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May 2024 by Adam Biewer
Absolutely amazing meat selection for cheap! If you have the freezer space, they sometimes sell in bulk for even less!
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May 2024 by Thomas
Great selection of meat cuts and meat products. Helpful staff; good prices.All products made in the(ir) USDA approved state of the art(!!!) plant.
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December 2023 by Joyce Jackson
Wonderful quality for a great price. Staffed by students, the service is courteous and efficient.
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December 2023 by Cathy G.
Wow, tucked away in the University campus is this fantastic meat shop. Although they have a very nice array of meats in their fresh counter and an extensive selection of frozen meats from steak to pork to veal to lamb, the biggest plus is in custom ordering. Their prices are very reasonable. The staff is incredibly helpful. You park across the street where several spaces are reserved for Bucky's customers.
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November 2023 by Peezee Thao
Awesome place! Good prices! Nice section! Just found them yesterday. I WILL be going back for more!
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September 2023 by Diba De
high quality, cheap, local grown meat processed by students of the university.
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July 2023 by Elizabeth F.
The quality of the meat is great and the prices are unbeatable! Even better, they have the customer service of a small town butcher that you just can't find anymore. There aren't many places you can special order unusual or custom cuts anymore. I also love that the meat is from the UW animal science farms. I trust that they are upholding high standards of animal welfare on the University farms.
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June 2023 by Justin Patterson
Great selection, great prices, and friendly staff!
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May 2023 by Steve Sconnie
Good selection of lamb and some interesting brat flavors. If your looking for saffron they have it and bones for pets! We haven't tried anything yet but had a great experience!
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December 2022 by Jarne
High quality meats for a very good price with amazing service and friendly employees!
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December 2022 by Olesia
Finally found some good sausages ?
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December 2022 by Sarah Brandt
I have been a regular customer at Varsity Meats since it has opened. It is a beautiful store with a wide selection of products. The staff is very helpful and resourceful. There is usually some products on sale, and as far as quality meats, the pricing is very reasonable. It feels great to support the university in this way and shop local.
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December 2022 by Jammy Saliba
I am so happy I found this meat shop. Best quality local meat, very clean and welcoming environment. Extremely helpful staff. The manager is awesome I can order any items and he tries his best to get it for me. Highly recommend!
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December 2022 by Joey Cherny
I could not speak more highly of Varsity Meats. They have a fantastic supply and variety of meats, cuts, and other ingredients. Mitch, the butcher and founder, is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Definitely check this place out! You will not be disappointed!!
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March 2022 by I L.
The predecessor of this store is "Bucky's Butchery." This store opened in 2020, which is located on the first floor of Meat Science & Animal Biologics Discovery building. There is a fee-based parking structure next door. It also offers curbside pickup and takes online orders. The store staff can provide more details. The store carries lamb, beef, chicken, and pork products, raised at the UW-Madison's own farms. It also carries cheese products but unsure if they are all made by the UW-Madison.The store is clean and well organized but seems to be a bit low on some stocks due to its popularity. The prices is average.This is a unique concept because the shop is student-run with education and innovation focus instead of just "selling meat." This store provides an additional option to support the UW-Madison and a way to obtain good quality meat. In the lobby next to the store, it has a timeline and exhibitions showcasing meat cutting history and technology. While the staff there wasn't able to fully answer my inquiries but still provides helpful info as a first-time visitor.What's unusual is that it also sells Asian products like dumplings, which doesn't seem to be something one would expect from a specialty meat shop. Unsure if it's one-time only, seasonal, or long term.An interesting shop, worth a visit at least once.