Been coming here for years to get my mom "that good chicken sausage." This is a cute little butcher shop with a large case of meats up front and a variety of Italian grocery items. Current price for their house made Italian sausage is $5.99 per pound, which is a steal for the quality of the product. I can usually be in and out within just a few minutes and the staff have always been polite and willing to answer questions or make suggestions. I remember coming here as a kid and I'm so glad to see their business continue to prosper after all these years. read more

Great meats and sausage.very nice staff! The hot Italian sausage has fennel yeah!delicious . Steaks were perfect

I've been coming here for years. They are the best Butcher Shop in our area. Their stuffed pork chops are terrific but they are known mostly because of their homemade Sausages. I especially like their hot Italian and my wife loves their chicken and mild Italian Sausage. Everything is reasonably priced and delicious! The counter people are always courteous and knowledgeable. Not fancy inside just great meats and service! read more

Meat is great and cuts are interesting. It even has recipes and a room to test some of the meat.

This remains one of the nicest butchers around. They have a nice selection of top quality meats always available. And the eggs are reasonably priced. Easy parking on Fairchild or Hertle. Update 142 2021 read more

Trolls and those who have nothing better to do ask, "Who has the BEST Italian Sausage?" I guess that makes me a troll or very boring, because as you can see, I just snuck that question into my review. Growing up as an Italian kid, my mom always went to Johnny's to get mild Italian sausage with cheese. When I got my driver's license, it became my weekly assignment to drive to Johnny's to score sausage. They were the first ones to add cheese and parsley to their sausage, although others do so now, as well. I've been eating Johnny's sausage and other delicious food since the 1960's. Maybe even longer. The Italian sausage recipe they use today is the same as when I was a kid. It's absolutely wonderful. Parking is tight, so I recommend you take the either the #11 or #23 bus, both of which stop right in front of the store. Wheelchair access is not too bad. The door is heavy and you'll probably need so help with that, but there's no steps to contend with and the aisles are roomy. read more

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Quality and service is excellent prices are great. Always consistent best homemade sausages

I lo r to make tripe and Johnny's has it in stock. Tastic selection of meats sausages chicken in all kinds of Italian accoutrement. I'll be there. read more

I can't say enough great things about this butcher. The family who owns it is knowledgeable, helpful, and beyond inviting. Not only do they have high quality products at very reasonable prices, they are always happy to offer recommendations or order things that they don't regularly stock. In addition to the regular butcher store meats, they always carry fresh bread, delicious deli products, and an array of other specialty items. Try the rare roast beef! This place is absolutely worth a visit! read more

Let me first say that this was my first visit to the store. It was the Saturday before Christmas and it was busy. We had a last minute change to our holiday menu and I was in need of a briscole. I checked everywhere and could not find anyone who could help me. I accidentally found Johnny's. I thought I'd take a chance and drive over. I asked the very pleasant lady behind the counter and she said that they had one left. I grabbed it and left. This was one of the best briscoles I have ever tasted. I will definitely be back to try the other offerings they sell. Great job Johnny's! read more

I go to the Italian Fest every year for their tripe. I love their sauce and I don't usually eat other people's sauce because I can make my own . This store has high quality food. read more

Went to Johnny's to get food. Inside not one person had a mask or gloves on. Even when there is not a virus going around gloves should be used when handling raw meat. They are not taking this pandemic seriously. When asked if why they don't wear masks or gloves the reply was "eh, sometimes ". Time to social distance from Johnny's meat market. read more

The Best butcher shop around, and it's a family owned business. I've tried all the chicken sausage in Buffalo and by far I feel Johnny's is the best. Spinach feta, and no fennel!. Bottom line is...if I'm having a cookout during the summer I always on some Johnny's hot Italian or mild as well as chicken sausage. I sometimes pick up a nice chuck roast as well. I recommend this place and is worth a 30 minute drive . read more

Such a convenient spot on Hertel for your meat needs! Lunch meat/cheeses to prepared pasta salads to fresh bacon (meaty and so tasty! Also cant beat the price at $3.89lb!), chicken, ground beef, to housemade sausage and sahlens hotdogs and eggs...they have quite the variety. I was even pleased to find Rootie's blue cheese!! Thank you! The workers were super friendly and everyone that came in the store they knew by first name. A fellow patron recommended to try the shrimp salad...never had such a thing but he insisted it was one of his staples. Let. Me. Tell. You. That shrimp salad was sooo good! I have no clue what exactly is in it but I will be returning for more! Also there is a whole homemade freezer section where you can find a variety of soups, homemade sauce and meatballs, and a variety of prepared full meals ready for your oven! They have an assortment of grocery items that would be super convenient to grab instead of going to a large grocery store for "just one thing." They sell gondola pasta items and Luigi's rolls and other local items as well. I will def be returning...so many things left to try! read more

I went here for the first time this past Saturday, for some steaks for a backyard dinner party I was having. First off, great service -- the lady who helped me out was pleasant and nice. I got a few Delmonico's and some stuffed banana peppers for an appetizer. The steaks grilled up perfectly and minga those peppers? Forget about it. (Name that movie.) I'll defintely be back to this North Buff gem. read more

Going to Johnnys is like stepping back in time to 1900. An old time meat market before Upton Sinclair exposed places like this. 1. No one wears meat handling gloves. 2. Your butcher will go straight from handling your raw chicken/ meat / sausage to dishing out your potato salad and ham salad with the same unwashed ungloved hands. 3. Get your meat here if you have a burning desire to get salmonella. read more

Scott and the crew at Johnny's continues to provide outstanding customer service with their special orders. As always, I'm searching for stew lamb. stopped by last week to see if there was any in the freezer, no luck. Scott did promise me fresh stew lamb the following Thursday (yesterday) from a leg 'o lamb due to arrive Tuesday. Hand cut, uniform cubes (thank you, Jay!), packaged in 2# bags as I had requested. No upcharge from a regular leg! (N.B.; Federal charges SIX dollars a pound more for stew lamb, and does not know the source of the product) Johnny's lamb is sourced from a farm in Colorado. The funny ways of the world, I know exactly where that farm is, and have met the farmer/rancher (from my Denver days). We really are all connected, aren't we? Was tempted by some frozen cheese tortellini on my way out and NO! Not until I move! Then we will have a cheese tortellini with homemade pesto sauce night. who's in? read more

Johnny's Meat Market - Meat Shops Near Me - Buffalo, New York

I'll keep it simple. This place has the best to offer. The meats, succulent. Pre-mades, read soups and salads and meatballs and chicken cutlets, exceptional! What is offered within this lovely small store exceeds my expectations. Luigi's breads - sliced!!!! Italian pasta made with semolina and cut on a brass die. Seriously whoo hoo for me! Tub butter, slap me again! Better yet, Circle U hard salami. I have recently cut all ties with another local meatmarket/butcher shop. No need to rehash old nonsense. This is my go to for future purchases. read more

Ah, the love I feel for a bona-fide butcher's market! Having it in my neighborhood makes it that much better! Asked about meat packages, and was told about their specials in the weekly Buffalo Rocket...a new stop on my weekly grocery runs! Only disadvantage: no all-beef bologna at the deli counter. Although the Wunderbar sufficed in the pinch I was in, I prefer all-beef. Excellent vendor (Luigi's) for rolls too! read more

Love their hot sausage and breakfast sausage! People working are always very helpful! Great small business.

We are changing our rating to five stars! What caused us to update our review? Could it be Johnny's delicious homemade meatballs that we enjoy weekly? Their lean and high quality bacon that doesn't shrivel up into nothing? Their fantastic spicy Italian sausage? The friendly and consistent service? All of the above! read more

Best Sausage in the City! Other meats & poultry of high quality. read more

I've seen other reviews with the same concern, that being that they handle meat with bare hands. They'll go from handling raw meat with bare unwashed hands to serving prepared foods. I don't see how they don't get a citation for this. read more

Best chicken sausage ever. Love this place. Friendly staff. I've been going for years.

I love Johnny's Meat Market! Started going a few weeks ago and now refuse to go anywhere else. Their prices are so good, and I always get chicken breasts which are huge. Love to support a small business, especially one as great as this one! read more

I have been to Jonny's regularly for years now. My wife gets all of her sausage making supplies, including casing. We also find all kinds of hard to find items like huge bags of yeast and multiple kinds of capers. They also have all sorts of frozen italian pasta and soups too. This place is so much more than a butcher shop. Great staff too. read more

When I walked in I was greeted with a warm hello and friendly conversation before I made my selection. I picked out 2 steaks and a lb of bacon. The steaks cooked perfectly and was one of the best cuts I've ever had. I enjoyed going here and will definitely be back soon. read more

I've been coming here for years. Prices are fair and the service is excellent. It's a real Hertel institution. In addition to meat/deli it err ms they sell many small grocery items including homemade frozen meals like eggplant parm, stuffed shells, etc. Definitely try the house made sausage! They will also order anything they can get for you if you ask. read more

Love Jonny's meats and come in here since I was a little kid used to give me the rolled up piece of bologna while mom ordered fresh Italian sausage I still come here I'm 50 years old and love the service in the old world feel a true treat. The sausage is just as good as it was back then. read more

Can't say enough good things about Johnny's. Prices are great and the meat is way better than any other place I've been. Wouldn't get my steaks anywhere else. Try the Wendel's chicken!! read more

My first trip to this butcher. AMAZING!! There were 2 gentlemen and 1 woman behind the counter. Kind. Professional. They were very busy and yet even an old woman who was as cocky and irritating as the day is long, did not rattle their cages. (I would have been in police custody) Even after she left, they were just as beautiful. I will be returning. These people are great. read more

The customer service is always the best. The previous review that mentions salmonella is way off. This place is clean and the meat is always fresh and delicious. Clearly someone was having a rough day and took it out on them. Fresh cut steaks and all natural chicken is a must. read more

Stopped to pick up some sausage, always fresh and customer service is always great. Don't mind driving out of my way to go here.

this is my second meat large meat package. the first while affordable was just thrown together and the cuts did not look great at all. you would think on a 150$ order they would care a little more. I called and asked them to take care on my next order, on the second order they forgot 2 8oz strip steaks and gave me all of the pin muscle? which is rather tough and not strip??? again another 100$ package. i thought after talking with the manger the first time they would have figured i know what is what, or maybe they just dont care or want my money. I do not like the fact the slipped the pin muscle in on me the 2nd time. will see how they fix it read more

Perfectly sliced pork pressed flat for spring rolls. Butchers are so skilled they measures 20$ worth by eye for my group on highly recommended read more

A friend gave me a gift certificate to Johnny's, and I'm sure glad she did. Their service was friendly and fast, and there are a plethora of tasty pre-made dishes that I'm looking forward to trying. But most especially, the store was clean, the cut of meat (pork shoulder) I bought was great, and the prices were cheap. I'm going to become a regular. read more