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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Buster's Butcher
199 S Highland St, Memphis, TN 38111-4501
Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12pm-6pm
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Dino's Wild Game Processing
1418 N Willett St, Memphis, TN 38108-1061
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Carnicería Gallegos
985 Berclair Rd, Memphis, TN 38122-2729
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La Michoacana
830 N Germantown Pkwy, Memphis, TN 38018-6265
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Triangle Meat Company
4790 Summer Ave, Memphis, TN 38122-4732
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La Michoacana
6635 Winchester Rd, Memphis, TN 38115-4335
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Ramon's Meat Market
1616 Getwell Rd, Memphis, TN 38111
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Gordin's Foods & Butcher Shoppe
1781 S Prescott Rd, Memphis, TN 38111-4805
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Carniceria Jimenez
4118 Jackson Ave, Memphis, TN 38128-6300
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Gordin's Butcher Shoppe
4082 S 3rd St, Memphis, TN 38109-4471
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Discount Meat Market Raines
5951 E Raines Rd, Memphis, TN 38115-6202
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Ngonguel Meat Market
3277 Millbranch Rd, Memphis, TN 38116-3637
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Memphis best meats
2653 James Rd, Memphis, TN 38127-8809
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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.