Reviews of Butcher On the Block (Butcher Shop)

Missy Hall

Fantastic sandwiches!! Pot Roast and Corned Beef were delicious!! Emma was very helpful and friendly! Definitely going back!

Nancy Solorio

Butcher on the Block is a one stop shop for high quality everything! They have a well stocked wine selection and everything in their deli is So delicious!! Try their homemade seafood salad and grab a warm sandwich for lunch! Love this place!!

Chad Gronewold

Great local butcher shop. Great variety and service is top notch. Dine in sandwiches are delicious.

Judy Benekos

I have always been impressed by the service whether I went in the store, curbside, or delivery. Everyone is courteous, helpful and the food is excellent

CJ “CJ”

I love this shop! Fresh and tasty meat products PLUS I am so grateful that they care about their customers. Their drive up service has been a godsend to our family which has health issues. Every order has been quickly packed up and had been correct and delivered to our car when we get there. This pandemic has been a challenge but Butcher in the Block has been there for us. Thank you!!!!!

Sue Granquist

Butcher on the Block has been part of my dinner table and grill since moving to the area over 15 years ago. I could not be prouder of how this local small business has pivoted during this crazy time, to keep us safe. This is absolutely the best place for the yummiest steaks and fantastic deli items. Keep doing what you're doing BotB, your community loves you!

Meghan and Jason

Following covid regulations perfectly To keep my feeling safe! Also love their curb side pickup option!! Our favorite butcher!

Joshua Perez

The best meat around. Extremely helpful staff and such a large selection. Store is small though, but you’re able to get everything you need.

Ned Calderone

Excellent quality meats and exceptionally friendly service. Do not give a credence to negative reviews on the part of individuals that feel the need to throw a temper tantrum when asked to comply with state health guidelines regarding properly wearing face masks. Butcher on the Block is an outstanding small business

Kelly Ray

I have never had a bad experience at BOTB. Their staff is friendly and knowledgable and their meat is beyond compare. Can't tell you the last time I bought a steak or pork chops anywhere else! Their ribeyes are to die for! The owners have been so accommodating and careful during the pandemic they have won many customers for life! 100% recommend!

Kevin Bailey

Best butcher I've ever been to. The food is top notch and the staff is amazing.Thank you for everything you do, Butcher on the Block.

David Birkner

Always has great food and the staff is very courteous. Been coming here for years and when the pandemic hit, all the safety protocols were in place and that makes me feel very safe going inside even during the pandemic. I applaud their enforcement of safety protocols to keep everybody safe and healthy.

Derek Schultz

Hands down the best butcher in the northwest suburbs. My go to spot for quality steaks and burgers. Super friendly and helpful staff. Great selection of craft beer and fine wines as well. And to top it all off there's a deli counter making fresh sandwiches. Highly recommend you stop in here and check it out.

Sam Fitting

Awesome shopping experience with deli fresh meats and most recently fresh hot and cold sandwiches. Also very safe with protecting the health of their customers

Kym Walczak

delicious sandwiches at the deli, and great meat selection. I go in for the sales and they are always helpful. Also they make a ton of their own flavors of brats...they're amazing. Great little neighborhood store, and they have been great through the craziness of the last year.

Kathleen Fitting

Amazing products and amazing customer service. They even offer delivery and curbside to accommodate customers who aren't comfortable following COVID safety protocols. Fantastic local business who takes great care of their customers!

Kelly Wroten

Wonderful family owned business that always works hard to please the customer. This business is a value to the community with premium products at competitive prices. Im happy to shop local and support small business!

Robert Kosin

Well orginized from fresh cuts to deli with carryout sandwhich, corner displays of all the fixings especially the Idaho potato bin. There is a craft beer shelves and competitive display of wine. Staff was especially helpful for questions from those who have the name of a cut, menu or just in this time try something beyound beef patty. Health safety feature in place complement existing over all quality. Second visit and found this is no one trick pony or flying pig

Kiersten Mitchell

The BEST butcher in the suburbs! Quality is always top-notch, and their expertise is unmatched when it comes to specialty cuts of meat. We ordered sirloins via curbside pickup, and recieved major steaks instead. When we called to let them know of the mix up, the staff put us on the call with the head butcher who explained how to prepare and cook the cut of meat, and encouraged us to give it a try. If we didn't like it, they'd make it right. It turned out to be the best mix-up since that cut of beef was superb. The staff stands by their product and by and large that is the most important reason why we love them!

Trisha Walls

Butcher has awesome meats and my family LOVES all their different brats! They also have yummy salads in the deli and crab salad is my favorite! Love shopping local and it's a bonus when they have great food and great service!

Liz McGill

My husband and I absolutely love this butcher shop. The selection and pricing is great, and the staff is extremely friendly and helpful. They have been more than accommodating during these difficult times. I highly recommend Butcher On The Block!

Tad Freeland

Always great service and great products when I go here. I’ve never had a fresh brat and I did not know what I was missing. Best meat in town!!!

Tressa Sharma

Wonderful service and even better food! We purchased some brats from the, recently and they were amazing! The Philly cheesesteak one is probably our favorite but they are all pretty awesome. Can’t wait to go back!

Mark Daraskevich

Awesome product selection. The employees always keep us safe with proper protocols and offer several pickup options, THEY EVEN DELIVER, how cool is that.

Tim Hall

Excellent choices of meat, pork, and seafood. They make delicious sandwiches and the staff is very friendly.

Analisa Faso

I love Butcher on the Block! I recently started shopping there in the past year and I fell in love! They are helpful and knowledgeable and everything I’ve purchased from them has been quality. I recently had to change my diet for health issues and I’ve been exploring new recipes. I rely on them for quality meats and products. They’ve gained a new repeat costumer. They’ve also done a great job of fighting through and staying up for their costumers during this pandemic and I’m very proud to support a local business.

Ryan Thompson

My first time there I got to meet the owner. What a great guy running a incredible business. He helped me with all of my steak selection and help guide me to getting the right spices and rubs. This will be the only place I get my steak from and other meat. I recommend this place to anyone who wants good meat.

Marty Weil

I’ve only been in once or twice but from my experience and observation I can tell a properly run butchers’ establishment and this is top choice

Amy Herrera

Amazing place, great staff, and food..lovely

Sarah Kovarik

Always excellent quality meats and wonderful customer service. It’s a great place to stop for a homemade sandwich for lunch too! ????

Ral z

Nice place with good meat deli and wine selection. They have a butcher on staff the whole day which was nice as I needed a custom cut!

Art Tkachenko

Great produce, great deli, great personal. Great local business all together

Julie Larson

Every time I go here to get food the meat never disappoints. I decided to order some beef tenderloin for Christmas dinner. I was able to order ahead, pay over the phone, and do a curbside pick up for my order. They were so efficient and the food is always delicious!

Christina Wojtowicz

Not only do they have great food, but their service has gone beyond what is expected during this pandemic. They have made getting our order super easy with multiple options depending on our comfort level. Our entire family loves the different meat options and the quality of the food. Highly recommend it to everyone!

Anne Angelopoulos

The Best Butcher hands down! Best cuts of meat and always fresh! Thank you for being open and caring for your customers as you always have! Thank you for keeping our Community feel safe while shopping!

Steve D

Great neighborhood shop. In addition to a full selection of beef, pork, poultry, etc., they have veggies, cheese, snacks, drinks (wine, soda, beer), salads, soups; so much more that I can't list it all. And, there's a small seating area where you can eat.

James Rienstra

Great selection, well priced meats, knowledgeable staff

Karen Pecucci

Excellent customer service. Meats have been outstanding every time. Curbside pickup is so easy to do.

Vicky W

This small family owned business is a gem. The meat quality it superb, their customer service is wonderful, & Covid-19 safety guidelines are adhered to which is appreciated during these unprecedented times. Thank you!

Larry Krengel

A great little store.

L Wiza

Excellent products and service. We have been customers since they first opened, and have had wonderful food from the beginning.

Robert Lesher

I love butcher on the block go there every week friendly good food. meat is priceier than you find in the grocery store but so much better than anything you would find there and not that much more expensive. So if you want quality friendliness good service it's the place to go.

Donna Butcher

Butcher on the Block follows CoVid protocol to keep us all safe and as a customer I feel safe shopping there!! The quality of their meat and products are second to none!! Keep up the great work!! ❤️

Sylwia Wierzchowiec

Crab dip is absolutely delicious; I've never had anything like it! Extremely high quality meats and the prices are comparable to other stores. Only concern was the bone in chicken breast. It may have been too close to the seafood section so it tasted a bit fishy when cooked. However, none of this would stop me from shopping here. Support local businesses! These guys rock! Happy new Year!!

Dan Flott

Top quality products and very friendly staff. Doing a great job handling virus restrictions with terrific curb-side service. Impressive variety and always fresh. I look forward to shopping here every week.

Mary Webb

Butcher on the block continues to care about their community. We have shopped here as much as we can since we moved here. While they enjoy my husband and 1 cheekily talking each other into a meat purchase they always provide great products and always a friendly face even behind a mask. We love the curbside pick up and they are always accommodating. If there were 10 stars I would use that.

Evan Wenc

Went in this past Sunday to grab deli meat and cheese, the turkey we got we threw it away that same day. As well as the provolone smells awful idk if they haven’t cleaned the slicer or what. By far the worse deli I’ve ever purchased. I’m from the area and heard alot of good things prior and that was my first experience won’t see me back there

R.S. W

Always great meats and deli. Wide variety.

Dawn Goerger

Our go-to butcher shop! Great selection of meats and love all of their deli products especially their crab salad. Take out sandwiches are delicious! And certainly appreciate the safety measures they have taken during the pandemic- it’s always a safe place to shop!

Kim Goodlin

We love this place. The staff is always extremely friendly and helpful. The store is extremely clean and protocols are in place for the safety of their customers. The meats and other items they sell are of the highest quality. We would definitely recommend this place!

Erik Brandstetter

I would leave a review but words simply don't do this place justice.

Michelle Spires

The greatest butcher shop around. Have been a loyal customer since they opened, the variety of products is great. Keep up the good work and I can’t wait for the pig cookies to make there comeback.

Heather Adams

I’m a new customer of Butcher on the Block. Every time I’ve gone in the staff has always been super polite and helpful! The quality of their products is fantastic, and it is the only place I’ll go to purchase meat. I will be a customer for years to come!

Heather Pace

Come here every time I'm in town mmmm Pot roast sandwich!

Samantha Brauer

Love this place! Friendly staff and great food!! We’ve used the curbside pickup and it’s easy and convenient!

Btown Rogers

This place is awesome! Must check it out if you're passing by. Great selection and value.

Roland Lischalk

Top notch small business. Excellent meats and groceries. I always go in expecting to buy one or two things, and walk out with a lot more. Definitely a good thing. They also do a wonderful job of ensuring customers have a safe and comfortable experience during the pandemic. I’d give them more stars if it was possible.

Bill Meyer

Any one who knows this place knows they are the best. The review below is disgustng. How dare you Paul Brown? This family owned business has done everything right during the pandemic whether sanitizing techniques, social distancing and capacity limits and beyond. When no one could get toilet paper or cleaning supplies or eggs they brought it in from their food service provider and did not price gouge. When grocery stores had almost 0 beef. They had it. They did it for the community as they have for over 20 years. Paul Brown wearing your mask like that is like wearing your underwear below your junk. Does absolutely no good. If you can't wear it correctly so it is effective than do not go into a store. SIMPLE. They are better off than ever without a customer like you.

Debi Rauch

Best place to get great quality meats summer grilling season can’t get here soon enough!! Staff are always friendly and helpful!

Chris Michalak

Love this place. Staff is always friendly and helpful and the brats are amazing. I highly recommend Butcher on the block!

Laura Santos

The staff at Butcher on the Block has been doing a great job following guidelines necessary to keep everything running smoothly and safely through the entire pandemic. I understand they offer curbside pick up for those who cannot be in the store or choose not to be. It’s not convenient to shop anywhere with these masks on our faces but they do try to be as helpful as possible, being sure to keep the pace graciously moving through swiftly. I’d rather buy our meat here than any corporate grocery store where good customer service is scarce.

Kristen Stewart

I have been going to Butcher on the Block for 15 years! Staff is always welcoming and kind, meat is outstanding and store is adorable! I work at a hospital and I appreciate the conscientious effort to enforce proper mask wearing and social distancing! Kudos to all of you!!

Dave

Outstanding quality! The selection of brats/sausages is outstanding. Now they have added the ability to dry age their cuts as well. Try the bacon, you'll never buy pre-packaged bacon again. If you want something that they don't sell, ask for it and most likely they will get it for you. A while back, I wanted some crabs and crawfish for a party. I asked Tom and 3 days later, I had my order filled. I get all my meat from here. Awesome employees to boot.

Joe

We’ve ordered Prime Rib several times and each time it’s been an excellent cut of meat. Their customer service has been great in terms of both preparing the meat and answering any questions we had. I just wish we lived a bit closer to visit their store more often. Definitely recommend BOTB if you’re looking for a great local butcher shop to get premium quality meats!

James Szostek

I have shopped here since Tom opened up the shop. He gave me advice on one of his hidden treasures, the ranch roast! I highly recommend it! Tender like a filet! Today I picked up my Christmas order and it was amazing to see the standing line outside. A true testament to the success of his business. I recommend his steaks as they have a flavor all their own that cannot be purchased anywhere. His brots are second to none and he s deli sandwiches are amazing! Give it a shot as you will not be disappointed! Good job Ton

Natalie R

Best butcher around! Glad to have a local sourced place that follows all safety protocols and continues to be there for their community!!!

Richard Magis

Thank You Butcher on Block , a 2 inch thick ribeye on the grill cooked medium rare, edges seared & the steak cut's like butter and taste so tender and the flavor, you meat lover's got to visit . Butcher on the Block does a great job 6 years now i've lived out of the area but i come to visit family and then to the butcher with my cooler of hot ice load up at the Butcher on the Block, and not just steak , chop's, roast's, rib's,sausage's , mac n cheese, imported product's (pasta) .and the deli, specialty sandwiches.I am very particular & it is all good. signed said it all. Time to eat now

Valerie Cutler

Highest Quality in every way. People and Products.Most courteous, most obliging, most service oriented, best communication, safest for ALL members of the community. Since the pandemic, we have taken out orders from 3 places. BOTB is the only place we have gone to more than once. No reason to buy steak, turkey, burgers or brats from anywhere else again.

Ruth Fink

Top quality meat we are really spoiled. In addition all employees are always so kind and helpful. A real plus for us is the COVID-19 protocols that are followed in the store. There have been times where we would definitely not go into a grocery store during these uncertain times and yet always feel safe going into Butcher on the Block.

Caryn Kneifel

As a customer for many years as well as an employee in the retail sector, I applaud Butcher On The Block for adhering to the correct protocols during the pandemic to keep their employees and customers safe. Thank you for being part of the solution by requiring your patrons to social distance, limit your capacity, and wear masks correctly to prevent the spread of Covid-19. Quality of their food and service are top notch!

James E Mitchell II

Always a cheerful staff that gets you what you need. Premium quality stuff. I shop there 1-2 times a month and am never disappointed. Best little known secrets are the major steaks. Great for kabobs, pepper steak, or just straight up grilled. The Amish chickens are fantastic, always cook up on my grill tender and juicy. I was impressed with their tomahawk, and we grill their pub burgers and brats often. If you want a butcher shop that knows meat, this is your meca.

Jeanie Rodriguez

I have a few medical issues that make wearing a mask very difficult for me and I have breathing difficulties even without a mask. That being said, I thoroughly appreciate and I am extremely great full Butcher On The Block offers curbside pickup. You have made my life so much easier and you truly do not know how happy this makes me. Because curbside pickup is just about everywhere is great and I can still get everything I need done. I still choose to wear my mask even in my car for pickups. It’s just a short period of time to protect ALL involved and it’s not going to kill me to do it. For the person who says “The mask underneath my nose, only prevents me from inhaling any virus particles, doesn't save someone else” You are incorrect; The primary purpose of a mask is to prevent your respiratory droplets from traveling to other people. Those droplets come from your nose and mouth so your mask should cover both of these areas and the perimeter of the mask should maintain tight contact with your face. BOTB please continue doing everything you are doing. I love the quality of everything you sell. As well as the friendliness of every single person I have come in contact with over the years. THANK YOU????

Jennifer Komarek

Amazing sandwiches and great customer service! We've never had a bad experience here! Such a great local butcher shop! #LoyalCustomer

Wendy Pinkowski

Quality products and great shopping experiences. In this crazy time, I applaud you and am glad to see you adhere to safe protocols for your customers safety.

Ginelle Cliborne

Was just in today. Everything is amazing here and really good weekly specials. Everyone is friendly and helpful. Love the newly upgraded cases.

Jim Manski

Yesterday, I stopped in purchased a 3 inch thick New York strip steak. My wife did the grilling, and I have to confess that it turned out to be the best steak I've had this year. The quality far exceeded anything that we previously purchased at any big supermarket. Get you steaks here, and quit eating meat that tastes like cardboard.

K. Kaufman

Love this place. The unique selections of brats are awesome. Loved the gyro brats but they didn't have them this time. :-(

JESSICA MCFARLIN

Wow wow wow !!! What took me this long to come here ? Has everything you need and more :)!! Bought some unique flavor brats. Also order lunch deli sandwich and soup . Most importantly found a famous apple pie “elegant farmer from Wisconsin” !!

Laurel O'Donnell

Curbside pickup was speedy and ordering was a breeze

Jennifer Brown

This store has always been one of the best. Great products, friendly and helpful staff. We have been shopping here for 15 years and we are happy to support a local business while getting great quality products and service. They have adapted well to all of the changes necessitated by COVID, and have gone above and beyond to help their customers get what they need in a safe manner.

Donna S

We’ve been shopping here for years. Have always had a great experience with the owner as and their staff. Everyone is always nice and they know their stuff. The meats are high quality and we have absolutely enjoyed everything we’ve ever tried. Great shopping experience.

gleneen orndahl

My family loves Butcher on the Block. The only place we buy meat! Also fantastic taco dip, southwest egg rolls and more!

Mark Mahallak

Great service; terrific product.

Danielle Anderson

Fantastic staff. Love the variety of fresh sausages. Always happy with my purchases!

Kathy Cronin

Best chicken sandwich around, so is the pulled pork sandwich, and the fish tacos, and the poutine is fantastic. The deep fried mac and cheese is a must to have from this menu. Way to go Butcher on the Block. Thank you from Marda Management

Penny Thompson

It took me 16 years to find Butcher on the Block! After moving to IL and finding the usual grocery stores horribly lacking, I went on a hunt for a butcher. Tried them all. My test purchase was always a pot roast. All were lacking in flavor. Then someone told me about BOTB. Gold star rating for the pot roast! Eureka! I found the mother lode!! Have purchased filet, flank steak (prime when on special-what a DEAL!!), brisket, sirloin steak (again, often on special for PRIME!!), picanha, chuck roast (prime, no less! and on special!!), ground sirloin, baby back ribs (OMG), pork tenderloin. Seriously folks....where else can you occasionally find PRIME meats on special? Heck, where can you find prime meat anywhere these days? But all meat I've tried has been incredibly flavorful, tender and a delight to cook and eat. Thank you, BOTB, for providing such incredible meats of such high quality and decent pricing...a special thanks for the periodic sale on prime!! LOL

Mary Holzkopf

We are long time customers who love absolutely everything about this establishment. From the amazing staff to the wonderful owners to the AMAZING food, absolutely everything is perfection! My favorite part of summer is knowing I’m going to get to eat their cheddar brats and taco dip every weekend. A BBQ isn’t a BBQ without BOTB!

Ken Arendt

Nice meat market. Clean. Friendly people. Good quality meats. Great selection.

Bill Gonigam

I wish I could have given Butcher on the Block 5 stars. The butcher side of the shop is friendly, courteous, always having deals, very attentive, and has a wide selection of top cuts of meat. The middle of the store contains grocery items that are perfect to pair with anything you find at the butcher section, from fine wines and beers to cured meats and cheeses, the store provides everything you need to entertain for a party (or just enjoy yourself by cooking up a nice dinner). The other half of the store contains the deli section with a fine assortment of deli meats and cheeses (including high quality Boar's Head). It is this side that I find myself in most often because on top of being able to buy deli meats, cheeses and breads for take home use, they sell soups and sandwiches. These sandwiches are some of the best I have encountered in my life. The sad part is, while I often get good service, the last time I was in the store I did not. The woman behind the counter seemed angered that I was there with my girlfriend to order, she took our first sandwich order and then left, and when she took our final sandwich order (it was only 2 sandwiches) she marked down and gave us the wrong one. I had ordered a Cuban and was given a Reuben instead, in addition, I had asked for no swiss on half and was given a sandwich completely void of swiss cheese. Our sandwiches were also cold instead of hot on top of this. I love the store and hope to come back and receive better service next time. But unfortunately I could not give them 5 stars because of this, and it truly saddens me to end this review by rating them 4 out of 5. I will still return, but I will do so with some caution.

Michael Karp

I been coming here for years. The owner is so nice and his daughter is so sweet. The products of meat he has is top notch. Even the deli products are top notch. He has weekly sales and is very good for us. Over all his prices are okay because you are getting great meats.

Mark Valletti

Awesome store! Great selection of quality meats. Deli items are fresh and delicious! You MUST try the Burnt Ends Dip! I'm addicted! But, for all this, their best feature is the Staff. They have done such a good job hiring and training their young Staff...Friendly, knowledgeable...Just really nice hospitality that you don't see enough of anymore. Keep up the great work! See you soon!

Kevin Paprocki

The service here is second to none. I placed an email order after business hours to be received the next day. The requested pickup time I asked for was for 11:00 am (an hour after opening). I got an email response that due to high demand they could complete the order but it would not be ready until 2:00 and asked if that would be fine. Due to a tight schedule I had that wouldn’t work so I replied back that I’d need to cancel the order and place another one a different day. Within minutes of sending the reply I got a call telling me they can put a rush on my order so it would be ready at my initially requested time. That kind of customer service can be hard to find these days. Butcher On The Block goes above and beyond to satisfy AND their selection of meats/sausages cannot be beat. I highly recommend giving them a shot...you will not be disappointed.

Jessica Olszewski

Best butcher shop around ! Consistent high quality meat. Our family favorite is their huge selection of specialty brats. My favorite is the Butcher Special sub sandwich..... served warm !

michel family

The absolute BEST! We have always loved it and have always shopped exclusively here. The way they have handled Covid protocols has been nothing short of spectacular. We are customers for life.

Lisa Epifanio

We love this business, always friendly and knowledgeable staff and the meats are excellent quality... the wines are yummy too!!

Denise Giammarrusco

Best butcher around! Have always gotten quality meats from them and their customer service is top notch! Love all the options for safety as well like curbside and delivery!!

Thomas Pink

Bought a waygu brisket cut the other day. Smoked it for 12 hours and it was slap yo mama good!! Reasonable prices and super nice people!

Teri Lucchetti

I discovered Butcher on the Block during the pandemic when I heard about their curbside pick up option. What a blessing! Ordering was super easy and pick up was efficient. It’s a bit of a drive for me, but the quality of their meats just can’t be beat. I ended up buying a second freezer so I could take advantage of their sales. My favorites so far, are the Brisket Short Rib Burgers, Italian Meatballs and believe it or not, Chicken Breasts. I’m super picky about chicken and the quality has been excellent, regardless of cooking method. I know BotB had to jump through some incredible hoops to operate during the peak of covid, and I, for one, truly appreciate all they did to keep customer and employee safety top of mind. Can’t wait to try some new items as soon as we can start up the grill again!

Linda Pflibsen

Love this store! From the deli, the butcher shop and all the specialties in-between. Great customer service, too!

Vicki Zibert

Love this butcher store. Everything from the meats,sandwiches, and grocery items. All the employees are friendly and helpful. During COVID I have called my order ahead and picked it up and I may even try their delivery service someday.