Absolutely spectacular quality of food owners, who really care and I'm not part of some investment…read moregroup or some big chain. This is the way it was meant to be.

The only negative here are the long lines of people waiting…read more The very positive here are the long lines of people waiting. I don't know why the meats at Joseph's are better than that at any grocery store.....but they are. We don't eat too much red meat but when we do, we get it at Joseph's. Always a smile and willingness to cut what we want the way we want it. Always a dinner delight.

I have frequented Devon Avenue meet for several years. Vince…read more, the owner, has always presented a quality product in a pristine store.

So glad to have such a quality butcher in the neighborhood! It's cash or check only, FYI. Also upon…read morefirst impression, VERY clean. Family owned and like many others have stated, they treat you like family. Immediately upon walking in, I was greeted by a butcher who was more than helpful and kind. My husband and I are on a new health journey so I've often times asked MANY questions and he was patient and helpful with every answer. Even with him knowing I didn't have cash and had to leave and come back. Needed some quality burgers and brats for a friend's grilling birthday bash. Picked up beer brats upon recommendation (and a crowd favorite), Mediterranean turkey burgers (super good and I enjoyed them more than my husband did if I'm to be honest), prime rib burgers (currently vacuum sealed in the freezer), skin on hot dogs (best ever), cheddar and jalapeño burger (another fave!), and maybe a couple others I can't recall. Everything so far- fresh and from what I've frozen, has been delicious. We typically shop at Paulina Market so it's been wonderful to find a shop closer at the same level (in our opinion). It is pricey as some have stated but you're paying for what you get. They have an amazing selection of prepared foods as well. Worth stopping in for! Can't wait to restock.

Excellent sandwiches, made with their high-quality meats and cheeses. The service was super…read morefriendly and fast, and the whole shop was very clean and well-organized. Good sized seating area for dine-in.

Tonight we picked up pork shank and potatoes au gratin, it was soooo delicious 10/10…read more I would recommend this store for weekly dinners, appetizers, desserts and all fresh meat.

Was looking for some good food options after my workout and noticed this place. Decided to come…read moregive it a try. Parking is a bit difficult but definitely worth the visit for the food. The store itself looks like a section for groceries and butcher products with a cooking/grilling section on the side where the food is all made fresh. They have a good variety of options for both meatlovers and health conscious eaters. I ended up ordering the greek burger with fries, the avgolemono, chicken skewer and a nice thick piece of spanikopita. All of it was amazing and the tzatziki is one of my favorites. The food was all freshly made, the service was both friendly and helpful, and overall just a great experience. Will definitely be recommending and returning to try more options on their menu. Very happy to have found such a great greek spot since moving from NY.

My cousin brought their leg of lamb to our house for Pascha yesterday. It was so delicious and…read moretender, this has to be a staple every year now. Excellent job!

I can't believe they have been around for 4 years and this is my first time there…read more When we walked in I was concerned that no one was in the restaurant. In their defense it was 4:00 and the evening rush hadn't began. We were greeted by a lovely young lady (Nicki) We decided on 3 sandwiches so we could try a little of everything (or so we thought) 1. Brisket sandwich Amazing! Perfectly cooked, 6 options for BBQ sauces. Just a great sandwich. 2. Pastrami sandwich Spectacular! My personal favorite. If you're looking for a NY style Pastrami, then go to NY. This sandwich was a thick cut Chicago sandwich. Also, not a traditional mustard but a mustard dressing...fine by me because the Pastrami is all that matters. So juicy so flavorful, a fat man's (me) dream 3. Italian beef. I was almost full and picked at the beef...really good too...but I have to say their giardiniera is amazing. My only gripe with the beef was it didn't come out hot, it came out warm...I prefer hot WAIT THERE'S MORE!!! Halfway through our meal Nicki came by to check on us and DROPPED A COUPLE OF PIECES OF SKIRT STEAK on the table for us to try...no seasoning at all not even salt...its was sooooo good that I'm going to get the steak sandwich next time. Great food, great atmosphere, and great people It's a must have

Top Butcher is the best restaurant. Not only in Elmwood Park nor Chicago, probably in the whole…read moreworld. Everything I've ever had from here in the past three years has been incredible and I think about it a lot. It's one of the last places where you get that community feeling even when you step through the door; wether you're greeted when you walk in or having someone check on you while you eat, the ambiance is unmatched.This is a restaurant that I recommend to people I like because you don't just go to Top Butcher once it becomes part of your routine. The Scorza family is always inside talking to everyone and working like maniacs. Top Butcher is on my death row meal... I love this place!

We had some friends coming into town for a birthday and I needed a good steak. This place came as a…read morerecommendation from a friend who told me I'd be wasting my time going anywhere else for a good steak around my neighborhood. The business had just opened and it was very welcoming and clean - lots of items for sale with a full smoker and deli that allows you to eat inside. The steaks were a hit and I look forward to making this place a regular stop. So happy to see the pretzel crack available for purchase! So good!

Amazing food. Steak sandwiches are off the chain. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!read more

International Meat is the only place I will willingly buy meat again. To put into perspective I'm a…read moreBBQ pit master with a competition BBQ team. I know meat. Plus rarely write yelp reviews. International Meat earned their 5 stars with ease. I purchased baby back ribs and they were perfect. The brisket I bought was very good, the pork butt was delicious but I was most surprised by the hamburgers and hot Italian sausage. I NEVER buy hamburgers, I buy or grind my own meat. International Meats hamburger patties were the perfect size, the meat was so fresh and they made some of the best burgers I've ever had. I judge people on their sausage. I've had more Italian sausages than most. International Meats sausages were perfect. They should be the standard for how good an Italian sausage should be. Overall I couldn't say anything bad about International Meats. If I could i would. If you cook meat, buy it here. You won't find meat with noticeably better quality anywhere. Trust me, I've been looking. A+ guys.

Good quality steaks you can buy to grill at home. We got a few filets from Australia that tasted…read moregreat.

These guys are the best! The meats are outstanding and the ahi tuna is heavenly. Erik, Justin and…read morethe rest of the team are super knowledgeable and helpful.

Carnivore in Oak Park…read more This is a butcher shop and fish market that also sells sandwiches I can't really decide if the old time decor is by design or if the place is really needing an upgrade. I actually think it's the latter. It's a lot smaller than I imagined with very limited seating. We went here for the grilled salmon sandwich. We had seen many online reviews saying it is amazing. They make the sandwiches right in front of you, so you know that they are fresh. We took our sandwiches to go and by the time we got them home , they were cold. The fries traveled well, but again they were also cold bu the time we got home. The grilled salmon sandwiches were very good, but not great , and I really would have loved to have eaten it warm. Prices are on the high side for the butcher meats. But I guess you should expect that since they are an artisanal butcher. I did not like the look of some of the meats in the cases. Would we go back? Maybe to try the Bacon Burger. But we would definitely recommend eating your food in the butcher shop and not taking it to go. I have just found out that that are moving into Carnival Grocery in Oak Park.

Wild Fork appears to have a neat concept for a grocery store. This store has a prime location in…read morethe downtown area of Oak Park/River Forest. Their food looked food. The lighting and setting appeared inviting and appealing. They had more variety and selection than I expected. It looked like they had high quality products.

This place! Yes yes yes!!so soooooo good. A little wait, but worth it! Fresh and delicious just…read morewhat we wanted.

I had a Costco membership but when they stopped accepting cash at the food court that was the sign…read moreit was time to bail. Business's should accept as many payment systems as possible. Ellengee Market has been here it seems forever. Nestled next to the Metra tracks just north of the car wash. I've purchased 5 products over the past 7 months from Ellengee Market;Hot Dogs,Burgers,Gyros,Meatballs and Cheddar Jalapeno Beef brats. The hot dogs are the Eisenberg brand;skinless all beef, 8/1(8 to a pound) These are quite tasty,they remind me of David Berg yet a 10# box will be $10 cheaper than Vienna Beef. Or you can get a 5# bag;40 hot dogs enclosed. Next up was the burgers. Frozen;4/1 cooks without shrinking with a little fat which is needed when cooking burgers.And tasty as well.And for beef a very good price. If you want to make gyros at home purchase the 5# box of pre-sliced gyros meat. About 120 slices in the box and 4-5 slices will be enough to make your gyros with. The Fontanini cooked italian meatballs are quite good. I purchased the 5# 1 &1/2" ones that are perfect for sandwiches or pasta. All that's needed is a little sauce to cook them in. Made with pork and beef. Lastly the Jalapeno cheddar beef brats. Large and good by themselves or with mustard. And there are many other products as well. Each week the price list is updated which can be found on their website. Credit cards or Cash. If you want to pay wholesale prices without a membership give Ellengee Market a try. https://ellengeemarket.com/

Their meats very very fresh. The corn beef is awesome. They're a wholesale business.but have a…read moreretail inside all the employees there are wonderful they try to accommodate Thk you