Best Butchers In Boston

Rubs, sauces, cutting and boning rooms, hot meals to order, take out and eat-in dining, and even one-stop shopping for local produce all options are available in any of these top quality full-service shops of Boston. Not only will you enjoy the best cuts of meat, poultry, pork or lamb, but you don't need to hesitate for advice on cooking your prize to utter perfections; the staff are masters of the craft as well.

K & 8th Street Market
362 K St.
So. Boston, MA 02127
(617) 269-9810
www.K8th-Market

South Boston's street grid places this unpretentious butcher shop squarely on the corner of 8th Street and K Streets. There's no nonsense, no fanfare needed for quality cuts of beef, fresh store made sausages and choice local seafood along with produce, depending on the season's most ample availability for the best products. Neighborhood delis and butcher shops are serious business in Southie, as well as other strong ethnic neighborhoods in Everett and Little Italy. Hands down, this little street market will treat each and every customer like family. Don't be surprised if after the first visit the butcher will be ready with your preferred cut, wrapped and ready for the trip home.

Looking to serve a large group at home or for a function? No problem. Mayflower Poultry Co. has been serving the Boston area for over 32 years and counting. Choose experienced staff that know which cut is best for flavor and style of cooking choices. Whether it's the grill or the roaster, the oven or the sauce pot, each and every cut of meat you've purchased will be exactly what you were looking for. With a boning room on the premises, there is no doubt that even the poultry will be the freshest cuts. Butchers will offer thickness on the roast choices, and premium cuts of steak as well. With delivery available for wholesale purchases, you can't go wrong with Mayflower Poultry Co.

The Meat House
1398 Massachusetts Ave.
Arlington, MA 02476
(781) 643-6328
www.themeathouse.com

Stock up on what you'll need for your grill at The Meat House of Arlington. Or, take home freshly prepared meals made specifically to your tastes at the time of your visit. The Meat House is a very well-rounded butchery with daily in-house specials and a blog spot for those aspiring chefs to prepare their dishes at home. Order online and add fresh fruits, vegetables and rubs to make your choice in red or white meat, fish or poultry. Add veal, lamb or a preferred exotic meat perfectly trimmed with all the fixings.

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Adams Corner Cafe And Butcher
782 Adams St.
Dorchester, MA 02124
(617) 288-5100
adamscornercafeandbutcher.com

Locally owned and operated Adams Corner Cafe and Butcher has made a name in the business for it's fresh daily menu. Neighbors rave about the cafe's freshly ground beef and are very excited to pass on the news that the Angus Beef is certified! Even more exciting are the extended hours this season, keeping their doors open for breakfast, lunch and dinner — two thumbs up for clients who make the trip daily. Chicken, pork, lamb and steak and not to be forgotten, and homemade cole slaw and old fashioned sides give every meal that extra something special.

Savenor's Market
160 Charles St.
Boston, MA 02115
(617) 723-6328
www.savenorsmarket.com

Savenor's Market offers wholesale prices in both the Boston and Cambridge sites. A staple of the neighborhood for nearly 75 years, this establishment is a seasoned butcher shop that continues to beat the competition in customer service no matter the trends. Quality is first at Savenor's Market, and expertise a close second with advice on the best ways to serve and prepare what you've chosen at the deli counter. Pate's, hand made sausage, stocks, bacon and even lard, no part of the animal is wasted in the cutting room. Enjoy the one-stop shop for all of your grocery needs fully stocked in the Beacon Hill store in Boston. You'll find mported cheeses, pasta sauces and eggs. Savenor's Market is superb!

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