Osseo Meat Market

Hands down best butcher shop I’ve found out in the NW suburbs. It’s got the old small town feel that I grew up with when I used to follow my grandpa and dad into the butcher shop back home. I don’t know what it is, but I could sit and look at cuts of meat for way longer than is likely considered to be «normal». The smell of a butcher shop is one of which I will never tire.
The staff is all super friendly, know everything there is to know about their meat (think Bubba and shrimp in Forrest Gump), and are not stingy with the free samples! The quality is great, the prices fair, and the selection vast. I’ve only dipped my toes into the breadth of the available steaks, roasts, chops, brats, dogs, burgers, beef sticks, and jerky. All of it has been top notch and never lasts long in my possession.
It can get busy at times (right after work on weekdays, days before holidays, and weekends) so I typically head over there in the middle of the morning on random weekdays because I dislike crowds. They are, however, pretty adept at crowd management and the wait is not unbearable if you walk in and it happens to be busier than usual.

Very good meat market, good selection and helpful staff. The deli lunch is a local favorite spot that has become disappointing for sure. Was a real good little lunch spot but the food has become pricey and spotty on quality at times!

Wow that’s how I would describe their fresh hamburger meat. When it was cooked on the grill it was the best hamburger I have ever had. I also purchased the beef jerky they make their good too you gotta try it.

Disappointed that Kim no longer works there. Friendliest and hardest working associate in the store. We’ll miss you Kim.

As a recent transplant from the west coast, I use to live near a fantastic butcher shop. Looking for something close I decided to try this place out and they did not disappoint.
Selection is fantastic, service is great, in house smoked goods are tasty, quality is awesome!
They have a good selection of sauces, rubs, bases, and dips. Osseo Meat Market also does custom cuts, say for example if you want a raw, uncured, unsmoked ham… They can make it happen.
An interesting tib bit, beef prices are are higher in the MSP area as opposed to the Seattle area.
I will return to this place, in fact I look forward to it.

This place is amazing! I have been looking for a pig ear, blood sausage and head cheese and this place had all three!
We took our number. 58. Sh*t, it is at 41, but within ten minutes, they called our number. I looked around in the fridges and they had some blood sausage calling my name. I have never tried it, so CHECK! I have seen this stuff on Andrew Zimmern’s show quite a bit, and I needed to try it.
My wife saw they had some «Inferno» beef jerky, gotta try half a pound of that! Looks awesome!
I saw they had head cheese, on the label it says pig snouts and a bunch of other gross sounding stuff. Can’t wait to try it!
Then I saw a big jar of pig ears. I still have to research it. It may be for humans, or it may be for dogs. It was sitting next to the dog bones. So I may be in for a canine treat.
The place was FULL! I am talking 40 people waiting to get stuff. They are a class action! Our counter server was super nice and made the transaction perfect.
This place is 5 star all the way!

Wow I had to stop by and get some of the smoked pork chops, yes that’s right smoked… Warm them up on the grill and that’s it. This guys have so much to offer I usually spent about $ 200 when I get here but the quality is excellent.

What color should uncooked hamburger be?
In my mind it should be red. Not pink, not mostly red, and certainly not grey or brown on the edges but a deep beautiful red. Now ask yourself what color is the hamburger you usually buy? Can you even tell? Is it wrapped in white plastic that keeps you guessing? If you suffer from poor hamburger choices you need to find a real meat market.
Osseo Meat Market is the solution to your ugly hamburger. Theirs is ground three times daily so it is always fresh and looks like meat should. No grey or brown edges just beautiful red hamburger.
How about their other meats? I can’t say there is a bad choice in the entire place. Whether you are looking for a huge sirloin, full tenderloins, prime rib, pork ribs, marinated pork chops, fresh chicken breasts, shrimp, scallops, lobster, or even oven ready twice baked potatoes this is your place. They even have their own bakery so you can pick up some fresh dinner rolls. Oh and they also have a full deli.
If the above doesn’t convince you to visit this place take a visit just to look at the all of the collectables on the walls and hanging from the ceiling. Toy cars, knives, signs, and pedal cars are everywhere you look. The first time my parents visited I took them there not only to pick up potatoes and some marinated pork chops but just to take in all the sights.
Here’s a hint on the marinated pork chops. They are well over an inch thick and will generally serve two people. I like to grill mine at 300 degrees for about 45 mins which cooks them all the way through and keeps them very moist. If you buy the twice baked potatoes wrap them in tinfoil and throw them on about halfway through.
If the meat and the sights don’t get you in the door I urge you to just stop by someday and try not to buy something. The smell of jerky, sausage, fresh meat, marinating pork and chicken, and fresh dinner rolls will almost guarantee you leave with a bag of deliciousness.
How much will that deliciousness cost you? More than your chain grocery store. There is no denying that but what you get in return is fresher hamburger, meat that is cut properly so it is always tender, and the sights and smells of an old fashioned meat market.
The sign in their store says it all, «I don’t argue with those who sell their meat for less for they know what it is worth.»
If you ever have any questions the guys behind the counter are always willing to help.

Great family owned butcher. They offer quality meats like some of the local upscale chains without the upscale prices. They have a large variety of homemade sausages and meat sticks. I love their hard salami. They also have a deli lunch cart with daily specials, which is a great alternative to picking up fast food for people on the go.

So begins my second foray into the Osseo Meat Nexus.
No gps, just a man and his machine penetrating the concrete jungle that is the new Hwy 169 through Osseo. Wait there it is off the starboard bow. I think I smell sausage.
My nose must be working, because as I enter this well appointed butcher shop I am greeted by all manner of things carnivore. Sausage, Beer Sticks, Jerky, Steak, Chops, Ribs, Meatballs it goes on and on.
I call it the Osseo Meat Nexus because this place really isn’t that far from Hackemueller’s in South Osseo (well Robbinsdale really). Two different shops Hackenmueller’s is more classically «butchery» with an all business white and meat décor. Osseo Meat Market has more of a quaint (but huge) deli feel. They have a lot of side items, sauces, crackers, etc… Both will fit the bill if more good quality protein is what you need.
I needed some good Italian Sausage and Pepperoni for pizzas this weekend. They easily had both.
I also need a jerky treat. What was that? Habenero Jerky? I have to have it. They also have Jalapeño Jerky for lesser mortals.
Fabulous

When I first moved to the area, I was glad to find the family owned Osseo Meat Market nearby. On my first trip I left with N.Y. strips, twice baked potatoes, marinated mushrooms, smoked string cheese, and an assortment of sausages. Since then, I’ve made many visits, and had them process the trim/​grind from my deer into two different types of smoked sausages to my complete satisfaction. I’ve found that whether fresh (house made) or frozen, this place seems to have it all! They’re friendly and willing to customize orders to the needs of the customer. I’ve found everything from traditional recipe sausages to fresh cuts of meat and just about everything in-​between.

Great burgers, and excellent marinated pork chops!

This is the best meat store I have ever been to!

If I could shop here every day, I probably would.
If you need a unique or specific cut of meat, this is the place to go.
Everyone I’ve dealt with is very helpful, not judgemental — willing to answer questions that most would probably think are dumb.
The selection is great as well. I usually get some monster chicken breast which as super tasty, not split — and HUGE! also some pork butt perfect for making pulled pork sandwiches.
There’s also a huge selection of rubs, spices and sauces. If you were looking for something specific and haven’t been able to find it somewhere else, you’ll probably find it here.
I haven’t tried it yet, but they have a really big selection of pre-​marinated meat as well. Lots of varieties of chicken breasts that are ready for the grill/​oven — no need to spice yourself!
To get there, you have to deal with the ongoing/​neverending 169 construction (or at least I do) which is a little annoying, but it’s surprisingly easy to find and worth the drive.
This is NOT a Chain, doesn’t look or feel like a chain. This is the real-​deal with a bigger selection than the chain butchers and more helpful staff.
If you are planning a big party or cookout and want to do something more than burgers and hot dogs, do yourself a favor and stop here first!

A little gem. Much better than the butcher shop chain that is around the metro area and about half the price. They’re very friendly and will accomadate just about any request. I often get bone in pork shoulders for making pulled pork and they’ll always trim a roast to my size. Their brats, sausages, are all good. Frozen sides… I need to make the trip more often.

How have I missed this place for the last 4 years? A beautiful Porterhouse steak, some home made hot dogs, length of beef stick and all for under $ 20.
This is a dying breed in the Burbs, the family owned, long time standing meat market. I had heard about this place just a few weeks ago and can’t believe that I have driven past it a dozen plus times and never spotted it just off Hwy 169 and CR81 in Osseo. Great selection of meat, sausage, ribs and everything else a meat lover craves. Run by people that know their meat, are friendly and take pride in what they sell. All for ½ of what you’d pay at Lunds or Byerlys.
Is there a better time for a discovery like this than the 1^st day of spring? The grill is in the process of being dusted off, fresh bag of charcoal. That Porterhouse is going to be on a plate all by itself, god knows there isn’t any room for a salad!
KT