The Local Butcher Shop

94709 (Entrance on Cedar 1600, Shattuck Ave., Berkeley
(510) 845-6328

Recent Reviews

Ian Kidder

Excellent selection of meats and a constant rotation of delicious sandwiches. Their sausages are awesome as well, especially the pork fennel which is my favorite sausage ever. The prices are higher than other shops but you definitely get the quality that you pay for. If nothing else, go in and grab a sandwich

Stephen Heath

great shop, great staff, great meats

aablue100

I haven’t eaten anything from here yet, but when we went to pick up our order they were very organized and had musicians playing to entertain people while they waited; very thoughtful. The staff was efficient and friendly.

Marques McDermott

went for a tomahawk and met some really nice knowledgable men. probably the best butcher on this side of the bay

Matthew F

These guys used to make really good sandwiches. Now they're overpriced and mostly bread.

Blaine Jackson

It's been awhile since I've been there, but I used to go all the time after they opened. Good job on meat cuts and good dog food too, I used to combine theirs with my homemade dog food recipe. Miss living close to these guys!

Armando Bravo Martinez

Lovely staff, divine cuts of steak, pork and lamb. Found the most interesting duck confit preparation, pictured. Can wait for my pozole and chile verde for día de los muertos!

Joey Chang

Def one of the best in the area.Their Sandos sell out so get one if they have em!

Craig Stahl

If you like meat you will like LBS. It is not as precious as Fatted Calf. No offense. Respect to the animals, all parts. Animal rights folks should express their rage at an appropriate target. These folks ain't it.

Kenji X.

I was honestly always afraid of this place because the prices are what the actual cost of real food is. The butcher I worked with was kind, helpful, and extremely talented. The meat was something I've never tasted before: fresh! I never knew that lamb didn't have to taste gamey!

Rich R.

When I need specialty meats for our backyard smoking pit, The Local Butcher is frequently our purveyor.

L. LaNae Bell

I love The Local Butcher Shop! Best Butcher Shop in town!! These people know their stuff. When you want to know how to cook something or want the most tender meat to impress your special guest for any engagement, let me tell you this is the spot to be!! Most of the butchered is done right in front of you too. Very clean and they follow all safety procedures for their self and the handling of your food. What your waiting for? Come on down you won't be disappointed.......#Facts

Curtis C.

Solid sandwich of the day. You can taste the quality ingredients and it's great to have something made by hand. They also have unique offerings (loved seeing the drinks and meat options they had). The customer service wasn't exactly the best (felt pretty bro-ish), but that doesn't mean it was bad, just unique to themselves. I'm sure I just need to get acclimated. I love these local spots. I'd come back!

Anjuli B.

Seriously the greatest customer service that I have personally witnessed in a long time. Kind and knowledgeable with a product that is equally exceptional. Thank you for fullfilling my requests with grace.

David B.

We were making lamb shanks, so I went there to get some. They sold me 1 huge lamb shank and it was tough and that's after being braised in the oven. We were looking forward to the meal as it was cooking, so it was a huge disappointment.

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