Full disclosure: I'm an East Coast transplant who, after four and a half years, is still…read moredesperately trying to get a seafood fix in central Illinois. For some reason, I just haven't given up get; I probably should. At any rate, this place is not going to change my mind about locating decent seafood in the Midwest. It's tiny, grody, and when I asked if they had any tuna he pulled pre-packaged salmon out of the freezer and said it was the only tuna they had. (Seriously, it had SALMON written on the package in giant letters.) We wound up going to Schnuck's instead; I would recommend the same for other prospective seafood-purchasers.

I have officially had the best sandwich in my life, thanks to this place. I'm visiting a friend,…read moreand found Cheese and Crackers on Yelp. I'm not a sandwich person, but my 16 year old is, and I wanted something I could eat to-go. You can smell the scent of yummy as you walked into the door. It appears to be a gourmet grocery store, specializing in sushi grade seafood, pasta from Italy, fancy cheeses, meats, caviar, and sodas from around the country. They had diet Cheerwine, even. I've never seen so many different root beers in one place- there was even a pumpkin root beer! There wasn't a BLT on the menu, but they custom made one for my son, and he added pesto and provolone. He declared it the best BLT ever, and knocked his favorite sandwich place back home to second place. I had the Thanksgiving everyday. A $16 buck sandwich, I was skeptical it wasn't going to live up to its price point. However, it was worth every cent. It was turkey, goat cheese, and homemade cranberry sauce on sourdough, and grilled panini style on a press. The turkey was sliced fresh- everything was made fresh. The taste was absolutely amazing. I live in California, but hate most sourdough bread, because that tang tastes spoiled. You don't have that weird taste with Cheese and Crackers sourdough bread- it's just delicious toasted buttered bread. It was the right texture and made it crunch. The crew appeared very hardworking and enjoyed their jobs. We were greeted kindly, and felt welcome. I use a walker, and was able to navigate the store, but note the space is kinda small. Since I don't live here, I'm going to do my best to recreate my sandwich at home. Cheese and Crackers- thanks for teaching me about a delicious flavor combination, and for providing an enjoyable epicurean experience.

How could they possibly claim to have the best sandwich in the state? My son insisted on coming…read morehere just because of that claim, but what a huge disappointment! We paid $20 for one sandwich and waited more than 20 minutes for it. When we finally got it, the three of us each took just two bites and didn't want to eat any more. The bread was soggy, and one of the sauces inside had a slightly bitter taste. Honestly, this was incredibly disappointing. Definitely not what we expected after hearing it was supposed to be the best sandwich in the state.

Awesome food! Had the fish and chicken and both were delicious! The sides were all excellent!…read moreFriendly service. It's a must try place so good!

They sold me very small catfish filets and when I called from home to let them know I was told I…read morecould come back and get another piece!

The hours are inconvenient, the place is far from most apartments in the area, and their stock is…read moreliable to change daily, but the UIUC meat lab is the best-kept secret on campus. The meat is of excellent quality, the selection is good, prices are great for the product you're getting, and it's usually not too busy. All the meat is slaughtered and butchered locally, so it's the freshest money can buy. In addition to raw cuts of beef and pork, they also carry prepackaged bacon, sausages, ham, and other processed meats. You can also buy eggs by the flat, which is quite the bargain if you're a big breakfast eater. Simply put, if you want meat in Chambana, this is the place to get it.

Very accommodating professional and personal. I have had only stellar service and I feel confident…read morewith the product and process.

I am thoroughly impressed with Old Time Meat & Deli Shoppe. This place has the best selection of…read moremeat, chicken, and fish in Champaign. They also have the friendliest staff and a phenomenal selection of Boar's Head meats. To top it off, $1 bags of huuuuge potato chips. They have all of your grilling necessities, frozen food, and pre-marinated meats. This place is a gem that has so much to offer for reasonable prices! Nothing better than their stuffed potatoes and cheese curds.

Little old fashioned deli butcher shop. Totally recommend them. The selection and prices are very…read morecomparable. Great service, excellent products

I have been going here for all the meat needs I have for several years. I've never been…read moredisappointed. They always make a special cut if I ask for it. The quality of the meat here is much better than anything else I found in town.

Fresh locally owned- great quality and variety. Convenient hours. Would definitely recommend!read more

Quality ingredients makes for a better meal, I am a firm believer of that. I am so glad to find…read moresuch a friendly local butcher shop, in fact a little mad at myself for not stopping here sooner. They got a variety of meats, house made brats, burgers, and more!!! They also have lamb and bison meats and parts of cows and pigs that are less often used. They got a lot of things out in the display cases and freezers. If there's something you don't see or need specifically, they are beyond happy to help. In my case I needed soup bones and beef shank, both things they don't have out in the front of the store and I know I won't find In grocery stores. They fired up the saw and cut the bone down into sizable segments and trimmed the shank for me. I thanked them a ton since they definitely went out of their way for me I felt. I honestly didn't pay attention to the price, I was just happy I got all the ingredients I needed, in addition I picked up a pack of bacon cheddar burgers. Everything was ~$20 at the end, so not bad in my opinion.

Well, where to begin. I just spent $2,061 on a 1/2 beef with a 458lb hanging weight so $4.50/lb…read morefor a lovely prized 4H steer that was grain fed and they messed my cuts up pretty bad. I am beginning to think I got someone else's order. I am missing my cubed steak, pot roasts, soup bones, ox-tail, and arm roasts. My steaks were cut incorrectly as I ordered bone in ribeyes, cut at 3/4" (they are boneless), sirloins cut at 1/2" thick, t-bones/porterhouses cut at 3/4". Every steak was 1". After spending a mint on the beef and paying $484.96 to have them screw it up, I will not be a repeat customer here. This was my first experience and I will not be back. I will be calling to lodge my complaint and resolution with someone who can resolve/make reparations for their failures. Unfortunately, I like the farmer who raises the beef I buy and he only takes cattle here for slaughter. I am going to have to find another farmer and processor. 1 star because I got some of my meat back and one star for the vacuum pack, but there cannot be anymore due to their negligence.

Bought a prime rib for our annual Christmas Eve dinner. It was excellent! Great flavor and really…read moretender. Great communication from them. They called to let me know it was ready and waited on us promptly when we picked it up. Definitely recommend!

Best source for fresh, healthy meat. Christmas morning wouldn't be the same without fresh ground…read moresausage from Allen's Meats.