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.
Minot 6
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Klein Fresh Meats LLC
1720 S Broadway, Minot, ND 58701-6305
Mon-Sat 9am-6pm
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Charlie's Country Sausage
4005 Burdick Expy E, Minot, ND 58701-5462
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Bluestone Ranch
Minot, ND
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S & K Processing
1121 54th Ave SE, Minot, ND 58701-3223
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JP's Meat Processing
17085 72nd St SW, Minot, ND 58701-5579
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Valley Custom Meats
3502 Hwy 2 & Hwy 52 W, Minot, ND 58701
Bismarck 4
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West Dakota Meats
1125 Memorial Hwy, Bismarck, ND 58504-5254
monday–friday: 8:30am-5:30pm
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3Be Meats
1700 E Main Ave, Bismarck, ND 58501-4761
monday-saturday 9am-6pm
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D W Meats & Sausage
1103 S 12th St, Bismarck, ND 58504-6631
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-2pm
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M And M Sausage And Meats
2901 N 19th St, Bismarck, ND 58503-5476
Fargo 4
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Prime Cut Meats
2434 University Dr S, Fargo, ND 58103-5713
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Meats By John and Wayne
1801 45th St S, Fargo, ND 58103-0801
M-F: 9-7, Sat: 9-6, Sun: Closed
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Alsager Meats
5675 26th Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104-8598
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NDSU Meat Science
1300 18th St N, Fargo, ND 58105
Fri 1pm-3pm
Belfield 3
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Odermann Organics
2790 129th Ave SW, Belfield, ND 58622-9330
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701 Meats
12130 26th St SW, Belfield, ND 58622
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Old Tyme Meat Shoppe
101 Main St N, Belfield, ND 58622-7111
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Yellowstone River Beef
6 Dakota Pkwy E, Williston, ND 58801-6100
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Walt's Market
922 University Ave, Williston, ND 58801
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Broken Horn Meats
2114 4th Ave W, Williston, ND 58801-3423
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Custom Kut Meat Inc
271 66th Ave NE, Carrington, ND 58421-8602
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Barton Meats
1020 11th St N, Carrington, ND 58421-8807
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Grand Harbor Meats
523 3rd Ave SE, Devils Lake, ND 58301-3632
Thursday's - 1pm-6pm, Saturday's - 9am-12pm
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Lakeside Meats
307 College Dr S, Devils Lake, ND 58301-3511
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L & M Meats
2801 S Washington St, Grand Forks, ND 58201-6718
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Siouxland Buffalo
1705 16th St NE, Grand Forks, ND 58203-9619
Langdon 2
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Langdon Locker
324 6th St, Langdon, ND 58249-2741
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Hickory Hut
501 1st St, Langdon, ND 58249-2603
Linton 2
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Bosch's Meat Market
750 Highway 13 SE, Linton, ND 58552-9302
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Scherrs Meats
206 Highway 83 N, Linton, ND 58552-7214
Medina 2
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Kramlich-Deede Meats
108 2nd Ave NW, Medina, ND 58467-7301
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Reister Meats & Bakery
106 Water St W, Medina, ND 58467-7007
Ashley 1
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Prairie Soul Meats
10064 66th Ave SE, Ashley, ND 58413-9627
Berthold 1
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Mema's Meats Llc.
28525 86th Ave NW, Berthold, ND 58718-9652
Beulah 1
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The Meat Shop
713 Highway 49 N, Beulah, ND 58523-6507
Bowdon 1
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Bowdon Meat Processing
133 Warrington Ave, Bowdon, ND 58418
Bowman 1
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Spruce Hill Meats LLC
8556 147th Ave SW, Bowman, ND 58623-9619
Cando 1
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K & E Meats
425 8th Ave, Cando, ND 58324-6405
Carson 1
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Double R Meats
118 N Main St, Carson, ND 58529-4057
Center 1
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Legendary Meats
600 Industrial Dr W, Center, ND 58530-3201
Dickinson 1
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The Wurst Shop
205 14th St W, Dickinson, ND 58601-3118
Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 8am-4pm
Drake 1
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Selensky Meats
204 1st Ave W, Drake, ND 58736-4041
Edgeley 1
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Butcher's Edge
101 Frontage Rd, Edgeley, ND 58433-9307
Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Enderlin 1
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Maple Valley Lockers
218 4th Ave, Enderlin, ND 58027-1307
Esmond 1
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Rhino Meat Processing
112 1st Ave N, Esmond, ND 58332-7713
Fairmount 1
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Fairmount Locker Plant
102 Main Ave, Fairmount, ND 58030-4010
Garrison 1
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Myers Meats and Specialties
1 Cessna Drive, Garrison, ND 58540
Mon-Fri 8am-5:30pm, Sat 9am-1pm
Granville 1
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R & R Meats
204 Main St, Granville, ND 58741
Halliday 1
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Kelly's Kustom Meats
112 E Main St, Halliday, ND 58636-3721
Hebron 1
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Johnson Farm and Ranch, Meats and Produce
3690 74th Ave, Hebron, ND 58638-9354
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Diamond S Meats Inc
2905 4th Ave NE, Hettinger, ND 58639
Hope 1
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38 Meats
302 Steele Ave, Hope, ND 58046-4615
Jamestown 1
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Trappers Meat & Supplies
309 3rd Ave SW, Jamestown, ND 58401-4124
Kenmare 1
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Sunset Meats
10180 56th Ave NW, Kenmare, ND 58746-9638
Killdeer 1
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AB Meats
411 109th Ave SW, Killdeer, ND 58640-9700
Mandan 1
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Butcher Block Meats
108 Main St W, Mandan, ND 58554-3140
Monday - Saturday 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Mapleton 1
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Whiskey Barrel Meats
651 6th Ave, Mapleton, ND 58059
Sunday 10AM - 2PM
Medora 1
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Meadowlark Beef
14219 Tracy Mountain Rd, Medora, ND 58645
Milnor 1
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Sundale Butcher Shop
14226 75th St SE, Milnor, ND 58060
Moffit 1
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Schweitzer's Gourmet Meats
23881 Moffit Rd, Moffit, ND 58560-9724
Napoleon 1
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Schmitt Locker
204 3rd St W, Napoleon, ND 58561-7100
Oakes 1
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The Butcher Shop, Inc.
421 3rd St S, Oakes, ND 58474-1123
Parshall 1
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Myers Meats and Specialties
1 Cessna Drive, Parshall, ND 58540
Mon-Fri 8am-5:30pm, Sat 9am-1pm
Pettibone 1
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T & L Meats and Grocery
102 N Main St, Pettibone, ND 58475-7525
Ray 1
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Thoreson's Meat Processing
107 Main St, Ray, ND 58849-4803
Reynolds 1
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Weber Meats
422 4th Ave, Reynolds, ND 58275-9458
Rolette 1
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Meat Shack
608 State St, Rolette, ND 58366-7118
Stanley 1
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E and E Beef Company
7885 56th St NW, Stanley, ND 58784-9568
Steele 1
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NoDak Meats
2528 37N St. SE, Steele, ND 58482
Streeter 1
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Reister Meats and Catering
4640 52nd Ave SE, Streeter, ND 58483-9733
Upham 1
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1481 Meats Inc. Upham
692 81st St N, Upham, ND 58789
Valley City 1
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Valley Meat Supply Inc.
1269 Main St W, Valley City, ND 58072-3641
Walhalla 1
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Smoke Wagon Meats, LLC
12019 106th St NE, Walhalla, ND 58282-9521
West Fargo 1
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Quality Meats and Seafood
700 Center St, West Fargo, ND 58078-1006
Westhope 1
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The Locker
15 W 2nd St, Westhope, ND 58793
Wilton 1
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Pearson's Green Acre Meats
11050 318th Ave NE, Wilton, ND 58579-9700
Tuesday - Friday 9am-6pm
Wyndmere 1
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Bridgemart Meats
15620 Highway 13, Wyndmere, ND 58081-9701
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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.
What is hanging weight?
Hanging weight is the weight of a slaughtered animal after skinning and evisceration, but before final trimming and dry aging. When purchasing a side or whole animal in North Dakota, local processors charge based on this weight. Browse 77 meat processors across North Dakota on ButcherAtlas to learn more about custom carcass purchasing.
How to make sausage at home?
To make sausage at home, chill high-fat meat and grind it, mix thoroughly with seasonings and ice water until sticky, then stuff into natural casings. Keep all equipment cold to preserve the emulsion and texture. For custom meat grinds and fresh casings, visit any of the 77 specialized meat markets listed across North Dakota on ButcherAtlas.