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Top of the Town 2023

The 5 Top Butcher Shops Around Lansing

Mar 27, 2024

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1 Monticello's Market & Butcher Block

2023 Winner

16912 Marsh Road
Bath Twp, MI 48840

What the Business Says: We always sell the highest-quality products sourced from local farms. Seasonally, our inventory is always changing. From holiday meal kits to seasonal plants, there's sure to be something new to find at our store whenever you visit.

"Butchers will take their time education of best cuts and preparation! Also fun to talk to!"

"Their smoked salmon. 'Nuff said!"

"Great steaks!"

"By far the best meat I have had!"

"Great selection of everything!"

— Why Locals Say Monticello's Market & Butcher Block is a 2023 Best Butcher Shop winner!

2 MEAT On The WEST Side

2023 Second Place
- 2023 Second Place Best Butcher Shop
- 2023 Top 5 Best Cheese Department

315 Bridge St.
Grand Ledge, MI 48837

What the Business Says: At Meat on the West Side, our goal is simple: To provide you with the freshest meats at the best possible prices. We believe that you should know & trust your butcher, and know where your meat is coming from!

"Ron has been a butcher for years. nice to have on the west side."

"Get customer service and great choices"

"Great service and local owner the best!"

"New Business getting rave reviews from many happy customers. Very talented and friendly butchers cutting and trimming meat the way it should be. Solid selection with rotating inventory. Plus, they are right next door to the best bakery, Flour Child Bakery!"

"Kind people and a large quality selection, and help you get exactly what you wanted"

— Why Locals Say MEAT On The WEST Side is a 2023 Best Butcher Shop winner!

3 Merindorf Meats & More - Mason

2023 Runner Up
- 2023 Runner Up Best Butcher Shop

2289 West Barnes Road
Mason, MI 48854

What the Business Says: Merindorf Meats & More is a family-owned store with the much-deserved reputation as Mid-Michigan's finest meat market.

"What an assortment of specialty meats."

"Been buying here for over 20 years! Great cuts and selection."

"Great prices and they always make sure you leave with a smile."

"Love their meat sticks and of course meat in general"

"Best bacon in town. Great selection of meats, cheeses and spices"

"I will drive out of my way to go to Merindorf's such a great selection."

— Why Locals Say Merindorf Meats & More - Mason is a 2023 Best Butcher Shop winner!

4 Westlund's Apple Market

2023 Top 5

2301 East Grand River Avenue
Lansing, MI 48912

What the Business Says: We’re a locally owned family operated supermarket in the Groesbeck area of Lansing, Michigan. The store was established in 1921 and has been at it’s current location since 1957.

"friendly and great service"

"Friendly, listens to the needs of the shoppers, and excellent meats."

"The best brats,sausage and chorizo all made in store. All meat is cut and ground in store and there are always great deals. There are only a couple butchers so you can talk to the sale people all the time instead of having a constant rotation of people."

"Fantastic workers who have gone above and beyond to service us when shopping for meat, the meat counter workers are friendly and pleasant to chat with and are always welcoming. My utmost favorite place to buy meat from and highly recommended, I love to tell everyone and share my joy with shopping here. You are not a customer only, but family."

"Fresh and delicious!"

— Why Locals Say Westlund's Apple Market is a 2023 Best Butcher Shop winner!

5 Mert's Specialty Meats

2023 Top 5
- 2023 Top 5 Best Butcher Shop

1870 West Grand River Avenue
Meridian Charter Township, MI 48864

What the Business Says: Mert’s Specialty Meats is owned and operated by Mert Prescott, Shirley Decker Prescott and their son Brandon Decker. Together, Mert, Brandon and Shirley offer a combined 100 years of retail experience.

"Helpful staff"

"Best selection"

"Quality and selection of meat is outstanding and the owner and employees provide excellent customer service!"

"Excellent selection, quality, good staff"

"Delicious products and wonderful staff"

— Why Locals Say Mert's Specialty Meats is a 2023 Best Butcher Shop winner!

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