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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Moriarty Meats
1650 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14207-3012
Saturday: 10am–4pm, Thursday–Saturday: 11am–4pm
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Wardynski Meats: Buffalo, NY Fine Quality Meats
336 Peckham St, Buffalo, NY 14206-1717
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Battistoni Italian Specialty Meats
81 Dingens St, Buffalo, NY 14206-2307
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Federal Meats
2102 Kensington Ave, Buffalo, NY 14226-4808
Tuesday – Friday: 9am – 5:30pm, Saturday: 9am – 5pm
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Steve's Meats
1314 E Delavan Ave, Buffalo, NY 14215-3924
Saturday 10am-6pm
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Buffalo Fresh
284 Ontario St, Buffalo, NY 14207-1530
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Gordon Restaurant Market
1959 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14207
Mon-Sat: 7:00am-7:00pm, Sun: 8:00am-6:00pm
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Camellia Meats
1333 Genesee St, Buffalo, NY 14211-2227
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Federal Meats
5479 Sheridan Dr, Buffalo, NY 14221-3609
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Stock Yards Packing Company
4900 Lake Ave, Buffalo, NY 14219-1314
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Johnny's Meat Market
1191 Hertel Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216-2760
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Elk Provision Co Inc
1260 Clinton St, Buffalo, NY 14206-2822
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Camellia Meats
999 Broadway St, Buffalo, NY 14212
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Petru Lupas Meats
999 Broadway, Buffalo, NY 14212
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Guercio & Sons
250 Grant St, Buffalo, NY 14213-3411
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Federal Meats
2140 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216-3210
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Will Poultry Co.
Buffalo, NY 14206
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Federal Meats
3366 Genesee St, Buffalo, NY 14225-5048
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Buffalo Meats & Deli
1026 E Ferry St, Buffalo, NY 14211-1453
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Scime's Sausage
2484 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14216-1736
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Buffalo Halal Meats & Chicken
1728 Broadway, Buffalo, NY 14212
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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.