Reviews of St. Paul Meat Shop (Butcher Shop)

Danya Knight

Wonderful, knowledgeable staff. Cozy clean atmosphere

hailey wolf

Horrible quality

Klenton Willis

Great products. Great service. Very knowledgeable. If you haven't been there go immediately! This is where I get my meat no matter where the rest of my groceries might be. ????

Kelly Haug

In addition to great cuts and helpful staff, hands down the best pasties I have ever had in my life.

Nata Etten

Lovely shop with amazing customer service!

Ruben Hortensius

Warm, friendly, & knowledgeable. Ordered bone-in chops ahead and they were perfect. Cardamon chicken was absolutely fantastic; I followed their directions for cooking to the letter. Will definitely be back!

Kris Gaetz

I was so excited and the people were very nice, but the meat to fat content was too high on the ribeye and the picanha cut was very tough and had no flavor. Our family has been at the cheapy Churrascarias in Brasil and had many cuts from Lunds and Kowalskis. The meat never tasted that way even at the gas station steak places in Brasil. So sad.

Banle Gaar

My friends and I planned out a big dinner plan for a movie ago and one friend brought in meats from here. Some of the best stuff we've cooked with and eaten hands down from a butcher shop. Came in for Father's day in mind and was greeted, always nice. Asked some quick questions then bought ground beef, extra extra thick bacon ( you must, MUST, get this bacon. Even if you don't think you need it, you need it) and cheese. As they had just opened also asked about the sandwiches if it was still early for one to be made, the reply, "never too early for a sandwich". Words of wisdom. Also probably the best Ruben I've had in a long time. The meat of course is peppery and perfectly salty. Falls apart in your mouth, perfect cuts against the grain, so you don't pull out half the meat in the sandwich in one bite.

Mary K

Outstanding in every area.

Anders Ryden

The pastrami sandwich was sensational!

Anna Kemptar

Friendly and welcoming staff and delicious food!! What more could you ask for? ????

Elizabeth Hamon

Just visited the butcher shop for the first time today. I just moved to St. Paul and was so happy to find a small butcher and grass fed meat! I bought some chicken sausages and some lamb. Just ate the chicken sausages and they are excellent! Really good selection of meat. I will be back!

Joshua Ledgerwood

Great meat shop, great product and better service - been a customer for the last two years and have always been extremely happy

Troy Ertelt

I love this place! Ever since my first visit, I've been consistently impressed with the quality of the meat and utterly blown away by the knowledgeable, friendly customer service! Make it a point to stop by and pick up something special for dinner!

Grant Hahn

I got a sandwich here and it was one of the best I have ever had. The employees were very knowledgeable and friendly. I would go back here for lunch almost every day if I could.

Bryon Wheaton

Incredibly high quality meats. Staff is expert level and very helpful. You will pay a premium for the exceptional quality cuts, but this is a place you shop if you want well raised, well harvested animals that respect the farmer and the beast. I've called and asked for special cuts, and they cheerfully accommodate my requests as long as it fits into the schedule of when animals are delivered to be butchered. Get to know the schedules and you can plan around that. Pigs show up on Thursday/ Friday if your looking for a big shoulder like I was!

Tara swedberg

The meat has amazing flavor and the staff are kind and fun to work with!

Charles Soucheray

This place is great! The meat is high quality. The staff are so knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The have great tips for preparing the different cuts. The pork rib chops are some of the best pork I’ve ever had. I had the T-bone chops tonight and they were excellent. So lucky to live near this shop.

Michele Kerry

After much consideration, inner-debate and some soul searching, I think I can safely say they have made the best sandwich I have ever eaten. I don't say this lightly. This place has totally won me over. I would go simply for the food, but the fact that their meat selection is absolutely unparalleled in St. Paul is sure to keep cooks and food junkies alike very, very smitten.

Ananya

Just fresh amazing quality meats. Can’t beat the customer service either!

Benjamin Dakins

I bought rib eyes I loved them

Whitney Horstman

The employees at this shop are basically my favorite retail people in Saint Paul. They LOVE what they do, and totally nerd out about meat in a delightful way if you give them half a chance. Super friendly and really entertaining in person or on the phone. Oh, and the meat is spectacular too.

Will

The sandwiches, meats and meals are delicious, but what really sets this place apart is the service. They are helpful, knowledgeable, and cheerful. Fantastic!

Craig Armstead

My initial experience was a huge success! I ordered 2 NY stripe steaks, no more than 1” thick, +/- 12 oz. each, and they were perfect, beautiful and maybe the best steak I’ve EVER cooked for myself. Really. I will be back! Thanks! ????

Ryan Seidel

Knowledgeable staff and great meat. Makes you look like a hero at any party/barbeque. It is spendy for sure, but well worth it in my opinion.

Stephani Horstman

Fantastic meat shop that has quality of meat you can usually only buy if you know ranchers who are firmly in the sustainable, my-animals-are-family type of husbandry. And then you have to buy whole animals. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. They were willing to talk to me about the ranchers and the specific animal I was buying cuts of (yes, slightly Portlandia, but that's right up my alley). And they have 70/30 ground beef! It's so hard to find ground beef that isn't Ancel Keys-lean but this is my go-to for happy cow meat that has flavor! They now also discount types of meat on different days of the week, for example, Thursdays are 10% off lamb days.

Dave Finton

Delicious meats, friendly staff!

John Woodward

Outstanding high quality meat products and great service. Love this place.

Josh Braaten

Great service and amazing cuts of meat.

Elliot Carpenter

Stopped in to try their sandwiches because I had been given a gift card a while back. The staff was super friendly, and the place was quite clean, so good on them for that. The prices on everything (including items in their refrigerator cases) were astronomical though. $10-14 for a sandwich? $12 for a tiny single person chicken pot pie? I am open minded though, so I tried their roast beef sandwich (not open minded enough to try their beef tongue Reuben though). The meat was good, or would have been had there not been a thick crust of salt between the slices. The pretzel bread was also painfully salty, to the point of giving up halfway through the sandwich because I couldn't bear it. I am a college student and eat a decent amount of salt, but this was too much. I will not be going back there unless it is to buy some of their chili from the case in the back that looked good. So, don't get me wrong, it is a nice place. The people are friendly, it is well laid out, and it is clean. All good things that would make me want to come back. It is just the blisteringly painful amount of salt that is apparently necessary and the exorbitant prices that will dissuade me from returning.

Drew Dintaman

Walked into nearby Coastal Seafood looking for a sandwich, which they didn't have but directed me a few blocks down to this place. And I did what anyone should when you get a local recommendation with conviction -- I took it. One best-pastrami-sandwich-of-my-life later, I'm happy I did. Fantastic customer service by the staff behind the counter as well as Nick, the manager, who had more passion and knowledge about the product and business than I expected to see, which made me feel like I got even more value from my $. If you're looking for meat in any form, you can literally not go wrong here. And if that's not your thing, the tomato soup was nearly as good. Thanks guys!

Drew Gardner

Cool shop!! I had a unique request for a Brazilian bbq, and they knew exactly what I wanted :) Good people there!

Frank Marchio

Sandwiches are amazing and unique!

Milo McCabe

If you are looking for premium top-tier cuts of meat, this is your place.

Garrett Stewart

I've been looking all over the Twin Cities for Linguica off and on since I moved here from California in 2012. I finally found it and the St. Paul Meat Shop version didn't disappoint! The staff was all very helpful and friendly and I'd definitely return. 5/29/20 Update: I've been buying the Linguica for a while now. Last time I ordered I saw that they sold pie. The flavor of the week was peach bourbon, so I thought I'd give it a try... Due to Covid-19 they delivered it out to my car. When I got home, to my surprise the pie was $30. I thought wow that's kinda expensive. I'm not one to be bothered by paying more to get something that is high quality, so I just hoped it was worth it. I decided to throw it in the oven for about 45 minutes at 325, because hot pie is soo much better than cold pie. I took it out cut myself a slice and took a bite. The first thing I noticed was how deliciously buttery it was, especially the crust. I typically don't eat most of the pie crust, the flaky stuff just doesn't do much for me, but on this pie it may have been the best part. Rich and buttery. The peaches all tasted very fresh and the crumble on top was laced with big pieces of pecans wasn't too sugary, and again was amazingly buttery. All in all it may have been the best pie I've ever eaten. Next time I order from St. Paul Meat Shop, I'm definitely going to order another $30 pie.

Nick Vanden Heuvel

I am not sure if the Reuben I had was the best in the world but it had to be very close.

Aaron

Very helpful and friendly staff. Cuts are excellent and the staff explained everything from where it came from to how to cook it. Sustainable farms and meat and local shops are worth the price!

Collin Knoff

Great sandwiches and the most friendly staff you'll ever meet!

Weston Kirch

The meats were expensive and TOTALLY WORTH IT

Jesse Breen

Words cannot describe how pleased I am with the St. Paul Meat Shop. From their greetings to their expertise, the staff was outstanding. A particular shout-out to Nick for the beautiful cut of the Dry-Aged NY Strip shown below. It was so scrumptious and your tips for cooking it were perfect! If you're looking for friendly and knowledge butchers, head to The St. Paul Meat Shop!

Gabrielle Mazdurr

Had the most amazing experience. Staff simply couldn't be more friendly or attentive, and they seem to be very passionate about what they do. Really cool selection of meats and prepared foods, and extremely reasonable prices.

Caleb Van Ornum

Amazing service! I asked the man behind the counter (I wish I remembered his name) what he would suggest. He ordered me this Carcarero! He was very knowledgeable in the products and we got to talking about the Swiss comté, which they sources from a Wisconsin cheese farm! Is that still considered local? Anyway, his recommendation reigned supreme and I loved the sandwich! The green beans added the perfect amount of crunch and earthiness. I would highly recommend the Meat Shop! Great service! Great food! Great experience!

brent hoch

Wow! Unexpected diamond in the city. I was grabbing brewing supplies at Northern brew down the street and wanted to stop at a butcher shop before heading home. I'm so glad i stopped here! What an awesome experience. Great folks, amazing meat. I may treat myself time to time and drive the 30 minutes to get here again.

Genghis Philip

I've never had a bad experience here. In fact, the Meat Shop is one of the few places I shop where I can almost guarantee an extraordinary shopping experience. The staff not only knows who I am, but a majority of them know my partner's dietary restrictions. It's pretty great to know there's a team of meat nerds helping me step up my cooking game.

Donald Heer

I love Saint Paul cheese shop so I had to stop in and try your sister restaurant for my grilling session yesterday. I am so happy you guys are here! I'll be back today and I recommend it to all my friends. The staff was so helpful and friendly, they didn't get pushy when I knew what I wanted and try to push anything else on me. Other markets I go to seemingly do this almost every time I go shop with them. Thanks!!! I'm so happy you are in the neighborhood

Renee Miller

We love this place! Nick is always super friendly and helpful. And the quality of the meat is so much better than the grocery store. We always find excuses to meal plan meat from this place so that we can also pick up sandwiches.

Tim Marinelli

No brisket. Womp womp.

Megan Mahony

We went in looking for a nice steak and pork chops to sous vide and the butcher knew exactly what cuts we should use and offered advice on cooking the meat. He had a great, excited, helpful attitude. He even gave us a token for a free sandwich to come back and tell him how it turned out. Looking forward to going back, the ribeye was amazing and the double cut pork chops were awesome. Highly recommend.

Lucas Peterson

This place is amazing! Friendly staff, great cuts of meat and the make sandwiches. I will definitely be back!

Dennis Maddix

Meat lovers paradise. Great staff, high quality meats, nice prices

Joe Hoffman

Phenomenal place. Couldn't find a goose for Christmas anywhere. They special order a beautiful bird for me and the prices were very reasonable. My wife picked it up and she said she was shocked at how friendly and helpful they were. I will be making this place a regular stop before holidays.

Brittni Dye

This place is GREAT. I love that the meat is locally sourced and incredible quality. The staff is super friendly and helpful. They have some special grocery items you don't normally find elsewhere (HOT tip: they sell "00" flour for making pizza dough).

Mark Karaffa

I recently shopped at St. Paul Meat Shop at 1674 Grand Avenue, and you should too! Very friendly and knowledgeable employees that are truly engaged in what they do. I bought a pound of their "Everyday" ground beef, and it is the best grind I have had in a long time, maybe ever. And then I bought another, and I can't wait to buy it again. Prices are definitely higher than a grocery chain, but for $8.99 a pound, I found my purchase to be well worth the price for the wonderful flavor and tenderness. They have a complete selection of beef and pork cuts, as well as chicken. Not sure if they carry lamb or veal.

Lindon Thorn

Awesome cuts here. I really like their spices and rubs there too. The summer gazpacho is tasty. Check them out!

Kirk McGinley

Fantastic food and awesome staff. Try the brownies!

Theresa Dodor

Quality product and service. Purchased the pork chops the cut of the meat is outstanding. Looking forward to going back to try the kabobs.

Tess O'Connor

Wanted to support a local business today and chose St Paul Meat Shop. There was a sign on the door that said 5 people at a time which we absolutely understood the need for and made sure we were following before we went in. The gal at the counter made me feel terrible that we had just walked in without an online order. Even though they were willing to serve us. My anxiety went through the roof and we had to leave without ordering anything. I understand this is a hard position for these small businesses but if you don’t want people walking in, close your doors and do curb side delivery only.

Christian Tozzo

This butchers offers a massive variety of products from soup stock, bones for broth, sandwiches, cheese and of course meats! Their specialty is Sausages and they taste incredible. A single sausage carries a hefty price tag, I bought Fulton Beer Brats for $5 each but I can honestly say they are worth the money if you are looking for some seriously delicious food! This shop always has plenty of staff who are all very friendly and knowledgeable, every visit is excellent!

Whitney Martinez

Awesome shop. Everything is local (and delicious). Staff is super friendly and helpful. Very knowledgeable.

Joel Rogness

Great little boutique meat shop with prices to match - think outstate meat shop reimagined by urban foodie proclivities. Their sales pitch, as given to us, is essentially that they source quality meats so that if you value local, humanely raised etc., you don't have to worry: anything you buy from them will be in line with your values. Because they're also a whole animal butcher, you can special order hard to come by cuts. I may shop here on special occasions, though their products don't seem quite exclusive enough to justify an additional stop after Kowalski's or Whole Foods in the way that Coastal Seafoods' selection does.

David Enyeart

A good selection of foods, mostly meat but also prepared dishes. And they make some salads to take away.

Erin Lynch

Pretty good price for reneered leaf lard for pies. Very helpful and happy staff.

Ben W

This is by far and away the best place to get meat in Saint Paul. The staff is friendly and accommodating, and the meat selection is top notch and always fresh. I recommend this store over any other in both Minneapolis and Saint Paul.

Lizzie Davis

Always friendly with a multitude of options available.

Bennie Rosas

Such good stuff. Really great staff: very helpful. Not cheap! High prices for high quality.

Ricky Coles

Been to the St Paul Meat Shop twice so far, both times being pleasurable experiences. The staff was extremely friendly and knowledgable about their products. Furthermore, I love the fact that they are a whole animal butcher shop with a dedication to local, free range, and grass fed. My latest purchase were sliced roast beef, corned beef tongue and a caillette (a sort of French pate). All of which were fantastically delicious. I live in Minneapolis but will definitely be making the trip to Grande Ave to visit The Meat Shop any chance I get.

Martin Patrick

Great meat shop - they're related to the St. Paul Cheese Shop just down the street. The cheese shop has more of the cured meats, while this place specializes in the fresher meats. Fabulous staff, super knowledgeable. This whole stretch of Grand Ave is great.

Emily Fleming

House ground beef 80/20 for $8.99-very good.

underMIND

Not a particularly large selection, but quality and good stuff! Very friendly and accommodating staff with a fun streak.

Braden Fischer

Not only are the folks that work here knowledgeable, they’re also incredibly friendly and excited about good food. As someone who works in food service, there’s nothing better than other people stoked about having a great meal.

Daniel Preus

I love going to the meat shop often, their seasoned products like the pork are awesome. Prices are high so be judicious I'd say. New weekly things are good and bread and cheese are worth the high prices cause of quality.

Stephanie Pylka

Amazing service and food. Ordered online and they brought it out to my car. The meat is so good and quality! Will definitely be ordering again!

Chris Valentas

Ordered the Pastrami sandwich for lunch - which is a $14 sandwich consisting of lots of pastrami between two slices of bread with some mustard. The Pastrami was excellent, but I don't think it was worth the price. I do not plan to go back, I prefer the sandwiches at Whole Foods for $8.

Tracey Fredrick

Tried the weekly heat and eat dinner, which was chicken enchiladas. SO SO GOOD! My husband and I can't wait to try next week's selection. Also picked up a frozen pot pie and some cardamom chicken. Ask for tips on how to cook what you get, the employees are really knowledgeable. Will definitely go back, especially for burger meat for grill season.

Daniel Fergus

Love this place. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable, the sausages are delicious, and the meat is local and very good.

Sumthn Wicked

Fantastic shop! Locally sourced, fresh meat that's worth every penny! Knowledgeable staff always ready to help with suggestions. Have loved every cut and sausage I've tried (about half the case at this point).

Kathryn Burow

Absolutely the best chicken ever!!! I don’t buy chicken anywhere but here.....Also, the duck confit!...And the hotdogs!! And the service!! And the pasta!! The staff are very special and enthusiastic and invariably helpful!! This is a very special place and Grand Avenue is lucky to have them.

Cole Ford

One of the best bone in ribeye steaks I've ever have!!! And this is coming from a guy who raises Angus steers.

Nathan Rayle

I have tried bacon from MANY local establishments- von hansons, lunds, whole foods, windmers, everetts, and clancy's. This is the best bacon I have ever had. Bake it the oven at 400 degrees for 15-20 and you have a phenomenal Sunday brunch staple. They also have delicious lamb chops, pork chops and made in store sausage. It's a phenomenal place to eat.

John Jorgensen

Bought a nice rib eye. Really good selection.

MV

Great spot to pick up some fine cuts of meat! I’ve been on the search for a butcher I love for the past few months. This spot is so far the hands down winner. The selection and super friendly service was fantastic. We ordered some hot dogs to eat while we were there and they were awesome! We got steaks, bacon, the duck sausage, and lamb meatballs. Everything was great quality. I’m looking forward to returning.

Connor Simons

I love this spot. Fair prices for excellent quality meat. I especially recommend their pork short ribs, beef chuck, and their ground beef. Their whole chickens are excellent too. Also, the butchers are all very competent and super helpful! Cannot recommend this spot enough.

Matthew Erickson

Best butcher shop in my neighborhood. The prices are a little higher, but, that is reflected in the quality of the meat that you get. The staff is super friendly and helpful and they make some of the best sandwiches and soups in the Twin Cities. When you stop in, definitely get a pastrami sandwich, it will blow your mind!

Robert Werth

Knowledgeable and friendly staff with locally raised meat. They have everything a person could want at its finest quality.

Chris Tran

A fantastic local whole animal butcher. Which pretty much means you'll be able to get your normal cuts and any other cuts you might not of heard of. Great customer service, has been really open to answering all my random meat questions. They've never steered (no pun intended) me wrong in suggesting a certain cut of meat.

chrisko7

Bought the filet mignon tonight for grilling. Best steak I've had at home in years! Good price for the quality. Cool sausage selection as well. Definitely my new butcher shop ????????

Nima Ahmadi

Perfection. This is the best butcher shop I have known in my life, to the point that my family in California takes packs of their sausages back frozen on the plane when they come visit. For their beef selection, they have exclusive relationship with very small footprint family owned farms that are consistently excellent. For their chicken, they went on a road trip to try dozens of places, cooking each chicken the same way to compare and pick the best source. Just sit with this fact for a moment (and curse Amazon / Whole Foods and other big grocery stores). Their eggs are Michelin restaurant quality. Their sausages are prepared in house then sous vide so they’re easy to cook, and they also have great prepared food. Plus fabulous sandwiches. The only reason you shouldn’t be driving out of your way here (maybe) is if you live in another state.

Jerri Haindfield

Everyone is so friendly and helpful! It is really unbelievable how personable this place always is! We walked in, asked for a specialty item, and even though they had just sold out in the morning, we left with meat that I was super excited to try. They tell you about the cut of meat, what is unique about it, and how to best prepare it for maximum flavor. They make each purchase special!

Nathanial

Picked up some of their house ground round, little pricey, but was without a doubt the best homemade burgers we have made. Lot of different choices that a traditional meat market doesn't have.

Stewart M

Great pastrami that rivals any on the East Coast. Very friendly and helpful staff Meats are highest quality. Best shop for a great sandwich, butcher meats and home made sausages. Yum!

David H

Tried their brats today with sauerkraut and mustard. Not a huge fan of those 2 toppings, but Good Lord! Talk about a foodgasm, will definitely be going back for more. They also have really good customer service.

David Juliff

Love this place! The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable, and the product is top quality! The best pork and beef I have ever purchased for home cooking, and where else can you get fresh duck breast in town? My only regret is that I didn't discover them sooner. And if you need cheese, look no further than 2 blocks away - their sister shop is just up the street. And did I mention the sandwiches? Delicious!

Ryan

Nick, one of the Butchers was very knowledgeable about his meats and was a great help with navigating what I should I get. Nick was so kind enough to give me a deal for two prodigious cuts of meat. Would high recommend checking St. Paul Meats!

Andrew Turbes

Friendly staff, clean, everything you want from a butcher.

Austin Faiola

Best cuts of meat in town, worth the money. Hands down the worst pastrami sandwich I’ve ever had. Dry, wasn’t sliced, it was like little dry pieces of meat that had been sitting out for hours. Basically biggest waste of 14$ you could possibly spend. Ripped off.

Denise Alden

Just piling on to the already good reviews! Nick couldn't be nicer, and their products are terrific. Special ordered veal shanks for this past holiday, and not only were they excellent, everyone in the shop was aware of the order, knew what they were doing, informed me of everything about the order, and had the order when they promised it. Crazy good service and really good products. If you haven't stopped in yet, you're missing out on an exceptional experience; what are you waiting for? :)

Jeni Margules

I was truly delighted by our first visit. Incredible service, plied with tasty nibbles immediately, and was so impressed with the samples that we stayed for a sandwich. We'll be back!

Payton Powell

This place is fantastic. While it's a little out of the way for where I live now, I know they can get provide the fancier meats that I want. I have bought several birthday steaks here, as well as roasts and all have been phenomenal. My most recent experience here was truly amazing. With all the COVID-19 restrictions going on we have downsized our Thanksgiving plans significantly, because of this I thought it would be cool to try duck. I spoke with the butcher on the phone and he was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable. Then, when I went to pick up my bird this week they were so kind and generous they offered me a complimentary beverage. Needless to say, I am absolutely over the moon about their level of customer service. If they ever offered services for wild game processing I would take my deer here in a heartbeat even though it's not a service I believe they currently offer. If you live anywhere near St. Paul and are looking for a top notch, whole animal butcher please make this your very first, and likely only, stop.

Kurt Moody

Unbelievable selection of meats and sausages. Do not pass up the Hot Dog Happy Hour everyday from 2pm to Close. The Lamp Tips Meat Pie is awesome. This is what local business is all about!

William Novi

Great meat & products. Staff is professional, knowledgeable & personable. You have to try it.

Brad Bettger

First time in the shop today. I called ahead for duck and the gentleman who answered the phone answered my questions enthusiastically and knowledgably. Upon entering the shop I was blown away. The selection was vast and sourced locally. This is impressive for a whole-animal butcher. The guys behind the counter were obviously in love with their work and it showed. They have every cut the home cook could want, including the lesser known and less popular cuts that make rustic recipes possible. Fat, bones, and offal are also available - which should excite folks who love cooking old world recipes. Oh, they had rabbit in stock too - rare to see at all much less in stock. Very cool shop, get in there asap.