Best Butcher Shops in Georgia: Local Meat Markets by City

Best Butcher Shops in Georgia: Local Meat Markets by City

July 28, 2026 · 328 words

Georgia has one of the deepest networks of independent butcher shops in the Southeast, from full-service meat markets in metro Atlanta to custom cutters in small towns like Ellijay, Baxley, and Savannah. Whether you want custom cuts, a beef share, or deer processing, the state is well covered.

Butcher shops in Georgia by city

These are real, listed butcher shops in the Butcher Bud Georgia directory. Call ahead to confirm hours, shares, and current pricing.

Selected butcher shops in Georgia
ShopCity
Cress Creeks Farm and Corn MazeEllijay, GA
Midtown Butcher ShoppeAtlanta, GA
North Georgia Meat CompanyEllijay, GA
The Butcher's BlockBloomingdale, GA
Frazie's Meat & MarketAtlanta, GA
Circle F MeatsBaxley, GA
The Butcher on WhitlockMarietta, GA
Patton's Meat MarketDuluth, GA
Old Butcher ShopPearson, GA
Meatbone MarketCumming, GA
Prime MeatsBuford, GA
Ogeechee Meat MarketSavannah, GA
Findley's Butcher ShopAcworth, GA
M & T MeatsHawkinsville, GA

This is a sample. Georgia has many more listed shops across the state. See the full Georgia butcher directory to filter by your city.

What to ask a Georgia butcher

  • Where is your meat raised, and can you name the farms?
  • Do you cut whole or half animals in-house?
  • Do you sell quarter, half, or whole beef shares?
  • How long do you dry-age, if at all?
  • Can you fill a custom cut sheet?

Beef shares and pricing in Georgia

Many Georgia shops and nearby farms sell beef shares priced by hanging weight plus a processing fee (commonly $0.55-$0.80 per pound). A half typically yields 200-250 pounds of packaged meat and needs about 5.6-6.4 cubic feet of freezer space, so plan your freezer before you commit.

Find your shop: Browse verified butcher shops, processors, and beef-share farms near you on the Butcher Bud directory.

Last verified: July 2026 by the Butcher Bud editorial team. Figures are typical ranges from USDA and university extension sources; your farm and processor will quote exact numbers.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find a good butcher shop in Georgia?

Georgia has full-service butcher shops across metro Atlanta (Midtown Butcher Shoppe, Frazie’s, The Butcher on Whitlock in Marietta) and in smaller towns like Ellijay, Baxley, and Savannah. Browse the Butcher Bud Georgia directory to filter by city and service.

Do Georgia butcher shops sell beef shares?

Many do. Several Georgia shops and nearby farms sell quarter, half, and whole beef shares processed to your cut sheet. Call ahead to confirm availability and current hanging-weight pricing, which changes with the cattle market.

What should I ask a Georgia butcher before buying?

Ask where the meat is raised, whether they cut whole animals in-house, whether they offer shares, and how they age their beef. Full-service cutting and local sourcing separate a real butcher from a meat counter.

Are there deer processors in Georgia too?

Yes. Georgia has a strong deer and game processing network for hunting season alongside its butcher shops. Search the Butcher Bud directory by the deer and game processing category to find one near you.