Full-service butcher shops and traditional meat markets offer custom cuts, specialty sausages, and whole-animal sourcing that standard supermarket counters rarely carry. Differences come down to whether a shop handles house-slaughtered livestock, stocks dry-aged prime beef, or focuses on specific regional and halal preparations. A map pin shows where the store is, but it will not tell you if they break down whole sides in-house or just sell pre-portioned case cuts.
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Butcher Block Quality Meats
10618 Hageman Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93312-9110
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 8am-6:30pm, Sun 10am-9pm
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Triple A Meat Sales
210 Sumner St, Bakersfield, CA 93305-5111
Mon 6am-3pm, Tue 6am-3pm, Wed 6am-3pm, Thu 6am-3pm, Fri 6am-3pm, Sat 7am-12pm
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Wood-Dale Market
250 Stine Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93309-3267
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Wood-Dale Market
11420 Ming Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93311-1367
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Mercado Y Carniceria La Flor
1200 Flower St, Bakersfield, CA 93305-3841
Mon-Sun 7am-9pm
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Carniceria El Amigazo
6433 E Brundage Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93307-2455
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Cutting Edge Specialty Meat Shop
6508 Norris Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93308
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Five Star Market
1701 Flower St, Bakersfield, CA 93305-4141
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Elite Meat & Grill
4550 Panama Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93313-3436
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Kishee
3604 Ming Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309-5104
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La Carnicería Meat Market Bakersfield,CA
3739 Ming Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309-5001
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Michelles Custom Cutting
801 Angus Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93308-4483
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DESI MEAT
3541 Panama Ln, Bakersfield, CA 93313-3765
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Rodeo Meat Market
5600 Auburn St Ste C, Bakersfield, CA 93306-2890
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Bakersfield Meat Co.
1700 S Union Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307-4148
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Farmers Wholesale Meats Inc
3018 Taft Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93313-9614
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Monarca butcher shop
1101 Niles St, Bakersfield, CA 93305-4624
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Lucky Seven
3232 Stine Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93309-6353
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Carniceria Los Hermanos
3224 Stine Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93309-6354
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Carniceria Gonzalez
1220 Oak St, Bakersfield, CA 93304-1072
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La Chuleta Meat Market
7101 Rosedale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93308-5864
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Carniceria Rancho Grande
3480 Wible Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93309
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Green Frog Butcher
5848 Comanche Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93306-9422
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La Catrina Meat Market
6700 Niles St, Bakersfield, CA 93306-4800
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La Plazita Meat Market
3719 Wilson Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93309-5158
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Polleria La Hacienda
6123 Weedpatch Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93307-9345
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El rey del ceviche
1324 Flower St, Bakersfield, CA 93305-3934
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Chorizo Janitzio Inc
3600 Pegasus Dr Unit 11, Bakersfield, CA 93308-7090
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Don Mignon
9590 S Union Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93307-6141
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Good to know
What is the difference between a butcher shop and a grocery meat counter?
Independent butcher shops typically source higher-grade or locally raised livestock and cut whole animals or primals on site. This allows skilled staff to fulfill custom thickness requests, provide specialized offal, and process custom sausage recipes that standard grocery stores do not offer.
How do prices at independent meat markets compare to supermarkets?
Everyday commodities like conventional chicken breast may cost slightly more at a specialty market, but premium cuts often carry comparable or better value for the higher quality. Specialty items like dry-aged beef or local heritage pork typically range from $15 to $35 per pound depending on the cut and farm sourcing.
Can I request specific cuts or whole-animal shares?
Most standalone meat markets accept custom requests for non-standard cuts, extra-thick steaks, or specific fat trims if you ask a few days in advance. Many shops also sell quarter, half, or whole animal packages, though these require advance deposits and freezer space.