The Spotted Trotter

Stay away from the sausages! The Weiss wursts sold here are the opposite of the German sausages: they are spicy, dry, and very hard after boiling them for few minutes (see pictures). They ended up in the trash. What is called "Beer brat" are ok if you like a lot of pepper. Considering that each sausage costs more than $4 I was expecting a quality way higher than Publix (which has good sausages for a third of the price). Service is not great either: barely able to see the server behind all the stuff that is on the countertop.

I picked up a variety of meats for a charcuterie date night and the Pecan Fuet was my favorite by far! The flavor of the ground pecan powder was awesome. I would describe it as smooth and slightly tart. I wasn't as impressed with the Sujuk or the Chupacabra. I did a blind taste test with my lady using cured meats from the grocery store that were half the price and she chose the grocery store meat both times. The business is nice and clean on the inside and I would shop here again just for the Pecan Fuet... It was that good. They have a large selection of cured meats so grab a variety and hopefully you'll find something you like.

There bacon is great! But wow look at these New York strips. I won't be buying steaks from them again.

Support local. Support good food.Really impressed with the service at The Spotted Trotter. Shop is clean, well maintained, and organized. The gentleman helping us a couple of Sundays ago was super friendly, helpful, and answered all of our questions. We grabbed a couple of steaks and they were delicious when we had it at our friend's house. It's a bit pricy but very good quality. They also sell other cool things like different herbs, seasonings, different flavored marshmallows, and a variety of jam/jelly.Definitely check them out if you're looking for good quality meat for any dining meals at home.

What an amazing little charcuterie shop in Atlanta! We stopped in today on the last leg of our road trip and visited with the with the wonderful staff at the Spotted Trotter. We were overwhelmed with all the choices & amazing selection. They have so many unique products like the Lusty Monk mustard, gourmet marshmallows & marcona Almonds! But the meats & cheeses steal the show!Holy red meat Batman! Cured meats, hot dogs, sausages, brats and BACON!!!You must go here and buy all the meats!Amazing & helpful staff that work hard!We'll be back and ready for more amazing products!

If you've dined around in Atlanta, chances are strong that you'd consumed some of The Spotted Trotters delicious meaty offerings. Picked up some sausages a while back and here are some thoughts.Andouille: A Louisiana favorite. Coarse-ground meadow-raised pork, with the perfect amount of heat. Smoked to perfection.Comments: Not too spicy the first few bites, but the heat builds. Perfect if you like zingy sausage.Knock-Braut: Traditional Brautwurst, made in the Knockwurst style using cream and the finest, local meadow-raised pork, instead of veal.Comments: Surprisingly ended up being my favorite of the three sausages. I was a bit skeptical at the idea of cream in your sausage but it adds a nice note of milkiness.Black Cherry & Pork: Port-macerated black cherries, garlic, and a bit of smoky pimenton. One of our best sellers and great on the grill.Comments: I've had this on the scrumptious Amarena pizza at Ammazza. It was pretty good by itself but needs the pizza backing it up!Prices are not exactly rock bottom since the sausages were around $12/pound (three or so make up a pound), but it's not like you're picking up gourmet prepared meats daily. But if you are, can we be friends?Parking was plentiful, and the guy working was patient and nice. Plus, gotta love an establishment that offers a Yelp check-in offer for 10% off your purchase.

Duck Breast Prosciutto. Just let that marinate with you for a moment. Beef Pepperoni. Let that marinate too. These are just two of the super tasty items that I picked up for my non-pork charcuterie platter for Thanksgiving. Both items super reasonably priced and both were delicious.The store front is right off Moreland, but easy to miss if you don't drive slow. Parking in front is a little limited too. Inside they offer tons of fresh cured meats and an assortment of cheeses. They also have a shelf of different accompaniments like olives and garlic and chocolates. I love shopping local and this is a new go-to when entertaining! Go in, but don't go in hungry because you might spend more than you planned to.

Spotted Trotter has the best meat around town and when I saw best I mean it in both the sense of quality and ethics in their sourcing. Atlanta is fortunate to have them as there is very little like it around. I've had friends over a few times for grilling and everybody always asks where the sausages and burger meat come from. They have a fairly wide variety too. I was happy to learn recently that they are also now finally carrying chickens! BBQ'ed 2 Springer Mountain local pre-marinated chickens yesterday and they came out great; Moist and flavorful. While you'll probably pay less than $5/lb. at the chain grocery store for flavorless non-fresh chicken, you won't be supporting an alternative food chain which treats and kills animals more humanely. As others have mentioned, the butchers are also incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. Yesterday Wesleyan let me sample some of their home-made delicious sweet southern jerky which I appreciated. They also change up their menu week to week and sometimes offer hard to find meats like duck and pork belly. I will definitely continue to support this business!

I dream about their duck prosciutto. It's the most delicious fatty and gamey meat you can have. That and a bottle of wine and that's the stuff dreams are made of.

Another trip to Atlanta, and another stop at The Spotted Trotter. I love this place! Other reviewers claim they're expensive, and maybe they are, but the quality of the meats and the service is beyond reproach. If you're looking to make an impressive charcuterie board, this is the place to go. They also have the best duck breasts I've ever had, but they often sell out quickly, so you may want to call in advance to have them set some aside. You can pick up novelty items, chocolates, gift cards, t-shirts, tote bags, etc., and they will ship nationwide.I definitely recommend that you check them out when you're in the area, or on their website: www.thespottedtrotter.com.