if you are ready to impress anyone this place has the absolute greatest quality meat available. you…read morecould eat a ribeye without any teeth (lol) the marbling is magnificent. the taste is out of this world. i recently went to rpm steakhouse downtown and all i could think about was how much better freedom steaks are on my grill!!!! live a little-spend a little extra for quality. you will not regret it! p.s. they have great raffles on f.b.

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.

The only negative here are the long lines of people waiting…read more The very positive here are the long lines of people waiting. I don't know why the meats at Joseph's are better than that at any grocery store.....but they are. We don't eat too much red meat but when we do, we get it at Joseph's. Always a smile and willingness to cut what we want the way we want it. Always a dinner delight.

The place where I've ordered a turkey for a few years had a weird, unclear deadline for their…read moreThanksgiving orders so this year I needed to quickly find another place (or try). Had I ordered from the place I usually have, I would have had to pay a shipping fee of $35 whether I had it shipped to my home or to the business. I hadn't heard of Joseph's before but decided to take a chance. I placed my order by phone the Tuesday before Thanksgiving and they took it with no problem, no extra charges; they also took the bone out for me. I was a bit nervous just because I hadn't tried this place before, and if there was a problem there wouldn't be much chance to fix it or easily switch gears. But I needn't have worried. While it would be helpful if they decided whether they were going to use numbers or just a line (I pulled a number upon entering, but they weren't advancing the numbers and instead just taking people who said they were next), I was in and out within ten minutes. The employees were helpful. Like many butchers, they have more than just the meat but it's not a grocery store (though I found I could have gotten the baguette that I made a separate stop to procure). The turkey breast I bought was at least half of what it would have cost at the place I've used in the past. With that kind of savings, paying their 4% credit card fee was fine by me (pay cash to save yourself the fee). Parking is easy; it's Dunning, not Lake View. Will definitely come back, possibly sooner than later since I've been wanting to try making a pot roast and I expect they'd have the right cut of beef for that. I won't bother with the butcher I used to go to with this one so nearby.

Had a a delicious weekday lunch here on beautiful Friday. Outdoor seating was easy to get and the…read moreservice was prompt and courteous. Great Summer vibes and the selection of meats and quality is amazing. I wish I could shop here regularly versus the usual grocery stores. We had an amazing pork sandwich, a pastrami, and a salad. The first salad was a little bitter, so the Server promptly swapped for a kale side salad which was nice. The breads and meats were standouts for these decadent sandwiches. The flavor and juices were soaked up by the tender meats. My favorite was definitely the pork. Always great eating here.

I wanted to like publican, but overall thought it was just okay. The portions are quite large, but…read moreis missing the finishing touches that are thoughtful to the customer. For example with my mussels, rather than this large chunk of baguette, I wouldn't preferred it pre-sliced. We went on a busy Saturday night and it was popping in here for sure. However because it was so busy, my table ended up being neglected and our waitress was impossible to flag down. In terms of vibes, it seems like a pretty cool place to be. I liked the chairs and then the little booths seem like a fun time. I was also a big fan of the bathroom sink. Overall, Publican was a fine time, and even better time if you're looking for meat forward dishes.

Paulina has it all - my limited experience is with the sandwiches. Fantastic IMO. They can get…read morehuge, so think about what you really want on each one. Full range butcher shop has everything you need, including the veg and drinks you need as well. Nice folks working there and it's a well organized and clean space. Five stars for sure.

I am heading back to Chicago and already planning to Do my…read moreshopping at Paulina's. I am meat and dairy, carnivore, and this is my favorite spot. Christmas my family of 17 met in Lincoln Park, I placed an order with Paulina's; they took care of all. From Franks to Tenderloin they have the best. Thank you guys!!

We're in town during Thanksgiving for the first time in a decade. I ordered all the sides from…read moretowne and oak (delish), the pies from three tarts (perfection) and then I need a turkey. I checked Yelp and ordered from Hofherr Meat based on the stellar reviews. I often peek into Hofherr Meat when walking into Shred415 so was excited to finally try it! About 2 days before I was telling a friend where i got my turkey and she asked me how i plan to cook it. Cook it?? It literally had not occurred to me that my turkey would be raw. If it's not obvious from this review and ALL my restaurant reviews the kitchen is not where I shine. I called Hofherr to ask if they could cook my turkey and while apparently they do that it was too late to put in the request. Good to know for next time. Wednesday morning I joined the rest of the North Shore to pick up my raw turkey. I ran into a friend while waiting for it who is more of an expert when it comes to making turkeys and she asked them to give me gravy, a turkey bag (apparently easier and lessy messy to cook in a bag) and some directions. The next day I followed their directions along with some help from my bestie chatgpt. I stuck it in the oven and crossed my fingers we wouldn't be going without a turkey this thanksgsiving. We had a little mishap when the thermometer melted into the turkey (oops), but besides that it really wasn't too difficult of a process. And while I had trouble eating a turkey after seeing it raw my family was thrilled that it was perfectly moist and praised my turkey making skills. I did have a few bites and did think it was pretty good- and i dont even like turkey. I would definitely get my turkey from here again, although next time i'll be ordering a cooked turkey out of convenience. But for those of you who like to cook a turkey I recommend them!

Meat is high quality. The staff is top notch…read more The shop is small, so phone in orders make your stop quick and easy.

The phrase hidden gem is sometimes so overused it's like the boy who cried wolf. Well not to sound…read morecliche but this is a hidden gem. Not for the meat, I didn't buy any so I wouldn't know but for the fact it's a small slice of Argentina. They have dulce de leche, alfajores and other goodies from there. Oh, let's not forget the soccer jerseys! We had their empanadas for dinner. It's still warm at 7pm. The sweet beef is a standout followed by sweet pastelitos in strawberries. Next is the corns and cheese and last is the baked chicken. The cuts of meat at the butcher look first class. The clientele also looks and sounds like they're from South America making the whole experience feel really authentic.!

We are big empanada fans!! And I mean Big fans, anything encased in a crispy, fried/baked dough is…read morean automatic lovable treat for me. I know empanadas originated in Spain and they spread the art of making these handheld pies to the Philippines, Mexico, Columbia, Venezuela, and yes, Argentina. We are also big fans of Argentinian style empanadas and we were so happy to discover El Mercado on Yelp!! They have quite a variety and we ordered a healthy bunch and got a small tub of the chimichurri sauce. Everything was excellent and the spinach and beef empanadas rose above the rest. :) we decided to have an Alfajor cookie sandwich filled with dulce de leche (I'll have to have this with an espresso next time). Check out the store, get some fine steaks, have a coffee, soak it all in without having to take a flight. :)

A charming lil shop with a surprisingly extensive catalogue of both thc sodies and artisan…read morecheeses... which (at that moment) was exactly what I wanted. I didn't pay too much either. I got a camemblue, a sheep's milk and a truffle cheddar. I haven't eaten them yet, but I'm gonna.

This place is awesome. So many good products. It's hard to pick what to get here. I love places…read morelike this in NYC so I'm glad Chicago has this place. Friendly service, diverse products. Will try the restaurant next time!

I've shopped at Park's Meat House for years, never disappointed…read moreThey provide a vast variety of packaged and meat you can personally pick ( your own choice) cut the way you want and packaged for your choosing Customer service is good and check out is easy and fast

Dino is the MAN! Went in for supplies for my dog treats business and received 5-star treatment from…read moreDino! Will definitely be a regular here!