The quality of Target's meat is on par with most other stores, but they always have a small selection with no on-site butcher, so everything is pre-packaged and in no way special.

The meat at Trader Joe’s is great, but like Target, there's a very small selection. It's also hard to track the company's sources, which is concerning when it comes to meat.

Walmart has a large selection, but it’s not always easy to track where the meat is from, and meat aficionados will find no specialty cuts or fancy dry-aged, grain-finished options.

Though its meats aren't unique, Meijer has a wide selection and an “Animal Welfare" pledge for a higher quality of freshness. Their meat is also freshly cut and displayed daily.

As a bulk store, Costco buys a lot of meat at once, and you get to reap the savings. Some stores even sell meat from around the world, but specialty cuts are difficult to find.