Y'all I never thought I needed a butcher until I stopped in here!!! Their beef bacon is unreal…read more The regular bacon was delicious too. The young man who waited on me was super knowledgeable and friendly!!! I can't wait to go back!!!

Sorry to my non-meat eating friends. Love y'all. Might want to just jump to the next review…read more Frandeka's is your one stop butcher right in the heart of Historic Soulard Market. The first time I ever went to Frandeka's I was absolutely blown away by the selection. There were meats and cuts that I've never heard of. No matter what you're looking for, they probably have it. From linked meats like cajun brats to hand crafted lunch meats, you won't have to make multiple stops thanks to Frandeka's. And all the prices are incredibly reasonable as well. The customer service at Frandeka's was also stellar! The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. They offered suggestions and also guidance on what would work best for the gumbo I was cooking. You can tell that they are accustomed to serving a high volume of traffic as they worked efficiently to help.

Located in the Soulard Farmers Market, just outside the main hall. They have all kinds of meat and…read moreeggs. Some is frozen (like brats) and lots fresh. I've only purchased their ostrich burgers and brats. Ostrich is a great alternative to beef and you can get them here! Four burgers for $20. They are usually pretty busy but have lots of people working the counter. They do take credit cards and sell ice.

The meat is fresh and they cut it to order. Very friendly and knowledgeable butchers.read more

This place is the best butcher shop in STL, especially for Greeks around Easter time. Stupid that…read morethe only other reviews are from out of state hippies responding to the news article of the cows escaping. If you are in STL and you need fresh meat from a reliable source, Star Packing Co is the way to go.

Called to get legitimate information, got told never to call again and hung up on. Terribly…read moreunprofessional and disappointing that this place is a business

If you go up and down every aisle, it's like a trip around the world…read more As you shop, you will find items that you didn't know you needed. Also, don't be afraid to ask employees questions, they'll be happy to assist. My last visit, I was with a friend who was shopping to make spring rolls and he got assistance from a little old Vietnamese lady who was a customer herself. Listening to her explain all the detailed steps made us both smile. Be smart when shopping the canned goods, some items can be more expensive. However, the fresh vegetables are always a good value. The meat department makes me cringe, but I know that is just me being quirky. My friend gives it a thumbs up. Customer service is okay, nothing outstanding and nothing bad. It's just okay. The cashiers get you out the door in an orderly way.

-- Great Selection, But Room for Improvement…read more Jay International Food is one of my go-to spots for variety -- you can find ingredients and products here that are hard to track down anywhere else in St. Louis. The international selection is truly impressive, and it's the main reason I keep coming back. That said, the store could use a little TLC. While I've noticed improvements over time, it would be even better with a deeper, more consistent clean. The staff gets the job done, but a bit more warmth and friendliness would go a long way toward making the shopping experience as inviting as the selection itself. Bottom line: I'll keep shopping here because the variety is unbeatable, but I'm hoping to see the atmosphere match the amazing products on the shelves.

Stopped here for lunch over a weekend with a friend. Very cool place, with lots of local food. We…read moreeven got to do a wine tasting with some Italian wine. For lunch they have a deli with sandwiches. I ordered the hot mortadella sandwich without pickles. I got a combo with a drink and chips. Food came out quickly and was tasty. We got to eat in a connected event space, which was spacious and had plenty of seating. Service was quick and friendly! This is a great place to stop by for a quick meal or some local stl stuff! I will def go again.

Delicious lunch items. A solid wine selection with wonderful staff. Tons of fun events, especially…read morerosè day. Lots of local and international artisan food items. They never disappoint!