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    Paulina Market

    4.4 (455 reviews)
    ModerateMeat Shops
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Monica N.

    Such a neighborhood staple! First off, I was expecting basically a deli shop/butcher shop where you go up to the counter and order whatever meat you want to cook BUT this little gem is more than that! All the employees are so kind and helpful. When you walk in you'll find there's aisles full of pre-marinated meats/fish, pastas, condiments, and even fresh vegetables. The back area are all the butcher shop cuts where you can grab a ticket and order whatever meat/fish cut you want. We decided to stop in for their sandwiches which you can either order in person or through their online portal (it is a $2 surcharge to order online). The meat and cheese was sooo good in more sandwiches. We opted for the Italian (I don't like lettuce or tomatoes so I had neither in my sandwich) and the hot sandwich. Near the sandwich area there is beer and alcohol that is sold. I can't wait to come back to try out more sandwich options and their pre marinated meats.

    Naiima D.

    This place has been around 75 years!! I have never been to this meat market before. My mom has and was looking for garlic sausages and she knew they carried them. I was pleasantly surprised by their vast selection of everything you can think of! Beautiful dried meats, beef with amazing looking marbling, good looking poultry and fish. An amazing variety of pre cooked frozen foods!!! I saw one of my beef, stroganoff, lasagna, roast beef, and gravy, braised oxtails etc! They even carried pre made lumpia! I was in heaven!!!!!! They have a deli of course and you can get a sandwich made on the spot. Everything was exceptionally clean!!!!! For you dog owners they have homemade dog food that frozen in the coolers too. Good customer service! They were very attentive. Why the the three stars you ask?? My mom purchased two garlic sausages and smoked ribs. The guy behind the counter DIDN'T put on gloves. He just grabbed the meat with his bare hand. No gloves or nothing!!!! Is that a common practice here? Also when weighing the meat he didn't put and plastic between the meat and machine that weighs the meat! This is a strange and unsanitary practice! Other than that this place was amazing!!!!!!!

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    Kara K.

    I love this place!!! Best steak I've ever made in my life...there are free temporary parking spots out front, and the butchers are knowledgeable and friendly. So many fun treats in the aisles. You will not find better meat quality in this city! So glad I found this spot. It's a weekly stop for me.

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    Lloyd C.

    We were exploring the Chicago area back in 2019 and stumbled upon this market. We walked in and I was in Beef Jerky heaven!!! The smell of smoked meat lingering in the air. The gentlemen behind the counter were very friendly and amused at us. Amazed because we never saw so much smoked meat in our lived! They treated us politely and got great service from them. We got several different kinds of jerky. Smoked Beef Jerky Maple Chipotle, Smoked Beef Jerky Sweet Bourbon, Waygu Jerky, Salami Stix, & Honey Pork Stix.

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    Emily B.

    Old fashion butcher shop. The service is very slow, but very personalized. All their meat is amazing, the Deli meat especially. Their bologna is homemade! Their sandwich meat is comparable in price to other stores but the quality is so much better. They've recently undergone a renovation that expanded their shopping section. While dry goods are a little more expensive , sometimes it's worth it to have the convenience of one stop shopping. In the renovation, they expanded to include sandwiches, made fresh for with their deli meats. Generally the sandwiches are on the more expensive side but they are also huge. They just added an Italian beef and that too is delicious.

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    Service was excellent and they've got everything! Great to-go service and quality of both meats and shelved items...

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    Amazing food ,and service . Welcoming inviting atmosphere. Beautiful experience. Delicious food .

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    Fantástico, Fantastic and great SERVICE - the food is amazing and the service is amazing

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    Old school meat market has been around for a very long time high-quality good ambience great sub sandwiches rated best in the city

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    The best market left in the neighborhood that once had lots of really good old world stuff.

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    One of a few remaining true meat markets around. Great quality and service. Can trust them

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    Ask the Community - Paulina Market

    Do they carry smoked pork butt?

    They may, or if they can't they can order things sometimes. Probably best to give the shop a call!

    Do they carry kosher or halal meat?

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    You totally get what you pay for, and I've always been amazed at the quality of meat from Paulina Meat Market.

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    Publican Quality Meats - Italian Sub Sandwich (Yes, that it how it arrived at the table)

    Publican Quality Meats

    4.2(702 reviews)
    4.2 miFulton Market, West Loop, Near West Side
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    This place was a vibe! A first time for me, I attended a private event here and thought it to be…read moresuch an interesting venue to host a big seated dinner. Very unassuming, considering it's just your good ol' neighborhood butcher shop / market by day. Off the bat you can tell they carry clean, wholesome products. The shelves and fridges are stacked with the likes of fresh meat cuts, house-made sauces, cheese, jams, pickled goods... the list goes on. I can only imagine their deli sandwich are incredible. I'll have to return to order from their regular cafe next time I'm in town. The event however, wow very well done and the menu was stacked. Their sweet staff kept bringing out family-style dishes and I didn't have a single bite that wasn't delicious. From the butcher's steak to the mussels and everything in between. Oh and the night finished with some kind of apple/cranberry pot pie situation. Wow. Oh and plenty of wine and cocktail options here too! Like plentyyyy. Keeping this place on my radar for when I'm next in the city. Thanks for having us!

    I wanted to like publican, but overall thought it was just okay. The portions are quite large, but…read moreis missing the finishing touches that are thoughtful to the customer. For example with my mussels, rather than this large chunk of baguette, I wouldn't preferred it pre-sliced. We went on a busy Saturday night and it was popping in here for sure. However because it was so busy, my table ended up being neglected and our waitress was impossible to flag down. In terms of vibes, it seems like a pretty cool place to be. I liked the chairs and then the little booths seem like a fun time. I was also a big fan of the bathroom sink. Overall, Publican was a fine time, and even better time if you're looking for meat forward dishes.

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    Peoria Packing Butcher Shop - Welcome

    Peoria Packing Butcher Shop

    4.2(234 reviews)
    6.5 miLawndale
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    This is the spot to get whole catfish, it's a great price and has been fresh each time! The size of…read morethe catfish is about 2 lbs and they're headless and skinless. This is the perfect size for making mohinga (Burmese catfish soup). They also have a fish service counter if you need them to cut it into smaller pieces. They have nice big sturdy plastic bags that can fit the whole fish. They have separate service counters for chicken, fish, and beef/pork which is helpful to reduce cross contamination. It's super cold so make sure you bring a down jacket and beanie! The service line sometimes takes a bit of time so just be aware of that. There are plenty of other meat offerings like whole chicken, pork, sausage, beef, etc. All of them look really fresh and very competitive pricing. There's also a grocery store section where you can buy fresh vegetables, spices, and even baked goods like paczkis. The Bavarian cream paczki was delicious and not too sweet. There's also bulk frozen foods like fries and jalapeno poppers (if I remember correctly). Finding a whole catfish in Chicago can be difficult and I'm glad I can always trust Peoria packing for my catfish needs. The whole 2 lb catfish was only $6, incredible deal! The parking lot is decently sized, on a busy day like Christmas or Thanksgiving you can drive further near where the trucks are parked and park along the fence. For special holiday hours they were responsive both through Instagram DM and phone calls to confirm their hours! Really great service. They recently moved to this new location in October 2025. It used to be near Fulton Market in West Loop. Different location but same great service and item selection, probably more spacious too.

    This is an amazing place to shop! New, modern and large ; in a nicely gated large lot you can park…read morewhile you shop! The CTA bus stops right on the corner on Roosevelt Road, outside the store. It is cold inside the Butcher Shop, so be prepared- because they have an amazing selection of fresh meats- poultry- seafood and others. Give yourself time to shop, just wear a sweater or something! They also have a very impressive Grocery Store with all your daily needs; dairy; milk, eggs, frozen items; both veg, seafood and others. Very clean place and super nice to Check out. Make sure you wear the gloves they provide when you select your fresh items, in the Butcher Shop. Signs are up. They have the areas for each department where they can help you cut , scale fish or whatnot. Everything is labelled really well throughout the Shop and it's helpful for the customers. The design is simple- sleek- and modern. Fantastic prices. Very helpful people. $8.71 for A nice size Rib eye to grill! Chicken legs for .89 lb, wings were also a good price. Located on the South Side of Roosevelt Road West of Kilbourn, East of Cicero Avenue. The scrap metal yard is directly North of them. In a largely industrial area.

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