Excellent meat market nothing else needs to be said! Hoagie meat is excellent! Steaks great good…read morevariety of products!

The poor boy steaks and butter are tops. The polish sausage was quite plain. Little flavor and I…read morefound it cooked up dry. The brats we also enjoyed.

Got a Rump Roast from SoL at the DG Farmer's Market and it was SUPER GREAT!!!!! The roast was very…read morelean and made an awesome Italian Beef cooked in the Crock Pot (link to recipe: http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Slow-Cooker-Italian-Beef-for-Sandwiches/Detail.aspx)

Food is so yummy & fresh, you gotta try it yes or yes. Such a pretty place to unwind. The service…read morewas great, so welcoming, so happy I got to try it.

A quaint little place in Palos Heights. It reminds me of a cafe that should be in the French…read moreQuarter. We tried the corned beef and the Rueben both of which came on a buttery croissant. Not huge of course but a quality sandwich. We also tried the organic cream of mushroom soup. It was creamy and delicious. Worth a meal sometime if you have never tried.

The Meat Shoppe is amazing. It's a hidden gem in Fairbury, and I love stopping by this restaurant…read moreover my lunch hour to enjoy an incredible burger. The Steidinger's use fresh, quality meat for their burgers and you can taste the difference. So many people love Green Gables located on Lake Bloomington, but I honestly think a Meat Shoppe burger may be better than a Gables burger. Some may be offended by that statement, but it's a really close battle. I would say that what sets the Meat Shoppe over the top is their fries. I'm all about side dishes, and the fries that come with the combo (along with a drink) are some of the best I've ever had. Not to mention that the price is very affordable, with a combo coming in at around $6-$7. On a side note, he interior of the restaurant isn't crazy nice, but the food is what truly counts:) I love the Meat Shoppe, and I hope it stays around for many years to come!

Ladies very nice. Always crowded. Negative not as many dry ingredients on shelves. Biscuit. Sugars,…read morebaking ingredients and dried beans veggies. Space beening used by pretty dish towels. But how many towels does a person need if person can not purchase the ingredients to bake. Only thing on the negative side, after 3 years of shopping, DO not purchase the knifes. They don't stay sharpened. Would return if possible. One last thing. The Reuben and BLT do not order. Reuben keeps getting smaller and smaller. The BLT. The lettuce is white.... the Tomoato is pink. The bacon is limp.

Great place to shop for fun & unique items. Living in Texas, over 800 miles away, I kind of wish…read morethey shipped. Discussing Braker's Market with a young gal from church, who also loves the store, we jokingly agreed, that Braker's is like an Apostolic Christian Buc-ee's. Y'all have fans in the Dallas - Fort Worth, Texas.

Great seafood and great service. Recommend if you looking for fresh fish with good advice on how to…read moreprepare if you need.

Great fresh fish, friendly service. If I'm looking for something really nice to serve friends, I…read morealways go to McGrath's!

If you're a foodie and an early bird, this is a good stop in downtown Naperville; they open daily…read moreat 8 am, even Sundays! This shop, home to many varietals of olive oil, vinegar and other gourmet goodies, shares space with Dark Horse Pastries, so you also have your choice of baked goods. They also sell a small array of wine and beer, and products from other local companies such as chocolates and honey (creamed raw raspberry honey, anyone? Sounds good to me!) You can taste all the varieties of oil and vinegar. Like it spicy? Pick from habanero, jalapeno or red pepper oil! Want fruit flavor? How about Mexican Lime, Meyer Lemon or Blood Orange? The balsamic vinegar came in an array of interesting flavors, including Dark Chocolate, which I think would pair well with strawberries! I liked that there were larger and smaller sized bottles to choose from (small size was 5 oz). They also sell a modest range of dip mixes, mustard, pesto, pasta, and assorted other treats. The addition of the bakery in the same building makes this shop a little different from some of the other gourmet places around here (note that there are several other places in downtown Naperville that specialize in this type of product). It's slightly hard to find (go down the alley between Potbelly and the yellow house building and it's in the courtyard behind), but worth looking for! Staff was friendly but not pushy, and quite "on" for early morning! :) Note to credit card users: if you spend less than $5, an extra 50¢ charge is added.

This is a hidden gem!! Located right by the parking garage behind some Washington St. street-facing…read moreshops, this shop features flavorful olive oils, wine, and other items such as pasta and pesto. I've since visited this store twice - once when they first opened and once a few weeks ago. Their selection of balsamic vinegars in different flavors are fresh and unique for the area. I really like that they have spicy oils too, which are my favorite! They have testers with bread of each product so you can test your favorite before purchasing! I don't find their prices too be that expensive either! I would definitely recommend supporting this local business downtown if you're in need of some fresh oils or vinegars!

Nice place. Had nice live music when we were there, nice bar, pretty nicely displayed antiques…read more Very friendly employees. Definitely be going back

Great service!!! Both Gordy and Cara were very knowledgeable about the wines and very friendly.read more

5 stars for Lemont. Probably 4 stars in Chicago…read more Walked in on a Saturday for an early dinner. It was 5:45, I didn't have a reservation, a they didn't have a table available until 7:30 but there were spots at the bar which they said was full service. My friend and I cozied up to it and ate there. What a surprisingly good experience. The staff was super friendly and that bartenders had great suggestions. I hate when people at the restaurant say everything is good. Not these young ladies. They made some sound suggestions which we followed. French onion soup and the steak frites were both excellent and priced well IMO. They have a really good whiskey/bourbon selection with a few hard to find bottles. I settled on a Blantons neat. They had Pappy, but I'm not wasting money on that anymore. Food came out quickly and we ate and watched a baseball game. The locals at the bar told us about their membership program where I guess for a small mo they fee you get a bottle of wine and a charcuterie plate once a month. Seemed like a pretty good deal. I don't live anywhere near there, but if I did I'd certainly join. In any case, if you live anywhere close, this is definitely a worthwhile restaurant to visit. Seems like there were quite a few singles there as well if you are looking to meet someone. I have no idea what the dating scene is like in Lemont, but this might be a good spot to try.

The Chefs do remarkable work so the food is absolutely stupendous!…read more I took off a star for the lackluster circuses; and a star for the immature services given by young inexperienced people.

Such a lovely stop -- the kind of shop where you're greeted with a smile and feel instantly at…read moreease. Everything was neat, inviting, and thoughtfully arranged. The chocolates are rich and memorable, the treats creative, and the caramel apples... well, they're worth coming back for on their own. A place that feels both special and welcoming -- highly recommend.

I grew up in central Illinois and would visit this shop in high school. I've loved their chocolates…read moreever since I first tried them, and missed them desperately when I moved out of state. I'm so thrilled to see that they now ship nationwide, and I'm able to enjoy a little taste of home all the way out in Colorado. Looking forward to my shipment coming!