The Modern Butcher - Danvers, Massachusetts

Benjamin H.

When you get a sandwich from a butcher shop you expect it to be piled high, freshly cut an full of flavor. That’s exactly what the Modern Butcher does. Known for their roast beef (Saturday’s only) please do not skip their Italian sandwich and any of their other cold and hot for every other day of the week (except Mondays, closed).

Back to the Italian…I have never seen so many fine cuts of cold shaved to a perfect thinness piled so high and topped with the most flavorful of relish. This was easily the best cold Italian subs I have ever had. This thing was an absolute monster with how much was packed into it. I can not recommend you try this sandwich enough. 10/10

They also have incredible meats and sausages. I had to try the bahn mi, lemongrass ginger dumplings and also the beef steakhouse sausages.

This will be my go to butcher from now on. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable and the music was impeccable.

Be sure to stop in or make a special trip because it’s the heartland of sub shops the modern butcher can’t be missed. The bar is higher after eating here.

Gabe K.

Awesome beef on Saturday

Update 2/8: picked up some meats and some sausages. Sausages are delicious and unique. The ground meat made for incredible burgers.

Pro tip: The line for the roast beef has become insane and honestly not worth waiting an hour in line for a sandwich. Go to a different place for a 3way. The sandwiches during the week are arguably better and there’s no line.

Krzysztof S.

The sandwiches here are absolutely unbelievable. Went the other day for lunch, ate half of the sandwich and thought I ate a whole dinner. You can tell the quality is top tier and the ingredients are fresh. No complaints, only positives, definitely stopping by again.

Greg M.

Great local butcher! Check their social media for their weekly sausage flavors. They have some pretty interesting and different flavors. Haven't tried the deli aspect, but there were plenty of people enjoying good-looking sandwiches when I was there. Everyone behind the counter was friendly and helpful. Will definitely be back

Leah G.

Simply the best! Their sausages are unique, inspiring and delicious. This trip I got Jalapeno Bacon, Ginger Lemongrass Dumplings, Korean Beef and Pizza and each of them, the flavors off the charts.
The subs, THE SUBS are INCREDIBLE and huge and nothing but perfection. Just go! Oh Saturday they have the BEST 3Way beef sandwich but be prepared to wait in line.

Stella W.

The sandwiches here are huge and delicious! We also bought some skewers and sausages. They were all very tasty. Would love to come back and try different sandwiches and meats that they have.

Kalani F.

Literally the best butcher shop there is. Have and will continue to drive from the South Shore and further to come and get my weekly rotating cast of sausages!
The staff is beyond friendly, great choices in simple produce, amazing local and non local beer to enjoy while enjoying some little bites or not mentioned yet their BEEF SANDWICHES!!!

Cait G.

The Modern Butcher has never done us wrong - everything from their regular sandwich menu to their homemade sausage to their well-curated grocery section is thought out and amazing. I’ve started buying all my meat here as well - local is better and the quality is top notch. Everyday I check social media for their sandwich of the day and I’m never disappointed. Of course, Saturdays are for *The* Best North Shore Beef Three Way you can get anywhere. Everyone there is friendly and helpful. This place is a true gem I can’t support enough.