Best damn Thanksgiving Turkey I ever bought! Good high quality meats. These guys know their craft.

We came here as part of a Food Tour. It was very informative. We returned after the tour to grab some fresh chorizo and a few soups that they had in the fridge. Everything tastes super fresh and the staff was so friendly! read more

The Local Butcher Shop - Butcher Near Me - Berkeley, California

My employer had me put in an online order for delivery for the company's annual Partner's meeting. I was notified that the food had been delivered to her home but she said it had not arrived. I checked the picture of the delivery and it was NOT her door. I called to let Mario's know it had been delivered to the wrong location and the girl on the phone tried to tell me to call back at 4:00 then she said it's not delivered by them, she said quote "its by other people". I told her my employers were waiting on their lunch. She put her manager on the phone and I was told there was no delivery available at that time. Our only option was to go pick it up ourselves and take it to my employers home. My office manager had to take time out of her busy day to go pick it up. This is so frustrating. We weren't even given an applogy! We also still do not know what delivery service was used so we cannot even put in a complaint to them! Very dissappointing. read more

Across the street from the grocery store or adjacent to farmhouse restaurant. Parking is hard to find, so it's all street parking or you can park at the grocery store, run in get your stuff and run back so you don't get a ticket. Cute butcher shop! You can tell the quality is great just walking in and seeing the meat cut in front of you. I grabbed beef liver which is hard to find fresh. They don't have it displayed so you gotta ask for it. They ask if you want it cut to the size of your liking. If I didn't have my steak already I would have bought it here cause it looked soo good! Also pork belly! There is pate and different kinds of oil, like tallow which I don't see much in stores, lard, etc. They also got your pets covered! There is dried beef liver and pork skin! read more

I don't hang out in this part of Berkeley like I used to. Now that my favorite pate place has closed, I've been coming here. It's not as good, but it works. And what they have is better than what you can find in the stores. It's nice and they've expanded. They have soaps, spices, and some storemade pickles. I asked for a bar of soap and the guy at the counter suggested told me there were samples so I took one. I'm glad I did. Beef tallow isn't very lathery and while I don't mind (I used to make homemade soaps and am aware that different oils have different lather properties). I'm glad that he made the offer. I like the old timey vibe and it's a touch more (gourmet ghetto - so not very) diverse than it used to be. The people who work there are very nice and welcoming and I appreciate that. I don't buy meat in this area, but if I had to I'd trust it. BTW, I paid for two pates and was a bit worried that I was overcharged (the piece was very small and weighed more than I thought), so I weighed the pate on my scale at home and it was perfect. No overcharging.I appreciated that. read more

We came in today to purchase a quarter cow. The team was absolutely amazing. With how they broke down, the cuts spoke with us, took the time to make sure we understood everything we were getting right and how we wanted it. This was our first time. We will be back. We recommend them to anybody and everybody with how wonderful they were.! Komi i believe what's his name he was amazing. read more

Top notch quality of meat and poultry Everything was amazing and taste was second to none read more

A great little spot recommended by a local! I was up in Oakland/Berkeley for a few days, so I was able to to try out some near little spits like this one. I was told about their sandwiches, which are premade and only having one variety for the day, where that day it was roast beef. Everything was laid out in a grab and go manner, so I grabbed a sandwich and a root beer, and made my way. Service was great and friendly! The sandwich was excellent, with some nice and soft bread. The veggies were a great complement, with plenty of peppery arugula and peppers. They gave the right amount of meat, and it I thought it was high quality! This is a very lowkey spot that I's love to return to, perhaps for their other meats! read more

The Local Butcher Shop - Roast Beef sandwich - Butcher Near Me - Berkeley, California

This review is for their to-go sandwiches. I remember when their sandwiches were $10.00 before the lockdown. Now their sandwiches are $15.00. I get it. The price of food has gone up. I don't mind paying the $15.00 but I mind that they cut back on the meat. Got to have a meaty sandwich.... especially if the shop is called The Local BUTCHER Shop. read more

[ During Covid Review ] This is the place to go to if you are looking for a great selection of meats whether it be ground beef, sausages, chicken, tenderloin, pork etc. You want something specific, I bet you they will have it! Because of covid, they do limit the amount of people inside (3 maximum) and what I like is that they really do follow to these guidelines they established. While I was there, if they noticed there were more than 3 people inside, they would ask the customer who just entered if they could please wait outside until someone leaves. Another thing they implemented is that when you leave, they have you leave from the side door rather than the entrance. I really feel that they ensure the safety of their customers and follow all the guidelines in terms of covid. Like I said earlier, they have a great selection of meat and if you have no idea what you want or the type of meat you need, everyone there is knowledgeable that they will give you advice. They have sirloin tip, pork belly, ground beef, beef tenderloin, ribeye, new york, marrow bones, sausages, duck, chicken, etc...the list goes on! Not only do they serve a variety of meats, they have speciality spices/seasonings and grains that you can't find anywhere else. They have refrigerators that hold various bone broths you can buy, different meatballs, gravy, ready to bake chocolate chip cookies, beef gel bone packs, etc. You don't want to buy any meat, that's fine. They are also known for their sandwiches that are already made and you can just tell them you want a sandwich and they will ring you right up. Their sandwiches are always changing and that's because they craft a new type of sandwich each day, PLUS all their ingredients are house-made. You seriously can't go wrong with their sandwiches. I highly recommend this place if you are looking for a certain type of meat that other grocery stores don't offer. While the prices of their meat can be a bit pricey, it is amazing quality and the employees are all very nice! read more

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Very knowledgeable local butchery that can provide custom cuts to your preference. They also have tasty sandwiches if you're looking for a bite to eat as well. read more

Bottom line: DO NOT sign up for their classes. I first signed up for an April class ~3 months in advance, making plans around it because I assumed it would happen. Less than 3 days in advance, they sent a cancellation email and offered to reschedule or sign me up for another class. I signed up for another class, again planning around it, and yet again they cancelled with less than 3 days notice. The shop has great food-I've been going there for years when I've wanted high-quality meats. But the fact that they've wasted so much of my time and in both instances have only offered to refund the ticket (a discount, or *anything* to acknowledge the inconvenience), makes it feel like they don't care at all about me as a customer. read more

This gem provides top quality meet from local farmers and excellent service. Thank you!!!

I love their fresh local lamb. The flavor is so much better than New Zealand lamb. I needed several pounds of ground lamb and it was ready as promised. read more

I ordered a haggis from Local Butcher for a Robert Burns Day (which we celebrated a wee bit early), as a foodie friend of mine recommended. Coming from San Francisco, it was a drive, and a wondered whether the trip would be worth it. It was. I spend several days in Edinbugh last year during which I tried some of the best haggis the city had to offer. The haggis from Local Butcher was comparable. The flavor was spot-on and texture was perfect, a good balance of meaty and grainy. As befit the day, we paired it with a series of Scotch whiskies, the best of which was a Talisker 10-year. Lagavulin would probably do well, too. I found the ordering process straightforward - I put in an order a week or so before (note: early ordering is important - I tried to order last year a couple days before Burns Day but was too late) and came to pick it up on Friday. They run an efficient and friendly operation in the shop and I was through in a just a couple minutes. I will do this again for sure. read more

The Local Butcher Shop - Haggis (baked) - Butcher Near Me - Berkeley, California

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If you appreciate fresh meat, please come and support the local butcher shop. I love the name. It's simple and describes exactly what they do and who they are. The quality of meat is very good, but very pricey! Mostly that's because they hand cut all of their meat to order and fresh. If that's what you're looking for, then you need to come to this place. FOOD: pretty much any kind of meat you want they will likely have. And then some. They also have bone broth and soups and sauces and meatballs and tons of other things that go along with meat and meat products. They have a cute selection of cookbooks and even souvenirs. I know that's not food, but the food is excellent! You can also get a deli sandwich. SERVICE: Service is great! During Covid times, they are very strict about spacing people out because the area is not huge. Basically two customers at a time. But I appreciate that they look out for your safety. They are excellent service and will hand cut your meat depending on the size you want. They also have a huge selection of precut meats available in the case. And also some frozen products. Overall the service is wonderful. COST: this is the only reason this place does not at five stars. The cost is high! While the meat is definitely worth it, you can get equally good me for less money somewhere else. But I will still come in frequent this place because I believe in their values and I believe in supporting local business. I hope you will too because places like this that will cut me to order is very rare. read more

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This is a great place to buy meat (if you like that). Their cuts of meats are beautifully displayed. Besides beef and chicken, they carry things like Butchers Hash, and West Coast Scrapple. They also have duck. I noticed they have wool sponges (I have never seen them before). They carry onions and garlic. They also have books about meat. One of the best things is they have butchers that can cut a piece of meat for you, and most markets these days don't have that kind of service. Also, they have free bay leaves. read more

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I have been a longtime customer and have purchased over 15 turkeys from this location. This past Thanksgiving I was given the wrong turkey. Our family likes a more traditional broad breasted turkey and we were given a heritage turkey, which has a very distinct and gamey taste. Since it was picked up the day before Thanksgiving there was no way to exchange it for the right bird once we had made the discovery. I understand mistakes happen and when I called after Thanksgiving I was told I would receive a full refund but that the refund would take place the following week since their computer system was down. When I called back the following week, I was accused of lying and treated horribly. The two people on the phone said they pulled up the receipt and I had indeed taken the correct turkey and then continued to berate and lecture me for trying to dupe them. While I never expected a full refund, I did not expect such hostile and unprofessional treatment, especially when I had shelled out close to $200 for a turkey. There are plenty of butchers in the area and I would warn you from giving your business to an establishment that has the capacity to treat their customers so horribly. read more

Totally love this place. It is clean with a suprer friendly staff. I came in for the Liberty Duck which they butchered for me so that I could keep the head and feet seperate. They have all kinds of bones for stock and other little treats sprinkled around the store for you to find. I dond't eat a lot of meat but am a total fan girl of this place. read more

The Local Butcher Shop has a great selection of local, fresh, and cured meats at a great price. But if you didn't know, they also offer a "Sando of the Day," which tastes amazing and offers a great introduction into the meats they offer. The sando is $12, and slightly on the smaller size for the price, but the quality of the meat and the great flavor profiles makes it a great deal. read more

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Beautiful meats. Nice products like animal fats and stocks. Ethically and sustainably sourced, whole animal butchery. Friendly and well-dressed. Even have raw pet food which my cat loves. Sandwiches are bomb. Yes, it's pricy. That's not because they're ripping you off; that's because raising animals in healthful, ethical, non-factory farming environments where they get to walk in grass and feel the sun costs more. And so does paying farmers a living wage, instead of the terrible wages people get paid in industrial ag. This is what meat rightfully should cost. It hurts the wallet but not as much as buying meat from factory farmed animals hurts the conscience. I buy some of the cheaper products (chicken wings, lamb neck, pastured eggs, etc) and eat them sparingly. Good meat eaten sparingly is actually what is good for you and the planet. Don't skip the pet food if you have a cat or dog! read more

I bought a 4 bone beef rib that was 10lbs. I smoked the ribs for 10 hours using almond wood. The ribs came out perfect and tasted wonderful. I seasoned the ribs with salt and black pepper only. I highly recommend purchasing meat from the Local Butcher Shop. read more

The Local Butcher Shop - Butcher Near Me - Berkeley, California

Delicious, fresh cuts of meat. They had a sandwich of the day when we came by which was some type of braised beef with some other seasonings and sauces. A quarter of a sandwich was enough to be a very filling snack. You can purchase stuff to take home, including seasoning and sauces, which we're super excited to try out. Even though this place is a butcher shop, the ambience is that of walking into a retail store with everything clean and nicely presented with friendly staff to answer any questions you might have. Two thumbs up for this place! read more

The Local Butcher Shop - Sandwich of the day - Butcher Near Me - Berkeley, California

Beautiful butcher shop and friendly staff, but the price for pork is insane. My wife and I came in for pork loin. The butcher said he could de-bone it and trim the fat but we would be charged for the gross weight. Not a problem. He rang us up and the 3 lb. pork roast was over $100. $28/lb. for pork loin is outrageous. I can get prime ribeye for less. I was going to speak up but my wife was too embarrassed and gave me an elbow to the ribs. I like to support local businesses but I don't like to be gouged. read more

Top notch meat and knowledgeable service. Will definitely go back for more. SF is not known for scrapple and these guys make their own. And super delicious. Worth the trip read more

Hands. Down. Amazing customer service and fresh cuts of meat I need a special order of liver and ground beef mixed and they deliver hands down. Also offered the service to call ahead for pick up. I will def return worth the trip. read more

The prices are absurdly high. Plan to pay the cost of a very good restaurant steak dinner to take home a steak that you will then cook. I considered it as a splurge or for a specialty item, but when I was looking at the meat to see if there was something about it to justify the price, the dude working here insulted me for not buying quickly enough, I guess. Something along the lines of "You gonna buy something or what?" Definitely a pretentious place with overpriced product. Head to Ver Brugge. This place is a trap for the ultra wealthy or those who are vulnerable to this type of influence, I suppose. If you're insecure, I think you can be mined for money here. read more

I went to the website and saw haggis was for sale. Okay I'm late for Robert Burns birthday but I ordered two and this was my cart: The Local Butcher Shop CartNumber of items in your cart: 2 Cart price$60.00 Your Cart Continue shopping Product Price Quantity Total Haggis for Burns Night $19/lb - 3-4# in bung cap Haggis for Burns Night $19/lb - 3-4# in bung cap Size: 3-4# in bung cap Remove $30.00 2 $60.00 If this is a pick-up order, what day will you pick up your order? Subtotal $60.00 okay, $60 for 2 haggis. So I paid with my Am Express, got a confirmation e mail, even called and spoke to Caleb to confirm they still have haggis since it was past Robert Burn's BD and then sent my husband to pick it up. When he got there they were trying to charge him over double the $60. They claimed they didn't know what their website said. If this is what employee owned business is like, buyer beware. I wrote the company, 3 different people listed under one auto reply and got auto replies saying I am no longer there. Maybe the bookkeeper still is, I wrote that person also. I always thought this place was pretty expensive but this is worse than expensive, it was false advertising and bad business. I'll stick to Scottish Gourmet, they have the haggis business down pat. ************EDIT: Caleb contacted me and said I should have seen on their website that I was only making a $30 deposit per haggis. He is correct. However I had googled "Local Butcher Shop haggis" and was taken right to the order page which did not give out that information as you can see on the Copy I included of the order. The page I was on went into number of haggis and quoted $30 and then continued on to when did I want to pick up my order. Even in the confirmation e mail there was no mention that I had made a deposit ONLY. So technically Caleb is correct, I did not pour over their website before ordering to see the cost qualifier in the description of haggis. My conclusion is these are butchers, not web designers or business people or an on line customer oriented business and that their price for haggis is for very wealthy people who don't know that haggis is sold in gas stations and supermarkets in Scotland, not in fancy butcher shops. I thought $30 each was high but $75 for a 3 pound haggis was my mistake. read more

Incredible product and great customer service. Their staff is always helpful and accommodating if they don't have what I'm looking for. I also really like how all of them are very knowledgeable about different cuts and how they can influence a dish. Their dog treats are pricy but extremely high quality. read more

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Called yesterday and had questions about the dog food they make. Ryan was great and super nice and helpful. When i went in today he remembered our conversation. All the staff is nice and professional and they have a really good selection of just about everything. I even got this delicious cookie will be back for even more read more

Solid sandwich of the day. You can taste the quality ingredients and it's great to have something made by hand. They also have unique offerings (loved seeing the drinks and meat options they had). The customer service wasn't exactly the best (felt pretty bro-ish), but that doesn't mean it was bad, just unique to themselves. I'm sure I just need to get acclimated. I love these local spots. I'd come back! read more

I continue to adore this shop. Now it is employee-owned, which makes it even more valuable to me. When I go in to order my ground lamb, they cut and grind it right on the spot and I love the Acme buns to eat my fresh burgers on too! Also just recently discovered the chicken liver mousse- awesomely delectable. We don't eat a lot of meat (but my blood type requires insane amount of daily protein) so when we do, this is our spot. Oh, and, yes, pay for this- the humane practices and northern Cal ranch families benefit accordingly. read more

WEIRD - YELP REMOVED my review for this place - but re-posting. from 7/2/17 Headed out to Berkeley to try this place. I forget where I saw it/found it - but my note said to try the daily sandwich - especially if it is ROAST BEEF. Well today was Jan. 2 and we had the day off - I looked at their site - they were open, yeah! - their sandwich was roast pork with broccoli rabe and fennel with "porchetta spice" I did't notice any porchetta spice, and I am glad I tried it - I would have liked MORE rabe, and more pork, would also have liked if the pork was crispy. My gold standard on this is Roli Roti - but that is like comparing every chicken sandwich to Bakesale Betty - you are never gonna beat them - so why try, and don't compare them. It was a fine sandwich - if I were in the hood, and it was roast beef - I would definitely go again, but I am so rarely in Berkeley, I doubt my chances read more

The best butcher in the east bay. Service is outstanding - the guys behind the counter take the time to explain, answer questions about their produce in a friendly and unpatronizing way. Selection of meats and quality is superb. It's not cheap but definitely a 'you get what you pay for' kind of place. read more

Monica and Aaron's butcher shop has a variety of cuts that are all very high quality! Plus, all the butchers there are so helpful :). I recently bought some beef short ribs to braise for dinner and the compliments I received after were non-stop and positive! Yes, it depends on the recipe, but also good quality meat. I will definitely be a coming back! read more

The Local Butcher Shop - Beef short ribs - Butcher Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Very disappointing butcher shop. Quality of the meat here was surprisingly not that great. Bought a prime rib but the meat was super tough. For Christmas I bought a prime rib from niku butcher in sf. This place obviously doesn't compare but even Costco has better quality of meat. I'll stick to niku, flannery, and fatted calf. Service here is great. read more

A very yummy $9 sandwich, which was filling enough to be a complete meal. Proportion of roasted pork to rest: seemed like it was made on pantofolina...Bread too much for the delicate roasted flavors of the meat. Nice cabbagey slaw and a thin layer of some kind of spread underneath the meat. Pork itself was full of flavor, deep flavor....yummy. Yes, the sandwich can be pricey, but so often, I'm paying same price or even more, and those sammies lack the quality and subtle flavors that this place prepares. it's gourmet foodie sandwich here...but even for the money spent, I didn't feel ripped off...it was not small, and kept me quite full. Credit accepted for any purchase over $10. read more

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I love the quality of the meats here and I even took an awesome poultry butchery class onsite during the before times, but this place is way too popular to be this small. I managed to snag one of their XS heritage turkeys for Thanksgiving and even having pre-scheduled the pickup I had to wait in a line for at least 2 hours to get inside and serviced. They give you their full attention and everything inside the shop is amazingly curated and of the best quality and worksmanship you can find. But if I have to fight a hoard every time I just need some breathing room to browse, it's extremely hard right now with required social distancing and I would much prefer a less congested trip to Berkeley Bowl for my meaty needs. read more

This was a great place, and they really took the time for precautions inside their store. I ordered a rabbit 24 hours ahead of time, and they asked me how I wanted to have it cut. When I arrived, they had it ready, and they were extremely knowledgeable when o asked other questions about their meats. I'll definitely be back there, and highly recommend the rabbit!! read more

Daily sandwiches are the best! Check their online menu for the sandwich of the day. I highly recommend calling them either the day of or an earlier day to have them hold a sandwich for you. I called on a Wednesday to have them hold a Saturday sandwich for me ;) They run out of sandwiches by 3pm usually. The staff is very friendly and energetic. It's very clean in the shop and they are very good about keeping people safe during covid times by limiting to approximately 3 people in the store at a time. I got nothing but love for this place! read more