The Most Scrumptious Meat Shops in Columbus

Crossroads Meats

★★★★★ 5 (5)

"This is the spot! In the tiny town of Adelphi. Absolutely wonderful little shop doing great things. The philosophy of the owner is pretty great. Treat the animals well. Don't have them travel long distance before or after they are processed. It's not good for the animal and it's not good after for the meat. They have a true ethical center that has me driving 1/2 hour from Chillicothe to source our beef. This is truly local beef. Excellent quality and good people. They also have pork and chicken, but neither are locally raised."

Prime Meats & Deli

★★★★☆ 4.3 (10)

"Food was good - fairly priced. Staff had some challenges but supervisors made things right. Can't blame owners for available workforce. Beef and Cheddar was good -top notch potato salad."

Carle's Bratwurst

★★★★☆ 4.3 (30) • $

"Everything here is home made, hot ,and ready. My favorite lunch spot. Good food that didn't come from a drive through. Always good specials daily."

Campbell's Foodland

★★★★☆ 4 (1) • $$$

"Shopping local feels good! Prices are a little high, but it's expected for local "mom & pop" type stores. This is however the place to go if you are looking for fresh, quality meats! the deli/meat department is on point for sure, you'll pay an extra buck or two but it's well worth it for the flavor! The layout of the store is a little less to be desired but it's not a deal breaker... well worth a visit and i am going to try and shop here more often for my food and grocery needs."

La Michoacan

★★★★☆ 4.1 (39) • $

"Wonderful Mexican market located in an assuming shopping strip at the corner of Bethel and Sawmill. As you enter, you won't miss the wide variety of colorful produce. Pretty much everything you need is available: herbs, peppers, chiles, cactus, etc. Continue down the aisles and you'll see an array of drinks and snacks imported from Mexican including what appears like every flavor of Jarritos you could've imagined, in addition to a huge selection of fruit juices. Toward the back there's many cuts of meat and varieties of tortilla + tostadas as well as a household favorite: chicharron pork skins. The refrigerator section carried a variety of goods, from fresh cheeses through tamale flour base. We didn't really explore the center aisles that much, but they appeared well stocked too. Definitely an excellent stop for all your Mexican grocery needs!"

Lacy's Meats

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"what an awesome place! they are a no frills, truly local, female owned and operated butcher shop & slaughterhouse.all of the meat at Lacy's came from animals born and raised right in the area. believe it or not, this is a rarity that usually comes with a high price tag. their prices are right at or better than the grocery store. this is truly fresh, local meat. real, good food.their sausage is fantastic. I can't wait to try more of their meats."

Dave's Custom Butchering

★★★★★ 4.7 (6)

"This custom butcher shop has be around for many years, so it goes without saying, they know what people want. About any cut of meat is available, just call or ask. Lunch are available also. Quality is always fresh!"

Toro Meat Market

★★★★★ 5 (2)

"Stumbled on this, and I think it's pretty new. They're open, but a few of the display cases are empty, and they were getting some big deliveries. I've been to the other locations, this one is much smaller. Decent selection of dry goods, produce, drinks, snacks, and meats. Also a small restaurant, although I had just had Mexican the other day and I didn't see a menu.Wish I'd known it was here sooner. Will be back I'm sure."

North Market Poultry & Game

★★★★★ 4.8 (15) • $$

"Working in the North Market, I get asked a lot about what is good to eat. Well, damn near everything, of course- but I usually point them down to North Market Poultry & Game's Kitchen Little. "It's the best food in Columbus!" I say, feeling fairly secure in my pronouncement.See, I've never shopped at NMPG itself- the meat counter- but I have learned the not-very-well kept secret that is Kitchen Little. That unassuming little glass case holds a king's ransom of flavors. It's embarrassingly hard to pick what to eat from day to day.You can't go wrong here, but a few of my go-to staples are the meatloaf (usually chicken or turkey, always delicious, moist, and perfect), the chicken cutlet whose fried-chicken appearance hides untold wealth of flavor, or the chicken and waffles- the aforementioned chicken cutlet on a Taste of Belgium waffle, drowning in Frank's Red Hot Sauce (if you're smart about it).People like to throw around the phrase "home cooked" but if you cook food this good in your home, you need to marry me. This is food that exemplifies Columbus- unpredictable, amazing, local, and responsible. Throw in the friendly staff, the sampling, and the general atmosphere of the Market- which I love- and you have a winning combination. It's been said before by writers far more professional than I, and they were right: if Kitchen Little was its own stand-alone restaurant somewhere in town, it'd be a sensation.As it is, I kind of like the homey, back-kitchen feel. This is food that will forever change your overall opinion of prepared food counters, even if you already think highly of them.And, yeah, do yourself a favor and get some o' them good duck fat fries. You won't even need ketchup- it'd just ruin the flavor.The only complaint I can muster is that sometimes people get there before I do and buy up all the best stuff. That's definitely an acceptable loss for me- because it means Kitchen Little is getting the attention it so richly deserves!"

Ohio State Meat Shoppe

★★★★☆ 4 (1)

"Since I've started working on mid-west campus, I've ordered from the Meat Shoppe a few times. The link is go.osu.edu/meatsales, and you email or call in, with pick-up being on Fridays between 1-4:30pm. This works great for me since I can just run across the street to pick up my orders!So far, I've tried the following items:- Flank steak - great!- Lamb shoulder (boneless) - that student needed a little extra guidance- Bacon - the slicing was a little inconsistent- Tri-tip roast (one of the few places that has them) - one was great and one you could tell the student was not quite sure where the tri-tip was supposed to endAnd I just picked up a skirt steak and some kabob sirloin tips. The location is a little awkward even if you are on campus - it's in the animal sciences building on the southwest corner of Fyffe and Woody Hayes. There are a couple pay meters right in front of the building, or if you've got a permit there are C spots in the court or A/B spots in the lot next to Plumb Hall. Room 110 is up the stairs next to the horse statue, through two sets of glass doors, and immediately on your left. If you want really really local meat, want to support animal science students, and don't mind a little clumsy trimming sometimes, this is a great option! The meat comes frozen, so don't plan on having it for dinner that night! Prices are pretty comparable to grocery store prices (some are better deals than others)."

Toro Meat Market

★★★★★ 4.6 (13)

"Feels a lot more open than Carfagno's did. The display cases are lower. But there's plenty here. Huge meat selection, a bit of seafood, a few basic deli items. A decent amount of cheese, and produce. A fair selection of dry goods. I grabbed a couple little snacks, and will come back sometime for meat. Friendly. Reasonable prices. We were sad to see Carfagno's go, but this is a good replacement."

Mosier's Market

★★★★★ 4.7 (27) • $$

"Mosier's Market is definitely a hidden gem. Living in Delaware I get the town saver every month, Mosier's always has a full page ad about specials and deals. What drew me to Mosier's was the price for boneless skinless chicken breast at $1.59 a lb, which is a steal. I was very impressed with the meat selection here, the website states over 100 years of meat cutting experience. Deli salads (Ham, Macaroni, etc) are made on site and while I didn't buy any they were very tempting. I was treated like family here at Mosier's and I really appreciate that, the market is a smaller IGA with locally made pies and Smith's dairy products. I will be shopping for my chicken and other items now at Mosier's. Make a trip out to Raymond and visit Mosier's you won't be disappointed!"

Rittenburg North Market

★★★★☆ 4.3 (3)

"Rittenburger meats have listened to locals and opened up a meat store that also sells some common items like sauces and chips but focus is on meats or various cuts. From deli to ribs, burgers to steaks. Very clean location and friendly staff. Hours vary on holidays. One thing they need to do is label the two doors in and out because the out door is right next to register and meant to be one way. If I wasn't visiting family I would stick up on more meats to bring back. I miss the flavors since I grew up here."

Schuman's Meats

★★★★☆ 4.4 (52) • $$

"I was looking for a prime rib to cook for Mothers Day and Scumans was spoken of highly. After my visit, i wil definitely return. Service was prompt and friendly, they cut the rib exactly to my desired size and the piece was perfect. The meat was fresh, flavorful and made for a phenomenal meal."

Edwards Meats

★★★★☆ 4 (4) • $

"I had a fresh ham cured and smoked. It was not expensive at all and it was fantastic!!!"

Delaware Meats

★★★★☆ 4.3 (7) • $$

"Superior meats!! Very pleased with all of my visits. I will continue to make the 35 minute drive. Well worth it."

Smithhisler Meats

★★★★☆ 4 (9) • $$

"Good high quality meats and reasonable prices. They are very good at special requests or special cuts of meats.The pulled pork tray they put together was very tasty and the "little pigs" breakfast sausage they sell are the best ever! They are meaty and addicting."

Mom Wilson's Country Sausage

★★★★★ 4.5 (27) • $$

"ADORABLE little country shop!!! They have EXCELLENT selection of meats along with other items like cheeses, honeys, popcorn and jams as well as some other miscellaneous items. I also LOVEEE that they were selling a bunch of small and large mums out front, for DIRT CHEAP!!! Big mums were $5 each or 2 for $8, small mums were $3 each or 2 for $5!!! I bought two large and two small. We also picked up three maple sausages and cooked those up with some eggs... dellicccciiioouussss! They were SO flavorful! I did not expect them to be that good!!! I think it was like $11 for three, so not bad b/c they were also very big sausages!I will DEFFFFFFFFFFFFFinitely be keeping an eye out every season for flowers on sale at this place! As well as make an effort to stop in for some tasty meats every once in a while!"

The Hungarian Butcher

★★★★★ 4.9 (21)

"Just opened yesterday, and bustling today. Full disclosure: Sweetie went to school with Dan, the owner, who has been in the local food scene for a long time. He ran Double Comfort, a much-missed Short North restaurant, and has been involved with local faves Tatoheads and Ray Ray's, if I remember correctly. Nice little shop in the Linworth strip where Cameron's is, with loads of amazing meats inside. Brats, chorizo, weisswurst, and many other sausages. Several pates, bacon, pastrami, and much more. Cabbage rolls, an assortment of cheese, pickles, a few dry goods, all enticing. Mom picked up some items for a relish tray for a church dinner tonight. I got sausage, pastrami, and pickles. Might grill or air fry the sausages. I suspect the pastrami and pickles will be gone before Monday, or else I'd take them to work for lunch. Edit: I've had several pastrami sandwiches. It's luscious, and flavorful. The pickles are carrots and cukes and peppers, crunchy and vinegary with a hint of garlic and dill. The sausages are huge and tasty. I did them in the air fryer since the weather was too crummy for grilling. We also got hente kolbacz, kielbasa seasoned with paprika. And salonna, sort of a cross between bacon and roast pork that works well as a snack, on sandwiches, or as an ingredient.Closed Mondays, decent hours the rest of the week. We'll be back."

Mary Anne's Meats

★★★★★ 4.7 (15) • $$

"Carnivore heaven. I grew up in Lexington, and have low expectations of local dining options. People living here adore the Olive Garden and pretty much anything that is labeled "Amish" and served in massive quantities at a buffet. This place is a category-breaker. Mary Anne's would be a fine butcher in Chicago, and probably give Paulina Meat Market a run for their money--at least as far as their beef and pork cuts. We picked up pork chops for the day-after-Thanksgiving dinner, and some bacon for breakfast the day after that. The chops were fresh, tender and juicy. The bacon is smokey, thick and almost too delicious for humble eggs. Acc. to my family, the meat is all locally raised. I wish we brought a cooler, because the steaks (at least an inch thick) and roasts were gorgeous, and the price was quite competitive compared to the big city. The store also has condiments and dessert-type goodies, most of them made in the area. The home-made "moon pies" looked positively sinful. I may come back and defile myself with one of those and a Pepsi from the vintage pop machine located next to the store. Good thing the Presbyterian church is just a half-block away."

Phillips Meat Processing

★★★★★ 4.5 (2)

"I've purchased all my meat products from Phillips for many years. You won't find a higher quality meat anywhere else! We started out purchasing hamburger patties from them and instantly fell in love! They were fresh, thick and very juicy! After that we started purchasing various products such as pork chops, steaks and brats and nothing was below 5 star standard. We later ordered a half beef and a whole hog to fill our freezers and we haven't purchased meat from a store since.We've also had a couple deer and hogs processed by them and again have never been dissatisfied!Their prices are also very reasonable for the quality of meat you get from them!"

Famous meats

★★★★☆ 4 (4)

"They carry fresh meat and have varieties of meat and cuts. They clean it really well. I always purchase meat from here. Theu are quick with their service."

Asmarina

★★★★★ 4.9 (9)

"I love this place and I wish I took more pictures to show off all their great offerings. My family and I have visited several times and enjoy our food each time. It's also super cute and clean inside, which just adds to the appeal. My favorite is the Asmarina sandwich with jalapeños added. The coffee is brewed to order and is delicious. I've also ordered specialty meats from there, which were very affordable and were ready within a couple days.The woman who is usually working, I assume the owner, is super kind and helpful. I never feel rushed when I'm there and you can tell she loves what she does. The only thing that's not amazing is the parking lot is a little tight and can be pretty busy, but it's never stopped me from visiting. We'll continue to go back and I would encourage anyone looking for a pleasant experience and good food to try it out as well."

Al Safa Halal

★★★☆☆ 3 (13)

"Delicious and fresh chicken kebab plate (#5) with salad, homemade hummus, and homemade pita. So fresh. They don't start cooking until you order so the wait is worth it. Great grocery finds as well. Unique and fun to look around as you wait for your food. Good value...so much food for the money!"

Bellawood Farms

★★★★☆ 3.8 (161) • $$

"It had snowed the night before so the ground was covered but they had the fire going on the inside and it was warm and cozy inside . The place has a great meat counter with so many options ! They also had frozen meats for later. The large bakery options looked so delicious with large portions. The people that worked there were very helpful and friendly offering us samples . The horses outside in the stalls were so friendly and fun to pet"

Just Meats

★★☆☆☆ 2.3 (3)

"We have purchased from Just Meats for years, and I am spoiled. I don't like meats purchased anywhere else. There food is always fresh and packaged just the way I like it and no one can beat the price."

Pataskala Meats

★★★★★ 4.7 (37) • $

"Great service and delicious!I went in to check it out and to get a few things for a cookout. Found a treasure chest of goodness!They have hot beef brisket, pulled pork and ribs. Hot and ready for you to take home for dinner. Today they also had smoked meatloaf. I'll have to come back and try that!The 80/20 ground beef patty and jumbo hotdogs were perfect for the grill!"

Foris Extraordinary Meats

★★★★★ 5 (15) • $$

"I was falling head first into a first world problem. I agreed to bring the meat for a charcuterie party and had absolutely no idea what to do and was running short on time. After conferring with part of my dream team *cough-Bryant M. -cough,* I used the nifty Yelp app to locate their contact information, hoping against hope that I would hear from someone from North Country.My internal pleads would soon be answered when my phone rang a few hours later. I spoke with Duncan regarding my needs to be the belle of the charcuterie ball and made plans to meet up the next day at The Commissary. Duncan graciously pulled out samples of their line-up to help me with my decision. I went with the Diablo and #1. Both were full of flavor and I knew they would easily pair with cheese, fruit, and wine.My friends were quite impressed with my offerings for the charcuterie extravaganza and I owe it all to James and Duncan!"

Olde Village Meats

★★★★☆ 4.2 (5)

"The service and staff at this meat shop go above and beyond! They really go out of their way to get your order right and feel welcome!"

Tommy's Jerky Outlet

★★★★☆ 4.1 (10) • $$

"Tommy's Jerky locations seem to come and go, so I hope this one stays. Look for a little strip mall along the main drag. Inside it's set up like the others I've been to: western/hunting theme, barrels of jerky and beef sticks lining the walls. You can sample any of the flavors, and they have a ton, from mild to fiery- and some are pretty darn hot. They're all good- quality ingredients, interesting flavors. They have both beef jerky and beef sticks, in several sizes of bags. Plus, they have some other kinds of jerky- salmon, elk, buffalo, etc. I've made jerky so I know how expensive it can be, just for ingredients. This stuff is pretty close to homemade quality. I go every few months and stock up. It's a little pricey, but well worth it since it's such good stuff. They have a club card now where you get $10 off after 10 visits."

La Michoacana Market

★★★★☆ 3.6 (13)

"Love this place Best meat counter in the city The restaurant is a great place to eat as well. Their produce is always fresh and perfect"

The Greater Gouda

★★★★★ 4.6 (22) • $$

"Cute gourmet shop in Downtown Delaware - I bought a bottle of wine (Barbera) and a bag of toasted coconut marshmallows (yum). They have a variety of foods, lots of cheese, and refrigerated & frozen items. I would probably return and check out the other marshmallow flavors. It is fun to look. The clerk was nice, and helpful."

Bluescreek Farm Meats

★★★★★ 4.6 (62) • $$

"An unexpected yet amazing gem in Plain City! It was a Saturday morning and my sister + brother-in-law said we were going grocery shopping prior to heading out for lunch. We initially decided on Costco, however, set our destination for Bluescreek shortly after turning out to the main road. I recall seeing the outstanding average review score of this establishment on Yelp when looking at places in the area but didn't delve into the specifics. Wow, I feel fortunate for the opportunity to have experienced it prior to leaving town... Located in a relatively unassuming single story gray building in Plain City among rural surroundings, it might be easy to miss if you're not using a GPS app. If you're not located nearby, it's definitely worth the trip. Not only is a meat wonderland--with outstanding quality and a wide-selection served by knowledgeable butchers--there's a huge inventory of local and in-house crafted goods. Like everything you can imagine for: baked goods (tons of well labeled and delicious gluten-free options), dairy products, pastas and pasta sauces, coffees, condiments (especially unique ketchups crafted from bourbon and bacon as well as a plethora of mustards), hot sauces, and even soaps. Friendly service and very fair prices. Everything we purchased was amazing, from the steaks through the mustards. Such a wonderful place to shop. Hats off to the prosperities and employees, I cannot wait to return to try more of the goods they carry!"

Cheese House

★★★★☆ 4.1 (24) • $

"A fun little shop in Plain City close to home. They have a deli counter, ice cream counter, refrigerated meats, bulk spices, and more. It is a small shop and gets packed. Some people may not be comfortable with the close proximity to others because of covid concerns. The workers are really friendly. It is fun to look around and see all the offerings. I love stopping here when I am in the area."

Arena Produce Company

★★☆☆☆ 1.7 (3) • $

"Found out about this through ColumbusUnderground.com and thought I'd track down this out-of-the-way place for a visit. A strange scene -- a nearly empty warehouse with a makeshift grocery in one small area. The walk-in cooler has an average selection of fruits and vegetables. We picked up a couple dozen lemons at 3 for a dollar; I saw some avocados (a little overripe) for a dollar each... both good prices. They also have a few prepackaged goods If the prices are consistently cheaper, it's probably worth it for a big buy of fresh produce."