Mike’s Quality Meats

Mike is a pretty decent butcher. He has some pretty decent sausages that are fresh and delicious. He also has cut to order steaks that are of pretty reasonable quality.

Got me some fresh cut dinner for the grill!!! Always delicious and always fresh. They even have items «behind the counter» if you ask ;)

Buy all my meat here. The prices are excellent as is the meat quality. Great service! I just adore Mikes Meats!

The meat is excellent, we never buy our meat at the grocery store because the meat at Mikes is so much better!

«Quality» is right! Not only the meat but the service too. Mike’s Quality Meats has been in business for a long time and it shows. The prices are extremely competitive. They will cut any meat the way you want.

I visited Mike’s on the recommendation of a friend. I was pleasantly suprised; Mike’s far superior to Mr. Prime Beef. We opted to get the economy box of meat. We practically stole it… the darn thing lasted us months… it really was a great deal. I was relieved that the bargain boxes were pre-​prepared, so we didn’t have to order and come back the next day (like we did at Mr. Prime Beef.) We ordered it and walked out with it 5 minutes later. Very convenient. We also got some FABULOUS thick cut bacon which way cheaper and better than the grocery store. The only thing we got that we didn’t care for was the breakfast sausage. I was really impressed by their selection and excellent customer service. Even though it’s way out of my way, I will definitely be back!

I’m probably going to make the effort to check out other butcher shops. I’ve been pleased with mikes until last month. They have some prepared foods and dips. If you go here to buy them, don’t get rushed. Check the quality of the food before you make the purpose. I’ve been sold a container of artichoke dip tat was rancid. I thought I’d buy one of the large stuffed mushrooms, they looked pretty fresh. Instead of the fresh one, I was given a leaky, past its prime one. This is definitely a buyer beware type of situation.

Too often I’ve purchased from Mike’s to find the meat has gone bad. I made a couple comments about how the sausage was turned when I bought it, and there was NO action taken. Nice customer service!

I am surprised by the consistent 5 star reviews. I had given up on Mike’s Meats years ago when I bought ground beef from them. I thought I was getting a deal and superior meat (compared to the grocery store). The water quantity when cooked was so significant it turned me away from them.
Fast forward to 2012. I visited the shop and purchased their bacon and a fillet mignon. The shop was definitely clean, the employees were very nice. Young guys.
I had the fillet that night with a piece of the bacon wrapped around it. The fillet was not outstanding as a butcher’s cut typically is and the bacon tasted off, almost like fuel. I would rate the fillet mignon a step up from the flash frozen, perfect circle fillets you can buy at Costco for ½ the price.
We cooked the bacon and had it for breakfast as a family. Yes, the bacon definitely has an odd, almost chemical flavor. It makes me wonder about their curing process. Meh, what can you expect for $ 3.99/#?
I noticed a Chateaubriand in their case for a very reasonable price (sorry, I’ve forgotten the price now) and I inquired about the cut. The kid said it was from the sirloin. Curious, that cut is supposed to be from the tenderloin.
This butcher is certainly not an outstanding, go-​to place. Too bad.

After being consistently frustrated with the quality of grocery store meat, I started purchasing from Mike’s Quality Meats. Having never before been to a butcher’s, the array was a little intimidating at first. However, I have since been impressed by the affordability, freshness, and quality of their selections.
The staff is very nice. Sometimes I ask for 1 lb of ground beef packaged into separately into halves, and they don’t give me a hard time about it. Highly recommend!

I went back and guess what? The Eagle River Farmer’s Market was right outside Mike’s!!!
Lots of juicy, sweet carrots, mmmm…