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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Walden Local Butcher Shop
316 Shawmut Ave, Boston, MA 02118-2774
Mon 1pm-7pm; Tue-Fri 1pm-7pm; Sat-Sun 9am-7pm
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Hebron Market Butcher
1522 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02120-2928
Everyday 8am-8pm
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Pig Rock Sausages - Stuffed In Boston, Highest Quality Line of Sausages
42 Newmarket Sq, Boston, MA 02118
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Sulmona Meat Market
32 Parmenter St, Boston, MA 02113-2333
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Mutual Beef Co Inc
126 Newmarket Sq, Boston, MA 02118-2603
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Puritan Beef Company
90 Blackstone St, Boston, MA 02109-1506
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London Veal Co. Inc.
137 Newmarket Sq, Boston, MA 02118-2603
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B&B Trading
11 Widett Cir, Boston, MA 02118-2804
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B & B Trading Corporation
140 Newmarket Sq, Boston, MA 02118-2603
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Lord Jeffs Beef Place
129 Newmarket Sq, Boston, MA 02118-2603
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Quality Meat Market
13 Corinth St, Boston, MA 02131-3022
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Angel Meat Market
503 Washington St, Boston, MA 02124-2014
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Ming Kee
54 Kneeland St, Boston, MA 02111-1914
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Adams Village Butchershop and Deli
786 Adams St, Boston, MA 02124
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F B Packing Co.
1 Foodmart Rd, Boston, MA 02118-2801
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Puritan Food Co
17 Foodmart Rd, Boston, MA 02118-2801
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Los Paisanos Market y Carniceria 1A
11 Meridian St, Boston, MA 02128-4624
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Bianco & Sons Sausage
80 Causeway St, Boston, MA 02114-1603
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Resto Meat Market
213 Washington St, Boston, MA 02121-3909
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El Paisa Butchery
1010 Bennington St, Boston, MA 02128-1138
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International Halal Market
1433 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02120-3403
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Vitoria Meat Market
353 Chelsea St, Boston, MA 02128-1480
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Robbins Beef Co
35 Foodmart Rd, Boston, MA 02118-2801
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New Boston Meat
81 Newmarket Sq, Boston, MA 02118-2619
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Wings Live Poultry
48 Beach St, Boston, MA 02111-0001
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Los Compadres Meat Market
3105 Washington St, Boston, MA 02119-3116
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William & Company
135 Newmarket Sq, Boston, MA 02118-2603
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Metropolitan Meat Co
1 Widett Cir, Boston, MA 02118-2804
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Appalachian Jerky Company
1700 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02135-5602
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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.