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Butcher Shops in Colorado

Colorado has 38 butcher shops listed on Butcher Bud across 26 cities and towns, led by Denver (6), Colorado Springs (4) and Wheat Ridge (2). 38 have a rating on file. Browse by city below or open any listing for its full business page.

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Butcher Shops in Colorado

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Eagle Rock Ranch Mercantile
Fairplay, Colorado
★★★★★5.0 (25 reviews)
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T-K Processing
Cañon City, Colorado
★★★★★5.0 (23 reviews)
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Paonia Food Club Custom Meats
Paonia, Colorado
★★★★★5.0 (17 reviews)
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Dave's Custom Cutting Inc
Kiowa, Colorado
★★★★★5.0 (12 reviews)
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H Bar S Ranch Butcher Barn
Elbert, Colorado
★★★★★5.0 (11 reviews)
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Blake Custom Meats LLC
Brush, Colorado
★★★★★5.0 (7 reviews)
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Hensley's Custom Meat Process
Dove Creek, Colorado
★★★★★5.0 (4 reviews)
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Gourmet Meat & Sausage Shop
Lakewood, Colorado
★★★★½4.9 (261 reviews)
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Quality Meat Co
Grand Junction, Colorado
★★★★½4.9 (191 reviews)
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Carter Country Meats
Denver, Colorado
★★★★½4.9 (133 reviews)
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Littleton Meats
Littleton, Colorado
★★★★½4.9 (101 reviews)
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Henschel's Meat Processing
Kirk, Colorado
★★★★½4.9 (14 reviews)
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Edwards Meats
Wheat Ridge, Colorado
★★★★½4.8 (1377 reviews)
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Innovative Foods LLC
Evans, Colorado
★★★★½4.8 (112 reviews)
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SALT Craft Meat Market
Castle Rock, Colorado
★★★★½4.8 (105 reviews)
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Centennial Cuts
Colorado Springs, Colorado
★★★★½4.8 (53 reviews)
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The Perry Ranch LLC
Parker, Colorado
★★★★½4.8 (22 reviews)
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Sam's Meat & Deli
Aurora, Colorado
★★★★½4.7 (925 reviews)
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Your Butcher Frank
Longmont, Colorado
★★★★½4.7 (525 reviews)
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Wally's Quality Meats
Westminster, Colorado
★★★★½4.7 (243 reviews)
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The Local Butcher
Denver, Colorado
★★★★½4.7 (111 reviews)
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Beltran's Meat Market
Northglenn, Colorado
★★★★½4.6 (1808 reviews)
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Tony’s Meats & Market of Centennial
Centennial, Colorado
★★★★½4.6 (679 reviews)
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Oliver's Meat Market
Denver, Colorado
★★★★½4.6 (226 reviews)
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Arapahoe Meat Company
Lafayette, Colorado
★★★★½4.6 (133 reviews)
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Hilltop Custom Meat Processing LLC
Cañon City, Colorado
★★★★½4.6 (20 reviews)
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Colorado Custom Meat Company
Kersey, Colorado
★★★★½4.6 (17 reviews)
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Mel's Custom Meat Processing
Romeo, Colorado
★★★★½4.6 (7 reviews)
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Cowboy Star Restaurant And Butcher Shop
Colorado Springs, Colorado
★★★★½4.5 (1141 reviews)
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Tony's Meats & Market of Littleton
Littleton, Colorado
★★★★½4.5 (490 reviews)
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Ranch Foods Direct
Colorado Springs, Colorado
★★★★½4.5 (437 reviews)
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Western Daughters Butcher Shoppe
Denver, Colorado
★★★★½4.5 (246 reviews)
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Carniceria Leonela
Colorado Springs, Colorado
★★★★☆4.4 (1016 reviews)
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Tony's Meats & Market of Castle Pines
Castle Pines, Colorado
★★★★☆4.4 (382 reviews)
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The Meat Shop on 38th Ave featuring Wheat Ridge Poultry
Wheat Ridge, Colorado
★★★★☆4.4 (222 reviews)
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Meat Cleaver - Wild Game & Beef Processor
Denver, Colorado
★★★★☆4.3 (213 reviews)
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Colorado Craft Butchers
Lakewood, Colorado
★★★½☆3.9 (32 reviews)
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Anderson Custom Meats
Denver, Colorado
★★★½☆3.9 (7 reviews)

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Butcher Shops in Colorado - Local Guide

A great butcher shop is one of the most valuable resources a home cook or restaurant can have. Unlike supermarket meat counters, independent butchers offer custom cuts, specialty items, dry-aged options, and the kind of expertise that can transform an ordinary meal into something exceptional.

Colorado sits at the crossroads of ranching tradition and modern food culture. The state has a thriving network of grass-fed beef farms, direct-from-ranch beef share operations, and independent butchers who source locally.

How to Choose a Butcher Shop in Colorado

  • Ask where the meat is sourced. A good butcher should be able to name the farm, region, or at minimum the distributor.
  • Look for dry-aging capabilities. Dry-aged beef has a depth of flavor you cannot get from wet-aged supermarket beef.
  • Ask about whole-animal or half-animal purchases. Buying in bulk from a butcher is often significantly more economical.
  • Inquire about custom cuts. A skilled butcher can cut meat to your exact specifications.
  • Check for specialty items like house-made sausage, marinated cuts, and smoked meats.

How Do You Get the Most from Butcher Shops in Colorado?

When visiting a butcher shop for the first time, come with questions. Ask about the source of the beef, whether they offer grass-fed or grain-finished options, and what their most popular cuts are. Many butchers also offer custom charcuterie, fresh sausage, and marinated specialty items that you won't find anywhere else.

When Is the Best Season for Butcher Shops in Colorado?

Spring is a great time to stock up on whole lambs and spring pigs. Summer means grilling season - ask your butcher about custom burger blends. Fall and winter are prime time for braises - short ribs, osso buco, and oxtail. Holiday season is peak time for prime rib and whole tenderloins - order well in advance.

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COMMON QUESTIONS

FAQ: Butcher Shops in Colorado

How many butcher shops are in Colorado?
Butcher Bud lists 38 butcher shops in Colorado across 26 cities and towns. 38 of them have a rating on file, averaging 4.7 stars. The cities with the most listed are Denver (6), Colorado Springs (4), Wheat Ridge (2), Lakewood (2) and Littleton (2).
Which cities in Colorado have the most butcher shops?
The Colorado cities with the most butcher shops on Butcher Bud are Denver (6), Colorado Springs (4), Wheat Ridge (2), Lakewood (2), Littleton (2) and Cañon City (2). In total, butcher shops are listed in 26 Colorado cities and towns, each with its own page in the Browse by City section above.
What are the highest rated butcher shops in Colorado?
Among the butcher shops listed in Colorado, the highest rated on file are Eagle Rock Ranch Mercantile in Fairplay (5.0 stars from 25 reviews), T-K Processing in Cañon City (5.0 stars from 23 reviews) and Paonia Food Club Custom Meats in Paonia (5.0 stars from 17 reviews).
What should I look for in a butcher shop in Colorado?
Ask where the meat is sourced. A good butcher should be able to name the farm, region, or at minimum the distributor. Look for dry-aging capabilities. Dry-aged beef has a depth of flavor you cannot get from wet-aged supermarket beef. Ask about whole-animal or half-animal purchases. Buying in bulk from a butcher is often significantly more economical.
What is the best time of year to buy from butcher shops in Colorado?
Spring is a great time to stock up on whole lambs and spring pigs. Summer means grilling season - ask your butcher about custom burger blends. Fall and winter are prime time for braises - short ribs, osso buco, and oxtail. Holiday season is peak time for prime rib and whole tenderloins - order well in advance.
How do I add my butcher shop to Butcher Bud?
Submit a free listing at butcherbud.com/submit-listing. Free submissions go live automatically when they pass basic checks: a real business name, a recognized meat or farm category, a valid contact email and a state. Submissions that miss a check are held for a person to review first. Paid Premium and Featured plans place a listing above free listings on city and state pages like this one.