While waiting for our drinks from Tia Maria Panaderia, we noticed Sonoma County Meat and decided to walk in. They do have a small lot to park in. Otherwise, there is street parking. The cozy shop is simply decorated. We were greeted warmly by Paul. He was friendly and helpful. He selected a few beef jerky samples to let his customers sample. Sriracha Beef Jerky - tender with heat Classic Beef Jerky - soft, tender with a bit of heat. Rope Jerky - firmer, chewing, beefy flavor. My wife and I picked up a beef and bacon meat stick and some classic beef jerky. Come support your local business. read more

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Excellent service! Meat is quality and they even have food for dogs. Pleasant place. They also have a variety of frozen selection and apparel. read more

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I reported my less than stellar experience with this meat company. They did reach out to me and remedy the issue with the sausage. I. Really appreciate the quick response. The sausage was replaced and it tastes better. read more

Sonoma County Meat Co - Exit sign with water in it. - Butcher Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

Nothing special. Small shop. High prices- expected for the Bay Area but there are better options out there; lots of items not labeled with prices at all and you have to go up to the counter and ask for the price. The person working when I came in was very pleasant but that's about it. read more

I'm sitting in front of an empty plate that recently held the most AMAZING ribeye! I stopped by SOCO meats and picked out the most beautiful steak (can a steak be beautiful?). The shop is perfect and offers so many cuts not to mention something like 50 in house made sausages. We are so freaking fortunate to have such a gem. read more

Ordered a prime rib and pork roast this year from Ryan and the crew from SoCo. Cooked the prime rib this evening and it was undoubtedly one of the top cuts of meat I have seen. The flavor and texture of the prime rib were outstanding. The staff at the shop were super friendly and Ryan took the time to help me with some preparation questions. Will definitely be back! read more

Sonoma County Meat Co - Prime Rib from SoCo Meats! - Butcher Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

I stumbled across Sonoma County Meat by accident. I don't see many of school butchers these days, so I stopped in for a look. Oh what a look it gave! They have piles of premium cuts of meat for sale. Pork chops, hamburger, bacon, steaks, and more! I didn't have a cooler with me, so I opted for some beef sticks and jerky. All were delicious, but the jerky had a great texture and smokey flavor that I really enjoyed. The employees were great and scrambled to serve a small line of customers. The shop has a great vibe and there's plenty of parking. It's definitely worth a look. read more

I can't believe that I haven't reviewed this place yet... We are quite fortunate to have two really great butcher shops in the same town. As I wrote for the other shop, it's hard to pick a favorite. I always go to Sonoma County Meat Co for their rabbit friers and smoked bacon. Wile there, I always end up buying other proteins that I enjoy cooking with. The meat is some of the best and the staff are always helpful and friendly. If you're looking for quality ingredients, they are one of two amazing butcher shops in the area and we are quite fortunate to have them. read more

Time for me to admit I'm addicted to their hardwood smoked bacon. Yes, there's lavender, but I can't get into perfuming your meat. Clearly, many people disagree. Anyway, shout out to Rodrigo at the Castro Farmers Market stand. Always a smile. read more

Sonoma County Meat Co - Bacon - Butcher Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

Before I go into how much I love this butcher, just letting you guys know that RIGHT NOW, TODAY, they have WAGYU BEEF with certificates from JAPAN! So I would hurry & get some today or very soon! I also love this butcher, but I love all of the Sonoma County great butchers btw, and have gone to all of them. read more

Oh My the sausages were absolutely delicious. The service oh my god you walk in to this place and the freezers are right there packed with everything you need. And the fresh tri tip omg out of this world. Oh and can't walk out without a pig ear or four for your K-9 read more

High quality products. Friendly service. Helpful staff. I like the old world style butcher shop appeal. read more

Sonoma County Meat Co - Inside counter service - Butcher Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

We have been purchasing Sonoma County 4H Fair Hogs for 15+ years. There is a limited number of butchers the fair sends them to for processing. Sure, we have tried this butcher and that butcher, but never was never quite pleased for a multitude of reasons. The number one reason being for dissatisfaction with the previous butchers was that the butcher was skimming off the top and we were not getting the cuts we should have - they were saving those cuts for their retail customers and giving us crap. The other reason, a local well-known butcher did not think we would notice the difference in meat between a well-raised 4H hog and substituted an old sow passing it off as 4H Sonoma County Fair meat - saving (or should I state stealing) my savory 4H pork for their retail counter. Enter Sonoma County Meat Company. We FINALLY have the quality cuts AND the hogs we actually bid on at the fair - no skimming off the top to sell retail and/or leaving us tough and gristly sow cuts. There is NO comparison to other butchers. Sure, it may cost a few extra bucks but the quality is worth it. Plus, the place is clean as a whistle. ATTENTION SONOMA COUNTY 4H AUCTION FAIR CUSTOMERS: THIS IS THE ONLY PLACE TO BRING HOGS. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED. read more

First time here. My husband and I wanted to try this shop and so glad we found it! The gentleman who helped us out with the Tomahawk was super friendly. I believe his name was Grant. He gave us samples of the hot honey stick and classic jerky. Those 2 sticks were gone before we got home! Super delicious!!! Just the perfect amount of seasoning and tenderness. Will be coming back for more soon! Such an awesome local gem! Thank you! read more

This place is awesome! They have a great variety of meats but what I appreciate the most is that I can always count on their store to have bones for making the best broths. read more

I am so used to being disappointed by the service everywhere these days. THIS TEAM has it down. From my first call to Trevor and then working with Xochiti who is AMAZING, to my pickup and Cam's first day. Hospitality, customer service, they communicate, professional.... An amazing crew at every step! Could not have been at better experience! read more

Sonoma County Meat Co - Butcher Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

Not much of a meat eater myself (very rarely) but am experimenting with putting my dog on a raw diet so I'm exploring local meat sources. Has been surprisingly challenging to find certain types and cuts (because many shops don't butcher onsite anymore). Called here to ask questions, they were super knowledgeable and helpful. Drove there and again they were really friendly and helped me understand my options. Lovely people and a great local source for butchering needs. read more

Their grass fed beef and pet food logs were recommended by local holistic veterinarian; our aging totally agrees. People behind the counter are pleasant and informed. read more

Stopped in on my way home. I asked for a big T-Bone. They had a beautiful 2lb steak. It was delicious. I highly recommend them. I'm definitely going back again. read more

Thank you so much for replacing the meat I bought there for Beef Burgundy that I was making for Christmas Eve. I bought grass fed and their was no fat and no flavor. What you replaced it with was amazing. They you gave all the kids peperoni sticks and me a special bag. It was all so easy. Am a customer for life. Great integrity! read more

They are efficient, great , and have good beef jerky etc. I order it and the vacuum seal it for mailing.

Excellent meat! Wonderful service! We'll go back! It was expensive and we were Leary but it definitely was worth it! read more

Oh wow the massive Flintstones sized Ribeye, delicious on the grill last night, and Holy Cow, maybe they should name it that, their beef jerky is outstanding! The will shrink wrap it for you for your hike or travels! I also picked up the smoked pork chops, can't wait and repeat purchase the honey lavender bacon, crave-able! Chis delivered top notch service as well! read more

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If you're at all interested in purchasing quality meat products at a local establishment that is staffed by courteous professionals then look no further than the Sonoma Meat Company. This is a real butcher shop, that houses the best locally sourced cuts of meat in the entire region. The steaks (and selection) are top notch. Each cut of meat is carefully selected with no misses. If it's a grassfed filet mignon or a pork shoulder, they will have it and it will be second to none. I've often walked in and not see something in the display counter only to have one of the staff take their time to go in back and come out with exactly I wanted. Five stars no doubt. read more

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We made our way out here from Fairfield, where there aren't any butcher shops. So, we love to check them out when we get to a city that has one. They had a good Good of selection beef, pork, different types of sausages and even lamb. They also had beef sticks. Choice cut prime cut, they had it all! we will definitely be coming back! read more

Good meat with high prices. I don't mind paying good for quality meat, but the service is hit or miss. My biggest complaint is that I got a gift card and went in and placed an order. When I tried to use the gift card, they told me I could only use it for online orders. There's nothing I want online, so that's just a waste of money. I haven't been back since. read more

Amazing service, amazing products, and great suggestions on how to cook prepare the meats. Worth the drive to get premium quality local meats. Highly recommend! read more

Simply the best meat available in Sonoma County. Last time we bought two gorgeous beef filet's and we could not believe how wonderful they tasted! The service is great, and all the meat selections are fabulous! You cannot go wrong here! read more

HONEY LAVENDER BACON!!!!!! So bummed it's not available anywhere in S.F. lately. Used to find it at Berkeley Bowl, and BiRite, but can't find anywhere in town. It is hands down the best tasting bacon in the State! Come on! Going to visit Sebastopol very soon for supplies. read more

Wow. Wow. Wow. We have picked up meats here a few times and have never been disappointed. The prices are on the higher end, but worth every penny, maybe even if you can't afford it. Lol. It's just that good, which justifies the price point. Most recently we had the Oak Ridge Angus Prime Rib and it was amazing! I made it myself, I'm no chef and it still rivaled the House of Prime Rib in SF or any other cut we've had anywhere. Now that we're back in the area, I see myself stopping here again soon to try some more of their delicious options. Would recommend to anyone looking for quality meats from a reputable local source or for a special treat for a special occasion. Thanks guys! read more

The GOAT. Best selection, best quality, best service. We do a recurring order and it's so convenient and easy to get curbside pickup. Obsessed! read more

Sonoma County Meat Co - What better way to show your spouse you love them? - Butcher Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

Generally, I do not give out five stars easily, and I rarely give a five star review to a business after only one visit. Sonoma County Meat Co. is the rare exception. Real butcher shops are hard to find these days. Most of us buy our meats from the grocery store, or if you need to buy in bulk, Costco. Grocery store meats are mediocre at best. Costco meat is okay and inexpensive. Meat purchased from a real butcher is in an entirely different category. When you walk into Sonoma County Meat Co, you immediately smell the difference. You smell the meat, not the canned, sterile air of the grocery or big box store. There is the slightly spoiled smell (in the best possible sense) of the dry aged steaks, and the delicious herbal smell of the cured meats and sausages. The smell itself is intoxicating. Then there is the visual. The meat case shows the best of the butcher's art. There are dry aged steaks, marinated steaks, beautiful pork chops, sausages, meat sticks, and more, more, more. The day I came in there were two people working in the store front. Both of them looked like butchers with their blood smeared aprons and healthy smiles. Rib eye, for me, is the king of steaks. That is what I wanted. The very helpful and courteous staff pointed me to the dry aged rib eye and a cowboy steak. Both very special cuts that I passed on because I don't think my current grill set up could do them justice. I opted for the regular rib eye. I also got some pepperoni sticks for snacking. When I got home, I fired up the grill, seasoned the steak (just a bit of salt and pepper), and opened the wrapper. Oh, the beauty of that meat. Once the grill was about as hot as I could get it, I put the steak on. With just the salt and pepper seasoning, I have to say it was one of the most satisfying steaks I have eaten in a long time. The fat content was perfect. The meat was tender and rich. The pepperoni sticks were also very good. I am snacking on them as I go. I can't wait for my next visit to Sonoma County Meat Co. This is one local business I hope to visit over and over. read more

Sonoma County Meat Co - Best pork chops ever. They told me the farm feeds them walnuts so the fat is really creamy. - Butcher Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

I came here expecting great things--twice. On once occasion the place was shut. I finally came by when it was open only to find the product selection offered online was not available in person and I was greeted by two deeply indifferent workers whose theme song was "that's not my job." If the workers are disgruntled than the product is usually not great, that's been my experience in life. The website ordering is buggy and did not work for me. I'll order my meat online. By the way GO LOCAL is an insurance policy for bad merchants. read more

Really appreciate everything in this company!! As a new employee! Finding a environment you like to work in is like finding a diamond! Very special!! The meat is beyond the word delicious!! read more

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Great service and great product! Tried their burgers and were very tasty! Will definitely be back.

Went here for the first time based on reading reviews. We got the rib eye, aged rib eye and beef jerky sticks. All are very very good. Flavorful, juicy, and both rib eyes are something I will go out of my way to get again. Can't wait to try some of there other items as the pork also looked really good as did the sausage. Will go back again. read more

Sonoma County Meat Co is my go-to place for pork belly, especially pork belly with the skin still on. Note: you might want to call ahead to ensure the skin is still on if it's crucial to your dish. Service: Friendly, and they aim to greet you as you come through the door. Staff are knowledgeable about what they are offering, and are able to answer questions on cuts of meat, as well as offer suggestions as to cooking methods. Cost: Reasonable, considering they are a butcher. 2 pounds of pork belly with skin on runs about $19. Overall: They've got freshly butchered meat, bone broth, jerky, and an assortment of other goodies that you'll be hard pressed to find elsewhere at these prices. There's a parking lot outside, and even though the interior is small, they'll get you in and out pretty quickly. read more

Sonoma County Meat Co - Butcher Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

Yesterday I went into Sonoma county meat co! First of all I want to start off with how great the girls are and there customer service! Very sweet, kind and very helpful! I bought a lot of meat for a very REASONABLE price and HIGH QUALITY MEAT! I want to also say you are also helping small business who does fantastic work! I made killer steaks last night! My man absolutely LOVED IT! If you are looking to stock up on meat and freeze or to even just get for one day! This is your PLACE! I will not go anywhere else now! read more

Sonoma County Meat Co - Steak from last night - Butcher Near Me - Santa Rosa, California

I love going to Germany. Specifically Bavaria. I particularly like going during Oktoberfest and when I'm there, I always order a dish called Schweinshaxe. This roughly translates as "Pork knuckle". It's a cut of pork that's basically the lower leg, right above the hoof. It's slowly roasted for about 4 hours with the skin on which results in a super tender meat under a crispy skin. It's very hard to find over here and Sonoma County Meat Co is pretty much the only place where I can get it regularly! All their meat is fresh and high quality. The staff is friendly and helpful. Limited hours (for some reason I always think to make this particular dish on a Sunday when they're closed) and higher prices made me consider dropping them by a star, but ultimately if you plan ahead and expect to pay a premium price for a premium product, it's hard to find fault with them. read more

Sonoma County Meat Company, or SoCo, is a high quality butcher shop crewed by a friendly and knowledgeable team. They help local meat producers cut and wrap meat so they can sell it at the markets. In addition, they also offer meat education classes and are truly committed to trying to convince you to buy local high quality meat instead of what you find at the grocery store. There is a parking lot right next to the store so it's super convenient. We tried some samples before choosing one. I bought their Fatta En Casa sausage and it was amazing. There were large chunks of fat in the sausage that were balanced with the sweet anise taste of fennel. Few simple ingredients, but amazing flavor. They vacuum-sealed it right there for us and we put it in the freezer for a few days before using it. At $7 for 4 sausages, I didn't feel like it was too exorbitant of a price to pay. I am already looking forward to my next visit! read more

Sonoma County Meat Co - Butcher Near Me - Santa Rosa, California