I drove out to Q7 Ranch today and bought a few pounds of free range, grass fed sirloin, ground beef…read moreand few pasture raised chickens (which are better than simply "free range" in that they get to eat more natural grass because their pen is moved a few feet to a fresh spot every day). They also have pork but I didn't order any. They're very friendly and easy to buy from. Just call first to make an appointment and drive out to the ranch. Most meat is sold by the pound. When I got home I cut the frozen sirloin into 3-4oz pieces and seared in a cast iron skillet (which I think is a more pure way to cook a steak, avoiding any extra flavors which are imparted from cooking over fire). The steak was extremely flavorful. I also minced a piece to have as traditional steak tartare (see picture above). The beef flavor was bright and full -- and the color was amazing. From the Q7 Ranch website: "Quarter Circle Seven Ranch is an Illinois family owned and operated all natural, grass fed beef cattle ranch based in Marengo, Illinois. Blessed with an abundance of natural vegetation and water; our ranches provide over 400 acres of native grass pastures in Marengo, Poplar Grove and Virginia, Illinois with our home pasture being only 58 miles northwest of the Chicago loop. Our husbandry and pasture management practices meet all of the All Natural/Grass Fed requirements that our clients want...locally produced and locally processed. No growth hormone implants or additives. No fed antibiotics. No herbicides applied to our pastures. No pesticides applied to the cattle. Plenty of natural grasses, shade and clean flowing water. Our processing, packaging and pricing is intended to allow for the maximum in client choice. You can purchase one steak, one whole beef or any amount in between or split a purchase with family or friends. We believe that buying locally leaves a smaller carbon footprint by saving energy and therefore should cost less. Our prices are market based, applying discounts of 10% to 33% to the prices of the largest internet based providers. Our mission is to provide Chicagoland families a high quality, locally produced, and affordable choice in grass fed beef. Living "Green" is critical. It is also inconvenient when compared with a trip to the local supermarket. We try to help with that by offering delivery service to your home or business. Although, we have more fun when you visit the ranch to pick up your order and take a look around."

We purchased some ground beef from them at the Family Farmed Expo. It was the tastiest beef I have…read moreever had. We have also purchased some of their Beef at the Butcher and the Larder and love it. It is nice to have a free range grass fed alternative to the regular store beef. We look forward to ordering our first 1/8 beef side.

Disapointingly Countryside Meats & Deli, where we for many years have bought sweet pickled ham (aka…read moreSwedish ham) for Christmas this year say that they're out of stock. I'd normally have given them five stars.

Lovely kind people. The food is fresh and fantastic. Great prices. I had the green mileread more

Not a happy camper the meat we got in a 189 dollar meat box is not fresh so the have a funny smell…read moreand the hamburger is the sam. I wont be back again . I had a sandwich a 640 club it said it had mayo it wasn't it was GD miracle fing whip oh hell no

I'm never buying a sandwich anywhere else but here! The best sub sandwich ever! I had the Italian…read moreand it was delicious!

Amazing meats and other products! Favorites are bacon,…read morehomemade hot dogs, stew meat, steak, chicken, liebercase, breaded cod. Couldnt ask for better!! No more guessing if real meat for our family!

Reams is like a grocery store for just meat. After hearing about Reams for most of my life, I…read morefinally decided to check out this location as I was in the area The location is very easy to find. Parking was plentiful, and I entered the building not knowing what to expect. When you enter, you can see this is a just a different but amazing place. They have freezers with meat, deli cases with meat, fridge with meat, and more deli cases with meat. There are other non-meat like cheese, desserts, and bread. For my visit, I bought some Braunschwager aka: liver sausage. The flavor was very good.. but yet a little strong for my taste bud. However, I would still rate it top 10 that I have ever tried. Jerky dip was delicious. It was very easily spreadable and a little sweet. Wagyu Tallow was in the end of the fridge aisle. I will have to test this out when I smoke some brisket or something. Overall, the prices were very reasonable especially given today's-inflation prices. I am a huge fan and will return in the future to try more stuff. Especially the jerky!

Just as i remembered. Great shop with a wide selection of sausages and meats…read more The smoked Kielbasa...amazing ! Having Maxwell Polish tonight!

Wurst Kitchen is a locally owned business that offers a assortment of specialty sausages and…read moreproducts. Well worth the trip!

Nice small butcher shop in a strip mall off 159th Street ... the same mall that Mayan Palace is in…read more This was a nice stop for those special events when you want to serve beef ... high quality with prices to match, but the quality justifies the price. This is not a general store with a wide selection of items. It is more of a specialty house where you'll find typical butcher products. If you are looking for beef ... you've come to the right place. Relatively limited offerings of other items, but the main thing they do is done right. Sometimes they can be closed when you'd expect them to be open, but that probably comes with being a small business without a huge staff. We suspect they also supply some restaurants in the area and that may be their biggest customer. Good place for those special occasions.

Great service and great meat! We went there for prime rib and walked out with flank steak too…read more Definitely will be our go to butcher!

A family owned meat market that offers fresh cuts and quality meats along with specialty brats and…read moreBBQ seasonings. Opened since 1955,this is now a 4th generation owned Artisan Butchery. Prices are slightly higher than the "Big Box" stores but the freshness and quality cannot be compared. They also have a location in Geneva Illinois. Definitely a place to try when in the area!

The only locker I trust my beef at! Amazing job, excellent communication!!…read more Been doing business here 8+ years and the service never waivers!!! Thank you CVM for the incredible work!

Visiting family in Chicago we visit Johnny G's to get some very good meats. Love their Italian…read moresausage and their meatballs. The service is always fantastic and they will give you solid recommendations on what to eat. If you want to get some really good meats at a reasonable price you should check this place out!

Best fresh cut steaks I've ever had!!! Service and atmosphere is amazing! Keep up the good work!read more

Live closer now so I go all the time. The fresh dairy so yummy. Sour cream like nothing else,…read more tasty yogurt , milk and cream. So yummy. The staff is fantastic. The meat and cheese and way too many items to mention. Go get something. It's worth it

We highly recommend Bull Valley Farm. We have tried many of their food items (ribs, beef/reuben…read morepot pie, brisket and more), have been there multiple times and everything we have purchased there has made our lives more enjoyable.