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Mert's Specialty Meats

4.0 (36 reviews)
ModerateButcher
Closed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

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Matt C.

In Ingham county, this is a 5 STAR. In comparison to the places I've been, its a solid 4. Mert's provides a quality butcher experience. With a large variety of fresh cuts (beef, pork, fish, etc.) it is definitely better than the local mega marts, and provides the one-on-one customer service that only a good butcher can provide. In addition to their fresh cuts, they have a large assortment of reasonably priced, shop-made sausages. So far every batch I've purchased has been great. They additionally have a decent selection of more obscure meats in their freezers (goat, beef bacon, etc.), marinades, and dips. However, it does have a smaller meat counter than Marindorf's, but I also think the quality is slightly better; and its closer to East Lansing too.

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4 months ago

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5 months ago

Beautiful steaks to take home and grill! Plus many other unusual cuts of meat and fish!

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9 months ago

Great service and excellent selection of meats. Good selection of other products. The parking is adequate but sometimes limited.

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Great friendly service. Ordered my text. They called to confirm and adjust order. Every time I bought meat there it's been excellent.

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10 years ago

awesome place to find quality meats. Great lamb and veal. I can find almost any kind or part here for Asian. The owner is nice and pleasant.

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Thank you for your kind words Rosalee.

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Great selection, lots of little extras without feeling cluttered. The staff was knowledgeable and helpful!

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