St. Paul Meat Shop

Category:	Butcher Shop
Address:	1674 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN 55105, USA
Phone:	+1 651-698-2536
Site:	stpaulmeatshop.com
Rating:	4.6
Working:	10AM–7PM 10AM–7PM 10AM–7PM 10AM–7PM 10AM–7PM 9AM–7PM 10AM–5PM

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Elliot Carpenter

Stopped in to try their sandwiches because I had been given a gift card a while back. The staff was super friendly, and the place was quite clean, so good on them for that. The prices on everything (including items in their refrigerator cases) were astronomical though. $10-14 for a sandwich? $12 for a tiny single person chicken pot pie? I am open minded though, so I tried their roast beef sandwich (not open minded enough to try their beef tongue Reuben though). The meat was good, or would have been had there not been a thick crust of salt between the slices. The pretzel bread was also painfully salty, to the point of giving up halfway through the sandwich because I couldnt bear it. I am a college student and eat a decent amount of salt, but this was too much. I will not be going back there unless it is to buy some of their chili from the case in the back that looked good. So, dont get me wrong, it is a nice place. The people are friendly, it is well laid out, and it is clean. All good things that would make me want to come back. It is just the blisteringly painful amount of salt that is apparently necessary and the exorbitant prices that will dissuade me from returning.

Stephani Horstman

Fantastic meat shop that has quality of meat you can usually only buy if you know ranchers who are firmly in the sustainable, my-animals-are-family type of husbandry. And then you have to buy whole animals. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. They were willing to talk to me about the ranchers and the specific animal I was buying cuts of (yes, slightly Portlandia, but thats right up my alley). And they have 70/30 ground beef! Its so hard to find ground beef that isnt Ancel Keys-lean but this is my go-to for happy cow meat that has flavor! They now also discount types of meat on different days of the week, for example, Thursdays are 10% off lamb days.

Joel Rogness

Great little boutique meat shop with prices to match - think outstate meat shop reimagined by urban foodie proclivities. Their sales pitch, as given to us, is essentially that they source quality meats so that if you value local, humanely raised etc., you dont have to worry: anything you buy from them will be in line with your values. Because theyre also a whole animal butcher, you can special order hard to come by cuts. I may shop here on special occasions, though their products dont seem quite exclusive enough to justify an additional stop after Kowalskis or Whole Foods in the way that Coastal Seafoods selection does.

Mark Karaffa

I recently shopped at St. Paul Meat Shop at 1674 Grand Avenue, and you should too! Very friendly and knowledgeable employees that are truly engaged in what they do. I bought a pound of their "Everyday" ground beef, and it is the best grind I have had in a long time, maybe ever. And then I bought another, and I cant wait to buy it again. Prices are definitely higher than a grocery chain, but for $8.99 a pound, I found my purchase to be well worth the price for the wonderful flavor and tenderness. They have a complete selection of beef and pork cuts, as well as chicken. Not sure if they carry lamb or veal.

Bryon Wheaton

Incredibly high quality meats. Staff is expert level and very helpful. You will pay a premium for the exceptional quality cuts, but this is a place you shop if you want well raised, well harvested animals that respect the farmer and the beast. Ive called and asked for special cuts, and they cheerfully accommodate my requests as long as it fits into the schedule of when animals are delivered to be butchered. Get to know the schedules and you can plan around that. Pigs show up on Thursday/ Friday if your looking for a big shoulder like I was!

Ricky Coles

Been to the St Paul Meat Shop twice so far, both times being pleasurable experiences. The staff was extremely friendly and knowledgable about their products. Furthermore, I love the fact that they are a whole animal butcher shop with a dedication to local, free range, and grass fed. My latest purchase were sliced roast beef, corned beef tongue and a caillette (a sort of French pate). All of which were fantastically delicious. I live in Minneapolis but will definitely be making the trip to Grande Ave to visit The Meat Shop any chance I get.

Donald Heer

I love Saint Paul cheese shop so I had to stop in and try your sister restaurant for my grilling session yesterday. I am so happy you guys are here! Ill be back today and I recommend it to all my friends. The staff was so helpful and friendly, they didnt get pushy when I knew what I wanted and try to push anything else on me. Other markets I go to seemingly do this almost every time I go shop with them. Thanks!!! Im so happy you are in the neighborhood

David Juliff

Love this place! The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable, and the product is top quality! The best pork and beef I have ever purchased for home cooking, and where else can you get fresh duck breast in town? My only regret is that I didnt discover them sooner. And if you need cheese, look no further than 2 blocks away - their sister shop is just up the street. And did I mention the sandwiches? Delicious!

Michele Kerry

After much consideration, inner-debate and some soul searching, I think I can safely say they have made the best sandwich I have ever eaten. I dont say this lightly. This place has totally won me over. I would go simply for the food, but the fact that their meat selection is absolutely unparalleled in St. Paul is sure to keep cooks and food junkies alike very, very smitten.

Nathan Rayle

I have tried bacon from MANY local establishments- von hansons, lunds, whole foods, windmers, everetts, and clancys. This is the best bacon I have ever had. Bake it the oven at 400 degrees for 15-20 and you have a phenomenal Sunday brunch staple. They also have delicious lamb chops, pork chops and made in store sausage. Its a phenomenal place to eat.

Kris Gaetz

I was so excited and the people were very nice, but the meat to fat content was too high on the ribeye and the picanha cut was very tough and had no flavor. Our family has been at the cheapy Churrascarias in Brasil and had many cuts from Lunds and Kowalskis. The meat never tasted that way even at the gas station steak places in Brasil. So sad.

Genghis Philip

Ive never had a bad experience here. In fact, the Meat Shop is one of the few places I shop where I can almost guarantee an extraordinary shopping experience. The staff not only knows who I am, but a majority of them know my partners dietary restrictions. Its pretty great to know theres a team of meat nerds helping me step up my cooking game.

Chris Valentas

Ordered the Pastrami sandwich for lunch - which is a $14 sandwich consisting of lots of pastrami between two slices of bread with some mustard. The Pastrami was excellent, but I dont think it was worth the price. I do not plan to go back, I prefer the sandwiches at Whole Foods for $8.

Ben Goetzke

This is by far and away the best place to get meat in Saint Paul. The staff is friendly and accommodating, and the meat selection is top notch and always fresh. I recommend this store over any other in both Minneapolis and Saint Paul.