Reviews of Fred the Butcher (Butcher Shop)

Rob Morton

I'm hooked on the chicken salad

David Arakelian

Love Fred's

Lundy L

This place is amazing, smells amazing. Great sandwiches too.

Les D

This place is the best!

Ryan Coulombe

AMAZING!!!!!

Paul Cicchinelli

The homemade mild sausage links were very good.

ArchAngel 518

Easily the best butcher in the capital region. Everything from affordable cuts to feed a family on a budget to A5 japanese wagyu. Excellent family run butcher/grocer.

Ellie J LaPier

Amazing meats!!!!!! I drive all the way from exit 13s just to get our meat and every time we come we get the best freshly made corned beef sub!

Brian McClune

The staff here are a riot; combine that with cold cuts, steaks, porks, burgers, and subs that are all as good as you can buy, and you've got the only butcher shop you need to visit. It also has fresh vegetables, pasta, sides, fixings, and all sorts of stuff that make it a really convenient market beyond their title business. Give them a visit!

George Bigaouette

Quality has been marginal since the original owner pass6.

Zachary Matthew

I was surprised at how comparable the prices are to the grocery store considering how much better the meat is.

ION Ai

Always good service and best quality meets

MrPlow_2841

The Bistro has the best hot sandwiches and subs in the area, and the butcher shop side has almost everything you need for family meals and cookouts. I would shop here every day if my arteries and wallet could afford it.

David Jacques

New year's Eve so it was a little busier than usual but they kept the lines moving and they had everything in stock!

Glenn Ramos

Great selection and all fresh

Barry Rouse

Absolutely the best butcher place in the Capital District. Grill is fabulous.

Laurie Cameron

Nice selection of meats and groceries, most of the staff was pleasant enough, a couple of the staff members not so much. Hopefully their day got better.

Latasha Collins

1st time there. Definitely worth the drive up to Clifton Park. Prices are good and they have a great selection of meats.

Mike H

Four stars only because it was the first time I was there. I had a juicy and delicious reuben sandwich for lunch. It smelled great in the store. I will be back to get some custom cut meat.

Allen Halstead

2 words ....the best!!! Need more words ... you will not ever regret it

Alex Esposito

I don’t usually write reviews but I’m highly disappointed.. I drove 20 minutes one way to get my favorite sandwich i used to get at least once or twice a week (when i worked close by) and i got nothing but miserable workers behind the deli counter and a stale ciabatta roll that i couldn’t even bite into it was so hard. Waste of time and money.. won’t be back anytime soon

Brooke Keith

Amazing cold cuts all made onsite. Greateat selection and dry aged meat is beyond excellent. Service is friendly and efficient don't worry about lines they actually move quick.

Donald Rose

My wife and I are very happy with the quality and flavor of the meats and deli products we purchase at Fred's in a regular basis!!!

Bugsy's Dad Enterprises

We finally stopped here coming back to the 'Burgh from Clifton Park. The aroma walking through the door tells you all one needs to know. The real deal, old-school butcher shop/smokehouse. Superior products, prices that are incredibly low for the quality, and an amazing variety. It's easily worth the drive compared to the average supermarket's alleged premium meat counter. We'll be working our way through the products one by one. We haven't seen Pastrami like Fred's outside of NYC. Highly recommended. We picked up a pound of pastrami for $10 and change. This is less expensive than Boar's Head which would be the only brand worth even trying at your average grocery store Deli-Counter. Along with the pastrami, Fred's has an excellent section of bread and rolls. Be certain to look in the cubby at the very front of the store to see everything they carry. We grabbed a loaf of white Italian bread that was from Bella Napoli, an awesome old-school bakery in the Troy area. Sandwiches with the pastrami and mustard were HEAVENLY. This was hands-down the best pastrami we've had outside of NYC. We've both traveled extensively and have never been able to approximate Pastrami that compares to say Katz's on the lower east side. Fred's Pastrami is right up there with a perfect fat/lean ratio, a mild peppering and buttery soft texture with no stringiness. Outstanding product...we'll be back and work our way through the other store-made smoked meats.

Ellen Allen

Won't buy cold cuts anywhere else any more! Best quality, great prices, roast beef is phenomenal!!

Dennis Connelly

Everytime we go here (my wife and I) we come out saying just how nice and helpful everyone is. Their quality is top notch, we notice a difference in how fresh and high grade all of their food is. We make it a point to come here for our meat purchases, nearly an extra 20 minute drive out of our way and local area, because it is that noticably better. Give it a shot, I think it'll impress you too!

Carl De

This is THE BEST BUTCHER in the entire Capital district.

Leon Adams

If you haven't been to Fred's, you should. Everything here is of amazing quality. They smoke a ton of meats in house, from Cabanos to jerk(my favorite) and so much more. Yesterday (Saturday) i went in and found out that they do riceballs on Saturdays, made in house. Let me tell you, best riceballs i have ever had. All three types were simply delicious. I'm not suprised by this because EVERYTHING I have gotten here was amazingly delicious. They even carry Renko's pickled polish sausages! This is one of my hometown delicacies i didn't expect to find here in Clifton Park. Understand that all i have mentioned is just a fraction of everything you will find here...go...see...taste!

Macaela Garcia

I love this little store. Amazing quality and items not found in bigger grocery stores

Robert Roark

Kielbasa excellent both fresh or smoked

Joe Malinowski

Best in the area.

Rexford Lord

When Fred was alive great place! Since his son sold part of the business off the service sucks the produce never fresh and prices continue to go up! So sad!

Lisa & Dan Shepard

Great place for fresh meats and sandwiches. Highly recommend

Rebekah O'Neil

Thank you for always going above and beyond for our community. Taking the extra steps to keep your customers and your staff safe. I miss seeing you a couple times a week. Especially Belkis in the butcher department. She is always positive and smiling. We enjoy all you offer including the best freshest meat in town, fresh local produce, and delicious prepared meals ready to heat up. Keep up the great work.

Susan Marks

Great cold cuts, reasonable prices and quick service. Thank you to Mario for recommending I try it.

Mary Pulieri

Great butcher shop for meats, pork, chicken, veggies and prepared foods. Maintaining strict precautions during pandemic. Grateful for that!

Julie Dunteman

There was an extremely long line but it moved quickly. Very professional and very friendly. Everything they have is excellent!

Alicia Tuller

Friendly knowledgeable staff. Porterhouse to die for ????

Dan Cotrupe

Love Fred the Butcher, I stop in at least twice a week for fresh produce, pasta, and meats. The prices are unbelievably good for the meats and produce and the quality is top notch. Aside from these they have a wide variety of craft quality dry goods, sauces, spices, and frozen goods- both in house specials and high quality imports/domestic goods. Totally changed my cooking and eating habits once I started coming here. And the holiday specials are outstanding!

Tammie Falsen

Pricey but worth it

William Watson

The best meat shop in the capitol district hands down.

Denise T

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Lisa Dwyer

Fred the Butcher isn't a big place, yet they have a pretty nice selection. There's the meat counter, a deli counter (with excellent kielbasa. It's garlicky), and a sandwich counter. I also picked up some of the best kim chee I've had in ages. There are various other grocery items (I even got coconut milk!). They even have pies. The staff is very friendly. I also like how committed they are to keeping everyone safe during these times. Everyone wore a facemask properly. They limited the number of people inside and wiped the shopping carts down after use.

Devin Brent

Super friendly staff and super clean too and the meat is phenomenal

Loren L Yerden

Friendly, Clean, Grade A Meats & Deli.

Stanley Blume

Great place, super friendly. Good meat selection and great deli meats.

Michael Burke

What is there to say that hasn't already been said - top quality food, excellent staff, super clean. This is my go-to shop for meat and most of my groceries.

Tina Stevens

I'm very pleased with the cut of meats they carry and the staff is very helpful and polite

Susan Lozon

Great Beef. Prices are reasonable when you consider the quality and value. There's a chain store that says they have "Certified Angus Beef," but they do not trim the meat well. The chain store also has rather odd cuts of meat sometimes that are marked as being some other cut than what it really is. Fred the Butcher sells REAL Angus beef, with many cuts available, trimmed well and always tender. Their minute steak makes excellent sandwiches. Or use it for stir-fry, stroganoff, beef goulash. The stew beef is already trimmed - I don't have to take it home and trim it myself. Their pork lives up to the "Chairman Reserve" name. I got some ground pork to make sausage with (I like my seasoning, been using it for years.) and unlike buying the pre-packaged stuff at the chains, this actually tasted right! Lean and yet still juicy. Fred's smokes their own meats and makes their own sausages, hot dogs, etc. And while you're there, grab a sandwich from their deli counter. Fred's is an experience you don't want to miss.

Ana Hanchette

Everything is amazing honestly. Service and the food. A++ quality meats hands down. If you haven’t already, you need to try this place.

Jeffrey Folino

We shop here regularly, even though they are about 10 miles away from me. Love their braciole, our son loves their turkey burgers, and their variety of specialty products is broad. They are a safe, clean shop and their customer service is top notch.

Matthew Pietro

Hands down the best deli in the Capital District.

Leslie Turner

Great service and the best hand cut meat and cold cuts in the area. If you want a special order, Fred's is the place to go! They also make their own kielbasa and sausages.

Jane Haver

Fred's is perfect ! Not too busy yet.

Christopher Park

This is the first time I've been here since they've moved and wow! What a difference! Everything is layed out nicely, the staff is friendly, the produce and meats look fresh and amazing, I was impressed! I'll be visiting again soon!

James Norton

Excellent Subs and Service

Bill Underwood

Best butcher in the area and it's not close.

Jeff Amos

I had a tasty Reuben, but the location is mighty weird. It feels like it's trying to be a fancy, hipster-esque grocery store while still serving meat products that are reasonably priced, but the atmosphere was just kinda weird. That said, it smelled amazing inside, and all the meat did look fantastic, even if I could see the butchers eating pizza out of boxes in the back.

Ryan “Benson's Fish Room” Kramer

Great sandwiches. Think they are a little over cautious with "C" thing.

Chris LeBrun

I have been to Fred's many times in the past year since starting work in Clifton Park. When ordering a sandwich, I've experienced nothing but great customer service and great food. The butcher, however, not so much. Today was the third time that I've gone, purposefully during non-peak times, and been skipped over by the butcher 2 or 3 times. Today I just wanted a container of mac salad and the butcher skipped me 3 times (for people not standing in the proper line), these customers were getting meat and took forever, after the third time and 12 minutes of waiting when originally there was 1 person in front of me, I decided to leave empty handed and I won't be going back again. I'd much rather go to another local butcher like Primal, where the workers show customers respect and go out of their way to convenience you rather than inconvenience you. Not to mention many of the butchers at Fred's are unprofessional, eating behind the butcher counter and looking like they haven't showered in days.

Robert Visicaro

During this uncertain time Fred’s has really stepped it up to keep their employees and customers safe! Very impressed with all the precautions they are taking. And as Always they have the best selection! Thank you for all that you guys do!

Richard

Family owned butcher shop. Fresh meats, vegetables, fruits, and more. A deli meat section also.

Jonathan Petruska

Still the best butcher in area hands down.

Tina-Marie Bottini

Great place great people great product

Jamie Loucks Pinney

Understanding the situation with today's issues, still the gentleman behind the butcher counter was a tad impatient as we were choosing our type of steak. We felt rushed and hurried. Dropping $100 on steak for dinner, you kinda want the time to choose them well.

James Hensel

Amazing. Its basically Santa's workshop for men. Making manhood meat dreams come true.

Paully Inman

Best spot in the Capital District to get your Grilling Meats, made-on-the-premises Roast Beef, etc. Every time I go, the American Cheese, is like, $3.50 per pound. You can't beat that! They have great workers, that will help you out with anything - including cooking tips! They also sell "Bones" that any Dog will love! Be prepared to spend some money though, because once you are there, & you smell how Delicious it is in the store - you will want to bring Home all kinds of Meals! They also sell Fresh Produce, Breads, Canned Goods, Pastas, Sauces, Frozen Foods (french fries, vegetables, etc.), & all kinds of stuff you wouldn't normally expect @ a "Butcher Shop". My Family Loves to shop there & it's almost like an occasion every time we go up!

Bdmyey Cajun

Expensive but worth it. Always a line at this place. Definitely get ur money's worth for sure. Always so nice. Willing to help with any questions you might have or even suggest things.

dave demarco

I'm always treated great when I go to Fred's

Rosey Clark

Love it

Heather Terra

A great butcher and a wonderful little grocery store. They offer tons of local options and have an awesome little deli with sandwiches. It’s almost always busy because they do such a great job, and the deli is very popular for lunch.

Kathy Zumbo

Great

Angelo R (Rio)

Been the best for over 15 yrs.. seriously u have to try them out..

TR_Cunningham

The BEST meats I’ve ever had! I’ll never go to the grocery store again! I was sold on this place the bite I took. Don’t go anywhere else to get your meats or deli items! It doesn’t get any better than Fred’s!

Janet Ganem

Great food and great service. Taking safety precautions.

Kristen Melendez

I am impressed with the quality of meat and the quality of service at this business! Employees are always knowledgeable and respectful, meats are always the perfect quality

Timothy “Tim” Williams

Best selection and cuts of beef in the Capital Region.

jennifer heroux

Always love anything I buy at Fred's.

Jeff Oliver

What a butcher store should be! All the various meat selections are outstanding. Plus they have a fresh fish counter with deliveries every Tuesday & Friday.

Keith Amato

Great selection of prime meats, fresh vegtables and delicious premade foods.

Kevin Thompson

Definitely dont get any better.. Very friendly courteous bunch of people. Thank you for serving us all these years..

Ryan Musarra

This place will change my life. A whole store of fresh affordable meat and everything else you need to spice up the meal. Gourmet snacks

Allan Gorab

Best butcher around. And they other convenient items. Nice deli dept. Good Italian items. And more!

Debbie Smith

This was my second visit. I will definitely be back.

Bob Mackin

Great steak and chopped beef. Fair price.

Astro entertainment

First time ever going inside, very friendly staff, great service, amazing subs.

Kathleen Trombley

We were given a gift card for Fred the Butcher and went to the Slingerlands store, waited in line forever, and were told we could only use it at the Clifton Park store even though the two stores have the same owner!!! Bad business - at least let people know ahead of time that is the case. We will be going to Primal from now on!

John Diaco

Great food

Rebecca Rasmussen

Some really good, unique products. Great greeting cards :) Great meats and poultry. Wagyu beef!

Woody

This is one of the best butchers around! Their meats are perfect! Smoked, seasoned or untouched, you won't be disappointed! It's superior to anything that I can get in the grocery stores! Be prepared to wait because there IS a line most days. The morning at open especially. I just stood in line outside for almost 45 minutes waiting for them to open and let people in, but it's definitely worth it. Yes they do have covid capacity limits monitored by employees. We always go here to get the meats for our special meals. This is a Clifton Park community staple that outshines anything like it!

Jamie Rowe

Never disappointed with the service or quality of the product.

Dan Nicolaescu

Fresh foods , well presented neighborly shop to visit

Sandy LaBelle

What a great place! Ate there for lunch and was so impressed with the quality and kindness of the people, ended up shopping a well. Highly recommend.

Murray Eitzmann

Best meats in town. VERY FRIENDLY.

Dean C. Finn

Best place for steaks, chops, chicken and cold cuts. Not to mention some killer great subs and sandwiches.

Beth Grant

Fred the Butch not only has a wide selection of fresh meats and cheeses, the shop carries it's own line of spices rubs and sauces. The chicken bacon ranch wrap was not only delicious but filling and satisfying as well.

Christopher Templin

Delicious meat and wonderful service.

Rita

Great tasting beef, luv their potato salad. Butchers always willing to give cooking instructions. Friendly staff.

John Dahoda

Lunch exceptionally good grilled Reuben meats are excellent good quality

Ernie Benoit

They sell out fast.

Gigi

Love this place!!...and their roast beef! They have their own meats in the deli dept. They have butchers in the meat dept. They even make fresh to order hot or cold sandwiches to stay or to go!!...their reubens are the best in town!! The staff has always been courteous and nice.

John Fowler

Awesome steak sandwiches!!! Good prices too!

Rowe Tires

Grilled Cheese and Fries...

Jo Ann Walpole

THIS is a REAL butcher shoppe....great quality meat, great prices, great customer service!

Aimee Marie Palin

Always great Food

Linda-Rose Smuckler Sternfeld

The best butcher in the capital region. Thank you Belki, Bill and the entire staff.

Paul Page

Top notch local butcher. Always a great selection and quality. Great deli and small grocery also, prices are very fair for the quality. My go to for BBQ and steaks.

Justin Cohen

Long wait times at lunch time - sometimes have what's on the menu - sometimes not so much. Once you get your food though - Phenomenal meals. Customer Service is good.

Kramer Farney

This place has everything, and only the finest quality. Highly recommended!

PugzPlayz

Always a great place to buy fresh local cuts. They make great bacon cheese burgers that are absolutely delicious and amazing cuts of steak. Staff is always friendly and helpful. We’re never disappointed when we shop at Fred’s!

Paul Rifenburgh

Fred the Butcher always has a great Wednesday special and tasty quality meats. They have some other nice local items too! We usually find at least one or two interesting things to try when we come here. The staff is excellent and has great suggestions on how to prepare their various excellent meats. Will be coming here many times in the future.

Jan Zadoorian

Fred's is simply awesome. Great selection and quality. Emoloyees are always helpful and courteous.

Chris Miller

Great selection of meats

Adam Hayes

Best butcher around.

Cabby Content

Go here and get any sandwich, steak, vegetable. You will not be disappointed, portions are great and quality of food is best around bar none.

Campin Zombies

It was very big and loved to go back. Burgers are awesome and juice.

Doug Fortier

Wonderful!!

Cathy Linn

Best Italian mix sub EVER ????

Chris Chaves

Great selection, great job managing customer flow

Dave Mejias

10 pound bags of chicken and ground sirloin.

Cathy

Everything you need top quality meats sandwich ????are awesome

Matthew Doraby (Matthew0275)

One of the few true butcher shops left in the area. High quality meat, higher quality service. One of the few places I've been able to get kidneys and black pudding done right.

Jacob Burnside

Best steaks in the capital region hands down. Pies are also excellent

Eric Tisaj

Love it here. I get my meat every week here!

Jim Cerqua

Very good counter service and meat is excellent.

Vincent Izzo

Hands down, the best grilled chicken anywhere. In general, it's just a great place to get your deli and meats

Joe Kardash

Best butcher in the area!

Trevor

Excellent food and funny staff!

AJ Tobias

Great deli... terrific kielbasa...good meat cuts...homemade sauce's

Hans Bro Lo

Awesome place. I will be returning.

John Henderson

This is a wonderful place with fresh made salads meat like a butcher cut great grilling meat great produce and a sandwich shop

Brian White

Best stop in town for a sandwich, or doing your meat shopping. They have everything! Love the selection.

Dale M Schultz

05/24/2020 They had an amazing selection, Friendly service and great prices. The steaks were delicious.

Barbara Urban

Why do I waste my time looking elsewhere for cuts of meat? Fred' s was my 3rd try,looking for a fresh ham roast. Of course they had it! The butcher cut it to order. I wanted 5 lbs and when they put it on the scale,it was exactly 5.0. The finished product is always excellent.

Andrew Cavosie

Best wraps around, hands down.

John L Magee

Had what I needed

M. White

AWESOME store, Love the bistro lunch counter. Mike makes great stuff on the grill.. Pork po-boy, sausage pepper onion, steak sandwich are all great. Cold subs are great also, add the bacon.

Richard Edwards

This place is great! A little pricey, but quality.

Zach Taylor

Great food. Great service. Make sure to try their own "Vidalia Onion Steak Sauce" and Macaroni Salad. Two solid winners. Been a customer since they first opened years ago. No complaints here. (Wouldn't mind longer hours...)

Lesia Shuldak

Fresh meats and veggies! Delicious!

Brian Dietz

Great place for good meat and sides.

CigHomie Cal

Ok Im really impressed. I have eaten at alot of sandwich places and 100s of restaurants in my life accross the country. A friend of mine brought a steak and cheese and a roast beef sandwhich to me today from this place. They are divine. That steak and chedda is the best sandwhich i have ever ate anywhere. The food ingredients are fresh and delicious and I couldnt find a single thing to say bad. Literally perfection. I will for sure be spending some money here soon... Seems by reviews the customer service here is rude as hell. I personally havent been here yet but great food will NOT overshadow rude employees and bad customer service. Work on fixing that.

Adam Ramirez

Great food.

Patrick Wolf

Great butcher with a lot of options and a surprising amount of sauces, rubs, spices and other groceries. Definitely more options than Primal.

DL Shealy

I can see why it gets voted the best butcher shop in the region. The farm fresh vegetables from the local farmers. The awesome fresh cut meat and deli are the best. I thought I was in Disneyland and Disneyworld.

Patty Kelley

I love Fred the Butcher. Great quality of meat. I will go out of my way to get there. They have a certain steak only they carry and its awsome.

William H. Creitz

Best Butcher Shop around.

ValdezINC

Very racist, As a person of color I did not feel welcomed. I was inquiring about the seafood. Worker was unpleasant and rude. I was the only West Indian shopper. There were no other black people shopping there. Sad! I see why. I was stared at as if I was going to steal. They should put on their store "WHITES ONLY"!

ZZZnuriZZZ

Great Meat products and grocery store

Gary Cadieux

Nothing not to love about Fred's ! Best butcher shop I've ever been in, and I've been in many.

timothy abbott

Best cuts of meat in town!

Carol Alty

All fresh and local grocery choices. Great dry aged steak and whole milk chocolate milk!

Joseph Calcagno

Best specialty shop in Clifton park

Don Deverell

Great products, meats, staff, and veggies. Prefect placefor all your dinner grilling needs. The lunch sammiches are second to none.

Anna Latham

I think most of their items are over priced! $10 a lb for rice balls! It’s rice lol. Some of their marinated meats are expensive I paid $14.22 for 1.78 lbs of this chicken. After all chicken is chicken where ever you get it!

Jeanne Mullin

We got a 15 lb prime rib for Christmas Eve from here. What a difference from getting one at Fred the butcher vs a grocery store. This piece of meat was amazing and just perfect . Worth every cent.

Colleen Knapik

Love Fred's their meat is so fresh and prices are good.

Edward Kyle

The best meats, fish and prepared foods you can find. The owners Kim and Dave have put together a great friendly knowledgeable staff who always make your shopping experience delightful. If you have not shop there do yourself a favor and check it out.

Salone Carter

Awesome staff and service. They ordered a whole suckling pig for me and it was there on time when they said it would be. Definetly doing more business there

Dan Doedema

Prime meats at reasonable prices. Great deli. Everything made in house.

Eric Coburn

I love this place. they have some of everything, not only meat.

Matt Devlin

A regular stop for us,. Great butcher, best meatballs ever!

les blanchard

My wife and I grabbed lunch from here as well as meat and deli and baked goods worth the trip ????

Laurie Snyder

I bought Fred's homemade corned beef round for St Patty's dinner because Hannaford and Price Chopper were all sold out. I cooked it exactly the way they suggested and the meat carved beautifully. It was more expensive but my family said it was the most delicious corned beef they ever had. Now I can't imagine getting it anywhere else, especially if you are having a large crowd.

Fred Brace

THE BOMB!!

Kate

Fred has fresh and tasty meat of all varieties, including their own deli meats! Its a local gem that I am proud to patronize whenever I'm in the area.

Val me

Loved the fact of how you have to sanitize your shoes and hands before walking in. Great job!!!! And as always very clean and friendly establishment.

Jeannine Theakos

Best corn beef round

Todd O'connor

One of the best places around for fresh meats and Smoked Meats to

George Leitze

Awesome butcher shop. They have an enormous selection of cuts of meat. They will cut anything to your needs. They have great weekly specials. They also smoke and roast all of their own lunch meats and they have a huge selection of homemade sausages and hot dogs. They even have dry aged beef. The store also has some hard to find items including good olive oil and fresh fruits and vegetables. If you aren't sure how to smoke or cook any of their meats just ask. You couldn't ask for a better butcher shop. I almost forgot, they sell sandwiches using their products that are awesome.

Jodi Eaves

Love this butcher shop - I enjoy the smokehouse smell when you walk in, friendly people, small market feel with good food

Yio D'Arcangelis

Always a pleasurable experience.

pakattak420

Wow. Very good selection. Have not been here in years and boy was I missing out. Will only be purchasing hamburger and chicken from Fred’s from now on. Picked up the chicken burgers with spinach today and it was phenomenal. Good prices, good selection. Hands down better then the markets and others around. Highly recommended

Rebecca Crowley

Great meat, great service, keep things safe! Friendly

Herman Nelson

Nice. Place to shop

Mark Bruno

Love the smells in the store. Very busy today good buys.

nate D

I wish I could give Fred the Butcher more stars, this place has the best selection and cuts of meats i've ever seen. Not only do they have great meats but the isles are full of excellent local foods that will not disappoint. All the butchers i've spoken with so far are very knowledgeable and helpful when it comes to choosing a cut of meat and how to cook it. The smoked hams have been a hit at every holiday event i've brought them to. I highly recommend going here and taking a look around, you will not be disappointed!

Paul Lumia

Amazing sandwich

Linda Brown

One of my favorite places in the area but so disappointed. Why aren't you people wearing your masks properly? Why wear them at all if all your butchers are just waltzing around with their noses hanging out? Do you not get it? Don't wear them at all if they are not over the nose, you aren't doing anything to protect your customers. Not going back and it kills me to say it but you'll probably kill me anyway. Alex, you are an owner you need to act like one. Wear your mask properly, tell your staff to wear their masks properly and lead like an owner. Shame on you all. I feel sorry for the staff that are actually wearing their masks properly yet still have the stress to work in that environment.

sigrid wallace

loved it. i git a delicious pastrami sandwich. the meats look excellant . other items available her. it is like a small grocery but the meats are the stand out items

Alfred Katz

Just the best, a little pricey but it's worth it

Jill G

Great place to shop! The meat and fish always are fresh and taste great. Lots of different and unique grocery selections.

janet carter

I absolutely love this place. It always smells so good, the staff are very pleasant.

craig trietiak

Stop shopping for meats at the large grocery stores. Fred's has it all from fresh sausage, kilbasa and their own deli meats. Plus all the steaks are amazing!

freddy toms

Nothing special at all. Lot's of hype and the bull is a joke

Donald Smith

FREDs as a real butcher shop of the 1950s. But it is also a modern Mom/Pop mini-mart. With a produce counter, deli, and meat market with prime meats. All that they sell is 1st class. Their staff is top notch and ready to share their knowledge. Everything is priced of sell, but you will pay a fair price for quality. Great place to ask for hard to find items. Just a great place!!!

Stefanie Manchester

Meat is great quality, but the customer service is horrible. The only employee that was friendly was a gentleman behind the butcher counter. The rest of them made me feel like I was an inconvenience rather than a customer. I will be taking my business where its appreciated.

Mark Hathaway

Great Quality Meats

Todd Langley

Veal breast roast and other goodies. Excellent ????

Karen Smith

Sopresata!! I love this place.

Geraldine Borden

Awesome

Linda Reittinger

Everyone is always so friendly! That's the best you can ask for! ♡

Aaron Allen

Great cuts of meat and some of the best prices around. I prefer this butcher shop to primal.

miketoaster1

Nice place. Meat all looked really good and was reasonably priced. Butcher that helped me was great too.

Jesse

Great meats and groceries. It's a real throwback. Not many places like this anymore. A+

Trek Gal

Yum yum yum yum yum! Good prices for high quality products. Highly recommend

Ray Garrison

Very nice Best Roast beef I have ever had and their steaks aren't bad either highly recommended. ????????????????

Jack Jensen

Amazing store. Could be a little bigger, sometimes it gets over crowded, but it's worth the wait.

michael spooner

Awesome, best place in Clifton park

Laurie Lambertsen

They had everything I wanted. Quick friendly service.

Fred Rafferty

Great environment and staff is very attentive and knowledgeable. If they are not sure they will ask someone and give you the right answer . The steaks and meats are awesome and priced reasonably. Their natural casing hot dogs have just the rite spice and when you put them on the grill the skins snap.. Beef dogs are made from brisket awesome. I love their brisket burgers already made, you will not regret buying them Or any of their salads or deli items!! They have 2 locations Clifton park NY and Slingerland NY. I have been going here since I was a kid with my parents when he opened his first place in Schaticoke NY in the late 70's I think it was.

Tim OBrien

Great bother shop and small market

MSFaz07

Dry aged steaks on the green egg were absolutely amazing. Like a 5 star restaurant. Flavor was out of this world for only using salt and pepper. Highly recommend their meat!

Jennifer Wenacur

Absolutely the best!!!

raymond bartels

Very nice lot of prime meat great deli and sevice

Jeanine Roby

Great sandwiches and you can watch them cook your meats and such right on the griddle. Awesome butchery section and a grocery area.

Elaine Morcone

The BEST meat market in the Capital District!

Dustin Clark

Best meat in town.

David W

Always a pleasure going to Fred's. Friendly staff and great food.

Kevin Wick

Meat prices on par with most grocery stores, but quality is definitely a step up. Groceries and prepared food are a good amount more expensive than your average grocery store.

Xandra Keshet

Wow! BEST seafood BEST meat ALWAYS fresh. BEST service FRIENDLY staff and shoppers, such an other-worldly shopping experience in the most positive way. I have never been more blown away by a butcher and a grocery store. I’ve never seen anything more consistently fresh anywhere. And... Fred’s is the only shop to carry kidney organs that I know of! WE LOVE FRED THE BUTCHER!

Colleen Mabee

Purchased 6 smoked porkchops 3/4 of inch thick. Outstanding! Just moved back here from SC lived their 4 years. Smoked Porkchops un heard of down south. We went and cslled everywhere to buy them. No One had them.! Glad to be back home ! Thank you Fred the butcher for having my favorite smoked pork chops!!!!!!

Michael Mackesey

Great service

Kristina J

Love Fred the Butcher. This is a great place to get all types of cuts off meat, best Kilbasa, yummy salads, and great cheeses. They also have some grocery items and fresh vegetables. Go and have a look. You won't regret it.

D Chaps

Food is good----customer service is lacking and they never answer there phone...I wonder how much business they miss out on doing this?

Robert Cordone

I have been a customer for about 8 years. I love the quality of the meats but service has declined over the years as his popularity has increased.. I find I have to be a bit aggressive with the counter staff at times to expedite my order and to make sure I get exactly what I want. Still worth the trouble IMO.

Eileen Peck

I would give five stars for the food. The staff, however, are not friendly at all. Almost rude at times. Which is why I now go to another market.

Kelly Rowden

Consistently good meat and service. Fred's own deli meats, hot dogs, kabanos, bacon and kielbasa are all second to none. Always enjoy going here, if nothing else to take in the smells!

Darlene Bagley

This is the only place I will shop during the pandemic. They go above and beyond with their cleanliness for your safety and their own. They are constantly restocking items so I don't have to worry about them running out of something. Everything is always fresh. I would give them more stars if I could

Pamela Carey

Husband & daughter love meats from Fred's. Can order small or large quantity. My son loves the hot dogs & the bacon, kielbasa, smoked pork chops, in-house made lunchmeat.... Been shopping at Fred's since was in Mechanicsville. New store is so roomy. And the quality of non- meat items is great. (Was there one day when less than prime produce was almost delivered. Fred let the delivery guy know he expected high quality for his customers, that's why they're so loyal)

Joseph Yusaitis

They have the best variety of meat anywhere nice and fresh in the store is very clean and very good service good prices

Frank Rizzo

Great hot sandwiches during the week. This place is a great little deli and butcher that has great fresh options.

Hilary B

THE WORST! My husband came home from his first trip to Fred's so excited with his "awesome finds" about an hour ago. Alas, the jumbo shrimp hubby described as "Having their own zip code", are completely spoiled. The moment he opened the bag stinky, rotten fish stench filled the kitchen. So, in the trash they went. That's $14 down the drain. I can only hope that the rest of the over $150 purchase of meat is not likewise spoiled. Never again. Turns out all the MEAT was SPOILED as well. So...$150+ down the drain. What a waste.

Eugene Torvinen

Great meats aged 30 days for thier beef fresh kielbasa

Chris Coston

This grocery store is a treasurer. The meat is the best in the area. Everything is delicious and so high quality! But the excellent specialty foods and fresh produce are worth the drive on their own. Friendly and knowledgeable staff make this store always enjoyable and worth the drive.

Cody L

One of the best and freshest subs I have ever had! Bread tasted like it was just baked, and the roast beef was amazing!

Thomas MCLAUGHLIN

For the last 4 years I have tried to order my meats for the holidays and have had a bad experience each time. The reason I did return each time was the quality was fine, not the best but fine and local. Although I ordered two weeks in advance each time, twice my order was given to someone else, once in done incorrectly and I had go in the back and instruct him on exactly what I wanted. The last and final time was this year when I ordered a fresh ham, bone in, skin on for Christmas dinner 2 weeks in advance, waited on line 40min. at time and I ordered for it to be ready and was told that they had none left. No apology or excuse, or offer to make right. They tried to sell me a boneless, skinless fresh. REALLY!!. Finally they agreed to order one for Mon. Christmas eve. I got there and waited on line 40min. I went to the back of the shop while on line to tell them I was there and ont to give it away again. Told it was in and ready. Waited another 25min. got to the front and had to wait for it to be prepared asked. No Apology made, very rude.

Joanne Hook

My family LOVES Fred the Butcher! Friendly knowledgeable staff, clean store, and they always seem to have what I need. ❤️

Chris Blasch

In the past we have had a very good experience at Fred the Butcher, but not today. I went there for the advertised on their website prices on 90/10 ground beef and boneless chicken breasts... both items were a higher price in store than advertised on their website (weekly specials). When I showed them the advertised price on their website, they basically just said the website was wrong...Most businesses in my experience would honor the advertised price and correct the error... I went for bulk pricing but would have been better off going to BJ’s... also when we cooked the ground beef, it was greasier than what a 90/10 should be leading me to think it may not really be 90/10... very disappointed...

Eleanor Murray

Based on the name, I expected more meat. Don't get me wrong - there was a lot! It wasn't labeled clearly I thought. Or sometimes at all. I had to guess or ask, and that was time consuming and a little frustrating. But the QUALITY really showed - and that's what it's all about! Also it is a great little specialty market with Nino's rolls from Albany and Smith's pies. I think I saw Perrecca bread, but I'm not sure. There's all kinds of Italian specialties that you just can't find anywhere else that I know of. A great store! What took me so long?

Richard Masterson

Excellent meats, the best in the area!

Jeff Francisco

Great Price on Hamburg meat for 10 lb package. Can't beat the price.

Barbara Youzwak

Good meats and cold cuts.

Donald Student

The best

steven weitz

Good selection of meat . Unfortunately the person trimming our very expensive roast wasn't wearing his mask over his nose but fortunately the cooking temp will neutralize anything inadvertently breathed onto our roast . The helper helping us select meat wasn't wearing mask properly either .

Theresa Peer

Love the store love them the food is good prices are good

Louise Dearstyne

The best EVER

Castle Bass Trax

Great product, great prices, knowledgeable staff. Dont forget to order a burger from their bistro. Amazing!!!

David Knights

There was a small line outside but it went quick. People were very helpful

Lance Skaarup

Another GREAT lunch from Fred the Butcher !

Wilma Thibodeau

Best Butcher around we live in Schenectady and making the trip is definitely worth it

Bill OToole

First time getting a sandwich here and it was amazing

Lynn M

Their Hot kielbasa is to die for!!

Chad Willett

The worst service ever. Stopped in on my lunch brake. I tried to order a sub. Three employees stud around with mean mugs and after 10 minutes waiting I was told rudely I was in the wrong line but there is no sign to separate deli meet from a sandwich orders. Waste of my time, I will never go back.

Jaclyn Adler

Great butcher shop! Terrific cuts of meat at reasonable prices. Helpful staff. Also lots of produce, grocery items, and local breads/desserts. Sub counter available too.

Robert Ellis

This place is worth a trip. Primarily it's a butcher and seafood shop, but also has great fresh produce and assorted specialty items (e.g., Italian products, mustards, etc.) But again primarily it is a real butcher shop and the reason for your trip. They carry USDA prime and wagyu beef, heritage Berkshire pork, poultry, and have a full deli. They will also special order anything you want and will custom cut things for you. When comparing like products it's also about the same cost as a regular grocery store. For example, I wanted to make a rotisserie porchetta - a pork belly wrapped around a pork loin with citrus garlic and rosemary between the loin and the belly (loin is lean so it helps to inject the loin with some fat and chicken stock). Fred the Butcher, who have sharper knives than I have and are better at it than I am, prepared the roast for me. A grocery store won't do that. But if all you want is a couple of New York strips it's still worth a trip.

Darth Walt

Great place not just a butcher shop. Has a full deli and Cafe very busy around lunch but still fast service. I got 5lbs pork belly 5lbs beef brisket 1lbs bacon 1lbs deli sliced honey ham.

William Dalrymple

New to the area. Stopped here to grab a few steaks. The staff was super helpful and courteous. Ended up trying the New York strip with some rub from a local company.

Matthew DeLorenzo

Best place in Capital district

Jason Duma

I live 46 mile's from Fred the Butcher, and have absolutely no problem making the trip to enjoy the FANTASTIC QUALITY AND PRICING. There are several other "butcher" shops I have tried, and none compare. If you really appreciate GREAT steaks, then don't waste your time going anywhere else.

Mark Rizzolo

Best butcher in Upstate NY

Jon Kleinke

Amazing

Kathleen Caschera

Good food ..good service..good

Peter Wittemann

Out of all the years I have lived in the capital region I have never ever gotten a bad sandwich from here.

Danielle Giordano

They are taking covid precautions very seriously and it is much appreciated! Everything I’ve had from there has been very good. I like that there are so many local options. If you are reading this, please support local and small businesses! My only complaint is that I’m getting fat by frequenting this establishment. Jk.

Jason Miller

Best butcher in the area!

Eric Sievers

Excellent old school butcher shop.

Jim Flynn

Fred has awesome meats and wonderful specialty items, including Worldling's Pleasure cheese spreads! Yum! Particularly like their fresh kielbasa. Just like Grandma used to get from her butcher 50 years ago!

Jessica Tereski

Best place. The people are more then amazing.

Elier Navarrete

Fresh and tasty

Joe Latza

Where do you go for the best meats? The butcher. Only place I know with battenkill milks and creamer too. Fair prices for quality

David Weekes

Fred the Butcher is awesome! Great selection of top quality meats, homemade sausages of all varieties, seafood, storemade deli meats and many homemade prepared dishes to choose from. Eat in or take out sandwiches and more. Everything in the store is fresh and delicious and all at reasonable prices. Stop in if you haven't yet, you don't know what you're missing!

Scott Van Buren

Great selection of meats, great quality. They also make their own cold cuts and smoke their own hams an kielbasa. Their cold cuts are great!

Liz Eckler

Fred's always has something great to cook for dinner. Always leave with something!

Bambi LeClaire

Jacked up prices substantially since the covid

Michael Verrastro

Best meats around. Nothing better.

Karen D

Love this place

Jokmug G'alt

Wonderful meats. Smoked chops, hams, their own bacon & cold cuts. Great produce

Janine Stowell

I love Fred the Butcher!

Pete Willsey

It was a very good experience

Liz Schalk

We are up from VA but when we lived here this is where we bought our meats and this was where we made our second stop. Before we leave we will make one more stop to bring home meat. Just entered the store and had to just stop and enjoy the smells then get a sandwich.

Lisa Cinelli

Best butcher ever!!!

Ryan Mcphail

Fred the butcher is a really good place to go for sandwiches and subs and hot meals or to buy you're own meats.. not bad pricing either. I bought 3 aged steaks for 75 and it was worth every penny.

Roger Swartz

This place sell's sushi grade yellow fin tuna at $12.99 a pound. That is what the person in the meat department told me. So I have good faith in their honesty. Also, they are the only place I know if that claims to sell fresh wild caught chilean sea bass. Pretty impressive.

Ken Greene

Great meats good grocery excellent service every time I'm in the store

Daniel Halloran

Best butcher shop around.

Renee Panarese

Best butcher

Susan Hartley

Great meats, cold cuts, subs, salads!

Billy S. T

Place is good. They offer meats at a little lower price compared to markets. Meat quality is good, I would like to shop once a week.

Paul Kopmar

Too many people in store.....had to leave. What I saw looked like high quality with expensive prices. Will go back when safer with less people.

Amelia Rocissano

You cant beat the quality of meat you get here. Along with the great service. We go here weekly & have recommended to many.

Richard Voss

Incredibly over priced. I got the same cut of prime rib at Hannaford for $51 Fred wanted $141. When I spoke to the guy at Hannaford, he said he has been in the butcher business a long time and Fred gets there cuts of meat from the same supplier as Hannaford. I came home and cooked it and it tasted great!

Daniel Zullo

Always great! Get here, you're missing out!

Susan Boisvert

Nice place nice fresh meat and other groceries

kat Derose

My favorite place for great steaks and meats. You pay a little more. But it's worth every penny.

LISA KAY

I just purchased a sandwich in the deli AND the turkey was all fatty and stringy! UGH UGH UGH. I usually have nothing but praise for Freds. Today it sucked. What a shame.

Robert Jenkins

I have been going to Fred's for 17 years.It has always been a good experience.Goulash is on deck.

terry germain

Best burger. Great meat store.

Ann Palin

I needed some help with my order and the young Lady who waited on me was very helpful. Great place for all your meat.!!!

Krystian

Great place. The food is amazing and staff very friendly. The only reason its receiving 4 stars is because the management needs to step it up and hire more people in the kitchen. I pick up food from there almost every day and those 2 poor guys in the kitchen cant handle the amount of orders coming in. There amazingly fast at what they do but last time took me 40 min to order and pickup my food since no one was picking up the phone.

Ed Corey

They have it all. A great meat market and grocery store and a sandwich grill

Marie Durante

Great store with helpful employees. Meat is fantastic, melts in your mouth.

Bettina Hoag

Fred the butcher is the best!!!the best butcher around!!!

Daniel Dunn

One of the best places to go for any meet you may need for grilling, broiling, and smoking. The prices are worth the quality of the product. If you want something prepared for you, there sandwich menu is amazing. They carry a lot of local goods as well.

Dave Tecler

Best meats in capital region. Worth the drive and money

James Hughes

Best butcher in town!!!

Sharon Nahumyk

Very Best

how joe c

They are very overpriced.Hence why there still in buisness.

Anthony Cats

Reminded me of home. I'm from Brooklyn originally and this place is like an Italian old fashioned butcher shop back home. It was absolutely authentic and they weren't trying to be like that. That's who they are.

Colleen McVeigh

Adorable old school local market

Cynthia Gabriel

Had available fresh NY Amish-grown lamb at a good price, fresh, NOT MUTTON, and showed me the lamb and each cut, as I ordered 1/2 a lamb cut as we agreed. Courteous, helpful, worthwhile coming here for high quality Mets and products.

J Metzger

love this place , incredible service even when its super busy

Stephanie Williams

Best selection of meat

Joe Sturgis

Great meat and good service

love wins

Best butcher I've ever been to!

Cynthia Markle

Great meat, lots of choices. Just baked the meatballs. Omg. Best since my grandmother used to make

Lamont Treadwell

I from downstate long island n this butcher just simply amazing! Has been nothing but the best since i moved here.the service n knowledge about the meats are on point. Aged beef wagu im addicted!!! Fred the butcher is the new wave!!

Mike Passiglia

Best butcher in the capital district

Jason Laird

I've gotten excellent meats and service here every time.

John Gribbin

Best meat and Service in Upstate New York