Bought some groceries from this classic store in Waukegan that has old school charm. Cribb Fine Foods has been a staple in the neighborhood for generations. It may be most notable for the popular butcher section but there's also produce. Has cheap prices on many items. They prefer cash so bring some of that. A small store but it has a lot. It's not as much to choose from as the big chain groceries but there's quite a few finds. The most popular part is the butcher to get fresh meats. Basically that's the area at the entrance. If you prefer things not from animals there's plenty more in the store. Has alcohol. Last time I found a can of Crazy Cowboy for $1.99, and there's other cheap beers too. As for the produce it's not great but it's cheap. It's about $2 to get a few oranges. A few other good things in here. They only have a couple checkout aisles, and they prefer cash but that's not required. For sure it's an important local business. It's a lot better than going to some corporate chain. They're closed Sundays. read more

Cribb Fine Foods - Groceries - Grocery Near Me - Waukegan, Illinois

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Five stars for the subs and the bratwurst. This grocery store and butcher shop buried in a Waukegan neighboorhood, have some of the best brats I've ever had. I brought some to a family vacation in Michigan and everyone said they were outstanding! Forget the Big Brand name brats and support the local mom and pop joints. My freezer was packed with them all summer. The sub sandwich was also one of the best, with fresh sliced meats and cheeses and veggies. It never made it out of the parking lot. All I wanted to do was try half of it but I couldn't stop eating it until there was no more. I also tried the stuffed pork chops that are huge and tasty. read more

Cribb Fine Foods - Half of the excellent sub - Grocery Near Me - Waukegan, Illinois

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I received a tip to visit this classic food market from 1939. Nestled in a neighborhood of homes, this type market are a rare experience. The shining star here is the butcher shop. The majority of meats they offer are prime. There are a few items which are choice. Not often can you find a butcher who will lop off a hunk of prime ribeye to any thickness you desire. I had to grab a couple of their housemade brats. The majority of the sausages they carry are already frozen. This is a full service grocery store, so I grabbed a few other items I needed. You'll also find Big Ed's BBQ sauces and a handful of other rubs and sauces too. This store reminds me of Kreger's Brat and Sausage Haus in Naperville, just on a larger scale. I will certainly stop back again when out this way. read more

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Back again. Ordered a couple thick Ribeye cuts.. And Cajun brats. While there ordered a made to order sub sandwich from the deli. Beats the sub chains by a mile...not freaky quick, but better quality and less expensive Also picked up some locally made sangria (Gluntz) for the holiday.. read more

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Cribbs is the finest,best kept secret, go to for the absolute BEST cuts of meat,deli,and the SUPER SUB SANDWICH is " to die for"! Thank you Jeff and family for keeping it old school and maintaining the absolute highest quality! read more

I wanted to like this place so I ignored the fact that there are no recent reviews. Now I know why. There was nothing fine about the food, and one look around made me seriously sourcing quality. The produce looked old, not imperfect, old. Like they got the oranges that fell around the tree and hung out on the ground for two weeks. So, not good for the zest I was hoping for, forget about organic. I wasn't impressed with the meat selection, and again looking around at the rest of the low value selections, my hope for getting humanely sourced meat was non existent....as were any other customers. I actually thought it had closed down when I drove up. read more

Cribb's caries the finest meat available in 6the area and they will cut to your preferred dimensions. For those that wish to serve the finest beef, Cribb's is the finest source. I have relied upon them for decades. read more

LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS STORE! I wish I could give them 10 starsssss! Every month I get a meat package for my family of 4 that eat like it's 10 of them! The quality of meats are excellent! Fresh and I am never disappointed! Reasonably priced even if this crazy economy im forever hooked! read more

Best. Butcher. Ever. Ya want fine quality meat? This is where you buy it. Brats are amazing, and every other cut & kind of meat is fantastic! Plus, they have some Scandinavian items as well which are hard to find. Love this place. A Waukegan staple. read more

The finest rib eye I've ever had. Period. They've been here for generations. Hand made sausage etcetcetc read more

Cribb Fine Foods - Grocery Near Me - Waukegan, Illinois

Searched Google Maps for a real Butcher shop and Cribbs came up. I live in Gurnee so it was local enough to try. GREAT place with a real BUTCHER! Jeff not only cuts what you want but also explains the cuts, how to best prepare and so on. I scored a Brisket from him for the July 4'th Holiday. He showed me what he had and explained that it will weigh less after trimming the fat which was expected so I bought it. I thought I was going to be buying the whole Brisket as shown to me but to my surprise Jeff trimmed the fat off without me even asking. Now that's a true BUTCHER. Twelve hours later I took it out of the smoker and it was pretty much the same size as when I put it in. IT WAS GREAT! The rest I sliced for sandwiches. Also scored some Cajun Brats that were also great. I'll be a regular there for now on whenever I want a "cut above". read more

Cribb Fine Foods - Brisket for sandwiches - Grocery Near Me - Waukegan, Illinois

My brother and I came to this store about twenty minutes after closing, and were disappointed that we'd missed closing time. The owner was in the parking lot, saw us leaving, and kindly offered to let us in to purchase our items, which he rang up himself. He didn't have to go out of his way like that, but he did. Absolutely 100% A+ service! read more

It's all in their name Fine foods this place hands-down is in classic experience when you walk through the door sent you back in time in a good way gives you a nostalgic feeling as you sit late for your fresh sandwich you can drool over the prime cuts enjoy Chicago land and southern Wisconsin read more

If your looking for a great sandwich, stop in here. Always fresh and way better than any place around. Good produce also. Very friendly people. read more

Awesome people, awesome products, great produce and the best meat around! Do yourself a favor and check Cribbs out.

Cribb fine food is THE BEST place in Waukegan to buy meat. The prices are a little high but it is well worth the money. In house butcher. Friendly service from everyone. I've been able to find things there I couldn't find anywhere else. My favorite place to shop. Also, they have made to order subs and they are absolutely the best around. Great community store. read more

Always get Polish Sausage from Cribb's and it is fantastic! One of the only old fashioned butcher shops around.