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“First time visit to Joseph’s. I purchased their mild & hot sausage along with prosciutto di parma. The older gentleman who took my order was patient and kind despite me coming in a few minutes before closing on a Friday.
I highly recommend Joseph’s, their sausage was so delicious and not salty as many other places are. They are pricer than other locations however it is worth it to support a small business and their high quality meats.
I’m looking forward to returning and being a regular customer.
Thank you
-Giovanna”
“Love the variety and convenience of the marinated meat options and deli. Perfect for charcuterie boards as well. Staff is so helpful and friendly. Iyad came to bring my order to my car because my baby unexpectedly fell asleep and I couldn’t come into the store.”
9AM - 6PM
10717 Ridgeland Ave, Chicago Ridge
Meat Shops
“One of the absolute best butcher shops in the Chicagoland area. Feels like a piece of the past but best selection you'll find. Multiple options, great cuts, & great prices. Portobello mushroom brats are to die for. Highly recommend”
“I came in to try that NY strip steak sandwich that people have been raving about on Google. The verdict is the hype is real. The NY strip steak is very tender and flavorful. It’s like a medium rare burger, it requires very little chewing. It’s the combination of the French roll, the steak, the grilled onions, and Asiago cheese that truly make it just a great sandwich. Even after devouring it, it’s still on my mind and I wouldn’t mind coming back to try other items on the menu. Customer service is very friendly and attentive. You can tell they care about their customers. Parking is easy, you just have to go into that big lot to the right. Prices are very fair for the quality of meat.”
“The steaks are consistently excellent! It reflects well on our events and adds real value, which is exactly what you want when quality matters.
If you’re looking for top-tier meats from a business that takes pride in what they do, Top Butcher Market delivers every time. Highly recommended.”
“My wife and I both LOOOOVE this place. Their sausages are just like we used to get back home in Romania, and we felt so welcomed there. Great products and great atmosphere. We'll definitely be making it a regular stop on future trips to Chicago.”
8AM - 9PM
435 N Harlem Ave, Oak Park
Meat Shops
“We LOVE this store. The prices, quality of meat, and customer service. The selection is amazing --there's definitely something for everyone and the website is just as great! We're waiting for corporate to bottle that Peri Peri sauce but the chimichurri seasoning is a great addition.”
“Bought bone broth. Love the old school attention to detail..3 day bone broth..but..let's step up the place..more burgers in the display case..a few salads..samples..maybe an outside table..some Italian subs on the menu over head..maybe a few soups stews..like beef..oxtail..chicken rice..ground beef..chicken breast..homemade sausage..let's get on it! I'd love ❤️ to manage your marketing team!! Otherwise very good bone broth..p.s...some mortadella n salami etc subs would rock!!!!”
“Absolutely love Mike's! The quality and variety of meat is always great, seems very fresh (which is SO important), and the staff are so polite. The deli options and sandwiches are excellent, too. Thanks for all you do, keep it up, and see you again soon!”
“I was looking for a specific flavor of Good Belly probiotics, and the website showed that Kramer sold it. When I called they didn’t have any in stock. However, they special ordered me a whole case! I appreciate them looking out for me and doing that favor of getting the product in. Thank you for hooking a sista up!”
“High quality meat, awesome individual running the place and awesome prices. You do have to purchase in bulk but if you have a family then trust me you will never shop anywhere else. I've been coming here for a very long time(close to 2 decades, yeah I'm that old!). Ali and his team have been running this place forever and its been family owned for God knows how long. I'm unsure if you need a tax i.d. to shop here but I've been coming by well before that requirement. Huge selection of high quality halal meats, but you have to order it so don't just show up. Call first! I'll be back over and over again. This Yelp page hasn't been updated in forever it seems but this place is still open, right off of cortland and route 53.”
“great five star service ,the best grocery supermarket Arabic pita bread , spinach pies, zabhia meat ,falafel kubba located in Bridgeview , little Palestine keep up the good work bossAleh K. Akel & Mohammad Akel”
“This place is amazing! It's mainly Mexican style food. They have a hot food bar. They put it out "Fresh Everyday". If they fill up the food bar at 10am- by 1:30pm. Its only scrapes left because the food on is OMG, good food, very fair portions, and the price is right! Looking forward to returning for a few items.”
“Great prime meats...awesome service... everyone is very knowledgeable and customer oriented . .they been supplying us at the grill on the alley for a couple of years...”
“Ahmad has been very helpful every time I reach out he’s always able to assist me. I am very grateful for the service that I have received from Mario butchers and Ahmad and his team. They are such a phenomenal team and I would recommend them anytime. Keep up the great work.”
“Let’s talk about their new ‘Taco Tuesday’. Soon, the line will be down Cass Ave due to its popularity. Simply put, the best tacos I’ve ever had in my life. Congrats!”
“Just wanted to drop you a line that my wife and I used your delicious pepperoni on our homemade skillet pizza on Saturday - the best tasting one we ever made!Your pepperoni is the only pepperoni we want to use.Keep up the good work!!!”
10:30AM - 9PM
6706 16th St, Berwyn
Meat Shops
“This spot is def a hidden gem. Not surprised that it was not found on yelp. When you walk in through the front it is a store front, but the real magic happens in the back. Everything from menudo, to home made tamales, to tacos can be ordered in the back. If you enjoy real home cooked Mexican food this is the place for you. I started off with a simple but delicious bean taco. It sounds easy but there's an art to it and when I tried to ask how they made the beans the answer was simple "secret recipe." Then I moved to the main dish, menudo. What a joy that was, simmering and quite delicious and then I finished the meal with homemade tamales. Guys if you're looking for authentic Mexican food this is the spot for you. Ask for Lola when you walk in. Like I said think of this spot as a speak easy of food, hidden gem is in the back. You can also ask Lola about catering.”
“Hello everybody. Nice place. Very friendly staff. Good and fresh meat. If you want to buy home stuff for taking care of your guests this place can offer useful things and for home decor also. Just try to go and see.”
“? A Thank You That Truly Matters ?
I want to take a moment to publicly thank Blue Ribbon Meat Market and its owner for doing something that truly matters in our community.
I just heard about the most wonderful thing about this business—and it deserves to be shared.
So many times, businesses come into our neighborhoods—especially African American and other minority communities—and we show up for them. We spend our dollars consistently. We support them faithfully. We help keep their doors open.
Yet when we have a product or service, too often those same businesses won’t even give us a try. Not a test order. Not a conversation. Not an opportunity.
That’s why this moment deserves recognition.
Blue Ribbon didn’t just take from the community—they gave back. They made the intentional decision to try their commercial dish detergent from Edit Enterprise LLC, and in doing so, they invested financially into a local, minority-owned business from the very community that supports them.
That choice matters.
That decision speaks volumes.
That action helps build real economic equity.
Supporting local isn’t just about where your building is—it’s about who you choose to support, who you create opportunities for, and whether you circulate dollars back into the community that sustains you.
If you haven’t supported Blue Ribbon Meat Market yet, go support them—because they support us.
So thank you to Blue Ribbon for:
• Being open-minded
• Being intentional
• Supporting local and minority-owned businesses
• Showing what real community partnership looks like
This is how trust is built.
This is how communities grow stronger.
This is how meaningful change happens.
Thank you for setting an example—and for showing that giving back isn’t just a slogan, it’s an action.
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“For semi drivers: have your tandems all the way forward. That's what worked for me- from Grand Ave I turned south to Nordics Ave (swing wide!), and went couple hundreds ft down the road across the rail road tracks to the stop sign at Belden Ave. Turn right on Belden, then back up across the intersection and turn right on Nordics again facing Grand Ave. This way you can get out of here relatively easy.
Make sure you come as early as possible to beat the traffic.”
7AM - 3:30PM
11219 Franklin Ave, Franklin Park
Meat Shops
“Bought this Romanian dry sausage from Max’s deli in Sterling Heights Michigan the best sausage ever loaded up for Christmas today had to double for the family everyone loved it Thank you for great product”
“My family and I stopped by to grab some Middle Eastern ingredients for a homemade dinner, and we had a great experience. The staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. Our little ones were excited trying to touch and buy every sweet in sight, and the staff was honestly more patient and understanding than we parents were ?
The store also has a butcher shop, and we picked up some fresh lamb that turned out absolutely delicious. Great selection, great people, and a very welcoming atmosphere. We’ll definitely be back.”
“Very clean place, the meat is very high quality, I always recommend coming here, the prices are the best on Harlem as well. I’ve read the other reviews but they don’t seem honest, owner stands by quality and if it’s not to your liking they will replace it with no issue”
“Give Kyle a raise! Within two sentences he both read my mind and guided me to the cuts in my price range and flavor profile. His service somehow exceeds the quality of the steaks. I will be back because of his service, no doubt!”
“Carnicerias Jimenez looked good on the inside. It looked like they typically had excellent food there. The store and its aisles were well-organized. I enjoyed the aesthetics of the store. They had a parking lot, which was convenient for Chicago. It looked like they had decent variety and selection in terms of food.”
“The man who answered the phone was so helpful and gave great service. They have the best skirt steak around! I have purchased from them for years and their meat is always a hit at parties.”
“No point in coming early, come close to appointment time. Around appointment time, In and Out in less than 2 hours. Friendly staff. I came a little too early, had to wait.”
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“We placed our first order yesterday, and the experience was outstanding from start to finish. Since it was our first time, we had quite a few questions. The butcher was incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and helpful. He guided me on quantities and recommended the right cuts, which I truly appreciated.
The meat exceeded my expectations. It was exceptionally fresh and absolutely delicious. Everything was packaged beautifully, and the overall presentation and cleanliness were impeccable.
I am so happy to have discovered this local gem. It is truly a world apart from store-bought meat. Needless to say, this is where I will be purchasing my meat from now on.
To the person who helped me, thank you so much. I did not catch your name, but I truly appreciate your time and expertise.”