You can feel the history of this building as soon as you walk in. Staff was extremely friendly and once she found out we'd never been, she immediately started giving us samples. Everything was delicious and they had all the fixings to go with the meats and cheeses. Such a fun and interesting stop if you're in the area! read more

Drier's Meat Market - Meat Shops Near Me - Three Oaks, Michigan

I felt as if I stepped back into time. A small butcher shop in the middle of the Elm street intown. I could not resist trying their liver sausage. It was so good, fresh, finely ground and soft . I was told they are family owned for almost a century. If in Three Oaks stop in. read more

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This is worth the drive. I drive from Chicago to Three Oaks and one of my go-to stops is Drier's Meat Market (the other is Journeyman Distillery). When you stop in at Drier's you will feel that you have stepped back in time. This meat market is considered a historic site. When you stop in you have to get the famous ring baloney, bratwurst, and hot dogs. For the holidays we got their boneless half ham, which was absolutely delicious for the Christmas holiday. I got one of their smoked dog bones for my rottie and I'm excited to give it to him. The employees are so kind when you go in, and always are there to help with a recommendation if you are in need of one. The ring baloney is 15/10 I always have to order two or three because they do not last long when I get back to Chicago. The meat market is well priced, and you get the best flavor you could ask for without breaking the bank. read more

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If you are nearby you HAVE to stop in, when you open the front door it is like stepping back to an older time, you almost expect to see Opie, Andy or Aunt Bee Taylor walking down the street. The first thing you will notice is the saw dust floors, the next thing is the warm smoky aroma wrapping you in its arms to give you a warm smoky embrace. Savor that embrace for a moment, it's worth it. If they have a sausage sample on the counter, indulge, also be sure to patronize, the service is personable and friendly. In case you were wondering, the cookies are great too ;) read more

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Funky old building with super vibe. When we come through town we always stop & pick up some meats and their wonderful brown mustard with horseradish. It's a must visit place. The counter staff have always been friendly and have shared samples. Thanks Drier's!!!! read more

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Still awesome. This visit, I tried the all beef hotdogs. My brother and I and my almost 3 year old niece enjoyed them grilled (indoors due to rain). They have a nice casing that doesn't get in the way of the mild and agreeable beef flavor. They definitely would be good gussied up with mustard, cheese, chili, or the works. My sister in law is vegetarian and did not "renounce [her] vows" (as is their advert/tagline), but that is ok.:):) The people here are always really nice as well. Until next time. read more

Drier's Meat Market - Store front of a legend - Meat Shops Near Me - Three Oaks, Michigan

Couldn't wait for Driers to open and try some smoked meats. I made the mistake of trying some samples and ended up buying a little of everything I sampled because it was so delicious. I also bought my Easter ham from them and everyone said it was the best ham they've ever had. Highly recommend stopping here and try some yummy samples. read more

Small family owned meat market/shops are harder to find these days. I'm so glad I stopped by. Recommend the liver sausage, summer sausage and meat sticks. Extremely flavorful. Family owned for over 100 years. Support your local business! read more

Isn't there a Netflix show about "Ugly Eats?" I suppose that means "delicious!" but "not necessarily photogenic?" Later, I'll figure it out when I'm with Ben H., who is a good guide through food shows. For now, the reason I bring it up is that "LiverBest," the deliciously squeezable link from Drier's, is just like that. It's creamy, delicious liverwurst, but (from the looks of my single photo) not all that lovely, when viewed out of context. Drier's is a no-nonsense, high-quality, local meat place. When you go in to buy things, don't take a little slice of this or that, buy a WHOLE LINK - go BIG or go home, as they say. It's really a very modest price for lunch/snack/appetizer deliciousness. Thank's Drier's, for excellent "liverbest," German sausage, and more. read more

Drier's Meat Market - Liver"best." Delicious! - Meat Shops Near Me - Three Oaks, Michigan

I don't like baloney, except for Dryer's & the bratwurst is my #1 choice in a tri-state area. Me and my Lithuanian friends have been enjoying the old world atmosphere and excellent sausages for decades! I believe it's family owned for a generation or so...a true gem. read more

Cute, little eclectic meat shop. The ham lunch meat is delicious! The beef bologna is yummy! Nice they are open on Sunday. I will be back to try other meats! read more

The ham and turkey salad are made fresh each day with tastes that are perfection. I trust their recommendation explicitly. Such a joy to know Drier's tradition of fresh meats and sausages remains intact and continues to exceed my expectations. The service that Carolyn Drier is provides is invaluable. read more

Wonderful meats, mustard and personable people! Sawdust on the floor and happiness in the air! read more

My wife and I made a trip to Three Oaks, MI, 11/18/2020 to come here and another business. We were intending to just get one item, the world's best, IMHO, liverwurst. We ended up with 6 different things before we left. They had such great foods and they are always very friendly. We'll have to make another trip soon. Larry Nielsen, Benton Harbor read more

Very cool old shop. Mostly a deli now with homemade and locally made items. This is a place where any real foodie will be able to take in and enjoy. From old school german bologna (Would make Little Oscar run and hide in shame), beef sticks, German speck, FANTASTIC liverwurst (unlike like anything that comes with a barcode), tubs of cheese spread, to fish dip. The owners are kind, informative, and no nonsense. This is my kind of place. It will definitely be a regular stop when in the area.... Enjoy! #ghostlygourmet #AlfieEats read more

Wonderful old-fashioned butcher shop. The liver sausage is superb as is the bologna and--well everything else they make. We have been making the trip to Three Rivers for years, just because of Driers. We have always found the staff to be very helpful and accommodating. I guarantee you won't be disappointed. read more

What a cute little butcher shop!!!!!! You can sample whatever you would like. The meat sticks are so good. An awesome treat if you are eating a Keto diet. And also purchased their horseradish mustard. Thought it would be delish using it to make a Vinaigrette. If you are in the area, I highly recommend visiting!!! read more

We left there today without buying anything because the two ladies working there was extremely rude. There was no feeling of being welcomed. They immediately asked with an irritated tone if we knew what we wanted. There was a lady who tried one of their samples and ate off a dirty toothpick because there was no labels indicating which ones were clean and dirty. She was grossed out and my brother and I politely suggested to label them. They didn't even respond and looked annoyed. The lady behind the counter rolled her eyes. That is when we decided to leave. I was super disappointed because I was excited to take my Mom and brother there because I've been there before and loved their sausage and cheese. read more

You know any place that calls their liverwurst "Liverbest" has got to be good. Driers has been around FOREVER--even my grandfather remembers visiting Driers in his younger days and holds a special place in his heart for their ham. You're welcomed at the door by a ceramic pig wearing an apron and an old-school metal army helmet, holding a sign that says "We are glad you are here." You'll be glad you're there, too, as soon as you step inside and smell the smokehouse goodness produced onsite. Their ham, thick-cut smokey bacon, liverbest and sausages are awesome and a force to be reckoned with. Go often and support this great historic business. read more

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Frankly, I'm surprised this building is still standing, its so damn old. But boy am I glad it is. What a great little find in Three Oaks, MI. The butcher is very friendly, they have a good selection of sausages and meats, and everything is very high quality. They even sell their old butcher knives, which are sharp and cheap. I bought a good knife that could probably cut through my counter top, for only $8. Thats a deal. When I ordered my steaks, the butcher went back and cut and shrink wrapped them so they would stay fresh longer. Now thats service! read more

A tiny little meat market located in Michigan near Lake Michigan. This place has been family owned since 1913!!! I bought a half dozen sausages (Polish and Brats) and some house mustard from this joint and grilled them up back at the beach house for one hell of a dinner. If you find yourself in this neck of the woods, don't miss it! Or try ordering from them direct no matter where you live. read more

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Still a huge fan and now even moreso because they got rid of the minimum weight on lunch meat purchases!! I think you used to have to buy a full pound of meat (which isn't a lot, but when it is just two people and you want more than one type, it really ends up being a mountain) and now you can buy any amount you want!! On this trip they had fresh smoked brisket - which was warm and made the car smell heavenly. Bologna and sausage are still there, as is ham salad - which I still cannot replicate at home!! read more

The thing I like best about Drier's is that it reminds me of the small town where I lived in the Catskills. There was no similar butcher shop there, but there were many small businesses a friend of mine referred to as The Dick and Jane store, post office or hardware store. What they all had in common was you could not get out the door without a major interaction or conversation with the owner or the other employees. So it was at Drier's recently when I dropped by for the first time with a friend. We learned a lot from Julie, a descendant of the original owners about the history of the place and about how they make their sausages and other products. We spent a good half hour with her and her friend talking about lot's of things: how the town went bankrupt and is coming back. How the Tribune has done a piece on their store (which I hadn't seen,) I was the kid at the candy store with their varieties of mustards and jams, and pickled things. Picked up some chicken brats, some apple butter, and homemade pickle relish. My friend bought a big ring of their liver sausage. They have a limited selection of cheeses, too. Late that evening, we dined on a appetizer of liver sausage, grainy mustard, cornichons and a Labriola baguette. Perfect starter with a bottle of Cabernet Sauvignon. And a view of the city from the 54th floor. You can buy all these things in the city. And we are lucky to have great butcher shops. But if you are touring Harbor Country and you find yourself in Three Oaks, make sure to stop at this Dick and Jane butcher shop. Treat yourself to some freshly made sausage, and to some genuine down home human interaction. And feel the history that surrounds you. read more

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So here I am. All the way from Anaheim, CA. My cousin was in Chicago on a business meeting in July 2021. Turns out this meeting featured some delicacies from Drier's and another local catering company. Cousin loved the goodies so much they took a trip to the store and stocked up before returning to California. Then told me so here I am. I doubt I will ever get to Michigan but I bought a few shippable items. I hope some day I will get a chance to buy some items from the 'Drier's Market Only' list and get them sent to me via Fed-Ex overnight. Looking forward... read more

What a great spot! Love, love, love the interior of this place-jam packed with interesting stuff on the wall and saw dust on the floor. Nice. We got hot dogs and duck sausages yesterday and just enjoyed them for lunch today off the grill. Fantastic. Crisp casing and delicious flavor. Yum. read more

Drier's Meat Market - Meat Shops Near Me - Three Oaks, Michigan

My family has been going to Drier's for decades (my grandpa's and brother's pictures are even on the wall!). My aunt always brings everyone a ring of Drier's baloney when she comes to visit. The meat is spicy and kind of unique and it's all made by Driers. Part of the charm of Drier's is the shop itself. The building dates back to the Civil War or something and when you walk in, you feel like you're stepping back in time. There's sawdust on the wood floors and the smell of meat in the smoker is awesome. If you're driving by on 94 between Chicago and Detroit, make sure you take a little detour to Three Oaks for some Drier's baloney. read more

We are food (and meat) fans so when we were coming to SW MI for a vacation, we knew we had to stop at Driers. This place was everything we thought it would be and more. Still has the old-world feel and charm (sawdust on the floors!), but still also has amazing product. We picked up some peppersticks (best beef stick you'll ever have) and some bacon on our recent trip, but only because we were restraining ourselves. They were giving out free samples and the ham was GREAT too. I was sorely tempted to buy some of their house recipe horseradish mustard too..... I'll be back! read more

A little more expensive than other local butchers, but everything I have tried there is top notch! The staff is friendly, and it has been in the same family for generations. Their salami, veal brats, Canadian bacon, and Baloney sausage are awesome! read more

Great little small town meat market. My husband especially loves the liver sausage. If you're in Three Oaks, it's worth a stop!

Nice LUNCHMEAT market. No steaks or pork chops only ham bacon or sausage. Make their own cheese and that's pretty tasty. Enjoyed the visit there and through the cute little town. Customer service wasn't that great seemed to rush us out the place but we made the best of it and will enjoy our goodies. read more

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Old world charm in an historic building with outstanding service from family owned multi- generational butcher shop. Items to yearn for: Bacon, ham, cheeses, steaks, and of course liver"best". read more

Stopped in to order some brats to send brats to our family in Ohio. The gal working the counter was super nice and accommodating. Gave us a couple tastes of the meats which were yummy!! Can't wait to go back!! read more

CLOSED on Tuesdays in June. We just stopped by and read this sign in the window. Drats!

Of course I'm biased. I grew up coming here and visiting with my cousins. You must try the liver sausage: put a small piece in a garlic cracker or Triscuit and top with some cheese and/or some Drier's mustard. And then you'll know what it's like to have a piece of heaven from a Harbor Country landmark. Remember, you only live once. ENJOY places like this!!!!! read more

This place is in a historic building in the heart of Three Oaks. I put their Lake Michigan Sand seasoning on everything I make, it's amazing! Their cheese spread and freshly sliced salami make the best snack. Great customer service! read more

You definitely have to visit this historical butcher if you find yourself in Three Oaks. From the small burning stove to the sawdust on the floor, it's as if this place was perfectly frozen in time. My fiance and I were offered samples of the bologna, liverwurst, & mustard & enjoyed them all, to my surprise, as I didn't expect to like the liverwurst. We ended up taking home one of the cheese dips for sale, an Asiago one, though they have about a dozen flavored dips/spreads. We are wishing we bought some liverwurst to take home to Chicago too now; next time! read more

Don't miss this spot if you're in the area. Actually, go ahead and skip it. Why attract even more people here and spoil it? It seemingly hasn't changed in decades although Three Oaks has. Sawdust on the floor, ah. read more

I discovered the pepper sticks a long time ago I use them to garnish my BLOODY MARY'S try it Love the ham salad and turkey salad read more

This place is an experience - from the antiquity on the walls, to the sawdust on the floor. You feel like you've stepped back in time. This meat market does not have the selection that you'll find at your local supermarket (a sea of sub-par deli meats), but what it does have is quality products and items you can't find at a regular store and then some. My boyfriend and I stay in the area for a day or two every summer and this is always where we go for beach/trip snacks. There pepper sticks and herb cheese curds are great for snacking, but be warned -- you will crave the pepper sticks like [insert addictive drug]. They also have a nice array of local sauces, jams, and various pickled items. Definitely worth stopping and grabbing/sampling something new! read more

Love the German Bologna, liver wurst is good too. I love their store made pub cheese the red wine and the jalopeno are my favorites.