My first visit to Sobie Meats was in search of some rather elusive ingredients that I needed for a venison terrine I was attempting. These guys went above and beyond in helping me get what I needed! They have by far the best selection of cuts I have seen in the area and lots of local options, too. It’s a bit of a hike from where I live, but it is totally worth the trip. Super nice people who are committed to quality products and service!
Wade S.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Grand Rapids Charter Township, MI
Sobie is amazing! I love going here except for the fact that there are so many great things I end up spending much more than I want. The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. If you have not been go and check it out!
Troy V.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Grand Rapids, MI
I am a regular customer. We typically buy a quarter cow but when that runs out we buy individual cuts here. I have also been treated to prompt and friendly service, but the prices for most cuts of meat are always at or below the prices of other meat markets I’ve visited. I’m especially fond of select ribeye and new yorks, the chicken breast are massive and my wife and I can usually share one unless we are really starving. We’ve also tried the salmon, it is frozen but if you thaw and marinate it right then grill it it is primo. My favorite side is here that I will stop here just to pick it up, you need to try the deviled egg potato salad… It is amazing. They create some fantastic brats that will leave you craving more and planning your next trip. I almost forgot the stuffed pork chops, which truly don’t have words to describe them. You won’t regret making a trip here!
Matt P.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Grand Rapids, MI
Love me some Sobie Meats. The staff is super friendly. Eager to answer questions and help you out if you’re not quite sure what you’re looking for. This is big to me because there’s another meat store I occasionally go to, and the staff there, although super knowledgeable, sometimes seems unwilling to answer questions. The selection at this place is great– numerous cuts of beef, pork, chicken and sausages. The quality of the products seems top-notch, too. Love their area with various spices/sauces/rubs– they get some stuff that I can’t find anywhere else(Plow Boys Yardbird being a prime example). They also sell big bags of lump charcoal in this area of the store– so far I’ve found it to be one of the better lump products in the area. Grocery selection is decent. You might not do your weekly«stock up of food» trip here, but they’ve got some of the essentials to help make side dishes with the awesome meat you just put into your basket. Beer selection is really the only thing I’d call weak here– they have a couple of craft brews, but outside of that it’s your gross American Mega-Brews.
Grant P.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Downers Grove, IL
I have been inadvertently consuming goods from Sobie Meats for years. My in-laws are major fans, and their meat sticks are almost always in the fridge. Last weekend I finally had the opportunity to check the place out for myself. And it’s impressive. When you walk inside, you’re immediately hit by the overwhelming smell of cooking meat. It’s a little disconcerting, but once you get used to it/past it, the place is really cool. Front and center is the massive meat counter, filled with glorious cuts of everything you can imagine. I can’t picture anyone who lives nearby going to a supermarket for meat after seeing this. The folks at the counter are super friendly and very efficient. There were 1) enough of them to handle the crowd and 2) they worked fast. I like both of those things. There’s a small dry goods section, a bit of produce, and freezers for all sorts of frozen meat-goods and goodies. The prepared soups looked interesting, but we passed. We did get three flavors of their homemade bratwurst. Spoiler alert: The blue cheese, steak was incredible. We also bought many flavors of the aforementioned meat sticks. My favorites being the German and the teriyaki. Even my dogs got into the act. These spoiled little urban puppies got their first pigs’ ears and have been smiling ever since. So have I. Pass the meat.
Tom L.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Alto, MI
The award winning Kielbasa is amazing!!! Now open one in Grand Rapids!!!
Jason W.
Rating des Ortes: 4 Grand Rapids, MI
Awesome meats, nothing here has ever been less then stellar. Friendly staff and good prices on most products. There is a lot of Mi made items as well. I love being able to see all of their meats being prepared as you shop around. Worth a visit from anyone who is looking for good quality meat’s and local products.
John B.
Rating des Ortes: 5 Grand Rapids, MI
Amazing operation. I recently discovered Sobie’s because they are making kielbasa with the old Parkside market recipe. They have a brand new facility and an impressive crew. I stopped in on Christmas eve and was pleased with the efficiency and great service. I have my eye on a beef tenderloin next visit.(Can you say Chateaubriand?)