How many local meat businesses are in Illinois?
Butcher Bud lists 210 local meat businesses in Illinois: 38 butcher shops, 35 knives and equipment shops, 30 wild game ranches, 29 beef share farms, 24 mobile slaughter services, 22 deer and game processors, 20 livestock auctions and 12 meat CSAs.
Which Illinois cities have the most meat businesses?
The Illinois cities with the most listings on Butcher Bud are Chicago (13), Arthur (4), Bloomington (3), Vienna (3) and Union (3). Listings in Illinois are spread across 171 cities and towns in total. Every category and city in Illinois has its own page, linked in the sections above.
What are the highest rated meat businesses in Illinois?
The highest rated listings on file in Illinois are Wanda Farms in Harvard (5.0 stars from 360 reviews), Custom Edge Sharpening in Glen Ellyn (5.0 stars from 241 reviews) and Patyk's Farm Market & Greenhouse in Richmond (5.0 stars from 133 reviews).
Where can I find a butcher shop in Illinois?
Butcher Bud lists 38 butcher shops in Illinois. The most are in Chicago (5), Arthur (2) and Bloomington (1). Browse them all on the Butcher Shops in Illinois page at butcherbud.com/butcher-shops/illinois, which links to each city. Calling ahead to confirm hours, pricing, and availability is always a good idea.
Can I buy a beef share directly from a farm in Illinois?
Yes. Butcher Bud lists 29 beef share farms in Illinois that sell beef directly, typically by the quarter, half, or whole animal. The most are in Dundee Township (2), Harvard (1) and Middletown (1). Browse them all on the Beef Share Farms in Illinois page at butcherbud.com/beef-share-farms/illinois, which links to each city.
Where can I get my deer processed in Illinois?
Butcher Bud lists 22 deer and game processors in Illinois. The most are in Kane (1), Rockford (1) and Bridgeport (1). Browse them all on the Deer & Game Processors in Illinois page at butcherbud.com/deer-game-processing/illinois, which links to each city.
What is the local meat and farming culture like in Illinois?
Illinois has a diverse local meat market - from small family farms in rural southern Illinois to specialty butcher shops in Chicago that rival any in the country. Every category and city in Illinois has its own page, linked in the sections above.
How do I add my meat business to the Illinois directory?
Submit a free listing at butcherbud.com/submit-listing. Free submissions go live automatically when they pass basic checks: a real business name, a recognized meat or farm category, a valid contact email and a state. Submissions that miss a check are held for a person to review first. Paid Premium and Featured plans place a listing above free listings on city and category pages.