They are a fabulous butcher shop -and source for gourmet foods. Always help and friendly and will order i cuts of meat they might not regularly carry. And where ekse can you usually find Elegant Farmer apple pies in their freezer case. !? read more

Stopped in for the first time to grab some deli meat to make my lunch and dinner today. Very nice shop in town. The other shoppers and workers all seemed very nice. I'm glad there's a place within walking distance from my house to grab some good food. Definitely will visiting them more often. read more

Best chicken salad ever! All their choices are great, but this is my favorite that I go to time and time again.

This is the only butcher shop i go to now. Many are very expensive and not that much better than the store. I do consume a lot of meat and they have the best chicken breast and the hamburger meat smells like steak on the grill and tastes excellent. All The ladies behind the counter are very helpful even when they are busy. read more

One of my favorite weekly routines is to stop at Kalck's, they have the best ribeyes and meat selections. I love to see all the women behind the counter and everyone is so friendly. I am always greeted with a friendly hello. The prices are fair and the quality is outstanding. Love this little gem in my town! read more

Had a great experience. Got two steaks. Some of the best I ever had. I got a strip and ribeye . So tender and flavorful. No seasoning or sauce just good ole meat. It was my first time in there. Staff was friendly and helpful. I also got a lb of ground very tender and melts in your mouth. Made just a plain burger and it was so good. I will be going back. Sorry no pictures I ate it read more

You will be surprised by the quality of the meat, the variety of choices, as well as the deli selection and daily homemade salads, etc. There are dry goods, as well as a freezer selection, drinks and milk. This family operated business takes the time to get to know you, and help if there's need for clarification or suggestions. What brings me back is the quality of food, family, nostalgia, and of course, the homemade chocolate chip cookies. OUTSTANDING! read more

I have been to this place on 3 separate occasions. The first was about 10 years ago to check out their meat selection- it was busy, no greeting but I attributed it to how busy it was. The second time a few years later, I was 1 of 2 costumers and I was never acknowledged or looked at. My last visit, a week ago I decided to give it another try and made my first purchase. While the meat was good- to me the customer service is lacking. I felt like the regulars that came in were given acknowledgement and a friendly "hi." And unfortunately I have felt like that every time I've gone in. read more

This is a great little shop! They have a nice selection of meats, cheeses, side salads, sauces and marinades. The meat is of a much higher quality than you can get at any of the grocery stores in town, and I think the prices are good. They also make sandwiches and serve homemade soups everyday. Yum. Their hot dogs are the best hot dogs I've ever had...they are GIANT. The staff is very friendly and helpful. They also have a nice selection of frozen, pre-seasoned or stuffed meats and fish for those nights when you're too tired or busy to put your all into dinner prep. Fridays they sell fresh fish unless it is a really busy weekend (like the Friday before a holiday). They don't take credit cards, but they do take debit cards and cash. One more thing...they will custom order most meats and seafood items for you, so if you have a recipe that calls for something unusual or hard to obtain, give them a call ahead of time! read more

A very cute butcher/specialty store in downtown CL. They have a great looking meat case with all diff cuts of meat from handmade sausages to steaks and even some frozen seafood. But the real reason I like coming here are for the dry goods. They have a great selection of dry soup/stew starter mixes that are from all around the country. They also sell Stone Wall Kitchen which is a very nice brand and carry a good amount of their products. Kalck's also has a wide variety of sauces, hot sauces, dressings, marinades, spice rubs and specialty spices. They also have a little wine room in the back with wines you won't see at your local grocery store. If you are looking for something special, go to Kalck's a look around. It's next door to Georgio's and across the street from the train station. read more

My family and I have been going to Kalcks for over 20 years and have never been disappointed in the quality of the their food. I whole heartedly agree with their motto of "Good Meat is not cheap; Cheap meat is not good" I would highly recommend the twice baked potatoes, stuffed portabella mushrooms, brats, hotdogs, steaks and ribs. I have also recruited people to Kalck's with their American potato salad! To reply to Rob, they do now take debt cards and have always accepted checks. Biggest downfall is that they do close at 5:30 on the weekdays. Usually isn't an issue for me but I could see how it could be for people who don't get off of work that early. read more

Kalck's Butcher Shop - a sign on the side of a building - Butcher Near Me - Crystal Lake, Illinois

This is like the butcher shops were long ago except it's almost all women working here. It's a family business that dad opened and now is run by one of the daughters. Personalized service, quality products and a large variety of deli products is what they're know for. Cheap meat isn't good and good meat isn't cheap. Buy your meat and deli products from here and you won't be disappointed. read more

Kalck's Butcher Shop - These are cheeses that I bought at Kalck's today after I grilled them. - Butcher Near Me - Crystal Lake, Illinois

Can't get enough of the crab cakes!! Make a little mango salsa to top it off... delicious! We had filet mignon tonight. Perfect cuts of meat. Staff is extremely friendly. Last year gave us step by step directions for our first Thanksgiving tutkey. A gem in Crystal Lake. read more

Kalck's Butcher Shop - Surf and Turf tonight. Delicious! Thanks Kalck's!!! - Butcher Near Me - Crystal Lake, Illinois

This is a fantastic little butcher shop that also has some great gourmet products. I'm very impressed with the quality of the meat I've purchased from Kalck's. Their prices are reasonable and their quality is much better than the chain grocery stores. Take the extra few minutes and money and go here for you butcher and deli needs. This is also a great place during the holidays if you like to make gift baskets with unique food items. read more

Its the type of place you hope your local butcher will be-helpful, honest and very high-quality foods. Its good to order by phone and pick up especially around the holidays. Its a great local place. read more

The staff was nice and polite. The three or four women didn't have a clue as to the pork product we we're looking for. I would suggest diagrams of meat for the wall. read more

We stopped by to see if there were any German-style sausages and mustard for a themed dinner night. The workers were super helpful and helped us with everything that we needed. One of the best moments of our visit was when we were asked if we have ever been to Kalck's before. When we stated that we had not, they gave us a complimentary pound of grass-fed ground beef. The beef was super lean and delicious. We made these into burgers for the grill and were definitely not disappointed. I learned that they do a lot of day-of butchering, so that means you as the customer get the freshest meat possible. Why would I even bother going to any other place when Kalck's has the best customer service and quality of product? read more

I love Kalcks Butcher Shop, it has a wide variety of foods to choose from and is an excellent place to grab a sandwich for lunch on-the-go. I don't know how you can have anything negative to say about Kalcks. Wonderful atmosphere, family owned business, excellent customer service! Hey Rob, I hope Butcher on the Block is treating you well, you can stay there as far as I'm concerned. I highly recommend Kalcks!! read more

A culinary paradise in the heart of downtown Crystal Lake. They have all sorts of dips, salsas, marinades, rubs....I could go on and on. Along with quality meats, they have already made items like crusted fish, and chicken kievs as well as wines and cheeses. I had to control myself in here, but I do plan on returning. read more

I like Kalck's. Its a sort of butcher/gourmet shop. good selection of sandwiches too if you want a picnic. lots of gourmet sauces,mixes and condiments to choose from. Some decent wines in the back room. the meats for sale are limited but of good quality. I like thier twice baked potatoes which seem to be homemade. Nice selection of foodie products such as gravy base, which may be hard to find elsewhere. They dont take credit cards, but do take debit cards. Recommended. read more

Anyone who doesn't appreciate this place being open doesn't know quality when they see it.

This place is the best!!! Always sells the best products no matter what you are in the market to buy, super friendly people, and great service. read more

I have been going to Kalck's butcher shop for over 11 years, excellent service. You won't be able to get passed the quality of meat and service. The only way they could improve is to possibly include valet parking! read more

I love this place. The funny thing is i rarely buy the meats here. They have an awesome selection of sides, sauces, salsas, and hot sauces. Don't get me wrong though the meat is great too! read more

The hotdogs are very good. Love them. The Ny strip steaks are often prime quality and priced fairly. Better marbling than the ribeyes last time I was there. The Butterfly chops are juicy and grill nicely. read more

Excellent meats, very fresh and very friendly staff. Only down side is cash only is kinda a pain in the ... in this day and age.

I love this place! The quality of their meats is exceptional and they are attentive to their customers. I love the home baked goods they also offer and tend to leave with more than I intended due to those tasty treats. A recent discovery of Grandma's coffee cakes has been a big hit as well. They have Saturday hours which work quite well for me as that is when I do my primary shopping. You can also phone in orders to be ready when you arrive and that should work well for those who are time challenged. I am a cash and carry type so I have no problems with their decision not to feed the credit card mania. Bottom line, this is a gem of a store and I will continue to patronage them faithfully. CB Island Lake, IL read more

Hands down some of the best customer service I have experienced from a business. Everyone is more then happy to take the time to be sure that you get what you need and that any questions you have are answered. In addition to quality products, the store is clean and inviting. Very happy to have found them and pleased to have such a shop in our town. read more

Been coming here for several months now. Prices are quite reasonable compared to the grocery store organic cuts, plus none of the meat behind the counter is frozen (there is frozen fish should you desire). Prices are probably on the slightly higher end of things all things considered but the quality of the meats are exceptional. Owners always remember folks and it adds a personal touch. Wanted to leave a review today because one of the owners, on her own initiative, asked a customer how his roast (his last purchase) had turned out. The customer had been disappointed on the cut/result. After placing his order for the day, the owner told him (despite his protests) it would be on her because she was disappointed things didn't turn out for him. It's these types of interactions that make me support local businesses like Kalck's even more. read more

One thing you "love about this store is their selection of frozen, pre-seasoned or stuffed meats and fish"? WTF? A real butcher shop offers nothing but fresh cuts of meat, broken down from primal cuts and never sells (with a rare exception) frozen meat. Furthermore, where is the prime selections of beef? Don't waste your time. read more

This neighborhood butcher shop is absolutely fantastic! I now purchase all of my meat from them (I love that they grind their own ground turkey breast). The quality is top-notch, and the counter help is extremely knowledgeable. There is an ample amount of delicious marinades, sauces and other tasty treats to choose from. Plus, they have a excellent wine and beer selection that you won't find in the grocery store. They now accept debt cards, so it's super easy to shop. Looking forward to my next shopping trip! read more

Wonderful meat. Very nice employees. Worth the extra dollar or two for good meat to feed your family.