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!

Always like to support local family owned businesses and this one is a great place to find freshly…read morebutchered meats. They make their own meat sticks in various flavors and even some for the dogs. We usually stop to pick some up on our way into Woodhaven Lakes campground. In addition to fresh meats they have deli and frozen items too. Expect to pay premium prices for premium products that are worth the price if you're a carnivore.

Shocking! Not the Polancic's I use to know. Sanitation is a big issue with me…read more Bare hands in raw meat does not mix.

Breaded pork tenderloin is incredible. Made my second trip to buy 20. I'll have to buy a case next…read moretime.

This is a nice little family run store front offering a wide variety of beef, chicken, and pork…read morecuts among others. They're very friendly and helpful. The prices are reasonable for farm fresh meats, and the quality is way better than anything you're going to pick up at the local grocery store. This place is definitely worth a visit if you're in the area.

My niece lives nearby and referred us for great meat. They are nice people who provide the best…read morequality meats around. The taste is incomparable to the grocery stores' meats. It's so worth a few dollars extra to get the best tasting and cleanest meats. Just try it once and you'll see what I'm talking about and you'll be hooked!

I rate REAMS a 10+ I was amazed from the first time I went…read morethere, have never seen such an assortment of in house made meats, anything imaginable! Plus a delicious deli, and SO MANY meat sticks, all Freshly made! Their dips are homemade, biscuits & gravy and quiche's are phenomenal--- EVERY SINGLE THING IS AMAZING!!!!! Too many to mention, staff is wonderful too, so helpful - Love Reams!

I don't come here often, but when I do, I'll join the droves of people looking to score some fresh…read moremeat. The Buttcher counter is a wonderland of Beef & Pork. Yep, it's a 'cattle call' for those willing to wait methodically in line for your number to be called. And for those aimlessly throwing 5 Stars for cuts of meat with 'Steakhouse' prices, Reams just can't get enough of your credit card! Apparently, this is sacred ground...

This company has NO clue how to run a department. They had a 3 day sale and ran out of the…read moretortilla encrusted chicken on the 1st day. This ISN'T the 1st time this has happened. They didn't bother to offer me a rain check. I highly recommend NO one shop at this place as it's quite apparent management is as clueless and useless as a $3 bill

I called and placed an order ,went to pick it up and wasn't ready the next day.The guy goes back to…read moreget one and brings out double the size the the order was placed which was double the price and I wasn't happy and they didn't care .I will head else where after that because there employees don't follow through on the order that was placed .They don't care how long you been a customer or not .Reams ,Butcher on the Block ,kearns for now on.

A large selection of brats that you can only find there. The other food is equally good. The…read moreservice is friendly and knowledgeable; it is well worth the ride. You know you are in a specialty shop.

In a dusty little town that can easily be 1000 miles from nowhere, a Meat Market suddenly appears…read moreas you kick the tumbleweeds aside. Yep, an unsuspected Twilight Zone moment involving purveyors of fine meats.. The hefty 'Iowa Chops' will weigh down your picnic basket, and 'Bears' fans can rejoice while torching some 'Packer' Brats over an open flame! The 'Beef Stix'; you're guaranteed a full day supply of Sodium. Just West of Dekalb...

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.

Been working in Hampshire for 2 years and just came across this hidden gem in downtown area. Well I…read morefinally stopped before the weekend hit and I am glad I did. I got some fresh applewood smoked bacon which usually I'd cook on stovetop. After talking with owner for a while he reminded me to cook it in oven and let me just say I have been doing it wrong my whole life. The applewood smell in my house afterwards was like I just smoked it myself! Hands down one of the coolest guys I've talked to and for sure will be back to try everything else! Thank you

Great town butcher. The best bacon and corned beef! Service was great, very kind and informative.read more