While taking my dog to UW Vet Oncology, we made a lot of frequent stops here- considering it was…read morejust a couple minutes away. Meat was reasonably priced and very delicious!! They have a lot of frozen food options and they also have fresh meat as well.

Wow, tucked away in the University campus is this fantastic meat shop. Although they have a very…read morenice array of meats in their fresh counter and an extensive selection of frozen meats from steak to pork to veal to lamb, the biggest plus is in custom ordering. Their prices are very reasonable. The staff is incredibly helpful. You park across the street where several spaces are reserved for Bucky's customers.

I stopped by to buy some beef. This is a small neat store. I got a pound of of ground beef for…read moreabout $9 and a boneless ribeye steak for about $26 per pound. Both were really good. There was chicken in the freezer. I think the beef is the best thing to get from here, that too get the beef from display. There is more beef in the freezer, but I didnt find that as good as the one in the display. There were some other boutique items like expensive salt.

Our favorite butcher shop in Madison. Excellent selection and everything we've ever brought home is…read moreexcellent. Also the people working in the shop are friendly and help with questions.

We went on a Thursday night around 5. Plenty of space, there were only 2 other families there…read more Food 3/5: the ribs and brisket were dry and did not have much flavor. We got the end of the brisket they were currently cutting, so likely had been cut hours before and left which likely lead it to be dry. The chicken was ok, not much flavor and was on the drier side. The sausage was the best option we tried, good balance of flavor. The cornbread was also dry. The potato salad had good flavor. The Mac and cheese was the best thing we tried. I'd comeback for the sausage and Mac and cheese. Service 3/5: this is an order at the counter and sit down style. We had never been here before and overall did not feel helped when we were ordering. The staff just started at us and asked what we wanted instead of helping us walk through the steps of how to order (meat first and then you choose your sides). It got challenging because there was a growing line and many of us felt the same way of not really knowing what to order. I had to ask for extra plates for our kiddos, and was a little confused about extra condiments and things that were available in the restaurant. Ambiance 4/5: the restaurant was clean and plenty of places to sit. We were in the restaurant with another family with kids, and our kiddos ended up doing friendly dinosaur roads to the family across the restaurant. We all had a really good laugh. Overall most of the meat was dry but we liked some of the sides. The staff could have been more helpful in ordering. This is a kid friendly restaurant in our experience and had plenty of room to accommodate larger parties.

See that bark on the brisket in the pictures on their webpage? Yeah I did too so I tried this…read moreplace out. What I got in reality was a microwaved (or maybe boiled?) pound of brisket instead. Tasted terrible - wish I would have just lit my $90 on fire so I'd at least get 15 seconds of enjoyment from it. Judge for yourself from the picture below. Pretty obvious this piece of brisket never came within a mile of a smoker or pitmaster. Run!

We've been to both the Verona and DeForest location. Food and service are great at both locations!…read more I like that Verona allows reservations but DeFroest does not and it fills up quick on a Friday night and parking is limited. Friday night fish fry IS A MUST!!! It is such a value and one of the best fish fry's we've had. I love that you have so many choices for sides and your not just stuck with fries and slaw. Verona also has a great outdoor space as well. We're hoping at some point they will branch out to McFarland, Monona or east Madison as it's about a 30 minute drive for us to get to any of there locations. They are such a hit, I can not imagine them not being successful at yet another location.

Environment wasn't what we expected, very casual. Everything we ordered was good with large…read moreportions. Easy in and out.

I am disappointed that the staff allow customers to enter and purchase items without always wearing…read morea mask. And, when asked about this, the very nice checker said "We have to serve them." I also am disappointed to see the men at the meat counter with masks below their noses and chins. I have decided that I need to stay away until they are more serious about everyone's health, or until the end of this pandemic. I have been a regular customer for years and have always felt well treated. This, however, has made me frustrated and I must draw a line.

My go to place for meat. (it took me forever to find such a place in this butcher-less town)…read more Everyone in this town think Jacobson brothers is the place to turn for their butched meat needs. I think this is mostly because ya'all think there is a correlation between the dollar amount and meat quality. Jacobson brothers did not come to the rescue when I needed a 8 pound fresh ham to brine. Knoche's did. Knoche's seems to carry every part of the cow and pig. Some parts are not on display in the case, and are hidden away in the basement freezer. I found this out on my most recent meat hunt -- for short ribs. Ask the the cute aproned men to run down and get them. While not the cheapest priced cuts in town, they are reasonably priced and fairly high quality. Furthermore, you can feel good shopping at a locally owned joint. They also have family recipes of chili, potato salad, bratwursts, etc that I am always tempted to try.

While popping between nearby Colectivo and the adjacent park, we popped into Alimentari out of…read morecuriosity, and somehow left with a pre-made frozen dinner for the evening and a Spicy Soppressata sammy to enjoy alongside the lake mere feet away! While they seem to be known for their sandwiches, and for good reason, they have a lot of great artisanal items rooted in Italian cooking. This includes oils, wines, sauces, spices, treats and more. The "more" also includes fresh-made pasta, hand cut meats and cheeses, gelato and a few other absolutely delish items! Back to that sandwich...we were not hungry, but could not pass up a good sandwich, especially one freshly made on locally sourced and baked bread! The bread was the absolutely star of each bite, I mean...sheesh! The sandwich in full was great, and definitely worth the stop in on its own. The store itself is small, but mighty, and well laid out, stocked with all the goods, flows well, clean and in great condition. Service was stellar as well. We were greeted upon entry, checked on while browsing and chatted up while being rang out. Overall, solid spot for a ready-made meal, a special ingredient, a tasty sandwich, fresh pasta, charcuterie or just to wander around in!

Holy smokes... I am going to have dreams about this sandwich. It is definitely top 3 sandwiches of…read moremy life and maybe the best ever. I had the prosciutto sandwich and my SO had the pastrami and both had nothing but good things to say as we ate. The prosciutto sandwich had balsamic that had just started to soak into the otherwise crunchy bread, with these big chunks of mozzarella and the freshest tomatoes and greens. Alimentari itself is this awesome little deli/grocer with both bagged pastas AND FRESH PASTA/antipasti available to buy, as well as all sorts of goods, breads, coffees, chocolates, beverages and a whole wine selection. Beware that there is no seating inside but definitely do not let this dissuade you from visiting.

Edit: The manager saw my review and instantly addressed my concerns. I appreciate that level of…read moreattentive service and immediate resolution. They claim they can only sit a certain number of people every 15 minutes, even when there's tons of open and available seating. They do not prioritize their customers or their experience. Do not recommend.

Food was great, we came for mother's day brunch and they had some great menu options. Our server…read morewas Avery I believe and she was very attentive and friendly. Will definitely be back!

Excellent Spanish products food service great take out food . Customer service great meat market…read moreand produce perfect for Latino Spanish clients! Go there every week on Saturdays or Sundays!

This grocery store is packed with all kinds of produce, meats, spices, dry goods, and beverages for…read morethose that love Latino cuisine. When I say it's packed, it really is! This is the kind of store that mom goes to, then cooks an incredible family meal. A wide variety of produce and cuts of meat that most folks forsake. You'll feel like you're transported to another country.