Western Meats — Attraction in Tumwater

An ideal butcher shop:

High-Quality Products: The shop offers a wide variety of fresh, high-quality meats, including cuts of beef, pork, poultry, lamb, and possibly exotic meats. These products are sourced from reputable suppliers or local farms.

Skilled Butchers: The butchers working at the shop are knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced. They can provide expert advice on different cuts, cooking techniques, and meal ideas.

Personalized Service: The staff provides personalized service, assisting customers in choosing the right cuts for their needs. They can answer questions, offer recommendations, and even customize cuts according to customer preferences.

Custom Cutting: Offers custom cutting services, allowing customers to request specific cuts or portion sizes to suit their recipes.

Transparency: The shop is transparent about its sourcing practices, ensuring that customers know where their meat comes from and how it's produced.

Cleanliness and Hygiene: The shop adheres to high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, ensuring that the meat is handled and stored properly to maintain freshness and safety.

Wide Range of Products: In addition to meats, the shop might offer related products like marinades, sauces, spices, and complementary items to enhance the cooking experience.

Community Involvement: Strong connection to the local community, supporting local farmers, participating in events, and contributing to a sense of community.

Ethical and Sustainable Practices: Prioritizes ethical and sustainable practices, such as sourcing meat from farms that prioritize animal welfare and environmentally friendly practices.

Knowledge Sharing: Educate customers about meat preparation, cooking techniques, and...

After a recent visit to this local meat store, I must say it's honestly remarkably average compared to other options in the area. While it didn't leave me awestruck, it also didn't disappoint too greatly. In general - The meat selection is decent, with all the basics you'd expect, but nothing particularly unique or outstanding (for example - If you are looking for beef heart, be advised this place doesn’t carry it). On the negative side - due to location depending on which direction you’re traveling it can be a bit awkward to get into the parking lot from the Blvd depending on traffic density. But it’s not too crazy. Also they do not take some major credit cards, like AmEX, so be advised for that. On the positive side - Prices are reasonable, which is a plus. The gentleman working was friendly and helpful, and the store was clean and well-organized overall. In summary, if you're in a pinch and need higher quality meat than what can be found at a grocery store, this place will do the job. However, if you're looking for something special or extraordinary, you might want to explore other options in the area. It's a solid, no-frills choice for your everyday meat needs, but personally I’ve found better options in the...

UPDATE: aside from the general quality of the steaks and chicken and things we get from here...we will DEFINITELY always come back for the pre breaded cod...that was restaurant quality!! And the pre breaded chicken fried steak was to DIE FOR!! I literally asked my wife if this is what chicken fried steak was supposed to taste like lol. Best service and meats you can find in western Washington!

My wife and I literally bought a freezer because of this store. We love the staff. They are always friendly, and the products are amazing. We just got the new March locker pack, and made the cod and fries. It came pre breaded, so all we had to do was fry everything up! It was SO GOOD! Highly recommend for all your meat and...