KC Butcher Shops
Looking for the best cuts in KC? Here are four of the best butcher shops around.
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Lately, we’ve all been cooking more at home, but this doesn’t mean our craving for a quality meal went away! An easy way to elevate your homemade dinner is to stop by your local butcher shop. They have everything you need: from dry-aged steak to farm-fresh potatoes. Don’t be intimidated if you don’t know what chorizo or pork shoulder is– butchers want to help you find the perfect cut of meat for your dish. Our local KC butchers listed below are happy and eager to help you put the most decadent meal on the table!
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Local Pig | 20 E 5th Street, Kansas City, MO 64106
Local Pig recently moved to the City Market but has been around since 2012. They offer a variety of local meats including pig, cow, chicken, turkey, duck, and more. They offer any part of the animal you would ever need, which makes it the perfect place to go if you are looking to make your own stock at home for some homemade ramen! Local Pig also offers a variety of charcuterie items as well as wine and other locally made products. Local Pig is connected to a restaurant called Pigwich, where you can enjoy a variety of sandwiches and some sweet potato fries!
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Broadway Butcher | 3828 Broadway Blvd, Kansas City MO 64111
Broadway Butcher Shop was also established in 2012 and is located in Midtown. This is the place to go if you are looking to buy fresh fish in KC. They are constantly bringing in new animal products, so look at their Facebook or Instagram to find out which unique item they’re carrying at the moment! Broadway Butcher Shop also has a large variety of cheese, fresh butter, and other animal products that make at home cooking better than ever. If you want to make a very fancy charcuterie board- this is your place!
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Bichelmeyer Meats | 704 Cheyenne Ave, Kansas City, KS 66105
Bichelmeyer Meats has been around KC and family-owned since 1946. They offer everything from “nose to tail” from a variety of different animals. Customers can buy small or individual items, or they can buy in bundles that will keep the family fed for months! Meat is Bichelmeyer’s specialty, and they make it known that they want to help any customer get the most out of their local meat.
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Fareway Meat Market | 1307 W 79th St, Kansas City, MO 64114
Fareway is a large space that really is a meat market! They not only have a beautiful selection of meat, but wine and craft beers, as well as artisan cheese, a big produce section, tons of BBQ sauce, and lots more! Fareway could replace a grocery trip altogether with their wide selection of fresh food and drinks. On top of their market, Fareway offers fresh BBQ To-Go out of their Meat Market Trailer that is parked in front of the store. They also offer fresh meat shipping right to your door, which has been vital for the business during the pandemic.
