DFW Area - New US Foods "Chefs Store"

Rajun Gardener · May 9, 2018

Just a heads up to the North Texas people, US Foods has recently opened a new "Chef's Store" at 4240 Alpha Road in Farmer's Branch near the intersection of I-635 and the North Dallas Tollway. I'm sure they are trying to capture some of the "cash & carry" business that Restaurant Depot enjoys. US Foods brings in all of these products for their Dallas Broadline distribution, so why not open a store to the public?

It's very similar to Restaurant Depot in layout with fresh, frozen, and dry areas, but somewhat smaller in square footage, at least compared to the Dallas Restaurant Depot. One major difference is the "Chefs Store" does not require a business license or membership to shop, and they are open to the public. It is also much cleaner than Restaurant Depot with friendly, helpful employee's.

Their meat selection is very nice, and they actually carry Prime Brisket which was $3.50 per pound on my last visit. Spare Ribs are nicely trimmed without shiners and packed two per bag in cryovac. They were about $2.00 per pound. Loin Backs are on sale right now for $2.34 per pound. They were also marking down meat close to expiration dates with bright stickers. Ribs nearing the sell by date were marked down to $.99 cents per pound.

https://mailchi.mp/patronsemail/red-...7?e=53fe0219e4

https://www.usfoods.com/why-us-foods/chef-store.html

ChristinaJo · May 9, 2018

Thanks for the letting us know. Definitely will check it out!

nbardo · May 9, 2018

Gordon food service has a similar store in my area called GFS Marketplace. Open to the general public. Ive only been in there a couple of times but its great for kitchen supplies like baking sheets, knives, etc. I like the small footprint. I can be in and out with what i need in 5 minutes instead of having to walk through a huge warehouse store to grab one thing.

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imp · May 9, 2018

Wished I lived closer to the store, those prices are very good!!

FourOaks · May 9, 2018

I do enjoy the Chef Store myself. My nearest one is down in Charlotte, about 90 minutes away. But I always make it a point to stop in there, if Im down that way.

Worth1 · May 9, 2018

They have one just a hop skip and a jump from my house in Buda Texas.

It is also close to other fine shopping things in the area.

Worth

bower · May 9, 2018

We have something similar here too, a wholesale place that is open to the public. Prices are really great on some items. You do have to buy bulk to get the best price on most things but it's well worth it.

Worth1 · May 9, 2018

Quote:

Originally Posted by bower

We have something similar here too, a wholesale place that is open to the public. Prices are really great on some items. You do have to buy bulk to get the best price on most things but it's well worth it.

What am I going to do with 500 pounds of chicken wings.

Worth

OzoneNY · May 12, 2018

I will have to check this place out. My parents are coming in from NYC next week

That is always interesting.... yeah, lets call it interesting

OzoneNY · May 12, 2018

Quote:

Originally Posted by Worth1

What am I going to do with 500 pounds of chicken wings.

Worth

fly away? It was all I could think of

May 9, 2018	#1
Rajun Gardener Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Tomato Cornhole Posts: 2,550	DFW Area - New US Foods "Chefs Store" Just a heads up to the North Texas people, US Foods has recently opened a new "Chef's Store" at 4240 Alpha Road in Farmer's Branch near the intersection of I-635 and the North Dallas Tollway. I'm sure they are trying to capture some of the "cash & carry" business that Restaurant Depot enjoys. US Foods brings in all of these products for their Dallas Broadline distribution, so why not open a store to the public? It's very similar to Restaurant Depot in layout with fresh, frozen, and dry areas, but somewhat smaller in square footage, at least compared to the Dallas Restaurant Depot. One major difference is the "Chefs Store" does not require a business license or membership to shop, and they are open to the public. It is also much cleaner than Restaurant Depot with friendly, helpful employee's. Their meat selection is very nice, and they actually carry Prime Brisket which was $3.50 per pound on my last visit. Spare Ribs are nicely trimmed without shiners and packed two per bag in cryovac. They were about $2.00 per pound. Loin Backs are on sale right now for $2.34 per pound. They were also marking down meat close to expiration dates with bright stickers. Ribs nearing the sell by date were marked down to $.99 cents per pound. https://mailchi.mp/patronsemail/red-...7?e=53fe0219e4 https://www.usfoods.com/why-us-foods/chef-store.html __________________ Rob

May 9, 2018	#2
ChristinaJo Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NE Texas Posts: 425	Thanks for the letting us know. Definitely will check it out!

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nbardo Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 78	Gordon food service has a similar store in my area called GFS Marketplace. Open to the general public. Ive only been in there a couple of times but its great for kitchen supplies like baking sheets, knives, etc. I like the small footprint. I can be in and out with what i need in 5 minutes instead of having to walk through a huge warehouse store to grab one thing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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imp Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 4,832	Wished I lived closer to the store, those prices are very good!!

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FourOaks Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: NC Posts: 511	I do enjoy the Chef Store myself. My nearest one is down in Charlotte, about 90 minutes away. But I always make it a point to stop in there, if Im down that way.

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Worth1 Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Den of Drunken Fools Posts: 38,539	They have one just a hop skip and a jump from my house in Buda Texas. It is also close to other fine shopping things in the area. Worth

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bower Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Newfoundland, Canada Posts: 6,794	We have something similar here too, a wholesale place that is open to the public. Prices are really great on some items. You do have to buy bulk to get the best price on most things but it's well worth it.

May 12, 2018	#9
OzoneNY Tomatovillian™ Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Frisco Texas Posts: 390	I will have to check this place out. My parents are coming in from NYC next week That is always interesting.... yeah, lets call it interesting