Subscription or á la carte
If you want a meat subscription service that sends monthly packages of mixed beef, chicken, pork and fish, Good Chop, Butcher Box or Porter Road are great options. Crowd Cow, Snake River Farms or Omaha Steaks are better options for á la carte choices and one-time gifting.
This flank steak from Snake River Farms was perfect for tacos.
Type of meat
Different meat delivery services specialize in different cuts of meat. You can find high-end beef, including Japanese Wagyu and USDA Prime beef, at premium online butchers like Snake River Farms or basic cuts from services like Crowd Cow and Omaha Steaks. Many services also offer wild salmon and other seafood options.
Frozen or fresh
ButcherBox sends its meat frozen.
Most services send meat flash-frozen to be defrosted or popped in the freezer for later. Porter Road and Omaha Steaks have the best options for fresh, not frozen meat delivery if you prefer.
Cost and value
Most meat subscriptions offer quality meat, including grass-fed beef, organic chicken and wild fish. Because of that, it might be a step up in cost from your local supermarket. But depending on the type of meat you order, certain meat delivery services on our list might actually save you money. If you order in bulk or scan the deals or sale sections of various online butchers, you can save even more with a meat delivery service.
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