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Paulina Meat Market

Paulina Meat Market

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Lakeview, Chicago
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    Jodi S.
    "Best meat market anywhere, and I grew up on a farm."(3 Tips)
    Mike
    "My personal favorite are the fresh Hungarian sausages."(8 Tips)
    Scott W.
    "Tomahawk Steaks - the best!"(2 Tips)
    Anthony P.
    "The Lamb sticks are awesome, the jerky is the best I've ever had."(5 Tips)
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  • Mikeheart icon on user image
    MikeApril 1, 2017
    Although pricey, it doesn't matter what you pick out. This is probably the best butcher in the city with very knowledgeable employees. My personal favorite are the fresh Hungarian sausages.
  • Michael N.
    Michael NejedlyJuly 27, 2013
    Great butcher shop and store. Expensive, but well worth it, for quality meats and homemade sausages of all types. I'll shop again!
  • Time Out Chicago
    Time Out ChicagoJune 4, 2012
    Your focus goes immediately to the divine sausages tucked into homemade bread; the chubby ground beef patties oozing with fresh, mild cheese; and the hearty bowls of bean soup.
  • Time Out Chicago
    Time Out ChicagoMay 23, 2012
    Your focus goes immediately to the divine sausages tucked into homemade bread; the chubby ground beef patties oozing with fresh, mild cheese; and the hearty bowls of bean soup. -RW
  • Jon B.heart icon on user image
    Jon B.April 4, 2021
    One of the best butchers in Chicago. If you need something unique, they will have it.
  • Arek D.
    Arek DreyerDecember 24, 2015
    If you don't need butcher services, you don't have to take a number! Just go right up to the register and they'll check you out.
  • Tana B.heart icon on user image
    Tana BabcockFebruary 10, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    All of the meat types and cuts you can imagine. Go here for the experience and the quality!
  • Jono F.heart icon on user image
    Jono FerrerJanuary 7, 2016
    Favorite butchers in the city. They're old, kind and more knowledgeable about meat than you.
  • Anthony P.
    Anthony PeshaApril 27, 2011
    The Lamb sticks are awesome, the jerky is the best I've ever had. Get a rack of lamb cut into chops. Best meat market in Illinois.
  • Joe K.heart icon on user image
    Joe KieferAugust 20, 2013
    Not cheap, but the quality is top notch! The sausage variety is GLORIOUS!!!
  • Rob N.
    Rob N.May 3, 2012
    Jerky is cut to order, the best stuff in the store to snack on. Ask Brian to cut it to order, he knows his stuff.
  • Skull s.
    Skull storeOctober 29, 2023
    verry good verry good
  • NICK E.heart icon on user image
    NICK EDecember 13, 2017
    Great selection of premade meals and meats.
  • Marcella
    MarcellaNovember 28, 2011
    the locals call this the meat muesum because they have. 10 Butchers on site. Best meat on Northside.
  • Aaron S.
    Aaron SilversMay 30, 2011
    There is an entire cooling case devoted to Bratwurst. Think about that for a moment. Their Tomato/Basil Brats are divine. Read more
  • Sarah V.
    Sarah VelascoApril 17, 2014
    The best ribeye prime in town!
  • Ryan P.heart icon on user image
    Ryan PaveySeptember 9, 2019
    Awesome selection of meats here.
  • Kirstjen L.heart icon on user image
    Kirstjen LorenzSeptember 6, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Best sausage selection in Chicago.
  • Jodi S.
    Jodi SwansonApril 15, 2013
    Best meat market anywhere, and I grew up on a farm.
  • DCLies ..
    DCLies .February 17, 2011
    Their sliced-to-order beef jerky is insanely good. It falls somewhere between dried beef and traditional beef jerky.
  • Crystal P.
    Crystal PowellMay 22, 2014
    I remember when they were on Paulina and mom and I went with the shopping cart
  • Chef Julius R.
    Chef Julius RussellMarch 19, 2012
    Fresh andouille sausage & INCREDIBLE Tasso for gumbo
  • Scott W.
    Scott WieseMay 2, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Tomahawk Steaks - the best!
  • Scott W.
    Scott WieseMay 2, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    People leaving a tip like "too expensive" - as compared to what? Jewel? You're buying high-quality (sometimes prime) meats. You get what you pay for.
  • Scott W.
    Scott WieseMay 2, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Just tried a new item: Lamb bacon. Lordy Lordy..
  • David G.heart icon on user image
    David GageOctober 2, 2012
    Go early, this place gets packed.
  • James J.
    James J.November 24, 2010
    Don't forget to grab a number from the pig's mouth by the door!
  • Michael R.
    Michael ReillyNovember 29, 2013
    Sample the maple jerky. Blazing!
  • Adrian G.
    Adrian GalliJuly 13, 2010
    Everything here is good. :-) Try their brats and dill pickles.
  • Sara
    SaraApril 9, 2010
    Great pantry items too (jams, tapenades, pickles).
  • Dan C.
    Dan CarrollApril 21, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    Oonsta oonsta oonsta
  • Kirstjen L.heart icon on user image
    Kirstjen LorenzDecember 31, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    A smoked meat paradise.
  • Brian P.
    Brian PerryJanuary 23, 2010
    Best meat market in America.
  • Steven S.
    Steven SmithFebruary 20, 2010
    Great sausages
  • Cher F.
    Cher FerSeptember 19, 2011
    Too expensive
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