Everything from this great deli is amazing. I do not buy my meat anywhere else. Their premade meals…read moreare just as amazing.. My go to place always.. Love these guys!!!

Poeta's is the real deal when it comes to Italian import markets. Excellent cured meats, excellent…read morecheeses, authentic bread from local bakeries, the sweets and candies I grew up on at nonna's, plus delicious pre-made dinner kits & soups ready to go. Oh, and it's staffed by seasoned, old-school Italian-American gentlemen & ladies, as is appropriate. Nothing but the best to Poeta's! My favorite spot in the suburbs!

BEST BUTCHER SHOP AROUND -- HANDS DOWN!…read more Dorfler's Meats has been my go-to butcher shop for the past few years, and honestly, I can't imagine shopping anywhere else. From the moment you walk in, the owners and staff treat you like family -- not just customers. It's beyond refreshing to go to a meat shop that truly does it right, from start to finish. The quality is unmatched. I happily travel well out of my way just to stock up on their incredibly fresh meats, top-tier seafood, and the ready-made, home-cooked meals that make weeknights (and weekends) so much better. And let's not forget the deli counter -- WOW. The sandwiches are next-level delicious, and the homemade salads are always fresh, flavorful, and addictive. If you're shopping for the holidays, Dorfler's is an absolute must. Their Prime Tenderloin roasts are unreal -- exceptional quality, fair pricing, and you can truly tell how much care and craftsmanship goes on behind the scenes. It's the kind of place where excellence isn't an accident -- it's the standard. The staff is nothing but helpful, friendly, and genuinely kind. From outstanding customer service at the counter to unforgettable meals at my family's table, we have nothing but positive things to say about Dorfler's Meats. Thank you to everyone at Dorfler's for all you do to stay open, keep raising the bar, and continue showcasing exciting, seasonal products that we look forward to all year long. If you haven't been yet, you're missing out -- HIGHLY recommend!

BUYER BEWARE! Most of the staff is rude and the entire business is a scam. Find a local farmer and…read morepurchase meat from them instead. Our household shopped at Dorfler's for 13 years. It always felt a little strange that they never had pricing visible. Every other butcher I have ever been to since childhood has always had prices visible. You would go in, order, and pay whatever they charge you at checkout. But the products were good enough and I was happy to support a local business. Over the years we have ordered a beef tenderloin roast during the holiday season when it is on sale for $34.99/lb. It has always been very pricey but (as far as we know) we were never cheated on the price and the product the way we were this year. We ordered one 3lb beef tenderloin roast. We were explicit when placing the order that we wanted one piece of meat that was 3lbs. The person who took the order was rude but seemed to understand the request. When we got the roast home I did the math because the bill was a lot more than expected. We were charged over $41/lb. When I called to ask about why the price was so high I was put on hold and the rude man that picked up next told me "it's trimmed. We charge you for the weight before trimming." This means Dorfler's supposedly trimmed off about 3/4 lb of fat. That is a lot of fat to trim off of a 3lb roast and if I was going to be charged for it why was the fat not offered to me as part of my order? Unfortunately, we accepted this explanation. The roast was wrapped in butcher paper which we did not open because we put it straight in the freezer for a week before defrosting it. We finally opened the butcher paper on New Year's Eve to prepare the roast to have on New Year's Day and were appalled that Dorfler's clearly lied to us. There were 3lbs of meat in two small roast each vacuum sealed in plastic by their distributor. This means that Dorfler's not only WAY overcharged us for the amount of meat we received, they also charged us for 3/4lb of fat they never really trimmed off. I am not even sure why they bothered with the butcher paper at all, except they probably charged us for that, too. If I could give Dorfler's zero stars I would. Also the obvious direct response to this negative review is a pathetic attempt to save face regarding your tenderloin roast "sale." Patricia W. is likely related. Why else would she disagree with facts? Dorfler's is nothing but a lying bunch of cheats who screw their loyal customers every chance they get. Some just haven't figured it out yet. And now they blocked me on Facebook. Keep it up guys. You are proving how crooked you are and how you can't handle the truth being told about your disgusting business of cheating loyal customers.

Not a real butcher. Not local sourced. Would probably fail their health inspection. Had an open…read morepizza behind the counter. His rationale for charging so high for tenderloin "It was my uncle's favorite cut." His local consumer base should wise up to his scams

Tony's Butcher Shop is an absolute gem in Grayslake…read more The quality of the meats here is outstanding. It is truly miles better than anything you will find at a grocery store or warehouse club, and the prices are very reasonable for the level of quality you are getting. Every cut is fresh, well prepared, and clearly sourced with care. You can genuinely taste the difference. What really sets Tony's apart is the service. The team consistently goes the extra mile by offering recommendations, custom cuts, and cooking tips, and by making you feel valued as a customer. It is clear they take pride in their work and in serving the community. Having a good old fashioned neighborhood butcher shop like this is a special treat. Tony's Butcher Shop truly values its customers and the Grayslake community, and we are lucky to have it. If you care about quality, great service, and supporting a local business, this place is a must visit.

Rating: 3.5/5. This…read morepristine store has fresh, organic, well-presented, and innovative produce (apples with red flesh, etc.) and products (authentic soba noddles with buckwheat flour as the first ingredient). Their unsulfured unsweetened dried mission figs and ramen noodles are delicious. The store has a catering section. I only bought grocery there occasionally for convenience when I received a coupon. It is easy to park on the shopping center parking lot.

like everything about this store EXCEPT. When we buy bacon. Some of the butchers don't know that…read moreyou would like your bacon flat. Today my wife came home with bacon that was just put in a handful at a time . another butcher rolls it up when rapping,

We were traveling through to go to Lincolnshire and looking for a bite to eat. Stepped in to see if…read morethey had any hot food options but it appears that was already cleaned up. Nice store though. Fully stocked and clean. I was approached and asked if I needed help, but I didn't. Very nice gentleman.

Thanksgiving food shopping reminded me how great this store is…read more It starts with the people. Friendly and smiling. Go there a few times and they recognize you. They're happy to see you. The food selection from meat, to fish to dairy, quality is there.

This Heinen's is a lot smaller than it appears. The produce section doesn't have the amount and…read morevariety that I see at other grocery stores. This location seems like a specialty grocer, has the feel of a Fresh Market or Whole Foods. I was shopping for cheeses and other items for a charcuterie board, and while I did find some fun items like quince paste and round Italian crackers (taralli), I didn't find all that much. It was funny to see Dolly Parton pies in a freezer case and that Incontinence supplies are on the signage ( not funny to some I guess). I might stop in if I need a few things but if I need the full service grocery experience I will probably go to my other standbys.

Recently visited this Heinens since I was in the area about to make my way over to the Detroit area…read moreand wanted to grab some energy drinks that I know are exclusively sold at Heinens and a few health bars. Overall prices here were fair and the selection was great. Great hot soups to grab and go too. Staff here was friendly and helpful during my visit. There's no self check out lines but the lines did move pretty quickly. Incredibly fresh grocery Options! Overall, I did enjoy my visit here just like I enjoy visiting the Cleveland, Ohio area locations.

Bought some groceries from this classic store in Waukegan that has old school charm. Cribb Fine…read moreFoods has been a staple in the neighborhood for generations. It may be most notable for the popular butcher section but there's also produce. Has cheap prices on many items. They prefer cash so bring some of that. A small store but it has a lot. It's not as much to choose from as the big chain groceries but there's quite a few finds. The most popular part is the butcher to get fresh meats. Basically that's the area at the entrance. If you prefer things not from animals there's plenty more in the store. Has alcohol. Last time I found a can of Crazy Cowboy for $1.99, and there's other cheap beers too. As for the produce it's not great but it's cheap. It's about $2 to get a few oranges. A few other good things in here. They only have a couple checkout aisles, and they prefer cash but that's not required. For sure it's an important local business. It's a lot better than going to some corporate chain. They're closed Sundays.

Five stars for the subs and the bratwurst. This grocery store and butcher shop buried in a Waukegan…read moreneighboorhood, have some of the best brats I've ever had. I brought some to a family vacation in Michigan and everyone said they were outstanding! Forget the Big Brand name brats and support the local mom and pop joints. My freezer was packed with them all summer. The sub sandwich was also one of the best, with fresh sliced meats and cheeses and veggies. It never made it out of the parking lot. All I wanted to do was try half of it but I couldn't stop eating it until there was no more. I also tried the stuffed pork chops that are huge and tasty.

Came to wild fork today been wanting to come here and if I knew their was one in cali btw I live in…read moreCalifornia for reference sake I would have gone much earlier than this so the place is a playground for foodies and I'm a foodie and I loved it I don't know why they call it a butcher shop. There's nobody cutting meat in this store, but still it is a cool store. The Service in the store was excellent.the employees know a lot about the products not much ambiance it's a grocery store it's nice and clean very bright inside. This place is wonderful I will be back maybe not in this state but I will be back.

I finally got a chance to check out the store during a recent Yelp event. I love this place!!!! It…read morehas so much to offer from pre-prepared meals to large meats that take quite the commitment to prepare. The people there were helpful and knowledgeable. I simply love the layout of the store. Clean, and well organized. I am so grateful for the event. I was able to get some different things to try. Like a Mary's whole chicken.