I have been making Beef Wellington for Christmas dinner about 12 years. I've always bought a 10" center cut of tenderloin because it holds up the best. Since moving to NOVA, I've had decent cuts from Whole Foods until they discontinued special orders, which is why I turned to Springfield Butcher. The first year that I placed a special order, (mid-Covid), I was able to purchase a decent cut. For the last two years, the cuts have been been less decent and this year was particularly dismal. Even though I stressed, over and over, that I needed a center cut, I got a folded over, end cut. Yesterday was especially frustrating. I paid about $125 for a 3.3 pound "center-cut". I asked repeatedly if it was a center cut, asked to see it. I don't know if the sales associate faced the folded ends away from my vantage point or swapped out the cut after I examined it, but when I came home I found that it was shreds of an end piece, folded over and trussed up. Needless to say, I cannot make a Welly with the entire cut because it will come apart as soon as I slice into the finished product. I'm left wondering if they hold on to the center cuts for their own pre-prepared Wellies, or do they not pay close attention when there are 30 people waiting in line. Either way, the trip took 90 minutes in all, and $125. I won't be returning here again. If you have a special order, make sure to get a close up view of what they package and watch them pack it up for you. read more

I wasn't sure if it was me or not. I purchased 2 filet mignon (either 1.5 to 2.0 inch) 6 mos. ago and they were tasteless. 3mos ago, on a grill- still tasteless. So after the last two times i thought I'd give it a chance, again thinking it was me! I 2" filets, and I must say tasteless. I've b going here for years. It can't be me. I've grilled, I've reversed seared, etc., I've tried it all, and still not cool!! I haven't priced them out (with otherplaces), however, I have zero thought of buying here again. Now I know when my family has a grill out and their meat is blah (and they buy here) this is why. Too pricey for bland meat. Old times do change! Good memories! read more

This place has everything from meats to crabcakes to even herb butter repacked! When you walk in you take a number *on the left hand wall immediately by the door * and I assume it helps the staff get to people in a more organized way when it gets busy there but I went there on a weekday midday and it was very busy. The gentleman that assisted me was very helpful and patient as I had no idea what I was doing, just wanted 2 good steaks to take home. He explained the steaks to me, and helped me decide on a T bone & a another one which I cannot recall the name to,but its like a T-bones sister LOL. Anyways, I got a groupon for the steaks and paid the rest with cash, he packaged them for me and also gave me a rose for Valentine's day!! Such a sweet gesture. I used a cast iron skillet to serve the steaks and it was PERFECT. Definitely would reccomend this place if you're looking for some good meats. read more

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These guys know meat and they sell high quality cuts at reasonable prices. Friendly, knowledgeable, helpful butchers - all of them. The butchers are hands on--they can debone a Leg of Lamb in no time or make a specialty cut exactly the way you want it. They also carry meat items that are hard to fine in most grocery stores, like a whole beef brisket or full beef ribs. Prime beef steaks are always superb. Italian and other sausage made on site. The seafood is fresh. Go to Springfield Butcher when you are planning a special meal or want higher quality, more flavorful meat from a reputable butcher. Warning: the place can get busy, so be patient if you go at popular times. Tip: Check out their Groupon deals -makes the meat taste even better, if you get a little discount off the price. read more

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Bought the last beef heart and chicken hearts here for my dog. The cow heart had way too much fat on it. I bought it at 3.27 lbs and after I trimmed the fat it was 2 lbs. My dogs devoured the chicken hearts! I'll keep coming back. read more

If you're looking for a solid no frills, no gimmicks butcher, this is it. The meat is fresh! They display cases are clean, cold, and the meat is displayed neatly. They have upright glass front refrigeration units that have a wonderful variety of specialty and seafood items. The fresh meat and fresh seafood is displayed separately. The staff is friendly and efficient. I highly recommend this butcher as I have been to others that charge way more for a worse cut! This butcher is top notch! read more

Best quality meats in town. Bought a pack of the country bacon and went back a week later to buy the 5 lb pack. Best bacon I have ever had! Bought steakss and they grilled perfectly. First time I have ever bought steaks and reheated and didn't taste like cardboard. Flavor was perfect next day and not dried out. Staff was super nice, knowledgeable and patient with me on my orders. See you next week Springfield Butcher! read more

The staff are wonderful to work with. Special orders are available. A staff person called to confirm trim and poundage. Order was perfect and ready on arrival. My special dinner was perfect thanks to them. read more

So we were enticed by the Groupon deal, but as soon as we got there, were impressed by the selection. This place has everything from alligator, to duck, quail, chicken livers, dry aged beef, stuffed/prepared meats, fresh oysters and other seafoods....elk jerky...you name it. For its size, it sure packs in the variety! Customer service was very good--also a lot of football paraphernalia (pins...) for sale too (haha random, but quirky). They also have turducken for ordering. That...might be something I come back for. BUT. YOU MUST. you must. come here and get some crab cakes. They are the most legitimate crabcakes I've had yet in the DMV area. Of course, you gotta take 'em home and make them yourself, but they are flavored amazingly and there is no skimp in the crabmeat whatsoever. /\ ( / @ @ ( ) \ __| |__ / -/ " \- / - | |- \ / /- \ /- \ \ / / -`---'- \ \ / \ **Reading some others' reviews, though--I want to confirm they ARE sticklers about the Groupons. Make sure you read the fine print--if you bought more than one $15 Groupon (for $30), you CAN use them on the same day, but you then have to make a minimum purchase of $100. Staff was slightly flustered because we went to redeem the second to last day and "of COURSE there would be no dry-aged steaks left when a Groupon is about to expire." ** Totally understandable--I'm sure they get stormed near the expirations. Maybe they'll be in a better mood the next time I visit without a Groupon to get more crabcakes...mmm can't wait. read more

I love this spot! The staff are helpful and knowledgeable. The meat is all high quality and they will take custom orders. I asked about black cod/sablefish which is tough to find in this area, and they informed me that they would be able to order it for me with a few days notice. Definitely my go to spot! read more

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I'm a PETA-supporter...People Eating Tasty Animals, that is! I love me some meat! I'm a big fan of grocery stores or butcher shops that have a wide selection of fresh meats and poultry and cut their meat to order on the premises. Of course, quality and price are also big considerations for me. Springfield Butcher scratches that itch. My girlfriend and I were hosting a dinner party and we wanted venison and pork belly. Most of the grocery stores that I went to (Whole Foods, Balduccis, Super H Mart) didn't have venison (fresh or frozen) or pork belly by the slab. Springfield Butcher did and was convenient for me to get to. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. I had called ahead with my order and it was waiting for me exactly the way I wanted it. My one, small, critique is that the pork belly slab was frozen. Perhaps, with some advanced planning, I'll call to find out the next time they're cutting up pork belly and get some before they put it into the freezer. All in all, Springfield Butcher is a place I'll purchase meats from again especially since their aged prime steaks looked great and were $3 a pound cheaper than Whole Foods. read more

Fantastic! As close as you can get to a hometown-style butcher... quality, service and selection - prices competitive too! read more

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Every time I go in the staff is Very friendly and helpful. Fresh meat. Definitely my go to butcher.

Tired of eating sad, lean ground beef in my homemade hamburgers so I ventured out to Springfield Butcher in search of a custom grind ground beef blend of 75/25 lean/fat. I called ahead on NYE to ask if I could get a custom blend and was told sure thing, come on in. They were closing early that day so I showed up an hour later, an hour til close. I asked for my custom blend and was told by the counter lady that it wouldn't be possible because they were closing soon. As soon as I mentioned I'd just called and spoken with someone she changed course and said that she'd double check with the butcher that he was still able to do it since they were wrapping up early for 2 days off. And he was! Great news. I had a nice chat with the counter lady during my short wait and let her know it was my first time in. The ground beef was done quickly and the price was right. I picked up 5lbs. Later that night I had the juiciest most flavorful burger that we've made at home yet! Thanks Springfield Butcher, I will see you again soon. read more

I just stopped by with my aunt who was using her groupon. The store wasnt too crowded the Saturday before Christmas and everyone was pretty friendly. We were looking for a roast that would feed 15 people. The selection was a 12 pound roast, with an option to cut off 4 lbs but you might as well go all out and just stick with the 12lb roast. It is the holidays after all, might as well eat well! The store was larger than I thought and there is a lot of sports memorabilia. Prices for meat and prepared items seemed to be decently priced. If you're looking for a meat market in Springfield then check them out! I want to try the crab cakes one day. read more

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Oh hell yeah! Outstanding quality meats selection, it was like walking into a new car dealership, eyes get all big, and greed kicked in, I want 1 of everything. Prime cuts, fresh, and a wide selection of cuts . And then the butchers customer service was amazing, made you feel at home. Go early, COVID restrictions in place , only 5 people in side. Handicap parking is limited, but worth the walk once inside. I'm returning for July 4th barbecue fixing I didn't even ask how much it was, , the selection was that good read more

The best quality meats in the area. The folks behind the counter are very knowledgeable and helpful. We always buy our special occasion meat there. Everyday items like the country sausage are also a treat! read more

This is far and away the best Butcher I have found in NOVA. If there is better, I have neither found or herd of it. Their wares are of top quality, they will get anything you want, and they are obsessive about quality. The place is spotless, and the staff likewise so. If you like to cook and can tell the difference in quality of your ingredients then you will love this place. They also have cold B.B.Q. for sale, just take it home and heat it up. It is solid BBQ, and an easy way to really put on a spread if you aren't up to cooking a full meal. read more

We love Springfield Butcher! I come here to purchase raw marrow bones for my dog. They cut them any size you want. I've tried their chuck roast and it's delicious too. read more

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Great meat, but the should sort out their hours. Website says one thing, sign on the door another read more

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Visited to look at meats to smoke. Pros: Large variety of different types and cuts of meat. Cons: Overpriced and mediocre quality. USDA Choice brisket is twice the price of USDA Prime (much better) from Costco. read more

A mouth watering selection of meats and seafood. You can tell that customer service and quality come first at Springfield Butcher. I was able to use a Groupon to get some great steaks, bacon and pork chops. All were of the highest quality. If you are looking for a great selection of meats and seafood, and a great customer I encourage you to give them a shot...you won't be disappointed! read more

We have been using this little gem now for 2 months. The quality of the porterhouse steaks are amazing and their chorizo is delicious. The service is amazing very friendly and helpful. Haven't gotten the chance to go in and the the place out we been using curbside service. All in all wonderful experiences will keep coming back. read more

We've only been shopping here for 2 months. Best we've found in NOVA! Decided to try the bacon. It is AWESOME! Two pounds disappeared in the blink of an eye. We poached eggs and used the Chipotle Remoulade on them. Another winner! read more

Excellent quality and great variety. Always helpful to cut the meat per my requests. Highly recommend!

We love them, they always have good selections and at a fair price. It is a local butcher, that does take time to give advice and takes a interest in you having a great meal. I just started using a smoker and they could not have been more helpful. I asked about making beef jerky and they got me the correct beef and asked me to come around to the butchers table to make sure I got the correct thickness sliced. It is a "treat" to get a great steak from Springfield Butcher. Remember to grab a number and pay attention to the counter guys and ladies and they will be sure to give you great service. Dave and Debbie read more

Grab a number when it's busy, get personalized attention and get out with delicious, fresh meat all under 10 minutes. Pricing is well-advertised including any restrictions on Groupons with day-to-day specials. When it is less crowded the employees will stew with you over any new cuts of meat you might be oh-so-adventurous to try. Thanks! read more

Springfield Butchers? More like Springfield Bigots! My husband called to ask if they were open on Thanksgiving. For a Virginia butcher shop, this is not a ridiculous question. Instead of responding in a rational or respectable manner, the employee on the phone instead asks my husband "ARE YOU F-ING JOKING?" My husband was stunned and said no, and the guy then responded "Do I sound like I have a red dot on my forehead? NO! So we are NOT open on THANKSGIVING!" and he then hung the phone up on my husband before he could respond. We are both the children of immigrants and I am still enraged over such close-minded and xenophobic treatment. I do not care what other professional qualities you have, anyone who treats new clients like this should be shunned and boycotted. Please take your business elsewhere, there are plenty of local butchers in the NOVA area who would never treat people this way. HAPPY THANKSGIVING! read more

Don't go here if you want cheap, crappy, low quality meat. That being said...This is a shop for high quality meats. A lot of the meats are dry aged. It does not look like meat you buy in the grocery store because it is part of the aging process that makes it more flavorful. The longer the age the more intense the flavors. It's not uncommon to dry age beef for up to a month...kinda like salami, proscuitto etc. If the beef looks dry and the color is deeper it just means that the flavor will be better. The meat you buy in the grocery store is usually a lower quality...that's why it is cheaper. Most meat in the grocery store is lower than choice grade. If you want "bang for your buck" then you are probably too cheap to appreciate the quality of meat they have here. The meat here is definitely a step above. We were there tonight...at 5:15pm (they close at 6pm) with a significant crowd...the night before a groupon special ended, with groupon in hand and were served quickly and professionally with no issues whatsoever. I found the customer service to be great and had no issues with pricing or redeeming my groupon. The sign at the door simply clarifies any questions regarding groupon redemption. I did not find it condescending or offensive at all. It was like an FAQ for groupon users in the store. Not everyone reads all the fine print when they buy so I feel like it was helpful to streamline the process and get lots of people in an out in a timely manner. read more

Alright so here's the deal, you should really only visit this place if you have an excellent deal or if you're trying to impress your husband/wife with your grilling skills on good cuts of meat. The times I've been here I've ONLY been when they've had a Groupon and when I leave I could feed my entire community (no joke). First things first DO NOT, I repeat DO NOT go here on the last day of your Groupon! You will be annoyed and upset with the service, the wait, and more importantly the cut of meat. Now, is this the best butcher in Springfield -- well its up there, but is it the best in Northern VA -- certainly not, but if you're looking for a better cut meat and you don't want to go to Whole Foods or even Harris Teeter then come here and get something to eat. I was just on the grill today and the filet mignon was pretty good and granted I don't think it was grassfed but they are still pretty good. The sausages and the Crabcakes -- good Lord the CRABCAKES are amazing. Seriously, I can't wait to bite into that tomorrow. I would recommend getting the bone in ribs as well. What you will find is that they do not use gloves however, from what I've observed I did see them use one hand for grabbing the meat and one hand on your credit card so bring a wet one to prevent this. But yeah, Groupon is the way to go! read more

I hesitate to write this now, since I have 2 Groupons still to use (or get a refund for, whichever). But I might as well. Where do I start... 1) Condescending sign for Groupon-holders at the door. 2) BARE HANDS handling my meat. This has gotta be a code violation. 3) Meat packaged on styrofoam plates like it's 1955. You can keep your leeching toxins, thanks, and give me some proper butcher paper. 4) Lack of general product variety/organic/grass-fed/free-range meat. I can get a better range of healthy meat at the Farmers Market once a week. 5) Are-you-kidding-level prices. 6) Plastic, recyclable numbers, which would probably be cooler if: a) the staff weren't handling them with the SAME BARE HANDS they just used on the meat; or b) if they hadn't been touched by the bare hands of the last infection-carrying customer; or c) if the germs on the numbers weren't surely going into the food that the staff is about to touch after grabbing the number out of my hand. E coli + MRSA threat level= high. 7) Did I mention that the same BARE HANDS handled my credit card? Now listen, back home in the Midwest, no one buys meat from anywhere other than the local butcher shop. I grew up in that place. I love the smell of that place. There are still things I buy only there, once a year. So I am more than happy to support a dying vocation and local small businesses. This is not the same thing. I have outlined the major problems with this shop above. I needed a rump roast for a crowd, so I decided to drive 20 mins out of my way to get it here after being assured that this place stocked grass-fed beef. Turns out, they only stock 3 cuts of grass-fed beef, not all of which are from the same part of the cow, which makes me wonder how they do their buying. Since I had to buy something, I grabbed 5 lbs of grass-fed ground beef (the cut of which was unspecified) at $5.99/lb. In fairness, their grass-fed selection is only slightly more expensive than it should be (like $1-2/lb, which only adds up if you're buying in bulk). But the other unhealthy cuts I saw in the case were farther out of range. I luckily did not have to deal with the oft-discussed rudeness from the staff. They were perfectly polite to me. But once I saw the bare hands, I frankly should have walked out. I was too distracted trying to find the "rest" of the grass-fed beef to think clearly. All of the beef in my shopping bag (5 1-lb packages) was leaking blood like it had just been stabbed. Luckily, I was smart enough to unpack it in the kitchen sink. I'm really hoping that the meat we bought isn't contaminated. Cross your fingers. I ended up getting my rump roast from Whole Foods, where the butcher cut it by hand, with gloves, while I watched, only charged me $4.99/lb, and packaged it beautifully leak-proof in butcher paper. So, the bottom-line is, I'm gonna have to find another small butcher. This place will not do. read more

So so friendly and helpful!!! I went in on a recommendation and I will never look back. *yeah, this kind of sounds like the beginning of a token empowerment song...NO SHAME* I went in to look and the staff was SO knowledgeable about the meats and had great recommendations for a recipe. I have to say that the breakfast sausage was so flavorful, that I had to buy another pound JUST so I could share it with a friend! read more

This is a great butcher shop. I love all kinds of meat and seafood, and I know quality. Springfield Butcher's selection of meats, seafood, and sides is plentiful. Everything is fresh and tastes delicious. My favorite items are the stuffed pork chops, crab stuffed shrimps, crab stuffed mushrooms, crab stuffed tilapia, and the prime porterhouse. In addition to a wide selection and high quality food, the staff is excellent. I have been there several times and have never been let down by an employee. They are kind, caring, know what they're doing, and they work fast. If you ask they will give you cooking recommendations. If you get home and realize you don't know to cook something you got, call them. Their customer service over the phone is great too. I have read many reviews that some people have written and I see a lot of complaints that this butcher is over-priced. I don't believe they are based on the quality of the food. You may be able to find cheaper meat and seafood elsewhere, but it will not be up to the quality of Springfield Butcher. read more

One of the easiest five-star reviews I've ever had to hand out. I was brought in from their Livingsocial/Groupon deal recently. Honestly, whenever I see a business advertise that often with coupon sites, it makes me worried. The only thing that means generally is they are hurting for business and desperate to take a (multiple) one-time hit in profit on the off chance of generating new followers. Or, they're not business savvy, and will shut down like Ultimate Chicken Bistro in Falls Church (never forget). :( Man, I couldn't have been more wrong. I've missed out on so many opportunities to discover this gem over the past 18 months and I've actually gone to the Hard Times Cafe in the same shopping center since 2000. They have a ridiculously good selection of meats. As another fellow mentioned, they have seafood, but they're butchers so expect the price to be a bit more hefty than a fish market. The quality was still on point. Bought a half pound of Yellowfin tuna to make Tuna Poke and Tuna tartare and it turned out perfect. Their cheddar & jalapeno sausages will probably convert anyone you know who is "meh" about sausages, they're that goddamn good. The thing I found intriguing was their packs. They bundle different assortments of ground meats, steaks, sausages like valupaks ranging around 40ish, 80ish and 200+ish dollars. They looked freaking awesome. Now the downside, which is very minor. I found their crab cakes to not be as good as the reviews here on yelp had hyped it up to be. Now, it may be because I'd prefer to just buy jumbo lump crab meat and fashion my own cakes with recipes from some of the better crab-centered restaurants in Maryland's Eastern Shore. Or it could be the fact they used bell peppers which I think is kinda a cheap binder/filler and doesn't go in a crabcake. Either way, I found them to be just good, not great. That's it though. Every complaint I read on Yelp I've found negligible or hard to believe. They were super friendly and accommodating to everyone with the groupon deals (as was expected because for many it's a first impression) but honestly, I came back later sans coupon for a normal shopping trip and they were just as friendly, and helpful. Honestly, coming from the hospitality industry I kinda don't care too much about the front they put up for customers. I'd assume they're mostly butchers who are dedicated to being the best at their craft to give you the best stuff they possibly can. They're like chefs, so I practically expect them to be dicks. The fact that they're even tolerable or nice is just a bonus (to me). So yeah, tl:dr. Five stars to this place. I drove to Springfield and will keep doing that as opposed to using the Organic (overpriced) butcher in McLean. Check this place out. I bet you won't leave unimpressed. read more

Super nice and incredibly helpful staff! My mom who came in with a list of ingredients written only in French and the combination of her strong French accent and lack of perfect English received wonderful service from the boss and his assistants. Several times it appeared they were playing charades but no one appeared annoyed and they were very busy. Personally, the patience shown was enormous and in the end my mother, who lives in DC, will drive all the way to Springfield for this place from now on. I find that their meat is fresh and I tried their lobster tail on Saturday, which was gigantic and wonderfully tender. I highly recommend Springfield Butcher to people who want anything from a huge steak to different cuts of meat from various proteins as well as the best way to cook it. I DO want to give a heads up that you need to grab a ticket number and to pay attention to the numbers being called because the big lines usually move really fast. The ticket machine is right in front of you when you enter so grab one and take a look! read more

They regularly offer a groupon deal. If you get two deals, you want to use them separately, otherwise you have to spend over $100 to use both. Also, do not come the day or day before the groupon expires. I've made this mistake a couple of times and there were about 200 people waiting in front of us. My favorite item in the butcher, and the main reason why I keep coming back, is the crab cakes. They're outstanding - best crab cakes around! I usually get 3 crab cakes for my husband and I and we split the 3rd one. The different sausages are also very good. If you have any questions or are unsure of what exactly the get, the staff has always made great recommendations for me. read more

I came to Springfield Butcher the night before a dinner party in an abolute panic. The butcher I had ordered a leg of lamb from completely fell through and I needed to find one! So, after calling ahead, and suffering through southbound 395 Friday night traffic I got there. Oh thank goodness, they had multiple legs so I had nothing to worry about. Now, I'd never ordered/cooked a lamb leg before so I was just kind of going off of what I'd read in the recipe. I used really specific terms like, I want that fancy bone on the end, and is there another bone inside? Newsflash, Jessica, It's a leg. Legs have bones and joints and stuff. The staff behind the counter here were incredibly helpful! Once we figured out exactly what I wanted they had it prepped. The guy taking out the hip bone asked me if I wanted to keep it - I hadn't even thought of that! It made some delicious crock pot lamb bean soup, let me tell you. Once I'd prepped and roasted the lamb for the dinner party, the next day, I carved that baby up. Oh my delicious. This lamb was so good! So tender and flavorful. I'm so happy I experimented (on 21 friends) with this leg from Springfield Butcher! Great friendly customer service, too! read more

Executive summary: Great service, great products at fair prices, and generous support to the local community. Why would I shop for meat anywhere else? Springfield Butcher is the perfect local business: they provide great service, fantastic products at reasonable prices, and they actively support their community. I've been shopping here for almost two years now, ever since I was hooked by a Groupon (which I only bought because several of my coworkers assured me that the Springfield Butcher is the best place in the area to get high-quality, custom-cut meat of any kind). I have always been treated with courtesy and received exemplary service at Springfield Butcher--even when using Groupons. In fact, this past Christmas season my family decided we wanted to try a rack of venison for our Christmas Eve meal. I know nothing about venison above having used ground venison to make chili a couple of times. The staff at Springfield Butcher took a lot of time with me on the phone a few days before Christmas Eve to explain the relative size of a rack of venison versus a rack of lamb versus a rack of pork. They gave me great details on how it would cook compared to other meats. They took my order, and guaranteed I'd have a perfect piece of meat waiting for me the day before Christmas Eve. When I arrived a few minutes after they opened on the day before Christmas Eve, I was already number twenty-something in line. The place was jammed. By the time it was my turn, the line was running outside the door. Despite that fact, one of the gentlemen in back cutting the meat came out to show me the entire saddle of venison that he was trimming for me, ask me which parts I wanted. He explained the differences in each section of the loin saddle and then let me cherry-pick the best cuts from either side. This gentleman even then volunteered to crack and french the racks for me--all for no extra charge. On any given day I go to this shop, I receive the same stellar service from all of the staff. I tell them what I want, and I get it with a smile and a "thanks". If I want two specific steaks or chops from the case, I say so up front and have never gotten any guff. If I have questions, they get answered--and if the counter staff don't know the answer, they go to the owner and get the straight scoop without making something up just to get rid of me. That's the service. The products are just as wonderful. I won't bore you with too many details, but my wife and I have always been happy with the meat I bring home from Springfield butcher. I'm particularly fond of their superb roasting chickens (free range, regionally sourced), their house-made sausages (particularly their venison cajun), and their house-made Carolina pulled pork. Their house-smoked cajun pork sausages are a standard ingredient in my gumbo. Finally, the Springfield Butcher is a generous supporter of local schools and charities. Without asking anything in return--not so much as the shop's name on a poster or a Twitter shout out--the owner sponsored a "Back to School" Luau recently put on by the senior class at the school where I teach. Shop here. You'll be glad you did. read more

Love this place. I regularly get their Groupons, but even if I didn't, I'd keep coming back here for the best meats in town. Always fresh and tasty. Plus, they have various game meats from time to time, as well as duck, buffalo, and other meats that my supermarket doesn't normally carry. Even foie gras! I've several times placed special orders for large quantities of things like duck drumsticks (for making confit), bone-in pork roast (for a Tuscan style Sunday roast), etc. Always ready on time and superbly fresh. I only wish they'd carry some cured meats, like Italian prosciutto, salame, etc. Even still, highly recommended! read more

Service sucks. Beef isn't that great. But I do come when there is a Groupon. Previously gave this place a great rating but last time was the last straw. Went there with a Groupon, saw a friend there started taking to her, got in line to get a steak, got mine. Then my friend went up and the "manager" said you can't use yours. He assumed we were together or something. Very unprofessional, denied a legitimate customer. How is a business going to operate like that?! read more