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The Local Butcher Shop
94709 (Entrance on Cedar 1600, Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709, United States
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Jo
Review №1

Good people and good meat. u can get ome veggies from them too. Postin pics of their pandemic rules for u, was not crowded, on turkey day they had a band outside to keep all cutomers happy

Je
Review №2

Great selection and great communication. If you call ahead they can get special cuts as well. This is my go-to butcher.

Mo
Review №3

I bought $20 worth of sausages, a whopping (3), and they were way way too salty! In addition to being just too smokey. Too pungent. Borderline inedible. So sad from such high quality meat!!

Mi
Review №4

Expensive and high quality. Staff know their stuff, and you can get whole cuts of meat to portion at home.The butcher table is right in the middle of this small shop, nothing to hide and proud.

An
Review №5

This place is really special. Even in the midst of a pandemic and heightened restrictions, they were running efficiently, safely, and as friendly as ever. Both the process ordering last week and picking up this week were so smooth and orderly. Oh, and the roast looks amazing!

Jo
Review №6

Have been looking forever for dog bones. Found them here

Ma
Review №7

High quality meats and a variety of other products such as soups, seasonings, unique sandwiches, pie dough and cookies. Knowledgeable staff. Do not miss their barbecoa if they have it - fantastic flavor for a weeknight taco.

Ma
Review №8

I ordered on line and when the delivery driver gets to the butchers shop, the line to get into this place was 20 plus people deep. The driver excused himself to say and ask what are the delivery drivers to do my driver was told to call the numbers in the app or outside on a hand written sign. So driver asks what if its busy. The driver was told to wait in line then. WITH THIS COMPANY A LINE THAT IS 20 PEOPLE DEEP AND AN AVERAGE OF 10 MINUTES FOR EACH PERSON WHICH THIS INCLUDES EITHER ONE PERSON OR ONE GROUP INTO THE STORE AT A TIME THAT EQUALS TO 200 MINUTES MY DRIVER WOULD HAVE HAD TO WAIT THATS LONGER THAN 2 HOURS. So as a patron of this establishment what is the point of ordering on line to save time , definitely not money. If you have to wait in a 2-hour plus line just to receive your order when its sitting in the store waiting to be picked up this makes no sense to me I dont understand what is so complicated about allowing delivery drivers to bypass a line to pick up deliveries that are ready to be picked up

Je
Review №9

These folks are absolutely spectacular! Ive been several times and the experience is always first rate. So much so that Im signing up for the Monthly Butcher Box. My only criticism is that they need to open a Shop in Marin so I dont have to drive the hour round trip. Plan ahead if you are going and buy in bulk. Its worth the trip.

Vi
Review №10

Yeah I dont know what happened but I came in to get a leg of lamb. They had some cuts without the bone. I just wanted the whole leg bone in. The guy then gets out the lamb, cuts the leg off, cuts the ankle, de bones it just like I did not ask for, then realized he messed up and wraps the meat around the bone and ties it, hoping I wooudlnt notice. Also charged me by the pound for it like the bonless cut could be... These are your butchers. He had a cool mustache though

Ta
Review №11

Always impeccable service excellent butchery. The best meat Berkeley has to offer.

An
Review №12

This is the best team ever! Love their charcuterie for our bourbon Thanksgiving

He
Review №13

I’ll eat any sandwich on their menu, always satisfying and delicious. The employees are knowledgeable and kind AND the meat is the best money can buy!

LO
Review №14

Love this place!! A couple friends and I had ascrumptious, fabulous lunch there where we enjoyedthe best cheeseburgers ever!! Incredible quality of beef , big , juicy delectable burgers with onions, bacon and cheese. It’s, as the name implies a butcher shop also , offering locally sourcedchicken, beef, pork , a variety of meats to buy to go.Excellent service, knowledgeable staff, friendly.Prices moderate. Definitely worth checking out.

Sc
Review №15

Have been a daily customer since several months. Amazing, fresh and high quality meat, very friendly and competent staff!

Ja
Review №16

Excellent quality and great variety.Sandwiches of the day are amazing and delicious.

Sa
Review №17

Quintessential local specialty store. The staff really knows their stuff and they’re very friendly and willing to help you make a decision. The meat is more expensive than a general grocery store but it’s worth it because you know what you’re getting.

Za
Review №18

This was my first experience with haggis and the Local Butcher Shop did not disappoint. Ordered a 5 lb haggis here for a Burns Night Supper and only two of our fifteen or so guests had tried haggis before yet everyone was pleasantly surprised. The flavor lies somewhere between cajun boudin (pork liver and rice sausage) and scrapple. Im a big fan of both of those so the haggis suited my tastes well. Though it didnt need it, our haggis was complemented by a cream whisky sauce and a brown beef/red currant gravy (recipes found online) which made it astonishingly delicious. The leftover haggis was also great with eggs and toast for breakfast. Will be back to order another for Burns Night Supper next year; good job, Local Butcher Shop!

Ro
Review №19

The best butcher, but you do pay full price

Mi
Review №20

On New Years Eve, I went to the shop to buy a steak for my wife and me to have for the special evenings dinner.. I asked for the best they had, and was told a NY steak would be the best and was very tender. the two steaks turned out to be very tough and far from delicious. Ion a restaurant, we would have sent them back. My wife said it was one of her worst meals ever.

Bo
Review №21

Love this place. You walk in and you see the freshest lookin meat, plus all the staff has outstanding swag.The sandwiches are damn amazing, succulent and tender. Im a sous chef, so often Ill grab a sandwich and throw it in the oven at work for a crisp bread.I havent gotten to my favorite part. Da bone broth. Bro. Its like drinking life force out of Gods tiddie

Ju
Review №22

This is where Im getting all my meat now. Their sources are incredible. Super humane and sustainable. Highest quality Ive found around here. They have bones, organs, stocks, broths, fat...whatever youre looking for.

Da
Review №23

Tried the pork breakfast sausage. Fat content too high. A little too salty. Does not need sugar. Will not form or stay formed as a patty. Breaks into crumbles when cooked. Aside from that the flavor is pretty good.

Mr
Review №24

BEST SHOP EVER! Love me some good meats! Only problem is the Nazis hanging around outside occasionally dripping in fake blood and accosting people. I still go anyway because there is no place better than here. Hope they take that stupid animal rights sign down. I dont care who says anything, keep the propaganda away from my yummy meats!

Da
Review №25

Extremely well sourced products. They take real care in finding just the right farmers. Excellent charcuterie as well.

Bo
Review №26

Great quality of meats and a fun place overall. The chicken are amazing for soups and stews.

Er
Review №27

Friendly!!! Awesome selection

Ja
Review №28

The staff here are awesome. Supremely helpful with selecting and recommending meats. The sando of the day always either looks great (i see it on facebook) /tastes great (i have seen it and i have to eat it).Have purchased a pork butt, breakfast sausages, and bacon here. all SO good. their dog treats are devoured by my boyfriends dog in a matter of seconds; she loves them so much.Try the beef jerky-it is THE BEST.

Vi
Review №29

The meats are wonderful. Best squab and quail I have ever had. Best sausage I have purchased in the United States. Try the pork chops.

Ki
Review №30

Love their sandwiches! Great shop for all kinds of meats, duck fat, and classes.

To
Review №31

Great quality and service with helpful knowledgeable advice.

St
Review №32

Its hard to find lard these days, at least around here. They have it. And Schmaltz! Is it expensive? Yes. But you are getting what you pay for including: Local Origin, Humanely Raised, Expertly Butchered - to order with advanced notice!

Br
Review №33

This is an exceptional butcher shop and is one of, if not the, best things in the neighborhood. They also have great sandwiches.

Ne
Review №34

Excellent quality meat and great service. Their classes are great too!

Da
Review №35

Had some pretty good meats, but nothing truly mind blowing. Everything was above average, but nothing stood out.

Aa
Review №36

Great staff, top notch items and a very clearly articulated philosophy, everyone should stop in!

Ne
Review №37

Awesome quality meats and great classes as well.

Do
Review №38

Best meats in California!

Sy
Review №39

I was impressed with the quality of the food and the service from the staff.

Sc
Review №40

Fantastic meat. Beautiful establishment.

Je
Review №41

Love the Sando, great meats, and they have a sausage making class!!

Ja
Review №42

Good quality of meats and excellent service.

Ry
Review №43

Do not be held hostage by the fascist vegans. Take the sign down.

Mi
Review №44

Keep up the good work! Yummmm

Fr
Review №45

Save this business from the mentality ill that have been harassing them. Great business.

Ja
Review №46

I like the idea of the place just having one sandwich style each day - but dang it was odd to have carrots as a filling (not in a banhmi style) and is it just me who doesnt enjoy an inch and a half thick slab of sliced meat in their sarnie?

Fr
Review №47

Emailed you. Would like to buy a shirt or two to show support. The anarchists will rue the day they started this fight. I hope your business thrives because of the news coverage.To the vegan twits causing trouble: If animals werent meant to be eaten God would not have made them out of meat!

Ni
Review №48

Great stuff but really expensive when compared to other places in the area.

Gl
Review №49

Best butcher, great meat, lard, yams...

Mi
Review №50

Fresh lard! Mmmmmmmmm!

Al
Review №51

Great meat.

Ma
Review №52

Please support your local butcher.

Sc
Review №53

Great place!

Me
Review №54

Care

Aa
Review №55

Worth it for sure

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4.6 Rating
  • Address:94709 (Entrance on Cedar 1600, Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA 94709, United States
  • Site:http://www.thelocalbutchershop.com/
  • Phone:+1 510-845-6328
Categories
  • Butcher shop
Working hours
  • Monday:12–7PM
  • Tuesday:12–7PM
  • Wednesday:12–7PM
  • Thursday:12–7PM
  • Friday:12–7PM
  • Saturday:12–7PM
  • Sunday:12–7PM
Service options
  • In-store pickup:Yes
  • Takeout:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
Planning
  • Quick visit:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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