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Bryan family-owned meat market, deli to close after 60+ years

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Published March 9, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. CTUpdated September 3, 2026

Bryan family-owned meat market, deli to close after 60+ years — A staple of the Brazos Valley is looking for new ownership to continue its legacy as Readfield Meats & Deli is slated to close for good at the end of April. (Courtesy Destination Bryan)

Editor's note: Readfield Meats & Deli did not close and is under new ownership. An article about the new ownership was posted April 29.

Original article posted March 9:

A staple of the Brazos Valley is looking for new ownership to continue its legacy as Readfield Meats & Deli is slated to close for good at the end of April.

The gist

Since 1960, Readfield in the Upper Burton Creek neighborhood has been serving up premium cuts and award-winning eats, according to Destination Bryan.

A Readfield employee told Community Impact that after continuing their parents’ legacy, the Ruffino brothers are ready to retire. An official final date of business has been marked for April 30, though new ownership could come through before then.

Before you go

Readfield will continue operating at full capacity through the Easter weekend and beginning April 6, customers will get their cuts at a discounted price.