Central Illinois' Premier Butcher Shop

Alwan and son’s meat market has a very great selection of food On their outdoor grill, my favorite has to be brat with onion and barbecue I feel it is a must try! Way to go guys only thing you’re missing Is the lemon Shake ups Which I hear are coming soon and when they do, I’ll be getting one of those with my brats! Thanks for everything alwans!!

My family has been going here for years, decades even and they have great dips, excellent beef pipe bones to give your steaks that real Steakhouse flavor to them.The deli has a great selection of cheese, meats, and salads to choose from with a rotating soup every day OH and the grill at lunch is delicious and cheap.It can be a little pricy depending on what you buy but if you want the ideal local family owned butchery? You'll fall in love with this place.Shout out to the Southwest cheese dip and thick cut bacon as personal favorites of mine!

This place needs more than one review. They serve a great outdoor lunch menu. Get food for a summer afternoon. They sell amazing meat products and great Package bundles for gift ideas. I have yet to be disappointed with the meat quality for this store. I also have them process my deer and I will not go anywhere else. They do a great job and I everything tastes amazing. Also around a great place to do business with.

This week was my first experience with Alwan and Sons when I dropped off my deer for processing. It was 6:50pm on a Friday night, and in spite of that , an employee (I think one of the owners) came out to help me unload my deer and get me checked in and could not have been more polite and professional. In this day and age, exceptional customer service is rare. This experience alone will have me back not only for deer processing, but to shop in their store. Can’t wait to try the brats and other sausage that I ordered!

I've been to nearly every butcher in Central Illinois looking for that perfect place, I do believe I have found it at Alwan and Sons Meat Company. They have a super friendly helpful staff, and let me tell you a true story that actually happened to me the day that I'm actually typing this out. So me and my fiance go to the counter and we start asking about this cut of me and about other types of me and one guy waited on me and my fiance as we walked around almost every counter that they had asking me if that's all I wanted and when I was finally done I said hey I'm good thank you very much and the guy said no problem. Any other place I would tell them what I want they've wrap it up for me and that be that they wouldn't follow me to another counter or halfway around the store asking me if I found everything I wanted. Go here, and you'll be glad that you did. There's a reason why these guys were featured on Shark Tank. It's for outstanding service, quality meats, and products, just like I got today.

Happy to give Alwan & Sons 5 stars for their catering service! I came in less than a week before a party in which I needed good food for 20 people. I would have completely understood if it wasn’t doable, but Pat was able to accommodate me and I am so grateful! He helped me pick out the right amount of food and made sure I had everything I needed. He even brought the food out to my car and loaded everything up for me. Everything was delicious (brisket, green beans, cheesy potatoes, cole slaw)! Excellent food, excellent customer service—I was thrilled with it all and I’m so thankful. I’ll definitely be back!!

My daughter and I traveled to Peoria,Ill to go to explore this family run shop.This is the most impressive meat shop in central Illinois! With such a variety of fresh cuts of meats and cheeses, as well as other condiments there is something for anyone. Staff is incredibly helpful to educate and inform on cuts of meat and ways to prepare or store them.the meat counters are expensive and arranged in a manner easy to view. They also have a large deli complete with meats,cheeses, and sides. We had the opportunity to meet one of the sons and he was very informative as well as enthusiastic about this amazing family business. The short drive is well worth it. We will be back!

I go to Alwan's a couple of times a month, usually just to get beef fat trimmings, spending under $10. But you would think I was spending thousands with the excellent customer service that I receive. I have to go to the meat counter and ask specifically for this product and they're always so kind and accommodating. One gentleman in particular (he uses an assistive speech device) is just an absolutely charming fellow. Actually everyone that's helped me has been great! Last time I was there I was helped by a young lady who went out of her way to make sure I got the right product, just to my liking. The cashiers are so sweet and polite. I had the most lovely conversation with a woman one morning (we bonded over steak and lipstick.) She made me feel like family. This is a wonderful place; we are so lucky that Peoria has this amazing resource.

This is a really wonderful meat shop! We live in Normal Illinois and stopped in. We have driven by many times and never stopped. At the checkout, we met one of the sons of the owners sons. He was a very personable, friendly man who introduced himself and spoke with us a little while. He suggested some bones for our dog that I believe he's going to really enjoy. He shared that he goes to ISU which is right by us. They have a wonderful selection of meats, lunch meats and quick grab items. We will be taking the trip back from Bloomington/ Normal again! Such a wonderful location!

This review is to recognize Michelle. When I used to live up here, I regularly visited this place. I recently found a gift card that I lost/forgotten about over 2 yrs ago. I discovered it once I moved out of Peoria. Talked to Michelle about what my options were. She was just the most helpful person, honest and not at all operating on a money-stealing mindset. She's an asset to this place. I have friends and their friends who keep moving up there for work at the hospital. Will def recommend it! I have to add, when I saw my purchase delivered, the way FedEx handled it, I thought all was shattered. She made sure NOTHING could possibly happen it, not even FedEx' lousy handling.

The best meat market around!! Customer service is top notch! Everything you need in one stop and at great prices! My family has been going to Alwan`s for several generations now and will continue this tradition for generations to come. Remember, the deer processing is top notch also and fast, usually get my deer in 2 days!!! You can't beat Alwan & Sons for all your meat market needs. Simply the best!!! One last thing - if you are a frequent patron they always remember your name. You feel like part of the family here!! Thanks Alwans & Sons!

This was my first time to plan a big party and order for catering. I wanted to support local even though I am much closer to chain stores. They helped me to decide what I needed. They cooked it and I picked it up. It was super hot, very fresh, and soooo delicious. Thanks Pat for taking such good care of me. Margie Karl