Butcher reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 329 Reddit reviews across 67 subreddits and 79 posts to rank the best Butcher brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/grandrapids, r/jacksonville, r/chicagofood, r/aucklandeats, r/denverfood. Top-rated brands include Costco (4.3/5), Paulina (4.6/5), Tom Kearney (5.0/5).
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Reviews329
Subreddits67
Posts79
Brands100
Products2
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#1
Costco
4.3
(19)
"I've not been disappointed by Costco's cuts. They're exceptional."
"If you belong to costco they sometimes have tomahawks and sometimes prime meat."
"Costco always does us right."
"Costco forever."
"Prime brisket is amazing. Worth membership"
"Always been happy with Costco's."
"I get my pork butts at Finer Meats on 38th and Nicollet."
"Got a beautiful full tenderloin for about half of what Costco wanted per pound."
"We get it from Costco at around $2.99, and it's always great."
"Costco. Especially for something basic like a chuck roast."
#2
Paulina
4.6
(8)
"Paulina hands down."
"Throw a big-ass bone-in ribeye from Paulina on it."
"Can't argue with Paulina."
"Paulina 38 yrs strong for me"
"Paulina is my Valhalla."
"Paulina is fab"
"Paulina, pqm, western market, genes."
"Paulina, pqm, genes. Are the best butchers."
#3
Tom Kearney
5.0
(7)
"Tom Kearney is the best!"
"Toms a gent. Great butchers."
"I would be another vote for Kearneys, Thomas is a gent as well."
"KEARNEYS"
"I second this, really nice people in there"
"I occasionally go to Tom Kearney and he's excellent too. Also his own beef."
"Tom Kearney down next to the woodman"
#4
Paulina Meat Market
4.9
(7)
"Another vote for Paulina."
"Paulina offers a smaller 1-3 lb ham that they call a “party ham”. Not only are they very high quality."
"I love Paulinas. I get a spiral often, they have smaller hams as well."
"Paulina meat market has the best brisket I have ever had."
"I’ve heard good things and need to go but Paulina meat market."
"Paulina Meat Market on Lincoln at Cornelia."
"Paulina meat market has good ham."
#5
Clines
4.7
(7)
"Clines or chop shop!"
"Go to Clines."
"Clines is the best butcher."
"Another vote for Cline’s."
"Clines in San Marco"
"Geiger for a budget."
"Also grab some steak burgers and hot dogs if you go."
#6
Sobie Meats
4.7
(7)
"I bought many excellent local pork chops from Sobies."
"Sobie meats is the only answer here."
"The sobie sizzler are melt in your mouth amazing!"
"Sometimes if you’re lucky they’ll do a lunch special. I got a half rack of ribs with coleslaw and a bun for $5 once. Love that place."
"Sobie’s for everything else."
"Sobie Meats."
"Sobies https://sobiemeats.com/about-us"
#7
Whole Foods
4.3
(7)
"They have dry aged steaks they make on site."
"Whole Foods Market - Joseph is the Meat and Seafood Team Leader."
"Quality is 10x of any grocery store."
"Have a really solid selection."
"Sells nice dry aged steaks."
"I’ve found that WF is on par with quality and usually is more cost effective than local butchers."
"Whole Foods for consistently good steak."
#8
Cline's
5.0
(6)
"Yes, it might cost more but it’s worth it. Just try it."
"Cline’s is the place. They are second to none, in Jax."
"Another vote for Cline's, but be ready to empty your wallet."
"Cline's"
"Clines. They'll get you square pretty quickly."
"Go to cline’s they have a whole animal program."
#9
Broadway Butcher
4.5
(6)
"Broadway butcher is the way to go here. They will have various kinds of ribeye too, dry age, prime, choice, akaushi"
"Their build your own sampler bundle is a fantastic deal and lets you try their beef, pork and chicken."
"Second this- their Rib Eyes are always good - it’s my go-to steak."
"I really enjoy Broadway Butcher on Broadway and 39th"
"I go to Broadway Butcher. They also sell delmonico steaks which are smaller and cheaper than ribeyes but have the same marbling."
"For the best quality you want Broadway butcher, you can buy prime or choice."
#10
The Meatery
4.3
(6)
"Meatery is the best."
"The Meatery in Seaside or if you don’t mind a bit of a drive a little outside the county, Corralitos Market & Sausage Co!"
"There is a place called."
"In seaside"
"+1 for the Meatery."
"Meatery is 👎🏻 on service and their constantly wrongly posted pricing."
#11
Fresh Market
4.3
(6)
"Their steaks are so damn good!"
"Fresh Market has the best butcher by a large margin."
"Fresh Market does seem to have one of the best (general) selections of beef, poultry, fish."
"An underrated sleeper recommendation: Fresh Market."
"You're welcome."
"Fresh Market. They’ll also butcher or cut to your specs."
#12
Featherblade
5.0
(5)
"I simply cannot accurately state the quality of the meat and dry aging at Featherblade."
"Featherblade!"
"Featherblade on West Charleston."
"Yep, Featherblade is the absolute best."
"Featherblade ages meat in store and have really good quality and prices."
#13
Tillman's
4.8
(5)
"I was very impressed with the steaks, and the people were super nice and helpful."
"Great specials for freezing and using over time."
"Tillman’s is amazing!!!"
"Tillmans for a great classic butcher experience."
"Tillmans is pretty good."
#14
Don's Meats
4.8
(5)
"I bought a couple tri-tip and was impressed with the value."
"I personally would recommend Don’s meat shop me and my father have been going there for countless years."
"Dons meat shop."
"Don's is the GOAT. Has been a staple here for decades, and still great quality."
"Don’s Meats."
#15
Aussie Butcher
4.4
(5)
"For sure gone their more times than I can count!"
"Aussie butcher on Margan Ave, their sausages are delicious!"
"+1 for Aussie Butcher New Lynn."
"Aussie Butcher in New Lynn is pretty good."
#16
Farm and Field
4.4
(5)
"Their chorizo verde sausages are delish"
"It is where I go for all my fancy cuts. Tenderloin for Christmas etc."
"Love Farm and Field, pricey for sure but it's my go to when I'm looking to get something nicer."
"I eat steak a few times a week so I’ll definitely be checking this out, thanks"
"Farm and field is a little pricey but the best. I also love McClellans in cook st village!"
#17
Butcher Block
4.2
(5)
"Has really good meat."
"Butchers block and alpine will give you a nice trimmed prime cut."
"Top quality meats."
"Is great."
"Burgers is tjs butcher block but k and k on the Westside for most everything else"
#18
Glenwood Meats
5.0
(4)
"Glenwood Meats is my favorite place on the island."
"Glenwood meats in langford is the BEST!!!"
"-Glenwood Meats (just wayyyyy out in Langford ;) )"
"-Glenwood Meats (Langford) All locally owned, friendly people and excellent meat!! Good luck!"
#19
Grand Butcher
5.0
(4)
"Grand Butcher has the best brats!"
"Some of the best sausages/brats I've had came from Grand Butchers."
"I really like the products and people at Grand Butchers on Michigan."
"Grand Butcher on Michigan has always had good product and service."
#20
Elderslie Butchers
5.0
(4)
"Or Graeme's"
"Or phelps"
"I'll second Elderslie butchers."
"Every time"
#21
Carnivore
5.0
(4)
"Carnivore in Brentwood bay!"
"Carnivore in Brentwood Bay or Orr’s in Saanichton are good."
"Carnivore has some amazing and unique sausages"
"-Carnivore (Brentwood Bay) All locally owned, friendly people and excellent meat!! Good luck!"
#22
E.A. Brady's
4.8
(4)
"EA Brady’s."
"Their steaks are amazing."
"EA Brady’s has the BEST high quality beef and sausages."
"E. A. Bradys or Louise Earl hands down."
#23
Frank's
4.8
(4)
"Great chicken brats! They are my go-to for a quick grill-able on this side of town."
"Frank would discount stuff and let my mom pay in instalments. He would also give me a beef stick. Great people over there."
"Second Frank’s. That kielbasa is amazing. The staff is always friendly and helpful."
"Big fan of Frank’s and their products but they don’t get local meat. It’s out of Indiana from troyers foods."
#24
Oliver's
3.6
(5)
"My partner went to Oliver’s and spent $80 on 2 wagyu filets because supposedly that’s all they had for filets. They were delicious."
"Oliver's on 6th is old school, classic goodness."
"Oliver's on 6th, Edward's, western daughters is nice but expensive."
"I agree, not impressed but probably deserves another look. They have a decent fresh selection, really good frozen selection, and can order anything you want."
"I'll have to revisit them. I went there once when I was living out that way wasn't super impressed."
#25
Chattan Quality Meats
4.3
(4)
"All really good."
"Chattan Quality Meats, Herds and Tilly Butcher for me."
"My go to is Chattan Quality Meats (on Chattan Street), but that's mostly for convenience."
"Chattan Place is home to Chattan Quality Meats and JK Fine Foods."
#26
Paisano's
4.0
(4)
"Little pricey but extremely legit."
"Try their homemade chimichurri with argentine chorizos."
"Paisano’s on smith street."
"Paisanos is very good."
#27
Wild Fork
3.8
(4)
"You should check out wild fork in Encinitas."
"In a pinch I’d go to wild fork."
"Wild fork for bbq on a budget."
"Heard Wild Fork on S Dale Mabry has a wide selection."
#28
Mapari Meats
5.0
(3)
"The folks (and produce) at Saint John’s Butchery are awesome too."
"Awesome cuts and great owners."
"Geoff, Richard and the team are great."
#29
Prolific
5.0
(3)
"Prolific. I visit at least once every couple weeks."
"Prolific on Rufe snow is hands down the best shop in north Texas."
"Prolific is amazing in terms of quality and selection."
#30
Otto's
5.0
(3)
"Otto's also has the best turkeys for Thanksgiving."
"I live 2 miles from ottos. Can confirm, tenderest chicken ever."
"Otto’s for chicken."
#31
Westerly Packing Company
5.0
(3)
"Hands down without question. Westerly packing."
"Westerly Packing Company"
"Westerly packing and McQuaid’s market are both excellent options."
#32
Main Street Meats
5.0
(3)
"If you’re looking for very high quality and dry aged cuts, Main Street Meats is probably the best option."
"It is the utmost premium of local Butcher's."
#33
Bare Bones Butcher
5.0
(3)
"Bare bones butcher was one of the first places I went when I moved to Nashville and the last place I visited before I left. Those guys are awesome and I still miss their food and burgers."
"Second Bare Bones Butcher."
"Bare Bones Butcher in The Nations. Grab a burger while you’re there."
#34
Olivier's
5.0
(3)
"Olivier's Butchery (415) 558-9887"
"Olivier's - very high quality, dry aged stuff."
"Oliviers!"
#35
Urbaniaks
5.0
(3)
"Better than Gordon’s"
"Fantastic, long history, owners cut themselves"
"Coolest experience, try all three recommendations"
#36
Ohio City Provisions
5.0
(3)
"Ohio City Provisions!"
"Ohio City Provisions or West Side Market"
"Ohio city provisions. They raise the majority of the animals they sell."
#37
Wise Ox
4.7
(3)
"High end is Wise Ox"
"Wise Ox in La Costa."
"I've had good results at The Wise Ox in Carlsbad."
#38
New York Butcher Shoppe
4.7
(3)
"I really like NY Butcher in Green Hills. They have a great selection of meats but also lots of really good takeout meals and sides. Super nice people, too."
"New York Butcher Shoppe in Cornelius, NC on Main Street right before entering Davidson."
"New York Butcher Shoppe is worth a visit."
#39
The Pork Shop
4.7
(3)
"The pork shop is def a hidden gem! I haven't been in a while, but their cream cheese jalapeno beef sticks are great!! my dad said their green chili burritos were really good too."
"I love The Pork Shoppe."
"The Pork Shop in San Tan Valley! You can make a trip of it and get decent Texas style BBQ at Caldwells in Queen Creek or Papa Bear Texas BBQ in Apache Junction on your way back to the 60."
#40
Innovative Foods LLC
4.7
(3)
"Innovative Foods LLC, Evans, Co. We really like them for processing our steers."
"In the top class of local butchers, these guys are by far the most affordable."
"I was surprised by the variety...Flap, skirt, etc. Not just ribeye, NY, and tenderloin."
#41
The Local Butcher
4.7
(3)
"The meat is very high quality and the service was even better in my opinion."
"These people know their shit. They have quality meat. They’ll cut to order."
"I just stopped in to The Local Butcher on 23rd and Oneida the other day and had a really nice experience."
#42
Kennedy's
4.7
(3)
"I needed Hanger steak and they got it for me."
"Kennedy's in Escondido is good for carne asada."
#43
The Butchery
4.7
(3)
"Get flat iron steaks! 10/10"
"Is the best Butcher you'll find in the city."
"The Butchery. Crystal Cove or Costa Mesa. Very knowledgeable."
#44
Country Meat Market
4.3
(3)
"Nothing beats country meat market in Tyler."
"Country Meat Market."
"Country meat market Tyler Texas."
#45
Griffith Butcher
4.3
(3)
"Griffith butcher. They are hooked up with the farmers directly."
"Griffith is expensive but a rare family run butcher, which sources meat from areas close to the capital."
"I love Griffith butcher for everything except their steak."
#46
Red Barn
4.3
(3)
"I think Red Barn brats and other sausages are better than any of the other butchers."
"Hidden gem is Red Barn in Esco"
"Red Barn in Escondido is where we have our cattle butchered."
#47
HEB
4.0
(3)
"Rudolphs or HEB. Central Market is OK but HEB is better."
"The prime rib eyes at HEB are legit."
"Alamo ranch and Potranco 1604 heb always has em in stock even late nights when i stop by."
#48
Cattleman's
4.0
(3)
"Cattleman’s in Taylor. The meat is affordable."
"Cattleman's is good."
"I go to Cattleman’s in Taylor and I like it a lot."
#49
Fat Butcher
4.0
(3)
"Also recommend Fat Butcher! You may also be able to ask someone in the meat department at Wholey’s and the price would be much better."
"Fatbutcher is a little pricey, but I've been very happy and think it's worth it"
"Fat butcher is awesome but $$$$"
#50
Guerra's
4.0
(3)
"Guerras - everything, sausages, nothing too fancy."
"Guerra's deserves a mention."
"I'm a fan of Guerra Meats on Taraval."
#51
Southern Steer
4.0
(3)
"Southern steer"
"Really like Southern Steer off Roosevelt!"
"Southern Steer or Costco."
#52
Kuby's
4.0
(3)
"Kubys"
"Have been to Kuby's, but i only got their chicken salad haha. It was amazing. I'll have to try out there butcher shop."
"Kuby's has a butcher shop and "The Meat Shop" sells locally-sourced Wagyu beef."
#53
Muffs
4.0
(3)
"Muffs in Bromborough is nice"
"Muffs in Bromborough, and Lewis’ in Greasby are both very high quality."
"Muffs Bromborough"
#54
Marrow
5.0
(2)
"Highest of quality. I get a monthly butcher box from them."
"Highly recommend the lamb ribs!"
#55
Barron's of Beef
5.0
(2)
"By far the best butcher around here"
"By far the best butcher around here, in my opinion"
#56
Grey Lynn Butcher
5.0
(2)
"Grey Lynn butcher has wagyu."
"The people there are so nice and I never had any bad experience with them."
#57
Sunnyside
5.0
(2)
"Has the best meat around IMO"
"Is the best in town"
#58
Bowman's
5.0
(2)
"Brad's Farm Stand in Churchville carries Bowman's."
"I will 3rd bowman’s!!"
#59
Widnor Farms
5.0
(2)
"Here to recommend widnor farms as well! Awesome people and amazing meat"
"Check out Widnor Farms"
#60
Lazar's Butchery
5.0
(2)
"Lazar's Butchery on Stanmore road is run by an old Serbian guy called Pera. He has really good product."
"There's Lazar's Butchery in Petersham."
#61
Monticello's
5.0
(2)
"I like Monticello’s for seafood. Mert’s is an excellent place with the widest variety of cuts and meats."
"Monticello’s in Haslett has a great butcher. I can’t speak for their seafood as I haven’t bought any, but the meat is always great quality."
#62
Prolific Butcher
5.0
(2)
"Prolific Butcher in NRH."
"Prolific Butcher Shop on Rufe Snow."
#63
Dark Pines
5.0
(2)
"Dark Pines is the best butcher around."
"Dark Pines in JC."
#64
Don’s
5.0
(2)
"Don’s has best bang for your buck!"
"Don’s is the GOAT."
#65
Delski's
5.0
(2)
"Delskis on 44th is awesome. Even has a beef jerky vending machine."
"Delski’s prime meats have always been great. Little hidden gem in the Wyoming area."
#66
Louise Earl
5.0
(2)
"Louis earl is ridiculous. The quality is noticeable even from shitty photos."
"Louis Earl. They'll be able to tell you everything about the meat you are buying."
#67
Rick's Custom Meats
4.5
(2)
"Rick's Custom Meats in Litha has those options."
"Rick's Custom Meats in Litha has those options."
#68
Farm Field Table
4.5
(2)
"Is the best meat you can buy in the area."
"Farm field table is quite good if you’re not concerned about cost."
#69
Westmere
4.5
(2)
"For sausages hands down otherwise I LOVE Grey Lynn butcher."
"Last time I went to Westmere they had some a5."
#70
Meat Board
4.5
(2)
"The Meat Board is the way to go. Exceptionally friendly people with wonderful product."
"Meat Board on Camp Bowie is solid if in the area."
#71
Tullochs
4.5
(2)
"I've never had anything not great from."
"Had one from Elderslie and it was nice."
#72
Clancy's
4.5
(2)
"Clancy's without a doubt the best."
"Clancy's is really good and really expensive."
#73
Heseltines
4.5
(2)
"I’ll second Heseltines!"
"Heseltines in Upton Village however, sound af, proper old school butchers"
#74
Beast and Cleaver
4.5
(2)
"I love beast and cleaver, it's expensive but basically the only place I buy beef from now."
"Then try beast and cleaver"
#75
Wesley's Butcher Shop
4.5
(2)
"Wesley's Butcher Shop ( bus line # 61. ) 5 min walk from parc Cinquantaire."
"Wesley’s is a good one."
#76
Talho Nacional
4.5
(2)
"Eu gosto muito do Talho Nacional! A qualidade é excelente e tem uma enorme diversidade"
"Gosto de comprar no Talho nacional, é limpo, organizado, tem diversidade de cortes, e se fizer cadastro ainda ganha um desconto em toda compra."
#77
Griffith Butchery
4.5
(2)
"Griffith Butcher does superb meats and huge variety."
"We get most of our meat from the Griffith Butchery."
#78
T H Burroughs
4.5
(2)
"T H Burroughs is amazing! Only place I buy meat from and fantastic customer service!"
"T H Borroughs on Hobley drive is a good butchers"
#79
Burroughs
4.5
(2)
"Burroughs is superb. Proper family butcher."
"Borroughs is a hidden gem"
#80
Edwards
4.5
(2)
"Edward's in Wheat Ridge is the correct answer."
"Edwards."
#81
R.W. Bond & Son
4.5
(2)
"R.W. Bond & Son in Grandville is an excellent butcher shop."
"Not in GR, but we really like RW Bond in Grandville."
#82
Baron's
4.5
(2)
"Not the cheapest, but Baron's in Alameda is incredibly high quality and the staff super nice and knowledgable."
"Barron’s in Noe Valley."
#83
Local Butcher
4.5
(2)
"There's a big butcher shop right off I75 north of Valdosta and south of Macon."
"Just find a good place and get your meat there regularly."
#84
Staubitz
4.0
(2)
"Staubitz."
"Staubitz on court."
#85
Kaps
4.0
(2)
"Kaps."
"Kaps at Eastern Market."
#86
Landi's
4.0
(2)
"Landi’s."
"Landi’s on Ave N."
#87
Viva Raw
4.0
(2)
"It's a small company that specializes in raw foods for cats and dogs."
"If you want to look into a raw option, Viva Raw has rabbit as a protein."
#88
Boneberger
4.0
(2)
"Boneberger."
"Boneberger and Magnus Bauch."
#89
Milos Butchery
4.0
(2)
"Milos butchery in St Johns Park, get there early however"
"Milos Butcher, St Johns Rd Canley Heights"
#90
Burgundy's
4.0
(2)
"Burgundy’s"
"Burgundy's."
#91
Dennis Public Market
4.0
(2)
"I get my full briskets from Dennis Public Market and they are great- they only sell Prime Black Angus."
"People think very highly of Dennis Public Market."
#92
Central Meats
4.0
(2)
"Central Meats Kempsville area of Chesapeake/Virginia Beach"
"Central meats in Chesapeake Va hook you up"
#93
The Butcher The Baker
4.0
(2)
"The Butcher The Baker is pretty good."
"The Butcher The Baker on Annfield Road is good."
#94
Major Market
4.0
(2)
"They will do what you want and you can order online."
"Major Market Esco.."
#95
Ivan's Butcher
4.0
(2)
"Ivan’s butcher Smithfield , my old boss (Serb) would send me there for Pljeskavica"
"Ivan's Butcher has good variety"
#96
McWilliams
4.0
(2)
"McWilliams, Saint Clements’s street. My fave."
"McWilliams which is next to the harbour."
#97
H & S Milne
4.0
(2)
"I use H&S Milne (Auchmill Road) mostly these days."
"Is very good."
#98
Bichelmeyers
3.5
(2)
"Bichelmeyers, always Bichelmeyers."
"Bichelmeyer's is great but VERY expensive."
#99
Tumbi
3.5
(2)
"Quality and decent price."
"Tumbi is one of the few butchers that stock certain cuts like Rump Cap picanha."
#100
Butcher Boys
2.0
(2)
"Butcher Boys and Mayer Meat had butchering services."
"The marinated stuff I've got from Butcher boys has been inedible."
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