Went to get 2 ham shanks to make my ham and beans. The shanks were small and old looking and they…read morecharged $16 for 2 shanks!! Never again, as their entire meat case looked old.

Friendly, knowledgeable, and great customer service. The employees took their time on explaining…read morethe different meats, bundles and prices. I really recommend buying from here!!

Great little market with a great meat counter. Wide variety of fresh meats and a staff that serves…read morewith a smile and is extremely helpful. Your order will be packaged as you want. For example "I'll take eight pork steaks, two per package" and they pick out the eight best and wrapped them in freezer paper in pairs. It's a smaller neighborhood market from back when neighborhood markets were the norm. Their survival is a testament to quality and personalized service. It has the feel of my childhood, lots of selection in a small space with a friendly atmosphere. If you're close to Granite City plan a BBQ and head to Cionko's and give them a try.

Great customer service. The freshness is top notch. From the selection of house made sausages to…read morethe house made jerky...all delicious. Has that local feel and personal touch. Definitely my go to spot for meats and specialty foods. If in the area, a must visit.

Called to get legitimate information, got told never to call again and hung up on. Terribly…read moreunprofessional and disappointing that this place is a business

They always have a great product good service very friendly prices are reasonable and meat o ueread more

Why 5 Stars..........Simple. They are the best. Provide the best steaks are friendly and get your…read moreorder right. I could write much more and am remiss I didn't take pics. I will next time because you just can't believe this place until you see it for yourself. It's located in a real neighborhood ......like if down the street from Archie Bunker's place. Let me put it this way. My brother made steaks when I was visiting him from Atlanta and it was the best steak I'd ever had anyplace on this green earth so I asked where he got them. Since then I make one flight a year from Atlanta to St. Louis with an empty roller bag to pick up 30-35lbs of Porterhouse, Ribeye and Fillet steaks that I order, my brother picks up and freezes. I go back to the airport and fly home in perfect time to get my meat into the freezer while putting one in the fridge to thaw for Sunday dinner and a football game. MAKE SURE YOU GET YOUR STEAKS SEASONED WITH NICK'S SEASONING. All you have to do is unwrap it and put it on a coal fire. They are PERFECT.

During my lunch break today, I stopped in at the (newly reopened) Collinsville Farmers Market and…read moreso glad I did. Wow, the place looks great after being remodeled. Clean atmosphere, quick service, super friendly staff, ample parking and conveniently located. They have a large selection of seasonal items - pumpkins of all sizes and the most beautiful mums. Homemade, ready to eat items in the cooler - salsa, fruit salad, cucumber salad, coleslaw, and pasta salad. Great selection of deli meats and cheeses. Along with Million Dollar Pickles (reasonable priced at $5 bucks), candies, and seasonings. Plus all the essentials - milk, eggs, bread and of course fresh fruits and veggies at good prices. Bonus... locally owned and operated for over 45 years.

This place is such a STL Staple. Fresh produce, local food vendors, and people selling their body…read moreoils, fragrances, foods and more. Prices on everything is reasonable. It gets crowded on the weekends. If you try and stagger the time that you go, it may not be as busy. Parking is meter/paid parking, but you may luck up and find free parking. It's a must if you are ever visiting STL or if you simply want to go to the farmers market!! I love going to the Soulard spice shop. It is one of my favourites.I have a few preferred produce stands i love going to for fresh fruits and vegetables. And don't forget about the flower shop.

Review Title: 4 Easy steps to 52 Saturdays of CONTROLLED CHAOS!…read more The MUST-DO thing for all St. Louis'ians and Non-St. Louis'ians. But you gotta do it right! Step 1: Schedule a Saturday off to yourself (yes, the Market's open Wed-Sat, but you get 100% vendorship on Saturdays) Step 2: Set your alarm clock EARLY! The trick is the "when" do you get there? Wait til the later hours of the day.. and every shop will be empty that you went for! I've learned this too many times in my sleep-in days, to get there way too late to find so many of the shops sold out, or the "runts" of the sales left. So figure out Early and then getup before then! Step 3: Get in your car and go shopping!!! (Follow the map of course!) Plain and simple you want fresh produce.. this is where you go. Whether it's veggies,. meats, baked goods, coffee, soaps, sweets, snacks, and even alchy beverages if you so desire! (and you just might as the day goes on) Get there early and load up! (Just warning you, you may have to make a few runs between your shops and your car, considering what you -could- load up on. Now as stated by many, it's a smorgasboard of what you can find, all along the entire market. (but just a word of advice, whatever you buy at the market, please clean and store PROPERLY as soon as you get home, this is a farmer's market and you can lose some fresh produce REALLY QUICK!) And just remember you're going to have to fight your way through the crowds. because EVERYONE and their relative knows to come here. (Picture yourself in a demolition derby with everyone.. cause that's what it's going to feel llike... Controlled Chaos! **See I knew I'd fit the title in here somewhere*) I will admit you there are some vendors that sell the usual "touristy wares" on occasion, such as "gold jewelry", Sports uniforms (Battlehawks, Cardinals, Blues), you know the quick .. touristy stuff. But the real value is the food and the food 'trucks', including BBQ , New Orleans style cuisine, mediterranean.. you know everything you can find at a farmer's market :) STEP 4: And to top off the day. a real daiquiri or bloody mary to seal the deal! And there you have it folks... 4 steps to a Controlled Chaos of a Saturday in the Lou!!

Y'all I never thought I needed a butcher until I stopped in here!!! Their beef bacon is unreal…read more The regular bacon was delicious too. The young man who waited on me was super knowledgeable and friendly!!! I can't wait to go back!!!

Sorry to my non-meat eating friends. Love y'all. Might want to just jump to the next review…read more Frandeka's is your one stop butcher right in the heart of Historic Soulard Market. The first time I ever went to Frandeka's I was absolutely blown away by the selection. There were meats and cuts that I've never heard of. No matter what you're looking for, they probably have it. From linked meats like cajun brats to hand crafted lunch meats, you won't have to make multiple stops thanks to Frandeka's. And all the prices are incredibly reasonable as well. The customer service at Frandeka's was also stellar! The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. They offered suggestions and also guidance on what would work best for the gumbo I was cooking. You can tell that they are accustomed to serving a high volume of traffic as they worked efficiently to help.

Bosnian ethnic butcher and market located in South County. The meat was fresh and there were some…read moreofferings that would not be available at the major supermarkets nearby. Friendly staff willing to answer questions. Selections of coffees, teas, chocolates and cookies for those who wish to stop in and check out this cute store.

It being easy to place meat orders by phone. I contacted Mr Eso, owner of Lamar Meat company…read more Ceco

If you are looking for great food, friendly staff and enjoy German brats this is your place…read more Kinda hidden behind the local Ford dealership, but well worth it. This was my 3rd or 4th time in, and they had what I needed to complete our wießwurst dinner we are having. Freshly baked buns,German potato salad, sauerkraut, and fine spicy German mustard. When I had questions about a couple of items, they were very helpful in determining which item would be best for what we are serving. If you like jerky, they have big meaty pieces that are favorable with just the right about of chewiness. I wish they were not a 40 min drive for me, but it is worth it.

Upon entering the store, you are immediately offered a free cold beer. Hard to turn down free beer…read morebut don't feel obligated to drink on the spot. Butcher shop tucked in between car dealerships lot. Odd location but it's easy access, and more importantly, it's the best butcher shop in the area. Good steak cuts; deli cheese selections; landjagers; and brats. On every visit, I make sure to buy jalapeno landjagers. The Hungarian brat is highly recommended. If you're a hunter, get a hold of this shop - I believe they can process your hunt.

I see why there's never a large clientele at this store no more the meat is not fresh anymore,it…read moreuse to have a large presence of shoppers

Can't say enough about this place really good prices really fresh meat very friendly service. The…read moreowner is really nice and everyone's very knowledgeable for what you want and they can get it.