If you love bacon, this is the place to go! I have tried the chicken, beef, and pork...it is all amazing. The steak is better than any steak I have ever had. I thought people that said grass fed beef was sooo much better were crazy...beef is beef right? NO...I have had The Meat Shops grass fed beef and I am a new convert...don't think I can eat anything else now...ruined for life! Staff are friendly, funny and welcoming - a truly delightful trip to The Meat Shop! read more

BACON, people! Spicy Italian sausages, brats, even heirloom veggies by the pound? Locally raised hogs and none of the extra chemicals the corporations and grocery stores use? I have found my personal piggy promised land and it is The Meat Shop. I headed over here with some buddies after hearing that some local restaurants and patrons have been taking notice of the flavor and quality they offer. We were quite pleased. The staff were helpful and knowledgeable about the meats, cuts, and preparation. We grilled up everything that night - the sausages, the brats, the veggies... even the bacon... because, why not? I think we spent a grand total of $20 and we still had enough leftovers to throw in with some sunny side up eggs and toast the next morning for breakfast. This place is fantastic and surprisingly the same cost as most of the stuff you'll find in the grocery store. I can't wait to head back over for round 2! read more

If you want to buy local, grass-fed, good quality meats you have found the place to do so! Keep an eye on their facebook page for weekly specials and events, too! Don't be surprised when you drive to the shop though, it's not in a great end of town. The shop itself is very small, but they carry a pretty good variety considering how tiny they are. I think my fiance was a little sticker-shocked since we are accustomed to paying normal grocery store prices for normal, low quality meat... but it's worth the extra money if you are able to afford the good stuff! read more

The best. Inside was crowded as it's small. They came outside to take my order. I pre ordered on phone, they had everything ready at the register to cash out. Not to mention their andouille sausage is so gooood! read more

Absolutely THE best meat market! Always so fresh, high quality, amazing selection. Staff is wonderful!

The Meat Shop is the only place I have found in the Phoenix area that sells guanciale. Guanciale is cured pork jowl traditionally used in Roman style pasta carbonara. I got it for $7.25 per pound. One piece is roughly 3/4 pound, which is good for about 8 servings of carbonara. If you want to make authentic carbonara with quality guanciale you have to check out The Meat Shop. I will be back for sure. Their sausage and other meat products look great! read more

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Awesome steaks, sausages, and other goods! We got bone-in rib-eye steaks, ground beef, and porchetta sausages. The staff was super helpful and offered us the excellent sausages to try as well as recommendations for next time. Each item has great flavor, and I especially loved their ground beef and sausages. I brought my husband here for his birthday, and suffice to say, he is a FAN! We aren't downtown that much as of recent, but the next time we are in the vicinity we will definitely make a stop here. read more

I tip my hat off entirely to yelp for this find because without the yelp reviews, I would have probably never driven by this shop in the first place and if I did, I probably wouldn't have stopped. But thanks to the world of yelp, I know better! I can finally say that after months and months of reading up on the yelp reviews, I have officially tried The Meat Shop. The verdict? A+. A+ indeed! This week, we were celebrating a birthday and a birthday calls for the finest of feasts! Since we decided to make it a night in instead of a night out, I knew that it was time to check out The Meat Shop. I arrived at 3rd and Buckeye and passed it the first time by accident, but I quickly turned around and pulled into the parking lot. The only indication that it's there is a small sign and a large painted pig on the front. I walked inside to find a very humble store of only a small entry, counter and a large window that let me look straight inside to the butcher chopping his meat in front of my very eyes! It was definitely a sight and especially since Phoenix lacks many butchers in this fine city. In fact, I can't name many other shops that are only butcher shops. It's a lost art. I went to The Meat Shop knowing that their beef is top notch and their bacon is a must-try, especially after reading up on Scott W's review and seeing the pictures on yelp. Sadly, I am not that well-versed in my cuts of meat, so a butcher could have sold me a cow's right ankle saying it was filet mignon and I wouldn't have known the difference. But luckily Paul the butcher helped me out and he steered me in the right direction. Paul suggested I get the Tenderloin and a filet. The filet was for me and I asked him to keep it small (several weddings this summer so I must watch the waistline!) So he disappeared into the back to grab the meat and came out with two beautiful cuts (pictures included on the page). What caught my eye was that they were wrapped air tight and ready to be frozen if I chose to. Paul also pointed out that the cuts had barely (if any) fat on them, so they were very lean. Good for my waistline then right? All the meat is also locally raised without any added hormones, etc. So I had my meat, but I couldn't leave without some bacon. Did I need bacon? No. But could I visit The Meat Shop without buying bacon? Nope. I asked Paul which bacon was best and of course he brought me out all three styles and each style looked tasty. There was the bacon slab, sliced bacon and buckboard bacon. I ended up purchasing some with the excuse that "of course homemade three cheese macaroni could use some bacon..." So yes, I put bacon in the mac 'n cheese. The purchasing experience was extremely pleasant and I was appreciative to Paul for walking me through my purchase and helping me with my meatucation. He also told me that the meat would keep in the refrigerator for up to a week and then could be frozen as long as I liked. I got home and first fried up the bacon. I've never seen bacon sizzle so perfectly. Imagine what the bacon looks like in a Christmas movie when it's frying in a pan. This is what it looked like. Completely perfect. It tasted just as perfect (I had to have a bite!) It was like I was in my own Christmas movie with the beauty of this bacon. The next day, we grilled the steaks and after adding olive oil and garlic salt, the steak was ready to eat. I was told that a good steak doesn't need A-One sauce. Did this one need it? No siree! I will definitely be back to The Meat Shop, but the only downfall is that it's not exactly cheap and it's kind of a drive for me, so for that, I will leave my visits to The Meat Shop for a special occasion. Discount alert! When I was there, I also saw a sign for 50% off the meat that they had to freeze. Deal worth driving to for! read more

The meat shop has 100% grass fed beef, which means that they also finish their beef with grass (alfafa) which cant be said for every place that claims to have grass fed beef. This is great if you are trying to eat food the way its supposed to be, none of that factory farming... However the same can't be said for the pork. The pork (or at least the bacon) contains nitrates which keeps me from eating it. The farm that provides the pork also feeds the pigs grain. This place would be perfect if they were able to get pigs and chickens that are pastured centered and not fed grain as part of their diets. Until then I'll stick to their great prices on the grass fed beef and obtain my chickens and pork from somewhere else. read more

I was a vegetarian for over a decade, so meat intimidates me, grocery store meat freaks me out and the ethical questions of eating meat still weigh on my mind. The Meat Shop gave me a painless transition to adding meat to my diet, first by enjoying their product at place like Gallo Blanco and Palette and then when I finally made it in to the shop. I want to eat grass fed beef, humanely raised pork and free range chicken (you get the idea) and don't want to pay a huge markup for these products. I want to talk to the people who are directly involved with the suppliers, and I can find all that at the Meat Shop. Everyone that works there is friendly, they give great tips on recipes and preparation techniques, there are women who work there, the hipsters and foodies haven't overrun this place, and the freezer boxes are a great value! They have great deals, we tend to go a little crazy when the ground beef is on sale so we always have an option for something wonderful in the freezer. read more

I am so happy I found The Meat Market! I was embarking on the adventure of making homemade Tonkotsu ramen and the recipe called for pig trotters- I thought where in the heck am I gonna get pigs feet for this broth and sure enough handy dandy yelp pointed me in the right direction. I called and Beth was amazing. I love that they are locally sourced and responsible and their prices are reasonable. I don't think I ever want to buy any type of meat at a grocery store ever again. Definitely check this place out for high quality meat. read more

I. Love. This. Place. Started going here when I moved to the valley in 2013 and was looking for a grass-fed beef source. The staff is so friendly, and it's nice to be on a first-name basis with your butcher. The meats are incredible and it's never a problem to have custom cuts, grinds, etc. I recommend this place to all my friends and co-workers! read more

A while back we picked up some Sweet Italian Sausage from the Farmer's Market and we kept it in our freezer. Finally we broke out the good stuff to make our own bangers and mash and it was DELICIOUS! The sausage is flavorful yet mild and the insides are really tender and they crumble when you cut into it. You can just tell by looking at it, that this is good stuff. It also smells wonderful as it's cooking. I really enjoyed it and thought it tasted great. I will definitely be sampling more of their meat. read more

This place is fantastic. Customer Service is top notch and should be the standard for all butchers to keep. They have a huge selection of Sausages, 4 types of bacon and all types of steaks. All Grass fed and local. They are with their product from the ranch to packaging. They are the real deal. If you like Boars Head Roast Beef the Meat Shop Roast Beef is better. Now go experience greatness. read more

This place is awesome. My doctor told me about this place and how healthy this meat is compared to the grocery stores. From the outside you would never even thought twice about this place. The staff, selection and prices are fantastic. Glad I went in and now go every week. read more

Great place for organic, grass-fed, locally sourced beef and pork, both my dog and i love this place. I go about every week and a half, call in the order before hand for my dog (offel meats and femur bones), and my own food needs. I made some Tartar from the boneless rib-eye a couple of times, not cheap for this cut of beef but sure was delicious. The bacon is great too and I noticed that the cost is simular to the junk they sell at most grocery stores. This is probably the only place I would use meat for Tartar (raw) in the valley. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, and most customers are really friendly and happy to share about what their favorites are. read more

Don't bother with this place. They magically never have what you want. Whether it be strips, roasts, lamb or filets.

I love this place and the wonderful variety of products that they carry. The staff is helpful and kind. I love receiving the weekly newsletter. Thank you for providing quality hormone-free grass-fed meats. read more

After a serious juice fast spent watching food documentaries about how we treat the animals we eat in this country I strongly considered becoming vegetarian. Then I watched a film called "Fresh" about the grass fed and natural meat farmers. That led me to google which led me to the meat shop which led me to stalking their website and facebook page for almost a month before I decided it was time to check it out. My first visit was to get some brisket and few other things I thought I would try. They cut the brisket to a flat cut which I prefer and knowing now for next time I will ask they trim the fat off since I'm pretty sure I bought at least a 1.5 lbs of it that I then had to cut off and discard, a pork loin and some beef burgers. All were excellent with the pork loin being my favorite. My second trip I got a lot more adventurous. A rib eye, NY Strip(still in my freezer), pork sirloin tip steaks, a flat iron, ground beef, and bacon...oh the bacon. The morning I made the bacon I referred to it as a life changing bacon experience...come to think of it I haven't had bacon since and don't know if I can. Thats how good the bacon from The Meat Shop is. Currently my wife has become a vegetarian and I'm eating a lot less meat right now too but I know that steak is waiting for me in the freezer and I know when I do want meat I'm going to the Meat Shop. Grocery stores are rip offs when comparing the quality you are getting. The store might be in a "questionable" neighborhood but what part of Phoenix isn't? They are nice they are clean and you will not get a bad meal out of this food no matter how hard you try...just don't cook the beef more than medium, if you do you don't deserve the meat shop. read more

Saturday is often "fresh day," when you can get pork literally straight off the hog! 4 lbs of boneless shoulder? No problem. 1.25" pork chops? Coming up. The Meat Shop has the freshest, least expensive pork in the Valley, and you should definitely shop there. They're getting the grass-fed beef figured out; bear with them while they iron out the order schedule for beef. On my last visit, for $24, I got: 1.5 lbs breakfast sausage 4 lbs boneless pork should Full rack of ribs read more

Recently moved here from Chicago. I've been looking for some great skirt steaks with not much luck. I found the meat shop who said they had skirt steaks. They actually cut them fresh the morning I showed up. I cooked them on the grill last night for my family and my sister's family and everybody loved them. This was a great find! read more

I LOVE this place they are super friendly, always have what I need and more, always so happy to complied with my request I totally recommend this place super fresh meat and the quality is superb, we shop here every week and drive 30miles to get to this place I'm in love read more

As some one on the Paleo diet, I'm always on the look out for grass fed meat. If you add them on facebook you can catch their weekly specials...very worth it. It is a clean establishment, they are very knowledgeable and can help you select your meat for that special meal. Their chorizo is delicious. I can say that every week we usually have something in our fridge from there. read more

Best Place for Pig Roasting you can find. ROASTER PIGS Fresh from our farm in Palo Verde, AZ Whole pig, fully prepped, cleaned and ready to roast Place order 2 weeks in advance $ 50.00 Deposit Required Actual weight may vary from original order 50-59 lbs...........$ 4.25/lb 60-69 lbs...........$ 3.95/lb 70-79 lbs...........$ 3.75/lb 80-89 lbs...........$ 3.50/lb 90-99 lbs...........$ 3.25/lb 100-119 lbs.......$ 3.00/lb 120-169 lbs.......$ 2.75/lb 170-229 lbs.......$ 2.50/lb read more

Wish I could give this place more than five stars. If you understand the concept of grass fed beef, this place will become your go-to butcher shop forever. Not a good location, small shop, but they do a fabulous job. Allison is the very best. read more

Their bacon doesn't have sugar and their sausage is so yummy I have a problem picking out what I want. I buy the ground pork and ground beef by the pound and almost always have some browned up and ready to go. It is very difficult to find local grass-fed meat in Phoenix and this place is affordable and friendly. I feel like I am going back in time and seeing a true butcher shop, really get to see where your meat comes from and what it takes to process it! I am in love with this place - I wish the location was more towards the East valley but really that is just me being selfish. read more

Well, since this is where I get 90% of the meat I cook at home...... I figured I should do a review! Love this place! Special cuts, cuts to order...there isn't much they can't or won't do for their customers. Oh, and the pork they sell is from their own pig farm and they have local grass fed beef. read more

The Meat Shop is great if you're a high-end restauranteur but don't count on them to treat you with respect if you're not. I ordered a ham for my Dad's 89th birthday and when I arrived to pick it up the said they "forgot to write it down." Since I had already told my Dad about the ham (and played it up, since it was such a great place), I had to accept $50 worth of random ham end pieces rather than the beauty I was expecting. We'll prepare the pieces in our traditional way and I'm sure it will taste great. But the Birthday story will be about how I was "ripped off" and not about the family get-together. read more

Nice small place with great service. I'm from the south and as a kid in a poor family Jowl Bacon was the best we could afford. I remember Mom cooking with it and the exceptional flavors from this little known fair. The meat shop is the only place in Phoenix that I found Jowl Bacon. The memories I've cooked up in the last month have been great. Thanks folks!! read more

A friend told me aboyut this place, and I HAD to try the porchetta. It was fantastic, by far the best piece of meat I have ever had and I cant wait to get another one! The staff is super friendly and helpfull, and the meat is phenomenal. Get off yo bum and try this place, buy some amazing meat, you wont be sorry. And I most DEFINITELY reccomend the porchetta! read more

Great family owned place. They own a farm as well as the meat store. The pork chops, chorizo, and NY strips all looked great. We bought pork chops with and without the bone and cooked them that night on the grill. They were fantastic, We don't eat pork chops very often so it was a nice treat. The lady was very nice and at least you know where you are getting your meat from. It's a little bit of a haul to get there but an easy drive and helping a small local business is always worthwhile. read more

For three years now I've bought a whole pig from these guys for a pig roast, and for three years it's been delicious. They do a great job of butchering and prepping, and my guests are always thoroughly impressed. read more

This was my first time ordering from a butcher and I am now hooked. The meat is less expensive than the grocery store and the quality is so much better. You have the option of ordering grass fed beef or regular beef and the prices can't be beat. I needed the meat sliced paper thin and they did that with all 15lbs at no extra charge, which was great. They are very friendly and helpful unlike some other butchers I called. I highly recommend this place. read more

My favorite meat shop in Phoenix area. The steaks are so fresh and juicy. Highly recommend this place. Staff are extremely friendly.

My kids had an absolute blast here. There's a big glass window between the customer area and the cutting area, and the butcher in the back continually threw scraps of meat at the window. They would stick, and my kids would laugh hysterically. Alright, my kids aren't like other kids. But the steaks (cut to order) and bacon cooked up wonderfully. By far, the most fun I've ever had at a butcher shop. read more

We were visiting Phoenix for Dodger Spring Training 2016 and wanted to have a nice steak. After searching yelp for meat shops, we came across The Meat Shop. Well we weren't disappointed! All the steaks we purchased tasted great!! read more

Don't let the looks of the place deceive you. The Meat Shop carries the best grass fed and local cuts of meat. The butchers at this shop are super friendly and accommodating and will readily answer any questions you have. You'll love all the meats here, but you have to try the bacon - it's like candy. read more

A 40 mile round trip drive only to be told by the snotty butcher that you can only buy stuff that is listed on their web site as for sale if you're on "The List"? Yeah, no thanks. I'll just keep going to Hobe Meats and ordering stuff online. If you do decide to bother with this place, call ahead. Just because they have it on their web site with a price next to it apparently doesn't mean it's actually for sale. While calling, also ask how to get put on "The List", because that info isn't on their site either. read more

so glad i found this place.... was craving Liver, they had the best Liver. OMG so glad they have the best meat .....

Love the Meat Shop! Their pork products taste so much better than anything you'll find at the local grocery stores that you'll wonder if it has really been pork you've been eating before! The rashers are delish, ground pork far superior, pork steaks make great schnitzel...I could go on and on. I will have to admit that I prefer Schreiner's chorizo though. Plus, its a local company so if you're a locavore, this is the place for you. read more