Moody’s Butcher Shop

It’s hard to find boneless country style ribs, but they usually have them and they are delicious. People are always friendly and helpful.

I have four stars because the people are great. Each time I’ve gone they have been very pleasant. I think they are pricey but the quality of meat is better than most.

First visit to Moody’s. Friendly, knowledgeable, great selection of meats. Will be a regular.

Ladoga location-​Decided to have steaks for Christmas and began to panic when everywhere I went they were out of steak. Decided to try out Moody’s on Christmas eve with my fingers crossed. They were awesome! I was nervous when I saw the limited quanity in the meat case and worried I should have called ahead, but they asked what I was looking for and cut me 4 Ribeyes, 5 T-​bone and 4 Filets and everyone was so friendly and helpful. These steaks were so tender and amazing. My family was very pleased. I will definitely be back.

NOT DEPENDABLE FOR SPECIAL ORDERS!!! My sister ordered a FRESH organic free range turkey weeks before Christmas. The day of pick up CHRISTMAS EVE She was informed they did not have it. No apologies no explanations (I’m sure they gave it to someone else). They said they were giving me a discount on a frozen turkey. After purchasing it she informed me the whole reason she made the order was the «fresh never frozen» quality. I then realized they discounted the price of a fresh turkey and I had received a frozen turkey. So I paid the same price I would have paid for a frozen, organic free range turkey at Kroger. Now the turkey that should have been done cooking tonight might be thawed by Christmas! I should have left it there!

I should probably preface this review by saying the only thing I ever buy here is ground beef, and bacon on special occasions. (Oh, that bacon…)
This ground beef is fantastic. It’s very lean, so I never have to drain the skillet after browning it, but it’s soooo tasty. And it never has those little hard mystery bits that I always found in grocery store ground beef. (You know what I’m talking about. What ARE those things?!)
Yes, it does cost more than the hamburger you’d buy at the store, and I’ve seen people ask why you would pay more for the same thing. But that’s just it– it’s NOT the same. It’s fresh, high quality meat from local cows grown on local farms, and it does taste different. It tastes better.
I always go straight to the freezer that holds the prepackaged ground beef, but they do have a small selection of fresh veggies, local honey, eggs, and dairy items.
I hate to overpay for things and am very cheap… er, «thrifty»… but I will make a special trip every time and pay more every time to get this meat rather than buy it at the grocery store. Because life is too short to eat food you don’t like.

Only have been to the Greenwood location, but the filet was sooooo much better than any other store bought filet. Also the hamburger was the best also. Will buy from always now! Local and fresh. You can just tell from how bright red all the meat is. Can’t wait to try everything else!

There’s a lot to like about Moody’s. The meat they offer is delicious and I’ve never had any quality of freshness issues. They stock local products, which is always a good way to go. They also offer things other than meats — local eggs, fresh breads, cheeses, preserves, etc. The service has always been good and I always leave with a smile on my face and a bag full of meaty goodness.
The only downside is they don’t have a huge selection. A few additional cuts of beef would be appreciated, as well as more pork choices. And most items are prepackaged or precut — I don’t think I could walk in and get sausage in bulk or a whole beef tenderloin. But these are minor complaints and certainly won’t stop me from going back.
Is Moody’s the best butcher in all of the Indy area? Probably not. But they are the best place to get local, responsibly raised meat in Avon and that’s good enough for me.

Been here twice now. Not impressed.
Today, went in for some thick cut ribeyes and they wouldn’t cut them. They had pre-​cut 1″ and that was what I had to take.
I should have walked out, but I needed the two steaks.
I feel like they hide behind all of the natural bullshit to impress those people on that particular bandwagon.
This is not a good, local butcher shop. The pimply kid at Kroger will cut my ribeye, sure will be at a 45 degree angle, but at least they do it.

I just don’t get it. Perhaps its the Zionsville location. I’ve been there 3 – 4 times just to check to see if they have increased their offering. Each time I see very little fresh meat, the usual cases of frozen items but no reason to return vs. my destination trips to Kona Jacks for seafood or WFM or Kincaid’s. Check out Kincaid’s 56^th & Illinois, now that’s a meat market! Fresh made crabcakes. Bone-​in veal chops Grass fed beef

Yum, yum. Picked up a Grill Pack of assorted meats. After trying the bacon burger (lean ground beef combined with ground bacon) and sirloin steak we decided that we would definitely be returning to Moody’s as the local grocery store meat pales in comparison.

I’ve been buying meat and seafood from Moody’s for years. They have a great variety and you never have to worry about quality. I’m thrilled they are now carrying Boarhead Sandwich meats and Ludwig Farms cheeses. Mmmmm… try the habanero havarti.

We got Tomahawk Steaks here — they were Ah-​MAZING!!!
I love this butcher shop and I highly highly recommend it! I have not complaints!

We live in Indiana. Which is in the Midwest. Which is farm country.
So why do so many people buy crappy grocery store meat that has been trucked in from some CAFO thousands of miles away?
Support your local farmer!
I have been shopping at Moody’s for years. I was bummed when they closed their City Market location a few years ago but other than that, they have never disappointed me. Now I drive to the Avon or Zionsville shops to pick up everything I need for grilling out at home or tailgating. We live on the southside, so the fact that I would drive that far just to go to a butcher shop should tell you something.
Their products are fresh and come direct from their sustainable farm in Ladoga, IN. Once you taste this stuff, you’ll never want to eat crappy meat again. I have eaten the chicken, eggs, beef, pork, and lamb, and all are excellent. I once ordered a large brisket from Moody’s, packed it up, and trucked it seven hours away to a family get together in Missouri. I was told by a BBQ pro that it was the best brisket he’s ever had. Every time I bring Moody brats and burgers to the tailgating group, they get rave reviews. The chicken bombs are also a favorite.
The service is top notch at all locations.
They offer tours of their farm, which is a nice option. Farmers shouldn’t be embarrassed for the public and their customers to see their conditions. They should actually be proud to show off their operations. If they’re good stewards of the land and animals, that is.
The next time you’re in need of something to throw on the grill or a roast to cook for mom and dad, head to Moody’s.
The experience will be moooooving.

Meat heaven.

I’ve been very happy with the quality of the meats I’ve purchased from Moody. The staff is friendly.
My biggest complaint though is that I can’t really consider them a full service butcher shop as 9 out of 10 times, they do not have everything that I need.
I want to purchase everything there and am disappointed that they rarely deliver on that.
I’m willing to pay the considerably higher prices but only if I can find what I need there.

Two words: ham salad.
I have never and will never have a finer ham salad than Moody’s ham salad.
Yes, I said ham salad 3 times.
Correction. 4 times.

Ok being in Avon we have no Traders Joes or Whole foods so between here and Back in Time natural store… I am pretty set on food and supplements and beauty products that I can’t get at the supply house.
Moody Meats has a great selection of fish and chicken, plus a big section on red meats. They have marinades and sauces, dairy, plus a deli meat and cheese section. It’s always very clean and the staff is as helpful as they can be, meaning they are usually pretty busy. I don’t find the prices to be that expensive. This isn’t mass produced meat.
Just finding the place, I have to say I am kinda timid in the store. I suggest if you have questions and want to talk to a staff member about there products to go in while they are not busy. Go to their website
for hours because I don’t want to get them wrong
They also have tours of the farm which I think is super cool of them. I’m not into seeing my food while it’s still alive but if that’s your thing– you have that option!

As someone who developed his taste for responsibly raised meats during his formative college days in Crawfordsville, I have been familiar with Moody Meats through their Ladoga location for some time. However, my more immediate proximity to its Avon location brought me there today on a quest at the behest of my foolhardy best friend who thinks it will behoove him to get married this Saturday. At least we can use grass-​fed delicious cuts of meat to appease the hunger of the guests, right?
So when I called asking if they could accommodate a significant order for a couple of cured hams, a couple of beef roasts, and various other meat products, I was happy to find that they indeed could. Their prices are reasonable for what you get – basic assurance that your meat was raised in conditions that a reasonable person would prefer. That is to say with grass at their feet rather than ankle deep in fecal concentrates.
They also have a frequent buyers club wherein one can qualify for a free fillet, so that was nice too. I think their chicken might be a little high on price, but I’ve had it and it very chickeny chicken for sure so it is probably worth it. Their staff was helpful and even a bit funny. The store carries some Trader’s Point Creamery products, which seems a nice symbiotic relationship for them to proffer. They are closed on Sunday and Monday, I believe. It is on the East side of SR 267.