and pickle perfectly. The fries have that little crisp on the outside and fluffiness on the inside. Fully recommend.

It's been a while since my last visit but that won't happen again. The hospitality, service & food was awesome! Lots of sandwich options to choose from! The Butcher Sandwich - Roast Beef * Swiss Cheese * Caramelized Onions * Spicy Ancho Mayo * House Made Focaccia plus house salad with house-made vinaigrette! And the Cleaver Burger - House Ground Beef * Bacon * American Cheese * Caramelized Onions * Pickles * Shredded Lettuce * Marinated Tomatoes * Cleaver Steak Sauce * Brioche Roll Both excellent - HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

We wanted to try out as many meats offered as possible so we went with the Assistant (Roast beef, cheddar, smoked onion, horseradish sauce & focaccia bread) and the cattle baron (two beef patties, cheddar, smoked onions, pickles, shredded lettuce, tomato, mayo, bacon, and brioche buns). The assistant’s roast beef was flavorful and deliciously seasoned. The onion and horseradish sauce really brought the entire sandwich together! The cattle baron’s taste was fresh and juicy; try a delightful burger. The brioche buns were a great compliment ! As for sides, we had rosemary garlic fries with roasted garlic mayoli and a salad with a house vinaigrette. The fries were fried in beef fat and were the BEST fries we’ve ever had. Super soft while still having a crunch, the fries of our dreams and the garlic mayoli was addicting! The salad was as expected and tasted fresh. For drinks, we decided on the sprecher’s craft sodas (orange dream and ginger ale). While it had a lot of sugar, man did it make us feel great haha. The place itself feels extremely home-y and everything in the shop was made by the owners (from the tables to the giant sign outside). The staff is always so nice and helpful whenever you have any questions regarding meats (Reminder that it's a butcher shop!!) If you’re near Norfolk and ODU/Ghent, definitely visit Pendulum for their lunch special!

Pendulum Fine Meats is a butcher shop first that just happens to offer food. I wanted a charcuterie board which I found out is a problem because they make them to order in advance. They don't make charcuterie boards on the spot, you have to order them 24 hours in advance. So I just ordered some meat and made the best of it. In the end it was great. There is all kinds of meat, cheese, lunch meat and things to go with them like bread, nuts, honey, etc. They also have a decent craft beer selection. The service was exceptional except for the charcuterie hiccup. The young lady who was cutting my meat and I were having some communication problems. Not because we spoke a different language, but because I was kind of asking for something off script. In my ignorance of visiting here for the first time, I didn't know the rules. I will know for next time. So my overall impression as a first timer is a 3.5 stars, but will round up to 4 because the other patrons were having a great experience.

Pendulum is truly a gem. It quickly jumped up to one of my favorite spots for lunch in all of Hampton Roads, but definitely in Norfolk. I do love the quaint feel of Ghent in general, but love this specific spot that is just a bit off the main road. They do have their own parking lot, which in theory, is wildly convenient but it is often full. We came on a Friday for lunch and it was definitely busy but we were able to snag a great table outside to enjoy the weather. They offer some great draft beers, wine and house sangria. The sangria was delicious and refreshing. Food was superb. Truly incredible. Both sandwiches that we had (The Butcher and the Cuban) were 10/10 and would absolutely order again. Fries were also phenomenal.

Love everything about this place, The Stevedore is a fantastic sandwich the fries are out of this world. Side salad incredible plenty of good craft beer on tap. I could eat here every day.

Pendulum is an amazing neighborhood butcher that also has PHENOMENAL sandwiches. It's a favorite lunch spot I go to whenever I can. it boasts an impressive menu of burgers and sandwiches in addiction to the butcher counter staples and any meat cut you can think of, homemade sausages, and interesting products like tinned fishes, lard, rilette, and local goodies. Today we tried the house burger and The Shepherd, a lamb burger. Both were delicious and on par with the other sandwiches we've had there. The star are the house fries that come with a savory aioli. Honestly, nothing here is a bad choice!

Butcher shops with amazing lunch options! Arrived here on a Monday and didn't have a long line + the employees were very friendly. They have the menu in chalk when you first walk in. Remember, this is a butcher shop sk you can also just come in and order your quality meats. A good variety. I got the Big Tex with a salad. Brisket was tender and melt in your mouth - exactly what you'd want in your brisket. Sauces and toppings complimented each other really well. Highly recommend. They have a good selections of beers, wines, and non alcoholic drinks - you can pay for everything upfront or after you finish eating or drinking. Interior is nice and rustic. Seating available but it seems more like a take it to go type of place. It's right off Colley Ave so it walking distance to other restaurants, shops, and things to do.

This is one of Norfolk's gems. This butcher shop also doubles as a luncheonette throughout the week and I loveee it. The staff are super friendly and charming, there's a large array of cool products to try like juices teas and wine. There are also homemade desserts that are always in rotation (one of my faves is the apple cheesecake). My favorite thing to order is The Shepard, which is a Lamb Burger that has goat cheese, peppers and fresh greens. I also love their fries that come with the most amazing garlic aioli. Coming here is always a mini adventure as there's so many books and signs etc. to look at and browse as you wait for your food. They also sell pre-made pasta dough sauce, pepperoni and cheese which is perfect for a build your own pizza night with your family and friends.

Upon arrival you wouldn't expect a front store inside with the home vibes it gives. But the outside definitely mimics the inside. Dana, her husband and staff are super friendly and make you feel comfortable like you're at home. Took the sausage making class with my husband and would recommend the class to everyone. It was hands on but not overwhelming. Absolutely loved the tasting of the sausage meat paired with the made from scratch bread. It was definitely a great class to learn something new to try at home. Thanks again for having us!

Great food and loved the items for sale. I wish I had one closer to me in. Report News.

The food was outstanding, and they gave a military discount. It is so good, it was very busy.

The burgers are just awesome and consistently delicious and made well and cooked perfectly. Ordered the cleaver burger with The fries are chef's kiss with perfect and the garlic dip aioli is great for dipping and on the burger. The price has gone up some but that's just across the board.

This place is SO GOOD! Decently priced sandwiches that pack so much flavor and the meat is super high quality. The inside is so fun and quirky and all their curated goods are top tier. Highly recommend if you are in the area and want a near perfect sandwich!

they have the best burgers i have ever had in my entire life and their house sauce is so delicious! they are kind, quick and relaxed in there + you can easily study or catch up with a friend. love this place and can't recommend enough!

This place was highly recommended. They offer a delightful experience with its vibrant atmosphere and attentive service. The Cuban sandwich is a star on their menu--perfectly balanced flavors, and crisp bread. A must-try for sandwich enthusiasts!

Was recommended this place as a lunch spot and it did not disappointment. Staff is super nice, chill, and helpful. Felt peaceful inside. Lunch is served until 4pm and the butcher section is open until 6pm. Great selection of drinks in the cooler area as well as wine. The Cubano Sandwich was phenomenal. All the flavors came together perfectly and the white sauce on the side was great to dip in. Fries amazing! Nothing about this sandwhich disappointed. Even the toast was nice and thick while still soft enough not to tear up the roof of your mouth. It also had the edges of the bread cut off .. so that was already a plus for me. Great neighborhood spot, friendly vibes, and good food. Highly recommend!

Ah, Pendulum. Just a gem of a neighborhood spot. I frequently come for the lunch sandwiches (so good!) but they also have a selection of freshly butchered meats for purchase. For my needs: lunch. My favorite sandwich is "The Butcher" which is roast beef, cheese, caramelized onions, and ancho aioli. Never disappoints. I hear their other menu items are great so next time I may tear myself away to try something new! Side options are chips, fries, or salad. I love that the fries automatically come with a aioli on the side for dipping! I usually grab a beer along with: they have a large can beer selection to be enjoyed in-house or to-go. Staff is super nice. On my last visit, one employee (I hate that I don't know his name!) remembered my beer preferences and suggested a beer for me that I ended up loving. I usually get take out so make convo while I'm waiting but the one time I ate it, service was also very friendly and prompt. It's a cute spot inside. It looks like a converted home so their are tables grouped in a couple different rooms. Outdoor seating is also available. While you wait, they also have a nice selection of specialty goods to browse. Gourmet chocolate bars, specialty canned goods, and a number of interesting items. Overall, this is one of my favorite lunch spots and I highly recommend checking it out.

Those who no, no this is one of the best spots in Norfolk.. great food, the atmosphere is so peaceful and relaxing..always awesome service

We became Pendulum CSA (meat and wine) members during COVID and so glad we did because they are awesome! Everyone is so friendly and helpful! Their meats are top quality and they have a large variety of cuts you won't see in the grocery store. We love their sausages and have not been disappointed. During the day they have sandwich's that are so delish! So this is a butcher shop, that sells sandwich's, wine, beer, desserts, breads, pizza dough, fresh mozz, and snacks. It's a super fun shop that you can eat in. It's the first floor of the owners house, so the whole shop has a fun, home like feel! You will not be disappointed, I promise !

I came with a couple of friends, and I have to say this spot is nice, lots of unique items in the store. For example I was able to pick up 2 dozen pasture raised eggs for cheaper than the grocery store. I ordered The Butcher, a Roast Beef sandwich on Focaccia bread, and an order of Fries. The sandwich was delicious. The beef was tender, the bread crispy outside, and the fries were really good. Definitely put this spot on your list. I can't wait to come back and try other items on the menu.

Changed jobs in Feb 2020, this is perhaps what I miss most!! Delicious luncheonette driven by community minded owners sourcing fresh, local ingredients, at a reason cost within a warm, homey environment meant for collaboration and connection! Burger and fry special ended when Covid hit, but the meal value (quality/coat) is still high to justify full price visits!!! The smoked garlic aioli is legit, get it in everything! Love the local baked goods, jams, jellies, and craft bevs offered to round out any meal!

Originally came in for the Gone to the Birds sandwich since I'd heard it was soooo good. Took a look around and was surprised to find out this is more than just a butcher shop. There was plenty of seating and a full lunch sandwich and burger menu. Was recommended the Cajun sauce by the cashier tasted so good had to grab a bottle. Place had a great lunch patio vibe

Such a great place for lunch. The food is excellent they have a good selection of craft beer. Try the burger make sure you ask for bacon. The place is small but I feel that being small makes it special.

Great food. Hands down, top notch juicy burger. I opted for no mayo and got the spicy mustard with bacon. SUPER GOOD! Server was very friendly and the space is very homey. Come early unless you want to sit outside.

One of the few really high-quality places in Norfolk that I wish was closer to back home in NYC. They take their craft seriously, and everything I've had here is delicious and well made. Their sandwich menu is great, and their burger is 100% one of the better burgers I've had. Juicy, thick patties with buttery, warm bun. Throw some of their hot sauce on there for sure (it's not too spicy at all). Don't sleep on their fries either - the sauce and pieces of roasted garlic are to die for. Crisp but more tender and potatoey - they keep some of the skin on there so you know they're real potatoes.

Read about this place on Diner, Drive thru and dives! Unfortunately was out of the roast beef so got a delicious lamb burger. The count was great minus the ham as my husband doesn't eat that species. Worth a lunch visit!

I stopped by here for lunch for the first time with my parents. It's a super cute and inviting space. The seating was very limited but we were able to find a place to sit inside. The food was super tasty and fresh. We were able to modify as needed. The roast beef was delicious but the fresh focaccia was a show stealer. So. Good. I'll definitely be back for lunch and to check out their butchered meats.

Diners, Drive-In, and Dives find! I love trying places I've seen on food network so when I knew I would be in Virginia for the weekend I made sure I would have time to stop by Pendulum for some meats from their market. To s understand my excitement about visiting this store, I even went to so far as to buy a cooler and gel ice packs to ensure my purchases would make it back to Texas safely. Cute location in what appears to nice, hip area. Saw lots of stores and restaurants reminiscent of a old school downtown area. Anyway, back to Pendulum. It's a true butcher shop. Sandwiches are available for purchase using the meats sold at the store, and they seem to be popular as lots of people came in to purchase while I was there. But my focus was the meats lol. I wish I had gotten the name of the gentleman who helped me because he was so nice and patient. I had many questions and took forever to make decisions because I wanted to make sure that I picked a good selection of meats to try. I picked sweet and hot sopressata, deli ham, and 3 different sausages. I was told everything was made in house which is awesome. I made sure not to write this review until I made it back to Texas and tried at least some of the food. Man!! The sopressata was good but the deli ham....DELICIOUS! My gf said it's some of the best ham she's ever tried. Can't wait to grill up the sausage. I'll be sure to update my review once I've tried it. I wish I had even more room to take stuff home, all the steaks looked fresh and they even had lamb chops, chorizo, etc. and being a butcher shop I heard them ask, what cut would you like, what size, thickness, etc. all appropriate butcher shop questions. If you haven't already been here and you live the in are, what are you waiting for??

If I could give it 100 stars I would! The Cuban sandwich is better than Cuba and Miami sandwiches combined. The Big Tex is bigger and better than Texas! So impressed. Maddie is the bomb!

The turkey sandwich and fries were delicious and the service was superb. I would highly recommend this restaurant. The day after I went there the restaurant was featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.

This is a pretty kick ass butcher and sandwich shop. Great place to snag a delicious lunch. The sandwiches are fantastic and they aren't stingy on the fries. Great service, too!

My parents get a CSA box from here and went out of town during a weekly pickup so I did it for them and oh my goodness.. I was in heaven. Not sure why it took so long for me to find this gem about a mile from my house, but here we are! They are a whole animal butcher shop that has an awesome selection of meats with a rotation of homemade sausage changing every so often and well as a variety of other things. They also have things like chicken/beef stock, bacon, butter, farm fresh eggs, and amazing variety of beers, and of course the cutest little indoor space to have lunch! Today we even picked up homemade hotdogs for a cookout this weekend I am now SO excited for now. I had "the butcher" sandwich with a side of fries and it was amazing. There were even little fried herb and garlic pieces in the fries - extra delicious and crunchy! And the bourbon apple cheesecake was out of this world. So creamy and all the flavor notes - smoky bourbon with sweet cinnamon and apple. 10/10 Pendulum. Every time I leave I can't wait to go back.

Pendulum Fine Meats is a Norfolk Gem that's hiding in plain sight. For years I would drive right by it, and even park in their parking lot on my way to other restaurants and I never paid it any mind because I thought it was just a butcher shop/grocery. Little did I know they make an array of different sandwiches here. Funny enough, I saw them on an episode of Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives with Guy Fieri while staying in a hotel in Washington DC, which encouraged me to stop in and try them out. "The Count" Monte Cristo sandwich was arguably the best sandwich I've had in a long time. I'm still thinking about how good it was to be quite honest. The quality of the meat was superb, and the house-made egg battered white bread was everything. They didn't use sweet French toast bread, which, I'm not used to, but it was still the best Monet Cristo I've had despite that; in addition, the herbed fries served with smoked garlic aïoli complimented my sandwich perfectly. I was overall very pleased with my lunch here. I cannot wait to stop in again and try more of their sandwiches. I've got my eye on their burger. I hear is only $6 on Fridays! Update: I came in and tried the burger and it is BOMB af!

awesome ambience and delicious food!!! the owner was very friendly and provided great customer service.

Huge fan of Pendulum Fine Meats! When you step inside, you'll see an open butcher section/open kitchen where you can order up housemade sausages, sandwich meats, beef bones, and even roasted skins for your fur babies! I love that the owners, the Wakefields, pride themselves in building a relationship with their farmers, getting to know the animals in how they are raised and what they were fed. The hubs and I stopped by here for an early lunch, and we ordered the House Burger - this came with house-ground beef, cheddar cheese, smoked onions, pickles, shredded lettuce, compressed tomatoes, and mayo, all in a brioche roll. OMG, this was one tasty burger! It was SO juicy, and all the toppings were super fresh and crisp! No need to douse it with extra condiments, as it was perfect the way it was! The side of fries were tasty, hot out of the fryer, and a great pairing with the burger. You can opt for other sides, too, such as Route 11 Virginia chips or a garden salad with vinaigrette. Staff here are so welcoming, friendly, and kind - once you order up at the counter, they'll give you a number and your order is brought out to you. There are only a handful of seating inside, so grab a spot quickly if you can. Before and after you eat, you can peruse around their wall shelves filled with a variety of interesting and local beers, kitchen tools, and jarred condiments. There is also an extensive collection of cookbooks that you can borrow/purchase. Definitely check this little gem out! Parking in their small private lot. +House Burger! +butcher shop +friendly staff +private lot for parking

Pendulum, Pendulum, Pendulum. Where do I start? Back in 2015 (maybe?) we moved to Norfolk and obviously needed to find a butcher (doesn't everyone do this?!). My husband grew up on a dairy farm and is pretty connected with making sure we consume thoughtful, well sourced meat products. I, personally, don't eat a ton of meat (you wouldn't know it by my Yelp reviews though), but Pendulum quickly stole my heart...and stomach. We have tried a little bit of everything here, but our staple products are 1) the ham hocks - you guys, they are PERFECT, if you don't buy your hocks here, what are you doing?! 2) The sausages - never boring, always original, my all time favorite is the cheeseburger sausage, we can't get enough. 3) the pancetta...ugh, so good 4) Burger Friday - if you haven't tried their parmesan fries (and burgers, obviously) you haven't lived. Thankfully they have enacted curbside pickup during COVID and have pretty much kept us alive. The pizza sausage? For the love. We smoked the Carolina BBQ sausages recently (for the inquiring mind, we smoked them at 180 for one hour, pulled them off and set the grill to 350 and once properly heated put them back on for 12 minutes) and they were absolutely perfect. Juicy, flavorful - yeah, perfect. Keep doing what you're doing Pendulum!

It took me way too long to check out this place, but these are some of the best burgers in the area!! It's also a butcher shop and they sell a wide assortment of things! Definitely a good place to check out- sadly they're only open for lunch.

Burger Friday is Bomb! For $6 you get a burger, a side, and a cute straw for your drink. A friend told me to get the herb fries and let me tell you why I agree. It comes with a garlic aioli that would become a staple in my kitchen if I got my hands on the recipe! For the burger, let us not forget that pendulum is a butchery at the end of the day, so the quality of the meat is going to be better than most places. I'm disappointed in myself that I waited so long to try it, so I highly suggest stopping in ASAP to try it...friday or not.

As seen on Diners, Drive-ins & Dives this Summer. The space previously doubled as Alkaline in the evening also featured on DDD. A new tenant, Codex will share space later this month. Ian Hock (previously Shiptown & Esoteric) is familiar with the Norfolk food scene and will be the Executive Chef. The location has its own parking, but it rarely seems to be enough. Off street parking is permitted on Shirley Ave. The lot on the few occasions I've visited has been clear of debris. My order was taken by friendly staff. I could not resist their Brisket (open face style) / long slow smoke, caramelized onions, pickles served on Texas toast w/ mustard & BBQ sauce. Oh dat Brisket was tasty. Side of herbed fried w/ garlic aioli which is life! Paired with a Commonwealth Brewery Ojo Del Tigre Lager. Fantastic lunch. Many consider Pendulum to be the premiere butcher shop in Hampton Roads. The owner Dylan and staff are on their game with knowledge and on point with service. I have used them for pork and steak on several occasions and have been pleased. Prices do tilt North for the quality. The shop offers an eat-in/take-out sandwich menu, large refrigerated beer selection and a nice variety of wine to carry out, or purchase with your meal. A gem in the heart of Ghent.

I am a little biased in my review as the family that owns and operates Pendulum are family friends, but as a foodie you cannot beat the atmosphere and the taste of the food made here. The House Burger is hands down the best in the Hampton Roads area. The staff is awesome and friendly. The service provided is amazing. Their trust in you to get your own drinks and pay for your meal and products afterwards gives faith in humanity to do the right thing. I highly recommend people go here every chance I have to talk about them.

We have been several times now for sandwiches and burgers; beer, wine, and meat purchases; and now for a charcuterie platter. Everything has been well worth the reasonable prices and the knowledgeable and friendly staff have been helpful, gracious, and kind. We will definitely continue shopping there and highly recommend it.

Thank you Guy Fieri for this recommendation. Best deli sandwich I have had since living in NY. Freshly cut-cooked-served at the table. Paired with an Olli- hot damn. I didn't want it to end. Both the Assistant, and bird on a wing (chicken with bacon) sandwiches are 5 star quality. I'd come back into town any day for another taste.

If you want great fresh sandwich in a cool vibe, then this is the place for you! The meat is real cooked meat, not that processed lunch meat. How do I know, because I saw an episode of Guy Fieri Divers,Drivers, and Dine! And the owner cook/smoke the meats right at the restaurant and the tastes proves it. The sandwiches are huge. They also make their own sausages and other products and can go fast. One of the staff was kind enough to call me the next time they were making their all natural brats. That's great customer service!

The Butcher Is In. That's the caption etched on the sign I see outside Pendulum Fine Meats when they are open for business and serving their specialty meats, sandwiches, and various sundry items. Pendulum Fine Meats first opened in February of 2014 and sits behind the Naro Theater in the heart of Ghent. It is located in the building housed by the former Wright Chiropractic Clinic, a historic Ghent landmark that was first built in 1911. The owners renovated this building and developed it into the showcase it is today. Open as Pendulum by day, the popular ramen shop named Alkaline takes over at night, and together they have forged a very successful partnership. Pendulum operates as a butcher shop, market, and eatery, all under one roof. Some of their locally sourced items on display include Hubs Virginia Peanuts, NOFO Handcrafted Body Soaps, Speedy's Hot Sauces, and their own homemade cookies and candies, They also display Pendulum etched glassware, culinary books, wall paintings, and even a rack of neckties. If you wear a tie on a Wednesday, you get 10% off your entire order. This is on behalf of their "Tie Wednesday." Their back wall includes a long cooler that includes a number of non-alcoholic beverages, as well as local beers, wines, and other specialty food items too numerous to mention. One day I bought a jar of Tangy Turmeric Kraut and a bottle of Spicy Napa Kimchi Kraut Juice from their cooler to take home. They were both sourced from Farmstead Ferments in Albemarle County,Virginia and were uniquely flavorful. Their meat display cases featured some most interesting items. Among them were whole pheasant, semi-boned quail, whole Pekin duck, and Bahn Mi sausage, just to name a few. The owners make it a top priority to look for animals from local farmers who treat them as humanely as possible, on the pasture and beyond. A knife sharpening service is also provided. Classes in basic knife skills, breaking down a chicken, sausage making, and hog butchery demonstrations are available. Pendulum also puts out their Primal CSA (Community Sourced Agriculture) newsletter every two weeks, including recipes and a description of their latest CSA Primal Meats box, which includes enough meat and ingredients to feed two to three people. Local chef David Hannah's popular Tomato Jam is now available for these boxes. They currently offer five regularly featured sandwiches and an occasional specialty addition. So far I have tried the following: ROAST BEEF SANWICH: Lightly Smoked Roast Beef with Spicy Ancho Mayo, Swiss Cheese, and Caramelized Onions in Focaccia Bread. This was the most awesome roast beef sandwich I have ever tasted. The spicy ancho mayo gave it a nice kick, and the caramelized onions and Swiss cheese merged in harmony to form a divine taste combination. It melted in my mouth and was profoundly delicious. My Rating: 5 Stars. THE CUBAN: Spiced and Smoked Pork with Spicy Mustard, Red Onions, and Pickles in Griddled Flat Bread. This was my first ever Cuban sandwich, and it now sets the gold standard against which any and all others I may try elsewhere will be judged. The ingredients exploded with flavor and were well synchronized to form a powerful typhoon of tastes. My Rating: 5 Stars. PASTRAMI REUBEN: Smoked House Made Pastrami with Swiss Cheese, Sauerkraut, and Russian Dressing on Rye Bread. Offered as a special addition, the owner himself told me it was his favorite sandwich. This was also my first Pastrami sandwich since the one I ordered over twenty years ago from the French Bakery and Deli on Granby Street. If my taste cell memories are correct, the one I ordered here at Pendulum exhibited a more complex and deeper taste profile. The meat was exquisitely brined, seasoned, smoked and steamed, I ate half of it and boxed the rest to go, only to devour the rest as soon as I got home. I couldn't resist. It was that good. My Rating: 5 Stars. BRISKET SANDWICH: Open Face Style with Long Slow Smoked Brisket, Caramelized Onions, Pickles, Mustard, and BBQ Sauce on Texas Toast. Each of their other sandwiches surpassed my taste targets, but this one fell a bit short. Even though their brisket is smoked for at least 12 hours, the smoky flavor I expected did not fully come through for me. Some of the slices displayed a few fatty edges. It was passable overall, but seemed to lack the exceptionalism I enjoyed from the others. Given the rave reviews I have read about it from others, I will chalk this one up to a atypical serving.. Maybe it was me, but I have to rate 'em how I taste 'em. My Rating: 3 Stars. The customer service I have received here has been outstanding. Their ambiance and vibe capture the spirit of Ghent beautifully. Their selection of unique specialty meats and other items is truly remarkable. in spite of one sandwich that didn't quite agree with me, the overall quality of my experiences here to date still round up to a 5-star rating. I look forward to my next visit.

This place is phenomenal every single time whether I am stopping in for lunch, buying gifts, wine, or just butchery. The food is some of the best around here!

It's been awhile since we ate here and it was just as delish as the last time! We ordered the El Cubano and The Butcher. One with fries and one with habanero kettled chips. Both sandwiches were amazing but we favored The Butcher. Especially with the habanero chips. Dave had the idea to put some inside of the sandwich...OMG. it really added a nice touch to it.. The chips were super hot when you eat them alone but putting a little inside of the sandwich gave it a nice 'kick' and the crunchy texture was a perfect touch to the amazing flavor of the roast beef that seemed to melt in your mouth. So freaking good... The service is excellent, glad we came to visit again.

We came here mainly because of their exposure on Triple D. We were not disappointed though as the sandwiches we got were really good quality. The lamb burger and the roast beef sandwiches were, for me, the winner. We loved the ambience of the eat-in area, and we also enjoyed the fresh fries. If we lived in the area, we would be back more often, and even buy our meats there. Great establishment!

I've been pendulum plenty of times to get a nice cut of meat and when alkaline was just a pop up there and for some unknown reason I've never tried their lunch menu. Y'all I've been missing out for no reason! It was so good I got the big tex and it was everything I was looking for when I wanted a sandwich that day it was brisket caramelized onions and house made bbq sauce with pickles on texas toast bread and I can't even explain the flavors to you but that sandwich made me say wow after I took my first bite and honestly I've been thinking about it ever since And the fries went well with the sandwich and im definitely a big fan of french fries these garlic fries had actual garlic cloves mixed in with the fries and omg I ate them all Basically what I'm telling y'all is in hooked and that's gonna be back. Next time I go I'm gonna have to go on Friday because I heard they have a good lunch special for a burger and fries for 6 bucks so that's something I'm going to have to look into

This burger was impressive and worth the price. The garlic Maoli was amazing and if we could get our hands on that recipe it would definitely be one of those dipping sauces we use on a regular basis. Perfect lunch date spot, the wife was happy

Pendulum to-order sandwiches and sides are freshly made and delicious! I ordered the Cuban with fries and was very satisfied

I cant believe I haven't written a review on this place yet! My husband and I have been frequenting this place often since we first moved to Norfolk a few years ago. We've never purchased their butchered meats, but always come for the sandwiches! I love that they make some of their breads in house. Soooo good. My favorite is the Cubano! Their garlic rosemary fries have to be the BEST fries in town. I never thought I'd say that about a fries that arent coated in truffle oil, but these ones really are fantastic. I love that you can see the fresh rosemary and cloves of garlic throughout the perfectly cooked thick cut fries. They were STILL crunchy after a 20 minute drive home. I love that all their meat is cured and cut in shop. You can really taste that extra TLC. Theres no other way to explain it but bomb! Just remember they share a kit when with another restaurant, so be sure to check their hours. They close their kitchen an hour early but their butcher shop stays open a little later.