Butcher on the Block stands as one of the premier butcher shops in the area. The quality of the…read moremeats is exceptional, the craftsmanship is evident, and the entire operation reflects a deep respect for the trade. The staff treat customers like family, know their craft inside and out, and are always eager to share their knowledge. Nearly everything is made in-house, showcasing true old-school butchery and creativity. It's also an outstanding sandwich shop, turning those top-tier ingredients into some of the best sandwiches around.

I've been getting meats here for years and they NEVER disappoint. The soups, sandwiches, and the…read moresection of freezers right when you walk in the door always have outstanding selections and new things as well. The staff and service are always 5 star. If you haven't been there yet, you are truly missing the areas BEST butcher shop, in my opinion. Here's to another great year in business. Thank you

Reams is like a grocery store for just meat. After hearing about Reams for most of my life, I…read morefinally decided to check out this location as I was in the area The location is very easy to find. Parking was plentiful, and I entered the building not knowing what to expect. When you enter, you can see this is a just a different but amazing place. They have freezers with meat, deli cases with meat, fridge with meat, and more deli cases with meat. There are other non-meat like cheese, desserts, and bread. For my visit, I bought some Braunschwager aka: liver sausage. The flavor was very good.. but yet a little strong for my taste bud. However, I would still rate it top 10 that I have ever tried. Jerky dip was delicious. It was very easily spreadable and a little sweet. Wagyu Tallow was in the end of the fridge aisle. I will have to test this out when I smoke some brisket or something. Overall, the prices were very reasonable especially given today's-inflation prices. I am a huge fan and will return in the future to try more stuff. Especially the jerky!

Ream's ham for the win, again! This is the third holiday that we got our ham from Reams. No more…read moreover priced chain ham for us. It's so tender and juicy plus the glaze is the kiss on top. Plus, it was $30 and not +$100!

First time in Wisconsin and was highly recommended to visit Lomeli Butcher shop to try their…read moremenudo. Lomeli Butcher shop is a great location that has everything needed to make a perfect Latino meal. Lomeli has a very good carneceria with reasonable prices and any type of meat/seafood you're looking for. In addition to the carneceria their produce is very fresh and carry the usual items to compliment any meal. Finally, their hot case of fresh dishes to include birria con Chivo and Beef, tacos, taquitos and carnitas are all freshly made and delicious. They also have freshly made salsas for any occasion as well as side dishes like beans and rice. Lomeli also has a nice grocery store for anything lease you need. Staff was very friendly and speak Spanish and English to help any customer with questions. Menudo was off the charts, some of the best I had, perfectly seasoned and very tender. We picked up extra for the next day. Pomelo's Butcher shop is an awesome place for anyone looking to make a delicious meal. I also highly recommend you try this spot!!

Best prices in town!! You can find not only Hispanic/mexican food but anything else you can…read morepossibly think of the food they sale is great the customer service is extremely helpful and friendly. And lastly the ambiance makes you feel like you are in a truly authentic Hispanic store experience

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.

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

I drove out to Q7 Ranch today and bought a few pounds of free range, grass fed sirloin, ground beef…read moreand few pasture raised chickens (which are better than simply "free range" in that they get to eat more natural grass because their pen is moved a few feet to a fresh spot every day). They also have pork but I didn't order any. They're very friendly and easy to buy from. Just call first to make an appointment and drive out to the ranch. Most meat is sold by the pound. When I got home I cut the frozen sirloin into 3-4oz pieces and seared in a cast iron skillet (which I think is a more pure way to cook a steak, avoiding any extra flavors which are imparted from cooking over fire). The steak was extremely flavorful. I also minced a piece to have as traditional steak tartare (see picture above). The beef flavor was bright and full -- and the color was amazing. From the Q7 Ranch website: "Quarter Circle Seven Ranch is an Illinois family owned and operated all natural, grass fed beef cattle ranch based in Marengo, Illinois. Blessed with an abundance of natural vegetation and water; our ranches provide over 400 acres of native grass pastures in Marengo, Poplar Grove and Virginia, Illinois with our home pasture being only 58 miles northwest of the Chicago loop. Our husbandry and pasture management practices meet all of the All Natural/Grass Fed requirements that our clients want...locally produced and locally processed. No growth hormone implants or additives. No fed antibiotics. No herbicides applied to our pastures. No pesticides applied to the cattle. Plenty of natural grasses, shade and clean flowing water. Our processing, packaging and pricing is intended to allow for the maximum in client choice. You can purchase one steak, one whole beef or any amount in between or split a purchase with family or friends. We believe that buying locally leaves a smaller carbon footprint by saving energy and therefore should cost less. Our prices are market based, applying discounts of 10% to 33% to the prices of the largest internet based providers. Our mission is to provide Chicagoland families a high quality, locally produced, and affordable choice in grass fed beef. Living "Green" is critical. It is also inconvenient when compared with a trip to the local supermarket. We try to help with that by offering delivery service to your home or business. Although, we have more fun when you visit the ranch to pick up your order and take a look around."

We purchased some ground beef from them at the Family Farmed Expo. It was the tastiest beef I have…read moreever had. We have also purchased some of their Beef at the Butcher and the Larder and love it. It is nice to have a free range grass fed alternative to the regular store beef. We look forward to ordering our first 1/8 beef side.

Tony's Butcher Shop is an absolute gem in Grayslake…read more The quality of the meats here is outstanding. It is truly miles better than anything you will find at a grocery store or warehouse club, and the prices are very reasonable for the level of quality you are getting. Every cut is fresh, well prepared, and clearly sourced with care. You can genuinely taste the difference. What really sets Tony's apart is the service. The team consistently goes the extra mile by offering recommendations, custom cuts, and cooking tips, and by making you feel valued as a customer. It is clear they take pride in their work and in serving the community. Having a good old fashioned neighborhood butcher shop like this is a special treat. Tony's Butcher Shop truly values its customers and the Grayslake community, and we are lucky to have it. If you care about quality, great service, and supporting a local business, this place is a must visit.

I rent this place first class in there a couple years ago and the fella that behind try the first…read morecut of a strip steak oh my gosh it was amazing and i also had tried the side dishes they're amazing also!!! Clearly two guys behind the counter two or three and they'll cut meat and talk to you about your meat and anything you want for you really nice place. I wanna take cash checks.

The bacon ends are OUTSTANDING! Oh my!!!…read moreI can't wait to try the other products. Thank you, Wallace Farms, for exceptional bacon!!

I'm hesitant to write this review, because I don't want this place to catch on, become too popular…read moreand be unable to meat demand (sorry I had to...). Wallace is a rare combination of the highest quality product, convenience and affordability. Their website is simple to navigate and order from, while the monthly pick up as quick and easy as it gets, you're in and out in 30 seconds. The products, well I don't know where to begin. Everything I have purchased from them has been excellent (and there has been a lot). I have purged my kitchen of any grocery store bought meat and have switched solely to Wallace. Their meat comes vacuum sealed and frozen, which has resulted in my freezer being stocked to the brim with grassfed, organic and ethically raised meat. I challenge you to find a better steak in the city at any price, let alone the prices they charge. For a similar cut at these price points, you're probably looking at a styrofoam tray with a gray piece of meat on it from your local supermarket.

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.

What a great find. We happened into Headon's on the advice of a travel story and it lived up to…read moreits' reputation. Brought home the nicest 6 1/2 ounce burgers we've ever had and two bags of the freshest kaiser rolls and brat buns. The buns were so good, so light and fluffy and delicious we ate half the bag plain with just a little butter. Delicious! All of their meat products are made in-house. Sausages, cuts of beef and pork, meat sticks (best meat sticks I've ever had). Fresh, lean meat with a smooth texture. Deli sides are beyond reproach, fresh and decidedly delicious. Just wonderful. This place is so good, I suggested to my wife that we should keep it a secret, but no....the truth be told is the world must know. This place is really worth the drive.

Tom's Farm Market is the go to destination for so many reasons. It's owner is as down to earth as…read moreit gets. Gardening supplies and plants. Flowers. Fruit. World's best musk melons. I mourn when they go out of season. Celebrate when they return in summertime. Same for the best sweet corn in the midwest. Burn wood? Got it Mulch. You get it right? But wait. Tom's Grill makes excellent sandwiches. Bread's pies cookies donuts Salsa Guacamole Salad dressing.

I wanted some strawberries (as did my strawberry fanatic of a toddler--a girl after my own heart)…read more So we packed up and headed to Tom's to get some. No interest in U-Pick, thank you, though they do this throughout the season (check their instagram for info on when they are allowing U-Pick). It was a fine place but I'm not sure if I would make the trip again. It was an hour drive and we got our strawberries, walked around a bit, and left; all told we were there for maybe 20 minutes or so and I don't think it was worth the drive. I'll probably pick up from a farmer's market instead, unless I'm nearby. They have more than just the produce here, as there's a little gift shop area on the one side of the building that has gift items, children's toys and clothes, and more. They also have a counter where you can order food, and a nice outdoor area to eat at. I will say that what I REALLY appreciated was that it wasn't a farm carnival, as some of them are now with rides and lines and parking that's blocks away. This is a more straightforward farm stand, which is what I wanted.