Established in 1917, Staubitz Market is Brooklyn’s oldest operating butcher shop and a fixture on Court Street for more than a century. Founded by John Staubitz, the Cobble Hill institution has served generations of local families, retaining its sawdust-strewn floors, original details, and a tradition of personal service that has become increasingly rare.

The McFadden family took over in the late 1960s, with John McFadden Sr. building a legacy his son, John Jr., carries on today. Behind the counter, meats are selected and cut by hand, advice comes from experience, and orders mark everything from weeknight dinners to family holidays. Businesses like Staubitz give Court Street its character, connecting generations of neighbors through a shop that still feels like their own.