A hidden gem! I went in, specifically looking for New York strip, and got two of the most beautiful NYS steaks I have ever seen. I didn't take any photos of them before, but please take my word for it. The guys are incredibly friendly and knowledgeable, and did a nice job of upselling me on compound butter after I told them I was planning to make my own. And as always, USDA, prime meat can be pricey, but it's so worth it. (Pic is of my finished steaks resting) read more

Cutting Edge Specialty Meat Shop - New York Strip Steaks - Meat Shops Near Me - Bakersfield, California

So we went based on all the good reviews and pretty much have found our now go to spot for meats! Thanks everyone for telling me basically I should go and try out there meats which we are so glad to have done! Super service great tasting steaks and we are from Texas! Tomorrow we are trying the lamb chops read more

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Tucked away in the back of a gas station on Fruitvale & Norris is a hidden gem. I have been a customer for over 20 years and will be for the rest of my life. This place is owned and operated by two two brothers Tyson & Jaren. At one point I lived less than 200 yards from here and would be buying meat at least 2-3 times a week. I have since moved to the complete opposite end of town and don't get there nearly as often as I should. Somehow I get almost giddy when going in and have been so focused on my upcoming meal that I have completely forgotten to leave a review. Shame on me!!! If your a fan of high quality meat this is a must go kind of butcher shop! For years they carried Harris Ranch (and still do) before a lot of the major chains picked them up. They now also carry Snake River Farms (look them up) one of the elite cattle breeders in the world. I guarantee you cannot find a better cut of beef anywhere in Bakersfield! The brothers are extremely knowledgeable and passionate about what they do. They will ask you how many people you intend to feed to ensure no one gets left out of the meal you are preparing to serve. They will ask you what method you intend to cook with and provide instruction whether it's grill, smoke, bake or fry. They will even write the instructions down for you. The meat selection is great with options like Cordon Bleu, stuffed Tri-tips, Fajitas, and much more! The selection of sausages is unmatched. Tip: the Apple sausage is incredible and if it wasn't for the texture you would sware you are eating apple pie! Some things to consider on your first trip are the Killer Griller, Blue cheese stuffed Tri-Tip, and of course the Apple Sausage. I could go on forever, if you haven't been here do yourself and your family a favor and go. They will thank you for it and ask you why you have not served this before! read more

Love this shop and the people who work there. They are thoughtful, helpful and generous above and beyond. And their meat is superior to anything you get at a grocery store. Try them . You'll thank me later. read more

Was very disappointed with this place. I've heard a lot of good things about this store. However, yesterday I asked my fiancé to get there and purchase some meat after his job. He bought two pork chops (16$) and two chicken breasts (11$). He isn't that good at grocery shopping, however, this place had an amazing reviews, that gave me a trust. When I opened pork chops today, I was shocked. The meat not only had areas with the brownish color, but also smelled terrible and was slimy. Didn't opened the chicken breasts yet, but I'm already very sad. Don't understand how people may sell something like this to others, especially meat? Maybe it's the good place, according to people's reviews, just be careful and look what they are selling to you! read more

Cutting Edge Specialty Meat Shop - Pork chop - Meat Shops Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Not open during posted business hours. Went at 12:00PM on a Wednesday. Supposed to be open at 11:00AM. Not open. Wasted trip. Wasted lunch hour. read more

The best cuts of meat ANYWHERE! We have tried several butcher shops in town but we always come back to Cutting Edge Specialty Meat Shop. The best customer service and the best cuts of meat in town! read more

A friend of mine sent me here to buy Tri tip. This place was not on a side of town I frequent. I was skeptical from the beginning. Once in the place, I was warmly welcomed like they knew I was coming! I told them I needed 4 Tri tip, and was told I should buy a package of six. The service was phenomenal! They vacuum packed the Tri tip I was freezing AND carried it out to my car!!! I'm a vegetarian but I will be back to purchase and cook for friends and family!!! Thank you! read more

This meat shop is hands down the best in town. The price is average to above average but you get what you pay for. A+ Don't waste your time go check it out.! read more

Gosh. Most meats USDA Prime. This meat store is in Pounds Mkt. Which has a Valero gas pumps outside. Easy. Easy to miss this Joy. Temp give 4 Yelp stars for have not eaten meats from here yet. Yumm is a Strong Possibility. Huge Kabobs. Gosh! I feel like a Rat. Ok. Maybe Mouse for giving this place 4 stars while most Yelp'Rs here gives 5 stars. But as a Foodie... I believes in the Taste test first. Before finalizing a review. But I did'nt bring my Ice chest today. Almost brought one Lamb Kabob, can't help myself, still... looks like pound and half easy for one kabob. Huge mushrooms too. Butcher told me it had little vinegar in marinade. Im not partial to vinegar. read more

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One of the last remaining meat markets in Bakersfield. Staff is friendly and product appears to be of high quality. The Kickin Chicken and Basque sausage is off the hook. read more

This butcher shop is fantastic! Wanted to try smoking a pork butt for the first time! Walked in to purchase the pork butt, however, they were all sold out. The butchers behind the counter said I could use bone in pork loin and it would be the same thing. I took their advice and gave it a try. Those guys were right! I smoked it at 225 for 11 hours and the meat fell off the bone! My family, and co workers, raved about the pulled pork! Thank you cutting edge for your advice and cooking suggestions! I'll definitely be back!! read more

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I put off coming here for over a year and really regret it. My first time the guys recommended the killer griller and it was the right move. So far i have had the killer griller, marinated chicken thigh, pre-seasoned tri tip, compound butter and the bacon. Everything has been the best I have ever purchased and i plan on coming here weekly from now on. read more

Cutting Edge Specialty Meat Shop - Killer grilled pulled off the traeger at 118 with a small slab of that butta - Meat Shops Near Me - Bakersfield, California

My go to butcher shop starting with outstanding customer service and following with delicious prime or Wagyu meat options. They have a variety of sausages they make onsite. Also, they have stuffed chicken or pork chops to die for! Don't forget the kabobs! The killer griller is legendary! Order early at the holidays and don't be afraid to special order if not a holiday. Tyson and Jarren are the very best! I highly recommend. read more

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A year later and few pounds heavier. The unsung heroes here: chicken breasts stuffed with stuffing (try grilling it blackened), pretty much all the flavors of sausage, mushrooms, shrimp skewers, and of course any of the stuffed tri tip. These guys will gladly give you cooking instructions so you can look like a hero at home. read more

2 1/2 lbs tri tip Chicken kabobs Chili verde links Top notch product here.. first off my wife hardly eats red meat at all. She tore it up also my 8 year old boy said this was the best meat ever.. definitely coming back for more.. great service knowledgeable staff and awesome prices... read more

This place gets a coveted 5 star review for a number of reasons, but the primary reason being the butcher behind the counter (sorry I don't remember his name). I went in looking for something special for our anniversary, and was not disappointed. The butcher was amped up to help. He recommended a beautifully marbled ribeye, seasoned it on the spot, and happily gave advice on how he would cook it. He even took the time to share photos of the same cut of meat he had just cooked the week before, just to show how good it could look. I didn't argue with a word he said, grilled the ribeye as recommended, and the result was amazing. Again, 5 star. read more

Cutting Edge Specialty Meat Shop - Anniversary Ribeye 2018 - Meat Shops Near Me - Bakersfield, California

I love coming here. High quality. Excellent service. All of the food is fresh and if you have any questions on how to prepare the meat, fish, or veggies they will explain in detail. Super friendly. Thanks guys read more

I live in Buttonwillow and I drive into town just to pick up meat from this place. Customer service 5 stars selection 5 stars variety 5 stars quality 5 stars. Bone In filets, stuffed pork chops, killer griller tri tip, their selection of sausage. I cannot say enough. Cutting edge is a little gem in a time where we don't have many mom and pop type stores anymore. Please visit it's worth your time Oh yeah prices are great too read more

Great selection of meats and friendly staff. We ended up getting two ribeyes and they were incredible! Super tender with very little fat. The shop is located inside a gas station. Would definitely recommend! read more

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I love the service and most especially the meat. The specialty meats are the best. Get the killer griller or the jalapeño stuffed tri tip and the red pepper skewers if you get the chance. Makes any Bbq guy look like a genius. read more

Best meat shop in Bakersfield! I've been going for the last 3 years, not once been disappointed, really helpful staff, if you want to nice piece of meat come by to cutting edge specialty meat. If you want a special cut, call a few days before so they can make you that order! read more

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Great meat market!! I love how creative they are with their selection. The skewers are fantastic, the sausages Devine!! We stop in every time we go camping!!! Oh... The stuffed tri-tip is a must!!! You really can't go wrong. My husband gets beef and I get sea food. Yummy!! We've been customers for years, the guys that run it are awesome!! Call ahead with special orders, they sell out fast!! read more

My wife and I have pretty much given up eating beef but today found cutting edge and bought two ribeye steaks as well as some pork chops. We ate the steaks tonight and they were unbelievable- tender, flavorful, perfect texture, the way I remember beef from a long time ago. Were they expensive? Sort of, but a lot less than having a mediocre steak in a restaurant. Anyway, how does one measure extraordinary taste? I'm anxious now to try the pork chops -- maybe another review. But these steaks deserved their own review. Many thanks to the knowledgeable butcher behind the counter who cut each piece of meat individually to our request and who was most informative about where the beef was raised. read more

The best butcher shop around with the best customer service you could ask for! Make sure you try one of their signature Killer Grillers! You won't be disappointed :) read more

Thank you cutting edge for supporting local sports! Your meat selection makes it hard to make up my mind. Sausage made fresh and bacon that makes me drool. read more

Stop by this meat market yesterday to pick up some steaks for my anniversary. Grabbed a couple of Wagyu ribeye steaks. They were phenomenal, the guys there were really helpful and knowledgeable. Decent priced wagyu, you pay for what you get. read more

This place is seriously amazing!!! The people who work at the counter are always so friendly. We buy our meat here, you can choose from three or four different meat baskets and they last a LONG time. The meat is amazing quality and you get a lot of meat for a great price. The sausages are awesome and the stuffed tri tip is even better. I have never had anything bad from here. The food is always tasty! read more

We love to bbq and this is the only place we buy our meats. The tri-pepper sausage (aka crack sausage) is so addictive! All of their sausages are made in the store and I think we've tried them all. They carry Wagyu beef which is the tenderest I've ever had. The staff are super friendly and very helpful. read more

Tyson, the proprietor, and his team are excellent. The quality of the cuts and specialty meat products make this a destination in Bakersfield. If someone wants to impress their guests or have a truly tasty grilling session, go here! read more

Never going here again I payed $95 on a meat basket and didn't get nothing this will not feed my family for the month maybe a week so mass up and they didn't have the ready when it was supposed to be so I had to want a other day read more

Went in for the blue cheese stuffed tri tip, which is absolutely amazing and was recommended the "killer griller". All I can say is if you haven't tried a killer griller, you're missing out. Absolutely amazing!! Great meat, great service. A++++ read more

By far the best meat market in Bakersfield! The guys who work there are excellent! Always friendly and helpful! Must try items... Killer Griller - an awesome tri-tip with great flavor, Stuffed Pork Chops - the stuffing is perfect and so easy to cook, and finally the pickled cow tongue. For you Bakersfield natives, this is the best place to get tongue. It is so much better than the actual Basque restaurants because they actually marinate the tongue overnight. Seriously, try it and you wont be disappointed. I have been coming here for years and will continue as long as they're open! read more

This is a meat shop that sells very high quality meats. You may not be able to afford to purchase all your meats here, but I have been here many time for "occasions". The tri-tip is as high quality as I have had, we have also had some of the steaks. Prepared properly they are so tender and flavorful. A few weeks ago we bought some of the specialty sausages, and they were a big hit as well. read more

Yessss, I've been going to Pounds Market for over 30 years, its been at least 20 since I bought anything at the meat market. I just did yesterday Boy O Boy! it's phenomenal. they have excellent cuts. Even the elusive and rare dry aged bacon wrapped filet! Now if they would carry the bone in variety! The basque sausage was excellent! Also tried the blue cheese sausage, huge hit as well! I saw stuffed tri-tip, three types, as well as a behemoth Killer Griller. I will definitely be going back to work my way thru the case. They have baskets, and special cuts available as well. For all the SF transplants, this is right up there with the quality of 4505! SO RAD!!!!! read more

Easily the best butcher shop in town! I grew up on wood dale and still love it, but this place is better and more convenient. Try the Swiss and bacon stuffed tri tip! read more

Great meat market! I love the stuffed Tri-tips!! Just got Rib Eye steaks a couple days ago, and they were awesome! And if you need just a few grocery items, it's inside a Gas Station/Market! read more

The best! From their pickled tongue to blue cheese or jalapeño tri tip and their prime rib will make you look like a star! Absolutely worth the stop! read more

Previously we have had some not so good luck with pork chops (not from here). We went in for our usual weekly visit to get items we always get, Killer Griller, Sirloins, Chicken, Boneless BBQ chicken leg/wings, skewers, kabobs, etc... All of which are excellent every single time. Got talked into trying the pork chops and instructed how to cook them. I followed the instructions exactly and HOLY MOLY!! Let's just say we would eat these every night they were so juicy and tender. Melt in your mouth good! These brothers NEVER let you down. I tell everyone they should buy all their meat here. No reason to go anywhere else!!! read more

Very happy with this meat market! Only place in town I was able to find an eye of round roast. The man working the counter was very nice and knowledgable. I'll definitely get meat there again! read more