Conscious Carnivore, getting you in touch with your inner socially responsible caveman
Geez, I'm getting a serious case of the meat sweats just thinking about all the meaty goodness contained with the four walls of the Conscious Carnivore. As a semi-serious home cooking enthusiast, it's a joy to have to join the Madison food scene. Not only do they have a wide variety of cuts (I've been searching for hanger and skirt steaks for several years), but I get to choose between organic, grass-fed and local options. The quality of the products I've purchased is top notch, especially the standing rib roast I picked up for Thanksgiving dinner. They also have excellent weekly specials and special cuts (like a skin-on Mangalitsa pork loin - WOW) communicated on their Facebook page LINK
Generally, when I hear the terms like organic and locally sourced, I expect to pay a hefty premium, but that is not the case at CC. Their prices are on par with what I pay at the local Piggy Wiggly here in Waunakee.
Pro tip: CC is a CSA pick up point for Black Earth Meats the third Wednesday of every month.
I've experienced excellent service at CC. I get a warm greeting every time I've entered the store and a staff member (or two) always asks if they can assist in any way. The store offers various cooking and butchering classes and frequent product sampling events where you can meet their suppliers. CC also is a pick-up point for In addition to meat, they stock local beers and cheeses. They even serve Colectivo coffee!
Food coma coming on. Must..finish...review...