Artisan butcher counter with premium cuts of meat

Sunnyside's Premier Butcher Since 1985

Sunnyside Deserves
Meat That Speaks
for Itself

European traditions, Queens craftsmanship. Every cut tells a story of heritage, technique, and an uncompromising standard that only a true butcher can deliver.

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Interior of European Meat Boutique showing premium meat displays

1985

Established

Our Story

A Sunnyside Tradition
Cut with Purpose

When European Meat Boutique opened its doors on 43rd Avenue, Sunnyside didn't have a butcher who understood the difference between a dry-aged ribeye and a wet-aged one — not the way we do. Our founder brought over techniques from the old world and built something that Queens has trusted for four decades.

We source from family farms and heritage breeders. Every cut is hand-selected, every charcuterie board is cured in-house, and every customer is treated like they're walking into a family kitchen — because that's exactly what this is.

40+

Years Serving

100%

Fresh Daily

EU

Style & Tradition

Our Selection

What We Butcher

From heritage beef to artisan sausages, every product in our case meets a standard that doesn't bend — because your table deserves nothing less.

Premium beef cuts including ribeye and strip loin
Signature

Premium Beef

Dry-aged ribeyes, heritage breed strips, and custom cuts prepared to your specifications.

Pork products including chops and loin
Farm Fresh

Pork & Lamb

Heritage pork chops, lamb racks, and shoulder cuts from pasture-raised sources.

Artisan charcuterie and cured meats
House Cured

Charcuterie

Prosciutto, salumi, and cured specialties made in-house using traditional European methods.

Artisan sausages and prepared meats
Made Daily

Sausages

Hand-stuffed sausages in Italian, German, and Eastern European styles — fresh and smoked.

Free-range poultry including whole chickens
Free Range

Poultry

Free-range chickens, duck, and turkey — whole birds and specialty cuts available.

Selected cheeses and accompaniments
Curated

Cheese & Sides

European cheeses, specialty accompaniments, and complete platter builds for any occasion.

The Craft

Why Sunnyside Chooses Us

It's not just what we cut — it's how we cut it, where it comes from, and the care we take before it ever reaches your plate.

Heritage Sources

We work with family farms and heritage breeders who raise animals the way nature intended — no shortcuts, no compromises.

Dry-Aged to Perfection

Our dry-aging room develops flavor and tenderness that no other method can match. Patience is our secret ingredient.

Made with Care

Every sausage, every cure, every preparation is done by hand in our shop — because machines can't replicate craftsmanship.

Personal Service

Tell us what you're cooking and we'll recommend the perfect cut. We remember our regulars and their preferences.

"European Meat Boutique has been our family's butcher for over twenty years. The quality never wavers, and the staff treats you like you've known them forever. Sunnyside is lucky to have them."

A Sunnyside Family

Visit Us

Find Us in the
Heart of Sunnyside

We're right on 43rd Avenue, easy to find and even easier to love. Stop by and let us show you what a real butcher shop looks like.

Address

42-12 43rd Ave, Sunnyside, NY 11104

Hours

Mon–Sat: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Sunday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Street view of Sunnyside Queens near 43rd Avenue

European Meat Boutique

42-12 43rd Ave, Sunnyside

Get in Touch

We'd Love to Hear From You

Have a question about a cut, want to place a special order, or just want to say hello? Drop us a line and we'll get back to you promptly.

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