A family owned meat market that offers fresh cuts and quality meats along with specialty brats and…read moreBBQ seasonings. Opened since 1955,this is now a 4th generation owned Artisan Butchery. Prices are slightly higher than the "Big Box" stores but the freshness and quality cannot be compared. They also have a location in Geneva Illinois. Definitely a place to try when in the area!

Always like to support local family owned businesses and this one is a great place to find freshly…read morebutchered meats. They make their own meat sticks in various flavors and even some for the dogs. We usually stop to pick some up on our way into Woodhaven Lakes campground. In addition to fresh meats they have deli and frozen items too. Expect to pay premium prices for premium products that are worth the price if you're a carnivore.

Shocking! Not the Polancic's I use to know. Sanitation is a big issue with me…read more Bare hands in raw meat does not mix.

Breaded pork tenderloin is incredible. Made my second trip to buy 20. I'll have to buy a case next…read moretime.

Sullivan's in Mendota is a nice clean store. The problem is employee attitude or at least two…read moreemployees that spoil it for the rest. One of them is Lisa at the service desk. If you've ever had a problem or question, lookout for her uncaring glare and sharp piss poor attitude. The other is Nancy! Nancy will demean and ridicule cashier employees right in front of or within earshot of customers. If upper management would quietly monitor or simply check the cameras on Nancy they would find this true. Also, they would find Nancy doing what she does best and that is taking numerous smoke breaks. Nancy can be found smoking by the entrance door, smoking while pretending to collect carts or hiding in her car while pretending to collect carts. Dylan the store manager is awesome and always has a smile. My guess is that Dylan is well aware of Nancy and Lisa but doesn't want to get involved. Another awesome employee is Juan. Juan is always full of positive energy and genuinely caring. Also, Christina is the polar opposite of Nancy! Christina is caring and respectful towards everyone. Note to upper management: Take a look at constructive criticism and investigate. If you really want to make improvement consider a mailing survey to local customers. Another thought would be survey cards in store that could be mailed to management directly rather than the local store, register receipt with online access survey is another option.

Overly expensive, rude workers. Really sucks that this is the only grocery store around. Really is…read morea struggle to buy healthy food without emptying your entire wallet for it. A lot of the workers are dreadful to talk to making it miserable to go. Wish we had a save a lot instead. Any other grocery store would be better than sullivans.

This is Disneyland for a FatGuy. I never took up tobacco,…read moreI'm a sensible imbiber of Alcohol, and but for a VERY few exceptions (and periods in my history) I wasn't drawn to recreational drugs. Lunchmeat and sausages, though... Thoroughly, positively, indubitably, and absolutely addicted throughout all of my 72 years. Mea culpa, pwned, signed, sealed, and delivered. (Yes I know that shit is NOT good for you or me; and I have, here in my dotage, adapted at least a smidgen of discipline in my consumption of said foodstuffs) But stepping into Reams is hard, my Brothers and Sisters, it's HARD. Temptation in the air, from the butcher shop aroma; Temptation in the eyes, from the never-ending displays in the cases, Temptation in situ from the beckoning samples placed like land mines throughout the store, and the myriad namecards everywhere you look. Temptation to cross gluttony off the "mortal sin" list, or at least create a scheme to take a parcel of fresh Bratwurst to one's next confession; slipping it to the padre hoping the penance is to leave the Mustard off the links for a week or two. I won't even try to describe the treats in store. There's just too much. And it goes beyond charcuterie. The steaks, the chops, the prepared meats. All top top quality. There's condiments, baked goods, wine and beer, even stuff for your dog. Want weird stuff? Offal and innards? It's all there. Seafood, too. And if you're one of those guys (like me) who dig "sausage stix" and Jerky, their home-made offerings are nonpareil. Ditto for their home-made potato salad-type thingies. It wouldn't surprise me to find a dozen Grandmothers fixing all this shit up behind the back wall. Here's another example: In the West Burbs of Chicago, the Czech butchers always had Daisy/Crawford Praszky for sale-It's a tasty Garlic juggernaut halfway between salami and summer sausage. Oscar Mayer WISHES they had something tasting this good. It's a Chicago Staple you'll never hear of through all the chatter about Hotdogs, Italian Beef, and Deep-Dish Pizza. Maybe it didn't get as far North as the Kosher neighborhoods, but on the South and west sides...oboy. Imagine my surprise when I saw Ream's version sitting almost hidden on the very bottom row of one of the cold chests lining the Southern wall. I've never seen it elsewhere, except for the echte Daisy/Crawford version. I thought it was a proprietary thing. Welp, here is Ream's iteration. I saw it while I was in line, and as I already had a cart full of custom-cut stuff, I didn't add it to the haul that day, but the NEXT time we're in deepest Elburn, I'm SO there. Every theory has a corollary, and I was disappointed to learn Ream's quit making their excellent Head Cheese. Yes I know, "head cheese" is on the "fear factor" list with Anchovies, Limburger Cheese, Czarnina (q.v.), and Haggis; but IYKYK, this is a significant loss. Oh well. And about that "it's not good for you" thing: Yeah, there's a lot of fat in sausages, but I am without doubt Reams has no truck with nasty chemicals, or cheating the recipes to add bulk in the name of profits. I'm also pretty sure they're using the best quality sources and the best cuts to make their stuff. Ream's is WAY the fuck out there in the far far far Western Burbs. It isn't quite Eastern Iowa, but it may seem like that during the journey there. And if you're looking for a bargain, shop at Aldi. If this was an Auto Dealer, they'd be selling Mercedes, Audis, and Lamborghinis. Make sure you have some free limit on your cards if you come out here to shop. It also is certain you will buy MORE than you planned to. Mark my words. Then again, Distance and price be damned. If you demand pure excellence, You pay the tab without a gripe. But when you make a sandwich, or pull one of their steaks off the grill, or have a snack of their heavenly Pimento Cheese on a cracker; or shook a bottle of one of the boutique sauces on who-cares-what, or took a bite of a Brat with SERIOUS "snap"... You'll smile quietly knowing you got what you paid for. Perhaps more. And THAT is a rare occurrence in these days of "interesting times"

I don't come here often, but when I do, I'll join the droves of people gathering around the Meat…read moreCounter waiting methodically for your number to be called, Yep, it's a 'cattle call' for those willing to throw 5 Stars for a slab of Beef or Pork with 'Steakhouse' prices. Apparently, people tend to become enamored over some 'Meat Stix'! It's good, but it ain't the only place around serving the best meat imaginable!

Clean store with a wide variety and selection of meats. Saw a butchers sign when I was driving by…read moreand had to stop

The service is very good ... a lot of variety of different meats... They sell all kinds of soups…read more... a lot of different selection.... I will definitely visit again

Small corner market. Really great subs for 5 dollars and fresh meat. A full on small grocery store…read more The staff was friendly, they have a selection in the back for your choice of sandwiches and a small salad bar. If I was local, this place would have all my needs without having to drive several miles to a Walmart. I recommend this spot for anyone in town.

I had to stop in and ask for patty to right a wrong and introduce myself because I gave another…read morestore credit for there very tasty/fresh breakfast sausage. The store it self is in on a side street with plenty of parking and at first opening on a Saturday is pretty easy to navagate because the crowds have not formed yet. The store itself has a small town feel to it, no big chain store feel and more like a neighborhood place. I was surprised to see the salad/pasta bar set up just after 8am, not a huge one but all the basics. Patty invited me to stop by the store if I was ever in the neighborhood, I was was going to Iowa so I was passing Dixon Il and I'm getting off the Hwy because I brought a cooler with me because no way I'm a few miles away and not getting this sausage that I like so much. Flynnies Diner, a local spot uses Olivers for all their meat and I found it in the breakfast plate that I had which i immediately liked. Since I didn't know what the what I was looking for in the store the meat guy helped me, I explained that I wanted the sausage that Flynnies serves and he took me right to it. It was in a small but nicely thought out good looking meat case, nice red meat by the way. Since Patty was so passionate about me correcting my review and setting the record straight and having confirmed with the restaurant owner where the sausage actually came from, I gladly corrected my review so I asked if she was in today and could I speek to her. I just wanted a couple minutes to introduce my self since she took the time to reach out to me and to meet her after correcting the record, it was full circle for the whole situation. The breakfast sausage is top quality which you can tell with the first bite, it's pretty lean and very tasty. It's a very dense/hearty breakfast sausage that is seasoned perfect and like me when you first taste it you know that this is not any commercial sausage. When I had it at the diner I knew that this was a fresh local product and I was right. Patty O I apologize for the wrong information from my server at Flynnies Diner and I was happy to correct my review with your information and give you all the credit that your store deserves and it was nice meeting you and thank you for the great breakfast sausage that I left with, when ever I'm that way I'm bringing a cooler to take some with me.

This is the 3 rd year using Johnson. They call ahead and are…read morevery helpful in selecting the meat cuts. I really appreciated the help.

I was impressed with the work that they did. They prepared my heifer exactly how I wanted it, and…read moreeven better. Thank you so much for your hard work. Definitely, I'm coming back.

There is no other place to go when you want good sausages!! The variety is amazing and so are their…read moreprepared potato salad and coleslaw.

Wurst Kitchen is a locally owned business that offers a assortment of specialty sausages and…read moreproducts. Well worth the trip!

The 'Burger Butcher' Shop…read more Plenty of hefty handcrafted Burger patties are ready to go! Tons of flavors, so pick & choose. Keep it simple; the one with the 'Secret Sauce' is an aromatic 'sizzle' on the grill. Fill the picnic basket and torch-up some tasty Burgers, 'medium-rare' of course. Flame-kissed or not, take a minute and enjoy the Beefy aroma before you dive-in. Then, get down to buisiness.... 'That's good eatin'

Have been coming here for years. Amazing ground beef and burgers. Much better quality than the…read morechain grocery stores right down the street. Fair prices. Staff is always accommodating, and has ground beef for me on the spot when they ran out.

I grew up on the delicious meats from the quaint, old-timey meat market and deli. Friday night…read morefootball games at the high school? Yep, Headon's pork chop sandwiches. Grilling out? Yep, Headon's monster burgers (in ANY variety). Special occasion? Yep, Headon's tender, juicy, and amazingly flavorful steaks or the giant Iowa chops. You just can't beat 'em. You better believe that when I was in town again last week, I made a stop to pick up some brats to bring home. Philly cheesesteak, prime rib with mozzarella, and apple gouda were all AMAZING. You could taste every flavor in each of the sausages. We also tried the blue cheese and cracked pepper meat sticks. Heavenly. If you're ever in north central Illinois, do yourself a massive favor and make a stop here. Editing to add that the maple bacon cheddar breakfast links changed my world.

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.