Yorkville Meat Emporium
About
Yorkville Meat Emporium hands over carefully cut chops and roasts with no middleman slowing things down. East Side regulars come here to bypass supermarket shrink-wrap, saving time while still getting hand-selected portions for any meal of the day. Between weeknight dinner prep and weekend grilling marathons, the counter rarely sits idle, yet nothing feels rushed. True bodega-level efficiency meets old-school butcher precision just two blocks north of East 78th.
The shop sits at 1560 2nd Ave, a quietly dependable stop tucked between brownstones and prep-school foot traffic. Local renters with too many tasks and too little grocery time add it to their loop; breakfast sausage, short ribs, and house-ground burger blends rank among the quickest sells. Post-office errands pair naturally with a side trip here—no detours required.
Grinders and slicers hum all morning, so weekday shoppers can stroll in after dropping off mail and still beat the lunch rush. Special orders for turkeys or custom spice blends are accommodated without extra fanfare. If your pantry looks thin and your timer’s running, one stop covers most proteins in under ten minutes.
Need the exact route? Grab the map here for directions. Ring 212-535-9559 when you’re two blocks away and a bag’s ready at the register.
