My brother and I checked this place out while on a family vacation in the area. The big draw for us was the giant donuts. Its not a very big place, but its packed with all kinds of good looking meats. They had samples at the door and they were very good. We purchased a few donuts and took them back to the family. I personally thought they would be average because of the size gimmick, but they were honestly really really good. The staff was super nice and personable. Highly recommend. read more

Excellent meats, brats, cold cuts and yummy baked goods. Service is always friendly, cheerful and helpful. Ambiance is a typical meat market in the old fashioned way. I love it. read more

I've been one. Awesome brat selection and quality brats, donuts were huge and delicious. Employees were very nice and helpful.

Fresh meat, giant donuts and many flavors of brats. Great deli case and local honey. Go early for best selection of donuts.

For Easter Sunday I went out and Spent $27.00 on a smoked ham a 6 lbs ham. We cooked it according to their instructions then allowed ham to rest. Then we tried to cut the ham. That was Impossible. There was so much fat in the ham and very little meat. We didn't eat any ham on Easter ...simply threw it all away. Needless to say we were disappointed. I won't be going back again read more

I'm reluctant to even post this as I'd love to keep this place to myself. Stop here if you're headed up north on 31 to stock up on grilling essentials and more. It would be a mistake to pass up on the donuts which could easily feed four people. A true Michigan gem! read more

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Big thanks to MLive for the heads up on Mac's Meats, with their Michigan's Best feature on them! This is a small, unassuming storefront that packs a BIG PUNCH of deliciousness. Currently, there is a limit of 5 shoppers into the store, because of Covid19 regulations (thank you!). One time we were there, there was a jolly, patient line of people waiting to get in. No complaints were heard; everyone knew it was worth the wait. Did you know Mac's makes 32 kinds of fresh brats? I'll circle back to that, but let me tell you the VERY first thing you need to buy for grilling: their hot dogs. They are, hands down, the best hot dogs I've ever had. Large, tasty, and all-beef goodness await you. We've tried several kinds of the fresh brats, from 2 different visits. The brats are all frozen. Tip from the store: boil for 10 minutes before grilling. When we're not around a grill, we bake them in the oven. They are delicious! Some unexpected flavors were hit and miss: the chicken fajita, chili cheese dog, and cudighy are incredible! The breakfast-type brat was too sweet (that's on us, but a good lesson if you don't want a sweet brat). There's also a meat counter, donuts and fresh bread/buns (out both times we went), and lunchmeat/deli area. The staff are super friendly. There is a club to join that will give you discounts. Do you know HOW good this place it? We drove an HOUR out of our way, heading up north, to go there. Worth every minute. read more

Great selection of homemade brats. The chicken Cordon Bleu and the cherry ones are my favorite! They also have homemade stuffed tots that are amazing in the air fryer. Their thick cut bacon is delicious over the fire. They have delicious donuts bigger than my head! Excellent service and very helpful! read more

A must visit close to rothbary Excellent fritters from the bakery and any kind of cuts of meat that you might like plus homemade sausage and Brats Nice cozy spot with a great butcher read more

Best mom and pop place on the planet. I'm not exaggerating when I say they have the best bacon I've EVER had. I live out of state and when I was traveling there I thought they may close before I got there I called and asked if they would stay open and they did. As my bro in-law were about to spend a couple hundred dollars I said I'd make it worth their while, and they said they'd stay open even if I was only buying a donut. Great people, insanely good food, and as always a good experience. Ps if you haven't tried their ruban brats you need to. I put their butter cheese, kraut, and thousand island sauce on them and I'm addicted. read more

Mac's Meats - Bacon bacon bacon - Meat Shops Near Me - Rothbury, Michigan

I love the hour drive to get here,So worth it! Bakery goods are so good! Everything is huge and like on Steroid's. Meats/ Bacon, Brats, and everything they serve is top quality. read more

OMGoodness! Great meat and baked treats! All who are there are so kind and helpful. Alls butchered right there at good prices. It's worth the stop. Best real butcher shop I've been too and I'm from Iowa! You'll always feel good walking out the door and don't forget the samples they always have. They are always so delicious. read more

Love Macs Meats!!! The asparagus bratwurst are killer. Friendly people with lots of unique food.

They have big thick slices of meat but they are really pricey and they have really big doughnuts that are really good

Great quality meats with a fresh meat counter. Homemade salads and a wonderful bakery as well. Amazing customer service. Great place for all your grilling, smoking or cooking needs. read more

Amazing donuts that are huge and tasty sweet treats. Definitely a local favorite with friendly staff. The best donut in West MI!!!

Checked out Macs today on the way back to GR from Ludington after hearing about it from a friend. Picked up sausages (Chicken Apple and Bratwurst). One of the best brats I have ever had. Moist, hardly any fat, organic and not overly seasoned like many mass produced meats. The Chicken apple was also very good. Followed the shop's direction to boil the sausages while in package for 10 minutes, then remove from package and grill. They also have a bakery section with a good selection of very good pastries. I make sausages so I think I can say I know sausages. Next time I'm in the area I will definitely stop by again. Not too far from US-31. read more

Good meats and a lot to select from in the frozen section. The pork chops were amazing and our ribeye steaks were delicious (I'll get them cut thicker next time). Their bacon - smoked in-house - is also excellent - very nice taste and not overly salty as with store-bought brands (and do NOT microwave this "dry" bacon as it will burn easily - low and slow per the instructions of the woman who checked us out). We also bought a large roasting chicken, which you cannot find in the stores. Can't want for that! read more

Mac's Meats - Meat Shops Near Me - Rothbury, Michigan

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Mac's Meats was amazing! We had a hard time finding a store that had a good meat. We bought 4 ribeye, some brats that we have yet to try, but there were many options, and some amazing peanut butter chocolate brownies! Owners were great. We will definitely be back on our next trip to Michigan. read more

This place is home to the best hot dogs and sausage that I've ever had. Don't be afraid to try the different flavors of bratwurst, because you won't be dissapointed. The hot dogs are smoky, delicious, and have that satisfying snap when you bite into them. read more

Great traditional butcher shop, selling both basics and not-so-basics: burger, steaks, chicken (whole and pieces), house-made sausages, brats, and house-smoked chops and bacon. Also meal-starters like stuffed chicken breasts or pork chops. Small but excellent selection of sides, condiments, and bakery items. If you should have any questions on preparation, the staff is knowledgeable, friendly, and eager to give you hints on cooking to show their wares to best advantage. Samples of 2-3 of their sausages are always available and tempting. Tuesday's feature take home meal deals and summer Thursdays they have bbq ribs ready to go. Some prices are a bit higher than a grocery store, but the quality of both food and service make it well worthwhile. I haven't been disappointed in any food I've bought there in 7+ years, but the bacon would be worth the patronage by itself. Our family calls it "sexy" bacon. read more

Best find! We love the meats, cheeses and baked goods. Try the pay day bar. It's sooo good. To top it off the owners and employees are so kind and friendly. Just LOVE this place! read more

Love Mac's Meats! I go there every time I'm in the area. Best Pot Pies and meats ever!

Went to a birthday party and everything they cooked was on the grill. I asked where they got the meat and they said Mac's Meats. Bacon cheddar burger was amazing and my son had the brat which was so good also. They make a generous burger patty and brat size bigger than the buns. This is the place to buy all your meats! read more

Mac's is a privately operated meat market, offering their own products. The best bacon we have ever had. A selection of brats that are amazing with about 20 different offerings. The meat is all fresh and great. read more

We stumbled across Mac's Meat a couple years ago, it's a little out-of-the-way on Old 31 between Rothberry and New Era. The place we used to buy jerky had gone out of business so we decided to give Mac's a try. It was a great find! Not only was the jerky top notch, but they have a full selection of other meats too. The pork chops were great, bacon is outstanding, bratwurst, cold cuts, beef and burgers, etc. and be sure to try the baked goods too. Mac's is now a regular part of our grocery shopping. read more