Ordered a 4-bone Prime Rib for Christmas. They separated the bones and trussed it together!! We have never cooked one before and were very excited!! This was a Choice cut and came out delicious!! Thanks guys!! You made this a great experience!! read more

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We got catering trays for a graduation party: brisket, potato salad, coleslaw, baked beans, assorted individual bags of chips, and a vegetable tray. So delicious, great service. There were so many wonderful looking things in the shop-my only sadness is discovering this place as my kid is graduating and leaving Bloomington! read more

Definitely the best meat market in Bloomington. They are now serving pre-made pre-packaged meals. Just heat and eat. We picked up the jambalaya and it is SO good. Nice to have another option for takeout in Bloomington and even nicer to not have to cook during this pandemic. Five stars all day for the Butcher's Block. read more

The Butcher's Block is a first rate butcher/gourmet shop. The quality of the seafood is unsurpassed, as good or better as I was able to get in Los Angeles. The range of meats available is unsurpassed. They seem to be able to order pretty much anything. It ain't cheap, but it is top notch. You won't find better. read more

I have used them for four different events and the food has been nothing but fantastic!!! My clients were extremely pleased with the quality and taste of the food. I will continue to use them for future events. Thank you so much for great service and delicious food. read more

We stopped at the butcher block to see what it is like. it is a small grocery store with a delicatessen and a smoker in the parking lot. The cuban sandwich was very good as was the potato salad. read more

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First-time customer. There was a snafu at first with the delivery not being right but a gentleman called me from the company and promised to make it right, and make it right they did. They literally went above and beyond and did an amazing job! We couldn't be more grateful. We are making our first meal as I type this and the meat quality is truly amazing. We look forward to doing business again! read more

Quality meat and lovely service :) I went for pork belly and they were so kind about slicing it up! I would definitely come back!

We are really interested in the source of our meat and whether it is organic, humane, contains hormones, etc. We traveled specifically to the Butcher's Block thinking that a place specializing in meat could give at least some basic background on the meat sources. I felt like by asking questions, I was wasting their time and annoying them. There were two young men behind the counter. One couldn't get rid of me fast enough, and the other just sat on the counter texting. Meh. No thanks. We found a better experience at the Bloomington Farm Stop Collective. read more

The best place in town!!! These guys are top notch. The place is amazing. Clean, efficient, friendly and welcoming. Fresh and amazing products. Honorable, above and beyond customer service. I recommend them to everyone I know, and everyone I know who shops there is extremely satisfied. These guys are the best of the best. Lifelong customer here! read more

They have it. Quality meats, hard to find specialties and good customer service, that's all you can ask for.

The idea of a neighborhood butchery is so foreign to me. Growing up in suburbs of Los Angeles, the only place my family bought meat was at the grocery story; a neighborhood butchery was only something I saw on TV. But, since moving to Bloomington, I see benefit of butcheries like The Butcher's Block! They always have a great selection of meat and seafood (seafood in the midwest is scary to me, but I trust Butcher's Block!) as well as fantastic deals. Most recently, I participated in their January Meat Sale which was 15lbs of meat for $45 - such a GREAT deal! You had to pre-order for pick up & they were really accommodating on timing. When I picked up and took home my order, I realized I was missing 3lbs. I called and they immediately fixed the issue with no questions asked. I really appreciate how sincere and quick they were. They also sell an assortment of charcuterie meats & cheese! A little pricey but their Iberico was great. Located in the same plaza as Starbucks, Moe's, etc. so parking can get a little tight. 38/365 read more

Everything I got there this weekend has been fabulous! Even the chicken salad for lunch sandwiches was amazing!

I used to love this place, since expanding the addition of sandwiches and other quick grab items are great. The staff however aren't as knowledgeable and my recent experience I'd say less attentive. I actually stood 20 min in front of the seafood watching 3 employees have a conversation and completely ignore me. I finally walked over to the"meat" area and waited another 10 min for someone to look up. They couldn't answer my question about the fish and made no effort to find someone who could! Don't know if I'll continue to drive over for my meat and seafood if they continue to offer such poor service read more

I love The Butcher's Block!!! They always have the best selection of meat and seafood in the area. I've been shopping here for 5 yrs and I'm always impressed with the quality. read more

As I watch my lean, dry-rub, seasoned Kansas City strip steak sizzle I listen to OVO sound radio episode 9 commence. I am ALWAYS recommended the best cut in the house by welcoming staff. The selection is always fresh and seasonally changing. Fresh seafood imported from NY. World-class Applewood smoked and Indiana Plank bacon. Delicious seasonings available. This is my Go-To spot for anything #GRILLMASTER. Although a little pricey, worth it every penny. Will certainly be back. Quality-10/10 Atmosphere-9/10 Creativity-8/10 -A&R read more

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the cuts of meat are amazing and the staff is super friendly everything i get there turns out to be a masterpiece

This is THE place in Bloomington to buy meat or fish. If you cook, and you are not a vegetarian, you should be a regular here. The proprietors are knowledgeable, friendly, and have a broad selection of good stuff. And they are happy helping people find what they need. Go in, explain to them what you want, and they'll tell you what to buy, and if they have to go in the back to cut it for you, they will. read more

Multiple meat options and a small deli. Service reps were plentiful and accommodating. Addressed multiple questions willingly. Easy front entrance parking in a strip mall. Crab cakes were good and beef was tender. read more

Very salty smoked Polish sausages. This is not the first time I've had overly-salty smoked meats from Butcher's Block. Disappointing...

If they don't have the meat you're looking for, you likely can't find it in Bloomington. The expansion has allowed them to add many things that are hard or impossible to find elsewhere, Irish Bangers, ground goat meat, dried salted cod, Spanish chorizo, etc. Plus, they have the freshest and best selection of seafood and fish in town. As for their barbecue, the meats are good, but the baked beans and horseradish pickles are the best in town. My only criticism is their baffling decision to close on Sundays. On multiple occasions, I've wanted to pick something up to grill on Sundays only to be reminded they aren't open. One would think it would be better for business to open on Sundays and close on Monday. That's the only reason I didn't give them five stars. read more

I ordered a beef tenderloin filet. It was the best steak we have ever had. It was so tender you could cut it with a fork and easy to grill. We are ordering our second one tonight. When I went in to pick it up I had the best customer service I've had in a long time anywhere. Great job!! Sandi C. read more

I don't often review retail (I stick to dining) but occasionally a place strikes my fancy. I love the Butcher's Block in Bloomington, so they get a review! Meat. Lots of meat. Good meat. Fresh meat. Hand cut meat. They have a great selection and the meat experts know their stuff and are happy to make recommendations. Seafood is also good when they have it. If you usually buy your meat at Kroger or Marsh, make the extra stop and pay the extra $1 or $2 and get the good stuff. It's worth it! read more

I think this may be the only exclusively-butcher-shop shop in Btown... They are GREAT! I frequently come in (esp. in grilling season). The staff is always friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. The meat selection is deeeelicious. They have a wide variety of meats, but I mostly use them for beef and pork. I saw another review commenting on the staff. Yes, I must agree, they do get better looking each year. So there's the added bonus, georgous young men to watch get your food.... IDK, but maybe they just seem more attractive because of some weird instinct manifesting when we observe a nice looking lad provide us with dinner? ... OR the owners could just have a 'Hollister' policy, and only hire '8's and above. Either way- Im not complaining. They usually have ground beef for about $3/lb. I think bacon runs about $4/lb. Fish is usually pretty high; rarely less than $9/lb. Chicken is higher here than most grocery stores, but I never eat chicken so idk the $$s. They also offer exotic meat. Unusual starting with lamb climbing all the way up to crazy with Kangaroo (and Crocodile?). read more

EAT HERE. If you like cured meats just eat here right now! They just opened Craftdeli inside the butcher shop and the sandwich I got today was ridiculously good. The meat is so freaking tasty. And they have nice crunchy house-baked bread too. I got the Craft #1, which comes with Genoa salami, capicolla, prosciutto and provolone cheese. I couldn't even do anything else while I was enjoying this sandwich. This is my advice to you: buy a sandwich, eat it while doing nothing else so you enjoy every bite. Service was also extremely friendly and the raw meat looked beautiful too. I'm going to be back for my meat and lunch needs again soon. read more

I love this place! An old fashioned butcher shop. They have everything you could want in a butcher shop, beef, pork, ostrich, rabbit, buffalo I mean everything. They smoke their own salmon, ribs, sausages. They post on Facebook fresh fish, and shellfish arrivals. Recently had stone crab claws and gulf shrimp. I'm a fish snob after living in Florida for years and just so u know what they serve is fresh! Top notch customer service. Oh and before u leave grab a sandwich from craft deli inside..I'll leave that review for another day. Can u say cured meats, fresh bread and awesome sauces?! read more

Nothing bad to say about this place, pretty cheap too. I tell all my friends to go. Pulled pork sandwich for 3 dollars best deal in town too

I don't know why, but every time I go here, year after year, the employees only seem to get more and more attractive. Is it something about butchering that draws attractive men to the profession? Maybe. Well: I'll do my best not to make any meat innuendos, all things considered, but I won't make any promises. Why yes, that does happen to be the first thing I'm going to comment on. Thank you very much. The Butcher's Block is an amazing place to go for your meat needs. The meat's high quality, cooks up well, and they've got a good variety. They've also got a more "exotic" meat selection on the wall, but it's often hit or miss as to whether they'll actually have it or not, but to be fair, that's how it generally goes with exotic meats. Everything I've ever bought has been high quality at least. It's expensive, sure, but I think it's well worth the price. The employees are incredibly attentive. I went today and had at least four work to help me while I was still looking. Some might find this annoying; I find it appealing. I also asked them questions--how much such and such would they recommend to feed six people? I'm looking to make a carbonara, which of your bacons or pancettas would you recommend? What's your favorite sausage here--okay I'd like a pound of that. These guys obviously know how to handle their meat. Okay, I can't manage it. Even trying to write without making meat puns is causing me to write as if I'm trying to make them. Just consider that this place is an amazing place as a butcher, that I love going there, and everything's good. Yes. Yep. read more

Tip - not making sandwiches and haven't been for about a year! I drove 30 minutes because of the great reviews. Had to give it some stars to write the review, but I didn't try anything. read more

I've been a loyal customer since I moved to Bloomington. Without a doubt, Butcher's Block provides excellent quality products. However, as a business establishment founded by a Kelley alumni, supposedly Butcher's Block knows better how to maintain good customer experience. I've had a few unpleasant experiences such as long waiting times and being ignored by the staff (they prefer to serve the customers who arrived after me). I can still tolerate those few instances. But just today, I went to pick up my order and as a customer, I was treated like garbage. The worst ever experience I have in my life as a customer. The staff is simply rude and keeps yelling at me without any attempt to listen or understand what I'm trying to say. I understand the current circumstances with covid-19 makes everyone nervous. I also understand that not all the staffs at Butcher's Block are rude. I simply share my experience for you to better understand how your business operates. I hope you can make some improvements by caring more about your customers and train your staff to treat your customers better. I'm not sure if those treatments happened to me because of racial issues (I am a minority) or simply some of your staff are just plain ignorant. P.S. I am the one that one of your staff keeps yelling "Get out!" to. Be more polite, it won't cost you anything and will make our world a better place to live in. read more

Great customer service and quality product! What is Great: There is a great selection of product and the employees are skilled at what they do. Special orders are no problem. They perfectly butterflied, de-boned, and de-skinned a turkey breast for a Mother's Day lunch - that happened to turn into my own engagement party (he proposed that morning) - good thing the turkey was perfect! Ha! Best Product: Chicken or Turkey Sausages - they might seem a bit pricey but they are worth it! Lots of flavor options - so tasty! read more

Delivery service is great as are all their beef products, seafood not so much. Maybe my expectations are too high, this is the Midwest I guess. I would stay away from seafood especially lobster. There are many better places to get those. read more

We discovered Butchers Block years ago and it has been our go to butcher ever since. Their service has always been top notch and their willingness to go above and beyond surprising over and over again. Even during this difficult time they have worked to set up a system to keep good food available and their employees/customers safe with curbside ordering. This is a store filled with great people and great food. read more

The best! When I lived in Bloomington while attending school, the Butcher's Block was definitely one of my best culinary finds. All of their meat is spot on and if you don't know the proper or best way to cook something, they are all very knowledgeable. In addition to having a great selection and fantastic quality, they also make gourmet sandwiches on the spot!! The sandwiches at Butcher's Block are HANDS DOWN the best sandwiches I have ever had in my entire life. I currently live in San Diego and so I am exposed to a wonderful food culture, but I still maintain that it doesn't get any better than a hand crafted sandwich from the Butcher's Block. These people know what they are doing- from the excellent customer service to the small town hospitality and big city food selection- it doesn't get any better than this. read more

We were treated very badly and the employee was very rude. Yelled at us and did not help us in any way

They have a lot of fresh meats, and you could call them before to reserve the fresh meat you want, they also have condiments which can't be found in other places easily, very nice place for people who cook often! read more

Those were the best mussels I've ever cooked and I used to live in NYC were they not only get them in fresh, but are about 800 miles closer to Prince Edward Island Canada, absolutely delicious. read more

Good selection of quality meat what more to say about this. Prices are high but that's the way it is with quality meat.

I would have posted a picture of that delicious pulled pork sandwich, but I devoured it too quickly. Great sandwiches, ribs and sides from the genius team behind The Butcher's Block and No Coast. Move over Smokin' Jacks, there's a new place in town! read more

When the meat matters, get it here. I don't cook carnivore-pleasing meals all that often, but I have always been pleased with purchases from this spot -- steaks, sausages, lamb, all good. It's VERY difficult to get in to the parking lot of this corner strip mall if you're on southbound 46 -- you have to make a left at the 3rd St. light, go down 1/4 mile, left again, and work your way back through several other strip mall parking lots. If you are driving southbound and trying to find this place for the first time, get a map. Really. The city should fire the planner who designed this access -- it's awful! But once you manage to get there, it's worth it. read more