Avedano's Meats
Butcher shop · Bernal Heights ·
Hand-carved meats, made-to-order panini & imported goods.
Hand-carved meats, made-to-order panini & imported goods.
"We love this shop. If you are having friends over, and you want to make them a really special meal—Avedano’s has an amazing array of super high quality meats and interesting cuts. While you are there, grab some heirloom beans, oils and other small grocery items to complete the best dinner you will ever make. During the day they offer pressed panini, made to order, perfect to grab for lunch in the park. In the mysterious and secluded “udder room”, guests can arrange an Avedano's catered meal or bring in their own under the watchful eye of a judgmental steer head, mounted above the fireplace." - Strohl
"What does it take to be labeled “Best Butcher in the City”? Quality, ethically sourced meats? That classic butcher shop feel? A good sandwich board? Maybe the best neon sign in the city? If you answered yes to any of those, if you need a butcher, or if you simply love sandwiches, pay Avedano’s a visit. Avedano’s sandwich board presents the opportunity to try their product before purchasing a chunk of meat to prepare for yourself. The steak sandwich — steak, pickled tomatillo, arugula, and mayo on ciabatta — is a great place to start. These are the best sandwiches in the neighborhood from one of the best butchers in the city." - Matt Tillquist
"Avedano's Meats, Bernal Heights La Lengua by Strohl. We love this shop. If you are having friends over, and you want to make them a really special meal—Avedano’s has an amazing array of super high quality meats and interesting cuts. While you are there, grab some heirloom beans, oils and other small grocery items to complete the best dinner you will ever make. During the day they offer pressed panini, made to order, perfect to grab for lunch in the park. In the mysterious and secluded “udder room”, guests can arrange an Avedano's catered meal or bring in their own under the watchful eye of a judgmental steer head, mounted above the fireplace."
"Angela Wilson opened her neighborhood butcher shop during the recession in 2008, when many people were coming back around to red meat. She practices whole-animal butchery, setting out prime steaks and under-appreciated cuts, as well as meaty sandwiches." - Becky Duffett
"I’ve run Avedano’s Holly Park Market on Cortland Avenue for 12 years, a queer-owned shop known for sustainable meat CSAs, panino sandwiches, butchery classes, and cheeky T‑shirts reading “We put the butch in butcher” and “I like pork butt and I cannot lie.” After my landlord more than doubled the rent the shop faced closure by the end of June, and though a wealthy anonymous business partner has stepped in to ensure we can make rent each month, that kind of rescue makes me uncomfortable — “the plan shouldn’t be to have rich people save us,” and I’m frankly ashamed I got saved. We’ll close for a few months for a building remodel and reopen in September with new intention, partnering with Off the Grid to reach more customers and to show why supporting small farms is crucial, because “we’re in a fight for our food systems and Amazon is winning.” I don’t blame the new landlord — the building hadn’t been sold since 1955 and he’s recouping higher property taxes — but I’m frustrated with local government for not protecting small businesses, disappointed with San Franciscans who talk about sustainable food yet buy cheaper commodity meat, and I want the city to consider bold solutions like commercial rent control so others don’t have to be saved by the wealthy." - Caleb Pershan
