The 10 Best Butcher Shops in California — 2026
We compared all 1243 shops in California on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated September 2026.
#1 · Dave's Meat ServiceModesto Custom cutsHouse-made sausageGame processingLocal farms
#2 · Exotic Meat MarketGrand Terrace House-made sausageGame processingLocal farmsHalal
#3 · Gambrel & Co.Redwood City House-made sausageGame processingLocal farms
Tue 11am-6pm, Wed 11am-6pm, Thu 11am-6pm, Fri 11am-6pm, Sat 11am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm
#4 · Overland Meat and Seafood CompanySouth Lake Tahoe Dry-aged beefHouse-made sausageGame processing
Mon-Tue, Thu-Sat 10am-6pm
#5 · Barstow Country ButcheringApple Valley Custom cutsHouse-made sausageGame processing
8am - 5pm
#6 · Austin Meat ServiceRipon Custom cutsHouse-made sausageGame processing
Sat 9am-5:30pm
#7 · Sonoma County Meat Co.Santa Rosa House-made sausageGame processingLocal farms
Mon-Sat 10am-6pm
#8 · Angus Meat MarketTorrance Dry-aged beefHouse-made sausageGame processing
#9 · Prime Selection IncLos Angeles Dry-aged beefHouse-made sausageGame processing
#10 · Barstow Country ButcheringBarstow Custom cutsHouse-made sausageGame processing
8am - 5pm
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How we rank: every listing earns points for verified services
(custom cuts, dry-aged beef, house-made sausage, game processing, local farms, halal),
posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.