Tony's Butcher Shop is an absolute gem in Grayslake. 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. read more

Not a real butcher. Not local sourced. Would probably fail their health inspection. Had an open pizza 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 read more

I rent this place first class in there a couple years ago and the fella that behind try the first cut of a strip steak oh my gosh it was amazing and i also had tried the side dishes they're amazing also!!! Clearly two guys behind the counter two or three and they'll cut meat and talk to you about your meat and anything you want for you really nice place. I wanna take cash checks. read more

Wonderful Butcher Shop. We have been going to them for all our meat for years. Very friendly customer service and top quality meats. You will be glad you stopped by. read more

We love Tony's! All summer I love getting their weekly new flavored brats. Every year at Christmas we order a beef tenderloin for the family. That's so juicy and tastes amazing. Thier Steaks are best. Kebabs never disappoint. I'm a huge fan of their pre-made meals, especially their chicken and dumplings. I can't say enough good things about Tony's. Their food is fantastic. The staff is so helpful. Love them. read more

The cuts of meat, seafood options and the sauces are all spectacular. Such a great hometown shop that really supports the community and we in turn, love supporting them as well. read more

Great service - very friendly and helpful - and great meats, and prepared foods too. Worth the drive!

Couldn't ask for better service. I called ahead as I was in a pinch to get a mother's Day brunch together. Sean not only helped me pick the steaks, but also seasoned and vacuum sealed the meat so I could drop it in the sous vide first thing in the morning. And he didn't do it sparingly. ..he even picked off the leaves of the thyme and spread it around evenly. He was excited to put this together as you can tell he loves his craft. Just an all around terrific place. read more

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Amazing meat!!! The prices are more than affordable and I don't know why because it's such good quality. The workers there are so kind and helpful. Highly recommend this place!!! Very very much!! read more

I stopped by asking for dog bones Dee ( I hope I got name right) said come back Tuesday or Wednesday. I said I live in Chicago and next time I'm up this way is in 2 weeks. He took my name ph number down for 3 bones that will be cut in 3rds Talking about grass fed and where his meat comes from he said from Oklahoma and it's Angus . I heard that I was sold He said try our brats I said I have no cooler with me so he gave me a pound of frozen ground beef to keep with the brats so they stay cold . Both items were FREE !!! Well I saw on a chalkboard different " bundles" for various prices . He said we can add or subtract with the bundles . I will definitely be coming here for my meat from now on . I live in Chicago and there is a highly rated butcher on Yelp 10 minutes away from my house BUT Dee has me as a regular customer with his kind gesture of the brats / ground beef . So looking forward to going to Tony's in a few weeks for the dog bones and meat "bundles " read more

I was craving short ribs for New Years I searched for a local butcher and found Tony's, great experience. I called in advance and placed an order to pick them up. My first time to the shop I was clean and very inviting, staff was very pleasant and outgoing and they had a great case with beef, chicken and pork. Now to the point. The short ribs were amazing. See pictures. I will be going back read more

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Absolutely the best butcher! In 2021 we ordered the beef tenderloin for Xmas eve and did the same this year and it was easily the best we ever had! The whole family raved about it! It melts in your mouth delicious! We also ordered fresh turkeys for thanksgiving and while more expensive, they're definitely worth it! Keep in mind, though, this is an old school butcher, they only take cash or check and track orders on paper! This means it can get a little disorganized but everyone is very pleasant and happy to answer questions about food preparation! High Recommended!! read more

Great spot to grab assorted flavored brats for your grill! Just came here for first time due to the fact that they now do accept credit cards! Loving their meat selections in addition to freezer/dinners ( pasta dishes/ cabbage rolls!!!!) homemade chicken kievs even chicken cordon bleu- itso excited to be trying other stuff when i come back read more

This is a real cash only type of butcher, which means it's awesome. They helped me pick out a half brisket for my husband to try his new smoker on and they were so patient. They also had some good sales kicking in so I grabbed some ground lamb and beef. It isn't cheap, but why would you want cheap meat? read more

Visited this shop for first time today at 1:50pm on a Thursday. Store was closed despite what the posted hours said they were open 8 to 4. Obviously this is not true. 3 more people came at same time I did with cash in hand to discover store was closed! I try to support these small mom & pop businesses but get disappointment every time. . You could at least post a sign if you had to leave for an emergency or if you'll be back later in the day. read more

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Incredible old school butcher shop with the highest quality meat around. They also have side dishes & local products. It's a family atmosphere that will take care of your family's needs with knowledgeable and helpful service. Love knowing our meat comes from local farmers and not a mega grocery store! 15/10 would recommend. I drive an hour from Chicago just to get our meat from here and it is 100% worth the trip! read more

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Very nice experience. Meats all looked great. Beautiful steaks and chops. Got 4items and will be back when they are gone.

I LOVE Tony's. The quality of meat and most other products, are amazing! Their homemade BBQ is REALLY good! Most is packaged and processed in house. Reminds me of my grandfather who owned a butcher for years and I haven't found a good, fresh, butcher since - until I went to Tony's a couple years ago. (So yes, this review is long overdue!) Some of the pre-made meals are good too. We have tried several of them. (lasagna, lasagna roll-ups, stuffed mushrooms, Italian roast beef, and others I cannot remember).The only thing I noticed is they're a bit small so if you're feeding more than a couple people I'd probably get 2. They also make for a good "starter" that you can add other items to enhance your meal. For example, the stuffed mushrooms were quite large and could only eat so much - the next day I chopped up what was leftover and sprinkled them on top of a homemade pizza and it was SOOO yummy! I do have 1 BIG COMPLAINT - the hours. They close pretty early during the week. They are open Saturday but also close early, so we have a really hard time being able to get there when they are open. I really wish they'd stay open late one night a week so I can stock up on my way home from work! I have had to go to a different butcher a couple times because they were closed. PLEASE ADD A LATE NIGHT!!!!!!!! read more

just now I was seeking above par that which I could get from Jewel or other stores to grill a good quality burger. I was looking for fresh ground meat... not a slab of yuk. read more

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Wanted to shop here but none of the staff were wearing masks during the mandate. If they can't take those simple health precautions, I'll shop elsewhere. read more

Love this place. Good pricing. Have all the cuts I'm looking for. No masks. Can't rate higher!

My husband called here this morning to ask about getting a bone-in standing rib roast for Christmas. He spoke with Chuck, the owner. Chuck told him that they have them, but that he thinks they're a rip-off because you pay for a pound or a pound and a half of bones. He assured my husband, though, that they had them and that we should come in anytime today to get one. We went in about two hours later. Not only did they not have any, they acted like we were crazy for even asking. They offered us boneless and when we declined didn't offer to get a bone-in roast or help us find where we could get one. I'm sad -- we were looking forward to supporting a local business and getting something better for our Christmas dinner. read more

This place is top shelf. They are a true neighborhood shop. They focus on quality and customer service. We've shopped here many times, always happy with the quality and service. Recently, we bought some meat that didn't seem right when we got it home. We took it back and they explained why that cut was that way. They offered a full refund and wanted to make sure we were happy. The meat was fine. We were happy and we'll be back. This is the way it used to be. Old mom and pa shop service. Highly recommend. read more

Tony's is a great little mom and pop meat shop with a great selection and top notch product. I ordered a fresh turkey here for Thanksgiving and my guests said it was the most flavorful and juicy turkey they have ever had. I also get beef filets and pork tenderloin here, which are both amazing. I'm so spoiled now, I won't ever buy pork tenderloin filled with preservatives from a chain grocery store again. Although I haven't tried them, Tony's also offers the difficult-to-find andouille sausage, kabobs, stuffed meats, stuffed mushrooms, and frozen pre-made dishes like lasagne and ravioli. The one drawback is that they do not take credit cards, but they do have an ATM in their shop. They are open seven days a week so getting fresh meat for Sunday dinner is really easy. read more

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My friend recommended this Tony's Butcher Shop when I asked her and she said that this store is really great and so I also decided to try. It is a typical local small meat shop but the inside was super clean. The butcher inside is friendly and helpful too. The meats look amazing and the cut I think is perfect. I asked for a few pounds of tenderloin and he cut it skillfully. There are also fresh prepared foods inside and my friend told me to try their lasagna so I did and it was so delicious, was so glad my friend told me to. I cooked the meat at home and it has such a great quality of meat I am not an expert but I can tell it by comparing to the meat I typically bought on some grocery store. It was such a nice local meat shop. Service is great as well as their product and the prices are fair and reasonable. would definitely be back. read more

The experience you get at a local butcher is second to none, usually. Tony's is no exception. I needed a lot of beef tenderloin for an event, and Tony's was able to deliver exceptional cuts for an incredibly fair price: even cheaper than some local chains! The meat was amazing quality - melt in your mouth delicious. Be warned, Tony's does not accept cards for payment, cash or check only, but it's a minor inconvenience (even for somebody like me who doesn't carry cash!). I will be going to Tony's again in the future for my other large orders, for the quality, price, and to support local business. read more

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This is my go-to shop for all things meat related. Some of the best beef you can get anywhere in the Lake County area. Very knowledgeable staff of experienced butchers who really know their stuff. I would note that hours info on this site indicates Tony's is open every day. It is not. Closed on Tuesdays. And cash or check only. read more

Best of the best. Cuts you can't get at a grocery store. Tri-tip. Great veal. They will cut and have orders ready 24-48 hours out. Cash only business. Great sausage made in house. read more

Not sure what made me happier:quality of their meat or great customer service (ask for Eddie). PS great soup bones for dogs! read more

Great selection of meats and I was provided excellent service. It's hard to find a really good butcher so I am thankful I came across this gem. read more

Went to Tony's in an effort to support local business during the current COVID hysteria, what a great idea! Friendly service, awesome meats and I'm supporting local. What's not to like! read more

We list our butcher shop in Mundelein and had to find a new one. Tony's is fabulous. Friendly place, easy to find and fantastic meats and prepared foods. read more

I ordered here for the first time on Sunday! John who helped me over the phone was friendly and helpful! We got sausages/sirloin roast and pot roast. The meat is delicious and juicy and beautiful. I would highly recommend this butchers I had an excellent experience. read more

Hey this is where the meat is!! Little higher than I would like to see, especially on poultry but overall the meat is good. Always have what we need. We often get large briskets here and they are great about cutting these down to size. read more

In my never ending search for a full service butcher I have come back to Tony's as my "go to" meat house. The meat is very consistent and the service is pretty good. They did, however, lose my beef tenderloin order at Christmas but cut me a nice loin while i waited. Our Christmas day Chateaubriand was moist, tender, and really flavorful. We skipped the traditional Bearnaise because the flavor of the meat was enough to carry the dish. The staff is knowledgeable and the location is pretty easy to find. Parking can be a bit of a challenge on a busy Saturday FYI NO PLASTIC! They do take checks however (go figure) ..Cash of course is king. My wife was in several weeks ago and forgot about the no CC rule. She also did not have her ATM card with. They allowed her to take the purchase and send the check by mail...Who does that anymore? It's not EVERYTHING I would like in my neighborhood butcher shop but it as close as I've found in the suburbs. Their case has a pretty decent selection but I recommend placing an order in advance for cuts like prime rib. Enjoy the beef and pork. Be sure to grab some of the bacon too. Have not tried the chicken but an earlier review sings it's praises. I will try soon I am fan of Tony's for those special dishes that demand great quality meats. read more

I purchase a lot of fresh meat for a large dog, whom has server food allergies. It is difficult on the budget!! Tony's Butcher Shop's owner Chuck is the nicest guy I have meet in a long time. He runs his business like business used to be run....all about the customer. He works with me and my needs and has meet every order that I have placed on time, on budget and always meets or exceeds expectations. I also have purchased meat for myself (when I can afford it) from Tony's and the quality is superb! The customer service is awesome. I really can't say enough good things about this place. As long as Chuck runs the place I will be a life long customer!! read more

Steaks are UNREAL! Yes, they're more expensive than Jewel, and Dominicks but folks...YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR! I find they cut their steaks a little thick, so one will actually feed both my wife and I. We just ask them to fillet them in half. NY Strips are so tender I can cut them with a fork, no expensive steak knife needed! Once I asked why they're so tender vs. Jewel or Dominicks...he explained a lot of reasons why, and I was delighted that they sell only grass fed beef! Love It! Their frozen meals are also delicious! They give you cooking instructions also! Every time I go in there, it's a most excellent experience! Bring cash or your checkbook, they don't take credit cards! They must be Dave Ramsey fans! read more

The place is clean, easy parking and easy access. Most importantly, they had it all when it comes to meats. If you don't see it in the display counter, then look up on the back board and you'll see a ton of items listed. The, if you still don't see what you're looking for (lamb perhaps) they can help you out. I've gotten a variety of meats and different cuts from these folks and 100% of the time it has been outstanding! As with any butcher shop, they are a tad expensive, but the quality of the meats is far superior than what you'll be from the chain. If I'm serving up a meal for a special occasion, this is my go to place! read more

Tony's is far & away the best place to buy high quality meat in the area (even better than Sunset in Liberyville). They have 5 star restaurant quality steaks (their NY strips are gorgeous & thick). While more expensive than grocery store meat, you get what you pay for. They also carry a nice variety, including flash-frozen seafood. The team there is always nice & helpful. Buy from Tony's with confidence, you won't be disappointed. Bring cash or a checkbook, they don't take credit or debit cards. read more

Can't find a better butcher shop. I asked Tony why his steaks are better than Jewel and he spent 15 minutes explaining the differences! He's a great man from England and takes pride in the food that he sells. A GREAT experience and GREAT food! read more