Best steak I’ve made and bought in my life. They directed to me to a flat iron and steak and this steak was amazing. Wow I’m impressed!

Excellent quality and friendly / helpful staff. I go here year-round, for offerings from fresh turkey at thanksgiving (turkey porchetta is great), excellent bacon or breakfast sausage (among many other varieties), deli meats, and of course in house butchered pork and beef, from ground to dry aged. Unlike some other butchers I have been to, their store is an inviting place, with focused grocery items and barbecuing / grilling supplies, in addition to some ever changing in house prepared foods. You might wait an extra minute between placing your order and getting your food vs a grocery butcher ( a good time to browse everything else), and they may not have everything, every day ( though there is more than you might glance in the case), but both of these reflect that the focus is on quality. Very glad they are around! I would be pretty skeptical of other 1-star reviews from folks with literally no other posts/reviews...

This is the place I have been looking for my whole life. Amazing is all I can say. I have tried many of their products and nothing has disappointed me at all. Great sausages, house made pate and terrine, house made lunch meat that will blow your mind. While in the military I lived in Europe for 6 years and always went to France to shop for groceries. In France/Europe we would get the pate and terrine that were so tasty. Coming back to the US we had a hard time finding pate and terrine, until now!On my first visit I met one of the owners who was very nice, helpful, and willing to share her story and processes with me. This should be everyones butcher. The sausage is super tasty and moist. They even have classes on sausage and pate making. I highly recommend this place to everyone. Especially if you are a fan of tasty meat, seasoned to perfection, and a promise to use all of the animal with minimal waste.

I have been shopping at Louise Earl for years and they are by far the best place to get your meats, sausages, pates, condiments, etc, etc in Grand Rapids. In fact, they remind me of good butcher shops in England or Italy: things are local, seasonal and if something isnt available, there is a very good reason for it.The temper tantrum thrown by some other reviewers here reminded me of a customer I observed losing his cool, when he was told the shop was out of tomatoes for his BLT. In February. Perhaps, it is the same person?

My favorite butcher around Grand Rapids! The staff is super helpful, you can get just about anything here, and they have the best sausages around. I wouldn’t go anywhere else for andouille

Used to be good, but this place went significantly downhill after COVID. It doesnt deserve to make it; literally nothing special. Id rather get my meats from Walmart with their limited selections (and thats saying something)

I feed my dog a raw diet and they are the best place to get all the stuff Ineed. They take the time to explain what they have and how to give special requests. Thank you

The food was absolutely delightful and full of flavor! I cant wait to come back.

Terrible selection and low qualities. Couldnt even feed my family. Probably the worst butcher shop Ive been to in West Michigan

Cant wait until covid is over and we can go inside. Until then curbside service is as good as curbside service gets. Everything is top quality, beautiful cuts. You get what you pay for here. If you are cooking to impress, this is the place to get your goods.

Very friendly staff, affordable prices for premium quality meats🤙😎

Trashy customer service and small selection. Avoid if possible

Just went there for the first time today and I LOVE THIS PLACE. Super nice and friendly. They were grilling wings outside today and their fantastic. Cant wait to go back. They had smoked ribs either yesterday or the day before. Id really like to try those.

Excellent house-made deli meats and sausages.

I have champagne tastes on a grape juice budget. As a very special meal for Valentines Day I wanted to make Carpaccio for my husband. I called the day before and asked for a big service for a very small purchase, 4oz of tenderloin shaved paper thin. This is a lot of effort for a very small sale, but Louise Earl happily fulfilled my request. I cant express my gratitude enough. This business took care of my order in the same fashion they would for a $100 order. Because of them I was able to prepare a gorgeous meal that would rival any high end restaurant, but within my budget.Louise Earl will definitely be my go to butcher shop for special events or specialty meats in the future.

Hands down one of the best butcher shops I’ve ever been into, the quality speaks volumes about the product that they are selling, the staff is beyond versed about the product that they’re selling.

Everything I have purchased has not disappointed. Just bought a 20lb. fresh pork shoulder to make pulled pork. Once you have tasted fresh locally grown pork, you cant go back to grocery store pork. I buy several turkey breasts from LE at Thanksgiving. He butterflies them for me to make a stuffed breast. So good. The brats.....yummy....

Stellar quality products, not only the meat but plenty of other gourmet adds like pasta, sauces, rubs, sauerkraut... but the bacon and the house-made sausages are the best Ive ever tasted.

They really do everything exceptionally well!

This Thanksgiving, I am thankful for Louise Earl, because I accidentally ordered too much turkey, but they were extremely patient and gracious in getting me what I wanted despite the holiday chaos. Thanks to the whole staff!

Outstanding service. My new favorite Butcher! Knowledgeable, helpful, friendly and welcoming shop. I will continue to make this my go to store.So many wonderful options.

We just had our second “private” dinner party at L.E. Butcher. Chef Abby did an amazing job. She thoughtfully planned the menu taking food allergies into consideration. Our party of 12 had every need met. Matt’s passion for the business is contagious, so knowledgeable and the meats are amazing. Cindy is a delight to work with as well. I love supporting local business and the trickle effect it has on other local businesses. Bravo Louise Earl!

Purchased some dirt cheap spare rib racks form Louise Earl a couple weeks back, they were stellar. Anytime you can get a fresh cut of meat at cheaper prices than your everyday packaged grocery store selection, its a win. I would highly recommend Louise Earl and their team to any carnivore and grill master. I will be back. :)

Bad selection on meats

Paid a lot of money for specific things and got home and I didn’t have what I asked for. Instead of calling me to tell me that they had no knowledge of how to cut the meat the way I need. They just gave me hunks of meat.

Best bacon in town. Hell best bacon north of the mason-dioxin and east of the Mississippi. Ask for it thick cut. I’m drooling just thinking about it.

One word: Avoid

These people are amazing. I stopped in on Sunday and asked if they had a sausage I had while on vacation. Matt said he didnt have it but could make it. I stopped in today and he did indeed make it. He nailed it! Very happy with the linguica he made. Need something in the cured meats department? This is your place. Definitely will be back.

For God so loved the world, he gave his only begotten pig to Louise Earl to make bacon, that whosoever should fry the bacon in a cast iron over a medium flame, shall not hunger, but have eternal satisfaction and joy. (Joel 3:16 - New Carnivorous Edition)Also, try the Chorizo Verde. It should probably be on the Schedule 1 list of controlled substances.

Love this place!!! everything Ive had has been wonderful. Good prices. Staff is extremely helpful and friendly. Definitely worth going to, check it out.

Wonderful shop with a great variety of meats and cuts. The food is local, and the staff will help you get exactly what you need.

Always amazing service - knowledgeable and informative. I like that they post where their meats are raised. The daily menus are interesting and delicious. Today we got the lamb neck tacos...so so good.

I get whole knuckle bones for my dog here. She approves, so i approve. Great service and products, the staff is so helpful!

It does not matter what restaurant you go to. Every chef and cook will say Louise earl butcher has the best quality cuts in grand rapids. Keep up the good work guys.

Quality over quantity, especially when it comes to your health and your tastebuds. LEB has you covered. Think Oscar Meyers bacon is good? Wrong. Youve never had bacon until youve been here. Grass fed and finished beef, organ meats, pasture raised chickens and eggs, cheeses, heavy creams and chocolate milk from grass fed cows as well. Amazing. Excellent customer service. Im thinking about depositing a small slice of my paycheck each week into a LEB fund. My return on investments is always positive. Eat local. Support your local butcher. Health is wealth. Thank you LEB.

So reassuring to buy meat that you know is high quality and free of hormones and all of the other stuff you dont want. Best steak Ive ever had. Were only buying our meats here!

Friendly helpful staff. Little pricey but meats are good.

Absolutely fabulous! Super service and high quality meats. Inspired foodies will find heaven here!

Amazing spot! They can tell you exactly where you food comes from and how well it’s raised. Highly recommended!

I love having a local butcher I can walk to, and have a conversation about where my meat comes from. They are knowledgeable, friendly, and have great product.

Very helpful and knowledgeable employees. They are ready to answer any questions you may have.

Great place, great people, grass fed pastured meats :-) not a cheap place but you get what you pay for

Best butcher on Wealthy st and you need to try the bacon!

Just picked up some cured meats. Awesome!

We love the quality of everything we purchase! The whole crew is very helpful and friendly.

Best butcher in GR. Excellent selection with a friendly staff thats always willing to share tips and techniques. We also love that they locally source their food and verify the quality and responsibility of the farm.

Love these guys / gals - we stop here for everything from eggs to meat and always end up having a great interaction with them. Huge asset to the neighborhood!

Best meat around and the people that work here are so kind and knowledgeable!

So excited to try this place. Bought 2 2lb ribeye steaks. $24 a pound. Our steaks were $103. At least 3/4 went in the trash, what was not full of gristle and fat did have good flavor. Could have bought equivalent at Meijer. Will never return! I will choose Sobie meats every time. Better price and quality meats.

I cannot rate this place any higher. Friendly, knowledgeable, and know the farmers they get their meat from.

We actually drive all the way from Holland to buy or meat from LEB. Great crew.

Amazing butcher shop!! Great selection and knowledgeable staff.

Quality meats and Super friendly service.

Friendly staff and outstanding selection ! Happy to have this gem close by

Only place Ill buy meat. Best service and quality in town

Very good butcher with quality product

Healthy, grass fed and the best service!

Go there for lunch! The have sandwich options that are amazing, sides, and soups!

Incredible selection of quality, fresh meats.

LEB is to bacon, as Mozart is to music.

Bacon cut to order!!!