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.

I needed something very specific for a recipe, it's so hard to find guanciale to make carbonara!…read more Carnivore was about the 10th place I called and they right away let me know they had plenty! As soon as I walked in, I saw so many goodies I knew I was taking home. They had a very well curated selection of fancy condiments from small makers, rare ingredients, and the highest quality version of many every day foods! Everyone behind the counter was so friendly and knowledgeable. I had to try one of their sandwiches and got the salmon po boy at their recommendation. It was really well seasoned and super fresh with a very generous slice of fish on it. Definitely coming back for another one next time I'm in the area! Thank you so much for great service and products!

Carnivore in Oak Park…read more This is a butcher shop and fish market that also sells sandwiches I can't really decide if the old time decor is by design or if the place is really needing an upgrade. I actually think it's the latter. It's a lot smaller than I imagined with very limited seating. We went here for the grilled salmon sandwich. We had seen many online reviews saying it is amazing. They make the sandwiches right in front of you, so you know that they are fresh. We took our sandwiches to go and by the time we got them home , they were cold. The fries traveled well, but again they were also cold bu the time we got home. The grilled salmon sandwiches were very good, but not great , and I really would have loved to have eaten it warm. Prices are on the high side for the butcher meats. But I guess you should expect that since they are an artisanal butcher. I did not like the look of some of the meats in the cases. Would we go back? Maybe to try the Bacon Burger. But we would definitely recommend eating your food in the butcher shop and not taking it to go. I have just found out that that are moving into Carnival Grocery in Oak Park.

Best aged steak and sausage around - high quality meat, VERY flavorful, local farm sourced. The…read morestaff was very knowledgeable, offered suggestions on the best way to cook. Will definitely be making this a weekly dinner option. Easily replaces any restaurant + they're open on Sat and Sun so super convenient for last minute planning!

Husband looked out the window at lunch the other week and saw this place across the way. Of course…read morehe went back the next day and got a variety of things to try and was very pleased. Back this past weekend and he picked up some picanha and corned beef (sliced) which were both excellent. The staff is very helpful and this place operates on the right model of being a butcher carrying the basics and the a small amount of specialty things rather than (like another place in the town over) trying to be too much in too little space and not carrying basics that can pay the day to day and build a base of regulars.

Great prices, and great product. I always go there and buy cases of chicken, tomahawk, steaks,…read morebeef, brisket, and rib ribs.

The customer service was awesome, the VALUE was SHOCKING! The parking lot was so convenient an…read moreoffered ample spaces. The variety available was staggering. PRO TIPS: bring an inexpensive cooler (styrofoam works) Bring a SKI type jacket, NOT KIDDING The shopping experience was clean organized and customer friendly. I almost hate to leave a review, this is a place to gate keep. I hope I don't regret this but DAMN do they deserve the love!!!!!!!!!

The best place to buy large quantity of pork. this is the go to place if you are making sausage.read more

I was looking for some pork products at the regular grocery stores but couldn't find what I was…read morelooking for. Then I remembered Morris Meat Packing store in Maywood. I called and asked if they had what I needed and the answer was yes, so I hurried over. It's a small store but the meats are not prepacked, fresh looking and if you don't see what you want, just ask. They will cut the meat into the size and quantity you want. Prices are reasonable and the workers are helpful. This will be my go-to meat market going forward.

They just opened to the public and I jumped on it this is the place to get fantastic prime steak…read moreand it was delicious. The staff was extremely friendly and since I never been to a warehouse the place was extremely clean I'm waiting to get more room in my fridge to buy more.

This store was small but charming. The staff appeared attentive. It looked like they usually had…read moregood produce and food options. I got some gloves there for cleaning that turned out to be useful. There was at least one staff member with a friendly smile. It looked like they had reasonable prices. It looked like they had a convenient location as well.

Sometimes the best food comes from taquerias that appear in poor physical shape. To the point where…read moreif the typical snob walked into the place, they'd immediately dial up the IDPH and maybe even ICE. This place is no exception. La Conchita serves as a supermercado, carniceria, panaderia and taqueria. I've never done any hardcore grocery shopping here, but it's always been convenient since it's so close to home. If I ever run out of tortillas, bread, pop, laundry detergent even, I know I don't have to drive very far. I recently ate from the taqueria for the first time. Since I was doing laundry right next door and I have a love affair with burritos, it was time. And I have to say, they make a damn good burrito. They add a touch of onion and cilantro, so it almost tastes like a taco in a burrito. They didnt go overboard with the sour cream, and the avacado slice was a nice touch. Added points for the roasted jalapeno and two wedges of lime they included on the side. Definitely the epitome of why we always called downtown Franklin Park "little Mexico". I do say it's in desperate need of a make-over, but it's not affecting their business any. So kudos to La Conchita.

Yum yum and more yum. I have to admit I love when businesses greet you at the door…read more Welcoming - check Ordered the Alpine large - wrapped well double check Asked if they had Pastina - some one from the back came out to look triple check Left satisfied with just the customer service of it all. But wait there's more - that sandwich was so good I been dreaming about my return. Thank you Alpine see you soon.

Good flavor basic sub. I have been getting the Alpine for a few years now. You can't beat the price…read morefor the quality. It's a genuine old school deli and looks orginal inside. The service is very friendly and attentive. The bread had a good crunch but not to hard.