Great neighborhood butcher shop that packs a lot into the space! Friendly staff and tons of fresh and frozen meats. Keep an eye out for the specialty made items that they make in house! read more

Mike's Butcher Shop - Meat counter - Butcher Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

I love everything about this place. Great service, great products, freshly baked buns. It's a neighborhood dream come true. Plus, great holiday specials. I am happy every time I go on and hooray for Lilly! read more

Better meat quality, and selection than any of the local grocery stores that I've seen. They also have a nice shredded beef or pork sandwich and a huge choice of jerky if you are on the go. read more

I just had the best home-grilled steak in my life and I got it from Mike's. Their service was very fast, and it was a busy Saturday afternoon. I bought 4 burgers (2 jalapeño cheddar and 2 bacon cheddar) and 2 top sirloin steaks. Even the fat was good in these steaks and melted in your mouth like butter. I can't wait to make the burgers. I will be frequenting Mike's and I'm so excited I tried this nearby gem!!! read more

This is a nice little shop to order meat from. I had picked up four of their apple bratwurst and they tasted amazing. The buns are good too.

The meats are great here, and the staff is always very helpful. I always manage to find somthing new here that interests me.

Everyone is very friendly and there is a wide variety of meats. We absolutely love the beef sticks!!

This is a local gem of a butcher shop, with wonderful meats and service, and a true "small town" vibe. The staff will get to know you and are happy to help you with suggestions & answers to your questions about the extensive selection of products they carry, and to order it for you if they don't have it on hand. The items they produce (for example, their excellent mild Italian sausage and ready to cook meat loaf) are a very good value and great to keep on hand for quick and nutritious meals. A long-time customer, I highly recommend this store! read more

I have driven by this place hundreds of times so THANK YOU Sam W and a few fellow yelpers who are also part of the WSP Facebook group for mentioning this place the other day. Naturally, I had to take my snoopy ARS in to check it out since everyone raved about the beef sticks and jerky. What I tried- Beef Sticks-Wonderful! I had to chomp into one immediately when I got in my car!! Chicken Jerky-Almost tastes like smoked salmon but in chicken form. Its not your typical thin jerky but Man Oh Man, is that stuff tasty!!!! Roast Beef Sandwich-Reminds me of the Roast Beef my Mom used to make and they pile it on! 4 Bucks people!!! I actually ate mine the next day so I am sure if you get it hot from them, its even better if that's possible! The Famous Smoked Bacon-I have not tried this yet. It is still in my fridge waiting to be cooked but I am sure its as good as everyone says! Pig Ear-I could not forget my pooch Teddi! He loved his Pig Ear! He usually plays around with them, eats some, then leaves it but not this Pig Ear. He ate the whole thing in one sitting! Can it be possible that these are the premiere Pig Ears? Is there a difference in Pig Ears? Maybe they smoke them better... Service-A++++++++..Could these guys be any nicer??? NOPE....They put up with me asking all kinds of questions about everything and I felt so happy when I left! I also love that they have buns and a few other grocery items in the freezer so you can just do a quick stop and get your entire dinner if need be! I can not wait to go back!! read more

Mike's Butcher Shop - Getting Teddi a nice greasy Pig Ear!! - Butcher Near Me - Saint Paul, Minnesota

The lead butcher knows how to cut meat. Especially brisket. So all you backyard grillers who have been failing miserably at making a brisket or burnt ends, it's not you. It's your butcher. Go here and you will be the neighborhood celebrity. If you grilling is still terrible. Well then it's you. Go to a restaurant in KC or Memphis. And don't think about ever making any sort of meat again. read more

If I ever need a really nice beef, ham, or turkey for a special dinner, this is the place I go to. Not only is the quality amazing, but so is the customer service. Last year I did a ribeye roast for Christmas dinner and needed the rib removed but on the side - no problem! That ribeye roast was also absolutely BRILLIANT. they also do their own smoking in-house, so their hams are especially amazing. Their prices are a bit higher than the mainstream grocery store, but not by much, and you're also getting significantly better quality. They also offer a really nice selection of frozen foods, jarred sauces and jams, cheeses, etc. And dog bones! I haven't gotten one of their meat sticks but I might have to the next time I go in (which might be very soon as I've been craving that ribeye roast again). Highly highly recommend this super charming, welcoming, excellent butcher shop. read more

Great butcher shop. I don't know how people don't shop here if they are even remotely close by. The prices are decent compared to a grocery store and the quality is so much better. The meat is fresh and they will cut you any piece you want if you ask. They will even clean it without asking. Also try some of the sausage sticks... They are a delicious snack. read more

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Mike's Butcher Shop is my go-to place for fresh bone-in steaks and chops, sausages and meat sticks, cold cuts, cheese, and assorted other butcher shop items. For many people, when it comes to bratwurst, they think of Johnsonville brats. I don't care for Johnsonville brats because I find them to be dry, salty and tough. I greatly prefer the bratwurst from Mike's Butcher Shop. Their bratwurst are flavorful, juicy, and tender. Put their bratwurst in one of their fresh-baked hotdog buns and you have a match made in heaven! Another favorite of mine at Mike's Butcher Shop are the bone-in steaks, in particular, the porterhouse. This lovely cut of meat is a tenderloin and New York strip married to a large T-bone. The bone adds a lot of flavor to those two cuts of meat. In addition to beef steaks, Mike's Butcher Shop has pork chops and, on occasion, lamb chops. The staff at Mike's Butcher Shop are friendly and helpful. It can get busy at the shop on Saturday's so keep that in mind. Also, it is not always apparent that the staff are working on an orders for others, so, if it appears you are being ignored, a polite "Is there anyone who can assist me?" will clear things up. read more

I've bought all sorts of different meat from Mike's and never been disappointed. The burgers and brats are especially good. Very thankful to have them in the neighborhood. read more

Great meat quality. The cashier was also hilarious. I don't know where they source their beef, but the tenderness and flavor are fantastic. The fat was very buttery as well. I tried a porterhouse and t-bone and will certainly be back. I also think that it's an excellent value proposition. I've had similar cuts from very high end grocery stores and they simply don't compare. If you're looking for age in the flavor profile this may not be what you're looking for. The trade off is that the meat is mild and absolutely delicious. read more

Amazing food and amazing service. I've been there a few times with great product, but recently I wanted something I didn't remember being behind their counter, so I placed an online order by email, but they obtained it for me and gave me a pickup date (The price was easily comparable to chain grocery stores). The meat was straight-up amazing (as always). If you're getting meat, come here. Best butcher hands down. read more

Great people friendly and helpful. ***prices and *****qualityfood. They have some extras like buns chips and side dish foods too. read more

Driving down Robert St. I spot the word Butcher out of the corner of my eye. I almost forgot about this place. Sam is right about the amazing smell. I wasn't interested in the meat that day as much as the accessories. I was hosting the fountain pen club snacks, and in a fridge are spreads from North Country Gourmet. The onion and garlic had an orange cheese color and was delicious. However, the swiss almond never made it out of the house. I also grabbed a Helms Sugar Shack pure maple syrup out of Barron, WI. Behind the counter they also make sandwiches. The classics never die. read more

Went in the other day to get some ground pork for my husbands favorite Romanian dish, sarmale. We accidentally got two pounds of pork and one pound of pork sausage meat, which ended up a happy accident as they were the BEST sarma I have ever made. We also picked up a pound of their stellar bacon. I have been dreaming about this bacon since the last time we had it, which was TWO YEARS ago. My husband says to the butcher "oh mah....I love your bacon, I missed it." Butcher says "yea....I know." But really, they can afford to be a little smug about it, because really it's amazing. The smell of smoked meats is just saturated into the walls and it's SO heavenly. They also have smoked sausages for snacking, and killer sandwiches. read more

I'm not a fan of their beef jerky. It has an almost ham-like flavor that is off-putting to me. But their chicken jerky is kickass. It's well-seasoned and substantial and the beef sticks are equally delicious. They carry some specialty frozen meats (they have lobster tail meat for extremely cheap) and they carry a ton of spices and seasonings. The butchers really seem to care about what they do and will do special cuts. One of my friends that lives in Virginia came up here a couple years ago and fell in love with the beef jerky. He still talks about it to this day so I make it a point to send him a pound every now and again. I asked the butcher if he could vacuum seal it for me for the trip; he did so without question and said the product would be just fine in transit this way. That's really good customer service, in my opinion. This is one of the gems of West Saint Paul that, sadly, I don't think people are utilizing nearly enough. If you're used to getting your meats at the grocery store, give your local butchers a chance. You might find that the quality of the product you're receiving is far and beyond what you'd otherwise get. read more

If HOUSE SMOKED BACON isn't enough to get you in the door, then stop reading now. It has a no-nonsense simple flavor that's really brings you back. And they slice it for you, so go as thick or as thin as you want. HOUSE SMOKED BACON. Wow. Their polish sausages are some of the best I've ever had. Their jerkey was also top notch. Beef sticks were okay, but I'd go to von hansens for those suckers. read more

I loved this place for so many years. Sadly, there seems to have been a shift lately, mostly in staff. My wife stopped in yesterday and had a terrible experience. Staff was just plain rude. Last time that happens. Everyone used to be so nice and helpful here. Doesn't seem to be the focus anymore. Sad. Best darn brats in town too. But I'm not going to put up with bratty kids who think they are doing me a favor for buying there. read more

Have lived in WSP for 10 years and just recently started going to Mike's (don't know what took so long). Got some steaks and jerkey. The filets we got were the most tender cuts of meat I've ever purchased from anywhere. The jerkey was a big hit with the family as well and the service was friendly and great. We will now be frequent shoppers. read more

I LOVE this place! Lots of favorites- the burgers (especially the black n blue and bacon cheddar), pork chops, steaks, jerky, bacon, smoked polish. And the staff is always great! read more

Love this butcher shop. The chicken and turkey jerky are made from full cutlets and is incredible but their beef sticks are pretty great too. They don't have the widest variety in flavors for say bratwurst but I feel the quality is much better than some places that have 30 flavors of brats and that's apparent whenever I decide to go to Hyvee or another butcher shop. I feel the ground beef has better flavor too and they have the best burger buns to go with it that they bake in house (seriously don't leave without hd or burger buns!). Also, I've only had very friendly service at this place and I've been coming here regularly for the past 8 years so for sure check this local place out. read more

Classic butcher shop. Homemade sausages and jerky smoked in the shop. Don't leave without a beef sandwich! Butcher shops like Mike's make city life worthwhile. read more

I can't decide what I like best about Mike's.. the beef sticks/jerky.. the great steaks.. the amazing brats (steam in Guiness before grilling)... or maybe the bacon, cut to #6. I just had a beef sandwich to go w/ horseradish sauce that was also fab! read more

The Smoked meat smell wafting out of the smokers had my mouth watering. Our steaks were wonderful, tender, juicy and flavorful. While we were picking out our steaks, we over heard several people ordering the turkey and chicken jerky, so we got some and Wow! This is great! I loved the seasoning on the chicken; I'll definitely buy more when we go back. read more

Having a photo of a dog..as a butcher shop is lousy PR. The pig ear doesn't show..looks like you butcher dogs...lol.

Major disappointment on this trip to the butcher shop. Usually, their beef jerky is among the best in the Twin Cities, but today, the entire batch was dark, hard, dry, and obviously way overcooked. Disappointing, because it cost $20 a pound and I drove all the way from the east side of St. Paul in hopes of a treat. I went home empty-handed, not willing to pay 20 bucks a pound for meat that is so far below their usual standard. Sadly, I have noticed a trend at Mike's. Just a couple years ago, their consistently good jerky was a favorite in our household. But the last couple visits have seen a real drop in the consistency, and this last visit was a complete disaster. Not sure when I'll muster up the courage to go back. In fairness, the kid behind the counter did dig through their batch to try to find me the softest pieces, but what ended up in the bag was not something I wanted to buy. Also in fairness, I'm only talking about their beef jerky. I'm sure there are other products are just fine. read more

Customer service is amazing. Prices can't be beat. The place is eat off the floor clean. Best meat in town.

When someone says they get home and their meat is 4 ounces light, I don't believe them! I have been going to Mike's for years and never, ever had a problem, and I have a scale in my kitchen too. They have great tasting cuts of meat and the staff is unsurpassed! read more

I, sadly, must add a poor review as well- Judy and I knew Mike for many years before his passing and have seen the place decline since he has been gone- Two years ago Mike's had no problem deboning and trimming a turkey breast for us for Thanksgiving- I called last week to have them perform the same service for this Thanksgiving and they told me they were too busy to do this for me this year- Excuse me-your business says you are a butcher shop- These are the services a butcher shop "should" perform- Kowalski's was more then friendly and accommodating to my request- RIP Mike-sadly we won't patronage your establishment anymore- read more

Best Butcher shop in St Paul. Meat is always high quality even in their meat bundles.

The staff are always friendly and attentive in an old-school way that drips with sincerity; all virtues from a by-gone era when service was KING. Now, onto the food, which is THE reason for this review. Try to imagine getting two, beautifully hand-cut NY strip steaks for only $16, while eating at a restaurant. I'm drooling at the prospect of the grilling we're going to tackle tonight, thanks to Mike's. The jerky variety is solid and the actual offerings are delicious. They even have a new Buffalo/Blue Chz combo. Best part? The hot, freshly prepared roast beef sandwich. For only $5 you can buy the VERY BEST roast beef sammy you will ever eat. It's pulled vs. sliced, and I'm literally savoring it as I type this review. In today's era of "big box" grocers and retailers squeezing the local mom-and-pops out of business, the need to support a merchant like Mike's is all the more crucial. Please get in there and check-it-out. You will NOT be disappointed. read more

The Roast Beef Sandwiches taste like the Roast Beef Sandwiches that the very First Arbys had When Arbys had the shank of beef in the back being sliced for their sandwiches. That was back in the 70s. Now this is an awesome compliment.! Also have the best prices and services. read more

Great products--great jerky, steaks, meats in general. Sadly mitigated by the fact the people behind the counter are surly and arrogant at best--downright borderline nasty and unhelpful at worst. If you want a special cut or something not right out of the case in front, you will have to explain repeatedly, while they essentially sneer condescendingly at you (in person or over the phone.) My little 80 yo Auntie very kindly gives me a gift card to this place every year. I will use it one last time this year, then ask her not to give me a card to this place again. I've had it with them. They seem to think they are doing YOU a favor by deigning to help you. I will do them the favor of taking my, my family's, and my Auntie's, business elsewhere. read more

Watch the weights. I paid for a pound of ground beef, got home and weighed it, it was 4 ounces short. Shame.

I feel so lucky to have Mike's Butcher Shop up the street from my house, so this is the place we do the majority of our meat shopping. I don't always know what kind of meat to get for what I'm preparing and all of the guys are great with telling me the exact amount, kind of meat and how to prepare it. Added bonus! read more

this is the place to get your meat. the quality is so far above what you find in the major grocery strores and the prices are not. the staff are the owners and they know what they are selling and take pride in what they do. always friendly and accommodating with special requests. they are the best. house made sausages and freshly ground meat, locally sourced chickens if you are into supporting local business and getting real food, you should check it out and try the turkey jerkey while your at it. read more