Fred the Butcher

Category:	Butcher Shop
Address:	1473 U.S. 9, Clifton Park, NY 12065, USA
Phone:	+1 518-371-5333
Site:	fredthebutcher.com
Rating:	4.5
Working:	9AM–7PM 9AM–7PM 9AM–7PM 9AM–7PM 9AM–7PM 9AM–6PM 9AM–5PM

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Reviews 21

Susan Lozon

Great Beef. Prices are reasonable when you consider the quality and value. Theres a chain store that says they have "Certified Angus Beef," but they do not trim the meat well. The chain store also has rather odd cuts of meat sometimes that are marked as being some other cut than what it really is. Fred the Butcher sells REAL Angus beef, with many cuts available, trimmed well and always tender. Their minute steak makes excellent sandwiches. Or use it for stir-fry, stroganoff, beef goulash. The stew beef is already trimmed - I dont have to take it home and trim it myself. Their pork lives up to the "Chairman Reserve" name. I got some ground pork to make sausage with (I like my seasoning, been using it for years.) and unlike buying the pre-packaged stuff at the chains, this actually tasted right! Lean and yet still juicy. Freds smokes their own meats and makes their own sausages, hot dogs, etc. And while youre there, grab a sandwich from their deli counter. Freds is an experience you dont want to miss.

Chris Lebrun

I have been to Freds many times in the past year since starting work in Clifton Park. When ordering a sandwich, Ive experienced nothing but great customer service and great food. The butcher, however, not so much. Today was the third time that Ive gone, purposefully during non-peak times, and been skipped over by the butcher 2 or 3 times. Today I just wanted a container of mac salad and the butcher skipped me 3 times (for people not standing in the proper line), these customers were getting meat and took forever, after the third time and 12 minutes of waiting when originally there was 1 person in front of me, I decided to leave empty handed and I wont be going back again. Id much rather go to another local butcher like Primal, where the workers show customers respect and go out of their way to convenience you rather than inconvenience you. Not to mention many of the butchers at Freds are unprofessional, eating behind the butcher counter and looking like they havent showered in days.

Paully Inman

Best spot in the Capital District to get your Grilling Meats, made-on-the-premises Roast Beef, etc. Every time I go, the American Cheese, is like, $3.50 per pound. You cant beat that! They have great workers, that will help you out with anything - including cooking tips! They also sell "Bones" that any Dog will love! Be prepared to spend some money though, because once you are there, & you smell how Delicious it is in the store - you will want to bring Home all kinds of Meals! They also sell Fresh Produce, Breads, Canned Goods, Pastas, Sauces, Frozen Foods (french fries, vegetables, etc.), & all kinds of stuff you wouldnt normally expect @ a "Butcher Shop". My Family Loves to shop there & its almost like an occasion every time we go up!

Krystian

Great place. The food is amazing and staff very friendly. The only reason its receiving 4 stars is because the management needs to step it up and hire more people in the kitchen. I pick up food from there almost every day and those 2 poor guys in the kitchen cant handle the amount of orders coming in. There amazingly fast at what they do but last time took me 40 min to order and pickup my food since no one was picking up the phone.

A Private User

Im here usually weekly. Freds own hams and kielbasi are some of the best Ive ever tasted. They have 20# bags of chicken and ground meat at incredible prices, much lower than local supermarket. During the summer they also have 20# bags of bratwurst which are delicious and $2/lb. Great for a big BBQ. They get bread from a local bakery. Its absoutelly delicious. This also makes their sandwiches delicious.

Jeff Amos

I had a tasty Reuben, but the location is mighty weird. It feels like its trying to be a fancy, hipster-esque grocery store while still serving meat products that are reasonably priced, but the atmosphere was just kinda weird. That said, it smelled amazing inside, and all the meat did look fantastic, even if I could see the butchers eating pizza out of boxes in the back.

A Private User

My wife and I buy most of our meat from Freds. The quality is superior to the grocery stores, and the price is either equal or better for most products. We never buy hamburger anywhere else ... the quality is much better, and the price is up to $1 a lb. less. Also great for specialty products and olive oil, as well as produce. A GREAT foot long submarine for $5.

Robert Cordone

I have been a customer for about 8 years. I love the quality of the meats but service has declined over the years as his popularity has increased.. I find I have to be a bit aggressive with the counter staff at times to expedite my order and to make sure I get exactly what I want. Still worth the trouble IMO.

Chad Willett

The worst service ever. Stopped in on my lunch brake. I tried to order a sub. Three employees stud around with mean mugs and after 10 minutes waiting I was told rudely I was in the wrong line but there is no sign to separate deli meet from a sandwich orders. Waste of my time, I will never go back.

Roger Swartz

This place sells sushi grade yellow fin tuna at $12.99 a pound. That is what the person in the meat department told me. So I have good faith in their honesty. Also, they are the only place I know if that claims to sell fresh wild caught chilean sea bass. Pretty impressive.

A Private User

95% lean ground beef regularly goes for $1.99 a pound if you buy a ten pound bag. Boneless skinless chicken breasts for $1.59 per pound when purchased in a ten pound bag. Very fresh, love this place just wish there were deals like this in Albany. EH EH ITS FRED DA BUTCHA!

Zach Taylor

Great food. Great service. Make sure to try their own "Vidalia Onion Steak Sauce" and Macaroni Salad. Two solid winners. Been a customer since they first opened years ago. No complaints here. (Wouldnt mind longer hours...)

M. White

AWESOME store, Love the bistro lunch counter. Mike makes great stuff on the grill.. Pork po-boy, sausage pepper onion, steak sandwich are all great. Cold subs are great also, add the bacon.

Justin Cohen

Long wait times at lunch time - sometimes have whats on the menu - sometimes not so much. Once you get your food though - Phenomenal meals. Customer Service is good.

Rexford Lord

When Fred was alive great place! Since his son sold part of the business off the service sucks the produce never fresh and prices continue to go up! So sad!

Elizabeth LaPier

Amazing meats!!!!!! I drive all the way from exit 13s just to get our meat and every time we come we get the best freshly made corned beef sub!

A Private User

Walked in and it smelled fabulous! Great meat selection and the price was right! Customer service was great! I will be going back!

Jill G

Great place to shop! The meat and fish always are fresh and taste great. Lots of different and unique grocery selections.

Frank Rizzo

Great hot sandwiches during the week. This place is a great little deli and butcher that has great fresh options.

Vincent Izzo

Hands down, the best grilled chicken anywhere. In general, its just a great place to get your deli and meats

Jo Ann Walpole

THIS is a REAL butcher shoppe....great quality meat, great prices, great customer service!