The Butchers Market

I am new to Woodstock so for Thanksgiving I needed to find a good place to buy a good turkey. This year there are fewer of us so I only needed a small breast. I had seen the Butchers Market as I drive by it often.
I went in thinking I would just get a fresh turkey for the bbq. The butcher asked if I had ever had a deep fried bird. I said no. He said it was the bomb. Have it infused with butter. I said I’ll take one. Picked it up on Wednesday and followed the instructions to reheat on Thursday.
At best it was ok. Dry, tough and pretty flavorless. At $ 9.99 per pound for a 10 pound breast it certainly was a waste of money.
Had a great thanksgiving with all our normal fixings. The cranberry sauce helped add moisture and flavor to the bird. I’ll look for another shop for next year.

Recently moved to ATL from up north, and was underwhelmed by the meats in the supermarkets. Drove past this place a few times and decided to stop in for a steak or something for the BBQ. It is a lot like a butcher shop in NY: A heavyset butcher behind the counter with a bit of a foreign accent, piles of meat in the case, and lots of sausages. Prices are a lot higher than the supermarket, but so is the quality — $ 18 a pound for Porterhouse, but my $ 30 steak fed us both with some extra, and the flavor was good. Also a good selection of cuts, unlike the supermarkets around here (don’t people eat meat?)
Now the bad: The chicken looked slimy, and I wouldn’t go near it. Maybe it was fine, but I don’t think it was. The seafood I saw was all frozen (but I guess we’re not near the ocean in ATL), and most of the space inside was BBQ grilles (and not seating as others have written). The ground beef was off-​color, kind of gray. High prices for good (not excellent) quality.
Unlike the supermarkets, this place will custom-​cut meat for you, or fresh grind chopmeat. Their sausages and wursts looked good, I’ll have to try them. Oh, and the deli seemed reasonable, will try that too.
Bottom line: Good quality, high prices, but overall Good.
Edit: Tried their kielbasa and Bratwurst, were as good as they looked. I keep going back, so they are still overall Good, far better than the supermarkets.

I’ve had mixed reviews here as I’ve tried it on several occasions. Our first trip was fantastic. Our riveted were thick, red and had great marbling throughout. The taste off the grill was fantastic. I’ve since been back probably 3 times and haven’t seen a steak even relatively close to the ones we first bought. Publix consistently has a decent selection so I’ve gone back to using them… disappointed to say the least but maybe I’ll try again this summer.

I pass the store on my way home from work, but never stopped until today. Today, I went for a couple of steaks and to satisfy my curiosity.
The man behind the counter was pleasant and helped me select a couple of nicely-​marbled ribeyes. He also suggested their twice-​baked potatoes, and I couldn’t be happier that I picked up a few. They were fabulous! Glad to have finally tried the place and I look forward to my next visit.

I was excited when this place was set to open. Being from up north, I really missed having a butcher. Then this place opened. We immediately gave them a shot for some steaks and sausages. While I usually source my steaks online from Pat LaFrieda, I was willing to give this place a shot. The verdict on the steaks is meh. I could have gone to the supermarket for cheaper and better quality. The bangers (made in house) were okay, I much prefer the bangers from Publix.
So on to giving the chicken and lamb a try. I never got to eat the chicken breast. They spoiled so quickly in the fridge — 2 days! And when I opened the leg of lamb, it was literally green and smelled quite off. That was an expensive mistake.
So there you have it. Neighborhood butcher that I will never visit again.

We first went to the Butcher’s Market in December and we bought Pork Chops and a Pork Roast and inquired about a Beef Loin Roast for Christmas. We ordered a 4 lb Beef Loin. When we picked it up on Dec. 24^th it was 4.98 lbs of meat. The young women/​girl who waited on us said Oh, use the extra lb for sandwiches. Since it was $ 19.99 per lb, I didn’t need $ 20 of beef for sandwiches. So the roast cost us just shy of $ 100. Quite pricey and I was annoyed. We ended up with waaay too much beef for our dinner.
We went back in May to buy some Pork Chops again and some other things. Their standard cut is a 1″ thick pork chops which we thought was too thick. We asked them to cut us ¾″ chops. The price in the case was $ 4.99. Man cut them then put the price on them and they were $ 5.99 per lb. My husband told him they were $ 4.99 per lb and he said Oh, not if we cut them for you. Now we’re talking about cutting 4 chops which took 1 minute. We didn’t even get the other things we had planned to purchase.
That will be the last time they rip us off. We will go elsewhere.

I stop by The Butcher’s Market at least once a week, sometimes as many as three times a week to get fresh meat for whatever I plan on cooking in the next few days.
I’ve bought seafood, poultry, pork, beef, and various sausages at this store, and we have never once had a problem with the quality of the meat.
The staff & owner have always been very accommodating to us and our requests, from specific cuts, specific requests about trimming the meat we’re buying, cutting up larger cuts into portions we can use & freeze as needed, etc.
We are known by name & face, and even our kids love visiting the store. They have their grill going every Saturday and the bratwursts they sell in house are delicious! I highly recommend them with onions or sauerkraut and some spicy horseradish mustard.
In any event, we always feel welcome and well taken care of at The Butcher’s Market, and have never left the place disappointed, nor have we had any problems with the meat being subpar. I am very picky when it comes to what I cook, and these guys have really been a cut above other places I have tried.
Oh, and if you like twice-​baked potatoes you should certainly try theirs, they are fantastic!
The only complaint I have is that they are closed on Mondays, which I often forget, but that’s it. Otherwise this place is amazing.

I wanted some ground chuck, I thought it was odd none was on display. I was informed it would take at least 15 minutes, really I just wanted to get in and out. So I passed, what type butcher doesn’t have ground chuck?

This is an update to a previous rating where I gave it high marks. I’ve pretty much decided not to come back here. I grew up in semi-​rural Alabama, so I know what freshly butchered meat smells like, and it doesn’t smell like the ground sirloin I got the other day, and it definitely doesn’t look like the dehydrated-​around-​the-​edges chicken and high-​end cuts of beef I keep seeing in the coolers (cuz…they’re not selling?)
Want to use a coupon (that they send you) for bulk purchases, but want it in 1.5lb portions? Yeah, you’ll need to divide it up yourself at home. They will only place it in a big plastic sack and then wrap it up as a single portion.
And that dirty, rusty condensation juuuuust about to drip from the top of the cooler to whatever is lying underneath… how the health dept. hasn’t dinged that, I just don’t know.
Honestly, I wanted to love this place. I had visions of the butcher shop I grew up with. This, unfortunately, isn’t it.

I dig this place for lunch. Great deli selection. try the extra peppered chicken salad (it’s the answer!) They also keep it cool, for the obivous reasons and that is nice!

I’m a big fan of butcher stores. This one fits the bill for me. I don’t mind paying a bit more for good quality meat. So far I’ve tried the fillet, the bacon wrapped fillet, t-​bone, new york strip, the Cajun sausage, Scottish banger, Italian sausage, crab cakes and the twice baked cheddar potatoes.
The meat is excellent and certainly fresh. Flavor is outstanding on everything I’ve tried. The only «iffy» I have is the casing on their in house sausages was a bit to thick for my taste and the crab cakes fell apart… they were just a bit too wet.
Other than that I am extremely pleased. The owner made a point to introduce himself and was extremely friendly. He told me about events they have, specials etc. He also talked me into the baked potato which turned out to be really good and saved me on time as I was running late and not sure what sides I was going to cook… thanks for that!
Ill be back and can’t wait to try the bacon.

This market of sorts is located off of Highway 92 in Woodstock, very close to the Cobb /​Cherokee line. I’d always pass by it on my way home from a hike on a nearby trail. The smell of BBQ wafted into my car on warm spring days when I have my windows down.
I saw some small aisles with fruits and spices, marinades and other grocery-​esque items. There is also a large seating area in the middle of the market and I suspect it gets rather full on weekends. They have a deli and prepare New York sandwiches. They use Boar’s Head meat and also offer homemade sides of chicken, tuna and egg salad. But the most popular item is their BBQ. I sampled the Smoked Beef Brisket and it was divine. It is slow smoked for 12 hours. Owner Tom tells me they are the only place in Atlanta to offer pulled beef brisket. Sandwiches are a deal at only $ 4.99 each.
The real highlight of the Butcher’s Market is the meat of course. In talking with owner, Tom, he tells me that they cut the meat right there which is not a luxury available at most grocery stores nowadays. At grocers, all meat is pre-​cut and pre-​packaged. I wish I had visited the Butcher’s Market last month when decided to cook Short Ribs. They have a much better selection than the two sad packages I found at Kroger.
In addition to a great selection of steaks, The Butcher’s Market makes their sausages in house. The selection was plentiful. There was even a ton of bacon to choose from. Pork lovers rejoice.
The prices seem pretty reasonable from what I can tell. I don’t buy steaks a lot but, I’m willing to pay a bit more for a fresher and better cut of meat. Sausages and bacon were about 5 –6 dollars a pound which is just a bit more than what I’ve seen at the grocer. But I can only imagine how much better the taste is when something is made fresh in-​house. And bacon without all the nitrates that are found in the packaged variety? Yes, please.
If you have reason to be up in the Marietta/​Woodstock area, I highly suggest a trip over to the Butcher’s Market. Stock up on their unique sausages or get a great Ribeye to throw on the grill. After you’ve picked up your meat of choice, stay for a Beef Brisket Sandwich.

Honestly, for as excited as I was when they first opened, I have to admit we haven’t gone back in a long while. Once the deli side of the market opened, everything seemed to be more focused on that then on the meat part.
The fish prices got pretty high, and we got a few cuts of meat that were a bit questionable twice. I was sad to see that they apparently shifted their focus. And to be perfectly honest, we tried their sandwiches and were not impressed. You can get the same thing in a larger size at Publix.
I suppose we may just be pretty picky or snobbish when it comes to such things, so I don’t want to give them a super low rating. I still have a faint soft spot for what they once were when they first opened.
Either way, we went and found a different butcher for us and won’t be coming back here.

I have eaten here for lunch about 5 times now and I have been impressed each time. The only time I was a little disappointed was when I ordered a Reuben. It was listed under the NY Deli sandwiches, so I expected a big NY style sandwich. It was rather thin, it tasted good though. I really like their shredded pork and shredded brisket sandwiches. Their sides are generally good too. I usually get the potato salad, or tortellini salad. Co workers have tried many other sandwiches and liked them as well.
As far a the meat market, it has a lot of choices, and they constantly have deals going on. You can get as much or a little as you like, but obviously the more you buy the more you save. They offer a lot of whole product deals if you need large quantities. They also have good package deals, with lots of variety.

Not a great experience at the Butcher’s Market. After making it clear that we needed lamb chops for two people the butcher agreed that 6 loin chops would be about right. We were thinking about half to three quarter inch chops but the butcher insisted that they needed to be cut an inch and a half to two inches. They were not in the case so we did not see them. He goes to the back and later comes out with a huge package of meat wrapped in paper.
We get home and find that 1. they are frozen and 2. they are cut to varying thicknesses from and inch and three quarters to 3 inches. and 3 we have enough lamb to feed the neighborhood.
OK so obviously we don’t buy lamb often but, like most people, we rely on the butcher to help us make decisions about what we want to do with the meat– not to over sell! And not telling us the lamb was frozen could have been disastrous if we had been planning to prepare it that evening.
I have been there previously for steaks and sausages and was generally satisfied. But when you get screwed on the lamb, it makes you think twice about going back!
Baaaaaaad!

I’ve gotten two of the «Freezer Deals» and I’m hooked! The meat is amazing-​I had forgotten what good meat tastes like. We have had the country ribs, chicken breasts, chuck roast and stew meat-​all remarkable taste and quality. I have several cuts left to try-​thanks to the great freezer deals. I would send anyone there-​and I have told alot of people about it. It’s worth the drive for me.

The Butchers Market is a quaint little meat market with super friendly staff and some cool meat selections. They also have a couple of rows stocked with sauces, candy, and other basic groceries. A big part of the store is taken up by seats for the deli that specializes in Boars Head meats. I like that you can get a whole meal to-​go including sides and a drink.
The staff is ready to help and seems knowledgeable about the various meats. We got an entire pig from this place for a pig roast and the staff was more than helpful. An 85 pound pig set us back about $ 200. My only complaint that it is on the small side taking into account that the middle of the shop is nothing but seats and tables. Still a really cool local meat market.

Finally, a true meat store in the Atlanta Metropolitan area. After moving to Georgia from South Carolina, I really missed the meat stores. But now there is one near my neighborhood. They have a large variety of every meat. WIll marinade the meat for FREE and seal in vacuum bag. Also, the prices are great. They will cut the meats the way you like and repackage with no hassle. They sell a bunch of marinades and other fixin’s. I will definitely not be getting my meat products from Kroger or Publix any more.