Olympia Meats

Best suckling pig guys in town. The guys behind the counter are super knowledgeable and accommodating.

We were there on a busy Saturday and although the staff was slammed they were friendly and acknowledged everyone that walked in. The teamwork and culture is amazing. They run like a well oiled machine! And the meat was good. They cut it however you ask, and make suggestions for your recipe if you don’t know how you want it cut. We got a mini lamb lesson since they found out it was our first time cooking it. Fantastic experience! Clean place too.

The boys at Olympia really hooked it up this time with some amazing outer skirt for some carne asada I grilled up. It was amazing and really turned up our party! Thanks so much!

I should have written this review years ago. I’ve been here several times, although not as often as I’d like because it’s not really convenient to me. I love this place. Fresh, delicious, well-​priced meat and super friendly staff. I think they’re all family maybe? They’re always really helpful and friendly. I love this place. If I could get all my meats here I would!

Olympia is definitely a hidden gem. The bf told me about this place during one of my visits to Chicago & every time I decide to make a hearty meal for him, I would always stop by Olympia. They offer great selections of oxtail, rack of lamb, and extensive variety of beef cuts. The butchers are very knowledgeable and friendly so do not hesitate to ask for recommendations.

Decided to go with lamb instead of turkey this year for both Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner and I couldn’t be happier with the quality of the meat. Their sausage is awesome too. Great service, they don’t like to talk over the phone so I recommend just showing up. They have parking in front of the store which is a bonus.

Greek butcher shop. First of all, this place looks like it was transported from the 1940’s – all tile and stainless steel. It is immaculate. The meats are mostly from the Midwest (big plus there) and the butchers really know what they are doing. They did an excellent job trimming the tenderloin we bought there.
They also have butter and cheese from the Midwest and some frozen Greek items (e.g., pita bread).
I love my small-​town butcher shop in Muncie, but I really like this place, too. It will be my go-​to any time I’m in Chicago. It should be yours, too.

I really like Olympia. I prefer some of their front counter guys more than others. I feel obligated to support small business and am happy to see a younger generation taking on butchering. When you get a guy that knows what he is doing, cares enough to be helpful and I believe goes a little above and beyond, I am happy I went there. When I don’t get that guy, I wish I just would have gone to Mariano’s down the street. It should not be that divisive, but it is for the price. I hope they keep doing what they are doing and encourage all of their staff to care just a bit more about the customer. This is the only reason they aren’t getting 5 stars from me.

I grew up in Kansas City, where beef is king. Every year my parents bought a slaughtered steer from my grandfather, and we spent the year eating our way through the very well stocked deep freeze. Did my grandfather make sure that his grandchildren had the very best beef available? You bet he did.
I never thought I would taste such amazing meat again, until I found this place. Grandpa, G-​d rest your soul, Olympia frequently outdoes you. Located in the West Loop, surrounded by upscale restaurants (who buy their meat from butchers inferior to those next door), this old school Greek butcher should remind their neighbors that knowing your craft is more important than marketing and presentation.
Everything here is of highest quality, the prices are more than reasonable (yes, I’m looking at you, Paulina Meat Market), and the guys behind the counter are sweet, skilled, and knowledgeable. I can’t imagine taking my business anywhere else.
But don’t believe me. Believe the guy who gave the place three stars and now buys his meat from Whole Foods. Follow him there, because parking is scarce and I don’t like having to circle the block.

I used to come here about once once a month, but lately, I’m coming a bit less often. Prices have crept up a bit, which I don’t mind much since I like supporting smaller businesses. However, I was a bit miffed when I asked them to cut a turkey (a 30 second job) and they charged me for it.
I find myself to Whole Foods these days for better quality, selection and service.

YES! So this place was terrific the first time I went, and the second, and I will be back. I went the first time needing, yes needing, beef tenderloin, some form of cow to make jerky, and I wanted brats. Everything recommended was great, perfectly cut and trimmed for me, and at a better price than the nearby competition. Clean, friendly, fast. I will keep going back.

Oh meat shoppe, I love thee, let me count the ways! Your array of bacon, ribs, whole birds, eggs, cheese and butter make me want to break into song.
Seriously though, this place is legit! An unassuming meat shoppe right down the way from the Little goat diner — it was a perfect ended to a near perfect morning!
Plenty of beef cuts, bacons, duck, chicken and game hens are at your disposal. The best find of our day however was the DUCK BACON!
Ends up it’s thinly sliced duck breast and this action is delicious. They already received high marks for what they got going on inside, but add a bacon I’ve never seen before and you my friend have a winner!
Plenty of eggs, cheeses and accouterments for your meaty pleasure and you have a spot you can get excited about on an at least weekly basis! A+ O-​Meats, A+!

You may need a good doctor, dentist and lawyer BUT a good butcher is a must. Olympia reminds me of the old neighborhood (Wicker Park) in the late 60’s when personal service was in vogue. Although a small selection of meat they run the gamut from choice thru prime. Pick and choose and they will slice and dice for you. You say you don;t know how to cook it? — They will guide you. NOW, its time for me to broil up some rib eye! Good buy!

My parents were in town and given my request for Indian home cooking they wanted to purchase some good goat meat. We saw some at Mariano’s but I told them to wait.
Upon arriving to Olympia, my dad asked the older gentleman behind the counter about goat meat. He motioned for him to follow him to the back and along he went.
We purchased 8 lbs. of goat meat that my parents cooked spectacularly.
This place has excellent meat at great prices.

Had a special request with a fast turnaround that the Olympia guys could have easily and understandably refused, but they managed to accommodate me and saved my day.
In addition to the quality of the meat and the knowledge of the staff, their friendly service really seals it and makes this place hands-​down Chicago’s best.

It should be pretty evident that a butcher shop in the west loop will be good. The staff is friendly and accommodating, and despite the lack of parking, the wait is never too bad. The prices won’t beat getting a whole side of beef from a local farm outside of the city, but the cuts make it worth it. Come here to grab some steaks that will impress your meat loving buddies.

I know my way around a cow. At least a cut up version that comes off the grill. Those tasty grazers have been making their share of appearances on the grill for quite some time now.
We got some prime steaks here for a BBQ. Friends had raved about it, and we finally got some in.
We settled on Strip Steaks and got the prime version.
oooh la la. It’s difficult to get me super charged up about something like this, but these were tender, flavorful little beasties that you could all but cut with a spoon. Not filets either, which I am now convinced you could cut with a spoon from this place, but strips, which can range from tender to shoe leather. Cut like tissue paper, tasted like a dream.
I cannot wait to sample more of the offerings here. It’s a cruise for us, but I think we’ll figure it out somehow, as the bar has be reset.
Sorry Jewel, Mariano’s, Caputo’s and the rest of you also-​rans, the jig is up and you’re relegated to emergency ration status.

This is the best thing to happen to the west loop! They offer grass-​fed meat/​hormone free for a very very reasonable price. Everything is fresh, including grounding meat right in front of you. They sell almost every cut of meat here, from ribs to ground lamb, and they even carry cage free eggs from Iowa. I am only going here for eggs and meat from now on. Really happy we found this place in time, since we have been grilling season is here!

This is my go to spot for butchered ribs and brisket. They know what they’re doing and the meat selection is solid, though basic. You won’t find anything crazy, here, but you’ll all the familiar favorites.

I have been wanting to come here for a while and a couple of weeks ago my bf and l did. We purchased 3 ribeye steaks and l have to tell you, they were way better than a good quality steak one would buy at Whole foods or Mariano’s 1000 percent!
Better than a steak at Ruth Chris to! (We were there about a week later) and all l could think is this steak surpase their 1980’s «high end» out of touch steak chain! (Is like the TGI fridays of steak houses)…
Olympia butcher shop is a family own business and the staff are incredibly nice and helful. They have condiments for sale and vegetables along with many other tasty meats. I wrote a review today because l want a new expensive bag and the way l am going to get it is by getting some awesome steaks from here today to seduce my honey!!! (Thats how it works ladies! I absolutely recomend them for their quality, cleanliness and above all wonderful customer service.
West loop people, this butcher shop is worth supporting.