I purchase my large grocery order at Market Basket in Danvers as the selection is huge and I save a bunch of money.....but my meat I buy at Mckinnons. Never have I had a problem. I have a favorite cashier Marie who is wonderful, friendly, and quick. People are so friendly there I feel the need to give them a candy bar...Maybe some of these customers complaining about nice-aties should try to be more approachable. This is their job and they take it seriously. I have always created wonderful tasty dinners with their meats..maybe time to invest in a cookbook! read more

Place is nothing to write home about.my mother love's the place,and within walking distance but not much of a selection.and if you're a vegetarian or vegan pass all together!And is also very expensive!I can never find the brands I'm looking for.my advice go to Endicott st by the mall and hit the market basket,it'll cut your bill in just about half with excellent selections! read more

I can't get past the fact that they call themselves a "super butcher" and yet there is no actual butcher (aside from the deli meat slicing variety). read more

I have been shopping at McKinnon's for almost 15 years. Recently I have noticed that their prices have increased much more than any other market I frequent. It appears they are trying to mimic Henry's Market in North Beverly (a very good, but pricey place). I used to buy the haddock stuffed with crab or seafood stuffing or the steak tips, but now they charge so much, it is cheaper for me to go out for dinner. The featured "Real Deal" stuff clam at $3.00 each were mostly bread stuffing, and the twice baked potato is almost $5,00 a pound. It used to be the market was alway full of customers whenever I shopped there, that's not the case anymore. I believe it is good to support small local businesses, In the past I would stop by three times a week to pick up things to make for dinner that night. Now I might go three times a month and I might just stop going all together. BTW, I agree with the posting by Dina B. I have had the exact same experience. read more

I don't understand how a butcher shop like this can stay in business. I've been to the Danvers location twice now, and I won't be going back. Let me start off by saying that when I lived in New Hampshire, I used to go to the Salem, NH location somewhat regularly, and the meats were generally always very good. I can only assume the NH locations are sourcing their products from different suppliers than the MA locations, unless their quality has also gone down since last I was there. Moving on... Since relocating to MA I have been to this store, as well as the Everett location, and neither are anything close to the experience at the newer store up north. Both stores are tiny by comparison, and they offer a much more limited selection of cuts, grocery items, etc. On my first visit to this location I bought a ribeye steak, which turned out to be disappointing. Thinking it was probably just a fluke, I decided to try it out again a couple nights ago because it had been awhile. That decision was a mistake. I purchased a bone-in ribeye (again), which I pan-seared in oil and butter, and finished to medium in the oven. Should have been delicious, but instead the meat was tough, flavorless, and full of gristle. I understand a ribeye is a fatty cut of meat, but I have done this plenty of times so I understand when the quality of the beef is poor because the results are like night and day. I also grabbed a package of their marinated chicken breasts (garlic-herb), which I cooked tonight. I oven roasted the breasts until they were just about to temperature, and finished under the broiler. They were not overcooked at all, and were juicy to cut into. The issue again was the meat quality. Needless to say, juicy chicken breasts should not be chewy. The meat has an almost grape-like snap to it, which tender chicken should not have (although I have experienced this problem before with other low-quality cuts). As I sit here staring at my half eaten breast contemplating the waste of money it will be to throw it out (along with the other two breasts still sitting in the pan), I can assure you I won't be making the mistake of going back here ever again. I can only imagine people continue to come in do to the lack of decent butcher shops in the area, but I honestly think I'd be better off just buying whatever run-of-the-mill offerings Market Basket has on special. Get your act together McKinnon's! read more

Nothing I love more than a chicken cutlet. However the chicken I purchased from Danvers was not good at all. The chicken was chewy and rubbery. I love this butcher shop as I've purchased from here before but recently I have been very disappointed with the quality. read more

What is so great about this place?. It is small local grocery store. They don't even have a full butcher shop. They did have refrigerators full of marinated meat, that was expensive. They do carry some local made foods but that is it. Other than that they are like any other store. Not worth the drive. read more

When I lived in Malden I shopped the Everett store all the time. Great selection of all types of meats, great variety of marinated beef, pork, chicken and the prices are very reasonable. I am far away now and miss shopping here. The cowboy chicken is particularly good. read more

The premade meals here are delicious. They also have a large selection of right-from-Italy foods. I'd recommend stopping by!

I cannot believe I forgot to update this review. I did bring my receipt and explained to the woman at the counter what had happened and with no hassle at all they told me to grab something for same value. I have been back since with no problems. read more

I love this local store. Everything is always fresh. I get the ad in the mail every week and take a look to see if any good deals are in there. I always find a few items and head over. The store is small with a limited selection of products but def worth the trip. The meats are the best around. I use a power wheel chair and even though the isles are narrow I have never had issues getting down the isles unobstructed. Any time Ive needed assistance there is always an employee within 30 feet to assist me. Plenty of parking and I notice something about that parking lot....even the customers are polite...if they see me in the wheelchair they stop and let me go by...and when im driving everyone stops to let everyone go...much different that big box stores. I thank you for keeping those isles clear. The cashiers always greet me with a smile and dont mind waiting when im digging for my store card. I highly recommend. read more

Great steaks and Chops ,Best In Town Really

I live in the neighborhood and am in there to pick up quick things all the time- meat/chicken is better than anywhere I've ever shopped and they carry Richardson's milk, which is all my BF will drink. Great selection on random things like chocolate too.. It's always crowded, the staff are knowledgeable and friendly and get you thru their line quickly.. do yourself a favor and stop in! read more

Ground lamb sausages for sixteen people on short notice made the dinner complete! It is also a good choice for other meat products or a delicious sandwich from the delicatessen counter. Very kind staff and a pleasant atmosphere. Next time we will try some specialties. read more

I used to live right across the street from McKinnon's over 5 years ago, loved their prepared foods and convenience of location. After I moved, I didn't really shop there too often, unless I was in the area. Sunday I needed a few ingredients for book club and some groceries for the week so decided to go to McKinnon's rather than a larger grocery store. Deli prices are higher than the small grocery store in Middleton on Maple St I go to, was disappointed. Bought some produce, not as fresh as it should have been. Bought a pack of 6 Fuji apples for $5.33. Yesterday morning I went to slice my first one up, it was totally rotten inside. Sliced up the 2nd one, same thing. 3rd and 4th one, rotten to the core. Brought them back this morning, the lady at the customer service counter didn't seem interested to wanting to keep me as a customer. Only gave me exactly $5.33 back. Told her "Now I know why I don't buy produce from here, it tends not to be fresh", she comments back, "I never have a problem and I always buy my produce from here" Walked out and said "You just lost me as a customer" read more

Self checkout---- needs time to "balance" out the bugs! , however that minor issue does not interfere w/quality, customer service, and a great local mArket. read more

My complaint is one of customer service! I think that if you call to ask a question, and someone answers and then puts you on hold, someone from the correct dept. will pick up. It is a waste of my time to just hold--this shouldn't happen! read more

I live in everett and there is a mckinnons there but once in a while its worth taking the trip to the danvers store, because its incredible! The danvers store is much bigger and has a lot more parking, but the quality meats and prepared foods are just as delicious. I buy all my meat here at great prices. I love the chicken, steak, and a new item--mckinnons own italian sausage. The chinese and teriyaki flavored sausages are the best i've ever had. The deli is also great, and you can't go wrong with the prepared foods. I could eat mckinnons chicken salad everyday of my life. The best part about mckinnons is the prices!!! So cheap, and the service is like a small town kind of store where if you go in enough, they get to know you and i really like that. Do yourself a favor and never buy supermarket meat again! Go to McKinnon's!!! read more

I had ordered a large cut of meat in advance at the butcher and left my name and number in their order book. I called the day before and confirmed that they had plenty in the store. When I went to pick up the order, no one could find it and eventually they said that they didn't have it. But he called the other store and they had it and would bring it over in 30 minutes. So I waited and after an hour someone came out and said, oh, sorry the other store doesn't have it either. What is the point in ordering in advance? What is the point in giving them your phone number? Why did they lie, not once but twice? The store manager didn't care except to say, oh well, sorry. I went to another reputable butcher and had the meat at the same special price they had offered. What a waste of time going to McKinnons read more

I am writing this review because I have recently had two really bad experiences purchasing meat at McKinnon's. I bought two packages of ground beef on Special right before Christmas and used them to make meatballs and sauce for the holidays. I love to cook and put a lot of effort and time into everything I make. I also like to buy good quality meat and have always had good experiences at McKinnons. When I tasted the meatballs, they tasted rancid, like bad meat. The taste did not resemble beef at all. It was such an odd taste. I am not sure what it was but I was very upset because I spent so much time making them and not to mention the money wasted. It is really hard to return meat that you've already cooked. I did talk to two managers at Mckinnon's to let them know about my experience. They told me no one else complained and didn't seem too concerned. Because my experiences have been good in the past, I decided to give them another chance and on my next visit I bought the chicken breast/cutlet style on special. I made chicken cutlets with them for company I was having. I had to throw them all away! The chicken tasted rubbery and chewy. They were horrible! My 13 year old son wouldn't even eat them and he will eat anything. I don't know if it is what is on special but I will be buying my meat at Danver Butchery or at another meat market even if I have to spend a little more money. read more

Horrible customer service, called to ask if they have whole turkeys available (summer time) and the girl on the phone said "yeah I think we do" well... if im going to drive there 30 mins to get a whole turkey from you for $50.00 shouldn't you assure me that you have it?? Hello??? so she transferred me to the meat department which didn't answer. Called back and told the same girl that the meat department did not answer and with aggravation and an attitude told me "hold on" while she transferred me. I choose to not shop there and find another solution as they dont deserve my business. DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND GO TO THE DANVERS BUTCHERY for your meats and butchery needs read more

Hi, I have been a customer of McKinnon's market for over 40 years. I was brought in Everett MA. and purchased my holiday meats from McKinnon's markets in Everett. I live closer to Danvers now and purchased a Black Angus Rib Roast for Easter and spoke to the manager Jim Lee and asked to get me an excellent Black Angus Rib Roast. Because of Jim being such a great manager and McKinnon's being such an outstanding store, I have never made a review in my life, but my guests were so delighted with the quality of the roast that I had to write one. read more

This place is terrible.Out of date products on the shelves.Its very overpriced. Sometimes,the prices don't ring up what is on the product.

So...I went here with my sister and mother for McKinnons own bacon my sister saw advertised in the flyer. We get up there and she asks them for it and the butcher (who honestly looked like Donald Trump) looked at her up and down and said we don't have that here rudely while giving her a dirty look. She told him she saw it advertised and he then said "I said we don't have it". We just turned around and left because she was completely nice to him and for some reason he was rude. We get out to the car and my mother called and asked if they have any "McKinnons own bacon" and they said "yes ma'am we do". Well that's funny considering the butcher told us otherwise and didn't even suggest another option. Clearly he didn't like the way my sister looked or perhaps it is because she's a dark skinned Hispanic. Never again will she be shopping there and I definitely wouldn't suggest anyone else does. Horrible service. read more

For a neighborhood butcher shop, this place is ok. the produce is extensive and not too pricey. Although they have the best prices for Boar's Head cold cuts, the service is slow and I typically spend the extra money at Stop and Shop because the service is faster and more pleasant. The meat is ok, they don't offer much for organic or hormone free meat but the chicken sausage variety is good. Overall, this place is good for a quick stop but time after time I find the people that work there are miserable. Most of the folks at the deli are miserable and the cashiers consistently grumpy. read more

My family had a fallout with our old butcher shop, so we decided to try a different Meat Markett. We placed a Christmas order by phone with McKinnons Danvers. We ordered a tenderloin roast to be picked up Dec. 23rd to feed ten -twelve people. The shop was super busy and I got in line. The roast was ready with our name on it. I was concerned as there were many negative posts on Yelp. They followed up on what we wanted as I spoke with the folks I guess at their head office. I am a chef, and they did a nice job, My Dad said at Chrismas Dinner" That was the best Roast Beef I have ever had. Thanks I highly recommend and will return in the future. Paul McGinley Jr. read more

Good Deli. Marinated meats are very good. Prices and selection for a small convenience store is good. Fruits and veggies are ok. HOWEVER, the employees are very RUDE. They have an attitude and never say thank you and have a nice day. read more

I bought a Italian cold cut calzone at the danvers store today. I have bought them in the past and have been very good. However, today I cooked it & as I ate it, I found a piece of plastic on the ham. Not Good. That will be the last time i shop at McKinnon's. I just think the quality is just not there. read more

If you're going to go grocery shopping, do it wherever you normally do, but when you buy meat, you need to do it at McKinnon's. They do have a small grocery and produce section, but the main attraction is there amazing meats and knowledgeable staff. This a place where you can go in looking for different cuts and the staff will always point you in the right direction. The meat is extremely fresh and the prices cannot be beat. Great boneless chicken breast for under 2.00 per pound, and also good alternatives like pre-stuffed chicken and pork. The best has to be their marinated sirloin or lamb tips. They are simply incredible, and again the prices just cannot be matched. Just last week I went in to grab three rib-eye steaks to make a dinner. I asked the butcher for a good cut and he gave me three of the most tender, nicely marbled steaks I have ever cooked. I believe they were only 4.00 per pound on top of that. In addition they also have a great selection of lunch meat from Boar's Head to McKinnon's own and the prices are very reasonable as well. Summertime is coming up, and McKinnon's is the first place you need to go before you BBQ. I'm there at least once a week. read more

Went there today to try some marinated meats for our Sunday cookout. We called ahead and spoke with someone who assured us they sold several varieties of steak tips, and of great quality. While we were deciding on which marinade to get, a woman who buys the tips on a regular basis suggested the "original" and she said they were fantastic! So, based on that, we bought a package. We also bought buffalo wings, and marinated turkey tips (which were actually the whole cutlet). The turkey tips were good, loved the wings! The tips were a HUGE disappointment. One piece I tried wasn't even the consistency of steak tip, more like lamb. And the one piece that looked and did taste like a tip, was extremely tough. My family agreed with me. Needless to say, we won't get the tips there anymore. We plan on trying Dom's next week. I'm thinking of calling the Board of Health to see if they can investigate to see that McKinnon's is actually selling the authentic cut of beef listed on the package .... stay tuned. read more