Butcher Shop
Come Visit Us!
Watch our expert butchers break down whole sides of beef, pork, and lamb from scratch on a daily basis. We offer a changing variety of specialty cuts, in-house sausage blends, and marinated products.
Address
316 A Shawmut Ave
Boston, MA 02118
Phone
Hours
Monday | 11am-7pm |
Tuesday | CLOSED |
Wednesday | 11am-7pm |
Thursday | 11am-7pm |
Friday | 11am-7pm |
Saturday-Sunday | 9am-7pm |
What we offer
Classes
Master knife skills, meat selection, and prep techniques from the pros. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or just starting out, our classes will deepen your connection to the food you love.
Custom Cuts
Got a specific cut in mind? Our skilled butchers are ready to bring your vision to life. Call, submit a request online, or visit us today, and we’ll ensure you get exactly what you need.
Sausage & Marinated Meats
Explore our changing variety of fresh, in-house sausage blends and marinated cuts. Call or visit us today to taste the difference.
Classes
We also offer butchery demonstrations and hands-on workshops! If you are interested in reserving our shop for a butchery demonstration or a private group event (typically 6-8 people), contact us.
FAQS
Find quick answers to your questions about our butcher shop, share program, orders, and more. We’re here to help!
What can I find at the butcher shop?
We sell beef, pork, and lamb at our butcher shop. We also offer a changing variety of specialty cuts, in-house sausage blends, and marinated products.
Can I pick out custom cuts?
Yes, you can order custom cuts of beef and pork for pickup by placing a request here. Our butcher will reach out to you within 48 hours to confirm availability and pricing. View a list of list of our cuts here to know what to expect before ordering.
Where does your meat come from?
We are pleased to partner with over 60 of the best regenerative farms on the East Coast. These farms undergo a rigorous onboarding process to confirm our standards are met, and in the spirit of transparency, we print the name and location of each farmer on every cut label (except in the case of things like bacon, ground beef, and sausages that are made in larger batches). We visit our partner farms regularly and aim to maintain long-term mutually beneficial relationships based on shared values. If you are a farmer and would like to partner with us, please email us at info@waldenlocalmeat.com.
Is your meat organic?
Not exactly—and we think that’s a good thing. Here’s why:
We go beyond organic in many ways. While organic certification might sound like the gold standard, it’s often out of reach for small-scale farmers. The certification process is expensive, time-consuming, and has been co-opted by factory farming giants who bend the rules to slap an organic label on products that don’t align with the spirit of sustainable farming.
At Walden, we trust our farmers to use common-sense practices to care for their animals and the land—because they’ve been doing it for generations. They pledge not to use pesticides, herbicides, or antibiotics. They embrace rotational grazing, nurture healthy soil, and raise animals as nature intended. And we don’t just take their word for it. We regularly audit our farms to ensure they’re upholding the Walden Way—our own set of rigorous standards that prioritize animal welfare, environmental health, and superior meat quality.
Here’s the kicker: Much of the organic beef you see in grocery stores still comes from cows raised in feedlots, eating organic corn or grain. While that might meet the USDA’s requirements, it’s not even close to what we’d call natural or healthy. Cows are grazers, plain and simple. Grain—organic or not—throws their digestive systems out of whack and produces meat that’s lower in nutrients and packed with unhealthy fats.
Walden beef? It’s 100% grass-fed and finished. No corn, no soy, no grain of any kind—ever. The result is better meat: higher in Omega-3s, lower in saturated fat, and loaded with flavor that factory farms just can’t touch.
So no, we’re not “organic.” We’re something better. It’s farming done right.
Can I get seafood at the butcher shop?
At this time, we don’t sell seafood at our butcher shop.