Walking in the first time, the store is a major surprise. It takes quite a while to actually get…read morearound and look at all the options. Yes, beautiful fresh meats behind the counter but so much more. Frozen dinners, frozen soups, all kinds of quicky dinner mains. Sides of all kinds, along with a full complement of deli meats, salads of all kinds and description, sausages, stuffed meats. From the eye-popping displays to the variety, it's hard to make a decision knowing this could add up like a trip to Costco. The prices--nice--affordable. The staff behind the fresh meat counter are very accommodating with portions. I'm shopping for two, not an army. The meats we've tried so far have been very good, tasty, fresh, and I have more confidence in getting meat that is actually healthy and not a product full of chemicals or close to spoilage. Still, the chicken thighs we got recently were rather oddly cut; the only quibble I've had so far. I have many more choices to try--and I plan to.

This place is great to pick up the meats. The prices are little higher than the grocery store but…read morethe quality is way better. It is usually crowded on weekends but the wait isn't that long. I also encourage you to try their salads which are all excellent. I have not had one thing there that wasn't good. Definitely a place in the region to pick up your needs for the week.

The atmosphere is refreshing here as you walk into a pathway leading into the veggies to the far…read moreleft and freezers packed with the goods such as chicken noodle soup. When mom gets a cold this is where she used to ask me to go with a twenty dollar bill. Sometimes she would give me a credit card. I am not a cook and you don't have to be I learned coming here for meatloaf is great and in the summer time shish ka bobs marinated in luscious sauces such as teriyaki and or buttery garlic herbs. The customer service is the best with fresh faced staff members ready to answer your questions and treat you with first hand care like you're the only one in the store. Fresh coffee ready and hot soup after you make your circle past the cranberry and walnut bread and more freezers stocked with satiating meats to pick from such as BBQ pulled pork and or various seafood items. My choice is the tuna steaks and scallops. And the deli is available for slicing your favorite cold cuts for a sandwich or buying a fresh salad in there case such as the popular spicy pasta salad or some marshmellow fluff dessert of some kind such as my sweet tooth kick in with the pistacho pudding and orange fluff. There is Welches festivities at the local fair grounds seasonal and grilled to bring out the steak sandwiches as the Saturday mornings bring to a sunny warm weekend in St. John, IN. The smoker in the back is smoking throughout the week dog bones and more. Enjoy the ambiance throughout the middle of the week with happy hour on Wednesdays. Welches location is in a soft and quaint corner near 93rd and off of a quiet turn light on traffic and stop lights. Just a great little spot to get in and out of in a hurry or convenience with friendly customer service all day. Top off your purchase with a slice of cherry pie and chocolate covers berries for dad or the kiddos. For me I end my stop and shop experience with the sweet heat beef jerky right at the register. The bogonias were a lovely Mothers Day plant that I bought there this year.

Love the meat here and prices are decent. It is a drive for me but it's worth it when I have the…read moretime. I would say some of the newer people at the counter could work on their customer service, but overall I'm always happy.

I have been sending Christmas and Easter gifts of Applewood Farms Hams to 14 - 18 family members…read moreand friends for 7 plus years. Every recipient had nothing but wonderful reviews regarding the packaging, cooking instructions, easy to serve and most important, delicious! The Applewood Staff are a pleasure to talk to; they are helpful, understanding and knowledgeable. I will definitely continue to order Applewood Farms Hams -

Firstly this business has relocated to 4714 Sheffield Ave Hammond. They sell Linz meat here and…read moreit's the best you can buy. My brother and his son did a taste test comparing Howards and Linz. Yes Linz is better but I will stick with Howards. It's lower priced but almost as good as Linz.

The best butcher around!!! Great selection of meat, chops, steak, brats, sausage...everything!!! We…read morelove Howard and Sons!!!

Fantastic steak burgers made to order. They grinded ribeye, filet mignon, sirloin and bacon for…read moreUS!! Best ever, thank you. We shall be back

2nd time here and very pleased. The lady at the counter is personable and attentive. I picked up…read moresome prosciutto, hot soppressata and Bulgarian feta. All were great! Prices were fair too. Also grabbed a small slab of bacon I'm still waiting to try. If you're looking for a deli, give them a try. She also said they have fresh bread on Saturdays. I'll be back in a few days for sure.

We were in Indiana and smelled barbecue. We were on a mission so we could not stop in at that…read moremoment. On our way back home, we did stop in. It is a quaint store with a variety of Filipino items, produce, and frozen foods. In the back is where the food is and they were out of the pork belly by the time we arrived. We bought some barbecue ribs and the last of the barbecue chicken wings. They also gave barbecue sauce to go with it. The barbecue ribs and chicken were good. The ribs were really tender and there was a hint of spice in them, but not overbearing. We are unsure if they make their own barbecue sauce, but it was just as delicious. I spoke with one of the ladies there and she said on Saturdays, they will have more food aside from the pork belly, ribs, and chicken wings. All I can remember is brisket. I wish we were going back tomorrow just so we can try it. But, next time we are in Highland, we definitely will!

My brother brought home two containers and said, "This is meat crack!" Ribs and pork belly. MAN!…read more He was not lying! The fact that this comes from a MARKET makes it even more amazing! This is a hidden gem! I thought the ribs were outstanding! Nice texture (if you like a little more chew to your ribs), nice smoked taste...I didn't even use sauce. Straight off the bone! Delicious! I can't wait to go back to visit my family so that I can get some more of these bad boys! Trust me...if you are looking for well-executed bbq, look no further. This is a MUST TRY! Oh, and the pork belly wasn't too shabby, either! Melt in your mouth!

Looking for a fresh meat market, we stopped here--the first time closed within work hours on a day…read moreposted open. The second time, it was open, and we discovered it was a very small market with limited meats. The owner apparently caters more toward large quantity orders and while he had some beautiful meats, we were looking to buy for two. He seemed very happy to speak to us about the meats and tried to accommodate our limited selections. He gifted us a sample of his sausage but neither hubby nor son enjoyed it. The other selections were okay but doubt we'll try again.

Best steak! We bought ribeyes and Canadian bacon-- which was INCREDIBLE.. I especially enjoyed…read moremeeting the owner and his father. Very nice people. I'm very happy that we found this local gem.

Great meat. Prices are greater than any grocery store and quality is beyond compare! Always…read moresatisfied with every cut of meat at freedom butcher...

Great local butcher shop. Friendly, great selection,…read morereasonable prices. Always order my Thanksgiving "fresh turkey " from here