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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Renna's Meat Market
4269 N 1st St, Fresno, CA 93726-3312
Mon-Sat 9am-6pm
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The Meat Market
454 W Alluvial Ave, Fresno, CA 93650-1160
9am - 6pm
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The Meat Up
7010 N Marks Ave, Fresno, CA 93711-0285
7am -6pm
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Golden California Meat Packers
3189 W Dakota Ave, Fresno, CA 93722-4902
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Tsim Neej Smoked Meat and Sausage
4791 E Tulare St, Fresno, CA 93702-2629
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Choice Food Market
2106 W Olive Ave, Fresno, CA 93728
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Carniceria Colima
2303 N Chestnut Ave, Fresno, CA 93703-4801
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Carniceria El Gordo
2301 E Lewis Ave, Fresno, CA 93701-1148
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CRIS Meat Market
1323 Kern St, Fresno, CA 93706-3321
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Fraserview Meats
4776 E Kings Canyon Rd, Fresno, CA 93702-3949
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The Meat Bazaar
3628 W Shaw Ave, Fresno, CA 93711-3231
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Specialty Branded Products
523 N Brawley Ave, Fresno, CA 93706
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Vang's Chicken Farm
3272 N Leonard Ave, Fresno, CA 93737-9714
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Fresno State Meat Science
Fresno, CA
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Fresno Meat Co
3115 S Fig Ave, Fresno, CA 93706-5647
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Luis Rojas
1911 S Van Ness Ave, Fresno, CA 93721-3317
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Chris Meat Market
1342 Tulare St, Fresno, CA 93706-3328
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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.