I rate REAMS a 10+ I was amazed from the first time I went…read morethere, have never seen such an assortment of in house made meats, anything imaginable! Plus a delicious deli, and SO MANY meat sticks, all Freshly made! Their dips are homemade, biscuits & gravy and quiche's are phenomenal--- EVERY SINGLE THING IS AMAZING!!!!! Too many to mention, staff is wonderful too, so helpful - Love Reams!

I don't come here often, but when I do, I'll join the droves of people looking to score some fresh…read moremeat. The Buttcher counter is a wonderland of Beef & Pork. Yep, it's a 'cattle call' for those willing to wait methodically in line for your number to be called. And for those aimlessly throwing 5 Stars for cuts of meat with 'Steakhouse' prices, Reams just can't get enough of your credit card! B-17. "Bingo"!

Bottom Line: A real deal butcher shop for the unabashed, real deal meat lover. Top quality, fresh…read moremeat but do not expect cheap meat. This is not what you may remember as your Mom's or Grandmother's butcher shop. In my view they are a specialty shop providing premium quality at premium prices. The store is tucked in the corner of a small shopping center and parking can be a challenge on a Saturday. It is clean and bright. I am glad to see though, that there are still artisans with a commitment to quality, and craftsmanship in a trade--AI, thankfully, has no place here in delivering fresh, luxurious cuts of beef, pork and other fine meat either pre-cut or carved to your specifications. I have not been here before so I decided to give them a try starting with several, precut NY Strip steaks and several burger patties to prepare on the grill. The service is polite and professional--not a lot of time for chit-chatting with your butcher like I remember my Grandmother doing. There were several customers waiting in the small shop so I did not feel comfortable trying to dive into the particulars of the meat sourced so I just went with it. The steaks were fairly large cuts, just over one inch thick, and with what struck me as medium marbleization. The USDA grade was not posted on the price tags (that I saw). I decided to see if I could get away with a reverse sear on the steaks and it worked out pretty well though I kept the precook at a lower temperature than I normally would with a thicker cut for fear of over cooking them before I got them to the grill. That worked out well, getting them off the grill at medium doneness. The steaks were reasonably tender, juicy, with, as hoped, a luscious, beefy umami and enjoyed by my guests. I paired everything with a nice Côt which was just perfect. I decided to try the burgers on the griddle top, done to medium, and they were flavorful and juicy. I have to say I was satisfied with the quality and did not feel taken to the cleaners at almost $30 a pound for the steaks though I am not sure this will be a weekly stop (that price point was one of the lower ones in the shop). I will, however, come back for those times I am having special guests or family for those special occasions and will likely update then.

We were looking for a three pound brisket to try out a new recipe. After going to several grocery…read morestores which either had no brisket or bulk sizes of it, we reached out to Leffelman on instagram and asked if they would be able to provide us with a 3lb Brisket the next morning. They answered promptly! The store is well situated just north of the tracks downtown Downers Grove. The cashier greeted us and took our order as we looked around the shop. The service was great but the brisket was even better! We highly recommend Leffelman as a butcher and look forward to coming here again next time inspiration strikes. Thank you!

Been working in Hampshire for 2 years and just came across this hidden gem in downtown area. Well I…read morefinally stopped before the weekend hit and I am glad I did. I got some fresh applewood smoked bacon which usually I'd cook on stovetop. After talking with owner for a while he reminded me to cook it in oven and let me just say I have been doing it wrong my whole life. The applewood smell in my house afterwards was like I just smoked it myself! Hands down one of the coolest guys I've talked to and for sure will be back to try everything else! Thank you

Great town butcher. The best bacon and corned beef! Service was great, very kind and informative.read more

This store is ALWAYS CLEAN…read more However, they are also EXPENSIVE, and the advertised prices on the shelves are different from what comes up at checkout. I have noticed that I "usually" have to pay attention to the price on the shelf vs. the checkout price. Just today, 4/18/26, I bought Mrs. Fisher's potato chips. Price on the shelf: $3.99. (GREAT DEAL - Which is specifically why I BOUGHT THEM). Price at checkout: $4.69. Customer Service was very nice (Symone). Went to check pricing, came back and said: That's for the smaller bag. My reply: Well, THIS size (1.5lb) is sitting behind the $3.99 tag. She gave me a DOLLAR back immediately. I made $.30. No need to get heated, she was wonderful, so big deal, right? My issue is NOT with her. NO. This is my most recent experience. It's happened before, and I always get a bit more in refund than what's truly the difference. However, THIS HAPPENS A LOT with Schmucks. We rarely shop there due to their being expensive, and this "price hike at checkout". This is actually ILLEGAL in Illinois, and Schmucks seems to make a practice of it. BEWARE SHNUCKS CUSTOMERS in DeKALB......you may be paying more than you legally have to.

I been coming here since I first Moved in to dekalb this was…read moreso close to me walking distance from where I lived My first impression when I cam in is wholly cow the prices are so high not even Whole Foods I Remember how much I paid for one onion I almost got a heart attack lol Yes they have cute flower In the front a bakery but how can people Afford the prices once I got to know Dekalb I did go to other grocery stores here people are not that friendly I just sometimes drop from time to time To get a specialty item they have is chocolate Covered pop corn it was soooo delicious I found out is only sealable

This company has NO clue how to run a department. They had a 3 day sale and ran out of the…read moretortilla encrusted chicken on the 1st day. This ISN'T the 1st time this has happened. They didn't bother to offer me a rain check. I highly recommend NO one shop at this place as it's quite apparent management is as clueless and useless as a $3 bill

I called and placed an order ,went to pick it up and wasn't ready the next day.The guy goes back to…read moreget one and brings out double the size the the order was placed which was double the price and I wasn't happy and they didn't care .I will head else where after that because there employees don't follow through on the order that was placed .They don't care how long you been a customer or not .Reams ,Butcher on the Block ,kearns for now on.

First time customer. Bought two good steaks. One prime and one choice porterhouse. Cooked the…read more"choice" first and was super impressed with the tenderness and the taste! Far better than we have gotten from Joseph's or Costco! Saving the "prime" for maybe Fathers Day? ‍. Fresh fish looked good too but came to try steaks. Picked up some store made mild salsa and enjoyed some on the patio today! I loved it! But don't recall if they offered a spicier version...which my son prefers? Only negative I could find is they don't offer a very large deli variety; nor do they make many salads to choose from. Joseph's has them beat there! Mostly I'm THRILLED a butcher shop is open past 5:00PM! Commuters and lazy people like me will appreciate that!!

Good small meat market. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Nice selections of fresh and frozen…read moremeats and sausages. Slightly pricey, but delicious steak, good cuts, worth a couple extra bucks for the quality and to support a small business. A must try for the locals.

This is a nice little family run store front offering a wide variety of beef, chicken, and pork…read morecuts among others. They're very friendly and helpful. The prices are reasonable for farm fresh meats, and the quality is way better than anything you're going to pick up at the local grocery store. This place is definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.

My niece lives nearby and referred us for great meat. They are nice people who provide the best…read morequality meats around. The taste is incomparable to the grocery stores' meats. It's so worth a few dollars extra to get the best tasting and cleanest meats. Just try it once and you'll see what I'm talking about and you'll be hooked!

A large selection of brats that you can only find there. The other food is equally good. The…read moreservice is friendly and knowledgeable; it is well worth the ride. You know you are in a specialty shop.

In a dusty little town that can easily be 1000 miles from nowhere, a Meat Market suddenly appears…read moreas you kick the tumbleweeds aside. Yep, an unsuspected Twilight Zone moment involving purveyors of fine meats.. The hefty 'Iowa Chops' will weigh down your picnic basket, and 'Bears' fans can rejoice while torching some 'Packer' Brats over an open flame! The 'Beef Stix'; you're guaranteed a full day supply of Sodium. Just West of Dekalb...