Savenor's Butcher Shop

What a sandwich exactly what I needed for lunch absolutely delicious!!! And you know that you can’t leave a Butcher Shop like this without leaving with some kind of mouth watering delicious piece of meat ….. Little Filet Mignon was a perfect choice i can’t wait to try everything else. WOOWWWW and the ice cream selection!!!!!!

Butter burgers are on Thursdays now, 11am-3pm. The burgers aren't nearly as flavorful as they used to be, and they no longer use Stone & Skillet English muffins as buns. Savenor's once had the greatest burger in Boston, but now it's regrettably mediocre.

I've only shopped hear a few times but every time it's been a real treat. Most recently I went in to purchase a St. Louis rack for a birthday celebration. They must treat those pigs up in Vermont reeeeaaaall well because these babies knocked it out of the park. Huge, succulent, moist, flavorful ribs, maybe the best rack I've ever smoked. Will definitely be back again for my next special occasion, and I highly recommend them.

I'm not normally one to write reviews but I had such a bad experience here today that I feel compelled to. I came in just before 1 PM to pick up a few things for lunch. I took everything to the register and a guy with a short beard and dark hair started to ring me up. I wasn't paying super close attention and so I first tried to tap my card before he was done scanning my items, and he told me "not yet". I apologized and then looked at the small screen that shows your items as they're scanned. I waited until all the items were scanned, and then tried to tap my card. When that didn't work I tried inserting. Eventually I realized that the guy probably hadn't hit the button to complete the transaction, so I looked up and he said in a super aggressive tone "it's not ready yet sir", and then promptly pushed the button. There was nothing left to be done on the transaction so I guess he wanted to show me up for trying to tap my card early or for staring at the screen as he has scanning my items? When I finally paid he put my things in a plastic bag (which I didn't ask for and I'm guessing he charged me for?). I'm not sure what this guys problem was but the way he acted was really uncalled for. I have a disability that makes me lightheaded when I walk around sometimes and so I was probably just a little fuzzy when I accidentally tried to tap my card the first time. I've always like Savenor's in the past but I'm a little hesitant to go back now...

I am so sad I didn't start coming here sooner! This place is adorable and all the staff have been outstandingly kind to me. They are very helpful in explaining their offerings and they also let me know they have different made to order foods (like this burger) for different days of the week. In addition to things you'd expect at a butcher's, they also carry ice cream, other snacks, and even mini laundry detergent. Would absolutely recommend, anything I've had from here has been delicious.

We order ducks for Christmas from them every year. This year, we ordered two ducks to be delivered to our home for Christmas, but only one was in the bag. We called and they were able to immediately deliver us the second duck on Christmas Eve within two hours!!! Talk about incredible customer service. Their ducks/meat are always juicy and delicious. The fact that they went out of their way last minute on Xmas Eve to bring us the missing duck was above and beyond! We love this company so much thanks again!

Wonderful local butcher. Wide selection of high quality beef, pork, lamb and more. Helpful staff. A pleasure to shop here.

I got a BLT for like ten bucks and it is absolutely delicious! They also have great costumer service!

I would like to say first and foremost, that this is the best customer service I've ever gotten in my life. These people are amazing, especially Grace, the general manager. They work so hard to ensure we have a a great experience and really care about their work and the joy that it brings to people around them. 10/10 best butcher shop ever. Highly reccomend.

I have been a faithful customer for years. I am trying to understand what happened. They are known for their quality, service, and freshness, which are now severed. We just received our Thanksgiving turducken, which we have bought for many years, and they sent us a frozen rock. I received an overpriced frozen meatball for the first time in years, which I would have to defrost in about 24 hours. Unbelievable, and upon calling, Grace explained that this is better to preserve the quality of the product. What a scam, nowhere it is mentioned they sell now frozen food, which of course I can get anywhere for a fraction of the price. Not sure how this turducken will come out, and what our invitees will eat, the fact that I am writing this review says it all. Savenor's shame on you.

My Mom was a loyal Savenor's customer back in the day, when we lived nearby when my Dad attended Harvard Medical School in Cambridge MA. I always remember the wonderful stories of my Mom running into the famous Julia Child (she's 6 feet tall!!) who was 'French Chef' on WGBH TV to all of the Homemaker cooks de cuisine Française in 1970s America. Thank you and God bless you, Savenor's for lasting so long, and most of all, Chef Julia Child who blessed us mere mortals with the Art of French Cooking! You were a pioneer and role model. My Mom gave me my first cookbook a labor of love co-authored by Julia Child and Simone Beck "Mastering the Art of French Cooking" as a gift. I did at least learn how to prepare a proper omelette, and once, a good Hollandaise! Bon Appétit!

Might not be my first review, pretty sure the last one would have been positive, but as a regular local shopper there, I have to conclude that the new owners are not interested in serving local clientele. Closed on a Saturday to walk-in business, really? Ridiculous. I am guessing this store, just like the one on Beacon Hill, will close soon too and just go straight online. Well, not sure I care anymore. There are other good butchers around and not nearly as expensive even for exact same product. Edit: My main frustration is that I did not even want to use the meat counter. I was looking for yogurt and some fowl from the freezer. All they needed to do was someone to manage the cash, and they could not even be bothered to do that. Oh well, on the plus side, I did not spend $50

Probably the best butcher in the greater Boston area. If you are looking for some authentic Japanese A-5 Wagyu, this is your spot. Staff is always helpful and friendly. They also have a variety of other great cuts of meat including their own dry aged. Amazing selection of Jenni's ice cream too and lots of other great snacks.

Great service. Staff very helpful and. knowledgeable. Great cut of lamb. Definitely pricey for most items. However, the meat and coldcuts are worth it.

Pulled up to Savenor's on the day before Christmas Eve to get lamb shanks for Christmas dinner. In typical kiddos fashion, as soon as I pulled up to the shop, both my kids were in deep sleep. Feeling stuck, I sat in the car for a long time debating on what to do. I called Savenor's and explained to Chris, the butcher, my situation and he said "I can help!" He enthusiastically took my order and payment over the phone and brought out my order cheerfully saying "Merry Christmas to you!" AHH - I LOVE GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE! Thank you and you've gained a new lifetime customer!

I know. There's nothing more hipster than going to your local butcher or local bakery and trying to live some kind of Victorian England kind of lifestyle "oh, things were better without all the factory farms" blah blah blah. Shelling out $20 for a chicken with a name. Ordering artisanal beef cuts with Italian names and discussing the finer points of curing with some bearded dude in a butcher's apron. But even a broken clock is right twice a day and one of those times is with a local butcher. Savenor's is where I go when I want the good version of whatever I get in the supermarket. I work myself up to Savenor's, practice on a few unnamed Star Market chickens and then get the real deal at Savenor's. Meat is so unconscionably good that it makes you look like a good cook. I've gotten serious compliments on my cuisine and literally all I did was apply heat to Savenor's. And those compliments were well-deserved, that was some of the best meat+heat I'd ever had. Go to Savenor's. If an animal has to die for dinner, it might as well be a delicious one.

Preorder for Xmas my a$$ what a s show. Wait in line, wait 39 mins to get said preorder. I'll never come back

After taking a class from one of the butcher's here and getting a gift card for the holidays, I was really excited to go HAM (pun intended) here. I got in line and waited as only four people are allowed to go in the store (1 per party, so I sent my husband across the street to get cheese). When I got in the store I asked about their lamb as they had a 'lamb roll' and I hadn't seen one before. The person behind the counter didn't seem to know more about it other than it was fatty. I asked how to cook it and he said 'sauté it?' I really wanted to try a new cut but he really wasn't selling it for me. Instead I got 4 lamb loin chops which were tasty, some venison which was also very good, and some brats and chorizo that I haven't yet cooked. The quality of the meat was good, but I wish the staff were more knowledgable.

After reading an NPR article about a special vietnamese postpartum pigs feet and papaya soup to help with recovery, I had to make it. Savenor's came through with my primary ingredient after calling all over to find it. The butcher's there are super friendly and take their time answering your questions and making sure you leave confident in your choices. The store is welcoming with lots of locally made chocolates, chips, dips, spreads, icecream, you name it. They also make deli sandwiches if you're in the mood for something to eat in the moment. It's super clean and very spacious without that sickening butcher shop smell. Their prices are reasonable bcz you get what you pay for and your paying for quality.

Bought the best local wagyu ground meat and we turned it into the best burgers we've ever had! The staff was kind and patient even though we rolled up just five minutes before their closing time. We will be back!

Amazing A5 wagyu, but the prime strip was a bit lacking. The marbling just wasn't there and it didn't have that beefy flavor I look for in a strip. Four stars for the selection, 2 for the prime beef.

Please try their burger, only served on Fridays and Saturdays. Toppings depends on each week. They also have fried chicken for Wednesday.. which I can't wait to try. Also bought their handmade sausages, so I will see how they are! Lastly, this was my first time trying their burger, and it is one of the best burgers I have ever had. My friend called ahead for order- it takes some time to prep it. There's no sit down place to eat. Patty was extremely juicy and bun was English muffin. It had yellow pepper, garlicky house mayo and lettuce.. I can eat this everyday!

Beyond having the best meats in New England, they also have amazing customer service. There was a miscommunication and I was sent the wrong product. I sent them an email thinking I might hear something in days and I am sure they'll explain how it was my fault. I walked to my car because I decided to get quick replacement close by. Before starting my car I checked my email since work was still going on. It took minutes for Savenor's Customer Service to get in touch with me and they all already had the perfect solution. Just amazing all around. The communication and problem solve was the best I've ever experienced. Everyone I spoke with was so kind with amazing communication skills. They made this guy with a tiny order, calling me a maybe average cook would be a huge compliment feel like a celebrity chef. The next day was Christmas Eve and the missing ingredient was delivered to my home by Ron the owner and he was just awesome! I will never go anywhere else and encourage you to do the same. Meal came out fantastic and 99% of the credit goes to Savenor's Market!

I have the hardest time to rate this place. We didnt get what we came for but it is a very nice place. Clean and spacious. We are new to the area so we were looking for a butcher shop to buy rare cuts of common meat, such as beef shanks, neck bones, bone marrows, oxtails, pork belly, etc. They didnt have them. They did have oxtails in the freezer section but super pricey. I missed getting them as regular meat section for 1/4th of the price. Instead, they have good selection for exotic meat boar, kangaroo, python, bison. Not something I was looking for though. My husband had kangaroo and bison burger from thiss place before and they are delicious. And good selection of frozen stock/broth. But again, I like to make my own. They have good selection of bacons and ice cream. I got the milkest chocolate ice cream and that's probably the best chocolate ice cream I ever had. I can tell it was made from high quality products due to the creaminess instead of air filled like supermarket ice cream. They also have grass fed cow milk in glass bottle. It was $4.49 and $1.49 if you want to refill it for a 32 oz. They have lower fat milk and half and half. No heavy cream though. I wanted to buy some good heavy cream to make clotted cream. Minor stuffs: Parking is a pain. They also charged 10 c for a bag. Overall, it is a good store if you came and know what you are looking for. We didnt get the stuffs we wanted. And the stuffs are pricey but its cambridge,

I was looking for duck breast for a long time and finally I found it here! Surprisingly they also have many kinds of meat that I rarely see on the market. I appreciate we have this store in town.

I've admired this Butcher Shop for years when I lived in Cambridge. I'm finally back in Massachusetts for Christmas from Berkeley for the first time in years and wanted to order my prime rib roast from Savenor's. I called looked at the online order form, but the photo of the prime rib didn't reflect what a proper prime rib usually looks like, so I called for more details. The man who answered the phone was so full of attitude, cocky, didn't have the time of day. I asked him if I could chose which end of the cut I receive (loin or chuck) and could the bones be cut off and tied back on. These are pretty standard, typical requests to make for his cut, and have been easily accommodated by multiple different butchers in the Bay Area for years. The guy said that they had too many orders. Said that I could put my requests in the comments, but couldn't tell me if they would do them or not. Said they had thousands of roasts and wouldn't be able to tell me. I said hey these are pretty typical requests can you make them or not? It was so clear that they don't need or want my business, so don't worry Savenor's I won't bother you with my in-person or my mail order business anymore. So much for the best butcher in Boston.

Excellent selection of meats, produce and accoutrements. Efficient online, pickup and delivery service. Consistent quality. Friendly staff.

Dear God , baby jesus,and all that is holy. Thank you for guiding me to this place, these afficianados and the masterful Ron Savenor. I have never been so pleased with any market , butcher or restaurant in my life. This place has it all, including kitchen sinks. I'm gushing right now over the heavenly 45 day aged strip I just gnawed on for the last 45 minutes. The only disappointment is I have to wait for another because it's 3 hours away. That's right I drive 3 hours to taste what heaven has to be like. Get there, careful not to empty your wallet but choose wisely, ask for Judy she's wonderful and very knowledgeable. Thank you again for being a part of my life and my choice to love delicious buttery primal fat. Until we see each other again my friends. Matt C. Northern friend.

The bluefish at Savenor's is a dollar a pound LESS than Wholefoods. Yes, the prices are higher than Johnny Foodmaster, but would you eat meat from there? Get over it folks. The meat and fish at Savenor's are the best, and you pay for that, but not as much as you are all making it sound like! And while I'm up here on this soap box, Savenor's opened in 1939 in the location it is in right now. If they are an example of the yuppification of anywhere then they must have pioneered it.

Walking into this friendly local market makes me dream of being a gourmet chef. It's a total hot spot for foodies that like to cook, eat and be merry. From their uber impressive selection of fresh meat, to their small but well selected produce--and a ton of other specialty food products galore--this place is full of unique gourmet finds. It's well-edited, not overwhelming and their knowledgeable staff are always on hand for questions, explanation or inspiration.

Worst pastrami sandwich ever! 9dollar and totally tasteless! Feel like I was robbed!!!!

Don't go for a sandwich. The butcher may be good and have excellent meat but you wouldn't know it by one of their sandwiches. They have pre-made sandwiches available in the cooler. They are wrapped in brown paper so you can't actually see them. Trust me on this, don't get one. I spent $8 on a mortadella and basil sandwich. Brought it to work and opened it up, no basil to be found whatsoever. Only 2 slices of mortadella, the butcher should be mortified offering and sandwich with two slices of meat for $8! What a rip off. Flavorless and the bread was soggy, probably from sitting in the cooler a couple of days. I contacted them and tagged them in a post on Instagram and their customer service is terrible too because I have not received a response. You are much better off going across the street to the Wine and Cheese Cask where they will make you a sandwich with a mound of mortadella for $1.25 less.

The Mecca for all things Meat.. A Bit Pricy but your getting High End & Quality Meat.. The Staff is very nice & helpful..Their Sandwiches are off the Hook.. Ron Savenor..The Owner..Very Nice..& Personable..Will take the time for you..To Watch him at is Craft of Butchery..Is Amazing... Wherever you need in the Meat world..They have it or are willing to try & accommodate your special Meat Requests. Need Camel, Iguana, Python or even Lion Meat..They got it.. Very interesting place to check out.. They are also Wheelchair Accessible..

Savenor's is the real deal. They have been for over 70 years. The precision and quality of these butchers is world class, truly. You cannot find many establishments that still break down whole animals and utilize nose to tail like these guys. Their expertise and honed skills produce cut meats that are impossible to replicate in big box stores today (or really any market). This is an institution of Boston. "They are expensive"- when I read this about Savenor's it makes me chuckle, and then I become infuriated. The ignorance and lack of respect for a lost art is bewildering to me. Very simply, the beef here is all USDA Prime, which makes up less then 2% of all beef. Pork is usually heritage breed coming from local farms throughout New England. Skilled butchers are few and far today. Every piece of meat I've had from Savenor's rivals the best I've had ANYWHERE, and it is extremely difficult to find this level of quality for beef, pork, and poultry under one roof. Steaks- Look at the marbling and pick out your favorites, if you know anything it's clear these are not ordinary. Brisket- Best briskets I can find anywhere for BBQ. Pork- I've smoked shoulders, grilled chops, and cured/smoked a belly. The best. Prepared foods- Phenomenal. The "Big Sandwich" is out of this world, I like to eat a bigger piece every time I go. I think I'm at 1.5# now. Every item on their shelves has been hand selected for a reason, its a foodie wonderland. Cheese- small, excellent selection. Foie Gras- Grade A, what else do I say? And much much more. Like a lot more. I recommend you go in and spend your time looking around, every direction you look there is something delicious and inspiring. Keep it up guys.

Once upon a time, I decided to throw a little Oktoberfest in July. Many local establishments were able to provide me with the necessary libations, but finding the right meat was a little more tricky. Even my German roommate wasn't sure the best place to get authentic German meats, and suggested Whole Foods. But, look no further than around the corner from my home to Savenor's, the tastiest meat market around. When I called to get some general info, one of the guys explained that the Boston location likely had a better selection, but when I stressed that I wanted to use this one since I could literally walk over to pick up my meat, he ordered everything I needed. 8 pounds of bratwurst, 4 pounds of knockwurst, 2 pounds of weisswurst, a pound of some sort of mysterywurst, and a cookout with 40 of my closest friends later, the Oktoberfest was born. A raving success, thanks to Savenor's! (and, if you like german sausages, there are still some in my freezer, close to a year later....ew.)

Gourmet cheese packed as a snack. I wandered into Savenor's Market on a whim. My tummy growling and I was just Hangry. You don't want to encounter a girl who is hungry and therefore angry, hangry. The first thing I saw was the wonderful selection of cheeses. My asian lactose intolerant stomach cried "No, don't do it!", but the hunger in my mind was saying "Savory, calcium rich, cheeeeseee!" I rummaged through the basket of snack cheeses ranging from 80 cents to $2.50, and somehow by divine providence over my lactose intolerance, there was a marvelous slice of lacotse free Vlaskaas gouda. Typically 14.99/lb I got $0.80 of it. Praise the cheeses! It was smooth, nutty, not like your typical gouda because it nears a cheddar in color and taste. They also have a wide variety of meats and vegetables to go with them. I do want to try their bison meat. Make me some bison burgers!

I do love this place. It's expensive, because you're in Cambridge and there are limited options...but they do serve high quality meats, and provide great service(example; ordered rack of ribs & they took the membrane off without me asking, and offered some good cooking tips). Also like how they carry things like bread produced by local companies vs. generic brands, and kickass gelato too. Definitely recommend if you're in in the market for way better stuff from the grocery chain and prepared to spend a little more

I reached out to Savenor's because I was interested in taking a butchery class. I had seen some information on their website that implied that was a possibility. So I emailed back and forth with Diana Bramante and confirmed a date, time, place, and price. I show up 10 minutes early, tell the guy at the front counter why I am here. He says they are getting set up, and it should get started shortly. A few minutes later I notice others tricking in, but they were here for the meat share program (not the class). I approach him again and remind him that I am here for the butchery class, NOT the meat share program. He says he understands and that the class will begin soon. 30 minutes later, he comes up to me and says there is no butchery class. I proceed to pull up the email confirming every detail. We get Diana on the phone, and she says "Oh it seems there must have been a miscommunication" (not even taking responsibility for it). She then asked if we could reschedule. Is she serious? It took me a long time to get here, then I wasted 30 minutes standing around. Do I feel like doing that again? No thanks. Also, the store is extremely expensive. You can get similar products elsewhere for much cheaper.

i found a bug in my salad and a frozen piece of chicken in my chicken curry. truly concerning experience

Hey, guess what? Savenor's sells pretty much any dead animal that you might be looking for. How do I know this? I have read most of these reviews and have been buying crazy chopped up stuff there for a few years now and between what I have managed to gross my friends out with and what you nice people say you have had - I conclude that Savenor's sells everything except baby seal eyes and panda brisket. Speaking of bears, I recently had a bear steak from Savenor's. Amazingly, it tasted nothing like picnic baskets or honey - nope, tastes like a really, really, expensive and good steak. I've also recently had some elk, venison, alligator, rattlesnake and rabbit all from Savenor's. Yes it can get a little pricey but just keep in mind that stuff like bear is not going to be in the frozen food aisle at Stop and Shop so you would probably have to pay a bit more for it anyway.

Stil reeling a bit from a post-Europe syndrome, I'm all... WHYEEE don't we have butcher shops where you can get excellent cuts of meat and strange and interesting carnivorous dinner options?? Apparently, experts agree Savenor's is the place to get your meat on. So I went. I expected a BUTCHER shop, like bloody counter and cow carcasses and stocky men macheteing off ribeyes in front of me (witnessed live in Spain). But I forgot, this is Boston, and Savenor's wouldn't want meat eaters to be distressed by how the meat is actually done. Plus, it's a SPECIALTY shop - not just meat but also cheese, and imported canned goods. But the sure did fulfill the unusual carnivorous dinner options!! Fresh moulard duck breast, rabbit legs, in house made foie gras, fresh goose, venison (ew, but if it's your thang- i don't judge), buffalo, lamb shanks, kobe beef, and ostrich. Plus, jars of rendered duck fat, flavor gold, heart attack on a plate, for a mere $15? (BTW, when I made roast duck for New Years, I had a full bowl of duck fat, and my conscientious husband dumped it down the drain. He SO owes me $15!!) Plus they have a little shelf of cookbooks, good ones, like The Way To Cook, by Julia Child, so you can check recipes and get what you need. (tear) I purchased lamb shank for stew, duck breast for romantical Magret de Cannard, and some marinated anchovies from Spain. It's pricey. But I'll SO be back for the rabbit legs -um... once I learn what to do with them.

This location of Savenor's is great. It's a tiny market but they did a good job with the layout. This store is so clean. It's hard to find a clean market and this one looks sterile. Job well done! The prices are high but everything in the market is unique. It's expected that you will pay more to get unique and better quality products. I wish I knew how to cook. Maybe after my cooking classes I will be able to come back here and know what to do with the products in this store..... I can dream.....

How could I forget to review this. Julie Child's favorite place for meats and cooking product. So much so, she would constantly mention it on her cooking show as well as permanently place her name there. Where else could one go to still have a "house account" and at the same time get curbside delivery . I can come to the same store that sells their items to the finest restaurants in Boston?? Why yes.. I can. There are two locations. One on Beacon Street and this one. The Cambridge location (opened in the 30's) burned down in the early 90's and than opened it's Beacon Street location a short while after. Savenors still had their wholesale store running in Cambridge, but not until a few years ago was it open to the public. I will not forget when I read the newspaper article that they were re-opening. I was SIKED! I had only frequented the Beacon Hill Location one visits to my fathers. The meat they carry and fresh product are 2nd to none in terms of quality. They carry a large selection of local goods and also items for those who are culinary inclined. With that quality comes price tag of course. Yet, you are purchasing the best of the best. High-quality fresh meats, including prime beef, lamb, pork, fowl, alligator, kangaroo, boar and duck anyone??? Pre-made meals and side dishes from No. 9 Park, Baked goods from Rosies, Cheese, Bread, Pluots, chicken salad, Seafood, Produce, Wine, Coffee, Spices,Coke in glass bottles, sauce expos, wine tastings, chocolate sauce demos, olive oil techniques and more! Hell they even have a meat of the month club ;) For someone like myself that will not be cooking a gourmet meal anytime soon, I still like to indulge in the products carried here, so I can level off my ghetto cooking and pretend.

This is a rock & roll establishment if you're into top notch quality and service. We've had many offerings of their "prime" meat and they're all tasty. If anyone complains about price, keep in mind you're eating "prime" and it's fresh. Their service is outstanding, they truly know who the customer is. We're big fans and have declared this our place to buy the finer cuts of meat we enjoy most. Keep up the great work, you're all amazing and very talented meat cutters. Cheers!

This is a great little market. I hadn't ever been in today thanks to the Yelp event, and was happy I came out.....they've got a wild selection of meats ranging from duck tongues to venison sausage to duck con fit. If I was trying not to eat meat, this place would break me. I ended up buying some bacon, ground Kobe beef, coffee, and some produce, and it wasn't as unreasonably priced as it could have been price-wise. They also carried a good selection of local products, like Capone Foods and the Taza (I think that's the name) of the chocolate made here in Somerville. REPRESENT! I will be back when I need meat. Also, the cheese selection was pretty hot too, but I refrained.

Nice place. I have never even heard of half the stuff in there, but I know someday one of my recipes may call for ass-of-duck, and when that day comes, I know where to go. This is the place where organic trans fat lives....Savenor's Market. Unique offerings, fresh top quality meats (the only place I have seen Kobe beef (I know, I shop at stop and shop too much). If you want to impress a chick with a cool meal... stop in here. Oh, and they hosted a great yelp brunch tasting event...

RUDE butcher! Just moved to the area. Savenor's is within walking distance and I was excited to frequent this market for our meats. Based on my initial visit and the curt service and attitude of my first interaction I will give my business to Whole Foods. I haven't tried the meat yet, but it would have to be out of this world for me to return.

I know Julia Child went here....And they do too, because the moment you walk in here you are welcome by a big black and white photo of her from back in the day. But knowing how much she loves food, I would have expected this little gourmet market to be a little bit bigger than it was! We literally walked through here in a few minutes!! First, the produce was a little pricey....$5 a pound for tomatoes is up there....BUT their cheese selection looked mighty tasty! They even have some peppers stuffed with cheese that were extra tempting...mmmm Cheese is always calling my name! I was strong though, and only bought what we came for--fish. We got whole, deboned trout for $7.99 a pound which is actually pretty good, especially for an upscale market like this one. I don't think that the butcher was that happy to see us though...well at least he wasn't the nicest or warmest person in the world ha. Maybe he needed a slice of that cheese to bring his spirits higher! We also got a big thing of dill that was actually very decently priced, so all in all, a good little trip here, but I had just expected a little more variety, especially in the fish and meat section. Although we did see one package of duck bacon, so now I know the next thing on my list I need to try!

Wild boar bacon. Alligator sausage. Schmaltz. Pennsylvania scrapple. Ground lamb. Wild game in season. Cuts of beef that look so succulent that you're surprised they're not Playboy centerfolds. Quail. Exotic eggs from birds you hadn't heard of. They have everything worth having, and they are so full-service that if what you want isn't out (and as I tend to cook very specific recipes, it does happen), they will go check the cold storage freezer and prepare it right then. It's not as cheap as many other places, but it brings new meaning to full-service, and you will never walk away without what you need.

I have been going here for years and thought this was the bast it gets. I was wrong. They are pretty standard and not set apart. A few things to note: 1. Their prices are to high especially since they sell the same meat, from the same farms as whole foods. They are not unique. Why should people pay more? 2. They are trained to make the customer pay for the excess vs trimming prime cuts before weighing and charging. This in my opinion, creates a loss of trust while showing the owners lack of commitment to customers and focus on profits. Watch and you will notice. 3. They have a very good brand (savenors) but I think they are overusing it to make more money and do not actually offer anything that is not accessible elsewhere. 4. I only noticed this stuff after going to a better alternative to savenors that is unique. The beacon hill location is actually smaller, but in my opinion is better. Advice - lower prices to reflect the market in your area. Get back to the customer first mentality and be honest.

Come here if quality is paramount. You simply cannot find such ingredients anywhere else. Artisan cured meats from Seattle, Quail Eggs, Yak, and top cuts of Beef are just a sampling from this store that seems to pack so much goodness into such a small space. There's a reason Julia Child put her name in the cement outside the door. The only caveat is the price you will pay for such ingredients of such rare quality. This doesn't seem to apply to the produce, however, which is surprisingly reasonable in price.

OMG! I think the salmon I bought last night was about the best I've ever had, and I did the cooking. Nothing fancy, just pan sautéed with olive oil, canola oil, salt, mixed pepper, hungarian paprika, and some fresh lemon juice while it was cooking. And I had placed some slivered garlic into slits in the fish. This is a gourmet store, but I'm always happy when I do indulge. And, btw, the Valencia oranges were juicy and sweet, which is more than I can say for the ones that I've been getting at the typical supermarkets.

I was so excited when the new Savenor's Market finally (re)opened at 92 Kirkland Street, Cambridge. Those familiar with the Somerville/Cambridge area just outside of Harvard Square might recall this gourmet grocery store which Julia Child made famous (she lived nearby, shopped there often, and frequently mentioned it in her PBS television show). It is run by 48-year-old Ron Savenor, whose immigrant parents started in family business in 1939. Sadly, this culinary institution burned down in 1991, and Savenor relocated the business to 160 Charles Street in Boston, at the foot of Beacon Hill. In fact, the Beacon Hill shop served as my introduction to Savenor's, and I visited it often during my years living in the North End. As for the Kirkland Street location, it was rebuilt and leased out to computer support retailer, while Savenor continued to run a successful wholesale business out of the back of the builiding, selling meats to high-end local restaurants like Radius and No. 9 Park. But now with the reopening of the original retail location, Somerville and Cambridge foodies can enjoy the array of gourmet treats Savenor's has to offer, including: * High-quality fresh meats, including prime beef, lamb, pork, fowl and game (wild boar or Muscovy duck, anyone?!) * Pre-made meals and side dishes from No. 9 Park and The Butcher Shop * Baked goods from local favorites Dancing Deer Co. and Rosie's Bakery * Coffees, teas, herbs and exotic spices * Pates, cheeses, crudites, breads, gift baskets & platters * Produce, seafood, fresh cut flowers...the list goes on! Lastly, the store offers white-glove service, with friendly, knowledgeable staff and offers home delivery or curb-side pickup (for those too busy to park the car and go inside!). Welcome back, Savenor's - this particular foodie prefers to shop in person. And, as Jed Gottlieb pronounced in his humorous review in Boston's Weekly Dig, "to all you Beacon Hill carnivores: relax, you still get to keep your Charles Street store. Everybody wins. Except the Muscovy ducks."

Came here because of the reviews - new to area and like having a go-to butcher. Found they have a great selection - we got ground lamb & short ribs; & staff was very knowledgeable. Also impressed by other items in the cases - sausage, lots of cheese, etc. we will be back.

It's a real wonder how they can cram so many wonderful edible treasures in such a small space. I found myself perusing the tight aisles and nearly jumped for joy when I found basil-enfused olive oil that reminded me of a recent dinner at Via Matta.... From soda pop (YES, they have Coke in the glass bottles!) and whoopie pies to duck confit and aged cheeses, Savenor's is sure to delight any foodie. This is a great place to stock up on a special holiday gift basket or take up one of their classes on the art of butchering. I'm sure it also doesn't hurt their cachet to have been THE butcher of choice for Julia Child. I must note that the staff was especially friendly and knowledgeable. When I went up to the register to pay for my items, the cashier held up the delectable loaf of cinnamon bread and said, "This won't last you know..." At first, I was taken aback and wondered if I should grab a different loaf if this one was about to expire, but then she continued on, "I should know as I've gone through 2 loaves this week. It's great with some butter and honey. Nope, it's not gonna last..." And it's true--between the two of us, we devoured half of that massive sweet-smelling loaf in just one sitting!

I found the alligator meat! There. Now that we've got my conceit all out of the way in having found the most exotic meat in Savenor's, let's discuss the rest. Savenor's, yep, you know it. And so does your Granny. It was Julia Child's favorite butcher to endorse, since they helped her select the finest cuts for her Boudin Blanc Truff aux Noisettes, or whatever. And I can understand why frumpy, fabulous Julia found Savenor's a great place to consult on meats of the world. Yesterday, at the Yelp Event, Rick the Butcher consulted with me about my Thanksgiving options. He said, No, to whether or not Savenor's participated in the free-range turkey movement, but he also said, But, you've got some other options if you can't eat the whole dang bird and don't like waste and did you ever consider a smoked turkey breast for Thanksgiving din-din? He said all this while I was scarfing a honey olive oil cake and successfully allowing half of it to crumple all down my shirt, and he didn't even get angry that I was totally littering in his place of business (I cleaned it up later, natch). While Savenor's does not participate in the free-range turkey movement, this little shop - just a 10 minute walk from Harvard Sq. - is a purveyor for many local brands (yay Taza), organic delicacies (yay organic Chevre), and the freshest of the fresh in breads and pastas. These items will be pricey, for sure, but comparatively, not so bad, considering the size of this market, which is rather wee. Take Granny here for a stroll or a consult on turkey, or challenge yourself to find the alligator meat yourself.

Savenors is a truly amazing place where you can find the ingrediants that even Whole Foods doesn't carry. Exotic meats and cheeses await those who enter and attentive, intelligent and just plain good looking staff. Not only do they have an impressive selection of goods, but everything always looks fresh and and in great condition. Sadly it has two problems that keep it from becoming a place I visit regularly compared to once or twice a month it is now 1). It attracts truly rude customers. Be it the guy who walks in and even before the door has closed yells out his deli order, and raises his voice even more to make sure people know he "needs" it's paper thin. On the other end is the spectrum is the college freshman who has no reason to be there other then ask questions then complain when they learn the truth. Don't ask for foie gras then bitch when you discover it it's the part of the animal you think is gross. 2). They sell ONLY speciality items. So this means you will probably have to go to a supermarket anyway to get the basics for the rest of your meal. For someone without a car a hate having to make more trips then needed. Yet, everytime I walk to Savenors to buy my main course, I still have to stop at foodmaster to pick up my staples.