20 year customer - they've done everything for my family. Huge orders for holidays with families and friends, last minute BBQ contributions, everyday purchases. Very knowledgeable & flexible on amounts, cuts, cooking techniques, and recommendations. Great quality, excellent flavor. An absolute neighborhood institution and a treasure. read more

I try to get meat here as often as possible - big selection - great cuts. Can be busy but the line moves fast. But aside from the great beef chicken and pork options I MUST insist that you try the sugar-free beef jerky- it puts all other jerky to shame. read more

Great quality meat. Friendly and quick service. Their Korean short ribs are marinated and seasoned very good

Always five stars here ---this was about our 15th or 16th Thanksgiving with one of Abraham's fabulous turkeys. We always get the smoked ones and they're always amazing. Everyone in the store is lovely and nice even during Thanksgiving and Christmas stress times!! And their inventory of delicious things is consistently superb year-round. read more

I dont eat much red meat, but when i do i make the drive here to buy it. Most of their beef is dry aged and prime and while the prices are creeping up they are still very reasonable. Last visit i scored an exceptionally marbled tri-tip. They have hanger steaks if you ask. Their 'texas' sausages are my favorite flavor. Main thing: the meat here doesnt make me feel sick like the stuff from costco or the grocery store. read more

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This place is a great butcher with a lot of variety. I've been there for skin on pork belly, dry aged bone in and boneless ribeye. It was all delicious and the marbeling on the steak was so good! We'll definitely be back to try more things. The owner is very nice and always patient and helpful. read more

Bob's Quality Meats - Bone in (right) and boneless (left) ribeyes - Meat Shops Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Great service good quality meats, order the baby pig last Fourth of July. It was very nice. They had it right away. read more

It's a decent butcher shop with a big variety, including some more exotic meats. The meat looks great, but I have to question the Prime designation on some of the beef. Especially since we bought three NY strips and sous vide cooked them, but they weren't super tender as Prime should be (especially cooked this way). I've had juicier and more tender steaks buying Fred Meyer's Choice Angus steaks. We also bought quail for Thanksgiving. Like most of the exotics here, they were frozen. They were good, but they showed signs of repeated partial thawing and re-freezing. There was a TON of ice in the package and around the quails--the type that forms when things melt and re-freeze. Also had a good bit of frost in the package. The staff is friendly and helpful, but a little slow. That's okay in normal times but a little unsettling in the COVID-19 era when you're in the store waiting with two other customers. To their credit, they do follow COVID-19 public health guidelines for masks, gloves, sanitizer, and capacity limits. Overall, I'd probably only return here if I was in search of some exotic meat for something special. read more

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We love this place. The meats they offer are excellent, and we have always had success with the dinners we've served using their meats. Also, what is quite helpful is their knowledgeable staff, and their willingness to help. We love their bacon, too. read more

This is a very limited review. I live a bit farther away and am unlikely buy raw meat from them. The selection looks amazing with a price to match, not too surprising. Quality meats cost money! The thing I often buy from butchers when I happen to be out and about is their beef jerky. Occasionally, there are rare game jerky that is awesome too. I bought two packs from Bob's - peppered and Hawaiian. They were $6.99 each for (I think) 6 oz. Cost is on par for butcher meat jerky. The peppered one was on the salty side. The flavor of the Hawaiian was more on point with discernable pineapple juice taste. Alas, the meat was super stringy. I really want to like it more, but it was super difficult to chew. I think the cut of the meat did not cut through the grain making the pieces chewy. The ones I buy from Don & Joe's at Pike Place are much better. Ah well, at least I tried it. read more

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Great selection, both the usual and hard-to-find items. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly to help out with any needs. The price ranges, with certain items being affordable while others may be pricier than your Safeway/QFC/chains. I think it's best to note that this is a local/neighborhood butcher, so don't expect the exact items you find at a chain grocery store. read more

This is my place for all things animal!!!! I've been coming to Bobs for over a decade and they do butchery right. A few things that are staples for my carnivorous household are the kalbi spare ribs, NY Strip, and Boudin! Over the last year we've been recommended to try the Vietnamese Pork and Lemongrass Chicken and they're now some of our go to cuts when making fresh rolls or Bahn Mi Sammie's! The counter staff here is very helpful and I would recommend calling ahead for larger orders. read more

Their brats are as good as anything from eastern Wisconsin. For my part, that says a lot. I'd encourage others to express their praise in rhetoric beyond my own. I say there isn't a better butcher for 50 miles in any direction. I eat meat. I shop at Bob's. Their attention to quality comes out in the selection of eggs, butter, and in the specials they hold behind the counter. I shit on reviewers giving less than 4 stars. read more

Bob's Quality Meats - Chicken thigh, better price and quality than 'super market'. Grilling is higher praise. They bring quality cuts of meat. - Meat Shops Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Amazing. My decades of allegiance to the butcher in the Pike Place Market has now changed to Bob's. The people running the shop are so nice and helpful, and the variety of products offered is absolutely amazing--plus it is more convenient than Pike Place. I am so happy a friend recommended Bob's. read more

This place is incredible. Wide selection of high quality meats that are way better than any grocery store can provide. The staff are all incredibly friendly and I always look forward to going here. Super reasonable prices too. I always end up getting more than what I came for lol. read more

A real butcher. What they have is always excellent. Order ahead is best for any holiday or specialty items. Love the hangar steak.

Best butcher I've visited in WA! Proprietor is engaging, knowledgeable and a pleasure to buy from.

How fortunate we are to have a true old-school neighborhood butcher. Family run, they offer a wide range of quality products and you can either walk in and ask questions or call ahead for special orders. I hope they will be in business forever! read more

We go to Bob's whenever we have a big night planned or just need some great cuts. It seems odd to mention but their chicken breakfast sausage is stupid good - possibly one of the best breakfast sausages I've ever had. They have great sausages for grilling, delicious game meats, and options for special orders and package deals. Can't recommend this small business enough!! read more

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Landjeagers were good, but after 2 days, mold started growing on them. I've bought a total of 22 of these when I visited on 2 separate occasions. First time it molded after 3 days and I thought it was me; the second time I made sure to squeeze out at much air as possible, but it still molded in 2.5 days. Such a waste of money. Don't buy more than a couple at a time is my advice. This is just a review of their landjeagers since i haven't purchased anything else from them. read more

Bob's Quality Meats - landjeagers were good, but after 2 days, mold started growing on them. - Meat Shops Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Worst customer service ever!!! Came in Sunday around 1pm, place was empty. Being my first time here I had a few questions. The guy behind the counter was rude, it seemed like I was wasting his precious time. He half-answered my questions and went to the back. I had to get him to come out from the back to get service. His demeanor was one of someone upset he was having to serve people. The meat can be fenomenal, but if the service lacks, it makes you not want to go back. In the end he checked the receipt to see of I had tipped, which I didn't. He smirked and murmured something under his breath. I left quite upset and will never go back. Teach your employees good customer service. read more

Really helpful staff, and not joking, quality meats. I appreciate the frozen ground meat selection, particularly the ground pork which is the best quality and flavor I've found. My household's meat needs are pretty basic, and we find everything we need at Bob's. read more

Absolutely the best!!! Parents used to go to bobs when I was a kid. And I have been going since becoming an adult and my adult son love bobs as well. The Beef hot links are something you'll never find anywhere else. The smoked chicken is a family favorite. The list goes on and on. You're treated like family and couldn't be more proud to say iv been a customer for over 30+ years and it's only changed for the better. High quality meats and great customer service!!!! read more

Wow, they are a wonderful place. They are fresh and local and the prices are really incredible. The rib eye and the chicken we bought have been great. They don't have organic written everywhere but the stuff is definitely fresh and tasty. Main thing is to make sure to eat it up or freeze it pretty quickly, this is no preservatives good stuff. read more

Family owned business , all so knowledgeable and open to talking and helping with any out of stock items or if you want advice on cooking anything ! read more

I may be damned for being the only one giving less than five stars but it is still at 4.5! The only reason for this is that I got one bad batch of some of their frozen chorizo one time and this does happen with the best of them. I should know better and get the fresh meat cuts anyway as that is why we go to meat markets! Doh! On to the good news... I always come here as much as I can to get their dry aged beef tenderloin or dry aged ribeyes. Recently also dropped by to pick up their special corned beef for St. Patty's too. Don't hate me for the less-than-five review, Bob's is still my fav. It's awesome. read more

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Awesome service, awesome product! There's just something beautiful about having a neighborhood butcher.... and something extra wonderful when the quality and service are both great. I love the hand-made signs advertising specials like.... corned beef for St. Patrick's Day, Thanksgiving turkey, and... well, you get the drift. read more

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Wanted to support local and get a nice rib for the holidays. Meat looks good. Service was great. The only downside to shopping local is that the price was $22/lb and other small butchers in the area have it for $17/lb, seasoned, tied and vac sealed. Bob's was not seasoned or vac sealed. So basically paid $50 more for the roast. read more

Love that Seattle has an old school butcher. We got the smoked half turkey for Thanksgiving and it was incredible and was so easy to serve. Definitely will be our go to for next year. Beef jerky and sausages are also great! Very friendly service! read more

Fresh, quality meat so close to home? Wow, I thought I was dreaming! We put them to the test right away and bought a selection of different meats for our Raclette dinner. And what can I say? Everything was a success! We had beef, pork, chicken and duck (different cuts). And for our "to go" cravings we got some Landjäger, and this german girl tells you: it's the real thing!! So lecker! read more

Very good mild, spicy beef and chicken sausage. This place is worth the drive, they have good meat and pork free casing for beef and chicken sausages. read more

Prices are competitive for the quality of meat you're getting. Especially in the area. Good service, and also open to custom orders. read more

When I was a child, I used to love going to the butcher. It always meant a stitch of jerky and a peperoni stick. Not only that, I knew enough meet was going in the freezer that we would be eating burgers, ribs and dogs for the foreseeable future. Today, I'm wondering what the point is. Costco has grass-fed steaks cheaper than lesser quality meat at your local grocer. There is more jerky and pepperoni to choose from these days than ever (Even though prepackaged meat snacks are no competition) and most local markets have gourmet sausages and smoked meats to save you the trouble of making the drive to one of the few remaining meat markets. Some time ago, my mom told me about Bob's. At this point, it must have bee about 20 years. I think ownership has changed as no one there matches the description she gave of the staff. I purchased a variety of smoked and fresh meats. The best thing I got was a bag of bones for my dog. I think the bones are for broth, but I just threw one in the yard and let my dog go to work. I tried the jerky and Landjagers. The jerky was really good, it reminded me of the jerky I got from Stewart Meats at Pike Place. The Landjagers taste like the lanadjagers I have had everywhere else. I suspect these smoked treats are done in bulk and bought through a wholesaler. I got Texas Hotlinks and Smokes Beef Hotlinks. My dad is from Houston, so I know what a Texas link tastes like. I suspect there is a Texas Idaho, cause these links had no flavor or heat. The smoked beef link was much better, but still no heat. The ground beef was fresh and a good price. For an area like Columbia City were large grocery stores really don't exist, I think this place is a welcome trading post for any carnivore. I'd love to see a butcher in every community, but it's just so easy to get good meat in more places today. Even if you don't brave the Costco line, some will go to Whole Foods, PCC or whatever trendy neighborhood pop up that exists. I don't know about Amazon fresh, but if they offered resh grass fed meat I suspect those trucks would run non stop. I have been here twice, the first time service was impersonal, flat and uninspired. For my second visit, the gentleman was super friendly, talkative and pleasant. My suggestion for these guys would be to make sure their sausages live up to their names and expectation. A grocery store hot link should not have more flavor and heat than one I get at a meat market. I get that some people can take the heat, but that is what mild links are for. Call it hot, it better be hot and never put Texas on anything that doesn't bring the heat. This place is okay, but I need something more, something special, something that reminds me that there is a reason you need to be here instead of a Costco. read more

Came here to try their all beef hot dogs. I was not let down. OMG they are the best hot dogs I have ever had in my life! I will never eat a different hot dog again. Imma come here and buy like 40 of em and throw them in my freezer so I can have delicious hot dogs all year round read more

Dry-aged prime NY strips at lowest cost in the region. Smoked kielbasa has big flavor and an excellent course grind. Vietnamese pork (pre-seasoned) is top-notch for throwing on the grill w/o any additional prep. Gotta put some char on it though cause it's fatty. read more

Post-Covid: done with grocery: butcher and produce. Their chicken is superior to anything I've had from a grocery store at basically the same price. Their marinated meat selections are a treat, if you see it , go for a pound. Whatever it is, it works as a Bahn Mi. BBQ Sause is respectably dam good. I do their pork loin with THIER DRY RUB on grill, grilled berries under a slice of Munster, with arugula and heirlooms on butter crust bread sandwich). Ribeye done well is can be better than a filet (they taught me that). Breakfast pan sausage is addictive: beware. They got eggs and good butter too. Haven't tried the prosciutto or other fancy meats, but summer is coming and I gots pears and goat cheese. Beef-stick and jerky game could use a shake up or at least put in the ol' fashion category. I only want fast and polite service. Save the smiles for something funny. I know this is in contrast to other customer experiences in the PNW. read more

This place is great. Reasonable prices, great selection and quality, and excellent customer service. Picking up a heritage turkey from Bob's has become a holiday tradition in our home. read more

I love this place. Always great service. I love their lemon grass chicken thighs and Texas hot sausages. All the meat here is so beautiful and fresh, I got a steak here that was the most gorgeous shade of red and had fantastic marbling. My go to for good cuts of meats and also where I go to get my barbecue sauce to avoid having to drive to west seattle. When the holidays approach make sure you get your meats ahead of time and freeze/refrigerate them because there will be a line outside of the building. read more

It smells delicious on this place!! They have all your meat needs from sausages, chops, duck, chicken, oxtails etc. You name it, they have it. Extremely quick and friendly staff!! read more

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Meats are a bit expensive and the store is tucked away in a busy street that rarely has parking, yet I make the trip on weekends to buy meat because it is extremely good. Despite the store being small and not having a wider selection, they really live up to the "quality" part of their name. Just wish I could put in an order through the phone or have it delivered (again, parking will be an issue). read more