Yorkville, Manhattan · New York City
Schaller & Weber
German butcher · ★ 4.5 (369 reviews) · Est. 1937
Schaller & Weber has been a Yorkville institution since 1937, anchoring what was once Manhattan's German neighborhood. The shop makes traditional German sausages, smoked meats, and house charcuterie, and stocks imported German goods alongside its butcher counter. It is one of New York's last great old-world German meat houses, still run to the original standard.
Known For
German sausagesSmoked meatsHouse charcuterieBratwurst & wursts
Services
- Custom cuts
- Imported German goods
- Catering
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A 1937 Yorkville landmark and one of NYC's last old-world German meat houses — wursts, smoked meats, and charcuterie made in-house.
FAQ
Shopping at a local butcher
How do I get custom cuts from a butcher?
Just ask. A good butcher will cut steaks to your thickness, trim and tie roasts, portion a whole chicken, or grind meat to order — usually while you wait. Tell them how you plan to cook it and they'll cut it to match.
Should I call ahead for special orders?
Yes, for anything large or specific — whole briskets, standing rib roasts, whole animals, holiday turkeys, or bulk quantities. A day or two of notice lets the shop set aside exactly what you need.
How should I store fresh meat from the butcher?
Keep it cold and use fresh cuts within a few days, or wrap tightly and freeze what you won't cook soon. Let steaks and roasts come toward room temperature before cooking, and always rest meat after it comes off the heat. A sturdy end-grain cutting board makes breaking down and portioning at home much easier.
Is buying from a local butcher worth it?
For quality, sourcing, and service, yes. You get fresher meat cut to order, honest advice, and often better value when you buy whole or in bulk — plus you're supporting an independent shop and a short, local supply chain.
