Before meeting the live butcher, you'll "meat" Bernie, the life-sized Angus bull statue that is the landmark of this longstanding White Center butcher shop. Inside, plenty of Angus beef is available, in addition to marinated meats and bacon-wrapped shrimp ready for kabobs, beefy steaks, and cuts of lamb, chicken, and pork. Grab some beef sticks or landjäger to snack on while you cook your purchases back home.

Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Bob's Quality Meats in Columbia City came back stronger than ever after a devastating fire in the summer of 2015. The shop offers a wide range of products, from goat and duck to elk and venison. You’ll find free-range, organic turkeys, dry-aged steaks, and less glamorous cuts like beef tongue, pig’s feet, and gizzards. And while you’re there, pick yourself up some of the store's house-made beef jerky — you’ll be snacking on it all the way home.

West Seattle's shrine to swine since 2009 will fill your belly and stock your fridge in one fell swoop — and it'll do so sustainably, with local animals. The burgers and sandwiches are legendary: pulled pork, pulled lamb, pork belly, and more will satisfy your appetite before you literally bring home the bacon. English bacon, pepper bacon, your pick. There are also house-made sausages like kielbasa, andouille, boudin noir, and merguez, plus meat cuts ranging from rack of lamb and hangar steak to Flintstones-sized rib eyes.

With retail and dine-in locations in Pioneer Square and inside Capitol Hill’s Melrose Market, Rain Shadow Meats is one of the hippest spots on a list filled with old-timey destinations. The house-made pates, terrines, rillettes, and charcuterie here will knock your socks off. Items like lamb crepinettes, dry-aged steaks, and housemade hot dogs are all made with high quality, locally-sourced, humanely-raised meats. A tip of the pork pie hat to you, sirs.

Looking for heritage breed pork or exotic meats? This Lower Queen Anne gourmet shop has you covered, though no longer with a retail storefront. Order online for a selection including Mangalitsa and Kurobuta pork, wild boar, and duck breast, in addition to alligator, kangaroo, ostrich, bison, yak, and more. Looking for insects to fry up for a crunchy amuse bouche? You've come to the right place. And there are lots of unique and specialty items like oils, vinegars, spices, beans, and grains, all of which will take your next party from ordinary to out-of-this-world. Note that in-store pick-up is still an option for locals who want to avoid shipping fees.

A non-descript storefront, located between Ballard and Greenwood, belies the bounty of offerings inside, from chicken wings to whole pigs. This hidden gem is known for its quality, its (mostly) locally-sourced beef, pork, and poultry, and its knowledgeable staff. Pre-order prime rib for the holidays, hook up your canine friends with bones, or get the scoop from the friendly staff on what cuts work best for the grill.

Northenders in the know head to “Double D’s” for everything from house-made sausages and thick-cut rib-eyes to ham hocks, oxtail, and marinated carne asada ready for the grill. Love bacon? Choose between Canadian bacon or British-style cottage bacon, or opt for the house-made version. This family-owned operation has been around since 1955, and offers game processing and custom smoking, in addition to perhaps the largest selection of hot sauces (about 2,000) in the U.S.