This is Disneyland for a FatGuy. I never took up tobacco,…read moreI'm a sensible imbiber of Alcohol, and but for a VERY few exceptions (and periods in my history) I wasn't drawn to recreational drugs. Lunchmeat and sausages, though... Thoroughly, positively, indubitably, and absolutely addicted throughout all of my 72 years. Mea culpa, pwned, signed, sealed, and delivered. (Yes I know that shit is NOT good for you or me; and I have, here in my dotage, adapted at least a smidgen of discipline in my consumption of said foodstuffs) But stepping into Reams is hard, my Brothers and Sisters, it's HARD. Temptation in the air, from the butcher shop aroma; Temptation in the eyes, from the never-ending displays in the cases, Temptation in situ from the beckoning samples placed like land mines throughout the store, and the myriad namecards everywhere you look. Temptation to cross gluttony off the "mortal sin" list, or at least create a scheme to take a parcel of fresh Bratwurst to one's next confession; slipping it to the padre hoping the penance is to leave the Mustard off the links for a week or two. I won't even try to describe the treats in store. There's just too much. And it goes beyond charcuterie. The steaks, the chops, the prepared meats. All top top quality. There's condiments, baked goods, wine and beer, even stuff for your dog. Want weird stuff? Offal and innards? It's all there. Seafood, too. And if you're one of those guys (like me) who dig "sausage stix" and Jerky, their home-made offerings are nonpareil. Ditto for their home-made potato salad-type thingies. It wouldn't surprise me to find a dozen Grandmothers fixing all this shit up behind the back wall. Here's another example: In the West Burbs of Chicago, the Czech butchers always had Daisy/Crawford Praszky for sale-It's a tasty Garlic juggernaut halfway between salami and summer sausage. Oscar Mayer WISHES they had something tasting this good. It's a Chicago Staple you'll never hear of through all the chatter about Hotdogs, Italian Beef, and Deep-Dish Pizza. Maybe it didn't get as far North as the Kosher neighborhoods, but on the South and west sides...oboy. Imagine my surprise when I saw Ream's version sitting almost hidden on the very bottom row of one of the cold chests lining the Southern wall. I've never seen it elsewhere, except for the echte Daisy/Crawford version. I thought it was a proprietary thing. Welp, here is Ream's iteration. I saw it while I was in line, and as I already had a cart full of custom-cut stuff, I didn't add it to the haul that day, but the NEXT time we're in deepest Elburn, I'm SO there. Every theory has a corollary, and I was disappointed to learn Ream's quit making their excellent Head Cheese. Yes I know, "head cheese" is on the "fear factor" list with Anchovies, Limburger Cheese, Czarnina (q.v.), and Haggis; but IYKYK, this is a significant loss. Oh well. And about that "it's not good for you" thing: Yeah, there's a lot of fat in sausages, but I am without doubt Reams has no truck with nasty chemicals, or cheating the recipes to add bulk in the name of profits. I'm also pretty sure they're using the best quality sources and the best cuts to make their stuff. Ream's is WAY the fuck out there in the far far far Western Burbs. It isn't quite Eastern Iowa, but it may seem like that during the journey there. And if you're looking for a bargain, shop at Aldi. If this was an Auto Dealer, they'd be selling Mercedes, Audis, and Lamborghinis. Make sure you have some free limit on your cards if you come out here to shop. It also is certain you will buy MORE than you planned to. Mark my words. Then again, Distance and price be damned. If you demand pure excellence, You pay the tab without a gripe. But when you make a sandwich, or pull one of their steaks off the grill, or have a snack of their heavenly Pimento Cheese on a cracker; or shook a bottle of one of the boutique sauces on who-cares-what, or took a bite of a Brat with SERIOUS "snap"... You'll smile quietly knowing you got what you paid for. Perhaps more. And THAT is a rare occurrence in these days of "interesting times"

I don't come here often, but when I do, I'll join the droves of people gathering around the Meat…read moreCounter waiting methodically for your number to be called, Yep, it's a 'cattle call' for those willing to throw 5 Stars for a slab of Beef or Pork with 'Steakhouse' prices. Apparently, people tend to become enamored over some 'Meat Stix'! It's good, but it ain't the only place around serving the best meat imaginable!

The transformation is amazing. The atmosphere is warm and inviting. The service and wine knowledge…read moreis incredible. The porch and music and sparkling rose made for a perfect Sunday afternoon.

Woodman is one of my favorite places to buy groceries. The parking is very well thought out. They…read morehave many Tesla Superchargers, and the location has always been clean. My only issue is the bathrooms aren't always the cleanest whenever I stop by. The selections of Woodman's is very massive. It is very easy to get lost in this grocery chain. However, you must visit the cheese aisle. It is amazing! And there no way to won't find a cheese you need. Prices are always better than other groceries chain. I like to come here because my bill tends to be cheaper than most of them. And the selections are amazing.

Used Handy Foods for cookies for a baby shower. Also mini…read moresandwiches, as well as fruit trays and vegetable trays. All beautifully done. Delicious and so easy to work with. Thank You!

Great neighborhood grocery store and Wonderful people. The store is always clean and their pasta…read moresalads ar amazing as well as their take out dinners. Live shopping here from time to time.

All food service and the employees are welcoming and respectful .There food is always fresh and top…read morequality

Whole foods prices with half the quality. I never knew the slumlord special could be applied to…read morepastries.

Our company, LionHeart Critical Power Specialists, give each employee a free pie of cake from…read moreHill's Country Store each Christmas. Most of our employees order extra pies & goodies in addition as they are so great. LionHeart LOVES Hills Country Store!

Our hometown store! Anytime you need a quick snack, ice cream or a jug of milk they've got it! They…read morealso now offer Wednesday night dinners which are great!

Love this store, all the people are so nice and trying to help in any way they can…read more The only problem, (why they do not get a 5th star) they often run out of stock for articles (rainbow trout) that are available at McChesnay store. Also, they're often out of cherry turnovers, while having ample stocks of apple turnovers. Why ???? ... if their current ratio doesn't match customer requirements, it should be corrected ... or am I asking too much ?

I am SO THANKFUL FOR MEIJER. I've been dealing with some health issues and having an app to order…read morefor pick up has made my life significantly easier. (They also offer delivery.) I've used this service now at least 6x in the past 8wks. Everyone is so kind, which is a huge relief and difference from many local retailers (where employees treat you like you're a worthless pos for using something like this). The minimum purchase is $35 for pick up and I think $65 for delivery, but don't quote me on the delivery pricing. I've never been provided expired or near expiration items. (Unlike a store down the street that could have a sister named MetalWoman's. lol) Overall, Meijer and its staff have truly saved me. I appreciate this service SO VERY MUCH.

We discovered this little roadside butcher on a fall drive out west a couple years ago. While…read morepricey, Burgin Farm Stand is worth every penny. Simple, unpretentious, friendly, clean. There's a nice variety packed into this tiny shop. Everything is fresh, too. Looking forward to our fall excursion this year!

We have been coming here for a while now. I won't go anywhere else for my meats. They truly have…read morethe best tasting meat around. If you want a steak that's better tasting that the steakhouse, drop by here and stock up. Local honey, bbq sauce, jerky, every meat you can think offrom chicken to pork to turkey to beef. Don't waste your time and money for the garbage they have at the local grocery store when this family owned farm has 10x's better. And better for you!

This store is ALWAYS CLEAN…read more However, they are also EXPENSIVE, and the advertised prices on the shelves are different from what comes up at checkout. I have noticed that I "usually" have to pay attention to the price on the shelf vs. the checkout price. Just today, 4/18/26, I bought Mrs. Fisher's potato chips. Price on the shelf: $3.99. (GREAT DEAL - Which is specifically why I BOUGHT THEM). Price at checkout: $4.69. Customer Service was very nice (Symone). Went to check pricing, came back and said: That's for the smaller bag. My reply: Well, THIS size (1.5lb) is sitting behind the $3.99 tag. She gave me a DOLLAR back immediately. I made $.30. No need to get heated, she was wonderful, so big deal, right? My issue is NOT with her. NO. This is my most recent experience. It's happened before, and I always get a bit more in refund than what's truly the difference. However, THIS HAPPENS A LOT with Schmucks. We rarely shop there due to their being expensive, and this "price hike at checkout". This is actually ILLEGAL in Illinois, and Schmucks seems to make a practice of it. BEWARE SHNUCKS CUSTOMERS in DeKALB......you may be paying more than you legally have to.

I been coming here since I first Moved in to dekalb this was…read moreso close to me walking distance from where I lived My first impression when I cam in is wholly cow the prices are so high not even Whole Foods I Remember how much I paid for one onion I almost got a heart attack lol Yes they have cute flower In the front a bakery but how can people Afford the prices once I got to know Dekalb I did go to other grocery stores here people are not that friendly I just sometimes drop from time to time To get a specialty item they have is chocolate Covered pop corn it was soooo delicious I found out is only sealable

This is now the closest Marianos to me since the Bloomingdale store recently closed…read more This is a much bigger store and very organized. Sale items are clearly marked and the store is stocked very well. Go early as this store and shopping center does get crowded, especially on weekends. Parking is very easy . I definitely will be back.

Bakery Review! I worked with Marlene at the Bakery to order…read moremy wedding cutting cake. She was very patient with us describing our simplistic design. She went through all the flavor/filling options and what the upcharges were for each. She told us when the best time was to come in and order as well as how far in advance we needed to come in to order. The cake was the perfect size, design was exactly what we wanted, and pricing was very fair! I would absolutely go back for custom cake needs in the future!

The store had a nice ambiance. It appeared aesthetically pleasant and inviting. It looked to be a…read moregood size as well, not too big as to feel overwhelming and not too small so as to give a cramped sensation. The store appeared neat and well-organized. Agora Market has a parking lot, which is convenient in Chicago. They had a wide variety and selection, especially relative to the size of the store. The produce looked like it was typically good. There were prepared foods that looked good.

Love this alternative to Whole Foods. Support your neighbors and neighborhood markets and stores…read more Great selection of everything! People are super helpful too