Across Connecticut, of the 484 butcher shops & specialty markets we list, 479 give a phone number, 103 publish opening hours and 265 have a website. Most often named on their own websites: deli counter (50), gourmet selection (36) and seafood (35). The longest-running is Highland Park Market, in business since 1886. 26 describe themselves as family-owned.
Top 10 butcher shops & specialty markets in Connecticut
Ranked by how complete and owner-verified the listing info is — hours, phone, website, services. No pay-to-play. Full 2026 ranking
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1Litchfield LockerLitchfield
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-2pm
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2The Country ButcherTolland
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3Hall's MarketWest Hartford
Monday-Friday: 9:00am-6:00pm
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4Plymouth Meats LLCTerryville
Tue-Fri 9am-5pm
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5Saba Live PoultryBloomfield
Mon-Sun 8am-6pm
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6Butcher's Best MarketNewtown
Tue-Sat 10am-5pm
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8Felicetti Deer ProcessingPlainfield
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9Omaha SteaksWest Hartford
Mon-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-6pm
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10South Side Meat MarketBristol
Tue 12pm-6pm, Wed-Sat 10am-6pm
Cities
Largest first. Towns with a single shop are listed further down this page.
- New Haven27
- Hartford22
- Bridgeport20
- Danbury19
- Norwalk18
- Waterbury17
- Stamford16
- New Britain14
- West Haven14
- Fairfield11
- Manchester10
- Bristol9
- West Hartford9
- Hamden8
- Meriden8
- New Milford8
- Stonington8
- Enfield7
- Greenwich7
- Newtown7
- Ridgefield7
- Westport7
- Darien6
- New Canaan6
- New London6
- Wallingford6
- Ansonia5
- Branford5
- East Haven5
- Groton5
- Middletown5
- Newington5
- Old Saybrook5
- Orange5
Other towns in Connecticut
One shop each — too few for a page of their own, so they live here.
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Noble Beef CompanyAshford
174 Waterfall Rd, Ashford, CT 06278-2331
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Dom's Cheese ShopAvon
20 W Main St, Avon, CT 06001-7300
Artisan cheeses
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Whole Foods MarketAvon
50 Climax Rd, Avon, CT 06001
Mon-Sun 8am-9pm
Seafood · Bakery · Fresh produce
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Avon Prime MeatsAvon
395 W Main St, Avon, CT 06001-3684
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Sunshine MarketAvon
395 W Avon Rd, Avon, CT 06001
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Kensington MarketBerlin
1014 Farmington Ave, Berlin, CT 06037
Mon-Fri 8am-7pm, Sat 8am-6pm
Since 1997
Seafood · Deli counter · Smoked meats
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Shchedryk Ukrainian and European Grocery StoreBerlin
224 Berlin Tpke Unit 5, Berlin, CT 06037
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Cortney's Modern DipperBerlin
110 Mill St, Berlin, CT 06037-2319
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UK GourmetBethel
78 Stony Hill Rd, Bethel, CT 06801
Mon 12pm-4pm, Tue-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12pm-4pm
Gourmet selection
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Mitchell Putnam Park Deli and MarketBethel
124 Putnam Park Rd, Bethel, CT 06801
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Bethel Organics and Specialty MarketBethel
4 Elizabeth St, Bethel, CT 06801
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Black Bull Meat MarketBethel
45 Grassy Plain St, Bethel, CT 06801-2001
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Cows Around the CornerBethlehem
376 Main St S, Bethlehem, CT 06751-2203
Mon-Tue 8am-5pm, Fri-Sun 8am-5pm
Smoked meats · Artisan cheeses
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Saba Live PoultryBloomfield
52 Granby St, Bloomfield, CT 06002-3512
Mon-Sun 8am-6pm
Family-owned
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Grote and WeigelBloomfield
76 Granby St, Bloomfield, CT 06002-3512
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The Butcher Shop at Triple T RanchBozrah
47 Caroline Rd, Bozrah, CT 06334-1437
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Hi-way Deli & MarketBrookfield
616 Federal Rd, Brookfield, CT 06804-2000
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Brooklyn MarketBrooklyn
107 Hartford Rd, Brooklyn, CT 06234
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Greenhouse MarketBurlington
511 Spielman Hwy, Burlington, CT 06013-1608
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Maurice's Slaughter HouseCanterbury
155 Gooseneck Hill Rd, Canterbury, CT 06331-1800
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New England SmokehouseCanterbury
69 Elmdale Rd, Canterbury, CT 06331-1510
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Lasalle Market and DeliCanton
104 Main St, Canton, CT 06019-3133
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The Cheese Shop of CenterbrookCenterbrook
31 Main St, Centerbrook, CT 06409-1083
Artisan cheeses
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Olive And HenryCheshire
106 Elm St, Cheshire, CT 06410
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The WheatmarketChester
4 Water St, Chester, CT 06412
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Town and Country Market & DeliClinton
153 Glenwood Rd, Clinton, CT 06413
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Westchester MarketPlaceColchester
493 Westchester Rd, Colchester, CT 06415-2434
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Kelly's Kitchen Take 2Colebrook
320 Colebrook River Rd, Colebrook, CT 06021
Mon 10am-6pm, Thu-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm
Prepared foods · Fresh produce
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Greenwich Cheese CompanyCos Cob
154 E Putnam Ave, Cos Cob, CT 06807-2701
Seafood · Deli counter · Artisan cheeses
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Fils Polish American DeliCromwell
34 Shunpike Rd, Cromwell, CT 06416-2448
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Fil's Polish American DelicatessensCromwell
30 Shunpike Rd, Cromwell, CT 06416-2413
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Chambo’s Italian DeliDeep River
83 Main St, Deep River, CT 06417
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Lino's MarketDurham
472 Main St, Durham, CT 06422
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The Durham MarketDurham
238 Main St, Durham, CT 06422
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Cichowski's Custom CutsEast Hampton
75 Collie Brook Rd, East Hampton, CT 06424-1642
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Hyderabadi MeatsEast Hartford
265 Ellington Rd, East Hartford, CT 06108-1158
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Apna Bazar - HartfordEast Hartford
265 Ellington Rd, East Hartford, CT 06108
Fresh produce
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Big Brothers MarketEast Hartford
155 Burnside Ave #1, East Hartford, CT 06108
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Scott's Meats & DeliEast Lyme
299 Flanders Rd, East Lyme, CT 06333-1728
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ButcheryEast Windsor
287 S Main St, East Windsor, CT 06088-1750
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Geissler's SupermarketEast Windsor
100 Bridge St, East Windsor, CT 06088
Since 1926
Family-owned
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Poultry Products Company of CtEast Windsor
75 Newberry Rd, East Windsor, CT 06088-9631
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Trufresh LlcEast Windsor
2 Craftsman Rd, East Windsor, CT 06088-9794
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3js Deli and MarketEllington
99 Stafford Rd, Ellington, CT 06029
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Modern MilkmanEllington
80 Meadow Brook Rd, Ellington, CT 06029
Prepared foods · Deli counter · Bakery
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DiFiore Ravioli Shop of EllingtonEllington
287 Somers Rd, Ellington, CT 06029
Family-owned
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Cooked MarketplaceEssex
5 Main St, Essex, CT 06409
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Cliff's Quality MeatsEssex
88 Plains Rd, Essex, CT 06426-1501
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Highland Park MarketGlastonbury
1320 Manchester Rd, Glastonbury, CT 06033
Mon-Sat 8am-7pm, Sun 8am-6pm
Since 1886
Family-owned
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The Country StoreGlastonbury
2187 New London Turnpike, Glastonbury, CT 06073
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Nodine's Smokehouse Gourmet StoreGoshen
39 North St, Goshen, CT 06756
Smoked meats · Artisan cheeses · House jerky
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Sweet Pea CheeseGranby
151 East St, Granby, CT 06060
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Forte's Gourmet Market & CateringGuilford
1153 Boston Post Road, Guilford, CT 06437
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
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The Spice & Tea Exchange of GuilfordGuilford
80 Whitfield St, Guilford, CT 06437
Seafood · Smoked meats
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Auntie Arwen's SpicesJewett City
17 Mathewson St, Jewett City, CT 06351
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109 Cheese MarketKent
6 Kent Green Blvd, Kent, CT 06757
Gourmet selection
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109 Cheese MarketKent
7 Old Barn Rd, Kent, CT 06757-1737
Gourmet selection
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The Deli and Market on Maple StreetKillingly
371 Maple St, Killingly, CT 06239
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Hot Monkey NutsKillingworth
184 CT-81, Killingworth, CT 06419
Mon-Sun 12am-11:59pm
Woman-owned
Gourmet selection
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Jacks Market on the GreenLebanon
199 W Town St, Lebanon, CT 06249
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Catalina's Asian GroceriesLedyard
740 Colonel Ledyard Hwy, Ledyard, CT 06339
Mon-Thu 9am-6pm, Fri-Sat 9am-7pm, Sun 10am-5pm
Seafood · Fresh produce
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Tripple M African & CaribbeanLedyard
1598 CT-12, Ledyard, CT 06335
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Litchfield LockerLitchfield
205 East St, Litchfield, CT 06759-3604
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-2pm
Locally owned
Deli counter
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The Dutch Epicure ShopLitchfield
481 Bantam Rd, Litchfield, CT 06759
Wed-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9am-2pm
Since 2002
Prepared foods · Deli counter · Gourmet selection
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Tilden Seafood And Prime Meat MarketLitchfield
174 West St Ste 104, Litchfield, CT 06759-3434
Seafood
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The Discerning PalateLitchfield
7 North St, Litchfield, CT 06759
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Hadlyme Country MarketLyme
1 Ferry Rd, Lyme, CT 06439
Mon-Sun 6am-5pm
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Madison Cheese Shop & CafeMadison
119 Samson Rock Dr, Madison, CT 06443
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The Meat KingMadison
181 Boston Post Rd, Madison, CT 06443-2125
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Le Bobadel Gourmet MarketMiddlebury
819 Straits Turnpike, Middlebury, CT 06762
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La Strega Italian DeliMiddlebury
338 Middlebury Rd, Middlebury, CT 06762
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Whole Foods MarketMilford
1686 Boston Post Rd, Milford, CT 06460-2776
Mon-Sun 8am-9pm
Seafood · Bakery · Fresh produce
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DePuma's GF PastaMilford
500 Bic Dr, Milford, CT 06461-1734
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The Mystic FisheryMystic
35 Williams Ave, Mystic, CT 06355
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Grass & BoneMystic
24 E Main St, Mystic, CT 06355
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Kasa NossaNaugatuck
169 Church St, Naugatuck, CT 06770-4113
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Segers Sauces & StuffNew Hartford
360 Main St, New Hartford, CT 06057
Fresh produce
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Black Point MarketNiantic
35 Nehantic Dr, Niantic, CT 06357-3343
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Leoni's Italian FoodsNorth Branford
1719 Foxon Rd, North Branford, CT 06471
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Liuzzi Gourmet Food MarketNorth Haven
322 State St, North Haven, CT 06473
Family-owned
Deli counter · Gourmet selection · Bakery
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Fresco MarketNorth Haven
342 Washington Ave, North Haven, CT 06473-1318
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Charlie's Meat MarketNorth Haven
139 Middletown Ave, North Haven, CT 06473-3931
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Garden of Odin MicrogreensNorwich
30 Howard St, Norwich, CT 06360-4623
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Raviraj GroceryNorwich
427 W Main St, Norwich, CT 06360
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S & A MarketNorwich
16 Franklin St, Norwich, CT 06360
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Cavallo's Italian Specialty ShoppeOakville
60 Hillcrest Ave, Oakville, CT 06779-1609
Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 9am-6pm
Family-owned
Bakery
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New Curds on the BlockOakville
900 Main St, Oakville, CT 06779
Artisan cheeses
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Old Greenwich Butcher ShopOld Greenwich
232 Sound Beach Ave, Old Greenwich, CT 06870-1626
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Coffees Country Market and CateringOld Lyme
169 Boston Post Rd, Old Lyme, CT 06371
Mon-Sat 7am-7pm, Sun 7am-5pm
Prepared foods · Deli counter · Bakery
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Andy's Deli & MarketOld Lyme
19 Halls Rd, Old Lyme, CT 06371
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Large Game Co. Oxford Ct. Lee Sabo 203-888-3860Oxford
22 Newsome Rd, Oxford, CT 06478-1428
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Capizzano Olive Oils and VinegarsPawcatuck
5 Coggswell St, Pawcatuck, CT 06379
Wed-Sat 11am-5pm, Sun 12pm-4pm
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Felicetti Deer ProcessingPlainfield
134 Starkweather Rd, Plainfield, CT 06354-2023
Family-owned
Smoked meats
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Rucki's Abington StorePomfret Center
489 Hampton Rd, Pomfret Center, CT 06259
Mon 10am-6pm
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Pignones Redding Ridge Market & DeliRedding
119 Black Rock Tpke, Redding, CT 06896
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Balducci'sRiverside
1050 E Putnam Ave, Riverside, CT 06878-1303
Mon-Sun 7am-10pm
Prepared foods · Seafood · Deli counter
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Eurogrocery-1 Rocky HillRocky Hill
2162 Silas Deane Hwy, Rocky Hill, CT 06067-2346
Deli counter
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Roxbury Market and DeliRoxbury
26 North St, Roxbury, CT 06783
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Salem Prime CutsSalem
12 New London Rd, Salem, CT 06420-4019
Tue-Sat 8am-5:30pm, Sun 8am-1:30pm
Deli counter
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Aria's European Deli & MarketSeymour
223 West St, Seymour, CT 06483
Sun 9am-2pm
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Jerry's MarketSeymour
61 New Haven Rd, Seymour, CT 06483-3913
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Relish Market SheltonShelton
464 Howe Ave, Shelton, CT 06484
Deli counter
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Roma ImportingShelton
532 Shelton Ave, Shelton, CT 06484
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Graze Market - HuntingtonShelton
90 Huntington St, Shelton, CT 06484-5241
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The Daily MarketSherman
15 CT-39, Sherman, CT 06784
Mon-Sat 6am-8pm, Sun 6am-7pm
Deli counter
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A Spoonful Of BritainSimsbury
914 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury, CT 06070
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Rasham GroceriesSouth Windsor
579 John Fitch Blvd, South Windsor, CT 06074
Since 2003
Family-owned
Fresh produce
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Whole Foods MarketSouth Windsor
800 Evergreen Way, South Windsor, CT 06074
Mon-Sun 8am-9pm
Seafood · Bakery · Fresh produce
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Omaha SteaksSouth Windsor
89 Evergreen Way, South Windsor, CT 06074
Mon-Sat 10am-7pm, Sun 10am-6pm
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Villarina's Pasta Shop of SouthburySouthbury
22 Poverty Rd, Southbury, CT 06488
Prepared foods · Gourmet selection
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Southbury Seafood MarketSouthbury
466 Heritage Rd, Southbury, CT 06488-3865
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Mister B's Jerky CompanySouthington
35 N Main St, Southington, CT 06489
Wed-Fri 11am-8pm, Sat 9am-4pm, Sun 9am-1pm
House jerky
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Southington Meat CompanySouthington
347 Center St, Southington, CT 06489-3128
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India BazarSouthington
151 Queen St, Southington, CT 06489-2050
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Lordship Corner MarketStratford
348 Stratford Rd, Stratford, CT 06615
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D. Green PicklesStratford
655 Success Ave, Stratford, CT 06614
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Uberti's Fresh Fish MarketStratford
88 Ferry Blvd, Stratford, CT 06615-6011
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Plymouth Meats LLCTerryville
6 Allread Dr, Terryville, CT 06786-7301
Tue-Fri 9am-5pm
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The Nutmeg Spice CompanyTerryville
7 Bombard Ct, Terryville, CT 06786
Mon-Thu 8am-5pm, Fri 8am-4pm
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Grumpys MarketThomaston
66 Main St, Thomaston, CT 06787
Tue-Fri 7am-7pm, Sat-Sun 7am-4pm
Deli counter · Artisan cheeses
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Alamode Specialty Foods MarketThompson
1105 Quaddick Town Farm Rd, Thompson, CT 06277
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The Country ButcherTolland
1032 Tolland Stage Rd, Tolland, CT 06084-3110
Family-owned
Gourmet selection
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Latina Market StoreTorrington
515 Main St, Torrington, CT 06790
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Xiarita's GroceryTorrington
537 Main St, Torrington, CT 06790
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Italian Corner Deli by MassimoTrumbull
6374 Main St, Trumbull, CT 06611
Deli counter
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Sapore Italian Deli & CateringTrumbull
2 Daniels Farm Rd, Trumbull, CT 06611-3911
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Spice TownVernon
378 Kelly Rd, Vernon, CT 06066
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Adam's Polish FoodsVernon
205 Talcottville Rd, Vernon, CT 06066
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Fresh Seafood & Meat ShopVernon
94 Hartford Tpke, Vernon, CT 06066-5260
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Bogner Quality MeatsVernon Rockville
1084 Hartford Tpke, Vernon Rockville, CT 06066-4413
Since 1942
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Jeff's Kettle CornVernon Rockville
243 Hartford Turnpike, Vernon Rockville, CT 06066
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FishWaterford
316 Boston Post Rd, Waterford, CT 06385-1955
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Watertown Meat CenterWatertown
485 Main St, Watertown, CT 06795
Saturday 8am - 6pm
Seafood · Deli counter · Gourmet selection
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Oakville European MarketWatertown
170 Main St, Watertown, CT 06779
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D&D MarketWethersfield
675 Wolcott Hill Rd, Wethersfield, CT 06109-3368
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Willimantic Food Co-opWillimantic
91 Valley St, Willimantic, CT 06226-2722
Mon-Sun 8am-8pm
Since 1980
Fresh produce
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Hosmer Mountain Bottling CoWillimantic
217 Mountain St, Willimantic, CT 06226-3211
Gourmet selection
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Munchies & BotanasWillimantic
415 Pleasant St, Willimantic, CT 06226-3224
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Caraluzzi's Georgetown MarketWilton
920 Danbury Rd, Wilton, CT 06897
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La Tia Meat MarketWindham
968 Main St, Windham, CT 06226
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Cibao MarketWindham
79 Main St, Windham, CT 06226
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Halal Food MarketWindsor
398 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095-4467
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John's Import DeliWinsted
98 N Main St, Winsted, CT 06098
Mon-Sat 9am-7pm
Deli counter
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Twice the SpiceWolcott
11 Longmeadow Dr EXT, Wolcott, CT 06716
Gourmet selection
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Eurostar MarketWolcott
1585 Meriden Rd, Wolcott, CT 06716
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Amity Meat CenterWoodbridge
24 Lucy St, Woodbridge, CT 06525
Guides for shop shoppers
All guides
BuyingComplete Guide to Beef Tenderloin and Filet Mignon
Learn how to select, trim, fabricate, and cook whole beef tenderloin and tender filet mignon steaks for skillet searing, grilling, or beef Wellington.
BuyingBistro Steaks: How to Choose, Prep, and Grill Flank, Flat Iron, Hanger, and Bavette
This guide breaks down four classic butcher cuts, explaining how to spot quality at the meat counter, tenderize tough muscle fibers, and grill bistro steaks to peak tenderness.
BuyingBeef Short Ribs, Plate Ribs, and Flanken Cut Guide
Learn the structural differences between English cut short ribs, flanken-style ribs, and whole plate ribs, along with butcher counter ordering tips and proven cooking methods.
Good to know about butcher shops & specialty markets in Connecticut
What is hanging weight?
Hanging weight is the weight of a slaughtered animal after skinning and evisceration, but before final trimming and dry aging. When purchasing a side or whole animal in Connecticut, local processors charge based on this weight. Browse 484 meat processors across Connecticut on LocalButcherAtlas to learn more about custom carcass purchasing.
How to make sausage at home?
To make sausage at home, chill high-fat meat and grind it, mix thoroughly with seasonings and ice water until sticky, then stuff into natural casings. Keep all equipment cold to preserve the emulsion and texture. For custom meat grinds and fresh casings, visit any of the 484 specialized meat markets listed across Connecticut on LocalButcherAtlas.
How to cook venison backstrap?
Prepare venison backstrap by trimming all silver skin, seasoning simply, and searing in a hot skillet with butter to medium-rare. Avoid overcooking, as wild venison is lean and dries out quickly. For expert trimming or custom cuts in Connecticut, consult one of the 484 butcher shops on LocalButcherAtlas.
How long do meats last in freezer?
Raw cuts like steaks and roasts keep optimal quality for 6 to 12 months in the freezer, while ground meat lasts 3 to 4 months. Proper vacuum sealing prevents freezer burn and extends shelf life. Explore 484 butchers in Connecticut on LocalButcherAtlas for vacuum-packaged, freeze-ready cuts.
Who has prime rib on sale this week?
Weekly prime rib promotions vary by region, market conditions, and seasonal demand. Browse local listings across Connecticut on LocalButcherAtlas to compare specialized butcher shops in your area.